<p>This week's guest, Duane, talks about how his spiritual upbringing left him trying to fill an emptiness by overeating, drinking, or having sex. Duane talks about his dual substance use disorder and eating disorder, along with his bout with homelessness, joblessness, heartbreak, and mending relationships with his family. Duane became sober on March 13, 2020.</p>

This week's guest, Duane, talks about how his spiritual upbringing left him trying to fill an emptiness by overeating, drinking, or having sex. Duane talks about his dual substance use disorder and eating disorder, along with his bout with homelessness, joblessness, heartbreak, and mending relationships with his family. Duane became sober on March 13, 2020.

I was trying to fill a god-sized hole

Pride Institute is a substance use disorder and addiction treatment program that was first opened in 1986 as a direct response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Pride exclusively serves members of the LGBTQ+ community who are 18 years of age or older in both residential and outpatient settings. This podcast is dedicated to the voices of our alumni who have successfully maintained their sobriety post-treatment. 

Co-hosts, Kaylee Hoaby and Luke Miller, interview different guests each week on topics specific to the LGBTQ+ recovery community. Theme music and editing are done by Evan Cepeda-Sox.

If you or someone you know needs help call us at 800-547-7433 or visit our website at pride-institute.com.

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Pride Institute is a substance use disorder and addiction treatment program that was first opened in 1986 as a direct response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Pride exclusively serves members of the LGBTQ+ community who are 18 years of age or older in both residential and outpatient settings. This podcast is dedicated to the voices of our alumni who have successfully maintained their sobriety post-treatment. Co-hosts, Kaylee Hoaby and Luke Miller, interview different guests each week on topics specific to the LGBTQ+ recovery community. Theme music and editing are done by Evan Cepeda-Sox. If you or someone you know needs help call us at 800-547-7433 or visit our website at pride-institute.com.

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