Episode 37 - Part II Interview with Christina Van Meter
Episode 37 - Part II Interview with Christina Van Meter

Recovery Is Possible

In this episode we continue Christina's experience with Virginia Tech. This episode demonstrates how parents in recovery are involved and supportive of the pursuits and desires of their children. In recovery, all things are possible and you too can b...

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Recovery Is Possible

Michael Van Meter

Michael has seen first-hand the devastating effects of addiction on the public, his profession, and himself. Michael began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy. After eight years, he became a Corrections Officer, Washington DC Police Officer, and then FBI Agent. In 2010, Michael became an instructor at the FBI Academy. In 2013, he created a course titled “Leading At-Risk Employees” geared toward Police Executives to help them understand alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, PTSD, suicide, and domestic violence as it relates to policies and procedures for their agencies worldwide. In 2019, Michael retired from the FBI but his passion for helping others continued. In August 2022, he graduated with a Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He currently works full-time as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a large nonprofit hospital. Pulling from his personal and professional experience, Michael shares his thoughts on this sensitive, complex, and controversial subject.

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Christina Van Meter: Balancing Military Life and Recovery

“In recovery, all things are possible and you too can be there for your children.”

Christina Van Meter's journey is a compelling blend of resilience and dedication. In this episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', Christina opens up about her experiences as a member of the ROTC unit at Virginia Tech. She navigates the unique challenges she faced as a woman in the military, sharing how she balanced rigorous training with her recovery journey.

Christina highlights the critical role of parental support in her sobriety, emphasizing how being there for her children has been a driving force in her recovery. The episode also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on military training, offering a glimpse into how the pandemic reshaped her routine and mindset. Through Christina's story, you'll find themes of female empowerment, the importance of community, and the transformative power of sobriety.

Her narrative serves as a powerful reminder that with support and determination, overcoming addiction and thriving in demanding environments is possible.

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