#70 Adam Gelinas - From Addict to Therapist
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The Founder of First Step Men's Therapy comes on the show to tell his story of recovery and healing! Adam escaped his reality as a kid by fantasizing about travelling to other places in the world. Once he was older and discovered alcohol, this became his new escape. Working as a flight attendant was another escape, but he eventually returned home realizing that he needed to ask for help. We talk about how to ask for help, why there is a crisis in men's mental health, apprehension around spirituality in 12 step recovery, and lots more! Adam's site: https://www.firststepmenstherapy.com/ Adam's insta: https://www.instagram.com/firststepmenstherapy/ My insta: https://www.instagram.com/addictivepodcast/
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