Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Christiana Kimmich, Ashley Loeb Blassingame)
12.5 & 13.5 | After the Episode: Expanders, Breaking Barriers and Stigma & Taking Your Mind Back
12.5 & 13.5 | After the Episode: Expanders, Breaking Barriers and Stigma & Taking Your Mind Back
12.5 & 13.5 | After the Episode: Expanders, Breaking Barriers and Stigma & Taking Your Mind Back
Wednesday 17th July 2019
Christiana Kimmich and Ashley Loeb Blassingame discuss breaking addiction stigma with insights from Chris Poulos and Flor Edwards on 'The Courage to Change'.
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77 minutes
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Empowering
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Shattering Stigma: Insights on Recovery and Growth
We are actually recognizing aspects of ourselves, denied or unmet, that have yet to integrate and they're inviting us to grow into them.
What does it take to break free from the chains of addiction and stigma? In this engaging episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', hosts Christiana Kimmich and Ashley Loeb Blassingame dive into thought-provoking discussions inspired by previous guests Chris Poulos and Flor Edwards. They weave personal anecdotes with broader reflections, making this episode both relatable and enlightening.
Christiana and Ashley explore the concept of 'expanders'—people who inspire us to grow by embodying qualities we admire but haven't yet embraced ourselves. This idea becomes a springboard for discussing Chris Poulos' remarkable journey from addiction and incarceration to becoming a champion for reentry policies. The hosts don't shy away from tough topics like psychological abuse and the barriers faced by those with criminal records. They emphasize the power of education and empathy in dismantling stereotypes and fostering understanding.
Flor Edwards' experiences add another layer to the conversation, touching on age-related anxieties and the importance of lifelong learning and social experimentation. By sharing their own stories, Christiana and Ashley offer a sense of hope and community, reminding listeners that they are not alone on their recovery journey. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of support, education, and the courage to change.