Andy T
Andy T
Sam B Has Two Dads
Sam B Has Two Dads
Sam B Has Two Dads
Sunday 22nd June 2025
Join Sam B as he shares his inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, exploring challenges, support systems, and life transformation.
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110 minutes
hopeful
challenging
inspirational
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About this podcast
Author:
Andy T
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Sam B shares his personal story of addiction and recovery.
- Insight into the amends process and its impact on relationships.
- The role of community support in overcoming addiction.
- Transformation through sobriety and personal growth.
- Reflective anecdotes on the journey to a healthier life.
Sam, you're not going to be able to think your way into right living, but you're going to live your way into right thinking.
In this episode of Recovery Friends podcast, Andy welcomes his friend Sam B, who candidly shares his journey from addiction to recovery. Sam B, originally from Gulf Breeze, Florida, recounts his early years in a community characterized by a mix of social classes and how these environments influenced his lifestyle. Sam describes his childhood as being filled with anger and frustration, leading him to act out in various ways.
As he grew older, Sam's life took a turn towards substance abuse, involving alcohol and drugs. His story highlights the intense battles he faced, including stealing alcohol and experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. Sam shares a pivotal moment when he entered detox at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, which marked the beginning of his recovery journey.
Throughout the podcast, Sam emphasizes the importance of community support and the impact of close friends, like the one who saved his life. He discusses the amends process, where he took responsibility for past actions and sought forgiveness, which became a transformative part of his recovery. Sam reflects on the interconnectedness of the recovery steps, acknowledging how carrying the message of recovery helped him understand the pain he caused his loved ones.
He shares anecdotes of his experiences, such as a symbolic encounter with a truck labeled 'Higher Power Electric,' which reinforced his belief in the role of a higher power in his recovery. Ultimately, Sam's story is one of hope and resilience, showcasing how sobriety and support systems can lead to profound life changes. His journey is a testament to the power of saying yes to recovery and embracing the corny yet effective advice given during the process.
Through humor and sincerity, Sam B's narrative offers inspiration to those facing similar challenges, encouraging them to embark on their own path to recovery.