Jeff Jay and Debra Jay
Jeff Jay and Debra Jay
Collegiate and Young Adult Recovery with Mandy Baker
Collegiate and Young Adult Recovery with Mandy Baker
Collegiate and Young Adult Recovery with Mandy Baker
Monday 29th March 2021
Mandy Baker discusses collegiate recovery programs, stigma, relapse prevention, and support for young adults on 'The Best Minds Podcast'.
65 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Empowering
Supportive
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Jeff Jay and Debra Jay
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Mandy Baker's Blueprint for Young Adult Recovery
Having an addictive illness, having a substance use disorder, doesn't mean that you cannot continue on the pathway...if you were to be arrested and convicted of a felony at the age of...I got sober when I was 19 years old and I had been at a prestigious liberal arts college on full scholarship, and my addiction got the best of me, and so I had to withdraw from that institutional setting and attend treatment to help with my own addictive illness.
What happens when college life and addiction collide? Mandy Baker knows firsthand. In this episode of 'The Best Minds Podcast', hosted by Jeff and Debra Jay, Mandy shares her journey from struggling student to a leader in collegiate recovery programs. With a master’s degree from Texas Tech University and a wealth of experience in addiction counseling, Mandy has been instrumental in reshaping how colleges address addiction.
Her story is one of resilience and innovation, offering hope and practical advice for young adults and their families. Mandy opens up about her own battle with addiction during her time at a prestigious liberal arts college. Despite being on a full scholarship, she had to withdraw to seek treatment. This personal experience fuels her passion for creating supportive environments on college campuses.
She emphasizes the need for specialized programs that not only help young adults recover but also allow them to continue their education and develop into healthy adults. The episode dives into the stigma and shame often associated with addiction, particularly among young adults. Mandy discusses how these feelings can be barriers to seeking help and highlights the importance of creating safe spaces where young people feel encouraged to reach out.
She also touches on relapse prevention, peer support, and the balance between academics and recovery. Listeners will find this episode both inspiring and informative. Mandy's insights into attachment issues, dysregulation in relationships, and housing options for young adults in recovery are particularly valuable. Whether you're navigating your own recovery journey, supporting a loved one, or working in the addiction field, Mandy’s expertise offers actionable strategies and hope for lasting recovery.