Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
183 Odyssey House Journals - Vickie Shaw
183 Odyssey House Journals - Vickie Shaw
183 Odyssey House Journals - Vickie Shaw
Friday 28th February 2025
Discover how Fit To Recover creates a safe, fun space for sobriety with CEO Vickie Shaw's inspiring insights on recovery and community support.
30 minutes
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Creating Safe Spaces: Vickie Shaw's Journey with Fit To Recover
Episode Overview
- FTR offers over 20-30 classes a week focusing on fitness, nutrition, creative arts, and community service.
- The facility hosts social events like Friday night open mic and rap battles.
- Scholarship options are available to ensure finances are never a barrier to recovery.
- Vickie Shaw shares her journey into the field and the impact of trauma on addiction.
- FTR provides a safe space for people to build connections and have fun in sobriety.
"When I finally decided to stop drinking, I thought, I can't have any fun anymore."
In this episode of Odyssey House Journals, Randall Carlisle and Nicole Slack sit down with Vickie Shaw, the CEO of Fit To Recover (FTR). With 25 years of experience in the field, Vickie shares her passion for creating a safe and fun environment for people on their sobriety journey. FTR is not your typical recovery facility; it's a vibrant community centre in Salt Lake City that focuses on fitness, nutrition, creative arts, and community service.
It's a place where miracles happen daily, and people learn that life can be enjoyable without substances. Vickie highlights how FTR literally saves lives by offering over 20-30 classes a week, including fitness sessions, cooking classes, and creative arts workshops. The facility also hosts social events like Friday night open mic and rap battles, providing a safe space for socialising and having fun. The episode is filled with heartwarming stories of transformation and the importance of community in recovery.
Vickie's dedication to making recovery accessible to everyone is evident as she discusses their scholarship options and the non-profit's efforts to ensure finances are never a barrier. She also shares personal anecdotes about her journey into the field and the impact of trauma on addiction. This episode is a testament to the power of community and the incredible work being done at FTR. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on recovery, this episode is a must-listen.