Doctor & Felon Reveal Why Addicts Relapse

In episode 49 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Michael Lynch and Dr. Kenny Clark as they return to announce the launch of their new podcast, Solo and Doc, and have a powerful conversation about rebuilding in recovery after losing everything to addiction. We talk about what it felt like to be absent fathers during active addiction and how they worked to repair and rebuild those relationships in sobriety. Dr. Kenny shares an honest look into the inner workings of his relapses, while we also dive into how trauma impacts addiction, the grief of losing friends to substance use, and what it truly takes to heal. This is a raw and real conversation about accountability, fatherhood, relapse, and hope in recovery that you do not want to miss.

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Chapters |

00:00 Introductions & Podcast Origins

01:05 Discussing Recovery & Addiction as a Disease

03:00 Personal Stories of Addiction and Family Impact

09:17 Rebuilding Family Relationships in Recovery

12:00 Trauma, Addiction, and Personal Growth

18:00 Defining Trauma & Its Effects

28:00 Relapse: Understanding the Process

35:30 Emotional States and Relapse Triggers

43:00 Importance of Community in Recovery

47:00 Restarting Recovery After Setbacks

54:30 Transforming Loss into Purpose

01:00:00 Closing Thoughts & Next Steps

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