The Power of Surrender: Adam Jablin’s Transformation from Addiction to Triumph In this episode of the Fortitude Forum, Bill Burke sits down with Adam Jablin, a life coach, author, and interventionist who shares his incredible journey from addiction to sobriety. Adam reveals how a pivotal intervention on July 14, 2006, led him to confront his alcoholism and addiction, which he now understands as a spiritual disease. Through rehab, he learned the importance of surrender, spiritual healing, and redefining mental toughness. Adam also discusses how he uses prayer, meditation, and journaling in his daily life to maintain his recovery. He introduces his new book, which delves deeper into his transformative journey, and shares insights from his coaching program, 'The Hero Project,' aimed at helping others find their own path to recovery and resilience. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about hope, transformation, and the true essence of mental toughness.
00:00 Introduction:
00:44 Introducing Adam Jablin
01:28 Adam's Defining Moment
02:08 Understanding Addiction as a Disease
04:53 The Spiritual Component of Recovery
06:16 The Decision to Enter Rehab 1
11:58 Life Inside Rehab
16:00 Redefining Mental Toughness
18:30 The Essence of Mental Toughness
19:12 Trust and Teamwork
21:06 The Challenge of Change
23:56 Daily Practices for Mental Strength
26:17 The Power of Community
26:41 Introducing the New Book
30:49 The Hero's Journey
33:48 The Importance of Hope
36:30 Connect with Adam Jablin