The Truth About Addiction
The Truth About Addiction
  • Видео 130
  • Просмотров 32 132
Jason Shiers’ The Infinite Recovery Project and somatic coaching approach
As a Certified Transformative Coach, Jason emphasises the importance of a holistic approach to healing, integrating somatic investigation, and recognising the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit.
Jason was highly medicated in a psychiatric institution by the age of 10. As a child, he used food as a coping mechanism, which later escalated to heroin addiction during his teenage years.
“I spent 12 years in 12-Step Meeting calling myself an addict, but I don’t believe that’s true now.”
Join Jason as he guides you through his experiences with trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges, sharing his unconventional coaching approaches in the groundbreaking treatment program, 'The Infi...
Просмотров: 29

Видео

Director Gary Smith’s must-see comedy SkyFly inspired by his own sobriety
Просмотров 3121 день назад
Writer/ Director Gary Smith has been very open about his struggles with alcoholism and his sobriety journey. Through his personal narrative of recovery, relapse, and filmmaking, Gary demonstrates that recovery is attainable and that there are multiple paths to achieving it. Gary got sober on July 11 of last year. His latest feature film, SkyFly, which was recently released, mirrors his own stor...
Holly Deane-Johns, lightbulb-moment transformation in ’Bangkok Hilton’ Women’s Prison
Просмотров 87Месяц назад
Holly overcame her drug addiction during her incarceration. Arrested in Thailand on drug-related charges, she was sentenced to 31 years and served 7 years in the infamous ‘Bangkok Hilton’ Women’s Prison. Holly’s experience in a Thai prison was a profound and harrowing ordeal, unimaginable to most. ‘I was fortunate enough to get back and take advantage of the prison system.’ In this episode, Hol...
Scott Bellinger, combatting the stigma of addiction through ‘Experience Strength’
Просмотров 178Месяц назад
Scotty is the founder of Experience Strength, a platform dedicated to sharing his journey and insights to combat the stigma associated with addiction. His sole intention is to inspire and empower others through his personal experiences, resilience, and strength. Nine months ago, Scotty was in very ‘dark places’. Today, he is not only a business owner but also an executive at a highly successful...
Ash Butterss, bringing holistic makeover to sobriety and mental health
Просмотров 722 месяца назад
Growing up as a bubbly, life-loving person, Ash lost the power of ‘choice’ when her relationship with alcohol intensified. In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a sober community. If you find it hard to find connections, if you think you are alone, if you think you don’t have the ability to make better choices… this episode is for you. Discover how Ash stayed sober after coming o...
Adam Shaffer, working 12-step program to freedom recovery coaching
Просмотров 772 месяца назад
Adam’s nine years of sobriety have shaped him into the empathetic, passionate recovery coach he is today. Adam’s transformation began with his commitment to the 12-step program, which he describes as the one thing that provided him invaluable ‘resources, abilities, integrity, love, charisma, accountabilities and so much more.’ ‘It gave me all the things I knew I had in me that I used for the wr...
Kristen Cooper, Remember Your Why to heal out loud
Просмотров 733 месяца назад
Kristen tried alcohol for the first time at 14 years old, she did not like it. When she tried again at 16 years of age, she fell in love. Then she found weed, cocaine, ecstasy and mushroom… the addiction escalated quickly. Kristen highlighted the sad reality of being dependent on alcohol and drugs, where she experienced being raped, robbed, drugged, head-on crash, DUI… but nothing mattered. She...
Hip Hop artist Verbalize - music is my drug
Просмотров 833 месяца назад
‘We live and we die, but what we do in between that time that really matters’. Music became a pivotal aspect of his life amidst a series of adversity and trauma. Following the tragic loss of his father to suicide at the young age of 15, he found himself unable to cope, leading him to seek solace in substances to ‘block the tears’. @VERBALIZE. 's journey started when he encountered Dr. Joe Dispe...
Jonathan Mendonca, from opioid addiction to living ‘Life on Life’s Terms’
Просмотров 673 месяца назад
Jonathan's book, "Life on Life's Terms," swiftly ascended to the bestseller ranks on Amazon following its release last December. This literary work not only chronicles Jonathan's personal journey through profound adversity but also provides a comprehensive explanation of the transformative impact of the 12-step program of Narcotics Anonymous in liberating him from the grips of opioid addiction....
Ryan Phillips, former ‘King Of Weed’ in his search for ‘Radical Forgiveness’
Просмотров 1103 месяца назад
