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#1: Raising Awareness & Education on Addiction Recovery with Cheryl Brown Merriwether
#1: Raising Awareness & Education on Addiction Recovery with Cheryl Brown Merriwether
#1: Raising Awareness & Education on Addiction Recovery with Cheryl Brown Merriwether
Friday 7th January 2022
Cheryl Brown Merriwether shares her journey from personal struggles to becoming a leader in addiction recovery advocacy on 'Sun & Moon Sober Living'.
69 minutes
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Mary Tilson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery from Trauma
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If you affect a family, you can affect future generations.
Ever wondered how personal battles with addiction can lead to broader societal change? In this episode of the 'Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast', host Mary Tilson sits down with Cheryl Brown Merriwether, a prominent figure in the addiction recovery community. Cheryl's journey is nothing short of inspiring. As an Adult Child of an Alcoholic (ACOA) and someone who grew up with a parent facing mental illness, Cheryl faced her own challenges with codependency.
Today, she’s the Vice President and Executive Director of the International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education (ICARE) and a key player in several other influential organizations. Cheryl opens up about her transformation from struggling with her own issues to becoming a leader in the recovery field. She discusses the vital role of internal work in overcoming addiction and highlights how professional recovery coaches can make a difference.
Cheryl also shares her thoughts on the impact of addiction in the workplace, especially in light of the pandemic, and offers strategies for raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding addiction. Listeners will find Cheryl's story both moving and educational, as she emphasizes the power of community and support systems in recovery. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to understand the complexities of addiction, whether you’re personally affected or seeking to support a loved one.
Tune in to hear how Cheryl's personal experiences have fueled her mission to educate and inspire others in the fight against addiction.