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Get In The Herd Podcast at the McShin Foundation Addiction Recovery Resource Center

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  • Get In The Herd Live At Henrico East W/ Olav Vigen-McShin Staff

Get In The Herd Live At Henrico East W/ Olav Vigen-McShin Staff

Friday 17th May 2024

Listen to Olav Vigen's inspiring recovery journey shared with inmates at Henrico East in 'Get In The Herd'. A story of hope and transformation.
62 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Transformation
Healing

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Get In The Herd Podcast at the McShin Foundation Addiction Recovery Resource Center
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The McShin Foundation
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Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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A Journey of Hope: Olav Vigen Speaks to Inmates About Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Olav Vigen shares his compelling recovery journey with incarcerated individuals at Henrico East
  • Reflects on past struggles, challenges faced, and transformation towards a purposeful life
  • Emphasises the importance of self-discovery, community support, and spiritual growth in recovery
  • Describes unconventional approaches to recovery, including fasting and spiritual practices
  • Highlights the impact of sharing personal stories to inspire hope and transformation
When you're asked to speak or share your story... It wasn't that my charges were so bad at first. Eventually, they got to be bad, but it was that a bondsman didn't want to mess with someone who's not from this country.
Imagine being in a place where hope feels distant and the future uncertain. This episode of 'Get In The Herd' brings a glimmer of light to those dark corners. Olav Vigen, a staff member at the McShin Foundation, takes his recovery story to the incarcerated individuals at Henrico East. Olav opens up about his battles with addiction, the hurdles he faced, and the transformative journey that led him to a life filled with purpose and meaning.
His story isn't just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding inner strength and resilience even when the odds are stacked against you. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking inspiration or looking to understand the complexities of addiction recovery from a unique perspective. Through Olav's candid reflections, listeners gain insights into the power of vulnerability and the importance of community support in the recovery process.
Whether you're on your own path to sobriety, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about the human spirit's capacity for change, this episode offers a heartfelt narrative that resonates deeply. Tune in and discover how hope can flourish in the most unexpected places.