Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
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Eliminating Stigma: The First Lady of North Dakota Speaks Out
Eliminating Stigma: The First Lady of North Dakota Speaks Out
Eliminating Stigma: The First Lady of North Dakota Speaks Out
Wednesday 27th May 2020
Kathryn Burgum, North Dakota's First Lady, talks with William C. Moyers about using her recovery story to fight addiction stigma and the importance of self-care.
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Get the buttons here!Kathryn Burgum: Shattering Stigma and Embracing Recovery
The best way to eliminate the stigma of addiction is to just talk about it- a very simple solution. And I basically took up that idea and made it part of my platform.
Kathryn Burgum, the First Lady of North Dakota, never expected to become a public figure. But when her husband became governor, she saw an opportunity to use her personal recovery story to tackle the stigma surrounding addiction. In this episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery', host William C. Moyers sits down with Burgum to discuss her journey from introversion to advocacy.
She opens up about how sharing her own struggles with addiction has not only helped her heal but also paved the way for others to seek the support they need. Burgum emphasizes that every recovery story shared can create a ripple effect, encouraging more people to come forward and break the silence around addiction. But it's not all smooth sailing; balancing her public duties with personal self-care has been a challenge.
Burgum shares her strategies for maintaining mental, physical, and spiritual well-being amidst her demanding role. This episode is a heartfelt reminder of the power of vulnerability and the impact one person can have in changing perceptions about addiction. Tune in to hear how Burgum's advocacy is making a difference and why she believes that talking openly about addiction is the first step towards eliminating its stigma.