Broken Open: What Painkillers Taught Me About Life and Recovery w/ William Cope MoyersBroken Open: What Painkillers Taught Me About Life and Recovery w/ William Cope Moyers
Recovery Matters! Podcast
Bestselling author and national recovery advocate William Cope Moyers shares his journey of recovery, which began in 1989, and his unexpected encounter with prescribed pain medication in 2012. Despite having decades of sobriety and a wealth of recovery capital, Moyers struggled for a few years with addiction to painkillers following significant dental surgery. He highlights the complexities of addiction, the importance of anti-craving medications like Suboxone, and the stigma surrounding them. This episode explores Moyers' path to finding stability again and underscores the message that recovery is not a linear journey. His new book, “Broken Open: What Painkillers Taught Me About Life and Recovery” is out now! 00:00 Introduction and Shared Experiences 00:21 The Journey to Recovery 01:22 Defining Recovery and Sobriety 02:24 The Power of Belief and Hope 05:34 Founding of CCAR and Advocacy 09:35 Challenges and Misconceptions in Recovery 13:27 Struggles with Pain Medication 22:24 Recovery Capital and Its Importance 31:13 Hitting Rock Bottom Sober 31:44 Joining Al-Anon and Learning to Let Go 32:18 Struggling with Pain Meds and Redefining Sobriety 33:15 The God Box and Medallions 34:22 Consecutive vs. Cumulative Sobriety 38:07 Stigma Around Anti-Craving Medications 42:03 Multiple Pathways to Recovery 50:23 Personal Reflections on Life and Recovery 01:01:32 Overview of the New Book
1:05:13•3 Sept 2024
William Cope Moyers: Painkillers, Recovery, and Finding Stability
Episode Overview
- Recovery is not a straightforward path; it has ups and downs.
- Anti-craving medications like Suboxone can be crucial in maintaining sobriety.
- Stigma around medication-assisted treatments needs to be addressed.
- Recovery capital plays a vital role in sustaining long-term recovery.
- Sharing personal stories can inspire and support others in their recovery journeys.
“I discovered that ain't, the longer I've been at it, the more I discovered, it ain't no linear recovery.”
In this episode of Recovery Matters! Podcast, bestselling author and national recovery advocate William Cope Moyers takes us on a gripping journey through his recovery from addiction. Moyers, who began his sobriety in 1989, shares the unexpected challenges he faced when prescribed pain medication in 2012 after significant dental surgery.
Despite decades of sobriety and a wealth of recovery experience, Moyers struggled with addiction to painkillers for several years, shedding light on the complexities of addiction and the importance of anti-craving medications like Suboxone. Moyers' story underscores that recovery is not a straightforward path and highlights the stigma around using medication-assisted treatments.
He candidly discusses how his new book, 'Broken Open: What Painkillers Taught Me About Life and Recovery', reflects his journey to stability and the critical role of recovery capital in maintaining sobriety. Through heartfelt anecdotes and honest reflections, Moyers emphasises that recovery is a deeply personal and ongoing process. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking understanding and inspiration in their own recovery journey or supporting a loved one through theirs.
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