Redefining Recovery: A Recovery Revolution

In part 2 of our series, our friend, Bill Houston, returns to tell more of his recovery journey. Life with a new liver and stigma around his recovery. The post Ep. 13: Our friend Bill Houston Part 2 first appeared on AM 950.

In the first of a 2-part series, Bill Houston takes us on a trip through his complex journey to recovery. We hear, not only about his struggles with substance, but the stigma he received from various people and places. The post Ep. 12: Our friend Bill Houston Part 1 first appeared on AM 950.

This week hosts Caddy Frink and Erin Fitzgerald discuss medicated assistance recovery and treatment. The post Ep. 11: MAR/MAT first appeared on AM 950.

Justin contributes to the conversation about recovery as he shares some of his recovery journey, as well as his role at Minnesota Recovery Connection and how he became a part of their team. The post Ep. 10: A look inside the life of recoveree, Justin Fuller first appeared on AM 950.

The conversation continues as Caddy and Erin discuss how we can approach folx who are using substances and plant the seed of recovery without “should-ing” people. How can we show people support and allow them to live out their own journey while protecting ourselves? The post Ep. 9: Planting seeds of recovery to those we love first appeared on AM 950.

Hosts Caddy and Erin delve into the topic of Trauma Informed Care, emphasizing its critical importance in working with individuals. They highlight that around 94% of individuals diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder have encountered significant trauma in their lives, with approximately 70% of individuals reporting childhood trauma. Recognizing this correlation is pivotal in the journey… The post Ep. 8: Recovery through a trauma informed lens first appeared on AM 950.

Erin interviews the Justice Involved Director, Alicia Doty, from Minnesota Recovery Connection. Alicia shares part of her personal recovery journey and experience with the justice system. The conversation flows as Erin and Alicia discuss why individuals with substance use disorder face even more stigma and barriers if they have “criminal backgrounds” or have been labeled… The post Ep. 7: A Look Inside the Lives of Recoveree’s Who Have Involvement in the Justice System first appeared on AM 950.

Caddy & Erin invite their new friend, Jennifer, an ally to the recovery community, to have a conversation about her perspective on recovery and her own personal journey. Jennifer opens up and shares why she is an ally to the recovery community and how her perspective on recovery has changed in recent months. Find us… The post Ep. 6: What does it mean to be an ally to the recovery community first appeared on AM 950.

How do the words we use affect us and the people around us? We talk about how words are stigmatizing and can push people down. We want to change the way we apeakt o and about individuals who use drugs and show how we can lift them up and help support them by the changing… The post Ep. 5: Redifining Recovery with Language first appeared on AM 950.

Join a discussion about Harm Reduction: What is Harm Reduction and why is it important? How can we support harm reduction practices and they people who utilize these life saving options. Find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify or at minnesotarecovery.org #redefiningrecovery #recoveryrevolution #minnesotarecovery #harmreduction #wedorecover #recoveryconnection #cprs #minnesotarecoveryconnection #mnrecoveryconnection #meetemwheretheryreat #harmreductionsaveslives #peerrecoveryspecialist #advocacy #peerservices The post Ep. 4: A Harm Reduction Pathway to Recovery first appeared on AM 950.

What is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and why is their role crucial to the recovery community? When did Peer Recovery services come to life? Find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify or at minnesotarecovery.org #redefiningrecovery #recoveryrevolution #minnesotarecovery #harmreduction #wedorecover #recoveryconnection #cprs #minnesotarecoveryconnection #mnrecoveryconnection #meetemwheretheryreat #harmreductionsaveslives #peerrecoveryspecialist #advocacy #peerservices The post Ep. 3: Peer Recovery Specialist Aupport first appeared on AM 950.

We continue to learn about our hosts. In this episode, Erin shares some things led to her substance use and her recovery journey. Find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify or at minnesotarecovery.org #redefiningrecovery #recoveryrevolution #minnesotarecovery #harmreduction #wedorecover #recoveryconnection #cprs #minnesotarecoveryconnection #mnrecoveryconnection #meetemwheretheryreat #harmreductionsaveslives #peerrecoveryspecialist #advocacy #peerservices The post Ep. 2: A look inside the lives of recoveree’s with Erin Fitzgerald Pt. 2 first appeared on AM 950.

We open the door to conversations about Substance Use Disorder, Recovery and all of the many possible facets we need to think about when a person is struggling with substance use. Get to know your host Caddy as she shares part of her journey to recovery. Learn what “qualifies” your hosts to lead these conversations.… The post Ep. 1: A look inside the lives of recoveree’s with Erin Fitzgerald Pt. 1 first appeared on AM 950.

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