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Supercharge Your Recovery with Rick Kuplinski
Supercharge Your Recovery with Rick Kuplinski
Supercharge Your Recovery with Rick Kuplinski
Wednesday 17th December 2025
Rick Kuplinski shares his journey from addiction to empowerment through writing in this inspiring SMART Recovery podcast episode.
32 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and emotional growth.
- SMART Recovery principles offer practical tools for managing addiction.
- Writing can help clarify thoughts and provide motivation in recovery.
- Recovery is about finding personal empowerment and living beyond addiction.
- A book's accessibility can make it a valuable companion in recovery.
"I wrote the book as a love letter to SMART Recovery to express how much it helped me."
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of overcoming addiction in this engaging episode of the SMART Recovery® Podcast. Rick Kuplinski, a dedicated SMART facilitator and newly minted author, shares his transformative journey from battling addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for others. His book, 'Supercharge Your Recovery: 30 Essays on Beating Addiction with SMART Recovery,' serves as a heartfelt tribute to the program that helped him turn his life around.
Rick talks candidly about how journaling played a crucial role in his recovery, offering a glimpse into the power of self-reflection and self-empowerment. Rick's essays, initially penned as personal reflections during his recovery, have evolved into insightful resources that resonate with a wide audience, including those curious about SMART Recovery, facilitators, and the friends and family of those in recovery.
The episode also delves into Rick's writing process, his favourite essays, and the importance of finding passion and purpose beyond addiction. He candidly discusses how emotional growth and understanding one's values can lead to a more fulfilling life. With a light-hearted touch, Rick shares the 'bathroom test' for readability, ensuring his book is accessible and engaging for readers at any stage of their recovery journey.
Whether you're new to SMART Recovery or a seasoned participant, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration to keep your recovery journey vibrant and meaningful. Tune in to hear Rick's story and discover how you can supercharge your own path to sobriety.