Dan’s Journey from Burnout, Addiction to Breakthrough
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Sonder (noun)
Everyone’s carrying something you can’t see.
The profound awareness that each person you pass is living a life as vivid, complex, and layered as your own.
1 in 3 people say they feel lonely most of the time—even around others.
47% say their emotions feel “too much” at least once a day.
20% are using substances or habits to numb their feelings.
Half of adults say they wake up tired, stressed, and already behind.
86% feel emotionally drained at least once a week.
7 in 10 admit they’re stuck in habits they wish they could change.
91% want more peace, but don’t know where to start.
These aren’t personal failures.
They’re collective patterns—wired into the way we live.
Break free from patterns, thoughts and perceptions that no longer serve.
Go Deeper: The Sources Behind the Programs
Throughout my recovery and reconnection journey, I found myself returning again and again to certain voices, frameworks, and fields of research — from trauma theory and nervous system science to mindfulness, behavior change, and purpose-driven living.
Those ideas didn’t just help me heal — they helped shape our core offerings at Unstuck and Ikigai. These programs were built from lived experience, but grounded in evidence.
Reference List – May 2025 Edition
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Healing Through Sound: 2025 Recovery Mix
Music has been a powerful part of this journey — helping to name what couldn’t be spoken and offering relief when nothing else could. This playlist is a reflection of the ups, downs, and breakthroughs that shaped the road to healing.
Global & Australian Support: Mental Health, Addiction & Recovery
Trusted links, podcasts, hotlines, and directories. Immediate support or lifelong learning—wherever you are, start here.
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