Daniel Unmanageable

Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.

Daniel Unmanageable

  • Service provider, Jamie Sinclair talks to me about the harsh realities of working in supported living houses in the lower east side of Vancouver. Valuable insights.

Service provider, Jamie Sinclair talks to me about the harsh realities of working in supported living houses in the lower east side of Vancouver. Valuable insights.

Thursday 11th January 2024

Join Jamie Sinclair as she shares her journey from healthcare management to frontline addiction support, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change.
Explicit
39 minutes
Raw
Inspiring
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful

About this podcast

Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.
Author:
Daniel Unmanageable
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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From Healthcare to the Streets: Jamie Sinclair's Eye-Opening Journey

Episode Overview

  • Jamie shares her harrowing experiences as a service provider in addiction support, shedding light on the urgent need for change in the field.
  • She discusses the challenges and unique needs of service providers and individuals battling addiction, homelessness, and PTSD.
  • Insightful conversations on fostering empathy and communication between service providers and their clients.
  • Jamie highlights valuable resources and tools tailored to support service providers and individuals grappling with addiction and PTSD.
  • Her candid and honest conversation with Dan provides valuable lessons and fosters empathy for those working in the challenging field of addiction support.
Just because this is your job, it doesn't undermine how effed up this is and how this is something no one in day-to-day life would expect to encounter.
Ever wondered what it's like to work on the front lines of addiction support? Jamie Sinclair takes us through her incredible journey from managing private healthcare to tackling the harsh realities of supported living houses in Vancouver's Lower East Side. In this episode of 'Hard Knox Talks', Jamie sits down with host Daniel Unmanageable to share her raw and unfiltered experiences. She opens up about the daily challenges faced by service providers and individuals battling addiction, homelessness, and PTSD.
Jamie’s story is not just about her professional shift but also about the emotional toll and resilience required in such demanding roles. She sheds light on the urgent need for systemic change and better support systems for both service providers and those they help. From coping strategies to fostering empathy and effective communication, Jamie offers valuable insights for anyone connected to the world of addiction recovery.
Whether you're a service provider, someone struggling with addiction, or a loved one trying to understand and support, this episode provides a compassionate and realistic view of the struggles and triumphs in this field. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that aims to break down barriers and foster a deeper understanding of addiction and recovery.
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