Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
Damon Frank and Shauna McKenna Vick
Recovery This Week, May 6, 2024: You Can't Make a Cucumber a Pickle Again
Recovery This Week, May 6, 2024: You Can't Make a Cucumber a Pickle Again
Recovery This Week, May 6, 2024: You Can't Make a Cucumber a Pickle Again
Friday 10th May 2024
Join Damon and Shauna as they discuss sobriety's true meaning, sharing insights and stories in the debut episode of 'Recovery This Week.'
39 minutes
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Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
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Recovery Reimagined
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Episode Overview
- Shauna shares her personal relapse and recovery story.
- Discussion on sobriety definitions and recovery programs.
- Introduction to new segment: Recovery This Week.
- Debate on sobriety with psychiatric medication.
- Invitation to join Recovered Life Plus for exclusive content.
The definition of sober is living a full life in recovery, healing your mind, body, soul, and spirit.
In the debut episode of 'Recovery This Week,' hosts Damon Frank and Shauna McKenna Vick embark on a journey to explore the multifaceted world of sobriety and recovery. This new segment is part of Recovered Life TV, aiming to provide a platform where recovery experiences and insights are shared openly and honestly. Damon and Shauna bring their personal experiences to the forefront, emphasizing the uniqueness of each individual's recovery journey.
Shauna opens up about her decades-long recovery journey, highlighting her struggles with prelapse and relapse. Her story is a testament to the challenges faced by many in recovery and the resilience required to overcome them. After clawing her way back to sobriety, Shauna transitioned from her previous career in software sales to become an interventionist and recovery coach, founding her company, Return to Joy.
She now dedicates herself to helping others find their path to recovery, offering a wide range of services including safe transport and sober companionship. Damon and Shauna delve into the evolving language surrounding sobriety, questioning the definitions and boundaries that often come with it. They discuss the complexities of sobriety, especially regarding the use of psychiatric drugs and their impact on one's sober status.
The hosts stress the importance of intent and individual circumstances, acknowledging that recovery is a deeply personal process that cannot be universally defined. As the episode progresses, Damon expresses excitement about the new direction for Recovered Life TV, encouraging listeners to engage with the content and consider supporting the platform through Recovered Life Plus. This subscription offers ad-free content, expert insights, and exclusive media to enrich the recovery experience.
Looking ahead, Damon and Shauna tease future episodes, including one from Ireland, promising engaging discussions and insights into the world of recovery. They invite the audience to join them on this journey, offering support and resources to those navigating their path to sobriety. Overall, 'Recovery This Week' provides a hopeful and informative space for listeners to explore the nuances of sobriety and recovery, guided by the personal experiences and expertise of its hosts.