Ariel Britt | Recovery Matters PodcastAriel Britt | Recovery Matters Podcast
Recovery Matters! Podcast
The award-winning podcast Beauty in the Grit was started by Ariel "Air" Britt. She is a gifted public speaker who has a strong sense of duty to others. Her career has largely been devoted to creating preventative, intervention, and rehabilitation support services for children and young people. She also worked at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy as a political appointee for the Biden-Harris administration. The University of Michigan is where Air obtained her Bachelor's in Psychology and her Master's in Social Work.
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Ariel Britt: Championing Collegiate Recovery Through Stories and Support
“I think about the genetics of this disease, right, and, and I think about the accessibility. And you also talked about early on having fun. Right, and there's a connection too between me about having fun, and fun used to have a different connotation.”
Ariel Britt is a force to be reckoned with in the world of collegiate recovery and storytelling. In this episode of the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast', Ariel joins hosts Phil and Sandy Valentine to share her inspiring journey and the impactful work she’s doing for young people in recovery.
With a background in psychology and social work from the University of Michigan, Ariel has dedicated her career to creating support services that range from prevention to rehabilitation for children and young adults. Her impressive resume includes a stint at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy under the Biden-Harris administration.
Ariel’s passion for education and community shines through as she discusses her role in fostering safe spaces on college campuses where students in recovery can connect and support each other. She emphasizes that recovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey; it’s about the stories and connections that help individuals heal. Throughout the episode, Ariel opens up about her own experiences of feeling isolated and different during her youth, and how finding a supportive community was crucial to her recovery.
She also delves into the importance of self-awareness and empathy, sharing how she balances these emotions to stay grounded and effective in her advocacy work. Ariel’s story is a testament to the power of community and personal narratives in driving change and building empathy. Her work is paving the way for a more inclusive and supportive environment for students in recovery. If you’re interested in the intersection of education, community building, and recovery, this episode is a must-listen.
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