Why Companies Must Talk About Addiction

Would you feel safe telling your manager you’re struggling with addiction? In this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur Kelsey Moriera talks to Tim Clarke, Senior Director of Marketing at Salesforce, member of  Soberforce, and Co-Founder and CEO of UNCrushed, about the work-addiction relationship. Tim tells us about his addiction and recovery path, and shares how his work at UNCrushed and Soberforce is looking to open up the conversation about addiction and mental illness in the workspace. Tune in! Tim gives out great pieces of advice on taking that first step towards recovery, plus he answers the Raw Truth Game rapid-fire questions! 

Jump straight into:

(00:36) - Who is Tim Clarke? One high and one low from Tim’s week and his recovery journey. 

(03:37) - Being Seen and Not Heard: Tim’s story, why he poured himself into work, and what started his path of addiction.

(09:35) - Getting over your ego & surrendering: Tim’s relationship with Salesforce through his addiction and relapse. 

(12:51) - Finding a community and UNCrushed’s mission: A platform for people to share their stories in the tech space.

(19:49) - SOBERforce: Breaking the stigma and having conversations on addiction and sobriety at the workplace.

(27:29) - It’s okay to seek help!: Find someone you feel safe with and have some conversations.

(32:07) - Tim’s best piece of advice, his recipe card for mental health + The Raw Truth Game!

Episode resources

Connect with Tim through LinkedIn

Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari

Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong | Johann Hari

UNCrushed

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