Episode Overview:

In this inspiring episode of The Hanley Effect, hosts Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal sit down with Brad Williams, the Executive Director of Hanley Center. Brad shares his incredible journey from a high-powered career in corporate consulting to finding hope and purpose through recovery. With humility and candor, Brad reflects on the challenges of balancing personal struggles with professional success and how his path led him to become a compassionate leader at Hanley Center.

Key Discussion Points:

• Brad’s Professional Background:
• Brad opens up about his early career as a sought-after business consultant, traveling the world to solve complex problems for Fortune 500 companies. Despite outward success, he reveals the personal toll his lifestyle took.
• The Reality of Addiction in High-Achievers:
• Brad discusses the stigma around addiction, especially for high-performing individuals, and how his journey illustrates that success does not shield anyone from substance use disorder.
• A Personal Turning Point:
• Brad shares a heartfelt account of his struggle as a father navigating addiction, including the impact on his relationship with his children. He reflects on the pivotal moments that helped him realize the need for change.
• Finding Purpose in Recovery:
• Transitioning to a role at Hanley Center, Brad began as a recovery advocate—a humbling and rewarding position that shaped his leadership style. He describes how this experience laid the foundation for his work as Executive Director.
• Lessons for Dads in Recovery:
• Brad offers a message of hope for parents battling addiction, emphasizing the possibility of rebuilding meaningful relationships with their children through recovery.

This episode is a moving testament to resilience and transformation. Brad’s story sheds light on the challenges and gifts of recovery, offering inspiration to anyone seeking to overcome adversity and find peace.

Tune in to this powerful conversation and discover how Brad’s journey from corporate boardrooms to recovery leadership exemplifies the Hanley Foundation’s mission of hope and healing.

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