In this powerful, unfiltered episode of The Secret Life of Therapists, Dr. Habiba Zaman sits down with Counselor Guillermo to strip away the clinical jargon and examine the complex, often messy realities of addiction and recovery. Moving beyond textbook definitions and therapeutic distance, Guillermo shares his personal lived experience with active drug use and severe emotional distress, offering a rare, deeply honest look at what it truly takes to hit rock bottom, do the agonizing internal work of getting sober, and transition from navigating active addiction to helping others heal.

Recovery isn't just about stopping a behavior; it's about building a life you no longer feel the constant need to escape from.

Content Warnings

• Substance Use & Addiction: Detailed discussion of act ...