Elevated Conversations: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery
- Excecutive Assistant Pete and Roxy
- Jan 9
- 3 min read
Addiction is a complex and deeply personal challenge that affects individuals, families, and communities around the world. In the Elevated Conversations podcast episode on drug and alcohol addiction recovery, host Pete and Roxy Heibloem talk with David Glass, a Certified Family Law Specialist and former psychologist, about what it takes to overcome addiction and support lasting recovery. This episode goes beyond stereotypes and shame, offering practical understanding, emotional insight, and real hope for anyone on the journey toward sobriety.
Addiction isn’t simply a lack of willpower or moral failure — it is a deeply rooted pattern that often originates from emotional pain, stress, or past trauma. Substances like alcohol and drugs can temporarily numb uncomfortable feelings, but over time they create neurological dependencies that reinforce craving cycles. Long-term recovery requires addressing not only the physical aspects of addiction but also the emotional and psychological roots behind it.
David Glass explains that recovery is about learning new coping mechanisms and reshaping one’s internal narrative around substance use. Instead of viewing addiction only as an external problem to fix, it’s important to see it as an internal pattern to understand and transform. This shift in mindset is a crucial first step toward lasting recovery.
A major theme of the episode is that recovery isn’t linear. People don’t go from active addiction straight to permanent sobriety without effort, support, and often setbacks. Relapses can and do happen, but they do not signify failure — they are part of the learning and healing process. Each experience offers insight into what triggers cravings and how one can better support sobriety going forward.
For many in recovery, the journey includes building new routines, strengthening emotional regulation skills, and developing connections with supportive communities. These elements reinforce the idea that recovery isn’t about removing a substance from life — it’s about building a fulfilling life without the substance.
One of the most powerful factors in recovery is connection with others. Whether through family, support groups, therapy, or peer communities, having people who understand, encourage, and hold someone accountable can significantly improve outcomes. Many recovery programs emphasize this principle — from community-based meetings to online support groups and professional counseling.
In the Elevated Conversations discussion, Glass underscores how interpersonal support helps rebuild trust, reinforce positive habits, and create a sense of belonging that addiction once tried to claim. This sense of community becomes a lifeline during difficult moments and a continual source of strength on the recovery path.
Recovery also involves practical strategies that help individuals manage stress and avoid relapse:
Self-awareness: Recognizing emotional triggers and patterns that lead to substance use.
Healthy routines: Establishing structure through sleep, nutrition, exercise, and hobbies.
Emotional processing: Learning to sit with uncomfortable feelings rather than distract from them.
Professional help: Engaging therapists, counselors, or medical professionals to guide recovery.
These tools support not only the physical aspects of sobriety but also the emotional and psychological growth that sustains long-term change.
Drug and alcohol addiction recovery is not a single moment of decision — it’s a lifelong journey of understanding, healing, and transformation. The Elevated Conversations episode highlights that recovery involves more than stopping substance use; it means reshaping one’s relationship with stress, emotions, and life triggers, while building a supportive community and meaningful routines. By reframing addiction as a challenge that requires compassion, strategy, and connection, individuals can move toward sobriety with hope, resilience, and sustainable growth.
Whether you’re navigating your own recovery or supporting someone you care about, remember: recovery is possible, and every small step forward matters. 🕊️
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