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From Battling A Cocaine Addiction To Changing Lives Through Service with Mark Pepper
From Battling A Cocaine Addiction To Changing Lives Through Service with Mark Pepper
From Battling A Cocaine Addiction To Changing Lives Through Service with Mark Pepper
Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Mark Pepper shares his journey from battling addiction to helping others on Project Recovery. A powerful story of hope and transformation.
65 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Empowering
Transformative
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Mark's journey from addiction to sobriety and service
- Struggles with depression and substance abuse
- The transformative power of helping others
- Lessons learned from 21 years of sobriety
- Importance of mental health and seeking help
I got sober to live, not sober to hide. Recovery is about an abundant, rich, very full life.
Ever felt like you didn't quite fit in? Mark Pepper knows that feeling all too well. In this episode of Project Recovery, Mark shares his rollercoaster journey from high school misfit to a beacon of hope for others battling addiction. Growing up, Mark turned to weed and alcohol to feel like he belonged. College brought new challenges and a deep dive into depression, leading him to Boulder, CO, where partying took center stage.
His thirties were marked by a harrowing cocaine addiction that seemed impossible to shake off. But Mark's story doesn't end in despair. With raw honesty, he recounts the turning points that pushed him towards sobriety. From hiding his addiction to finally seeking help, Mark's path to recovery is both inspiring and deeply human. Now, as the Clinical Director at Steps Recovery Center, he's dedicated his life to helping others find their way out of the darkness.
Listeners will be moved by Mark's candid reflections on the struggles of addiction and the incredible power of recovery. His journey underscores the importance of vulnerability, support systems, and the impact one person can have on many lives. Whether you're grappling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a powerful message of hope and transformation.