“All I care about is giving back and to put a smile on somebody’s face.” Ryan Phillips gained notoriety as one of Canada's most prominent marijuana smugglers, earning him the title ”King of Weed." He shared his experiences on Locked Up Abroad with a wide audience on National Geographic. In his candid accounts, Ryan revealed that criminal activity was somewhat of a family tradition, with even hi...
Char’s overcoming addiction and the practice of plant medicine
Просмотров 1654 месяца назад
Char’s first encounter with addiction manifested in the form of an eating disorder. Food binging served as her means of escape. ‘From a very young age, I felt a lot of discomfort with this world.’ At 21, amidst her burgeoning modelling career, Char ventured into cocaine experimentation. As her pursuits in modelling and singing ceased, she started to work in strip club, which also enabled her ac...
Jake Yoder, finding Natural Highs Recovery the holistic approach to sobriety
Просмотров 424 месяца назад
Jake’s story wasn’t the ‘classic’ idea of addiction. He started using drugs at the young age of 14 and stopped when he was almost 20 years old. The decision came after the realisation that while using, he couldn’t find the clarity to make decisions and trust those decisions. Fast forward to a decade later, Jake is a Motivational Speaker, Coach, and Mountain Guide who has helped thousands of peo...
Catie Bain, unexpected lockdown transformation
Просмотров 8094 месяца назад
During the Covid lockdown, Catie had an unexpected transformation in her life. As sobriety gradually became a part of her daily routine, she began to discover a newfound sense of connection with others. Catie's struggles with substance abuse began at a young age, as she started drinking at 13 and using cocaine by the age of 15. To cope with her troubles, she was prescribed antidepressant drugs,...
Nick Pollard, kicking alcohol and people-pleasing habits
Просмотров 1094 месяца назад
“People-pleasing was an addiction, just as much as the bottle was for me.” With a massive following of 400K on Instagram, 230K on TikTok, and 130K on Facebook, Nick is undoubtedly making a significant impact. Nick's life was once dedicated to pleasing others at the expense of his own happiness, leading him to rely on alcohol at his lowest point. However, he has since conquered his battle with a...
Mel Watson, from Correctional Officer to CSA/Sexual Survivor Advocate
Просмотров 1315 месяцев назад
Warning: Discussion of sexual abuse Mel is a resilient survivor and passionate advocate for sexual abuse victims. During her employment at Long Bay Prison and at Downing Center Court, Mel witnessed horrific and extensive details of sexual abuse cases. Mel’s upbringing was marred by generational domestic violence and traumatic experiences. She endured her first instance of sexual abuse at the te...
Mitch Motivates, turning ‘My Addiction’ into ‘My SuperPower’
Просмотров 1115 месяцев назад
Mitch Motivates, turning ‘My Addiction’ into ‘My SuperPower’
Ori Cohen’s pursuit of addiction recovery from Israel to Australia
Просмотров 1015 месяцев назад
Ori Cohen’s pursuit of addiction recovery from Israel to Australia
Steve Balbi: Rock 'n' Roll and the Battle Against Heroin | The Truth About Addiction
Просмотров 2165 месяцев назад
Steve Balbi: Rock 'n' Roll and the Battle Against Heroin | The Truth About Addiction
Shana Epps alcoholism to ‘Controlled Chaos’ Recovery Coaching
Просмотров 1016 месяцев назад
Shana Epps alcoholism to ‘Controlled Chaos’ Recovery Coaching
From Depth to Recovery: Braiden Tonks Tale of Drug Dealing, Addiction, Homelessness, Jail Redemption
Просмотров 2076 месяцев назад
From Depth to Recovery: Braiden Tonks Tale of Drug Dealing, Addiction, Homelessness, Jail Redemption
Walking the Straight Line: Kate Taylor's Journey to a Life Filled with Love and Purpose
Просмотров 866 месяцев назад
Walking the Straight Line: Kate Taylor's Journey to a Life Filled with Love and Purpose
Ron Isherwood - My experience, strength and hope
Просмотров 956 месяцев назад
Ron Isherwood - My experience, strength and hope
Today I carry a message of hope and love
Просмотров 356 месяцев назад
Today I carry a message of hope and love
Dr. Brooke Scheller's Guide to Transformative Nutrition "How To Eat To Change How You Drink"
Просмотров 1376 месяцев назад
Dr. Brooke Scheller's Guide to Transformative Nutrition "How To Eat To Change How You Drink"
Kim Bellas, Sober Is The New Cool
Просмотров 837 месяцев назад
Kim Bellas, Sober Is The New Cool
Kohdi Rayne: Shedding Labels, Rediscovering Identity Beyond Addiction
Просмотров 1007 месяцев назад
Kohdi Rayne: Shedding Labels, Rediscovering Identity Beyond Addiction
Tim Bradshaw, addiction recovery is an extreme sport
Просмотров 617 месяцев назад
Tim Bradshaw, addiction recovery is an extreme sport
Soberdave: Triumph Over 40 Years of Alcoholism | The Truth About Addiction
Просмотров 6857 месяцев назад
Soberdave: Triumph Over 40 Years of Alcoholism | The Truth About Addiction
Leks ‘celebrated’ every time he got a couple of months up, now celebrating one year clean
Просмотров 717 месяцев назад
Leks ‘celebrated’ every time he got a couple of months up, now celebrating one year clean
Dr. Evelyn Higgins the connection between genetics and addiction
Просмотров 698 месяцев назад
Dr. Evelyn Higgins the connection between genetics and addiction

