Janice Arnoldi
Janice Arnoldi
Quest Community Health Centre Peer Support
Quest Community Health Centre Peer Support
Quest Community Health Centre Peer Support
Sunday 21st September 2025
Explore Caitlin Taylor's transformation from addiction to peer support navigator, highlighting the power of lived experience in recovery.
28 minutes
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Janice Arnoldi
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Peer support can significantly aid in navigating healthcare for those with addictions.
- Lived experience provides invaluable empathy and understanding in support roles.
- Childhood experiences can have lasting impacts on mental health and addiction.
- Community support systems are crucial for recovery and reintegration.
- Addressing stigma is vital in creating supportive environments for those in recovery.
"I absolutely love helping others... it gives me joy knowing that at least for that moment with that person, they know they're being heard."
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? In this episode, Caitlin Taylor shares her compelling story of transformation and recovery. Caitlin, a peer support navigator at Quest Community Health Centre, reveals how her past struggles with addiction and mental health now enable her to guide others through similar challenges. Her candid recounting of early experiences with addiction, from youthful partying to spiralling substance use, provides a stark reminder of how quickly things can escalate.
Caitlin discusses the importance of peer support and how it bridges the gap for those facing barriers to healthcare, homelessness, and addiction. The programme she works with is a beacon of hope, offering tailored support to individuals in crisis. Her story highlights the necessity of meeting people where they are, understanding their needs, and providing non-judgmental assistance.
Janice Arnoldi, the host, engages Caitlin in a discussion about the systemic issues that complicate recovery, such as lack of resources and the stigma surrounding addiction. The episode sheds light on how crucial it is to have support systems like Quest’s peer navigators who offer not just guidance but also empathy born from lived experience. Caitlin’s journey from addiction to advocacy underscores the power of personal transformation and the impact of community support.
Her story is a testament to resilience and the importance of helping others find their path to recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of addiction and the transformative power of peer support. Could Caitlin's journey inspire you or someone you know to seek help?