Normalizing Recovery
Normalizing Recovery
Episode 109: Ruth Ann Rigby on Serving with Purpose
Episode 109: Ruth Ann Rigby on Serving with Purpose
Episode 109: Ruth Ann Rigby on Serving with Purpose
Sunday 11th May 2025
Join Ruth Ann Rigby in Recovery Lab as she shares 26 years of sobriety and practical advice for overcoming addiction.
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Episode Overview
- Assess your environment to understand mental health challenges.
- Overcome excuses like missing work or school for recovery.
- Encourage young people to try sobriety despite age concerns.
- Utilise canine therapy for emotional support and healing.
- Stay vigilant about children's online activities to prevent harm.
The greatest gift you can give to yourself if you're a mum that's struggling is to get sober.
Step into the world of recovery with Ruth Ann Rigby, a seasoned expert in behavioural health and addiction recovery. In this episode of Recovery Lab, Ruth Ann joins host Brynn Knox to share her 26-year journey of sobriety and service. As the Chief Development Officer at Capstone Wellness, Ruth Ann's dedication to helping families and individuals find their path to recovery shines through.
With over two decades of leadership, she offers practical advice on tackling excuses that hinder recovery, such as the fear of missing work or school. Ruth Ann emphasises the importance of assessing your environment as a reflection of your mental state. Her approach is simple yet profound: inspect the condition of your loved one's room or car to gauge their struggles. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by younger individuals who feel too young to get sober.
Ruth Ann encourages them to give recovery a chance, highlighting the transformative power of sobriety. The episode is sprinkled with anecdotes about Ruth Ann's personal experiences, including her journey with her mother, who battled alcoholism. This heartfelt narrative underscores the gifts sobriety can bring to family relationships. Ruth Ann's passion for service extends beyond human connections; she speaks about Capstone's unique canine therapy programme, which utilises Labrador puppies for healing and support.
Her commitment to serving others is evident as she discusses how therapy can help individuals navigate gaming and porn addictions, urging parents to be vigilant about their children's online activities. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and practical advice for anyone touched by addiction. Ruth Ann's story is not just about her achievements but about her relentless pursuit of helping others find hope and healing.
Tune in for an engaging conversation that might just inspire you to take that first step towards recovery.