Episode 33 - Spinning/Exercise and Recovery
Episode 33 - Spinning/Exercise and Recovery

Recovery Is Possible

Diet and exercise in recovery are important. I discuss how I became involved in teaching Spinning classes and how this helped with my recovery.

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21:06•16 Dec 2020

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Recovery Is Possible

Michael Van Meter

Michael has seen first-hand the devastating effects of addiction on the public, his profession, and himself. Michael began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy. After eight years, he became a Corrections Officer, Washington DC Police Officer, and then FBI Agent. In 2010, Michael became an instructor at the FBI Academy. In 2013, he created a course titled “Leading At-Risk Employees” geared toward Police Executives to help them understand alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, PTSD, suicide, and domestic violence as it relates to policies and procedures for their agencies worldwide. In 2019, Michael retired from the FBI but his passion for helping others continued. In August 2022, he graduated with a Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He currently works full-time as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a large nonprofit hospital. Pulling from his personal and professional experience, Michael shares his thoughts on this sensitive, complex, and controversial subject.

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Pedal to Recovery: Michael Van Meter's Spinning Story

“It was really a tool and a technique that I used in early recovery to help myself.”

When life as a law enforcement officer began to spiral out of control, Michael Van Meter found an unexpected lifeline in spinning classes. In this episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', Michael takes listeners through his journey from the physical demands of his career to the emotional toll of addiction. Spinning, a high-energy cycling workout, became more than just exercise; it was a crucial part of his recovery toolkit.

Michael shares how the intense, rhythmic pedaling not only helped him shed pounds but also boosted his confidence and mental health. He also opens up about the pitfalls of focusing too much on weight loss during recovery and offers practical tips for those curious about incorporating spinning into their own healing process. This episode is a heartfelt blend of personal anecdotes and actionable advice, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to add a new dimension to their recovery journey.

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