Rule 62 Foundation
The Sober Sense Company
Paying It Forward
Paying It Forward
Paying It Forward
Monday 18th August 2025
Learn how Lou Duilen transformed his life from addiction to helping thousands achieve sobriety. Discover actionable steps to support others in recovery.
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52 minutes
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Rule 62 Foundation
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- AA creates a supportive network for sobriety.
- Desire to help others is common in recovery.
- Career in addiction treatment requires dedication.
- Support from family is crucial in recovery.
- Secondary trauma can impact recovery workers.
Put your oxygen mask on first before you can help someone else.
In this inspiring episode of The Sober Sense Podcast, we explore the transformative journey of helping others in recovery. Our guest, Lou Duilen, shares his remarkable story of overcoming addiction and aiding thousands of individuals on their path to sobriety. Lou describes how the concept of 'paying it forward' operates within recovery communities, notably in AA, where those who achieve sobriety help others to embark on their own journeys.
This creates a supportive network, fostering growth and evolution for everyone involved. Lou recounts his personal experience, starting from early sobriety when he felt a strong urge to assist others. However, he initially struggled to find the right outlet for his passion. Eventually, he discovered his calling through the Rule 62 Foundation, which offers sober living scholarships.
This organization allows individuals to express their desire to contribute to the recovery community, often aiming to become counselors or work in recovery centers. The episode delves into the practical aspects of entering the addiction treatment field as a career. Lou emphasizes the importance of dedication and proper training, sharing his own experience of spending over three years obtaining the necessary certification while balancing family commitments. Family support is highlighted as a vital component of recovery.
Lou discusses how Family Week and ongoing support from loved ones can provide a safe space to share experiences and heal. He candidly addresses the challenges of secondary trauma, acknowledging the risk of burnout among recovery workers. Listeners are encouraged to find their own ways to contribute to the recovery community, whether through professional avenues or personal support networks.
The episode concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to be proactive and supportive, embodying the spirit of 'paying it forward' in their own lives.