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The Missing Link: What Successful Recovery Looks Like
Episode 231st December 2025 • Falling to Freedom • Chad LaComb
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Is there a "missing link" in the recovery process?

Most people view rehab as the finish line, but Cameron Birk argues it’s

actually just the starting line. On this episode of Falling to Freedom,

host Chad LaComb sits down with Cameron Birk, CEO of Absolute

Ministries, to uncover why so many people stumble after treatment, and

how to fix it.

Cameron shares his personal journey from a life he calls a "dumpster

fire" to leading a ministry that boasts an incredible 85% success rate

for its graduates.

In this conversation, we cover: The "Ugly Honesty" Concept: Why

admitting the ugly stuff is the only way to heal. The 15/85 Rule: The

specific ratio of correction vs. encouragement needed for mentorship.

The Gap: Why "one size fits all" fails and how to bridge the gap between

rehab and real life.

Full Continuum of Care: We break down Absolute’s comprehensive model,

which creates a complete path to freedom, starting with physician-led

medical detox, moving to a 60-day residential inpatient program, and

finishing with their signature transitional life housing to ensure

long-term success.

If you or a loved one are navigating the complexities of recovery, this

episode offers a practical blueprint for what comes next.

DROP A COMMENT: Have you ever heard of the concept of "Ugly Honesty"?

Let us know what you think about it below!

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

● Absolute Ministries: www.absoluteministries.org

CONNECT WITH US:

● Website: www.fullyrestored.org

#Recovery #AddictionRecovery #FallingToFreedom #AbsoluteMinistries #MentalHealth

#FaithBasedRecovery #Sobriety #Podcast #UglyHonesty

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