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ENCORE: Becoming the Best Version of You Through Recovery & Spirituality with Dr. Matt Russell
ENCORE: Becoming the Best Version of You Through Recovery & Spirituality with Dr. Matt Russell
ENCORE: Becoming the Best Version of You Through Recovery & Spirituality with Dr. Matt Russell
Monday 31st July 2023
Join Sasha Coles and Dr. Matt Russell as they explore how spirituality shapes recovery, discussing trauma, grace, and resilience in 'A Way Through'.
28 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Raw
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Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Matt Russell's journey from Mercy Street to building nonprofits and academia
- The transformative impact of spirituality and community in recovery
- Embracing life's challenges and holding space for curiosity and mystery
- Reflections on forgiveness, trauma, and the resilience found in recovery communities
- The profound impact of recovery and spirituality in navigating life's complexities
Recovery doesn't shield individuals from life's hardships, but equips them with the tools to embrace and navigate the challenges.
How does spirituality shape our recovery journey? In this thought-provoking episode of 'A Way Through', host Sasha Coles sits down with Dr. Matt Russell, a pastor, academic, and activist, to explore this very question. Dr. Russell brings a wealth of experience from his roles at Chapelwood United Methodist Church and as the Executive Director of Iconoclast Artists and projectCURATE.
Together, they dive into the transformative power of faith and spirituality in recovery, revealing how these elements allow us to take risks and grow. Dr. Russell shares his personal experiences, discussing the impact of trauma and why addiction isn’t necessarily our lowest point but a part of our complex human experience. The conversation also touches on the idea that spirituality is a collective journey, where grace and forgiveness play crucial roles. Dr.
Russell's insights provide a raw and authentic look at how sobriety reflects our inner world and helps us navigate life's challenges with resilience and hope. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable perspectives on finding grace and strength through spirituality.