Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
62 - Joyce Matera National Marketing Director of Inspire Recovery - LGBTQ Treatment Center
62 - Joyce Matera National Marketing Director of Inspire Recovery - LGBTQ Treatment Center
62 - Joyce Matera National Marketing Director of Inspire Recovery - LGBTQ Treatment Center
Thursday 11th April 2019
Tom Conrad talks with Joyce Matera about LGBTQ+ addiction recovery, emphasizing safe spaces and cultural competency on 'Real Recovery Talk'.
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Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Get the buttons here!Safe Spaces and Sobriety: Joyce Matera on LGBTQ+ Recovery
We all have the right to live in harmony, be who we are and be the best that we can be. It's empowering them to be the person that they want to be.
Imagine a place where you can be your true self while battling addiction. In this episode of 'Real Recovery Talk', Tom Conrad sits down with Joyce Matera, the National Marketing Director for Inspire Recovery, to explore the unique challenges and triumphs of LGBTQ+ individuals in addiction recovery. Joyce brings her 35 years of recovery experience and her history as a gay activist to the conversation, offering invaluable insights into why safe spaces are crucial for effective treatment.
The discussion dives into how Inspire Recovery, located in West Palm Beach, provides a supportive environment specifically for transgender people and others under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. Joyce shares her personal journey, from witnessing the harsh realities of the AIDS crisis to becoming a beacon of hope in the recovery community. She emphasizes the importance of cultural competency and peer support, explaining how these elements can make or break the recovery process for marginalized individuals.
Tom and Joyce also tackle the topic of HRT medications, highlighting their significance as a human rights issue within the recovery landscape. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of addiction and LGBTQ+ identity, offering a blend of heartfelt stories and practical advice that will leave you both informed and inspired.