Randy Mortensen
Randy Mortensen
Episode 230 - Adrienne Tichy, a Recovery Advocate Who’s Passionate Restoring Relationships
Episode 230 - Adrienne Tichy, a Recovery Advocate Who’s Passionate Restoring Relationships
Episode 230 - Adrienne Tichy, a Recovery Advocate Who’s Passionate Restoring Relationships
Wednesday 16th October 2024
Adrienne Tichy shares her inspiring journey in addiction recovery and the importance of community and family support in this heartfelt episode.
27 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Supportive
Informative
Compassionate
About this podcast
Author:
Randy Mortensen
Overview:
Categories:
Religion & Spirituality
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Body & Mind
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
88 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Restoring Relationships: Adrienne Tichy's Journey in Addiction Recovery
Episode Overview
- Addiction recovery involves the entire community and family.
- Self-talk and journaling are crucial tools in the recovery process.
- The ABCs of recovery: Accept your situation, Be brave enough to start over, Cultivate a stellar support system.
- Reducing stigma and offering various recovery programs is essential.
- Investing in yourself during the first year of recovery is vital.
Where there is breath, there is hope.
In this episode of 'God Took Me to Las Vegas', host Randy Mortensen sits down with Adrienne Tichy, a passionate recovery advocate with a mission to restore relationships. Adrienne's journey in addiction recovery began in 2008 when she founded The Lodge Recovery Residence Community in Delray Beach, Florida. This safe haven helps individuals transition from treatment back into everyday life, providing them with the support they need to stay sober long-term.
Adrienne shares her personal story and the challenges she faced while building The Lodge. She talks about the importance of self-talk and journaling in her recovery process, revealing a heartfelt letter she wrote to her grandmother. Adrienne emphasises that addiction recovery is not just about the individual but involves the entire community and family. She discusses how addiction has shifted from being primarily substance-based to being a way for people to self-soothe mental health issues.
The conversation covers the ABCs of recovery: Accept your situation, Be brave enough to start over, and Cultivate a stellar support system. Adrienne stresses the importance of investing in yourself during the first year of recovery and surrounding yourself with supportive people. She also highlights the need for reducing stigma and treating people where they are, offering various recovery programs beyond the traditional 12-step meetings.
Adrienne’s insights are both practical and deeply moving, making this episode a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction. Whether you’re struggling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Adrienne’s story offers hope and actionable advice. Ready to be inspired and informed? Tune in to hear Adrienne's remarkable journey and learn how you can support yourself or a loved one on the path to recovery.