Avani Dilger
Avani Dilger
"This BADASS Sober LIFE" Podcast - Episode 1: The Story behind Natural Highs
"This BADASS Sober LIFE" Podcast - Episode 1: The Story behind Natural Highs
"This BADASS Sober LIFE" Podcast - Episode 1: The Story behind Natural Highs
Wednesday 5th August 2020
Join Beau Chilson and Avani Dilger as they discuss the life-changing 'Natural Highs' program, empowering teens to lead sober lives.
35 minutes
Empowering
Healing
Informative
Transformative
Supportive
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Avani Dilger
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Sobriety Success Stories
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Parenting & Children
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Get the buttons here!The Natural Highs Movement: Teens Leading the Way to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Avani's journey from personal tragedies to creating Natural Highs
- Insights on brain chemistry and natural highs
- Empowerment through understanding individual burdens
- Maintaining non-judgmental support in the Natural Highs community
- The evolution and future of the Natural Highs Program
Your pain is the best thing you have going for yourself. There is gold in the darkness, and if you are brave enough to go into it, you can turn it into a powerful gift for others.
Imagine a high school student interviewing a seasoned professional about a program that’s changing lives. That’s exactly what happens in this episode of 'This Badass Sober Life Podcast'. Beau Chilson, a high schooler from Boulder, Colorado, sits down with Avani Dilger to uncover the story behind the 'Natural Highs' nonprofit program.
Avani, who wears many hats including Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Counselor, shares her journey from personal challenges to founding a movement that empowers teens to lead sober lives. Beau, a Natural Highs Peer Mentor himself, brings a unique perspective as he talks about his own experiences and the importance of helping peers understand the effects of drug use on their brains.
He even started a weekly teen-run club called 'First Step' to support his friends in making positive changes. Through this conversation, you’ll learn about the innovative elements of the Natural Highs program and how it’s making a real difference. Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone on your own sobriety journey, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.