The McShin Foundation
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Get In The Herd: John Shinholser Show with John Shinholser and special guests Christopher Ronquest
Get In The Herd: John Shinholser Show with John Shinholser and special guests Christopher Ronquest
Get In The Herd: John Shinholser Show with John Shinholser and special guests Christopher Ronquest
Thursday 21st May 2020
Hear John Shinholser and Christopher Ronquest discuss their recovery journeys and the impact of peer-led programs in this episode of 'Get In The Herd'.
57 minutes
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Hopeful
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Get the buttons here!Finding Hope: John Shinholser and Christopher Ronquest on Recovery and Community Support
With Mcshin foundation, we're going to bang out recovery content every chance we get, because we're hope dealers, and we carry that message of hope. That's our story, and we're sticking to it.
Imagine turning the darkest chapters of your life into a beacon of hope for others. That's exactly what John Shinholser and Christopher Ronquest discuss in this heartfelt episode of 'Get In The Herd'. John, the co-founder of the McShin Foundation, kicks things off by sharing his own journey to sobriety. He talks about the birth of the McShin Foundation, an authentic peer-led recovery program that has been a lifeline for many grappling with addiction.
His story is a testament to the power of community support and resilience. John also touches on expanding the McShin model to jails across Virginia, thanks to a matching grant from SAMHSA, bringing recovery content to those who need it most. Christopher Ronquest, a newcomer to recovery through the McShin Foundation, joins the conversation. He opens up about his experience with the program while in jail and how it paved the way for his continued recovery after release.
His insights highlight the crucial role of recovery programs in correctional facilities, offering a lifeline to those often forgotten. The discussion then shifts to the challenges posed by COVID-19, particularly for newcomers to recovery. Christopher shares his strategies for staying connected and motivated, drawing from his pre-recovery experiences to relate to others in similar situations. John adds his perspective on the importance of spiritual principles in recovery, emphasizing how they can provide a sense of purpose and meaning.
The episode wraps up with John's powerful message: 'With McShin Foundation, we're going to bang out recovery content every chance we get, because we're hope dealers, and we carry that message of hope. That's our story, and we're sticking to it'. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the transformative power of community support and peer-led recovery programs.