The Magdalen House
The Magdalen House
501: Maggies & AA with Lisa Kroencke | RecoverED
501: Maggies & AA with Lisa Kroencke | RecoverED
501: Maggies & AA with Lisa Kroencke | RecoverED
Wednesday 3rd January 2024
CEO Lisa Kroencke and host Kelsey Amos discuss The Magdalen House's unique recovery programs for alcoholic women, distinct from AA.
33 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Empowering
Hopeful
Thought-provoking
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- The Magdalen House provides comprehensive recovery services to alcoholic women through residential, Next Step, and community programs.
- The organization operates as a non-profit, offering support at no cost and being independently funded to maintain its curriculum and operational structure.
- The podcast highlights the distinctions between The Magdalen House and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), emphasizing independent governance and strategic growth focus.
- The importance of creating a safe space for recovery and the accessibility of The Magdalen House's programs to individuals seeking help or information about alcoholism.
- The podcast ends with a thought-provoking reflection on the significance of providing open access to recovery meetings, classes, and workshops to all individuals at no cost.
I think the biggest thing I would love for everyone to know is that all of our meetings, our classes, our workshops are open to everyone, every woman in recovery and now men... My biggest thing I would love for everyone to know is that all of our programs are no cost.
What sets The Magdalen House apart from other recovery programs? In this episode, host Kelsey Amos sits down with Lisa Kroencke, the CEO of The Magdalen House, to unpack the unique aspects of their approach to helping alcoholic women. Unlike Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), The Magdalen House operates as a nonprofit organization, offering all its services free of charge.
Lisa provides an in-depth look at their residential program, the Next Step program, and various community initiatives that make recovery accessible and sustainable for many women. Lisa and Kelsey explore how The Magdalen House maintains its independence from AA while still drawing on similar principles to guide its participants. They discuss the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for recovery, emphasizing the organization's mission to offer help without financial barriers.
This episode is particularly enlightening for those curious about different recovery models and how they can be tailored to meet the needs of specific communities. Whether you're someone battling addiction, a family member seeking to understand more about recovery options, or just interested in the inner workings of a nonprofit dedicated to combating alcoholism, this episode offers valuable insights. Tune in to hear about the transformative power of community and spirituality in the journey towards sobriety.