Mind Movers #32 — Hunter Michael Shepard

This episode of Mind Movers features Hunter Michael Shepard, a recovery advocate and content creator who shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery. Hunter discusses his early experiences with drugs, starting at age 12 with Adderall, alcohol, and marijuana.  The conversation covers Hunter's rock-bottom moments and the impactful words that led to recovery. him to seek treatment seriously. Hunter describes his rehab experience and early recovery, including how he began creating content about his journey. In This Episode 00:02:20 - Backstory 00:04:15 - ADHD and overmedication 00:06:00 - Drug use 00:12:10 - Hunter's experiences in juvenile prison 00:24:35 - Addiction and relationships 00:31:25 - Opioid crisis 00:37:35 - Reaching rock bottom 00:43:15 - Recovery 00:56:30 - Addiction intervention and management 01:03:35 - Breathwork and community 01:08:25 - Recovery advocacy 01:11:30 - Future plans About Hunter Shepard Hunter Michael Shepard is a recovery advocate and content creator who overcame a severe drug addiction that began at age 12. Hunter now works as an interventionist and case manager, helping others struggling with addiction. He's known for his social media presence, where he shares his recovery journey and provides support to those in need.