EPISODE 21 – A Talk with Psych Central Podcast Host, Gabe Howard
But Gabe’s statement that his success was dependent on luck doesn’t feel right—at least to me. It’s true that we all have been helped by someone, or even many people. But I truly believe that, until we define for ourselves what we want and claim our own power, our life is not our own. And Gabe has clearly claimed his own power.
There are many people who are given the same opportunity at starting over but are still mired in difficulties and struggle. True, there are many valid reasons why these people are not farther along in their recovery. But Gabe has done hard work to get where he is today—in life and in mental health recovery.
Gabe could easily have resisted his friend Lisa but, instead, he went to the hospital. Therefore, instead of luck, I will say that Gabe’s mind was flexible. He wanted to get well. He was open to getting well. And when you’re open to life, life leads you—as it has led Gabe. We can all learn from him.
—Bud Clayman, Co-Host and Co-Producer, OC87 Recovery Diaries on the Radio; Publisher, OC87 Recovery Diaries
The Psych Central Show podcast (hosted by Gabe Howard)
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