Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast

Beyond Belief Sobriety

Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast

  • Episode 241: Multiple Paths – Life Ring and Women for Sobriety

Episode 241: Multiple Paths – Life Ring and Women for Sobriety

Saturday 6th November 2021

Mary Beth O’Connor and Adrienne Miller discuss respecting diverse recovery paths and women's issues in sobriety on Beyond Belief Sobriety.
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59 minutes
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Embracing Diverse Recovery Paths: Insights from Life Ring and Women for Sobriety

The importance of multiple paths to recovery cannot be overstated. We need to respect and support all paths, especially those that work best for women. That's why we're here, to share our experiences and advocate for open recovery and reducing the stigma of addiction.
Picture this: You're on a journey to sobriety, but the traditional paths just don't fit. That's where Mary Beth O’Connor from Life Ring Secular Recovery and the She Recovers Foundation, and Adrienne Miller from Women for Sobriety come in. In this episode of Beyond Belief Sobriety, they chat about the importance of respecting multiple paths to recovery and delve into issues specific to women in recovery.
They shed light on the origins and purpose of Women for Sobriety and Life Ring Secular Recovery, and discuss the mission of the She Recovers Foundation. But it doesn't stop there. They also explore why drug and alcohol rehabs should offer various pathways, stressing the importance of self-empowerment, especially for women. Their conversation touches on reducing the stigma of addiction, the concept of safe injection sites, and how these can be made possible in the United States.
They advocate for 'recovery out loud'—sharing experiences openly to inspire others. The episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone seeking a secular path to recovery, highlighting the benefits of peer support and coaching. As Mary Beth O’Connor puts it, 'The importance of multiple paths to recovery cannot be overstated'. Dive into this episode to hear their stories and perspectives.