Ralph Sara
Ralph Sara/Heidi Christensen/Sam Garcia
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 57- Heidi Christensen and Sam Garcia 2
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 57- Heidi Christensen and Sam Garcia 2
Anonymous Eskimo Episode 57- Heidi Christensen and Sam Garcia 2
Monday 28th February 2022
Heidi Christensen and Sam Garcia share their sobriety journeys on The Anonymous Eskimo Podcast, focusing on breaking mental health and addiction stigmas.
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54 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Heidi Christensen and Sam Garcia: Sobriety, Support, and Breaking Stigmas
We're breaking the stigma, breaking the cycle, you know, when you're so busy in this work and you're just continuing to do what you love to do, you know, serve people in recovery and all the good things that come along with recovery- a lot of people you don't realize, but people see your potential.
Ever wondered how cultural values can shape the journey to sobriety? In this episode of The Anonymous Eskimo Podcast, Heidi Christensen and Sam Garcia return to share their latest experiences in recovery. Heidi, an Alutiiq and Gwichin Athabaskan woman with seven years of sobriety, and Sam, a Kewa Pueblo Indian man with six years of sobriety, bring unique perspectives to the table.
Both are not just survivors but also advocates—Heidi as a Cultural Peer Support Supervisor and Sam as an Outreach Peer Support Specialist. They talk about their roles in integrating cultural practices into mental health and addiction treatment, especially in the Native wellness model in Alaska. Sam opens up about the added challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to maintaining sobriety and the crucial role of support systems during these tough times.
Throughout the episode, Heidi and Sam emphasize the importance of prayer, making wise choices, and how the podcast itself has helped break down the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. This episode is a heartfelt conversation filled with practical advice, hope, and the strength that comes from community support. Tune in to feel inspired and understand more about the ongoing journey of sobriety.