Ed McDonough
Ed McDonough
Hope Dealer Week 2
Hope Dealer Week 2
Hope Dealer Week 2
Tuesday 31st March 2020
Ed McDonough and Darlene Pina discuss raising addiction awareness and promoting healing through community walks. Listen now on alcoholfree.com.
27 minutes
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Empowering
Informative
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Author:
Ed McDonough
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Hope Dealer: Walking Towards Awareness and Healing
Our goal is to try to bring close to people. There's a need for attention and for people to heal as well.
How can a simple walk make a difference in the fight against addiction? In this episode of 'Hope Dealer', Ed McDonough, CEO of GateHouse Treatment, teams up with Darlene Pina, the passionate founder of the Awareness is Healing foundation. Together, they unpack the power of community walks in New Hampshire, which aim to spark conversations and bring support to those grappling with addiction.
Darlene shares her journey in organizing the annual Awareness is Healing Walk, a heartfelt initiative designed to foster dialogue and reduce the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health. Ed and Darlene delve into the profound impact that community support can have on recovery. They touch on the often-overlooked ripple effects of addiction on families and loved ones, highlighting how collective efforts can lead to healing and hope.
Through their engaging discussion, listeners are encouraged to participate in community events and seek help without shame. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of solidarity and the enduring strength found in shared journeys towards recovery.