Leaving a Legacy of Hope for those in Addiction with Houston Astros Hall of Famer, Jeff Bagwell Positive Recovery MD

What if surrendering to your current addiction meant winning your future recovery? 
What if being honest about your struggle meant finding breakthrough?
Our guest shares his journey with alcohol addiction and how he finds freedom through humility and surrender. 
This week, we are talking with MLB Hall of Famer, Jeff Bagwell, about addiction recovery. Jeff shares with us that despite fame and success, no one is immune to addiction. But, Jeff shares how sobriety has allowed him to leave a legacy of hope for adolescents in addiction. 
Jeff Bagwell is an American former professional baseball first baseman and coach who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) playing career with the Houston Astros.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of honesty in sharing your story and struggle. Jeff reminds us that when we are honest with ourselves and where we are at, this strengthens our recovery. When we have a strong community to help guide us along the way, we are able to make healthier and safer choices.
Topics Discussed
The gift of humility and how it allows us to help others Overcoming shame and guilt during recovery Leaving a legacy of hope for adolescents in recovery The power of being honest with your story and struggle(s) How finding community leads to breakthrough Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast
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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, it will 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. 
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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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.  

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help. 
Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, in