Episode 4 - Reframing Recovery with Bryce Givens (Part II): The comeback of a lifetime

In Episode 4, Natalie and Chelsea dive into Part 2 of Bryce Given’s story. A former football star, recovering addict, and founder of Elevate Recovery Homes, Bryce continues to discuss his road to recovery with us. From his experience at Peer 1, to serving time in prison, to his comeback of a lifetime and how he started the first Elevate Recovery Home. Plus, all your burning questions will be answered by Bryce in an honest and eye opening Q&A in this extended Daily Reframe episode.  Show Notes: Hosts:   Natalie M. Chelsea M. Timestamps: **00:00** - Intro  **3:09** - Bryce dives into his time at Peer 1, a behavior modification program, and the role his time there played in his journey to recovery, his sobriety date,  **13:30** - An old drug test catches up to Bryce, leading to his “breakthrough moment” in the back of a police car on his way to prison. **18:58** - Bryce reframes prison: his sentence was a sabbatical to set up the rest of his life.   **21:15** - Bryce is out of prison and the halfway house, focusing on rebuilding his life, building community, exercising, and being of service.  When Covid hits, Bryce uses the loss of his job as a second “sabbatical,” to learn about house-hacking, strengthen his relationships, and outline what became Elevate Recovery Homes.   **25:45** - Bryce’s uses house-hacking to open up the first Elevate Recovery Home.  **39:38** - Bryce discusses the importance of being in alignment with what your life’s purpose is and how that allows for continued growth.  **43:23** - Natalie and Bryce reflect on Bryce’s journey.  *45:51** - Break  **46:30 ** - Q&A:  Bryce answers questions from listeners about his journey. **47:50 to 51:22 ** - Q: What are the components that got you sober? **51:23 to 57:28** - Q: Do you find that the progress you make physically fortifies or reflects the mental fortification that you have cultivated during sobriety? **57:29 to 01:01:02 ** - Q: Is there anything someone could have done or said to you that would have made you go down a different road? **1:01:03 to 1:09:38** - Q: What kind of emotions have you had to go through to process everything you went through and who you were during addiction? **1:09:39 to 1:16:12** - Q:  How did you start repairing the relationships that your addiction and the person you were at that time damaged? **1:16:13 to 1:21:40** - Q: What steps as a parent are you going to take to talk to your daughter about addiction?  **1:21:41  to 1:35:43**  Q: Do you think a person who has been addicted to drugs (of any kind) or is still recovering can still drink or smoke weed. **1:36:44 to 1:43:50 ** - Q: How can a person help a friend who has relapsed? **1:44:51  to 1:53:01** - Q: Do you feel any shame or guilt about the role you had in the (selling drugs) in the opiate epidemic? And if so, how do you handle those feelings while maintaining your sobriety?  **1:53:02 1:55:33** -Q: Do you feel comfortable sharing any diagnosis that you have been given?  **1:55:34 to 2:00:10** - Q: Do you ever feel paranoid about people from your past coming back into your life again?  **2:00:11 to 2:06:32** -  Q: Why have you felt so comfortable telling your story on The Daily Reframe? **2:06:33 to 2:11:41**- Q: What do you think is the most integral part of shifting your mindset in order to continue on your journey to recovery? **2:11:42 to 2:13:30** - Q: What can we/our listeners do to support Bryce’s organizations? **2:13:41 to 2:14:04** - Information on the programs discussed in this episode **2:14:19** - Closing and Additional Resources  **** Learn More About Bryce’s Recovery Programs/Services ⁠Elevate Recovery Homes⁠ ⁠True North Recovery Services ⁠ ⁠Thriving in Recovery (Podcast)⁠ ⁠All The Way Well, Inc⁠. Additional Resources: Book: "⁠⁠Mindset: The New Psychology of Success⁠⁠" by Carol Dweck ⁠Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration⁠ National Helpline Connect with Us: -⁠ The Daily Reframe Website⁠ -⁠ Instagram⁠ -⁠ TikTok⁠ -⁠ Threads