Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Don Coyhis of White Bison-Wellbriety Movement (Part 2) | Recovery Matters Podcast
Don Coyhis of White Bison-Wellbriety Movement (Part 2) | Recovery Matters Podcast
Don Coyhis of White Bison-Wellbriety Movement (Part 2) | Recovery Matters Podcast
Tuesday 28th June 2022
Tune into 'Recovery Matters! Podcast' as Don Coyhis of White Bison shares insights on the Wellbriety Movement's holistic approach to recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Don Coyhis: Transforming Recovery with the Wellbriety Movement
Young people are going to open up ways of staying in recovery that we, me as an old timer, would never have dreamed of.
Ever wondered how recovery can be more than just about sobriety? In this episode of the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast', Don Coyhis, President and Founder of White Bison, Inc., shares his incredible journey and the profound impact of the Wellbriety Movement. Hailing from the Mohican Nation, Don initially aimed to tackle alcoholism among Indian youth on reservations.
However, as he dug deeper into the root causes, his mission expanded to address drug addiction, family dysfunction, and even the high suicide rates within American Indian communities. Thus, the Wellbriety Movement was born, focusing on holistic healing—emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual balance. For over 26 years, Don has been a beacon of hope, developing culturally-based programs that span recovery, youth prevention, and family healing across the United States and Canada.
This episode dives into the foundational principles of Wellbriety, the four laws that guide it, and the critical role of community in the recovery process. Don also touches on the challenges posed by new drugs and emphasizes the importance of grassroots leadership and young people's involvement in recovery. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers invaluable insights into how communities can heal and thrive together.