Rogue Media Network
Rogue Media Network
Cheryl Brown-Merriwether
Cheryl Brown-Merriwether
Cheryl Brown-Merriwether
Tuesday 16th January 2024
Cheryl Brown-Merriwether discusses her journey from a challenging childhood to helping others navigate addiction and mental health issues on 'The Payoff with Pete'.
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52 minutes
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Cheryl Brown-Merriwether shares her personal journey of growing up with a parent with alcohol use disorder and another with mental health issues, and how it influenced her coping mechanisms and codependency.
- The conversation highlights the early signs of substance use and mental health disorders, emphasizing the importance of awareness and prevention.
- Cheryl's work at iCare focuses on creating a supportive community in the workplace, advocating for open conversations and psychological safety for those struggling with addiction and mental health.
- The episode discusses the need for trained professionals, including coaches and facilitators, to provide crucial support and guidance for individuals navigating addiction and recovery in the workplace.
- Cheryl's mission aims to empower individuals to seek help and support before reaching crisis points, fostering a culture that prioritises mental health and wellness.
I thought they were normal. And I had to learn about something called codependency and work through navigating that within myself. But it has all worked together for good, Pete.
Imagine growing up in a household where addiction and mental health issues were part of daily life. That's exactly what Cheryl Brown-Merriwether experienced, and in this episode of 'The Payoff with Pete', she opens up about her journey. Cheryl's father struggled with alcohol use disorder, and her mother faced significant mental health challenges. These early experiences shaped her understanding of codependency and led her to a career dedicated to helping others navigate similar struggles.
Cheryl now works with iCare, developing training programs for professionals in substance abuse and mental health services. Her unique perspective as an adult child of an addict gives her a deep empathy for those dealing with these issues. The conversation touches on the development of coping mechanisms, the early signs of substance use and mental health disorders, and the critical role of awareness and prevention in the workplace.
Cheryl emphasizes the importance of creating environments where people feel safe to discuss their struggles without stigma. She advocates for trained professionals like coaches and facilitators to support individuals in the workplace, highlighting that early intervention can prevent crises. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of addiction and mental health, especially in professional settings.
Tune in to hear Cheryl's compelling story and gain insights into how we can all contribute to a more supportive and aware community.