Family Business into Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor | Jeremy Geller [53]

Jeremy Geller joins us to discuss his journey, deciding whether to follow in his family's footsteps or carve his own path. His story delves deep into battling addiction and achieving ten years of sobriety, becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and pursuing a master's in social work. We talk about the challenges of overcoming addiction, finding personal identity, the importance of community and connection, and how Jeremy applies his life experiences to being a coach and counselor. Additionally, the episode explores the broader implications on mental health and the importance of support and communication.
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Jeremy Geller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-geller-9a822987/
Johann Hari: https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong
Rat Park: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/what-does-rat-park-teach-us-about-addiction
Chris Herren: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Herren
Phil Jackson: https://medium.com/@petraivanigova/the-zen-of-phil-jackson-inside-the-mind-of-the-nbas-most-unique-coach-5240bfdcedf6
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Beacon-Classics/dp/080701883X/https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Beacon-Classics/dp/080701883X/
Viktor Frankl and Crabbing: https://alearningaday.blog/2015/03/29/viktor-frankl-and-crabbing-the-200-words-project/
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▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills
00:55 Jeremy Geller's Background and Career
01:36 Journey to Sobriety
03:16 Struggles with Family Expectations
06:13 Understanding Addiction and Recovery
16:29 The Role of Community and Connection
19:09 Challenges in Treating Addiction
28:36 Struggles with Moderation and Goal Setting
29:24 Continuous Improvement and Overcoming Addictions
31:56 The Concept and Challenges of Social Work
40:21 Balancing Coaching and Personal Development
43:55 Engaging Youth in Conversations about Substance Abuse
48:28 The Importance of Positive Reinforcement in Coaching
57:18 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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