Mary Tilson
Mary Tilson
#116: The Power of Community & Outdoor Adventures in Recovery with Robert Shearon, Founder of RECONNECTED Foundation
#116: The Power of Community & Outdoor Adventures in Recovery with Robert Shearon, Founder of RECONNECTED Foundation
#116: The Power of Community & Outdoor Adventures in Recovery with Robert Shearon, Founder of RECONNECTED Foundation
Monday 7th July 2025
Explore the power of community and outdoor adventures in addiction recovery with Robert Shearon of RECONNECTED Foundation.
70 minutes
inspiring
supportive
hopeful
challenging
motivational
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Episode Overview
- Robert Shearon combines outdoor activities with recovery.
- RECONNECTED Foundation offers peer support and social events.
- Upcoming endurance races to raise awareness for addiction recovery.
- Recovery is possible and can be enjoyable.
- Breaking the stigma around addiction.
Recovery is not only possible, but it can be fun.
In the latest episode of the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast, host Mary Tilson welcomes Robert Shearon, founder and executive director of the RECONNECTED Foundation. This nonprofit organization, based in Vail, Colorado, is dedicated to transforming the landscape of addiction recovery through the power of community and outdoor adventures. Robert Shearon's journey and commitment to recovery are deeply personal. Before sobriety, his life revolved around social validation and unhealthy habits.
However, through a combination of self-reflection and engagement in outdoor activities like rock climbing, Robert found a new path. He emphasizes the importance of supportive communities that embrace individuals at every stage of their recovery journey, highlighting that recovery doesn't have to be lonely or stigmatized. The RECONNECTED Foundation takes a unique approach by integrating outdoor activities, such as camping trips and national skiathons, into recovery programs.
This summer, the foundation is organizing a series of endurance races to raise funds and awareness for its mission. Participants from the community will tackle challenging races, demonstrating that recovery can be empowering and fun. Robert also discusses the significance of mental strategies in overcoming challenges, whether in recovery or endurance sports. He believes that by fostering environments where individuals can connect and thrive, the stigma surrounding addiction can be dismantled.
The foundation's efforts are a testament to the idea that recovery is not only possible but can also be an exciting and fulfilling journey. Mary Tilson, a certified recovery coach, yoga, and meditation teacher, is inspired by Robert's work. She encourages listeners to follow the foundation's upcoming events and support their mission. The episode is a powerful reminder that with the right community support and activities, individuals can achieve the best versions of themselves.
This inspiring conversation showcases how recovery can be redefined and enriched through community and outdoor adventures. Robert Shearon's work at RECONNECTED Foundation offers hope and motivation to anyone seeking a path to recovery.