EP 166: Roland's Story

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In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, hosts Chris and Sam sit down with Roland as he shares his poignant journey of living a double life, challenging his faith, and struggling with process addiction. Roland talks about growing up in a strict religious environment, questioning beliefs at a young age, and the impact of living a double life. He dives into how his need for validation and admiration led to compulsive behaviors that eventually resulted in a traumatic arrest at 14. Roland unpacks the concept of process addiction, explaining the necessity of addressing the underlying desire for validation rather than treating it as a typical addiction. He also discusses his path to recovery and the creation of his treatment program for high-achieving men, 'Successful Addict.' Roland emphasizes the importance of legacy, spirituality, and redefining what true admiration and respect mean in overcoming addiction. This episode provides deep insights into the challenges of process addiction and offers hope and practical advice for those struggling with similar issues. *To connect with Roland, visit his website, check out his book on Amazon, and listen to his podcast! Follow us on social media! Instagram, Facebook & TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Check out our recommended resources Want to rep the message? Shop our MERCH! For more inspiration, read our blog Do you have a story you are willing to share? Send us an email! [email protected] 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Roland's Early Life and Faith Struggles 01:54 Living a Double Life 02:19 Questioning Religious Beliefs 05:08 Impact of Faith on Addiction 06:40 Understanding Compulsive Behaviors 08:04 Arrest and Its Aftermath 10:16 Hiding the Secret and Seeking Validation 14:06 Process Addictions and Seeking Attention 16:49 Path to Recovery and Redefining Admiration 20:40 The Shift from Addiction to Sobriety 21:23 Normalization and Society's Influence 23:55 The Role of Legacy in Sobriety 25:08 Spirituality and Recovery 28:30 Understanding Process Addiction 32:44 The Successful Addict Program 35:33 Final Thoughts and Resources 39:32 A Song of Hope and Connection

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