Recovery And Healing With Michael Herbert Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

Recovery And Healing With Michael Herbert Blossom Your Awesome PodcastOn Episode #272 Micheal Herbert joins us to talk about Recovery and Healing. Michael Herbert, a seasoned addiction clinician with over three decades of experience. He has dedicated his career to guiding individuals and families through the complexities of addiction, both nationally and internationally. He is a renowned internationally for his transformative work. With over 70 hours of specialized training and 125+ hours of coaching education, Michael is a sought-after speaker on addiction and recovery topics. As owner of Recovery Guide LLC, he offers intervention, counseling, and coaching services rooted in his own recovery journey. Michael's impact extends globally, from teaching in Cairo to spearheading interventions in South Africa. An avid marathon runner and adventurer, he's climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and completed an ultra-marathon in the Sahara Desert. A U.S. Navy veteran, Michael's commitment to service shines through his advocacy work with African Hopeful Horizons, a non profit organization formed to Provide Educational Materials and Opportunities for Sustainable Development in Africa.To learn more about Micheal or work with him click here. Or about his non-proift and the work he does in Africa click here Or to learn more about his agency Recovery Guide click this link here.In this conversation Michael shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and how he got into the field of addiction counseling. He emphasizes the importance of humility, self-worth, and taking responsibility for one's own recovery. Michael also discusses the role of family dynamics in addiction and the need for compassion and open conversations. He encourages individuals struggling with addiction to seek help and reminds them that they can be afraid and still take steps towards recovery.TakeawaysAddiction is a progressive illness that requires long-term treatment and support.Humility and self-worth are essential in the recovery process.Family members of individuals struggling with addiction should also seek help and address their own issues.Open conversations and compassion are crucial in addressing addiction and supporting recovery.Fear should not prevent individuals from seeking help and taking steps towards recovery.Sound Bites"Can you be afraid and do it anyway?""If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.""Just keep coming back."Chapters00:00Introduction and Background06:12The Power of Personal Experience in Recovery26:14Addressing Addiction in Families35:18The Importance of Compassion and Open Conversations43:25Closing Thoughts and EncouragementTo follow me, get bonus content from the show and to support my writing Check me out here at my Substack. To see more of my work check me out at my website. Or my other site