Brent Bryant
Brent Bryant
The Melting Pot Episode 3
The Melting Pot Episode 3
The Melting Pot Episode 3
Thursday 29th July 2021
Listen to Brent Bryant and Walter Bailey's powerful stories of overcoming addiction and mental health struggles on 'The Melting Pot'.
45 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Empowering
Authentic
Thought-provoking
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Author:
Brent Bryant
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!To Hell and Back: Triumphs Over Addiction and Mental Health Struggles
To be better, I have to unlearn a lot of those painful behaviors that I learned when I was in hell, because that was a survival mechanism when I'm in hell: lying, cheating, stealing, conniving, plundering, oh, the list goes on.
Ever felt like you're fighting an uphill battle with addiction and mental health? You're not alone. In this episode of 'The Melting Pot', host Brent Bryant sits down with Walter Bailey to share their raw, unfiltered stories of addiction, recovery, and the mental health hurdles they've faced along the way. Walter, once a promising athlete, opens up about how he lost his way and turned to alcohol, derailing his life and dreams.
It wasn't until he embraced sobriety that he could piece together the pivotal moments that shaped his journey, including his parents' divorce and a significant move from Seattle to Tumwater. Brent also reflects on his own struggles, shedding light on the painful behaviors he had to unlearn to find peace. Together, they discuss how spirituality became a cornerstone in their recovery, offering a beacon of hope amid their darkest times.
If you're navigating similar challenges or supporting someone who is, this episode offers heartfelt insights and a reminder that recovery is possible.