Montana's Peer Network
Montana's Peer Network
RCORP Project with Nikki Russell
RCORP Project with Nikki Russell
RCORP Project with Nikki Russell
Wednesday 4th January 2023
Nikki Russell shares her journey in supporting pregnant and parenting individuals in recovery, emphasizing spirituality, peer support, and cultural connections.
18 minutes
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Hopeful
Informative
Healing
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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!Nikki Russell's Journey: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Individuals in Recovery
Hope, freedom, freedom, freedom, empowering. Getting a new lease on life, finding restoration after you fall down.
How does one navigate the complex world of substance use recovery, especially for pregnant and parenting individuals? In this episode of 'Recovery Talks', Lea sits down with Nikki Russell to discuss the RCORP Project, a partnership between Montana's Peer Network and the Community Coalition for Pregnant and Parenting Persons. Nikki, a Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (CBHPSS), shares her own experiences and how they shape her work with those facing similar challenges.
Nikki opens up about her personal journey, revealing how trauma led to her substance use and how spirituality became a cornerstone of her recovery. She discusses the power of forgiveness and its role in healing, even though it can be a difficult path to tread. The conversation also touches on the influence of Native culture in her recovery process, highlighting how cultural connections can foster spiritual growth and emotional cleansing. Peer support emerges as a crucial theme in their discussion.
Nikki emphasizes the importance of having a coalition to lean on during recovery. She believes that peer support can empower individuals to confront their fears and seek the help they need. The RCORP Project aims to expand recovery-oriented behavioral health services in Montana, making these vital resources more accessible to those in need. This episode offers a heartfelt and informative look into the RCORP Project and Nikki's inspiring journey.
It's a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the multifaceted approach to recovery that includes spirituality, cultural connections, and the unwavering support of a community.