Montana's Peer Network
Montana's Peer Network
Martin St Goddar
Martin St Goddar
Martin St Goddar
Thursday 14th April 2022
Join Lea and Martin St Goddar as they discuss his path from addiction to recovery with the help of the 8th Judicial Veterans' Treatment Court.
28 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Martin St Goddar: A Veteran's Path to Recovery
Recovery is stupendous: achievable: hope, freedom, freedom, freedom, empowering. It's unique to everyone: a journey, not a destination, getting a new lease on life, finding restoration after you fall down.
What does it take to turn a life marred by addiction into one of recovery and hope? In this episode of 'Recovery Talks', Lea sits down with Martin St Goddar, whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Martin opens up about his tumultuous past, from growing up in a family affected by heavy drinking to his own descent into alcohol and drug addiction.
He recounts a particularly dark moment when a blackout led to a violent incident, pushing him into a step program for adolescents and later, the Montana Youth Challenge. Despite these efforts, Martin's battle with addiction persisted, eventually landing him in the federal system. However, it was his enlistment in the army that marked the beginning of a significant turnaround. Upon returning home, Martin reconnected with Lea and found solace and support in the 8th Judicial Veterans' Treatment Court.
This court provided the structure and peer support he needed to stay on the path of recovery. Martin's story highlights the transformative power of peer support and the critical role it plays in recovery, especially for veterans. His continued involvement with Montana's Peer Network is helping to raise awareness about addiction and mental health issues among indigenous youth.
Lea's conversation with Martin is a testament to resilience and the impact that supportive communities can have on individuals striving for a better life. Tune in to hear Martin's compelling story and gain insights into the importance of peer support in the recovery journey.