Episode #114: Celebrating Strength and Sobriety with Amanda GilmerEpisode #114: Celebrating Strength and Sobriety with Amanda Gilmer
Recovery Lab
Amanda Gilmer shares her inspiring journey of sobriety and peer support, offering hope and practical wisdom for those in recovery. #RecoveryLab #SobrietyJourney
1:01:44•25 Jun 2025
Episode #114: Celebrating Strength and Sobriety with Amanda Gilmer
Episode Overview
- Amanda Gilmer shares her five-year sobriety journey.
- Insights on peer support work at Magnolia Recovery.
- Challenges faced by individuals in recovery environments.
- The importance of safe spaces for recovery.
- Inspiration and hope for those on the sobriety path.
“"When we get in Stay Sober, our past becomes profitable to us because it's something that we can now use to help other people."”
In Episode 114 of The Recovery Lab podcast, hosts David Sugg, Brynn Knox, and Daniel Anderson welcome Amanda Gilmer, a peer support specialist at Magnolia Wellness and Recovery, to share her inspiring journey of sobriety. With five years of continuous sobriety, Amanda offers a wealth of experience and wisdom for those navigating the challenging road to recovery. Amanda's story is one of resilience and hope.
She reflects on her transition from Austin, where she first got clean and sober, to her current role at Magnolia Wellness. As a peer support specialist, Amanda is dedicated to helping others achieve their recovery goals. Her passion for service work shines through as she recounts the fulfillment she finds in supporting women at Fondren Recovery Homes, motivating them to pursue their aspirations despite their challenging home environments. The conversation delves into the importance of safe spaces for recovery.
Amanda discusses the struggle many face when their home life is chaotic and detrimental to their sobriety. She emphasizes the need for supportive environments that facilitate healing and growth. Amanda's insights into peer support work, including the significance of service commitments and training, offer valuable lessons for anyone involved in recovery communities. She highlights the power of shared experiences and the ability to transform past struggles into tools for helping others.
Throughout the episode, Amanda's unwavering commitment to her work and the recovery community is evident. Her story is an inspiring testament to the transformative power of sobriety and the role of peer support in fostering lasting change. Listeners are encouraged to connect with Amanda for peer support services and to follow the Hope Ultra Facebook page for updates on spiritual experiences and community events.
The episode concludes with heartfelt gratitude from the hosts, celebrating Amanda's impact and inviting listeners to support the recovery journey.
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