Depositing Good Into Your Personal Mental Health Account with Luke RichardsDepositing Good Into Your Personal Mental Health Account with Luke Richards
Mental Health News Radio
Luke is one of our favorite guests. His honesty about facing addiction and swimming through recovery makes it hard to end any conversation with him. Join Luke and our host Kristin Walker as they keep it real about mental health, Karma,...
1:07:07•23 Oct 2018
Luke Richards: Transforming Addiction into Triumph
“I guess when I tell people to try to do is think about the stuff that you make a conscious effort toward doing for yourself, that seems like: oh but I got to do all these other things, or I got to do that, or that's a frivolous activity and try to do some of them anyway, because they, just they do make a big difference.”
What happens when you hit rock bottom and then find a way to swim to the surface? In this riveting episode of Mental Health News Radio, Kristin Walker sits down with Luke Richards, a man who has faced the darkest corners of addiction and emerged stronger. Luke's journey from being written off as a 'lost cause' to becoming a beacon of hope is nothing short of inspiring.
He shares how he battled addiction, survived a suicide attempt, and now uses his experiences to challenge societal perceptions about addicts. You'll hear about his latest project, a daring English Channel swim, symbolizing his incredible recovery. Luke talks candidly about the importance of self-care, self-love, and the power of vulnerability in maintaining mental health. He highlights the dangers of expectations in relationships and the corrosive nature of resentment.
This episode isn't just about overcoming addiction; it's about making conscious efforts to love and care for oneself, no matter how small those actions may seem. Dive into this conversation for a dose of inspiration and practical advice on nurturing your mental health.
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