Today\u2019s big idea is that we have a cultural bias against recovery\u2013because if you\u2019re recovering from something, then something must have been kicking your butt. And we\u2019re not great at tolerating quote-unquote weakness. When the truth is, there are so many good things about being in recovery.\xa0\nTo share some of those good things with us, I\u2019m talking today with Billy Manas, a recovering addict, and author of the book Kickass Recovery. Billy is also a top contributor on Elephant Journal where he writes a lot about addiction, relationships, and mindset. He's also a singer-songwriter who's got a treat for you at the end of the episode.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices