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The Way Out | A Sobriety & Recovery Podcast

Hosted by Charlie & Jason

  • Ryan Hampton is Mobilzing Recovery | The Way Out Podcast Episode 353

Ryan Hampton is Mobilzing Recovery | The Way Out Podcast Episode 353

Monday 10th July 2023

Ryan Hampton discusses his path from opioid addiction to advocacy, highlighting community-based solutions and the importance of supporting those in recovery.
56 minutes
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Ryan Hampton: From Addiction to Advocacy - A Journey of Hope and Change

Episode Overview

  • Ryan shares his journey from opioid addiction to recovery and advocacy
  • Discusses the need for community-based solutions and individualized recovery pathways
  • Highlights challenges within the recovery movement and the impact of policies on addiction
  • Emphasizes the importance of advocating for the rights of people who use drugs
  • Demonstrates the transformative power of recovery and ongoing evolution of recovery principles
Recovery for me is a process of change.
What does it take to turn personal struggles into a powerful force for change? In this episode of The Way Out Podcast, Ryan Hampton, a person in long-term recovery and a passionate recovery advocate, sits down with Jason to share his remarkable story. Ryan’s journey from battling a decade-long opioid addiction to becoming a national leader in addiction recovery advocacy is nothing short of inspiring.
As a bestselling author and media commentator, Ryan travels across the country, bringing attention to the addiction and overdose crisis and pushing for meaningful solutions. His books, 'American Fix' and 'Unsettled', delve into the opioid crisis and the systemic failures that exacerbate it. But Ryan’s work goes beyond writing. He founded Mobilize Recovery, an initiative that has trained over 8,000 advocates from all 50 states to tackle addiction at the community level.
In this conversation, Ryan opens up about his personal recovery journey, the importance of community-based solutions, and the need for policies that support those struggling with addiction. He stresses the significance of advocating for the rights of people who use drugs and highlights the evolving principles of recovery. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of recovery and the impact one person can have on a national movement.