In this episode of the podcast, Peter is joined by author, recovering addict and lecturer at Trinity College and UCD Brian Pennie. Brian has suffered at the hands of addiction and in particular heroin addiction. Brian tells us his story of how he transformed his life around and is now 15 years clean. He also shares his experiences and darkest moments of seizures, brain trauma, anxiety and how he went cold turkey from heroin without a detox centre.

There is some fascinating conversation in this one and is a truly inspirational story. However, Brian also shares real life practical advice on how we can trigger change. His experience of being a lecturer and academic, coupled with living with addiction gives him the authority to share tools and tactics that can be implemented by us all to optimise our lives.

Brian speaks about mindfulness, journaling and gratitude at length as strategies that he still uses today to keep on top of his recovery. The most powerful tool he utilises is the acronym for his morning routine MAVIG which triggers positivity to begin each day.

Follow Brian below on his social media and pick up a copy of his book to hear more about his remarkable story.

Website: https://www.brianpennie.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianpennie78/?hl=en

Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bonus-Time-surviving-discovering-everyday/dp/0717186350

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