Leaving a Legacy of Hope for those in Addiction with Houston Astros Hall of Famer, Jeff Bagwell (ENCORE)
What if surrendering to your current addiction meant winning your future recovery? What if being honest about your struggle meant finding a breakthrough? Our guest shares his journey with alcohol addiction and how he finds freedom through humility and surrender. This week, we are talking with MLB Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell about Addiction Recovery. This week, we are talking with MLB Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell about his Addiction Recovery. Jeff shares with us that despite fame and success, no one is immune to addiction. But, Jeff shares how sobriety has allowed him to leave a legacy of hope for adolescents in addiction. Jeff Bagwell is an American former professional baseball first baseman and coach who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) playing career with the Houston Astros . In this episode, we discuss the importance of honesty in sharing your story and struggle. Jeff reminds us that when we are honest with ourselves and where we are at, this strengthens our recovery. When we have a strong community to help guide us along the way, we are able to make healthier and safer choices. Topics Discussed The gift of humility and how it allows us to help others Overcoming shame and guilt during recovery Leaving a legacy of hope for adolescents in recovery The power of being honest with your story and struggle(s) How finding community leads to breakthrough Connect with Positive Recovery Centers: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg Contact Positive Recovery Centers: If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. Call: 877-476-2743 Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006 Website: https://positiverecovery.com Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ --- About Positive Recovery MD Podcast: The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we'll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners. About Positive Recovery Centers: Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network.