Janet
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Building Recovery Capital with David Collins
Building Recovery Capital with David Collins
Building Recovery Capital with David Collins
Saturday 9th July 2022
David Collins shares his journey and insights on the power of community support in overcoming addiction in this episode of Tribe Sober.
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Get the buttons here!David Collins: Transforming Recovery with Community Support
For me, creating recovery capital is about community. We're all in this together.
Ever wondered how a sense of community can transform the path to sobriety? In this episode of Tribe Sober, Janet Gourand chats with David Collins, a Master Recovery Coach and founder of the Foundation Clinic and U-ACT in South Africa. David's story is one of resilience and transformation. Growing up with an alcoholic father, he vowed never to follow the same path.
Instead, he turned to hard drugs, leading him on a journey that would eventually bring him to recovery and a deep commitment to helping others. David shares touching anecdotes, including a childhood memory of drawing his family in school, only to have a classmate label his parents as addicts. This moment, and many like it, fueled his determination to break the cycle of addiction.
Today, through his Ubuntu Addiction Community Trust, David trains Recovery Coaches who are dedicated to building recovery capital within their communities. This episode delves into the myths we tell ourselves about addiction and the communal shame often associated with it. David emphasizes the power of community in recovery, highlighting how collective efforts can create lasting change. He also discusses the importance of corporate social responsibility in addiction education and offers practical advice on managing family dynamics and preventing relapse.
For anyone looking to understand the role of community in sobriety or seeking inspiration from someone who has walked the path, this episode is a must-listen. David's insights remind us that we're all in this together, and through shared support, we can build a stronger foundation for recovery.