Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
Damon Frank
Can Gardening Help Your Recovery?
Can Gardening Help Your Recovery?
Can Gardening Help Your Recovery?
Friday 2nd June 2023
Shauna McKenna Vick shares her journey on The Recovered Life Show, revealing how gardening supports mental health and sobriety. Practical tips included!
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Episode Overview
- Shauna McKinnavick shares her personal journey of using gardening as a vital part of her recovery process
- She discusses the therapeutic effects, stress-relieving properties, and the history of horticultural therapy
- Emphasizes the empowering and transformative nature of gardening in the recovery journey
- Offers practical tips for integrating gardening into a holistic recovery plan
- Highlights the benefits of perseverance, routine establishment, community engagement, and the physical representation of growth in recovery
There's something about putting your hands in the soil, the warmth, the life, the life giving thing of it. There's a lot of delight as well that I think is a benefit. You know, those surprises, who doesn't like little surprises every day?
Ever thought about how a simple garden could be a lifeline in your recovery journey? In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, host Damon Frank sits down with Recovered Life contributor and sober coach Shauna McKenna Vick to explore just that. Shauna opens up about her personal experience with gardening and how it has become an essential part of her path to sobriety.
She talks about the therapeutic effects of tending to plants, the stress relief it offers, and the sense of routine it helps establish. But it’s not just about planting seeds; Shauna delves into the history of horticultural therapy and its role in aiding countless others on their road to recovery. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical tips and advice on how to integrate gardening into your recovery plan.
From fostering a healthier lifestyle to engaging with your community, Shauna’s insights provide a fresh perspective on how gardening can support mental health, emotional sobriety, and overall well-being. Tune in to discover how you can cultivate your own path to healing, one plant at a time.