Neil Scott

Recovery Coast to Coast

Neil Scott, Karen Morgan

  • Amazing Grace (House) - Karen Morgan's Gift of Recovery

Amazing Grace (House) - Karen Morgan's Gift of Recovery

Saturday 7th September 2024

Karen Morgan shares her inspiring recovery journey and her work at Grace House, offering hope and practical advice for those battling addiction.
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Recovery Coast to Coast
Author:
Neil Scott
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Karen Morgan's Journey: From Addiction to Advocacy

Episode Overview

  • Karen Morgan shares her personal recovery story.
  • Grace House offers support for women with substance use disorders.
  • Importance of community and support systems in recovery.
  • Challenges and rewards of being a couple in recovery.
  • Public policy changes needed to break the stigma around addiction.
Recovery today means that I have an opportunity to help others.
Neil Scott sits down with Karen Morgan, the director of Grace House, a programme dedicated to helping women in Memphis, Tennessee, overcome substance use disorders. Karen shares her heartfelt journey of addiction, recovery, and her ongoing mission to assist others. She recounts her early exposure to the 12-step community through her parents and the challenges she faced before achieving long-term sobriety.
Karen's story is one of resilience, as she describes how shame initially kept her from seeking help but gratitude brought her back into recovery. Her experience highlights the importance of support systems and the power of community in overcoming addiction. Karen also talks about the unique challenges and rewards of being part of a couple in recovery and how she navigated a relapse after 13 years of sobriety.
Now 22 years sober, she emphasises the significance of helping others, whether it's on a personal level or through public policy changes aimed at breaking the stigma around addiction. This episode wraps up with some inspiring words from actor Lou Gossett Jr., who reflects on self-centredness and its impact on relationships. If you're looking for a story that combines personal triumph with actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen.