“We can't be honest with others until we are able to be honest with ourselves.” - David Hampton

David Hampton has lived in the Greater Nashville, TN area since 1988. Behind the scenes, David was a man confronting his own alcoholism and recovery process. He began his journey into sobriety in June of 2005 which eventually led him to pursue his certification as a credentialed Certified Professional Addiction/Recovery Coach (CPRC) now working in private practice in Greater Nashville.  David works closely with Nashville area treatment centers, nonprofit recovery organizations, and often speaks with faith-based recovery groups dealing with addiction recovery and spiritual belief systems.

He is also a public speaker and the author of two books, Our Authentic Selves: Reflections On What We Believe and What We Wish We Believed, and his most recent book, After the Miracle: Illusions Along the Path to Restoration. Both books speak to the unique challenges and day-to-day practices that contribute to a life of long-term sobriety. David is co-host of the weekly Positive Sobriety Podcast along with his close friend and co-host author and speaker, Nate Larkin.  David is also a frequent blogger, guest, and contributor for various podcasts and addiction recovery websites. 

On today’s episode, John and David have a great time on the show talking and reconnecting after many years. David shares some of the tragic experiences that drove him to a lifestyle of addiction which was a very dark period in his life. He however explains how crucial it is to seek help from those you can trust and eventually get the necessary professional help that will enable you to walk in long term positive sobriety.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE EPISODE

• 05:54 The importance of tenacity
• 10:02 How the addiction started
• 18:27 How to stand strong through challenges
• 25:50 Why is it disruptive to get sober
• 34:41 It is important to do what you love
• 37:58 The difference between a therapist and a coach
• 40:09 How to find help in addiction
• 41:38 Talking back to your addiction

GOLDEN NUGGET FROM TODAY’S SHOW

David says, “The first step to seeking help with your addictions is confiding in your trusted friends. As you hear yourself say it out loud, you begin to identify it as a real problem.”

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