School of Addiction Recovery
School of Addiction Recovery
Episode #17 – Dear Addict: Get Uncomfortable
Episode #17 – Dear Addict: Get Uncomfortable
Episode #17 – Dear Addict: Get Uncomfortable
Monday 2nd April 2018
Join Cord Stimpson on his journey from addiction to becoming a SUDC counselor, focusing on fitness, spirituality, and gratitude.
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Get the buttons here!Embracing Discomfort: Cord's Journey to Recovery
Episode Overview
- Cord overcame heroin addiction through unique treatment.
- Fitness played a key role in Cord's recovery process.
- Spiritual growth was emphasized in Cord's journey.
- Cord's gratitude practice is a daily routine.
- Cord aims to become a counselor to help others.
Gratitude is a massive thing in my life now. I challenge you to wake up every morning and make a list of everything you're grateful for.
In this insightful episode of The War Podcast, Dustin Hawkins and Frank are joined by Cord Stimpson, a recent graduate of the WAR Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Program. Cord has not only conquered his heroin addiction but is now on a mission to help others by becoming a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC). His journey is marked by commitment to fitness, spiritual growth, and a daily practice of gratitude. Cord's struggle with addiction began in familiar territory.
Like many, it started with recreational drug use during high school and escalated during college, exacerbated by personal challenges at home. His path to recovery was unconventional, having never encountered treatment before, but the WAR program provided the support he needed to turn his life around. Fitness has been a cornerstone in Cord's recovery. As a former athlete, he understands the positive impact physical exercise can have on mental health, using it as a tool to stay focused and committed.
Additionally, Cord emphasizes the spiritual aspect of recovery, which he has embraced more fully during his second stint in treatment. A significant part of Cord's daily routine is his gratitude practice. Every morning, he lists what he is grateful for, helping him appreciate both the big and small joys in life. This practice not only aids in his personal growth but is something he encourages others to adopt as part of their recovery journey.
Looking forward, Cord is enthusiastic about his future as a counselor. He believes his experiences have uniquely prepared him to support others facing similar challenges. His advice to those in early recovery stages is to stay committed, embrace a healthy lifestyle, and continue their education to become valuable assets in the community. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, community support, and the transformative journey from addiction to advocacy.