Josh & Drew
Josh, Drew & Palmer
Curious
Curious
Curious
Monday 27th November 2023
Join Christina Dent on 'Unashamed Recovery' as she shares her journey from foster mom to advocate, exploring curiosity and empathy in addiction recovery.
65 minutes
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Curiosity and Compassion: Christina Dent's Journey from Foster Mom to Advocate
Episode Overview
- Christina Dent shares her personal journey and involvement with End It For Good
- The hosts and Christina delve into the impact of criminal justice approaches on addiction
- The conversation explores the power of empathy and the potential of curiosity in reshaping societal responses to addiction
- Insights are provided on the drivers of addiction and the importance of fostering respectful dialogue
- Christina's newly released book 'Curious' and its role in transforming the conversation around addiction and recovery is discussed
It's about a year and a half sort of learning journey after I met Joanne from like, clearly there's things that I don't understand to like really wrestling through some of these solutions that I've come to support are really uncomfortable for me.
Have you ever wondered how a sheltered upbringing could lead someone to become a fierce advocate for changing drug policies? In this episode of 'Unashamed Recovery', hosts Josh, Drew, and Palmer sit down with Christina Dent, the founder of End It For Good. Christina's story is anything but typical. From her beginnings in a sheltered environment to stepping into the challenging role of a foster mom, her journey has been transformative.
Her experiences ignited a passion for advocacy and led her to establish End It For Good, a Mississippi non-profit that’s making waves in how we talk about drugs and addiction. Christina shares her compelling journey, which includes delivering a TED talk and authoring the book 'Curious: A Foster Mom's Discovery of an Unexpected Solution to Drugs and Addiction'. Her story is a testament to the power of curiosity and empathy in reshaping our approach to addiction.
The conversation dives deep into the drivers of addiction, the impact of criminal justice approaches, and the importance of fostering respectful dialogue. What makes this episode stand out is Christina's ability to weave personal anecdotes with broader societal insights. Her journey from a sheltered upbringing to a proactive advocate offers a fresh perspective on addiction and recovery. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Christina's story is sure to inspire and provoke thought.
Tune in to hear how curiosity can lead to compassion and change, and discover the transformative power of empathy in addressing addiction.