Neil Scott
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Lyn Wilder - EDITED.MP3
Lyn Wilder - EDITED.MP3
Lyn Wilder - EDITED.MP3
Wednesday 13th April 2016
Lyn Wilder discusses founding New Directions for Women, overcoming challenges, and future plans in this episode of 'Recovery Coast to Coast'.
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Get the buttons here!Lyn Wilder on Building a Lifeline: New Directions for Women
Focus on The First Half of the first step, First Half of the first step, and that is that we are powerless over alcohol and whatever else you're putting in your body, and you've got to get that to go forward with life, because the next steps are about life.
Ever wondered what it takes to create a pioneering addiction treatment program? In this episode of 'Recovery Coast to Coast', Neil Scott sits down with Lyn Wilder, whose former wife Pamela co-founded New Directions for Women in Costa Mesa, CA. This isn't just any treatment center—it's one of the oldest and most successful gender-specific programs in the US.
Lyn opens up about the early days of the program, the hurdles they had to overcome, and the milestones they achieved along the way. He dives into the critical importance of accepting powerlessness over alcohol and drugs, a cornerstone of their approach. Lyn also shares fascinating encounters with the co-founders of Al-Anon and Alcoholics Anonymous, shedding light on how these interactions shaped their program's philosophy.
He tackles common misconceptions about treatment being a quick fix and emphasizes the necessity for ongoing support and community involvement. Looking ahead, Lyn discusses exciting plans for the future expansion of New Directions for Women. If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into building a successful recovery program, this episode is a must-listen.