Why Staying Sober Is Harder Than Getting Sober | Chris Herren

Chris Herren is a former NBA player, recovery advocate, speaker, and founder of Herren Project and Herren Wellness. After a highly public battle with addiction, Chris rebuilt his life through recovery and has now been sober for 18 years. Today, he works with individuals and families struggling with substance use, leads prevention and recovery initiatives, and speaks across the country about addiction, healing, mental health, and what it really takes to build a sustainable life in recovery. Today on the show we discuss: why learning to live sober can be harder than getting sober, the alarming rise of marijuana psychosis in young adults, why community and longer treatment can change recovery outcomes, how Chris came dangerously close to relapse after 15 years sober, the therapy and family work that helped him heal years of shame, and why slowing down and surrounding yourself with the right people may be the key to lasting recovery and much more. Today's sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠Waking Up ⁠⁠⁠ Join me on my meditation journey and get your free 14-day trial here: ⁠⁠https://wakingup.sjv.io/B5V291 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices