Jeremiah Gardner: Championing Recovery Advocacy at North Texas Conference
Recovery advocacy is about being a voice for those who are still suffering, and it's about being a voice for the millions of people who have found recovery and are living successful and fulfilling lives.
Imagine attending a conference where the air is filled with hope and determination. That's exactly what you'll find in this episode of 'Recovery Coast to Coast'. Host Neil Scott sits down with Jeremiah Gardner, the Public Affairs and Advocacy Manager at the Hazelden Betty Ford Institute for Recovery Advocacy. Recorded at the 3rd Annual North Texas Recovery Conference, this conversation dives into the heart of recovery advocacy and its significance in the addiction treatment landscape.
Jeremiah opens up about his own journey through addiction and recovery, offering a deeply personal perspective that many will find relatable. He discusses how his experiences have fueled his passion for advocacy, making him a powerful voice for those still struggling and those who have found their path to recovery. The episode also highlights the merging of Hazelden and Betty Ford, two giants in the recovery movement, and what this union means for the future of addiction treatment.
But it doesn't stop there. Neil and Jeremiah explore the modern recovery advocacy movement, touching on its impact on universities and broader communities. Jeremiah's insights provide a roadmap for how advocacy can create meaningful change, both at an individual and systemic level. His belief that 'recovery advocacy is about being a voice for those who are still suffering, and for the millions who have found recovery', resonates throughout the discussion.
Whether you're navigating your own recovery journey, supporting a loved one, or simply interested in the evolving field of addiction treatment, this episode offers valuable takeaways. Tune in to hear how advocacy is shaping the future of recovery and be inspired by Jeremiah's commitment to making a difference.