Комментарии

  • @user-ue2pg1ob9p
    @user-ue2pg1ob9p 4 дня назад

    Reactions, gee where do I start. Well I must say I was extremely impressed with both Ron and Edan. For me it was a bit of gut wrenching stuff. Why? well they are talking about my older brother. So when I started listening I thought, who is this bloke that thinks he knew my brother? Then after a while I realized he was the real deal. So thank you Ron, this is a great interview and I hope I might meet you one day. Thanks Edan, we all love you and none of us would have wanted you to go through what you did. Keep in contact young lady. .... Steve

  • @supersteveruns
    @supersteveruns 14 дней назад

    Excellent work, Mo. I'll be in touch.

  • @CandiceKreidel
    @CandiceKreidel 22 дня назад

    I still feel that way sober like sober remorse of yesterday every day

  • @deant6361
    @deant6361 Месяц назад

    Really enjoyed this video very powerful chat. Thanks for sharing.

    • @hollywallace.3313
      @hollywallace.3313 Месяц назад

      Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it

    • @deant6361
      @deant6361 Месяц назад

      @@hollywallace.3313really enjoyed your life share about your battle with addiction and the light bulb moment. I was thinking about that myself I’ve been a heroin addict from 18 till now 55 and am sick of living this way. Been to detox many times rehab once. But always end up back to heroin. I’ve been on my knees but not down and out. No jail I think methadone saved me from that crazy place I’m starting to think 55 is to late for me. Even no was crazy addicted had many jobs even ambo for 17 years and own a home but can’t shake the heroin and my working days are behind me.

  • @deant6361
    @deant6361 Месяц назад

    Thanks for sharing Scott.

  • @Internalflow33
    @Internalflow33 2 месяца назад

    This was a great talk fella's 👍 Good to hear Russ' voice 🙏

  • @Ivan-sr9zg
    @Ivan-sr9zg 2 месяца назад

    P r o m o s m

  • @deant6361
    @deant6361 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for great interview Ron. I’m really struggling at the moment I think it’s time to get back to WHOS the time is ticking away. But it’s probably my last shot to get off putrid methadone and heroin. Thanks for your message to those still suffering.

  • @sarahwilkie
    @sarahwilkie 3 месяца назад

    You are a great interviewer Ron. Awesome 😊

  • @sarahwilkie
    @sarahwilkie 3 месяца назад

    Loved the honesty of king hit 😊

  • @krisgrl27
    @krisgrl27 3 месяца назад

    Thanks so much for having me on Ron and allowing me to share my story!

  • @user-vz4if8ry9i
    @user-vz4if8ry9i 3 месяца назад

    Great artist 🦘🇦🇺🔥

  • @user-zw8cg7yx1d
    @user-zw8cg7yx1d 3 месяца назад

    Great story Jonathan . Always great to hear you Ron . Spending so long in prison gave me plenty of time to reflect also.

