Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 150 - Learn How Jaclyn Turns Grief and Social Stigma into Advocacy and Education.
Ep 150 - Learn How Jaclyn Turns Grief and Social Stigma into Advocacy and Education.
Ep 150 - Learn How Jaclyn Turns Grief and Social Stigma into Advocacy and Education.
Sunday 26th May 2024
Jaclyn Brown shares her journey from grief to advocacy, discussing harm reduction and social stigma on 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast'.
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Jaclyn shares insights on navigating social stigma and grief
- Importance of education around harm reduction highlighted
- Discussion on supporting families through trauma and loss
- Exploration of anger, blame, and coping mechanisms
- Emphasis on harm reduction, advocacy, and unconditional love
Harm reduction for me is just like unconditional love and meeting someone where they're at in their relationship to substances.
What happens when grief meets the relentless force of social stigma? In this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Jaclyn Brown to explore this very question. Jaclyn, who tragically lost her brother, shares her raw and powerful story, diving into the emotional aftermath and the often harsh reactions on social media. But this isn't just a tale of sorrow—it's one of transformation and resilience.
Jaclyn offers practical advice on what to say (and what not to say) to someone who is grieving, making this episode a must-listen for anyone supporting a loved one through loss. As the Family Advisory Committee Liaison for Mobilize Recovery, Jaclyn also discusses the critical need for harm reduction education and advocacy. Through her roles at Stay Golden Coaching & Consulting and Jaclyn Kane Creations Recovery, she has turned her personal pain into a mission to help others.
This episode is a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the complexities of grief and the power of turning sorrow into social change.