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Successful recovery is about a personal transformation. One in which we enter a new world, cultivate new social connections, lose old habits and acquire new ones. As we travel on our journey, recovery becomes a big part of our identity. It’s what we are now. For many of us, our community centers on gatherings and places where recovery is the focus. Kurt Rasmussen discusses how he is working to build and support the recovery community by creating and maintaining digital tools that can facilitate connection.
18:21•2 Jul 2018
Digital Bridges: Kurt Rasmussen on Tech and Recovery Communities
“I think the thing you got to do, you have to do, is to realize it's here to stay, it's got awesome power and capabilities and so on, and so you, we're just going to have to work on fitting it into our lives intelligently.”
Imagine feeling isolated in your recovery journey because of where you live. In this episode of Rewired Radio, host Erica Spiegelman chats with Kurt Rasmussen, the innovative mind behind Sober Grid, about the crucial role technology plays in building recovery communities. Rasmussen dives into the hurdles of finding support in remote areas and how digital tools can bridge that gap. They also touch on the delicate balance of maintaining privacy while engaging in online support groups.
Through their conversation, you'll gain a fresh perspective on how technology can be a lifeline for those in recovery, offering practical tips for using digital platforms effectively. Whether you're navigating your own recovery or supporting someone else's, this episode sheds light on the importance of community and how tech can help foster those vital connections.
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