Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Episode 365: The Best Kept Secret: Building Bridges to Recovery on Tribal Lands with Doug Leech
Episode 365: The Best Kept Secret: Building Bridges to Recovery on Tribal Lands with Doug Leech
Episode 365: The Best Kept Secret: Building Bridges to Recovery on Tribal Lands with Doug Leech
Monday 22nd December 2025
Doug Leech shares his journey from addiction to leading recovery initiatives on tribal lands, blending modern care with traditional healing.
30 minutes
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Hopeful
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Doug Leech shares his personal recovery story from opioid addiction.
- Exploration of building a culturally responsive recovery centre on tribal lands.
- Blending evidence-based care with traditional native healing practices.
- Overcoming financial and logistical challenges in underserved areas.
- The importance of cultural sensitivity in expanding healthcare access.
"Addiction is the best kept secret that everybody knows."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode, Doug Leech, the founder of Ascension Recovery Services, shares his personal battle with opioid addiction and how it led him to become a leader in expanding recovery services to underserved areas. Doug discusses his transformative collaboration with the Pawnee Nation to establish a culturally responsive recovery centre on tribal lands.
He highlights the blend of evidence-based care with traditional native healing practices, aiming to provide accessible treatment for both native and non-native individuals. The episode is filled with Doug's passionate recount of overcoming financial and logistical challenges, all while stressing the importance of cultural sensitivity in healthcare. This conversation is not just about Doug's journey but also about the broader movement towards creating sustainable recovery solutions in treatment deserts.
Doug's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact one can have when driven by personal experience and a desire to help others. As you listen, you'll find yourself inspired by the possibilities of recovery and the importance of community-driven initiatives. So, what can we learn from those who have battled addiction? Tune in to explore how one man's journey is bridging gaps in addiction treatment.