#52: We Are All Recovering From Something - Dawn Nickel, Ph.D, Co-Founder of SHE RECOVERS

#52: We Are All Recovering From Something - Dawn Nickel, Ph.D, Co-Founder of SHE RECOVERS

Have you ever felt the weight of shame and stigma around addiction? In this episode of the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast, Mary Tilson sits down with Dawn Nickel, PhD, co-founder of SHE RECOVERS, to discuss her inspiring journey and groundbreaking work in the recovery community. Known affectionately as 'Mama Dawn' in women's recovery circles, Nickel brings over 35 years of personal recovery experience and a wealth of professional insights to the conversation.

She opens up about her battles with substance use, intimate partner violence, and cancer, and how these experiences shaped her mission to support women in finding their unique paths to recovery. Nickel emphasizes the importance of eradicating shame and stigma, advocating for a strengths-based approach that celebrates individual journeys. She shares her thoughts on reimagining the traditional 12-Steps program to be more inclusive and flexible, catering to diverse recovery needs.

The discussion also touches on workaholism and the challenges of balancing work with personal life. One of the most captivating parts of the episode is the story behind the accidental creation of the SHE RECOVERS movement. What started as a simple Facebook page in 2011 has grown into a global community, connecting hundreds of thousands of women. Nickel highlights the power of community and the upcoming SHE RECOVERS conference, promising a lineup of inspiring speakers and workshops.

This episode is a treasure trove of insights and hope for anyone on a recovery journey or supporting someone who is. Tune in to hear Dawn Nickel's powerful story and learn how to embrace individualized pathways to recovery.