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Sharing is CARE-ing
About the Podcast:
Sharing is CARE-ing is a window into the world of addiction, recovery, prevention, and everything in between. Each episode, we sit down with real people from North Texas—survivors, parents, professionals, and leaders—who are willing to share their stories, their truths, and their hope. We believe that when we listen, we learn, and when we talk openly, lives change.
About Care Dallas:
Care Dallas is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and support related to substance abuse and mental health to individuals and families in the Dallas community.
Learn more about Care Dallas: www.care-dallas.org
Sharing is CARE-ing
Dr. Lee Spencer (Episode 3)
A Conversation on Chaos, Connection, and Authenticity with Dr. Lee Spencer.
In this deeply personal and revealing episode of "Sharing is CARE-ing," host Fritz Deichert sits down with his close friend and CARE board member, Dr. Lee Spencer.
An accomplished addiction psychiatrist, Dr. Spencer shares what drew him to the field despite not having a personal history with substance addiction. He opens up about his childhood, navigating the loving but chaotic world of his father, an Episcopal priest living with bipolar disorder, and the unique perspective this gave him on authenticity and mental health.
Fritz and Lee also explore their own friendship, which began at an industry dinner and led to a life-changing diagnosis for Fritz. The conversation dives into the nature of chaos, the power of connection, the challenge of boredom in recovery, and the critical importance of vulnerability, especially among men.
Join us for an honest discussion that goes beyond diagnoses and delves into the shared human experiences that shape us. It’s a powerful testament to why at CARE-Dallas, we believe that when we listen, we learn, and when we talk openly, lives change.