Bob Forrest
Bob Forrest
Episode Three Hundred Sixteen
Episode Three Hundred Sixteen
Episode Three Hundred Sixteen
Friday 7th November 2025
Bob Forrest and Chuk discuss rehab staffing, recovery industry myths, and why peer support is vital in sobriety. Honest insights from 40 years of experience.
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62 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Bob Forrest
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Understanding rehab staffing hierarchy can aid in choosing the right facility.
- Peer leaders and service play crucial roles in maintaining sobriety.
- Professional qualifications can be confusing; focus on genuine care.
- Critique of recovery industry highlights need for transparency.
- Personal experiences offer relatable insights into addiction treatment.
"It's not about the titles or degrees; it's about finding people who genuinely care."
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of addiction and recovery as Bob Forrest and Chuk break down the complex world of rehab staffing and choosing the right path to sobriety. With 40 years of experience between them, Bob and Chuk bring a refreshing honesty to the table, shedding light on the often misunderstood hierarchy within treatment centres.
Bob shares his own experiences, like quitting AA over 'God talk' and attending a Dodgers game, all while highlighting the importance of peer leaders and service in maintaining sobriety. The duo doesn't shy away from critiquing the current state of the recovery industry, pointing out the confusion surrounding professional qualifications and the impact of big pharma and politics. They discuss the different roles within rehab facilities, from psychiatrists to techs, emphasising that true healing often comes from unexpected sources.
Bob and Chuk's candid conversation is peppered with humour and raw honesty, making it both an engaging and enlightening listen. Listeners are left with a deeper understanding of what truly matters in addiction treatment—it's not about the titles or degrees but about finding the right people who genuinely care. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the recovery landscape or seeking to understand it better. So, what does it really take to stop dying and start living?