Choose Your Struggle
Choose Your Struggle
Empowering Through Empathy and Perseverance with Brandee Izquierdo
Empowering Through Empathy and Perseverance with Brandee Izquierdo
Empowering Through Empathy and Perseverance with Brandee Izquierdo
Friday 28th May 2021
Jay Shifman talks with Brandee Izquierdo about her recovery journey and SAFE Project's mission to combat addiction-related deaths.
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Get the buttons here!Brandee Izquierdo: Turning Trauma into Triumph
The more people that we can make aware of small little Snibbets, acknowledging that stigma is there, creating safe spaces for individuals to have these candid conversations, these vulnerable conversations, the better off we're going to be in the long run.
What if your darkest moments could pave the way for a brighter future? In this heartfelt episode of 'Choose Your Struggle', host Jay Shifman sits down with Brandee Izquierdo, the Executive Director of SAFE Project. Brandee's story is one of resilience and transformation, having spent over a decade in recovery after battling addiction. She opens up about how childhood trauma played a significant role in her struggles and how she turned her life around.
The conversation dives deep into the mission of SAFE Project, an organization founded by Admiral James and Mary Winnefeld after they lost their son to an overdose. Brandee sheds light on the group's efforts to break down barriers and reduce the stigma surrounding addiction through honest education and evidence-based programs. This episode is a raw and inspiring look at the power of empathy and perseverance in the journey to recovery.
If you're seeking a story that blends personal experience with broader societal impact, this conversation is a must-listen.