Episode 170: From Addiction to Authentic Living: Bruce Brackett on Healing, Recovery & Finding Your Way Back

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What if your breaking point could become your breakthrough? This episode shows you how to heal from addiction, emotional pain, and loss—and rebuild a life of meaning, presence, and peace.

Bruce W. Brackett, motivational speaker, visual artist, and mental health advocate, shares his raw journey from addiction to recovery. His story has reached over 1.5 million people because it's honest, hopeful, and deeply human.

If you're navigating a difficult season, feeling stuck, or searching for a fresh start, this conversation will meet you where you are.

You'll discover:

  • How to stay present when everything feels overwhelming

  • What addiction recovery teaches us about emotional resilience

  • Why creativity and service become pathways to healing

  • How sharing your story breaks shame and builds connection

  • Daily practices that ground you in hope and possibility

This episode is for you if: You're seeking emotional healing, moving through grief or loss, recovering from burnout, or ready to reclaim your authentic self.

Healing doesn't happen all at once. It happens one courageous choice at a time.

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More about Bruce W. Brackett:

Bruce W. Brackett (BWB) is a social media personality, author, entrepreneur, self-taught visual artist, and international motivational speaker. Originally from southwest Montana, BWB moved to NYC at the age of 18 to pursue his dreams of being on Broadway. After many distractions, making it to Off-Broadway, and developing several addictions, meth being a big one, BWB found his true calling and his way back to sobriety through art and by advocating for recovery to his online audience of over 1.2 million people. This online community of recovery fuels BWB’s love, passion, creativity, and mission to share positivity and the possibilities of recovery.

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