A Chef's recipe for sober success

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Altered Attitudes

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Addiction trained experts tackle issues around the subject of addiction recovery including alcoholism, drug addiction and behavioural addictions. We will be taking deep dives into both new and old theories. The East Coast Recovery Podcast offers you years of expert advice to supplement your own or a loved ones recovery.

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A Chef's recipe for sober success

Altered Attitudes

2 hours 1 minute 23 seconds

1 year ago

A Chef's recipe for sober success

In this compelling episode, we sit down with David Wilson, a remarkable chef and former client at Rehabs UK, who courageously battled alcoholism in London's restaurant scene. From grappling with anxiety to reaching rock bottom, David shares his journey of self-discovery and sobriety. Delve into the pivotal moments, including his time in rehab, the transformative power of the 12 Steps programme, and the challenges of resuming life as a chef in sobriety. Join us as David reflects on making amends, forgiveness, and navigating the trails of recovery. Discover the inspiring story of how he found a new calling at The Perfect Place to Grow, a cooperative empowering young people in the workforce. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibilities that unfold when we choose a path of recovery. If you enjoyed this episode we recommend watching this one with Professor Luke Trainor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O8xLbzTbxY&t=0s Find out more about A Perfect Place To Grow : https://www.theperfectplacetogrow.org Follow us: Instagram: https://bit.ly/49s2oay Twitter / X: https://bit.ly/3SuNVVi Linkedin: https://bit.ly/41Fl95Q Facebook: https://bit.ly/3MChbFZ Book a free assessment on our website - https://rehabsuk.com/contact/ 00:00 Intro 03:50 Struggling with anxiety 06:00 Becoming a Chef 09:30 Realising something had to change - hitting rock bottom 13:35 Going into Rehab 17:30 A power greater than self 20:45 New Years Eve Party in Rehab 25:00 The foundation of the 12 Steps programme, it’s not about God 32:00 Travelling after rehab and finding a new calling35:00 The rise of tomato Dave - giving back to the community37:25 When one door closes, another one opens 41:00 What recovery looks like on a daily basis - one step at a time 52:00 Is the glass half full or half empty? 01:00:00 Learning to cope with difficult situations, break ups and losing jobs. 01:04:00 Making Amends and Forgiveness 01:20:00 Resuming life as a chef in sobriety 01:26:00 The bridge to normal living 01:30:00 Living the dream & accepting life has its challenges 01:40:00 Do I need to change this or accept it? 01:49:00 Closing remarks, the future for Rehabs UK