A Reddit Community for SMARTiesA Reddit Community for SMARTies
SMART Recovery® Podcast
Carolyn Straub moderates a thriving online community for those interested in SMART on the social media platform Reddit. She enjoys helping others engage around how much SMART's tools and resources help those seeking recovery from addiction. In this...
26:30•1 Jun 2023
Building Bonds: Carolyn Straub on Reddit's Hey Smarties Community
Episode Overview
- Reddit's role as a collection of message boards and communities
- Carolyn's personal journey of recovery and her involvement with SMART Recovery
- The significance of Hey Smarties community on Reddit for supporting those in recovery
- The importance of sharing personal experiences and providing support in online recovery communities
- Future developments and milestones for the Hey Smarties subreddit
“I used to view my experiences with mental illness and addiction as a tragedy. Now, with nearly nine years of sobriety under my belt, the triumph of my recovery is one of my deepest sources of pride.”
Imagine finding a supportive community right at your fingertips. That's exactly what Carolyn Straub has created on Reddit with the Hey Smarties group. In this episode of the SMART Recovery® Podcast, host Luke Frazier chats with Carolyn, a research chemist and PhD candidate in medicinal chemistry, about her journey through addiction recovery and her role in moderating this vibrant online space.
Carolyn opens up about her personal recovery story, which she detailed in the essay 'Mind On Fire' published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. She discusses how SMART Recovery's tools have been pivotal in her own life and how she now helps others navigate their paths to sobriety through the Hey Smarties subreddit. The conversation delves into the unique benefits of online support networks, the power of peer encouragement, and the future prospects for digital recovery communities.
Whether you're new to recovery or looking for fresh perspectives, Carolyn's story and insights offer a beacon of hope and practical advice.
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