Today we have a very cool guest with a refreshingly positive outlook on going to rehab and making some changes. This young man has traveled from across the world to live in the USA and I feel grateful to hear his perspective on recovery. Click the links below to do some further reading on the topics discussed in the interview. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com

Different cultures and addiction:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK248421/

Trying something new:

https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/well/health/try-something-new

Asking for help:

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/09/asking-help-hard-people-want-help-realize

Vulnerability:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o

Making amends:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important

Journaling:

https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling

Helping others:

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness/kindness-matters-guide

Atomic theory:

https://www.britannica.com/science/atomic-theory

Secular 12 steps:

https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf

Self-esteem and recovery:

https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/mental-health/connection-between-self-esteem-addiction

Gratitude:

https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-gratitude/

Discipline:

https://kellercenter.hankamer.baylor.edu/news/story/2022/insider-power-discipline

Goals:

https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/