Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Marin Nelson, Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Scott Drochelman)
212. Recovering Out Loud In Corporate America With Marin Nelson
212. Recovering Out Loud In Corporate America With Marin Nelson
212. Recovering Out Loud In Corporate America With Marin Nelson
Tuesday 28th November 2023
Join Marin Nelson on The Courage to Change podcast as she shares her recovery journey and her efforts to combat addiction stigma in corporate America.
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65 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
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Author:
Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Marin Nelson shares her journey of creating a supportive community for sobriety in corporate America
- She advocates for breaking the stigma of alcoholism and encourages individuals to claim their recovery openly
- Marin's experience highlights the diverse paths to recovery from alcoholism
- The episode offers insights into creating a culture of open discussion about substance use disorder in the workplace
- It serves as a source of encouragement for individuals struggling with alcoholism in professional settings
And I respect when people want to stay anonymous, I really do. And I also really want to encourage anyone who does hear this, who hasn't been out loud with it, to ask yourself, what would it feel like for you if you just claimed it?
Imagine loving something so much that it becomes a part of your identity, only to realize it's tearing you apart. That's how Marin Nelson felt about drinking. From the first sip, it was love at first taste. But soon, she found herself trapped in a cycle of panic attacks and health issues. She tried everything from veganism to volunteering, yet never considered alcohol as the culprit. After numerous failed attempts, Marin finally found a recovery path that worked for her.
As she grew in her sobriety and career, she felt a strong urge to share her journey with others. This led to the creation of Soberforce at Salesforce, an open group for employees to share their sobriety stories. What started as a small initiative quickly blossomed into a community of 500 members within months.
Now, Marin is on a mission to break the stigma around substance use disorders in the workplace and educate companies on creating supportive environments for their employees. Her story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction, showing that recovery is possible even in the high-pressure world of corporate America.