Can Spirituality REALLY Help You Beat Addiction?

🎙️ Can Spirituality REALLY Help You Beat Addiction?

In this deeply honest and inspiring conversation, Queon Wilcox sits down with Michael Norman to explore one of the most overlooked tools in addiction recovery: spirituality. From the pain of childhood trauma to the silence of addiction and the life-changing power of faith, Michael shares his raw journey toward healing, hope, and transformation.

Discover how family dynamics, mental health, and support systems all play a role in the recovery process — and how finding God reshaped Michael’s understanding of purpose, resilience, and personal growth.

Whether you're battling addiction, supporting someone who is, or exploring your own path to emotional and spiritual wellness, this episode offers real life lessons, practical insight, and a reminder that you're not alone.

💡 Key Topics:
Addiction and the silent battles many face

The impact of childhood and family dynamics

How spirituality and AA create space for healing

Why men often suffer in isolation — and how to break that cycle

The power of small, consistent choices in personal growth

Building a support system rooted in faith, vulnerability, and connection

🔥 Powerful Sound Bites:
"The devil's goal is to deceive."

"Count it all joy, my brothers."

"It's a disease of loneliness."

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to the Journey
03:17 – Childhood Influences and Family Dynamics
13:27 – Struggles with Addiction and Mental Health
19:38 – Finding Spirituality and Coping Mechanisms
42:01 – Spiritual Insights and Overcoming Temptation
50:07 – Understanding Sacrifice and Faith
57:08 – Building Resilience Through Community
01:01:17 – The Importance of Connection and Support

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