In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, Patrick shares his compelling journey of overcoming addiction, shame, and personal struggles. He delves into his early years of heroin addiction, the life-changing intervention by his parents, and his path to recovery that began at the age of 19. Now 42 and over 22 years sober, Patrick works as a nurse practitioner in substance abuse and also helps men dealing with various life struggles. He recounts significant breakthroughs in his personal Growth, including a transformative Coaching experience and a profound conversation with his mother on family Trauma. Patrick emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, connection, and continuous self-growth in his recovery and coaching work, offering invaluable insights for anyone facing similar challenges.
Patrick Casey is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and personal coach, who has been sober and in recovery since 19. He has 7 years of experience working in substance abuse treatment. His mission is to provide men with a new structured process and a safe place to be vulnerable. Patrick’s mission: “I help men riddled with self-hate, worry, and insecurity, transform self-destructive patterns, so they can experience self-love, respect, and joy.”
Connect with Patrick:
www.patrickcaseyjr.com
Instagram: @patrickcaseyjr
Facebook: Patrick MC Jr.
You Tube Channel: @PatrickCaseyjr
e-mail: patrick@patrickcaseyjr.com
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:44 Patrick’s Journey to Recovery
02:52 Struggles with Shame and Addiction
04:47 Understanding Addiction and Trauma
08:02 Breakthrough Moments and Personal Growth
12:59 Navigating Relationships and Personal Challenges
19:55 Maintaining Connection and Spiritual Practice
21:41 Redefining Higher Power
22:07 Law of Attraction Practices
23:04 Recovery and Connection
25:24 Ego and Humility in Recovery
26:19 Facing Fears and Personal Growth
28:03 Navigating Relationships in Recovery
32:51 Generational Healing and Family Dynamics
43:41 Helping Others in Recovery
44:43 Resources and Final Thoughts
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I am a men's coach, therapist, group facilitator, podcaster and author. My journey began five years ago when I was going through a separation. I found myself alone and in a shame spiral that our culture and society covertly exert on people due to the perceived "failure" of a marriage. Unfortunately, I personalized that message which led me to fall deeper into a hole, causing me to surround myself with people that did not serve me and engage in substance abuse. While seeking therapy, I was not making the wholesale changes I needed.
As part of my experience with therapy, I realized that I am not alone in the challenges men my age experience (I separated at the age of 34/35). I realized I could be a voice for men like myself and offer support in this space. In the middle of the pandemic, I applied for a Master's degree in Psychology to become a therapist. This change was a significant shift for me as I worked in the corporate world as an engineer. Once I leaned into the space of supporting other men, I also started a podcast to normalize these difficult conversations and started a men's group a year later with the support of a friend.
I thought I was giving something back when I started the men's group. However, I quickly realized I was getting substantially more from the connections I built than I initially anticipated. It was also something I needed because I was going through another breakup.
At that point, I also realized that I had not taken the time to heal, and I was outsourcing my healing through romantic relationships, substances, material acquisitions and superficial relationships. I decided to step away from the outgoing lifestyle and started to focus on my healing which was another phase of evolution for me on my journey. Over the last year and a half, I have become mindful of the people I spend my time with. I have cleaned my lifestyle of substances, toxic environments and behaviours. I have focused on my sleep, my health and my knowledge. I have improved my spiritual relationship with myself, which was lacking the most over the past five years. This is the best I have felt.
As part of my solitude journey and to find myself again, I also released a book encapsulating my journey, which I hope to share with others. My book is titled: The Pursuit of Self-Love.
