Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
102 Odyssey House Journals - Mindy Vincent
102 Odyssey House Journals - Mindy Vincent
102 Odyssey House Journals - Mindy Vincent
Friday 14th July 2023
Join Mindy Vincent as she shares her journey from a 17-year meth addiction to advocating for harm reduction in this compelling episode of Odyssey House Journals.
28 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Mindy Vincent shares her journey from a 17-year meth addiction to achieving full recovery and advocating for harm reduction.
- She challenges the traditional notions of recovery, emphasizing that being an addict is a part of her past, not her present.
- Mindy sheds light on the importance of harm reduction and meeting individuals in their addiction journey, offering a fresh perspective on recovery.
- Her insights into recovery, trauma, and harm reduction are thought-provoking, empowering, and eye-opening.
- Mindy's journey exemplifies the transformative power of redefining recovery and embracing a life filled with purpose and love.
Today, I consider myself recovered because being an addict is a part of who I used to be. It's not a part of who I am today. My life is so full of purpose and love. And I pinch myself every day that I get to live the life that is mine. Why would I want to be outside of that?
Can you ever fully recover from addiction? Mindy Vincent certainly thinks so. In this eye-opening episode of Odyssey House Journals, host Randall Carlisle sits down with Mindy, a former meth addict who spent 17 years in the throes of addiction. Now, she's not just 'recovering' - she proudly claims to be 'recovered'.
As the executive director of the Utah Harm Reduction Coalition, Mindy is a fierce advocate for meeting people where they are in their journey, challenging traditional views on recovery. Mindy's story is both controversial and inspiring. She delves into the nuances between 'recovering' and 'recovered', shedding light on her belief that full recovery is possible. Her candid discussion on trauma, addiction, and harm reduction offers a fresh perspective that might just change how you think about recovery.
She's not afraid to stir the pot, and her passion for helping others shines through every word. This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction, whether personally or through a loved one. Mindy's insights are not only thought-provoking but also deeply human, making this conversation both relatable and enlightening. If you're looking for a raw, unfiltered take on what it means to overcome addiction and help others do the same, you won't want to miss this episode.