On the 33rd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by David Dunn. David describes himself as an alcoholic prison leaver trying to be the change he wants to see in the world. He is the CEO & Founder of Release Mates CIC, a group that brings positive change to individuals in the immediate hours following their release from prison.

In this episode, David shares his inspirational journey from hitting rock bottom with addiction in prison to finding the courage to make a change, and ultimately dedicating himself to serving others who are in a similar situation to where he once was.

We delve into the roles that spirituality, nature, being of service to others, honesty, and human connection played in this journey. Additionally, we discuss the significance of letting go of control and how this shift transformed his experience of life.

If you are currently facing a difficult period in your life or struggling to find meaning and purpose, there is a wealth of valuable insights in this conversation. David is incredibly honest and open about how his life turned around, sharing many profound and noteworthy perspectives on life, regardless of your current circumstances.

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Running Order:

02:15 Letting go of needing answers in recovery from addiction

04:21 Connecting to a secular spirituality and nature in recovery

09:40 How can I be of service to others?

12:42 Being honest with ourselves

19:05 Experiencing rock bottom

24:15 Finding courage and purpose to change

30:54 Being kinder to ourselves

32:38 Learning to let go of trying to controlling life

37:33 Living life through a different lens

40:33 Obsession with the perception of our lives

43:29 How Release Mates was formed

48:22 Trust and human connection

56:24 Summary of the conversation

57:40 What is a good life for David?

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- Release Mates' website: https://www.releasemates.org/

- David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dunn-3b307387/