How Rob’s community wanted to thank him for his contribution
to the community and invited him to meet the Queen. And what his
inner dialogue was like (hint: he was not happy).
Rob talks about his childhood growing up and how his identify
was formed but it was not an easy road to becoming a successful
entrepreneur.
Rob talks about his recovery journey and gives us a “happiness
disclaimer.”
At 38, Rob found himself looking within the dark places of his
subconscious which was hugely frightening for Rob.
How a flashback led him to relieving a traumatic event.
He wanted to stop the pain so much that he made a conscious
decision to take his life.
What Rob’s interview process for therapists was like and what
his litmus test was like for finding a therapist.
What Rob’s therapist told him to do right before he wanted to
take that next hit that Rob credits as “her genius.”
How Rob’s underlying belief system helped him to find hope in
recovery.
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About the Podcast
Atheists in Recovery podcast will address the spiritual and scientific belief systems of people in long term recovery in order to deconstruct limiting thought patterns, and introduce new behaviors and routines you can use.