Dr. William Nelson
Your Road to Personal Addiction Recovery
Faust Ruggiero
Faust Ruggiero
Faust Ruggiero
Tuesday 4th March 2025
Faust Ruggiero shares practical advice for overcoming addiction with Dr. William Nelson. Learn about actionable steps and the importance of honesty in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Honesty is crucial in addiction recovery.
- Practical steps and actions are necessary beyond just information.
- Family involvement can significantly impact recovery.
- Therapy should be both supportive and brutally honest.
- Ruggiero's diverse counselling experience informs his practical advice.
"You've got to go right to the heart of the matter and be brutal, loving and warm, but absolutely brutal in your honesty"
In this episode of Your Road to Personal Addiction Recovery, Dr. William Nelson chats with the experienced psychologist and author Faust Ruggiero. With over thirty-five years in private practice, Ruggiero brings a wealth of knowledge from his diverse career working in clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, and substance abuse centers. He has also been a consultant for major corporations and a published research author.
This episode focuses on Ruggiero's book, 'The Fix Yourself Handbook', which is part of his Fix Yourself Empowerment Series. The conversation highlights practical steps and strategies for overcoming addiction, emphasising honesty and the importance of taking actionable steps towards recovery. Dr. Nelson and Ruggiero discuss the critical role of brutal honesty in therapy and the necessity of practical advice beyond just information sharing.
Ruggiero's insights are drawn from years of counselling individuals, families, and addicts in various settings, making his advice both relatable and actionable. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking practical guidance on their journey to recovery or looking to support a loved one through theirs. Dive into this engaging discussion to gain valuable tools and perspectives on addiction recovery.