Redefining Recovery: A Recovery Revolution
Saturdays 10-11 AM
Redefining Recovery: A Recovery Revolution with host Caddy Frink
Join us for conversations about Substance Use Disorder and the journey to recovery. Host Caddy is an advocate for long-term recovery, bring her experience from Minnesota Recovery Connection, an organization committed to embracing diverse paths to healing. Discover the significance of honoring all pathways and why it's crucial in our journey towards recovery.
Historically, people with SUD (substance use disorder) are categorized and treated uniformly into the same category and given the same treatment. However, our discussions shed light on the evolving landscape of recovery, emphasizing the diverse stories and unique support needed for success. Through candid conversations with those who have triumphed over substance use, we explore the transformations within the recovery community and the varied route to finding healing.
Tune in as we delve into topics such as Harm Reduction and strategies for supporting individuals navigating substance use, as well as many other pertinent discussions.
Learn more at https://minnesotarecovery.org/
Redefining Recovery: A Recovery Revolution with Caddy Frink. Join us for conversations about Substance Use Disorder and the journey to recovery. Host Caddy is an advocate for long-term recovery, bring her experience from Minnesota Recovery Connection, an organization committed to embracing diverse paths to healing. Discover the significance of honoring all pathways and why it's crucial in our journey towards recovery. Historically, people with SUD (substance use disorder) are categorized and treated uniformly into the same category and given the same treatment. However, our discussions shed light on the evolving landscape of recovery, emphasizing the diverse stories and unique support needed for success. Through candid conversations with those who have triumphed over substance use, we explore the transformations within the recovery community and the varied route to finding healing. Tune in as we delve into topics such as Harm Reduction and strategies for supporting individuals na
This episode originally aired November 27, 2024: This week Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp have a pre-holiday conversation!
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Caddy Frink and Cynthia Munguia, Executive Director of Minnesota Recovery Connection, share an exciting report from the Dominican Republic, where Cynthia introduced MRC’s peer recovery services to an international audience. They discuss the powerful need to share Minnesota’s “gold standard” recovery models globally, emphasizing that true wellness is a worldwide revolution. You’re also invited to…
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Host Caddy Frink is joined by Patricia Carter, who shares her inspiring journey of 39 years in recovery and her work with the Minnesota Alliance of Recovery Community Organizations. They discuss the unique challenges of maintaining long-term recovery while navigating the emotional and physical demands of being a primary caregiver for an aging parent with…
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This episode originally aired May 31, 2025: Host Caddy Frink was joined by Colin Cash for a conversation about recovery within Native American communities. Collin is also the co-founder of Sober Squad.
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Sarah Kemp welcomes Leila Hussein and Alex Merrit from Twin Cities Rise to the show. They discuss their organization’s mission to end generational poverty through personal empowerment, career training, and meaningful employment. The conversation also highlights the program’s powerful impact on the recovery community, its “Fair Chance” hiring advocacy, and the importance of emotional intelligence…
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On episode 76 of Redefining Recovery, host Caddy Frink sits down with Navigator peer Josie Olson. Josie shares her powerful journey of finding recovery, becoming a mother of two, and navigating the professional world with a justice-impacted past. She discusses her work in the Recovery Corps program and her goals of breaking generational curses and…
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Caddy Frink welcomes back recovery navigator Rachel from Minnesota Recovery Connection. They discuss advocacy, focusing on Rachel’s personal story of securing housing while in recovery, which highlighted gaps in community services. Rachel shares how self-advocacy—a key to her success—led her to investigate and expose these service issues. She emphasizes that everyone, regardless of their struggle,…
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On this episode of Redefining Recovery, host Caddy Frink is joined by Emanuel Roberts from the organization Anything Helps to share his story and discuss the mission of his work.
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Host Caddy Frink sits down with Farhia Budul, founder of the Niyyah Recovery Initiative, to discuss tailored recovery services for the East African community.
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This week Sarah speaks with Brianna Mitchell about how she found her way to Minnesota Recovery Connection, her story about experiencing recovery and her work with Minnesota Recovery Connection’s peer advisory council.
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