232: Finding Light in the Shadows of Beating Addiction with Derek Videll
In this week’s episode of "Happiness Happens," we take a deep dive into a topic that’s pretty heavy but oh-so-important – beating addiction. Our guest, Derek Videll, really opened up about his battle with something many of us wouldn’t even pause to think could be addictive: marijuana.
Derek got real with us about how easy it is to brush off marijuana addiction because it's legal in a lot of places. But through his story, he peeled back the layers on how something seemingly harmless took a massive toll on his life, turning everyday activities into a haze.
Chatting with Derek, it was crystal clear that realizing the need for change was non-negotiable. For him, it was all about the relationships in his life and craving a happier existence that led him to say, “Enough is enough.” His story is a powerful nudge for anyone feeling stuck in a cycle that no longer serves them.
Derek didn’t just leave us with his story; he gave some solid advice for anyone looking to kick a bad habit to the curb. Top of his list? Swapping out those nasty habits for good ones, like hitting the gym or whatever gets your heart pumping. It’s all about those baby steps toward a brighter, addiction-free life.
In the episode, we get into:
02:46 What does happiness mean to Derek
03:58 Do you feel like there can be a false sense of happiness in the instant gratification of hitting certain goals as an entrepreneur
04:36 Continuing to build and grow
08:19 Derek's story of addiction
12:48 Catalyst moment where he changed his life
17:50 Addiction vs. just a way of life
20:59 Advice for a listener currently in this spot
29:02 How he managed his business at the same time
33:03 How to create more happiness in your day, every day, starting today
About Derek Videll
Derek Videll is a successful entrepreneur and inspirational speaker who candidly shares his journey of overcoming addiction to marijuana. Once caught in a cycle of using the substance as an escape, Derek hit rock bottom before having the pivotal realization that true happiness lies in facing one's demons head-on.
Through courage, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to personal growth, Derek broke free from the grip of addiction. Now, he empowers others to embrace their authentic selves and cultivate meaningful lives by replacing unhealthy habits with positive outlets like fitness, mindfulness, and human connection. Derek's raw vulnerability resonates deeply as he imparts hard-won wisdom for living with purpose beyond fleeting gratifications.
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