"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
Finding Light in the Dark: Burton Fischler’s Journey
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Hi Reader, This week on The Addicted Mind Podcast, I had a powerful and emotional conversation with Burton Fischler, author of The Gift: Trauma to Triumph. Burton shares the almost unimaginable loss of his wife, Barbara, and how he navigated the deep trauma that followed. His story is heartbreaking—but also incredibly hopeful. We talk about what it really means to live with PTSD, how writing became part of his healing, and why gratitude—not joy—is often the first step toward rebuilding your life. Burton also shares how he found purpose by becoming a substance abuse counselor and helping others move from shame and isolation into connection and growth. It’s a heavy episode, but an important one, and I think you’ll find a lot of strength in Burton’s honesty and hard-won wisdom. Take good care, P.S. If this episode speaks to you, you might want to jot down a moment or insight that stands out. Sometimes a single line can be the thing that sticks with us when we need it most. |
The Addicted Mind Podcast
"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
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