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Learning to Forgive Yourself (to Forgive Others) with Joseph Gorordo, LCDC
This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Joseph Gorordo. Joseph is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor who has been in substance abuse treatment since 2009. In long-term recovery since 2008, Joseph is also the Vice President of Business Development for Recovery Unplugged, Former President of the Austin Chapter of the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, and current President-Elect for that same organization.
In 2019, Joseph was awarded the Terry D. Hale Professional of the Year award and has built and developed various programs, including Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Extended Care Programs. Joseph also co-hosts the Talksicology Podcast, a weekly live discussion on mental health, addiction, and recovery.
During their conversation, Joseph shares how he never felt like he fit in growing up, leading to experimenting with drugs and alcohol. However, drugs and alcohol quickly became his identity and consumed his life. After years of justifying his addiction, stealing money from his mom to pay for drugs, and trying to live up to the facade of living a rockstar movie lifestyle, Joseph knew he needed to make a change.
In long-term recovery, Joseph now creates opportunities for others to find their way back. He recognizes how helpless many families feel when witnessing their loved ones struggling with addiction and provides resources to help them on their road to recovery. Joseph says the greatest thing recovery ever gave him was a loving family. By assisting individuals with their addictions, he can extend that same love and gratitude.
Topics Discussed:
- Great lengths families often go to help loved ones facing addiction
- Why a strong community is essential to our recovery journey
- Learning to forgive others by learning to forgive yourself
- Why living a double life catches up with us when battling addiction
- The greatest gift recovery can give us
Connect with Joseph Gorordo, LCDC:
- Website: https://www.recoveryunplugged.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joseph.gorordo
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinsoberdad/
- Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/422YfzhbHRBMiKJXfs1uva
Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg
Contact Positive Recovery Centers:
If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help.
- Call: 877-476-2743
- Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006
- Website: https://positiverecovery.com
- Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/
- FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/
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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:
The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.
This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.
To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we'll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.
About Positive Recovery Centers:
Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network.
Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.
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This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Joseph Gorordo. Joseph is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor who has been in substance abuse treatment since 2009. In long-term recovery since 2008, Joseph is also the Vice President of Business Development for Recovery Unplugged, Former President of the Austin Chapter of the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, and current President-Elect for that same organization.
In 2019, Joseph was awarded the Terry D. Hale Professional of the Year award and has built and developed various programs, including Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Extended Care Programs. Joseph also co-hosts the Talksicology Podcast, a weekly live discussion on mental health, addiction, and recovery.
During their conversation, Joseph shares how he never felt like he fit in growing up, leading to experimenting with drugs and alcohol. However, drugs and alcohol quickly became his identity and consumed his life. After years of justifying his addiction, stealing money from his mom to pay for drugs, and trying to live up to the facade of living a rockstar movie lifestyle, Joseph knew he needed to make a change.
In long-term recovery, Joseph now creates opportunities for others to find their way back. He recognizes how helpless many families feel when witnessing their loved ones struggling with addiction and provides resources to help them on their road to recovery. Joseph says the greatest thing recovery ever gave him was a loving family. By assisting individuals with their addictions, he can extend that same love and gratitude.
Topics Discussed:
- Great lengths families often go to help loved ones facing addiction
- Why a strong community is essential to our recovery journey
- Learning to forgive others by learning to forgive yourself
- Why living a double life catches up with us when battling addiction
- The greatest gift recovery can give us
Connect with Joseph Gorordo, LCDC:
- Website: https://www.recoveryunplugged.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joseph.gorordo
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinsoberdad/
- Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/422YfzhbHRBMiKJXfs1uva
Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg
Contact Positive Recovery Centers:
If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help.
- Call: 877-476-2743
- Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006
- Website: https://positiverecovery.com
- Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/
- FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/
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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:
The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.
This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.
To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we'll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.
About Positive Recovery Centers:
Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network.
Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.