Corey Winfield
Corey Winfield
February 3rd, 2022 - Special Guest Laura Conrad
February 3rd, 2022 - Special Guest Laura Conrad
February 3rd, 2022 - Special Guest Laura Conrad
Thursday 3rd February 2022
Laura Conrad joins Corey Winfield on 217 Recovery Podcast to discuss recovery advocacy, Covid challenges, and the power of lived experience.
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Get the buttons here!Laura Conrad Talks Recovery, Advocacy, and Covid Challenges on 217 Recovery Podcast
It doesn't matter if they work for federal agencies or federal programs or they've done all this cool stuff. I think what they do is wonderful, and what they've done, I think, is wonderful. But just a regular therapist, somebody who's you know, went to school and learned it all, but they didn't live the experience. You know, because this person, I know that they've went through everything.
What does it take to be a passionate advocate for recovery? In this engaging episode of the 217 Recovery Podcast, Corey Winfield sits down with Laura Conrad, a fervent supporter of the recovery community and a person in long-term recovery herself. Laura shares her experiences from the National Recovery Conference of 2021, offering a unique perspective on the key themes discussed at the event.
Organized by the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), the conference gathers advocates, policymakers, and people in recovery to exchange best practices and tackle the challenges of addiction head-on. Laura dives into the need to humanize recovery, emphasizing the importance of recovery coaches and advocates in supporting those on their journey. She also touches on the urgent need to end mass incarceration and how passion and sincerity play crucial roles in effective advocacy.
Her insights are particularly poignant as she discusses the additional hurdles posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, shedding light on how it has impacted the recovery community. One of the standout moments in this episode is Laura's discussion on the value of lived experience. While therapists and professionals bring essential knowledge to the table, Laura argues that nothing can replace the wisdom gained from personal experience with addiction and recovery.
Her story is a testament to the power of lived experience and its role in shaping effective recovery advocacy. Listeners will find themselves inspired by Laura's dedication and moved by her candid reflections. This episode offers a deeper understanding of the complexities within the recovery community and underscores the importance of empathy and support.
Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in learning more about addiction advocacy, this conversation with Laura Conrad is not to be missed.