Tuesday Mar 05, 2024

Episode #76 Al Richards "You Are Not The Only One"

Join host Shannan Mondor on 'Fulfillment in Faith' as she and special guest Al Richards dive deep into a gripping conversation about addiction and the power of resilience and transformation. This heartfelt episode unpacks the harsh realities of addiction and the importance of recognising and confronting personal demons. Richards shares the story of his journey from a troubled youth to battling with cocaine addiction, to finding sobriety, change and redemption.

Get up, close and personal with Richards as he shares his life's journey - from his early days in Salt Lake City, his foray into the construction industry, his struggle with corporate life's pressures, and his eventual climb toward sobriety and redemption. Witness the costly toll of his addiction over eight years and understand the damaging effects of addiction not only one oneself but also the people around.

This episode was not only a stark revelation of the struggles of addiction but also an affirmation of the importance of seeking help and the immense power of inner strength. Join us in this episode of 'Fulfillment in Faith' for a deeply personal look into one man's journey towards recovery and the lessons we can draw from it.

From the depth of despair to the pinnacle of resilience, witness the transformational journey of Al Richards. Listen to the story of a man who hid a dark secret under the rug of professional success – a severe cocaine addiction. Listen as he navigates through the tumultuous waves of fear and desperation sparked by a mandatory drug test, the pain of confessing his addiction to his wife, and his struggles after losing his 24-year-long career.

However, even in his darkest of times, a glimmer of hope led to a period of deep soul-searching and physical health transformation. Shining light on a path of introspection and growth, this episode is a testament to individual strength, growth and the transformative power of self-love. Tune in and join the conversation that will leave you with valuable insights on dealing with addiction.

As Al Richards shares his life lessons, delve deep into the importance of self-love and acceptance and learn how loving oneself sets the path towards the realisation of our destiny. As he wraps his enlightening journey, witness the power of spirituality and the peace one finds amidst nature. Join us on this awe-inspiring episode to embark on a journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and love.

Al Richard's Information:

Al Richards is a true inspiration to those who have faced addiction and are seeking a way to overcome it. After battling a weekend alcohol and cocaine addiction for eight years, Al lost his job of 24 years as a result. But instead of giving up, he turned his life around and has spent the past 14 years working tirelessly on himself and helping others understand addiction. In March of 2021, he started The Other Side of Addiction Podcast, which has quickly become a space for open and honest dialogue about addiction and recovery. Al is also the Co-Founder of The Healing Utah Success Summit. Al and Malory Ruesch had a dream of holding an event that would inspire and educate those in recovery and their families. In August of 2022 they held their first event in St. George Utah. Since then, they have done two more summits in April and October of 2023 in Sandy, Utah with a ton of positive feedback. And just this past February, 2023, Al started the ARC/Addiction Resource Collective Networking group, in an effort to connect people with the resources and support they need to overcome addiction. Al believes that it's time to lift each other up, and he is leading the way with his powerful message of hope and healing.

Learn more about Al and his work at

https://www.resiliencetalknetwork.com/the-other-side-of...

https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-other.../id1667993425

https://www.youtube.com/c/TheOtherSideofAddiction

https://theothersideofaddiction.podbean.com/

Al Richards

(The Other Side of Addiction)

Podcast on Resilience Talk Network

The World's Best Resource for Understanding Addiction on Both Sides

https://www.resiliencetalknetwork.com/the-other-side-of-addiction

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-addiction/id1667993425

https://www.youtube.com/c/TheOtherSideofAddiction