  • @therealryanphillipsoriginal
    @therealryanphillipsoriginal 3 месяца назад

    It was my absolutely sober

  • @user-zw8cg7yx1d
    @user-zw8cg7yx1d 3 месяца назад

    Great story Ryan enjoy Thailand.Always great to hear you Ron .

  • @sandytw5229
    @sandytw5229 4 месяца назад

    So good to listen to you guys, complete admiration for your work ✌🏻

  • @pauljarrett4561
    @pauljarrett4561 4 месяца назад

    Ron’s podcast was great, this part he said hit home for me. “What they think about me has nothing to do with me, what I think about me is what’s important” Love your work Ron 👍🏻😊

  • @87mleff
    @87mleff 5 месяцев назад

    MOTIVATED ❤❤❤

  • @user-zw8cg7yx1d
    @user-zw8cg7yx1d 5 месяцев назад

    Great to hear you mitch and thankyou Ron

  • @toniaday2651
    @toniaday2651 5 месяцев назад

    👆👆👆👆THIS MANS TEACHINGS ARE LIFE SAVING & LIFE CHANGING IT DOESNT HAVE TO BE JUST FROM ALCOHOL ALL SUBSTANCES ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @dustymichael3425
    @dustymichael3425 5 месяцев назад

    hi ori from dusty

  • @PhilCollier-eh1dd
    @PhilCollier-eh1dd 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Phil good on ya mate could I call in to your community one day to meet you, your doing a great job

  • @user-zw8cg7yx1d
    @user-zw8cg7yx1d 5 месяцев назад

    Great to hear you guys couldn't sleep last night was in bad headspace

    • @thetruthabout_addiction
      @thetruthabout_addiction 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks mate. How are you doing? Be safe.

    • @user-zw8cg7yx1d
      @user-zw8cg7yx1d 5 месяцев назад

      I'm ok Ron thanks mate ​@@thetruthabout_addiction

    • @user-zw8cg7yx1d
      @user-zw8cg7yx1d 5 месяцев назад

      ​@thetruthabout_addictionhey Ron I have come good sometimes i get triggered and can't sleep and I don't want to take anything

    • @user-zw8cg7yx1d
      @user-zw8cg7yx1d 5 месяцев назад

      So I just have to ride it out

  • @user-yp2ex8co8l
    @user-yp2ex8co8l 5 месяцев назад

    Just discovered your channel Ron, and first and foremost thank you sir for your inspiring words and help your giving people struggling with these demons, have followed Dave for sometime now and he’s another inspiration , health and happiness too you all, will be watching all of your videos now mate love from the UK 🙌🏾

  • @mattroom4264
    @mattroom4264 5 месяцев назад

  • @thegetdown2213
    @thegetdown2213 5 месяцев назад

    Great one Ron.

  • @user-zw8cg7yx1d
    @user-zw8cg7yx1d 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Ronnie my name is Andrew.H i remember you in early recovery years ago.I was just recently released from prison in Thailand and have been watching your podcasts.

    • @thetruthabout_addiction
      @thetruthabout_addiction 5 месяцев назад

      Hi mate hope you are ok. How long did you serve in prison

    • @user-zw8cg7yx1d
      @user-zw8cg7yx1d 5 месяцев назад

      ​14 years Ron I had life sentence was pardoned last year spent most of them in Bangkok Hilton​@@thetruthabout_addiction

    • @user-zw8cg7yx1d
      @user-zw8cg7yx1d 5 месяцев назад

      Nearly 10 years clean

    • @user-zw8cg7yx1d
      @user-zw8cg7yx1d 5 месяцев назад

      14 years in prison

    • @thetruthabout_addiction
      @thetruthabout_addiction 5 месяцев назад

      @@user-zw8cg7yx1d how long have you been out mate

  • @fnq2
    @fnq2 5 месяцев назад

    Another good one cheers Ron. I'm learning heaps to help some people I really care for thanks Steve. And how'd ya be it's f'n day 3. No truer words spoken!! All the best [me]

  • @user-zw8cg7yx1d
    @user-zw8cg7yx1d 5 месяцев назад

    Great to hear you Steve

  • @sandochello
    @sandochello 5 месяцев назад

    We love Andy. Such a guiding light.

  • @elkitcho
    @elkitcho 6 месяцев назад

    A beautiful story of redemption. God bless you both.

  • @TFSpodcast_
    @TFSpodcast_ 6 месяцев назад

  • @deant6361
    @deant6361 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks man recovery is all I think about I’m obsessed with getting clean.

