Building Resiliency - Welcome to the Unnecessary Harm Podcast

Episode description:

In this powerful episode of the Unnecessary Harm Podcast, Shane Varcoe sits down with Danny Shannon, a man whose personal journey through addiction, incarceration, and homelessness has led him to become a beacon of hope for others. Danny shares his incredible story of resilience, including surviving nearly 50 rehab attempts and making a life-changing decision that led him to 15 years of sobriety.

Danny talks about his lowest points, from living under a bridge in withdrawal to contemplating suicide in a prison cell. Yet, it was through these profound struggles that he found the strength to change his life. He opens up about the pivotal moment on Christmas Day 2009 when, for the first time, he chose to reject the path of addiction and instead walked towards recovery.

Now the founder of Encapsulator, a CBT-based video journaling app, Danny has dedicated his life to helping others track their recovery, process trauma, and heal from addiction. In this episode, he highlights the importance of decision-making in the recovery process and the power of taking small, daily steps towards change. Danny also discusses the public health model, the importance of abstinence in recovery, and the challenges of enabling versus helping loved ones suffering from addiction.

With raw honesty and hard-won wisdom, Danny shares valuable insights into both personal growth and the support systems that are crucial in overcoming substance use. Whether you’re navigating your own recovery or supporting someone else through theirs, this episode provides essential guidance and hope.

Tune in for an unforgettable conversation on resilience, healing, and the tools that can help transform lives.

Episode timeline

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:00 Exploring the topic
  • 00:00 Closing remarks
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