Episode 158: Recovery - Why Does it Work?

Summary: What comes to mind when you think about Recovery and Recovery spaces? Often the images that come to mind are uncomfortable and we think of these spaces as the last place we would ever want to be, but what if we told you that Recovery…Is For Everybody! Join us in a conversation as we talk to Jillian about her journey into recovery and why the room of recovery can be the most freeing, accepting. and healing space around. Resource Links: Celebrate Recovery Grief Share Mending the Soul Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Chapter Markers: 00:01 - On Today's Episode 00:34 - Introduction 01:20 - Jillian's Story 05:19 - Enter Celebrate Recovery 05:47 - It Stuck 07:34 - A Journey of Recovery 11:22 - Being a Leader in Recovery 14:05 - What are the Misconceptions? 16:45 - Recovery is for Everyone 18:48 - More than Just a Meeting 19:16 - The First Steps 20:34 - The Fellowship of Recovery 23:08 - It's Also About Your Loved Ones 24:08 - The Hardest Part 25:20 - It's an Ongoing Process 25:54 - What's Brought you the Most Joy? 26:57 - Who is Welcome? 28:21 - The Takeaway 28:54 - Resources 30:13 - Call to Action 32:15 - Wrap Up 32:39 - Outro Connect with us! Facebook: @FosteringVoicesPodcast  IG: @FosteringVoices www.fosterarizona.org