70. Breaking the Stigma's of Addiction - Garret Biss

We cover:

* Responsible benevolence

* Ending the idea that you must suffer in silence

* How you can begin to support a loved one who is struggling

And much more

Garret is a retired Marine Corps Pilot. Transitioning from a career of military service was a traumatic chapter in his life – one defined by near-constant anxiety, regular panic attacks, and a battle with substance use. Through surviving the experience, he began a journey of personal discovery and a search for purpose and meaning in life. This journey led him to earn a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) from The Flourishing Center™, and a certification as a human-potential trainer from the Canfield Training Group. Garret combined this training and insight gained from personal experience to create the Thriving in YOUR Recovery™ program with a mission to serve others who are facing a similar struggle.

Through his professional experience, education, and personal journey, he has cultivated a wealth of valuable insight and resources for overcoming adversity, developing resilience against addiction, and finding ways to use a troubled past and the challenges of today to build a better tomorrow.

Garret currently lives in New Bern, North Carolina. When he's not traveling around the world speaking or serving his favorite non-profit, One Million Goal (OneMillionGoal.org), he can be found loitering in a coffee shop, snapping pictures of a sunset, or strolling the town with his “mini-me” (his daughter KK).

Stay connected with Garret:

Website: www.thrivinginyourrecovery.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarretBissFan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbbiss/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/garretbbiss

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https://jessebrisendine.lpages.co/a-handful-of-hope