Jay Casale
Jay Casale
Peer Recovery Support with Sheilah
Peer Recovery Support with Sheilah
Peer Recovery Support with Sheilah
Wednesday 17th June 2020
Sheilah discusses her journey to sobriety, focusing on peer recovery support and the impact of community in overcoming addiction.
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Jay Casale
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Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
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Relationships & Community
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Get the buttons here!Sheilah's Story: Peer Support and the Path to Sobriety
Recovery allies are so important and I couldn't do it without, without like key recovery allies in my life.
What happens when someone turns their struggles into a lifeline for others? In this episode of 'The Lighter Side with Jay', Jay Casale sits down with Sheilah, a Peer Recovery Support Specialist at WEconnect Health Management. Sheilah opens up about her raw and honest journey to sobriety, shedding light on the challenges she faced with addiction and relationships. Her story isn't just about the hardships, though—it’s also about the power of recovery allies and peer support in transforming lives.
Sheilah dives into how addiction impacts different aspects of life, including race and gender, and emphasizes the importance of a supportive community. She discusses how peer-to-peer recovery support can create a purposeful and positive life, especially during the pandemic's tough times. Her experiences highlight the need for robust systems that provide prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support. This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction or interested in the power of community support.
You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of the complexities of addiction and the incredible impact of peer recovery support. Tune in to hear Sheilah's inspiring story and learn how recovery is not just possible but also a path to a fulfilling life.