Gold Sauce Edition
Gold Sauce Edition

Recovery Talks

Jim and Andi discuss the Gold Sauce at the Golden…

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1:34:35•13 Oct 2025

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Recovery Talks

Montana's Peer Network

Montana’s Peer Network is a statewide peer run 501c3 non-profit recovery organization with a mission to lead the expansion and development of recovery-oriented behavioral health services in Montana. We are a network of 800+ individuals across Montana in recovery from mental health, substance abuse and or addiction struggles. We provide information, education, training, peer support and resources across the state using our own “lived experience” in long term recovery. This is the recovery movement. A national shift from a maintenance model of behavioral health to a recovery model, where every individual has access to care, choices, and the message that “recovery is possible.

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The Gold Sauce Edition: Recovery, Fast Food, and SAMHSA's New Priorities

Episode Overview

Recovery is seen as a journey, highlighting progress over perfection.
SAMHSA's shift to 'gold standard science' raises questions about evidence-based practices.
Concerns about defunding harm reduction and its impact on public health.
Civil commitment and its implications for personal freedom and recovery.
The importance of open dialogue in addressing mental health and recovery challenges.

“Recovery is a journey, not a destination.”

How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In the 'Gold Sauce Edition' of Recovery Talks, Jim and Andi serve up a mix of humour and insight as they chat about everything from McDonald's limited edition gold sauce to SAMHSA's new strategic priorities. It's a lively discussion that highlights the evolution of fast food experiences and the shifting landscape of recovery services.

The duo dives into the nuances of SAMHSA's priorities, questioning the shift from evidence-based practices to 'gold standard science' and what that means for the future of recovery and mental health support. They also touch on the contentious issues of harm reduction, civil commitment, and the redefinition of sobriety versus recovery. With a sprinkle of nostalgia and a dash of critique, Jim and Andi invite listeners to reflect on the changes in both fast food and recovery paradigms.

Are we moving forward or just putting gold sauce on old ideas? Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that might just change how you view both your lunch and your recovery journey.

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