Episode 61 - Progress Rather Than Perfection
Episode 61 - Progress Rather Than Perfection

Recovery Is Possible

In this episode I discuss questions I received from people who are in treatment. There is a lot of work people must do early in recovery, but people need to be patient as well. Progress rather than perfection is this week's concept. This episode is s...

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26:06•7 May 2021

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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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Progress Over Perfection: Embracing the Recovery Journey

“Remember, time does take time, but time does pass, and in time you're going to find that maybe at one time you were the person not carrying the load.”

Ever feel overwhelmed by the expectations of perfection in your recovery journey? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', Michael Van Meter sheds light on why progress, not perfection, should be the goal. Drawing from his extensive experience as a former FBI agent and now a Behavioral Health Therapist, Michael answers questions from those in treatment, offering a compassionate perspective on the early stages of recovery.

He emphasizes patience and the importance of taking things one step at a time. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Michael discusses making living amends, taking responsibility for one's actions, and the power of peer recovery programs. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. Whether you're in the early stages of your journey or supporting someone who is, Michael's wisdom offers hope and practical advice for embracing progress over perfection.

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