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Overcome Addiction Shame & Stigma: How to Thrive in Recovery and Prevent Relapse
Manage episode 506824653 series 2850290
In this deeply honest episode, Jacobo Cavestany, Relapse Prevention Therapist at The Balance, shares his personal journey through addiction, grief, and recovery. He speaks about the shame of hiding his struggles, the impact of losing his sister, and the spiral into depression that followed.
Jacobo opens up about what it really means to hit rock bottom—manipulation, relapse, and suicidal thoughts—while also reflecting on the moments that helped him begin to heal: therapy, trust, and learning to face emotions rather than escape them.
Today, as a practitioner, Jacobo transforms his lived experience into guidance for others. He explains why empathy, honesty, and individualized recovery are at the heart of his work, and what long-term healing really looks like: imperfect, non-linear, but deeply human.
🔗🔗 Tune in for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, loss, and recovery—and the strength it takes to start again.
About Jacobo: Having walked the path of addiction and recovery himself, Jacobo brings a unique blend of lived experience and therapeutic expertise to his work. He understands the complexity of relapse, the weight of shame, and the courage it takes to heal. Through empathy and authenticity, he helps others find their own way forward.
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Chapters
1. Early Addiction & Shame (00:00:00)
2. Hiding Addiction & Family Discovery (00:02:06)
3. Gambling, Confession & Sister’s Suicide (00:04:52)
4. Grief, Depression & Emotional Collapse (00:06:07)
5. Tools for Coping with Depression (00:08:35)
6. First Addictions, Emotional Avoidance & Early Exposure (00:09:13)
7. Childhood, Genetics & Environment (00:10:50)
8. Behavioral vs. Substance Addiction (00:12:05)
9. Losing Control & Emotional Numbing (00:14:04)
10. Stealing, Manipulation & Rock Bottom (00:19:15)
11. Substance Use & Suicidal Thoughts (00:22:58)
12. Bullying, Isolation & Social Challenges (00:24:00)
13. Rehab, Resistance & Starting Recovery (00:25:38)
14. Time, Motivation & Individualized Recovery (00:28:43)
15. Addiction as the Only Light Left (00:32:43)
16. Relapse, Guilt & Learning Through Failure (00:34:04)
17. Trust, Therapy & Emotional Healing (00:38:13)
18. Emotional Education, Honesty & Technology’s Impact (00:41:05)
19. Storytelling, Empathy & Sister’s Memory (00:44:11)
20. Processing Loss & Unanswered Questions (00:51:58)
21. From Patient to Practitioner: Why He Now Helps Others (00:53:22)
22. Therapy Models & Building Trust with Clients (00:57:13)
23. Preparing for Life After Rehab (01:08:17)
24. Substituting Addictions & What Recovery Really Means (01:13:42)
25. Long-Term Recovery & Final Advice (01:25:32)
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