The "Business" side of Recovery - Committing to a safe space - Sponsoring, Can you sponsor too many?

The "Business" side of Recovery - Committing to a safe space - Sponsoring, Can you sponsor too many?

This Pink Cloud

DJ Kelly Reverb and Chad LeMans chat with Josh Jordan about the business side of running a sober living facility and the intricacies of sponsorship in recovery.

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59:4125 Oct 2024

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The Business Side of Recovery: Insights from Sober Living Experts

Episode Overview

  • Running a sober living facility comes with unique challenges and rewards.
  • Effective communication with treatment programs is crucial for success.
  • Structured environments can significantly aid in maintaining sobriety.
  • Sponsoring too many people can be overwhelming but also rewarding.
  • Ongoing learning and adaptation are key in the field of addiction recovery.
If they look at me and they're like, I want what that guy has, man, they must be really struggling.

Ever wondered what it's like to run a successful sober living facility? In this episode of *This Pink Cloud*, DJ Kelly Reverb and Chad LeMans sit down with Josh Jordan, affectionately known as 'the people's champ', to talk about the business side of recovery. From the challenges of maintaining a safe and supportive environment to the delicate balance of sponsoring others in their recovery journey, this conversation is packed with real-life experiences and hard-earned lessons.

Josh shares his journey of starting Cardinal House, a sober living facility, and the unexpected hurdles he faced along the way. You'll hear about the importance of communication with treatment programs, the significance of structured environments, and the ongoing learning process in the field of addiction recovery. The trio also tackles the question: Can you sponsor too many people in recovery?

With humour and honesty, they explore the emotional and practical aspects of sponsorship, offering valuable insights for anyone involved in or considering this role. This episode is a must-listen for those in recovery, their loved ones, or anyone interested in the complexities of addiction treatment. So, why not tune in and gain some wisdom from those who've been there and done that?

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