  • @deant6361
    @deant6361 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing I want my life to be in recovery.

    • @thetruthabout_addiction
      @thetruthabout_addiction 6 месяцев назад

      Do it just for the day mate. It always starts with DAY 1. And it always gets better. All the best from the bottom of my heart.

  • @fnq2
    @fnq2 6 месяцев назад

    Onya Ron, all the best for the coming year.

  • @Jazzjasey
    @Jazzjasey 7 месяцев назад

    🎉my grandson is a painter and he knows a couple of artists

  • @deant6361
    @deant6361 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing this story lots of similarities

  • @fnq2
    @fnq2 7 месяцев назад

    Onya Angie, so honest so open so real ~ so many people will benefit from your chat!! All the best and Merry Christmas.

  • @deant6361
    @deant6361 7 месяцев назад

    Gday there I really enjoyed this chat with lucky because I was in the same rehab as him. So happy to hear he’s happy it’s beautiful. I left about the same time back to Melbourne but wasn’t yet my time but still fighting for serenity. My main question was I’m isolated and I don’t know how to do the meetings on methadone I don’t know where I stand with everything sharing is there a place for me there and everyone is clean but I don’t know where else I belong if not NA ?

  • @user-jc8cc4ch6w
    @user-jc8cc4ch6w 7 месяцев назад

    My cousin is an artist and knows others

  • @user-jc8cc4ch6w
    @user-jc8cc4ch6w 7 месяцев назад

    Whats the best way to get off methadone

    • @breambeau3354
      @breambeau3354 7 месяцев назад

      Heroin

    • @Havingacrack
      @Havingacrack 3 месяца назад

      Talk to ya doc n just reduce 1 ml a week I’m on 30 ml so just over half a year to be clean it’s how it’s done good luck

  • @deant6361
    @deant6361 7 месяцев назад

    The 8 demands I must get a copy

    • @thetruthabout_addiction
      @thetruthabout_addiction 7 месяцев назад

      Hi mate, thanks for your message. Please keep going to meetings. Find connection with people that are clean, that's where you most likely find your tribe and support. Follow my Instagram or Facebook channel @thetruthabout_addiction as I do heaps of motivational videos on recovery. I don't have your email to send you a copy of the Demands, but go to my website www.thetruthaboutaddiction.com.au and you can download it from there (find it in the The Programs session). All the best mate. Give me a ring if you want some advice. Be safe. Ron

  • @deant6361
    @deant6361 7 месяцев назад

    Sober not recovered makes sense. I did rehab a couple of times in Sydney and the NA AA thing but I agree its not for everyone but I like the people. When back in Melbourne I didn’t do much NA AA but probably should just to get connected to clean people. My brain is just spinning but I will keep listening to your channel

  • @deant6361
    @deant6361 7 месяцев назад

    Ron I really love your work man you are somebody that I look up to. I’ve only just found your channel but I know your story I’m from Melbourne. If you can find yourself then I believe I can but I have been fighting for myself a long time Heroin and methadone have destroyed me since I was 18 I’m now 54. I can’t work this shit out I had 12 months clean and it was beautiful and that was 2 years ago now I’m back to being a idiot after the old just have one thing. I’m not a dumb person but I’m fucking stupid. Times ticking anyway thanks for sharing man

    • @thetruthabout_addiction
      @thetruthabout_addiction 6 месяцев назад

      Honestly mate do meeting s. Until you feel stable then reassess. Stay safe. But what ever you do. Stop using and poisoning yourself. 🙏

  • @user-yh8we8gn4f
    @user-yh8we8gn4f 7 месяцев назад

    Love these, a year and half sober here, thanks ron

  • @thegreatbarrerquief7473
    @thegreatbarrerquief7473 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this guys. Really needed this and appreciate it. ❤👊

  • @bongfunkmc8719
    @bongfunkmc8719 7 месяцев назад

    Totally identify with sober Dave’s story great stuff Dave and Ron

  • @user-vz4if8ry9i
    @user-vz4if8ry9i 8 месяцев назад

    Legend s keep up the great work.🇦🇺

  • @bongfunkmc8719
    @bongfunkmc8719 8 месяцев назад

    Great work Ron

  • @aforjesus2413
    @aforjesus2413 8 месяцев назад

    Amen Blessings❤