THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
THEUDRCAST: E-188 Brenda M | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction
THEUDRCAST: E-188 Brenda M | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction
THEUDRCAST: E-188 Brenda M | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction
Tuesday 13th May 2025
Brenda M shares her journey from adversity to healing, focusing on cultural roots and community support in recovery.
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90 minutes
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Healing
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Episode Overview
- Brenda's journey from trauma to recovery advocate.
- The significance of cultural roots in healing.
- Creating supportive environments for Indigenous men.
- Importance of kinship and leading with love.
- Collaborating on reintegration programmes post-incarceration.
When things come to me, I look at them carefully. How is this going to serve me? How is this going to serve the people?
Brenda M joins Bill Ward on THEUDRCAST to share her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to a career dedicated to recovery and support for Indigenous communities. Brenda's story is one of resilience, where she transformed her personal struggles into a passion for helping others. Her work spans youth programmes and addiction counselling, highlighting her commitment to fostering healing environments, especially for incarcerated Indigenous men.
Brenda talks about her role in creating the Wellbriety programme, which emphasises cultural roots and kinship as pathways to recovery. Her philosophy centres on leading with love and embracing opportunities that align with her values. As Brenda collaborates with Bill on a reintegration programme for Indigenous men post-incarceration, she underscores the importance of cultural connection and community support in the healing process. Brenda's experiences serve as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, growth and change are possible.
If you're looking for a story that combines heart, culture, and hope, this episode is worth your time.