E123 - Aired 04-10-25 - Sarah AhernE123 - Aired 04-10-25 - Sarah Ahern
Courage to Hope
Tony LaGreca talks with Sarah Ahern about her journey through opioid addiction, recovery, and advocacy work. Gain insights into the importance of peer support and personalised treatment plans.
58:53•24 Apr 2025
Sarah Ahern's Journey: From Opioid Addiction to Advocacy
Episode Overview
- Peer support can play a crucial role in recovery.
- The medical system often fails those struggling with addiction.
- Personalised recovery plans are essential for effective treatment.
- Advocacy can help change the stigma around addiction.
- Community support is vital for long-term recovery.
“The peers gave me a sense of purpose and a belonging. That's really when my recovery stuck.”
In this episode of Courage to Hope, host Tony LaGreca welcomes Sarah Ahern from Greenfield, Massachusetts. Sarah shares her compelling journey through addiction and recovery, offering a raw and honest account of her struggles and triumphs. Having lost two cousins to overdoses and faced her own battles with opioids, Sarah's story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
She discusses the failures of the medical system, her involvement with the FedUp Coalition, and how peer support played a crucial role in her recovery. Sarah's advocacy work, influenced by her mother, has led her to become a strong voice for those affected by addiction. Her insights into the evolving approaches to treatment and the importance of personalised recovery plans are eye-opening.
Tony and Sarah also touch on the challenges of navigating the healthcare system and the impact of stigma on those seeking help. This episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength required to overcome addiction and the importance of community support. Tune in to hear Sarah's story and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of addiction and recovery.
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