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Recovery Should NEVER Be Big Business! (The Daily Trudge)
Recovery Should NEVER Be Big Business! (The Daily Trudge)
Recovery Should NEVER Be Big Business! (The Daily Trudge)
Monday 18th August 2025
Explore recovery challenges with Dion Miller, focusing on transparency, ego, and the role of Alcoholics Anonymous in healing and support.
39 minutes
hopeful
challenging
informative
reflective
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Episode Overview
- Importance of transparency in recovery.
- Ego and pride as hurdles in healing.
- Challenges within the recovery industry.
- Role of Alcoholics Anonymous in sobriety.
- Personal experiences in recovery journeys.
Our best thinking got us here, but once we're on the right plane, knowledge becomes power again.
In this episode of RAW Recovery, Dion Miller delves into the complex landscape of addiction recovery, highlighting the importance of transparency and the pitfalls of ego and pride. Dion, a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience, discusses the challenges faced by those working in the recovery industry and emphasizes the need for genuine and effective support systems. He critiques the commercialization of recovery services and advocates for a more honest and community-focused approach.
Dion shares his insights on how ego and pride can become significant barriers to achieving sobriety. He encourages listeners to remain cautious about the individuals and organizations they choose to engage with during their recovery journey. The discussion brings to light the necessity of learning from others' experiences to avoid repeating past mistakes.
The role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is explored, with Dion expressing his views on how AA provides a framework for recovery while stressing that true healing requires personal transparency and alignment with one's values. He warns against the allure of quick fixes and certificates, stressing the importance of genuine qualifications and experience in the field. Throughout the episode, Dion maintains a hopeful tone, reminding listeners that recovery is possible with the right guidance and support.
He reflects on his own journey and the influence of Alcoholics Anonymous and spiritual guidance in his healing process. The episode concludes with Dion expressing gratitude to his listeners, reinforcing the community aspect of recovery and the shared journey towards sobriety.