Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health
Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health
Walt Gilbert: Popsicle Stick Recovery Topics
Walt Gilbert: Popsicle Stick Recovery Topics
Walt Gilbert: Popsicle Stick Recovery Topics
Monday 12th May 2025
Explore the Popsicle Stick Recovery Topics with Walt Gilbert and Matt Lewis on Crosstalk - an engaging take on addiction and recovery.
32 minutes
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Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Popsicle Stick Recovery Topics offer spontaneous sharing at meetings.
- Building strong relationships is key to overcoming resentment.
- Courage and willingness are essential for personal growth.
- Sponsorship provides valuable guidance and support.
- Fear can be a barrier but facing it leads to transformation.
"Courage isn't the lack of fear. Courage is doing whatever you're going to do in spite of the fear."
Walt Gilbert joins Matt Lewis on Crosstalk to discuss a quirky yet meaningful approach to recovery - Popsicle Stick Recovery Topics. Imagine this: you’re at an AA or NA meeting, and someone pulls out a popsicle stick with a random topic written on it. It’s a surprise every time, and you share your thoughts from the heart. Walt shares his journey of recovery, reflecting on how the popsicle stick topics have been a source of inspiration and growth for him.
Walt opens up about his personal struggles with alcohol following his mother's passing, leading to feelings of being adrift and rudderless. He recounts how he built a stronger relationship with his father, which was crucial in overcoming deep-seated resentment and anger issues. The podcast takes you through Walt's realisation that true recovery requires confronting inner demons and making amends, not just saying 'sorry'. Matt and Walt explore the importance of courage and willingness in recovery.
Walt talks candidly about how fear held him back and how facing these fears led to significant growth. The episode is filled with heartfelt anecdotes about sponsorship, peer support, and the joy of giving back to the recovery community. With humour and honesty, this episode offers a unique perspective on recovery topics through the popsicle stick method. It's a refreshing reminder that recovery can be an unpredictable yet rewarding journey.
Dive into this episode for an off-the-cuff discussion that might just inspire you to grab a popsicle stick and share your own story.