Fatherhood, Fear & Recovery

In this honest and deeply relatable episode of Addicted to Recovery, the boys sit down with returning guest Chris to explore what recovery really looks like beyond the meetings.

Two years on, Chris opens up about life with a growing family, the daily challenge of applying recovery principles at home, and the constant tug-of-war between selflessness and self-centered thinking. From isolation and intrusive thoughts to relationships, parenting, and the struggle for presence, this conversation gets real about the messy middle of recovery.

Together, they unpack:

• Why family often gets a “different version” of us than the outside world
• The role of fear, control, and emotional sensitivity in addiction
• Intrusive thoughts, escapism, and the addict’s tendency to catastrophize
• The importance of service, presence, and small daily actions
• How recovery evolves over time through experience, not perfection

With humour, vulnerability, and brutal honesty, this episode shines a light on the internal battles that don’t disappear when the substances do—and the tools that help navigate them.

If you’ve ever struggled with being present, battled your own thoughts, or wondered why you react the way you do, this one will hit home.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.