Celebrating Community: Michael Earielo's Inspiring Recovery Journey
Episode Overview
Community plays a vital role in supporting recovery journeys. Peer-driven centres offer safe spaces for connection and growth. Advocacy and civic engagement are crucial for policy change. Recovery walks can inspire individuals to seek help. Belonging and compassion are key elements in recovery.
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What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This special episode of Airing Addiction celebrates Recovery Month with a focus on community, featuring the inspiring journey of Michael Earielo. As the Director of Spectrum Health System’s Everyday Miracles Peer Recovery Center, Michael has dedicated over 20 years to addiction recovery, advocating for peer support and community engagement. The hosts, Lisa Blanchard and Jesse Chaison, bring warmth and authenticity as they delve into the importance of belonging in recovery.
Michael's personal story is a testament to the power of community and peer support, as he shares his transformation from a life entangled in addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for others. He highlights the critical role of peer-driven centres like Everyday Miracles in providing a safe space for individuals to connect, learn, and grow together.
The episode also touches on the advocacy work done by these centres, emphasising the importance of voting and civic engagement in shaping policies that affect those in recovery. With anecdotes of recovery walks that have inspired individuals to seek help, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that change is possible and that recovery is a journey supported by community. Ready to be inspired? Dive into this episode and discover how community can transform lives.