Recovery Matters! Podcast

By: Don Smith Phillip Valentine Sandy Valentine Melvin Cabrera
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  • Summary

  • A podcast from one of the nation's original Recovery Community Organizations - CCAR. CCAR envisions a world where the power, hope, and healing of Recovery from addiction is thoroughly understood and embraced. We invite guests from all areas of the Recovery Movement to explore the concept of recovery with us, share their stories, and have real discussions that move us toward that world which we envision.
    2023 - Recovery Matters Podcast - Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery
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Episodes
  • Escaping the Grip of Crack

    Escaping the Grip of Crack
    Oct 1 2024
    Julio discusses the challenges he faced, including a relapse after a previous seven-year sobriety streak. He candidly talks about staying away from triggering environments, the impact of his addiction on family relationships, and his transformative experiences in rehabilitation. Julio sheds light on the emotional toll of addiction, including losing loved ones and dealing with a violent upbringing. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Stories 00:32 Overcoming Relapse and Strategies for Staying Clean 01:10 Challenges and Support Systems in Recovery 02:00 Family Dynamics and Personal Struggles 02:34 Homelessness and the Path to Detox 03:55 Rehabilitation and Self-Reflection 05:25 Building Relationships and Trust in Recovery 11:06 Faith and Spiritual Growth 12:20 Early Life and Introduction to Substance Use 16:25 Realizing the Depth of Addiction 19:03 A Dangerous Encounter 20:47 Joining the Gang 22:31 First Steps to Recovery 23:56 A Life-Changing Event 24:24 Struggles with Addiction 25:50 Embracing Recovery 28:45 The Importance of Support 35:54 Words of Wisdom
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    37 mins
  • From Methadone to Mentorship

    From Methadone to Mentorship
    Sep 24 2024
    Brian, a person in long-term recovery, shares struggles with substance use that began in his teenage years, his journey through various treatments, and the pivotal moments that led him to seek a different path. Brian discusses his experiences with methadone and Suboxone, his involvement with the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), and how he now gives back as a volunteer manager supporting others in their recovery journeys. His story is one of resilience, transformation, and the importance of community and hope in recovery. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Recovery Stories 02:34 Early Life and Struggles 04:29 Descent into Addiction 06:26 Realization and Attempts at Recovery 13:37 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Recovery 17:29 Life in Recovery and Giving Back 29:58 Advice for Those Struggling
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    32 mins
  • Rewriting Her Future: Betzy's Tale of Overcoming Addiction and Finding Faith

    Rewriting Her Future: Betzy's Tale of Overcoming Addiction and Finding Faith
    Sep 17 2024
    Betsy describes her journey from a turbulent childhood and early exposure to substance use to finding strength and purpose through faith and community support. Throughout her story, she details her personal struggles, the turning points that led her towards sobriety, and her work at the Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery, an organization that played a key role in her recovery. By reflecting on her past and embracing her faith, Betsy illustrates how transformative recovery can be, especially when one discovers one’s true purpose and builds a supportive network. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:38 Betsy's Recovery Journey Begins 01:52 Faith and Family in Recovery 02:42 Challenges of Young Parenthood 04:39 Generational Struggles and Personal Growth 06:26 Early Exposure to Alcohol and Toxic Relationships 15:09 College Struggles and Finding CCAR 16:24 Realizations and Changes at CCAR 20:08 Parenting and Recovery 26:43 Working with the Reentry Community 32:36 Final Reflections and Message to Young Women
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    35 mins

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