Listen "Overcome Addiction Shame & Stigma: How to Thrive in Recovery and Prevent Relapse"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this deeply honest episode, Jacobo Cavestany, Relapse Prevention Therapist at The Balance, shares his personal journey through addiction, grief, and recovery. He speaks about the shame of hiding his struggles, the impact of losing his sister, and the spiral into depression that followed.Jacobo opens up about what it really means to hit rock bottom—manipulation, relapse, and suicidal thoughts—while also reflecting on the moments that helped him begin to heal: therapy, trust, and learning to face emotions rather than escape them.Today, as a practitioner, Jacobo transforms his lived experience into guidance for others. He explains why empathy, honesty, and individualized recovery are at the heart of his work, and what long-term healing really looks like: imperfect, non-linear, but deeply human.🔗🔗 Tune in for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, loss, and recovery—and the strength it takes to start again.About Jacobo: Having walked the path of addiction and recovery himself, Jacobo brings a unique blend of lived experience and therapeutic expertise to his work. He understands the complexity of relapse, the weight of shame, and the courage it takes to heal. Through empathy and authenticity, he helps others find their own way forward.For further mental health information and support, visit The Balance RehabClinic website: https://balancerehabclinic.com/Follow Abdullah Boulad:https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullahboulad/https://www.instagram.com/abdullahboulad/You can order Abdullah’s book, ‘Living A Life In Balance’, here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/...Follow The Balance RehabClinic:https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebalancerehabclinic/https://www.instagram.com/thebalancerehabclinic/
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