Chris B.'s Journey Towards Sobriety & Spirituality

PosCom Talks: Prevention Science (FRFAA)

Join Professor P. for an inspiring finale to his exploratory series, hosting a powerful interview with Chris B., a recovery and peer support specialist. Chris delves into his transformative journey from addiction to sobriety using a unique healing method – music. Re-live Chris's poignant account of his struggle with addiction, his low points, and his eventual path to healing. This episode also addresses the pervasive drug problem across societal segments, thereby broadening the dialogue about addiction.

Get an intimate insight into Chris's family dynamics and how they influenced his addiction. Hear about his complicated relationship with his father, a fellow recovering addict, and how it both fueled his addiction and served as an inspiration to overcome it. Witness the deep emotional toll of addiction in a family setting and gain better understanding of such complexities.

Participate in Chris's spiritual journey towards recovery. Despite struggling with his Catholic faith, Chris recognizes that believing in a higher power played a vital role in his healing process. This episode also shares a meaningful anecdote involving Chris's father and a symbolic rock that reinforced Chris's faith in his recovery journey.

Follow the narrative of a 41-year-old teacher grappling with addiction and eventually achieving recovery. Learn about his experiences in prison, his path to self-acceptance, struggles with a 12-step fellowship, subsequent relapse, and finally, his unusual sanctuary within prison where deep introspection led to personal growth and strength to beat addiction.

Dig into the importance of music in Chris's life. Witness his transformation from a self-doubting musician seeking validation to an artist creating music purely for self-expression and satisfaction, free from fear of judgement. Discover the powerful blend of music therapy and recovery, and how it's not only about healing from addiction but also about finding passion and redefining one's identity.

Experience Chris's drive to educate others, a trait he nurtured from a young age and preserved despite his addiction. Learn about his roles as a peer recovery specialist, training, facilitating, and helping others in their recovery journeys. Despite the challenging past marked by addiction, he continues to engage with his musical passion, yielding a new album with renowned collaborators, a duet career with his wife, and a renewed excitement for music.

As Professor P. and Chris wrap up, listeners are left with a vital message of hope, change, resilience and the healing power of music. This account not only brings empathy and admiration for those battling addiction but also reaffirms the undeniable will of human spirit and the inspiring hope that recovery is always within reach.