Ep132 Is Permanent Recovery Possible? (David Essel)

In this conversation, Randy Davis interviews David Essel about addiction and recovery. They discuss the importance of permanent recovery and the limitations of the traditional one-day-at-a-time approach. David shares his own experience with addiction and how he found healing through emotional regulation and faith. He emphasizes the need for individuals to take responsibility for their recovery and to seek help from professionals who have a passion for addiction recovery. The conversation highlights the role of faith, hope, and action in the recovery process.Keywords: addiction, recovery, permanent recovery, one-day-at-a-time, emotional regulation, faith, hope, actionTakeawaysPermanent recovery is a mindset that involves a commitment to long-term sobriety and healing.Addiction is often a result of an inability to cope with emotional experiences.The traditional one-day-at-a-time approach may not be effective for everyone and can hinder long-term recovery.Faith, hope, and action are essential components of the recovery process.Finding a counselor or coach who is passionate about addiction recovery is crucial for success.Chapters00:00Introduction08:15The Role of Emotional Regulation in Addiction14:39Moving Beyond the One-Day-At-A-Time Approach35:21The Power of Permanent Recovery