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

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

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Redefining Recovery – Ep. 117: Caddy and Sarah Preview the Walk for Recovery

Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp kick off September’s Recovery Month with an inside look at the upcoming Walk for Recovery. They dig into the value of peer-to-peer services for navigating substance use disorder while highlighting the massive network of local organizations supporting the community. You’ll also get a practical rundown of the September 12th gathering…

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Redefining Recovery – Ep. 116: Finding Purpose and Professional Growth in Recovery Corps

Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp sit down with Sean and Molly to unpack the day-to-day realities of the Recovery Corps program. The discussion highlights how individuals with lived experience are building new career paths as peer recovery support specialists. You’ll learn the specific ways this AmeriCorps initiative provides training and helps participants transition back into…

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Redefining Recovery – Ep. 115: Finding Sobriety Outside Traditional Paths

Caddy Frink sits down with Wendy Jones to explore Wendy’s unexpected career shift from a historical society tour guide to leading Minnesota’s recovery movement. Wendy opens up about her personal journey to sobriety outside the traditional 12-step model and why finding the right community support is a game-changer. They also share details about the upcoming…

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Redefining Recovery – Ep. 114: The Spiritual Component of the Recovery Journey

Cynthia Mungia and Ed Hovelman explore the deeply personal spiritual component of the recovery journey. They break down the real differences between following a structured religion and having an internal connection with the universe. The conversation also covers how putting effort into your spiritual core directly impacts your physical, mental, and emotional health.

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Redefining Recovery – Ep. 113: The Power of Peer Support with Kimberlee Lawson

Caddy Frink sits down with certified peer recovery specialist Kimberlee Lawson to explore the realities of peer support and meeting justice-impacted individuals exactly where they are. They dig into the complexities of adverse childhood experiences, how early trauma influences substance use, and why the language we use around healing matters. Kimberlee also shares her personal…

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Redefining Recovery – Ep. 112: Why Mental Health and Recovery Share the Same Sandbox

Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp dig into the often-overlooked connection between mental health and substance use disorder. They dive into real-world struggles with conditions like depression and anxiety while sharing practical coping strategies ranging from coloring to leaning on peer support. They wrap up the conversation by highlighting upcoming community events including the Walk for…

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Redefining Recovery – Ep. 112: Ed Hovelman on Bilingual Support and Family Healing

Cynthia Mungia welcomes Ed Hovelman to Redefining Recovery for an inspiring conversation about his 20-year healing journey and his groundbreaking work building bilingual support programs. Ed opens up about the deep impact addiction had on his son and brother, highlighting why love, compassion, and a good sense of humor are so essential to finding a…

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Redefining Recovery – Ep. 111: Patricia Carter of MRC

Join Caddy Frink and Patricia Carter for a candid chat about the dangerous resurgence of inhalant use disorder and how it impacts a whole new generation. Patricia gets real about her own long-term recovery journey, opening up about the childhood trauma and search for belonging that initially led her to substance abuse. The two break…

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Redefining Recovery – Ep. 110: Navigating the Uncomfortable in Your Journey

Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp get real about the messy, uncomfortable, and totally normal feelings of uncertainty that pop up during the recovery journey. They chat about why instantly reaching for our smartphones to solve problems doesn’t always work when you’re trying to figure out who you are after addiction.