Corey Winfield
Corey Winfield
May 29th, 2025 - From Detroit to TC
May 29th, 2025 - From Detroit to TC
May 29th, 2025 - From Detroit to TC
Thursday 29th May 2025
Join Corey Winfield as he chats with Kimberly Hopkins about her inspiring journey from Detroit to Traverse City and her passion for recovery.
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28 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Corey Winfield
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Financial Health in Recovery
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!From Detroit to Traverse City: Kim's Journey of Recovery
Episode Overview
- Kimberly Hopkins shares her inspiring recovery journey.
- Discusses finding joy and purpose in sobriety.
- Highlights the importance of community support.
- Explores challenges in recovery funding.
- Emphasises stepping out of your comfort zone.
"If you just sit at home on your couch and wait for opportunity to show up, it's not knocking."
In this engaging episode of the 217 Recovery Podcast, Corey Winfield welcomes Kimberly Hopkins to the studio. Kim shares her remarkable journey from Detroit to Traverse City, revealing how she found purpose and passion in helping others recover from addiction. With a sprinkle of humour and heartfelt anecdotes, Kim talks about her transformation and the unexpected path that led her to the 217 Recovery team.
Growing up as one of 13 children in Southwest Detroit, Kim's story is a testament to resilience and finding joy in sobriety. She candidly discusses how she learned to have fun without alcohol, whether it's fishing or cooking up a storm. Kim's journey is filled with moments of serendipity, like landing a job with a head chef after a chance encounter in the kitchen.
Her experiences highlight the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and being present in the right places at the right times. Corey and Kim explore the value of community and connection in recovery, emphasising how having supportive people around can make all the difference. The episode also touches on broader issues facing the recovery community, such as funding cuts and access to treatment.
Kim's story underscores the necessity of programmes that teach coping skills and offer support to those seeking change. With her infectious enthusiasm and dedication, Kim inspires others to embrace sobriety and discover new ways to enjoy life. If you're looking for motivation and a reminder that change is possible, this episode offers plenty of reasons to listen. It's a heartwarming conversation that celebrates the triumphs of recovery and the power of community.