Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera

Recovery Matters! Podcast

rebecca@ccar.us (Phil Valentine, Sandy Valentine)

  • Phil & Sandy Go Back to School!

Phil & Sandy Go Back to School!

Tuesday 28th September 2021

Phil and Sandy Valentine share their journey of balancing recovery and education, offering insights on support systems and tackling stigma in 'Recovery Matters! Podcast'.
63 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
Encouraging

About this podcast

Recovery Matters! Podcast
Author:
Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Phil & Sandy Valentine: Balancing Recovery and Education

To put your intelligence over your emotions so that you're not reacting emotionally all the time. We don't teach people or kids that really well, I certainly didn't.
What happens when two people in recovery decide to go back to school? Phil and Sandy Valentine are here to share their unique experiences. In this episode of the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast', they dive into the challenges they faced while juggling their education and recovery journeys. With Phil's extensive background working with individuals in recovery and Sandy's hands-on experience with students, they offer a compelling discussion that’s both heartfelt and enlightening.
They touch on the digital shift in education, the significance of a strong support system in college, and how to tackle the stigma surrounding addiction. From managing guilt and shame to fostering a recovery-friendly environment, Phil and Sandy’s story is packed with practical advice and personal anecdotes. They also explore opportunities for spiritual growth and stress the importance of balancing emotions and intelligence.
If you’re navigating recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen for its blend of wisdom, empathy, and real-life solutions.