Brandon Hilger: From Addiction to Advocacy in Recovery
Episode Overview
Brandon shares his journey of multiple chances and breaks in recovery, highlighting the need for equal opportunities in the recovery field. He emphasizes the power of resilience and community support in finding purpose and staying on the path to recovery. Brandon's experience running a treatment center underscores the importance of accessible resources and varied pathways to recovery. His story serves as a testament to the impact of peer support services like YPR in the recovery community. Brandon's journey exemplifies the transformative potential of finding purpose and resilience on the road to recovery.
It's about saying yes, you know, put before the miracle happens... If you're new. Yes, yes, yes. Say yes to people. Because if I said no to everybody, I wouldn't have even gone to California.
What does it take to turn a life around? In this episode of 'Recovery Corner', Karly sits down with Brandon Hilger, the former California Program Manager at Young People in Recovery (YPR), to find out. Brandon opens up about his personal battle with addiction and how he found his way to sobriety. He shares candid stories from his time running a treatment center, highlighting the challenges and triumphs that come with such a demanding role.
But Brandon's journey doesn't stop there. He dives into the importance of peer support services like YPR, explaining how they fill crucial gaps in the recovery landscape. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Brandon's story offers a powerful reminder of the resilience and community that can make all the difference.