To challenge the stigma and stereotypes often associated with drug and alcohol addiction, the CBP Substance and Alcohol Misuse Prevention program presents the “Living in Recovery” podcast series. The quarterly podcast series highlights the reality that recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is possible by sharing the experiences of CBP employees who manage their sobriety for life.
Episodes
Living in Recovery - Episode 10
Brett describes his personal battles, the turning points, and the power of seeking help. His story is a powerful reminder that our past does not define our future. Brett discusses the catalyst that led to his seeking treatment, and how he still applies the lessons he learned to his life today.”
09/10/2024
Living in Recovery - Episode 9
Overcoming Isolation, Alana’s Journey To Recovery: Alana opens up about her brave battle with addiction and the incredible journey to reclaim her life. From facing the darkness of isolation to finding hope and support through AA, Alana's story is an emotional testament to the power of seeking help and community.
08/01/2024
Living in Recovery - Episode 7
Mark’s Interview: Mark shares his recovery experience and how treatment helped him come to terms with his addiction and discusses what works for him in his approach to recovery. His unique experience shows how everyone’s road to recovery is personal and can take any shape that the person needs to recover from addiction.
06/07/2024
Living in Recovery - Episode 6
Jimmy’s Journey from Lifestyle Choice to Recovering From Problem Drinking.
Jimmy shares his recovery experience and how treatment helped him come to terms with his addiction. Jimmy talks about how drinking changed from a lifestyle choice to becoming a problem and currently how recovery is an integral part of his life.
10/17/2023
Living In Recovery - Episode 5 Part 1
Struggling in Silence: John walks us through the challenges he overcame and what he had to come terms with in order to find strength in his recovery journey.
05/15/2023
Living In Recovery - Episode 5 Part 2
(Continued from Episode 5, part 1) John shares how his life has changed for the better since making his sobriety a priority. John describes how he learned how to have fun again and describes why he views the process of recovery as a “self-discovery program”.
05/15/2023
Living In Recovery - Episode 4
Personal Loss During Recovery: Gabe shares the lessons he’s learned since first beginning his recovery journey and pays tribute to a friend lost along with the way.
01/24/2023
Living In Recovery - Episode 3
In this episode, our very own podcast producer, Tim, shares his experience growing up with family members who struggled with addiction.
08/09/2022
Living In Recovery - Episode 2 Part 1
In this episode, Carlos, a member of the Peer Support program, discusses his realization of the effects his addiction was having on his life and how he decided to seek help. Carlos shares how going to treatment, addressing the underlying issues, and what happened after he returned home helped him come to terms with who he wants to be.
06/09/2022
Living In Recovery - Episode 2 Part 2
(continued from Episode 2, part 1) Carlos discusses what life is like after treatment helped him to find something greater for himself. Carlos describes what life is like living in recovery, to include being a peer support instructor, having an improved relationship with his family, and more fulfillment with his work as an Agent. Carlos discusses the support from his chain of command and how it has helped him get where he is today.
06/09/2022
Living In Recovery - Episode 1
Jason discusses his recovery experience and how treatment helped him to come to terms with his addiction. Jason, a Border Patrol Agent, details his approach to recovery and how his connection to a community of people, a practice of meditation, and awareness of his physical self are layers of accountability in his design for recovery.
