Redefining Recovery: A Recovery Revolution

This week Caddy Frink is joined by Lance Frederick, recovery and resiliency market lead/liaison with Minnesota Recovery Connection, as they talk about Lance’s journey to recovery and suicide prevention.

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This week hosts Caddy Frink and Erin Fitzgerald discuss the importance of self-care with recovery.

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This weeks the discussion revolves around culturally specific services. Why it’s important to offer services specific to a culture or minority groups and how we, as a community can gain cultural awareness. We cannot ignore the disparities in our communities. Native Americans and African Americans are dying from substance use disorder at rates far greater…

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Caddy and Erin are live from TC Pride!

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We welcome our guests, Andi and Rina, from Twin Cities Pride as they open the doors to conversations about the LGBTQ+ community and the intersections with SUD and mental health. The conversation could go on for days with the 4 hosts as they share stories of stigma and hope. MRC is especcially excited to host…

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In part 2 of our series, our friend, Bill Houston, returns to tell more of his recovery journey. Life with a new liver and stigma around his recovery.

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In part 2 of our series, our friend, Bill Houston, returns to tell more of his recovery journey. Life with a new liver and stigma around his recovery.

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In the first of a 2-part series, Bill Houston takes us on a trip through his complex journey to recovery. We hear, not only about his struggles with substance, but the stigma he received from various people and places.

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This week hosts Caddy Frink and Erin Fitzgerald discuss medicated assistance recovery and treatment.

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Justin contributes to the conversation about recovery as he shares some of his recovery journey, as well as his role at Minnesota Recovery Connection and how he became a part of their team.

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The conversation continues as Caddy and Erin discuss how we can approach folx who are using substances and plant the seed of recovery without “should-ing” people. How can we show people support and allow them to live out their own journey while protecting ourselves?

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Hosts Caddy and Erin delve into the topic of Trauma Informed Care, emphasizing its critical importance in working with individuals. They highlight that around 94% of individuals diagnosed with Substance Use Disorder have encountered significant trauma in their lives, with approximately 70% of individuals reporting childhood trauma. Recognizing this correlation is pivotal in the journey…

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Erin interviews the Justice Involved Director, Alicia Doty, from Minnesota Recovery Connection. Alicia shares part of her personal recovery journey and experience with the justice system. The conversation flows as Erin and Alicia discuss why individuals with substance use disorder face even more stigma and barriers if they have “criminal backgrounds” or have been labeled…

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Caddy & Erin invite their new friend, Jennifer, an ally to the recovery community, to have a conversation about her perspective on recovery and her own personal journey. Jennifer opens up and shares why she is an ally to the recovery community and how her perspective on recovery has changed in recent months. Find us…

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How do the words we use affect us and the people around us? We talk about how words are stigmatizing and can push people down. We want to change the way we apeakt o and about individuals who use drugs and show how we can lift them up and help support them by the changing…

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Join a discussion about Harm Reduction: What is Harm Reduction and why is it important? How can we support harm reduction practices and they people who utilize these life saving options. Find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify or at minnesotarecovery.org #redefiningrecovery #recoveryrevolution #minnesotarecovery #harmreduction #wedorecover #recoveryconnection #cprs #minnesotarecoveryconnection #mnrecoveryconnection #meetemwheretheryreat #harmreductionsaveslives #peerrecoveryspecialist #advocacy #peerservices

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What is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and why is their role crucial to the recovery community? When did Peer Recovery services come to life? Find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify or at minnesotarecovery.org #redefiningrecovery #recoveryrevolution #minnesotarecovery #harmreduction #wedorecover #recoveryconnection #cprs #minnesotarecoveryconnection #mnrecoveryconnection #meetemwheretheryreat #harmreductionsaveslives #peerrecoveryspecialist #advocacy #peerservices

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We continue to learn about our hosts. In this episode, Erin shares some things led to her substance use and her recovery journey. Find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify or at minnesotarecovery.org #redefiningrecovery #recoveryrevolution #minnesotarecovery #harmreduction #wedorecover #recoveryconnection #cprs #minnesotarecoveryconnection #mnrecoveryconnection #meetemwheretheryreat #harmreductionsaveslives #peerrecoveryspecialist #advocacy #peerservices

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We open the door to conversations about Substance Use Disorder, Recovery and all of the many possible facets we need to think about when a person is struggling with substance use. Get to know your host Caddy as she shares part of her journey to recovery. Learn what “qualifies” your hosts to lead these conversations.…

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