Natalie DeLaCruz
Natalie DeLaCruz
Episode 20: Speaking at ARHE's Conference
Episode 20: Speaking at ARHE's Conference
Episode 20: Speaking at ARHE's Conference
Wednesday 28th June 2023
Natalie DeLaCruz shares her journey speaking at a national conference, emphasizing youth advocacy and cultural awareness in addressing substance use.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Your Voice: Natalie DeLaCruz on Youth Advocacy and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Natalie shares her experience speaking at the Association of Recovery in Higher Education's national conference
- Embracing expertise at any age - the importance of sharing knowledge and perspectives
- Consideration of cultural factors and generational trauma in addressing substance use and mental health
- Encouragement for young people to take the first step in seeking help for drug or alcohol misuse
- Advocacy for mental health awareness and recovery resources
Your age, your lack of degrees, anything does not determine whether you are an expert on something. What you know and how you can convey that to other people determines whether you're an expert on something.
Natalie DeLaCruz takes us behind the scenes of her first speaking engagement at the Association of Recovery in Higher Education's annual conference. This episode of 'The Purple Effect' podcast celebrates its 20th milestone with Natalie sharing her journey from planning to presentation. She opens up about the challenges and triumphs of preparing her talk on harm reduction, a topic close to her heart.
Through her experience, she highlights the power of youth voices in advocacy and the importance of sharing knowledge, no matter your age. Natalie doesn't stop at her own story. She also brings to light the insights she gained from other presenters, making this episode a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone interested in mental health and recovery. She emphasizes the critical need to consider cultural backgrounds and generational trauma when addressing substance use and mental health issues.
Her message is clear: understanding these factors can make a significant difference in how we approach recovery and support those in need. Listeners will find Natalie's reflections both inspiring and practical. She urges young people to step up, share their experiences, and seek help if they or someone they care about is struggling with substance misuse. This episode is a call to action for youth to become advocates for mental health awareness and recovery resources.
With Natalie's engaging storytelling and heartfelt advice, you'll walk away feeling empowered to make a difference in your own community.