Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health

Crosstalk by Turning Point is a recovery focused podcast.  We discuss addiction, recovery, harm reduction and everything in-between.

Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health

  • Dale & Donnie

Dale & Donnie

Monday 7th July 2025

Join Dale & Donnie in a heartwarming reunion, reflecting on recovery, friendship, and the journey through CenterPoint. Discover inspiring tales of sobriety.
35 minutes
hopeful
informative
reflective
supportive

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Crosstalk by Turning Point is a recovery focused podcast.  We discuss addiction, recovery, harm reduction and everything in-between.
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Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health
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CenterPoint Reunion: Friendship & Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Discussing the journey through addiction and recovery.
  • Importance of peer mentoring and community support.
  • Celebrating friendships formed through shared experiences.
  • Reflections on personal growth and sobriety milestones.
  • Encouragement to seek support and remain hopeful.
Keep beating the statistics, you know? Proving them wrong every day.
In this heartfelt episode of the Crosstalk Recovery podcast, hosts Matt Lewis, Sam Peterson, Terry, and Daryl Powell welcome guests Dale and Donnie for a special 'CenterPoint Reunion'. The episode delves into the complex journey of addiction and recovery, shedding light on the challenges faced and the triumphs achieved. Dale and Donnie, who have both been through the CenterPoint program, share their personal stories, emphasizing the importance of community support and peer mentoring in maintaining sobriety.
The conversation begins by highlighting the unique paths each member took through CenterPoint, illustrating how recovery can be a transformative experience despite the timing or circumstances. The hosts and guests reflect on their experiences, sharing anecdotes and recalling moments that illustrate the strength and resilience required to overcome addiction. A significant theme throughout the discussion is the power of friendship. Dale and Donnie, despite not having gone through the program simultaneously, have developed a deep bond through their shared experiences.
This camaraderie serves as a testament to the supportive environment fostered within recovery communities like CenterPoint. The episode also touches on the importance of gratitude and the role of peer mentors. Both Dale and Donnie express how their roles as mentors have enriched their lives and helped them stay grounded. By helping others, they have found a renewed sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Listeners are reminded of the significance of reaching milestones in sobriety, such as the five-year mark, which statistically increases the chances of maintaining recovery. This episode not only inspires those currently in recovery but also provides hope and encouragement to anyone struggling with addiction. For those seeking support, Turning Point Recovery Community Center offers peer support specialists who can provide guidance and assistance. The episode concludes with a message of hope, underscoring the belief that recovery is possible for everyone.
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