Brett Morris, Ashley Grimes, Jason Rudeen, Rev. LC Currie and JR Weaver
Brett Morris, Ashley Grimes, Jason Rudeen, Rev. LC Currie and JR Weaver
Recovery Revolution Live with Donald McDonald
Recovery Revolution Live with Donald McDonald
Recovery Revolution Live with Donald McDonald
Friday 25th February 2022
Donald McDonald discusses his recovery journey, highlighting trust, community, and creativity in this episode of 'Recovery Revolution Live'.
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118 minutes
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Brett Morris, Ashley Grimes, Jason Rudeen, Rev. LC Currie and JR Weaver
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Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Donald McDonald's Path to Recovery: A Tale of Resilience and Community
One of the gifts of recovery is our capacity to roll with those things and stuff, and they're not big deals, they're just not big deals, man.
What happens when a war veteran, former preschool music teacher, and seasoned social worker shares his journey through severe mental and substance use disorders? You get an inspiring episode of 'Recovery Revolution Live' featuring Donald McDonald. Since 2004, Donald has been thriving in recovery, and his story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of community.
From being a consumer of behavioral health services to a provider and advocate, Donald's multifaceted experience offers invaluable insights for anyone touched by addiction. In this episode, he opens up about his role as the National Field Director of Faces & Voices of Recovery, his tenure as the Executive Director of Addiction Professionals of North Carolina, and his current position at JBS International. But it's not just his professional accolades that make Donald's story compelling; it's his personal journey.
He delves into the importance of trust and community in recovery, sharing how building relationships with trustworthy people has been crucial for his healing. He also discusses the significance of harm reduction policies and legislation in saving lives, offering practical advice on managing triggers and stress. Donald's love for music and art shines through as he talks about how creativity has played a pivotal role in his recovery.
And for those looking for a bit of fun, the hosts announce a t-shirt design contest for Broken Chains Apparel, emphasizing that community and fellowship can be found in unexpected places. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, encouragement, and practical tips for anyone on the road to recovery. Tune in to hear Donald McDonald's remarkable journey and find out how trust, community, and creativity can light the path to healing.