SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery
Love Yourself Ferociously
Love Yourself Ferociously
Love Yourself Ferociously
Thursday 12th June 2025
Explore Sarah Laurel's inspiring recovery journey and learn about Savage Sisters' harm reduction efforts in this compelling podcast episode.
50 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Raw
Compassionate
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Sarah Laurel shares her personal recovery journey.
- Savage Sisters Recovery provides trauma-informed resources.
- Harm reduction is key in supporting those battling addiction.
- Community support plays a crucial role in recovery.
- Recovery is a unique and personal journey.
I hope that you hear this message and that if you know somebody or you are personally dealing with any level of substance use, that you love yourself ferociously first.
Sarah Laurel, the dynamic founder of Savage Sisters Recovery, brings a raw and honest perspective to the SMART Recovery® Podcast in this episode titled 'Love Yourself Ferociously'. Sarah shares her tumultuous journey from prescription opiate use to founding a non-profit that provides trauma-informed resources for those battling addiction. Her story is filled with unexpected twists, like the trauma that pushed her into recovery and the tragic losses that shaped her path.
Sarah's candid recounting of her experiences, including living in a wheelchair and navigating the streets of Kensington, offers a unique insight into the realities of addiction and recovery. She discusses the importance of harm reduction and the power of community support, emphasising that recovery is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Sarah's passion for helping others shines through as she talks about her organisation's outreach efforts and the safe spaces they create for individuals to share their stories without judgement.
Her message is clear: love yourself fiercely and support your community, because change starts at home. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and practical advice on overcoming addiction.