Episode 48 - FBI National Academy Instructor Suzanna Hasnay Discusses Resiliency
Episode 48 - FBI National Academy Instructor Suzanna Hasnay Discusses Resiliency

Recovery Is Possible

Resiliency is critical to wellness and dealing with all that life throws at us. In this episode I interview Suzanna Hasnay who taught with me at the FBI National Academy. Suzanna discusses how and why resiliency is important for our life, career, and...

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53:48•4 Mar 2021

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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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Strength Through Adversity: Suzanna Hasnay on Resilience and Recovery

“Everything that you talk about, Mike, with recovery, everything that I talk about in resilience, that everything is based in science.”

Ever wondered how some people bounce back stronger after facing life's toughest challenges? In this engaging episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', host Michael Van Meter sits down with Suzanna Hasnay, an instructor at the FBI National Academy, to uncover the secrets of resilience. Suzanna, who has taught alongside Michael, dives into why resilience is so crucial for not just our careers but our overall well-being and recovery journey.

She breaks down the science behind resilience, offering practical tips on mindfulness, self-compassion, and acceptance. Suzanna also shares her thoughts on preparing for critical incidents and how to grow positively from traumatic experiences. One of the highlights is her emphasis on the power of peer support and working together for mutual recovery and wellness. She touches on the often-overlooked benefits of engaging in hobbies and spiritual activities as part of the recovery process.

This episode is a treasure trove of information for anyone looking to build resilience and recover from trauma. Whether you're dealing with stress, addiction, or just life's daily hurdles, Suzanna's insights offer a roadmap to a stronger, more resilient you. Tune in to hear how you can transform adversity into strength and make resilience a cornerstone of your recovery journey.

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