studioDNA | David Stoecker
studioDNA | David Stoecker
28: 10 Questions with Kristi Booth
28: 10 Questions with Kristi Booth
28: 10 Questions with Kristi Booth
Sunday 22nd December 2019
Hear Kristi Booth's journey from substance use to recovery, focusing on harm reduction and living authentically in Better Life in Recovery.
31 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Kristi Booth: Embracing Harm Reduction and Authentic Recovery
Today I get to live and I get to accomplish things and I get to raise two beautiful daughters that you know that I'm going to be able to sit back and see them change the world in their own little way.
Kristi Booth's journey is one of transformation and hope. In this episode of the Better Life in Recovery podcast, host David Stoecker sits down with Kristi, a person in long-term recovery who found new purpose after attending the International Drug Policy Reform Conference in St. Louis. Since then, Kristi has become a passionate advocate for harm reduction, even starting a meeting in her community to support others on their recovery journeys.
Kristi opens up about her experiences with substance use and the pivotal moments that led her to embrace recovery. She highlights the importance of harm reduction as a compassionate and practical approach to addiction treatment. By focusing on reducing the negative consequences of drug use, harm reduction offers a lifeline to many who might otherwise feel lost.
Kristi's story underscores the value of seeing addiction as a disorder, not a moral failing, and the need to shed the shame often associated with it. Throughout the conversation, David and Kristi touch on several key themes, including the individuality of recovery paths, the various treatment options available, and the crucial difference between merely surviving and truly living in recovery. Kristi's reflections are candid and inspiring, offering a beacon of hope to anyone facing similar struggles.
Listeners will find Kristi's insights both relatable and motivating, as she shares how living authentically has played a significant role in her recovery. Her journey from substance use to becoming a community leader in harm reduction is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of finding what works best for each individual. Tune in to hear Kristi Booth's powerful story and gain a deeper understanding of harm reduction and authentic recovery.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and practical advice on their path to a better life in recovery.