Patrick Custer

Rooted Recovery Stories

Patrick Custer

  • Episode 70 | Dawn Nickel

Episode 70 | Dawn Nickel

Thursday 30th September 2021

Dawn Nickel discusses her recovery journey and the SHE RECOVERS® Foundation's impact on women's recovery in this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories.
55 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging

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Rooted Recovery Stories
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Patrick Custer
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Dawn Nickel: Transforming Women's Recovery with SHE RECOVERS®

It's never too late to start loving yourself, and you are only one decision away from a completely different life.
Imagine starting a journey of recovery in 1987 and turning it into a movement that touches the lives of over 300,000 women. That's exactly what Dawn Nickel has done. As the founder of the SHE RECOVERS® Foundation, Dawn is a trailblazer in the women's recovery space. In this episode of 'Rooted Recovery Stories', she shares her remarkable story and the wisdom she's gathered along the way.
From battling substance use disorders and mental health challenges to overcoming intimate partner violence and cancer, Dawn's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Her candid approach to recovery, encapsulated in her saying, 'the shit you did is just the shit you did - it's not who you are', resonates deeply with many. Dawn talks about the importance of healing intergenerational trauma, building connections, and fostering community support.
She also delves into how SHE RECOVERS® started as a simple Facebook page and blossomed into a robust community offering virtual sharing circles, retreats, and coaching services. For Dawn, recovery isn't just about quitting substances; it's about embracing self-love and self-care. She reminds us all that 'it's never too late to start loving yourself'. Tune in to hear Dawn's powerful insights and learn how SHE RECOVERS® is making a difference in the lives of countless women.