The McShin Foundation
The McShin Foundation
Get In The Herd AFTER HOURS with Alex Bond & Special Guest Mike Todd and Richard Jones
Get In The Herd AFTER HOURS with Alex Bond & Special Guest Mike Todd and Richard Jones
Get In The Herd AFTER HOURS with Alex Bond & Special Guest Mike Todd and Richard Jones
Saturday 15th August 2020
Join Alex Bond with guests Mike Todd and Richard Jones as they discuss advocacy, funding, and spirituality in addiction recovery on 'Get In The Herd AFTER HOURS'.
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Barriers in Addiction Recovery: Insights from Mike Todd and Richard Jones
We got to get everybody in the same room...We need to start being the same way, and I don't know exactly.
Ever wondered how advocacy and community support can reshape addiction recovery? In this engaging episode of 'Get In The Herd AFTER HOURS', host Alex Bond sits down with two influential voices in the field: Mike Todd and Richard Jones. Mike Todd, the driving force behind Freedom Recovery Center & Recovery Advocacy Project in South Carolina, shares his mission to bring standards and accountability to recovery residences.
He’s passionate about giving a voice to those battling substance use disorder, advocating for fair treatment and ethical practices in the recovery community. Joining him is Richard Jones, the innovative CEO of Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) Greenville. Richard talks about their groundbreaking approach to recovery support, which includes street-level outreach and tech-enhanced services aimed at those often labeled as “in denial” by traditional systems.
He stresses the importance of embracing all aspects of recovery and understanding addiction as a brain disorder, not a moral failing. The conversation takes a deep dive into the critical issues of harm reduction, decriminalization, and the urgent need for better funding allocation for addiction services. Mike and Richard discuss how spirituality can play a pivotal role in recovery, offering personal anecdotes that highlight the power of community and family support.
One particularly moving segment features Mike reflecting on his own experiences with his son’s addiction. He emphasizes that survival is paramount, regardless of the method, and calls for a more equitable distribution of resources. Richard echoes these sentiments, advocating for a unified approach to tackle the complexities of addiction. Whether you’re directly affected by addiction or simply looking to understand more about the landscape of recovery advocacy, this episode offers valuable insights and heartfelt stories that will resonate deeply.