Austin Choate
Austin Choate
Two Weeks Deep - Hope and Fear, Tips and Recovery Kick Off
Two Weeks Deep - Hope and Fear, Tips and Recovery Kick Off
Two Weeks Deep - Hope and Fear, Tips and Recovery Kick Off
Thursday 14th January 2021
Join Austin Choate on 'Recovery 2.0' as he shares his early steps in sobriety, focusing on physical activity, honesty, and rebuilding relationships.
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41 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Austin Choate
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episodes:
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Get the buttons here!Finding Strength: Austin Choate's Early Steps in Recovery
Behave as a sober gentleman, not be demanding and snappy, and resentful and rude to people, but be honest and transparent and communicative, and humble and helpful and useful to the people in our lives.
Ever felt like the damage from your past is staring you in the face? In this episode of 'Recovery 2.0', Austin Choate dives into his early days of sobriety, sharing raw and honest reflections on what’s helped him regain his mental footing after a grueling detox. Austin, who has battled heroin addiction for over a decade, opens up about the small yet powerful actions that have made a difference in his recovery journey.
He emphasizes the surprising benefits of physical activity—how getting outside, moving around, and even just stretching can shift your mindset in remarkable ways. But it's not just about the physical; Austin candidly discusses the importance of transparency and honesty. He admits to catching himself in moments of dishonesty for no apparent reason and talks about how being open about his struggles has been crucial in staying sober. The episode also touches on the joy and challenges of rebuilding relationships.
Austin finds excitement in rekindling friendships, sharing stories, and creating new memories, believing that these connections are key to his ongoing recovery. Lastly, he speaks about the concept of a complete psychic change and the power of taking recovery one day at a time. Austin’s journey is a powerful reminder that while the path to sobriety is tough, it’s also filled with moments of rebirth and transformation.
If you're facing addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a heartfelt look at the early steps toward healing.