Sierra Tucson
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Recovery Inside and Out
Recovery Inside and Out
Recovery Inside and Out
Friday 8th March 2024
Kory Silva shares his inspiring journey from tech startups to mental health advocacy, highlighting the importance of empathy, connection, and personal growth.
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Recovery from Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Kory Silva shares his journey from tech startups to mental health advocacy.
- Emphasises the importance of empathy and connection in recovery.
- Discusses societal pressures and their impact on millennials and Gen Z.
- Explores how childhood trauma shapes adult mental health.
- Highlights the role of community in overcoming trauma.
Human beings might be the problem, but we're also the solution
Kory Silva, the associate director of resident experience at Sierra Tucson, takes centre stage in this episode of 'Let's Talk: Mind, Body, Spirit'. Kory shares his compelling journey from the startup world to becoming a key figure in mental health recovery. He candidly discusses his own struggles with addiction and trauma, providing a unique perspective on the healing process.
His story is one of transformation and resilience, making him a 'wounded healer' who now helps others navigate their own recovery journeys. Kory's background in tech startups may seem worlds apart from his current role, but he highlights surprising overlaps between the two fields, especially in terms of accountability and transparency. He also delves into the importance of empathy and connection in mental health care, emphasising how personal suffering can lead to deeper understanding and more genuine relationships.
The episode touches on how societal pressures and generational differences impact mental health, particularly among millennials and Gen Z. Kory argues that these generations often struggle with loneliness and self-worth because they haven't been given the tools to understand what truly makes them happy. He also explores the concept of 'emotional hoarding', where individuals internalise others' behaviours and turn them into negative self-beliefs.
The discussion takes a deeper dive into how passive-aggressive behaviours develop as coping mechanisms in unsafe environments and how these patterns can be unlearned. Kory's insights into trauma, particularly childhood trauma, are both enlightening and practical. He stresses the importance of community and human connection in overcoming trauma, citing that isolation often leads to negative outcomes like suicidality. His belief that 'human beings might be the problem, but we're also the solution' underscores the episode's hopeful tone.
For anyone interested in mental health, recovery, or simply hearing an inspiring story of personal growth, this episode is a must-listen. You'll walk away with a renewed sense of hope and a deeper understanding of the complexities of mental health recovery.