Ep 1: Ben Hutchins
Ep 1: Ben Hutchins

Start Talkin Podcast

Ben Hutchins shares his journey through addiction and recovery, emphasizing community support, finding identity beyond addiction, and managing anxiety.

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1:15:45•1 Aug 2019

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Start Talkin Podcast

When someone says, “we should talk more about mental health and addiction,” what would those conversations sound like? We are just two people who wanted to have those conversations. Our goal is to normalize the communication about the struggles that we all have. We will be having long form conversations with people from all different walks of life. We’ll have guests that are industry professionals as well as everyday people like you and us. Our hope is that the listener will be able to learn from the stories and topics being discussed and then “start talkin” about it with others. Suicide rates are going up, addictions to substances are increasing, and mental health struggles like generalized depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, and many more are being drowned out and ignored for fear of being stigmatized. It seems the one thing that everyone can agree on is that a change is needed. We’re here because we want to do something to enact that change.

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Ben Hutchins on Addiction, Recovery, and Finding a New Identity

“I had no ability to sit with discomfort, I had no ability to sit with anxiety and really okay, what's going on here?”

Imagine facing addiction head-on and coming out stronger on the other side. That's exactly what Ben Hutchins did. In this compelling episode of the Start Talkin Podcast, Michel and his co-host chat with Ben, the Program Director for the Men's Inpatient Facility at The Phoenix Recovery Center in Utah. Ben opens up about his personal battle with addiction, sharing the highs and lows of his journey and how he managed to turn his life around.

He dives into the importance of community support, finding an identity beyond addiction, and dealing with the discomfort and anxiety that often accompany recovery. Ben's story is a testament to resilience and the power of seeking help. With practical advice for those struggling with addiction, he offers a beacon of hope and determination for the future. Tune in to hear Ben's inspiring journey and learn how you too can find strength in vulnerability.

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