Recovery Brings Love & Light with Muhannah Kakish | Episode 372Recovery Brings Love & Light with Muhannah Kakish | Episode 372
The Way Out | A Sobriety & Recovery Podcast
Muhannah Kakish shares his journey through substance use disorder and compulsive gambling, emphasizing hope and self-forgiveness.
1:29:14•20 Nov 2023
Muhannah Kakish: Triumph Over Substance Use and Gambling
Episode Overview
- Muhannah shares his journey through recovery from substance use disorder and compulsive gambling, shedding light on the release of feel-good chemicals in the brain.
- He emphasizes the importance of addressing emotional triggers and trauma in the recovery process.
- Muhannah's recovery success includes stopping problem gambling and relaunching his eyeglass company with a focus on re-entry, recovery, and mental wellness programs for others in recovery.
- He highlights the significance of hope, self-forgiveness, and addressing societal norms in the recovery journey.
- Muhannah's story inspires with the message that any reason is a good reason to get into recovery.
“Any reason is a good reason to get into recovery.”
Meet Muhannah Kakish, a certified peer recovery specialist with a story that goes beyond the usual tales of addiction and recovery. In this episode of 'The Way Out', Muhannah opens up about his journey through the maze of substance use disorder and compulsive gambling. His candid recounting isn't just about hitting rock bottom but also about the climb back up, filled with hope, self-forgiveness, and tackling emotional triggers head-on.
He doesn’t shy away from discussing the darker moments, including experiences with sexual violence and self-harm, making this episode a raw yet uplifting listen. Muhannah's journey is a reminder that recovery is not a straight path but a winding road that can lead to unexpected places of strength and resilience. He shares how he managed to stop problem gambling and even relaunch his eyeglass company with a new mission focused on re-entry, recovery, and mental wellness programs.
If you’re looking for a story that highlights the importance of addressing societal norms and the release of feel-good chemicals in the brain, this episode offers valuable insights. Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, Muhannah's experience underscores the power of hope and the human spirit.
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