The One You Feed Special Episode: Exploring The Different Paths to Recovery
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Jan 31, 2024 
Laura Cathcart-Robbins, host of "The Only One in the Room" and author, shares her personal journey through addiction and recovery. Carl Erik Fisher, an addiction specialist from Columbia University, offers a bioethical perspective on recovery pathways. Holly Whitaker, author of "Quit Like a Woman," discusses women's unique experiences with alcohol. Together, they explore the differences between sobriety and recovery, the significance of community support, and the implications of Dry January, challenging traditional views on relapse and medication-assisted treatment.
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Sobriety vs. Recovery
- Laura Cathcart-Robbins shares her experience of 15 years of sobriety.
- Initially, sobriety meant abstinence, which was excruciating, but engaging in a 12-step program brought relief and recovery.
Diverse Paths to Recovery
- Recovery is a personal journey with diverse paths, not just about stopping substance use.
- Definitions of recovery can be used for gatekeeping and judging, especially within medical and recovery communities.
Recovery as Growth
- Sobriety, as abstinence, was important for Eric Zimmer but not the only goal.
- Recovery isn't going back but becoming something new, focusing on personal growth and emotional maturity.
