Episode 5 - Structure
Episode 5 - Structure

Recovery Is Possible

Structure is vital to success in early recovery.

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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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Building a New Life: The Power of Structure in Early Recovery

“Structure is vital to success in early recovery.”

Ever wondered why structure is so crucial when you're starting your recovery journey? In this episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', Michael Van Meter, a former FBI agent turned Behavioral Health Therapist, dives into the importance of creating a structured routine in early sobriety. Drawing from his own experiences, Michael explains how unmanageable our lives can become without a solid plan and why establishing new habits is essential for long-term success.

He stresses the need to prioritize meetings and fill your schedule with positive activities to avoid falling back into old patterns. Michael shares his personal strategy of using spin classes to keep his mind occupied and stay on track. This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt insights, making it a must-listen for anyone serious about their recovery. Tune in to learn how structure can be your best ally on the path to sobriety.

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