The Birth and Evolution of The Freedom ModelThe Birth and Evolution of The Freedom Model
Audio/Video – The Freedom Model For Addictions
For our 200th Episode Mark and Michelle tell the story of how The Freedom Model began in the late 1980s, how they met, and how they walked out of the cult of recovery and developed The Freedom Model.
1:00:22•27 Nov 2023
From AA Roots to Freedom: Mark and Michelle's Journey
Episode Overview
- Addiction is not a disease, and treatment and 12-step programs may not be as effective as generally believed
- The Freedom Model challenges the myths surrounding addiction, emphasizing empowerment and moving past addiction without steps, meetings, or rehabs
- Reflections on experiences of growing up in AA families and witnessing the impact of treatment and therapies on families and individuals
- The unconventional approach of The Freedom Model focuses on empowering individuals to make positive changes in their lives
- The journey from growing up in AA families to developing The Freedom Model
“We don't do anything to maintain abstinence or recovery. It's right here on the thing. Or hit the QR code if you're on a PC right here. You can see it on the screen. It's recorded. So if you can't make the event time, the live time, you can watch it at your leisure.”
Ever wondered how two people can break away from the norms and create something revolutionary? In this episode, Mark Scheeren and Michelle Dunbar take you on a personal journey from their early days in AA families to founding The Freedom Model. They recount their experiences of witnessing the pitfalls of traditional treatment and therapy, which often did more harm than good.
This led them to develop a new approach that challenges the idea of addiction as a disease and questions the effectiveness of 12-step programs. Instead, they advocate for a method that empowers individuals to reclaim their lives without relying on steps, meetings, or rehabs. If you're curious about how they broke free from conventional recovery methods and what makes The Freedom Model different, this episode is a must-listen.
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