Unfiltered Redemption: RJ's Odyssey from Addiction to Purpose - A Guide for Anyone with Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health Issues

Leading Your Best Life with Leigh Farnell

If you know someone with drug, alcohol, mental health issues, you will want to listen to this fascinating podcast interview with Drug and Alcohol Counsellor RJ Menzies.

What a story..

Podcast Purpose:

To have an open and insightful conversation about RJ's journey with alcohol addiction, recovery, and finding purpose.

Key Takeaways

• Addiction can stem from trauma, lack of purpose, boredom, or unhealthy patterns of behavior. It is complex and does not discriminate.
• Willingness, openness, and honesty are critical for recovery. The person must want to change.
• Spirituality and meditation are key components of recovery and maintaining sobriety. They help calm the "monkey mind."
• Recovery can provide purpose, self-respect, and unknown benefits. We don't know what magic may unfold.
• Support systems and healthy relationships are invaluable.

Topics: RJ's Background and Addiction Journey

• RJ shared his background - he is now a case manager at a private detox and rehab center in Byron Bay.
• He discussed his journey into alcoholism and drug addiction, which started in his early 20s. This included a 4.5 month bender in Southeast Asia and hitting "rock bottom."
• RJ explained his relapse after rehab and eventual recovery after a "spiritual awakening." He has been sober for multiple years now.

Recovery Process and Counseling Work

• RJ talked about the recovery process - the need for openness, willingness to change, and honesty. He takes a direct approach with clients.
• He shared stories of clients going through transformations, especially ones he underestimated at first.
• RJ explained his counseling techniques and desire to try different holistic approaches to see what works for each client.

Spirituality, Meditation, and Daily Practices

• RJ defined spirituality as connection with a "higher power." He sees it as critical for recovery.
• He shared his daily routine - waking up early, meditating, exercising, fasting, etc. RJ also discussed the importance of technology fasts.
• Meditation helps calm the "monkey mind" and reduce unhealthy mental patterns. RJ tries to be present.

Looking to the Future

• RJ expressed gratitude for his purpose in life now, though he doesn't know why he got sober when others don't.
• He encourages clients to "stick around and find out" what may unfold in recovery.
• RJ aims to combine his counseling work with past hospitality experience to manage a rehab facility someday.

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