One Day at a Time: In Recovery in Baltimore

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Host Theo Hill brings an interesting background to this podcast about addiction and recovery. He's been in recovery himself for 19 years now, after struggling with a heroin addiction for much of his life. Today, Theo drives a truck for a living and also works as a certified counselor at Alcohol and Drug Intervention (ADI) in Glen Burnie. Join Theo and his guests for honest, intimate, and personal conversations about the lure of addiction, the toll it takes, and the strength required to overcome its grip.

  1. A Farewell From Theo

    19/05/2022

    A Farewell From Theo

    In this final episode of the series, Theo reflects on his two years as host of One Day at a Time, he shares some exciting personal and professional news, and he gives some timely advice for listeners who are struggling with addiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 phút
  2. I take me wherever I go: Luke’s journey

    17/02/2022

    I take me wherever I go: Luke’s journey

    Luke and his big brother didn’t get along, until they started smoking marijuana together. But what started as a bonding experience became a slippery slope for Luke’s addictive personality. Next came pills, then heroin. Luke is about to celebrate seven years clean, and he talks with Theo about what he’s learned along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 phút
  3. I was using without my permission: John’s story

    20/01/2022

    I was using without my permission: John’s story

    When he was young, John recalls that the other kids around him had normal aspirations. But he says that, as far back as he can remember, his only goal was to get drunk and high. John talks with Theo about the toll of his long-term addiction and the lessons he’s learned in his past six years clean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 phút
  4. Sitting still: a conversation with Chrissy & Peppy

    18/11/2021

    Sitting still: a conversation with Chrissy & Peppy

    Chrissy stayed clean for 23 years, and life was good. Then one day she popped an extra prescription pill, and things went downhill fast. She’s in recovery again and working to rebuild her life. Peppy spent a year clean, but a relapse put him in long-term recovery, where he’s focusing on surrendering and accepting help. Theo talks with Chrissy and Peppy about their winding roads to recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 phút
  5. Restoration of sanity: Bill's testimony

    21/10/2021

    Restoration of sanity: Bill's testimony

    Theo talks with his guest, Bill, about relapses, humility, and lessons learned from the example of a lost love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 phút
  6. God Had A Different Plan: Michael’s Story

    21/09/2021

    God Had A Different Plan: Michael’s Story

    After a ten-year stretch of multiple relapses, Michael remembers saying to God, “Either take my life or change it.” Michael talks with Theo about his long journey out of addiction and his ongoing efforts to deal with the wreckage of his past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 phút
  7. Three Years Clean: Joe’s Journey

    09/08/2021

    Three Years Clean: Joe’s Journey

    For Joe, drugs were a convenient escape from childhood trauma, but when he was introduced to crack cocaine at age thirteen, he slipped fast into the grip of addiction. By age 17, Joe was sent to prison for robbery and assault. When he got out, eight years later, he discovered a new addiction – fentanyl.  Joe talks with Theo about the near-death overdose that ultimately spurred him into recovery, where he finally had to face a lifetime of unresolved personal pain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 phút
  8. Don't Let Fear Keep You Stuck: Sheila's Story

    06/07/2021

    Don't Let Fear Keep You Stuck: Sheila's Story

    Theo’s guest, Sheila, suffered an abusive childhood that led to shyness, depression and low self-esteem. In high school, she found a way to an escape and feel comfortable in her own skin: alcohol, marijuana, and then heroin. Her addiction kept her from graduating high school. She ended up getting pregnant, and finally as a young mother she realized that she needed to get clean, for herself and for her son. Sheila talks with Theo about what it takes to break out of what is comfortable and move on to what’s meaningful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 phút
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Host Theo Hill brings an interesting background to this podcast about addiction and recovery. He's been in recovery himself for 19 years now, after struggling with a heroin addiction for much of his life. Today, Theo drives a truck for a living and also works as a certified counselor at Alcohol and Drug Intervention (ADI) in Glen Burnie. Join Theo and his guests for honest, intimate, and personal conversations about the lure of addiction, the toll it takes, and the strength required to overcome its grip.

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