Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
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Recovery This Week Sep 20th, 2024: Happy Recovery Month, but is it helping people get sober?
Recovery This Week Sep 20th, 2024: Happy Recovery Month, but is it helping people get sober?
Recovery This Week Sep 20th, 2024: Happy Recovery Month, but is it helping people get sober?
Friday 20th September 2024
Explore National Recovery Month's impact on sobriety with Damon Frank and Shauna McKenna Vick. Are awareness efforts truly helping those in need?
38 minutes
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Episode Overview
- National Recovery Month is underrepresented on social media.
- Personal stories highlight challenges in sobriety.
- Alcoholism's dangers are underestimated by casual drinkers.
- Recovery is an ongoing, imperfect journey.
- Support networks are crucial for lasting recovery.
Recovery is an ongoing action thing that I'm part of, but I'm not the whole thing.
In this episode of Recovery This Week, Damon Frank and Shauna McKenna Vick delve into the significance of National Recovery Month and examine its effectiveness in aiding individuals on their journey to sobriety. Shauna shares a personal update, mentioning her visit to Toronto to see her family and the challenges of feeling out of control, a sentiment often mirrored in the recovery community.
The hosts express concern over the lack of representation and awareness for National Recovery Month on social media platforms, such as Twitter and Instagram. Shauna notes her surprise at the minimal activity related to the month, despite its importance in promoting recovery efforts and support networks. This absence raises questions about whether the recovery community is doing enough to spread awareness and help those struggling with addiction.
Damon and Shauna discuss the dangers of alcoholism, emphasizing the need for genuine understanding rather than trivializing the issue, as seen in some social media narratives. They highlight stories of individuals who, during the COVID-19 pandemic, began drinking at home only to find themselves unable to stop, illustrating the profound impact of addiction on personal lives. The conversation shifts to the meaning of recovery, seen not as a destination but a continuous, imperfect journey.
Damon reflects on his own experiences, underscoring the importance of daily efforts to improve oneself. The hosts encourage listeners to embrace recovery as a dynamic process, where progress is measured by being better than the day before. Listeners are invited to support the podcast through Recovered Life Plus membership, gaining access to exclusive content and resources aimed at enhancing recovery journeys.
By joining, subscribers contribute to spreading the recovery message, supporting those in need, and staying informed about the latest trends in addiction and mental health recovery. For those seeking deeper understanding or wanting to stay updated, Recovered Life Plus offers invaluable insights and tools to aid in living a fulfilling recovered life.