Montana's Peer Network
Montana's Peer Network
Advocacy Challenges
Advocacy Challenges
Advocacy Challenges
Saturday 28th October 2023
Join Lea and Jim in 'Recovery Talks' as they candidly explore the unseen challenges of peer advocacy, offering a raw and insightful perspective.
35 minutes
Resilient
Hopeful
Raw
Honest
Thought-provoking
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Recovery Reimagined
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Get the buttons here!The Unseen Struggles of Peer Advocacy: Lea and Jim's Honest Take
Episode Overview
- Advocacy involves numerous challenges, often overshadowed in discussions.
- The disillusionment of encountering self-serving agendas and lack of genuine collaboration is a prevalent issue.
- Turnover, lack of training, and the absence of sustainable solutions present significant hurdles.
- Lea and Jim emphasize the need for strong, genuine voices to drive positive change.
- Their resilient spirits and unwavering hope epitomize the essence of the recovery journey.
Recovery means resilience. Here you can get through anything. Recovery works. Recovery rocks!
Ever wondered what it's really like to be an advocate in the world of recovery? In this episode of 'Recovery Talks', Lea and Jim pull back the curtain on the often-unspoken challenges faced by those on the front lines of advocacy. They don't just share the highlights; they dive into the nitty-gritty details that most people overlook. From grappling with official titles to the exhaustion of constant travel, their stories paint a vivid picture of the hurdles advocates encounter daily.
But it's not all doom and gloom. Amidst the tales of disillusionment and frustration with self-serving agendas and lack of genuine collaboration, there's a thread of unyielding determination. Lea and Jim's conversation is a testament to the resilience required to push for positive change, even when the systems seem stacked against you. Their candid dialogue underscores the importance of strong, authentic voices in advocacy, highlighting the need for better training, sustainable solutions, and genuine support.
If you've ever been curious about the behind-the-scenes reality of peer advocacy or are looking for inspiration to drive change in your own community, this episode offers a raw and honest perspective that is both eye-opening and motivating.