EPISODE 66: Everything is Relational with Jill Robin Payne, MA, LPC-S, LCDC

EPISODE 66: Everything is Relational with Jill Robin Payne, MA, LPC-S, LCDC

Imagine finding healing and connection through the gentle presence of a horse. In this episode of Positive Recovery MD, Dr. Jason Powers sits down with Jill Robin Payne, a seasoned addiction recovery professional and equine therapist, to uncover the unique ways equine therapy can transform relationships and aid in addiction recovery.

Jill brings over 40 years of experience in mental health and shares her insights on how working with horses helps individuals build trust, improve communication, and develop positive habits crucial for recovery. The conversation takes a deep dive into the importance of gratitude in the recovery process and the complex challenges of parenting while maintaining sobriety. Dr.

Powers and Jill also touch on the innovative use of fiction to teach real-world communication skills and emphasize the critical need for self-care among addiction recovery professionals. This episode is a treasure trove of practical strategies and heartfelt stories that will resonate with anyone on the journey to sobriety or supporting a loved one through it. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that blends expert advice with genuine compassion, offering a fresh perspective on thriving in recovery.