Tanner Keegan Read
Tanner Keegan Read
Learning How To Stop Fighting Yourself with Daryl Dittmer
Learning How To Stop Fighting Yourself with Daryl Dittmer
Learning How To Stop Fighting Yourself with Daryl Dittmer
Sunday 5th October 2025
Join Daryl Dittmer as he shares his journey from addiction to sobriety, exploring self-honesty, gratitude, and living intentionally.
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Find a mentor or support system to guide you.
- Practice self-honesty in all aspects of life.
- Set personal boundaries to teach others how to treat you.
- Live intentionally and allow life to unfold naturally.
- Embrace gratitude as a daily practice.
When you stop fighting, the fighting stops.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this episode of 'Retrieving Sanity,' Daryl Dittmer shares his personal battles and triumphs over addiction with host Keegan Read. Daryl opens up about his early struggles with alcohol and drugs, starting at the tender age of 13, which led him down a path of petty crime and self-destruction.
However, his life took a turn when he met his mentor, Bud, who introduced him to the 12-step programme and the idea that when you stop fighting yourself, the struggle ceases. Daryl discusses the importance of self-honesty and setting personal boundaries, emphasising that it's crucial to live intentionally and allow life to unfold without resistance. He reflects on the paradox of finding freedom through responsibility and shares how gratitude has become a cornerstone of his sober life.
Daryl also touches on the significance of having a belief system that's bigger than oneself, offering insights into how he reconstructed his moral compass throughout his recovery. With a blend of humour and raw honesty, Daryl encourages us to embrace life's lessons, even the tough ones, as opportunities for growth. His journey is a testament to the power of mentorship, the 12 steps, and the joy of living authentically.
As you listen to this episode, you'll find yourself pondering your own battles and victories on the path to sanity. So, are you ready to stop fighting yourself and start living a life filled with gratitude?