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Riley Whelan | From Alcohol & Marijuana Addiction to Sober Living, AA Recovery, & ADHD Healing
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In this raw addiction recovery story, Riley Whalen shares her journey through ADHD, alcoholism, marijuana dependency, and academic failure. From a cross-country escape to multiple rehab stints, Riley opens up about how sober living, 12-step programs, and deep personal work helped her reclaim her life—and become a recovery advocate to over 100,000 followers.
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00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections
00:21 Welcome to Recovery Cast
02:32 Riley's Early Experiences with Alcohol and Marijuana
09:43 High School Struggles and Family Dynamics
14:22 The Turning Point: Realizing the Need for Help
17:01 The California Journey and Return Home
22:40 First Steps Towards Recovery
27:06 Realizing Alcoholism
27:25 Connecting with Others in Treatment
27:39 The Power of Shared Experiences
28:47 Recovery.com Sponsorship
29:41 Processing Emotions in Treatment
31:18 Defining Alcoholism
35:05 Facing Fears in Treatment
37:15 Transitioning to Sober Living
43:03 Relapse and Recovery
50:40 Life in Recovery
55:09 Advice for Those in Fear
55:54 Conclusion and Social Media
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