Richard Woodward
Richard Woodward
Episode 126: 'Social Media? Why?'
Episode 126: 'Social Media? Why?'
Episode 126: 'Social Media? Why?'
Thursday 21st September 2023
Join Chloe in 'Shifting Views' as she navigates her role at Changes UK, challenging societal perceptions of addiction and recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Shifting Views: Chloe's Journey into the World of Addiction Recovery
Episode Overview
- Chloe shares her unexpected journey into Changes UK
- Reflections on societal perceptions of addicts and alcoholics
- The complexities of addiction and the need for empathy
- Educating and challenging misconceptions through social media
- Encouraging a more informed and empathetic approach to addiction and recovery
Yeah, completely. I didn't know much about it. I didn't feel like I knew enough about it to have a strong opinion on it but I guess before this I did have the opinion on like if you're addicted that's your own problem because you've somehow like built it up and you somehow got that point like I didn't realize how psychological the issue is as well like I thought it was just like a physical thing of just drinking or taking drugs didn't realize there was this whole thing about it where it literally in your brain you can't stop and everything and since joining I'm like okay completely got it from the wrong angle and everyone and me they're not like addicts they're people that have been for addiction they're just everyone's a person they just happen to have gone through addiction like they're no different from me in terms of how we have emotions and everything just they've got a different story to tell and everyone I've met here are just always really really nice and when I think of addicts before I think of like aggressive like crazy people. Thieves. Yeah, convicts and stuff but in reality they are just people that have just gone down that route and all the people I work with are just really really nice and from an outside perspective if I like introduced them to someone and didn't tell them that they were an addict they wouldn't ever guess that.
What happens when someone with no prior experience of addiction steps into a world dedicated to recovery? In this episode of 'Flat Out Recovery', we meet Chloe, the social media guru at Changes UK. Chloe's story is a fascinating dive into how working alongside recovering addicts and alcoholics has completely transformed her understanding of addiction. She opens up about her initial perceptions and how they've evolved since joining the team.
Through her fresh eyes, listeners get a unique glimpse into the often misunderstood world of addiction recovery. This episode isn't just about social media's role in the workplace; it's about breaking down stigmas and fostering empathy. Chloe's candid reflections offer a refreshing take on the complexities of addiction, encouraging us all to rethink our assumptions and approach the topic with a more compassionate mindset.