Get In The Herd: AFTER HOURS with Alex Bond & Guest Kay Ellis, JoAnna Vance & Ramiah WhitesideGet In The Herd: AFTER HOURS with Alex Bond & Guest Kay Ellis, JoAnna Vance & Ramiah Whiteside
Get In The Herd Podcast at the McShin Foundation Addiction Recovery Resource Center
Kay Ellis, JoAnna Vance, and Ramiah Whiteside share their recovery journeys and the transformative power of peer mentoring.
1:03:24•29 Jan 2021
Peer Mentoring and Diverse Paths to Recovery: Insights from Kay, JoAnna, and Ramiah
“So one thing I know about addiction or about mental health, or about what happens when you do a stint or you do a bid, is you're going to go where you feel comfortable, you're going to go where you feel welcome, and I know pain recognizes pain.”
Ever wondered how peer mentoring can change lives in addiction recovery? In this episode of Get In The Herd: AFTER HOURS, host Alex Bond brings together three remarkable guests—Kay Ellis, JoAnna Vance, and Ramiah Whiteside—to share their compelling journeys through addiction and the pivotal role of peer-to-peer support.
Kay, the NJ state lead at Recovery Advocacy Project, JoAnna, the WV State Organizer at Recovery Advocacy Project, and Ramiah, a Relational Organizer Fellow with EXPO WISDOM, each bring unique perspectives to the table. They discuss how connecting with others who’ve faced similar struggles has been a cornerstone in their recovery journeys. But it’s not just about their stories; they highlight the importance of embracing different pathways to recovery.
Whether your journey is traditional or unconventional, what matters is finding what works for you. The episode also tackles the challenges faced by those seeking recovery, from societal stigma to personal setbacks. And in an interesting twist, they explore how hip hop culture is engaging with mental health issues in new ways. This conversation isn’t just informative; it’s a testament to the power of community and shared experiences in overcoming addiction.
Tune in to hear these inspiring voices and find out how peer mentoring can be a game-changer in the path to sobriety.
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