Michael Van Meter
Michael Van Meter
Episode 161 - Follow The Plan
Episode 161 - Follow The Plan
Episode 161 - Follow The Plan
Monday 24th February 2025
Mike Van Meter discusses the importance of following a structured recovery plan and the role of commitment and consistency in achieving long-term sobriety.
13 minutes
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Encouraging
Honest
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Motivational
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Episode Overview
- Follow a structured recovery plan consistently.
- Track your daily activities honestly.
- Commit fully to your recovery efforts.
- Evaluate your progress regularly.
- Avoid making excuses or having 'cheat days'.
You have to go from talking about doing it to doing it.
Mike Van Meter brings his wealth of experience in addiction recovery to the forefront in this episode of Recovery Is Possible. Drawing from his diverse career as a U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, corrections officer, police officer, and FBI agent, Mike shares valuable insights on the importance of following a structured recovery plan. He emphasises that many people who struggle with long-term sobriety often fail to stick to their recovery plans.
By comparing recovery to diet and exercise, Mike highlights the significance of commitment and consistency. He suggests that those who succeed in recovery are like elite athletes – they follow their plans meticulously without cheat days. Mike's analogy of using a paper calendar to track daily activities reinforces the need for honesty and accountability in recovery. He points out that while many claim to engage in recovery activities like attending AA meetings, the reality is often different.
This episode is a wake-up call for anyone in recovery to evaluate their efforts honestly and make a concrete plan that they can stick to. If you're looking for practical advice and a no-nonsense approach to recovery, this episode is a must-listen.