This is the addiction recovery story of Hunter Michael Shepherd, who spiraled into IV fentanyl and meth addiction by his early 20s. After surviving a drug-induced psychosis caused by Flocka, multiple relapses, and near-death experiences, Hunter found long-term sobriety. Today, he’s a leading voice in the recovery space, helping others through interventions and global advocacy.
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00:00 Introduction to Recoverycast
00:36 Meet Hunter Michael Shepard
01:47 Hunter's Early Struggles with Addiction
04:49 The Cycle of Relapse and Recovery
09:27 A Turning Point: The Last Relapse
18:10 Rebuilding Life and Finding Community
20:10 Hunter's Work in the Recovery Community
22:59 International Perspectives on Treatment
23:45 Commitment to Long-Term Treatment
24:17 Global Treatment Standards
24:47 Introduction to Recovery.com
25:29 The Intervention Process
27:23 Building Rapport During Interventions
28:29 The Importance of Willingness in Recovery
31:10 Life After Addiction
36:32 The Role of Recovery Coaching
38:49 The Power of Vulnerability and Transformation
43:42 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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