Season 262 Episode 14842

Redefining HALT: A New Path to Recovery and Wellness

After years of battling obesity, ignoring mental health, and masking a drinking problem, my guest hit rock bottom in rehab. Just as sobriety began, life dealt another blow—a rare, aggressive cancer eating away at their shoulder blade. Most would crumble under the weight of such trauma, but instead of relapsing, they developed a powerful system to stay sober and thrive.

HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) is a well-known recovery tool, but it has its flaws—it relies on recognizing emotions in the moment, which isn’t always reliable. My guest took a different approach, transforming HALT into a proactive, structured system that eliminates impulsivity before it starts.

In this episode, we dive into their journey, the flaws of traditional recovery methods, and how a redesigned HALT framework can help not just those in addiction recovery, but anyone seeking better mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on resilience, self-awareness, and taking control of what truly matters.