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 Joe Conniff
Recovery Revolution Live with Joe Conniff
Recovery Revolution Live with Joe Conniff
Tuesday 5th October 2021
Listen to Joe Conniff's journey from heroin addiction to recovery and advocacy on 'Recovery Revolution Live'. Discover his path to healing and inspiring others.
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71 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
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Joe Conniff: From Heroin Addiction to Healing and Advocacy
Turn your pain into power, your lessons into blessings.
Ever wondered how someone can rise from the depths of heroin addiction to become a beacon of hope and change? Meet Joe Conniff, a man whose journey through addiction, recovery, and advocacy is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of 'Recovery Revolution Live', Joe opens up about his life, starting from his childhood in a seemingly typical suburban household in Massachusetts.
He shares how an overprescribed environment and the pressures of post 9/11 military life led him down a dark path to heroin addiction on the streets of Seattle. Joe's story takes a turn for the better when he encounters the drug diversion court in Seattle, which becomes a pivotal point in his recovery. Now a certified peer counselor and resource case manager at the same court that helped him, Joe dedicates his life to supporting others on their recovery journeys.
Beyond his professional role, Joe is also a mindfulness teacher and a passionate recovery advocate. He discusses how spirituality and mindfulness have been crucial elements in his healing process. Listeners will be moved by Joe's candid reflections on the challenges of maintaining recovery during a pandemic, where in-person support is limited but still essential. His message is clear: finding a supportive community and staying committed to self-improvement are key to overcoming addiction.
Joe's story is not just about personal triumph; it's about using one's experiences to inspire and uplift others. Tune in to hear how Joe transforms pain into power and turns life's harsh lessons into blessings. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking hope, resilience, and practical advice on the road to recovery.