Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
161 Odyssey House Journals - Andrea Kennedy
161 Odyssey House Journals - Andrea Kennedy
161 Odyssey House Journals - Andrea Kennedy
Saturday 21st September 2024
Andrea Kennedy shares her raw journey through addiction, PTSD, and recovery, highlighting the importance of self-care and community support.
30 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Compassionate
Encouraging
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Andrea Kennedy: Learning to Walk Again in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Recovery is a process full of ups and downs, much like a toddler learning to walk.
- Relapse can be a valuable learning experience, not a failure.
- Community support is crucial for overcoming addiction.
- Self-care is vital and not selfish; it's necessary for recovery.
- Being honest about struggles helps break the isolation of addiction.
It's not a selfish thing to put yourself first.
Andrea Kennedy's journey through addiction and recovery is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of Odyssey House Journals, Andrea opens up about her struggles with addiction, PTSD, and the challenges of self-care. She candidly compares her recovery process to a toddler learning to walk—full of falls and the need to get back up each time.
Andrea discusses a recent relapse and the valuable lessons she learned from it, emphasising the importance of reaching out for help and not believing the lies that addiction tells us. Her story is a testament to the power of community support and the strength found in vulnerability.
Host Randall Carlisle and co-host Nicole Slack provide a compassionate and supportive environment for Andrea to share her experiences, making this episode a must-listen for anyone on their own recovery journey or supporting someone who is. With a mix of raw honesty and heartfelt moments, you'll find yourself moved by Andrea's resilience and the genuine care she receives from her peers at Odyssey House.
This episode reminds us all that it's okay to stumble, as long as we keep getting back up.