{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unashamed Unafraid","title":"EP 166: Roland's Story","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2822,"description":"In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, hosts Chris and Sam sit down with Roland as he shares his poignant journey of living a double life, challenging his faith, and struggling with process addiction. Roland talks about growing up in a strict religious environment, questioning beliefs at a young age, and the impact of living a double life. He dives into how his need for validation and admiration led to compulsive behaviors that eventually resulted in a traumatic arrest at 14. Roland unpacks the concept of process addiction, explaining the necessity of addressing the underlying desire for validation rather than treating it as a typical addiction. He also discusses his path to recovery and the creation of his treatment program for high-achieving men, 'Successful Addict.' Roland emphasizes the importance of legacy, spirituality, and redefining what true admiration and respect mean in overcoming addiction. This episode provides deep insights into the challenges of process addiction and offers hope and practical advice for those struggling with similar issues.\n*To connect with Roland, visit his website, check out his book on Amazon, and listen to his podcast!\nFollow us on social media! Instagram, Facebook & TikTok\nSubscribe to our YouTube\nCheck out our recommended resources\nWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  \nFor more inspiration, read our blog\nDo you have a story you are willing to share? Send us an email! contact@unashamedunafraid.com\n\n00:00 Introduction\n00:51 Roland's Early Life and Faith Struggles\n01:54 Living a Double Life\n02:19 Questioning Religious Beliefs\n05:08 Impact of Faith on Addiction\n06:40 Understanding Compulsive Behaviors\n08:04 Arrest and Its Aftermath\n10:16 Hiding the Secret and Seeking Validation\n14:06 Process Addictions and Seeking Attention\n16:49 Path to Recovery and Redefining Admiration\n20:40 The Shift from Addiction to Sobriety\n21:23 Normalization and Society's Influence\n23:55 The Role of Legacy in Sobriety\n25:08 Spirituality and Recovery...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xBq0be7ZF-X6TyZj47iS9o16I19puDtXlnLtw6sBN1s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzk5NTgvMTcwNTEy/MjA3Ny1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}