Achieving Real Recovery Through Faith

Achieving Real Recovery Through Faith

How do people find hope in the darkest times? In this engaging episode of 'I Love Being Sober', Tim Westbrook hosts Dr. Don Middleton for an insightful conversation about the powerful intersection of faith and addiction recovery. Dr. Middleton, a board-certified physician and seasoned expert in addiction medicine, shares his journey from family medicine to becoming a pivotal figure in addiction treatment at Meadows Behavioral Health.

He opens up about his personal struggles with alcohol and how his faith and a supportive community played crucial roles in his recovery. Dr. Middleton's book, 'The Dunamis Effect: When Your Higher Power Is Jesus', serves as a cornerstone for their discussion. They explore the importance of finding a higher power and how embracing faith can lead to lasting transformation. With light-hearted humour, Dr.

Middleton reflects on his past relapses and the lessons learned, likening the journey to bowling with bumpers—sometimes you bounce around, but eventually, you find your stride. Listeners are treated to anecdotes that highlight the necessity of service and humility in recovery. Dr. Middleton's advice is clear: be of service to others, embrace humility, and remember that relapse is not a failure but an opportunity to learn and grow.

The episode concludes with a reminder that recovery is about more than just abstinence; it's about transforming one's life. Ready to be inspired by tales of resilience and transformation? Tune in to hear Dr. Middleton's remarkable journey and gain insights into achieving real recovery through faith.