The Return Project
The Return Project
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Bryan K. White
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Dr. Rob Kelly: From Homelessness to Recovery Dr, Transforming lives & Science behind the disease

S1 E18 • Sep 11, 2025 • 53 mins

Bryan White kicks off the Recovery Mini series with Dr. Rob Kelly, who shares his journey from alcoholism and homelessness to success. Dr. Kelly discusses his pivotal moment of change, emphasizing spirituality and divine intervention. He reflects on academic challenges, the incurability of alcoholism, and its mental health links, critiquing the role of food and pharmaceuticals. The episode delves into the impact of nonalcoholic beverages, forced recovery, the AA 12-Step Program, and Dr. Kelly's family-focused recovery approach. Dr. Kelly highlights overcoming societal judgment, gratitude, and humility, emphasizing the ripple effect of kindness and living one's best life.

Key Points

  • True recovery involves addressing both the individual's addiction and the underlying trauma that affects the entire family unit.
  • Alcoholism is a disease with genetic and neurological components, making it distinct from other forms of addiction which can often be environmentally induced.
  • Our food and pharmaceutical industries play significant roles in perpetuating addiction and mental health issues, necessitating a holistic approach to treatment and prevention.
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