Heather Rhodes
Heather Rhodes
Hope Prevails A Veteran's Transformation from Homelessness to Helping Others
Hope Prevails A Veteran's Transformation from Homelessness to Helping Others
Hope Prevails A Veteran's Transformation from Homelessness to Helping Others
Wednesday 24th May 2023
Navy Veteran Charles Brantley discusses his journey from homelessness to helping others in recovery, offering hope and resources for veterans.
66 minutes
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Heather Rhodes
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Healing Relationships
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Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Charles Brantley's inspiring journey from homelessness and substance use disorder to becoming a licensed counselor and supporting veterans
- The significance of healthy relationships, self-discovery, and seeking help in the recovery process
- The need for comprehensive care for co-occurring mental health and addiction issues
- Empowerment and support for veterans struggling with mental health and addiction
- The transformative power of recovery and the impactful role of individuals in healing themselves and others
My fix. My fix. I'm high on life. You know, I'm and being engaged and being a part of life, you know, and I'm, you know, that's what gets me up there, right? That's what motivates me. That's what propels me. That's the thing that I want to perpetuate in life today. And the purpose that I'm living in is to be able to live in the moment, experience life, because I know what it was back there. It's such a fulfilling thing. I mean, I've never, you know, the things that I looked for in drugs and alcohol or sex or whatever, the thing that I looked for, that I was searching for and all those other external things, they're already in me. I have those things. I have things in me now that uh that fix me right uh things that give me a reason um to look forward to the next day because i i know and remember what it's like hating to wake up you know hating to or maybe not even wanting to wake up again.
Imagine hitting rock bottom and then finding a way to rise again. In this compelling episode of 'Healing Dialogues', Heather Rhodes sits down with Charles Brantley, a Navy Veteran who faced the darkest times after his military service. Battling depression and anxiety, Charles turned to alcohol and drugs, which led him down a path of homelessness and despair for 25 years. But this isn’t just a story of struggle; it’s one of incredible transformation and hope.
Charles opens up about his turning point—discovering Alcoholics Anonymous—and how it set him on a path to sobriety and purpose. Over the last eight years, he’s not only turned his life around but also completed college and became a licensed counselor. Now, he dedicates his life to helping other veterans navigate their mental health and addiction challenges. Charles shares valuable resources for veterans in need and emphasizes the importance of healthy relationships, self-discovery, and seeking help.
This episode is a heartfelt testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of recovery. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and practical advice for anyone grappling with similar issues.