
Conversations on Recovery: An Open Discussion with Kevin Connelli
11/21/23 • 55 min
Connolly shares his personal experiences with drug and alcohol addiction, the impact it had on his relationships and the constant cycle of recovery and relapse. He discusses his experiences with treatment centers and the struggle of finding inner peace. Despite battling his addiction, Connelli also opens up about his desire to help others, hinting at potentially becoming a recovery coach himself. The candid dialogue offers a deep and genuine insight into the struggles, fears, and hopes surrounding the road to recovery.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:31 Understanding Recovery and Its Impact
01:16 Childhood and Early Life Experiences
02:43 Passions and Interests Growing Up
04:56 Transition into Teenage Years and Early Signs of Addiction
08:20 Struggles with Addiction and Consequences
11:57 Attempts at Recovery and Relapses
11:59 Impact of Addiction on Personal Relationships
17:29 Current State of Recovery and Future Aspirations
27:34 The Importance of Helping Others in Recovery
28:09 Understanding Impulsivity in Addiction
30:12 The Struggle of Relapse
32:09 The Role of Faith in Recovery
35:44 The Consequences of Relapse
36:45 The Power of Choice in Recovery
45:12 The Fear of Relapse
49:11 The Value of Continuous Recovery
52:35 The Role of Helping Others in Personal Recovery
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Connolly shares his personal experiences with drug and alcohol addiction, the impact it had on his relationships and the constant cycle of recovery and relapse. He discusses his experiences with treatment centers and the struggle of finding inner peace. Despite battling his addiction, Connelli also opens up about his desire to help others, hinting at potentially becoming a recovery coach himself. The candid dialogue offers a deep and genuine insight into the struggles, fears, and hopes surrounding the road to recovery.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:31 Understanding Recovery and Its Impact
01:16 Childhood and Early Life Experiences
02:43 Passions and Interests Growing Up
04:56 Transition into Teenage Years and Early Signs of Addiction
08:20 Struggles with Addiction and Consequences
11:57 Attempts at Recovery and Relapses
11:59 Impact of Addiction on Personal Relationships
17:29 Current State of Recovery and Future Aspirations
27:34 The Importance of Helping Others in Recovery
28:09 Understanding Impulsivity in Addiction
30:12 The Struggle of Relapse
32:09 The Role of Faith in Recovery
35:44 The Consequences of Relapse
36:45 The Power of Choice in Recovery
45:12 The Fear of Relapse
49:11 The Value of Continuous Recovery
52:35 The Role of Helping Others in Personal Recovery
----Across the Web----
🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us
✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/
🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO...
🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast?
🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/
🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery
📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery
🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery
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00:00 Starting the Recovery Journey
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02:50 Overcoming Addiction
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41:22 Recovering from Collapse Hips
45:18 Conclusion
----Across the Web----
🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us
✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/
🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO...
🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast?
🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/
🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery
📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery
🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery
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