Vanisha Breault
Vanisha Breault
The Man in the Mirror; with Guest Stacey Petersen OC 15
The Man in the Mirror; with Guest Stacey Petersen OC 15
The Man in the Mirror; with Guest Stacey Petersen OC 15
Wednesday 18th November 2020
Listen to Stacey Petersen's 33-year journey of recovery and the power of vulnerability in healing on 'Ordinary Courage' with Vanisha Breault.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Stacey Petersen: 33 Years of Recovery and the Power of Vulnerability
If you've had one through, uh, adverse childhood experience, be it divorce or mental health, or you know wherever it is, you have about a higher, more uh, propensity to have, say, addiction, mental health, heart disease. I'm like, makes sense to me, people are dying from a broken heart.
What happens when you mix a lifetime of recovery with a passion for helping others? You get Stacey Petersen, the guest on this episode of 'Ordinary Courage'. Host Vanisha Breault sits down with her dear friend Stacey to unpack his remarkable journey from addiction to long-term recovery. With 33 years of sobriety under his belt, Stacey has seen it all and done it all, especially in his role as the Executive Director of Fresh Start Recovery Centre in Calgary, Alberta.
Stacey's story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of vulnerability. Growing up with challenging childhood experiences, he found himself battling addiction and mental health issues. But Stacey didn't let his past define him. Instead, he embraced self-love and compassion, not just for himself but for the countless others he helps daily through Fresh Start Recovery Centre. The centre has received numerous accolades across Canada, establishing itself as a beacon of hope for those struggling with addiction.
Throughout their conversation, Vanisha and Stacey explore how building bridges instead of walls can make a world of difference in recovery. They delve into the significance of community support and how it can turn the tide for someone battling addiction. Stacey also shares his experiences presenting on the TEDx stage and advocating for change in the addiction and mental health sectors.
Whether you're personally affected by addiction or simply interested in stories of human strength and compassion, this episode offers a deeply moving and informative look at what it means to truly recover. Tune in to hear how vulnerability can be a powerful tool for healing and why community support is crucial in the journey to recovery.