rockandrecovery.com/Akron, OH
rockandrecovery.com/Akron, OH
See Door, Open Door
See Door, Open Door
See Door, Open Door
Thursday 21st January 2021
Megan Maxwell discusses her journey from addiction to sobriety and her role as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist.
29 minutes
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Empowering
Informative
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Opening Doors: Megan Maxwell's Journey from Soccer Mom to Recovery Advocate
There's a particular kind of grace and play among former addicts or alcoholics.
Megan Maxwell’s story is one of transformation and hope. Once a 'Suburban Soccer Mom' battling alcoholism, Megan now stands as a beacon of resilience in the recovery community. In this episode of 'Recovery Talks: The Podcast', hosted by Marc Lee Shannon, Megan opens up about her path from addiction to long-term sobriety and her current role as a certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist with Oriana House.
Megan’s journey began with what seemed like harmless day drinking but soon spiraled into a dependency that took over her life. She talks candidly about the struggles she faced in early sobriety, the courage it took to seek help, and the moments that tested her resolve. But Megan’s story doesn’t end with her own recovery. She found new purpose in helping others, using her experiences to connect with and support those on their own paths to sobriety.
As a life-change advocate with the Summit County Drug Court Program, Megan helps clients find housing, employment, and other vital resources. Her firsthand understanding of addiction and recovery allows her to offer unique insights and empathy to those she supports. Throughout the episode, Megan emphasizes the crucial role of community support in overcoming addiction and the damaging effects of stigma and shame that often keep people from seeking help.
She passionately advocates for more peer support and efforts to break down the barriers surrounding addiction and mental health. This episode is not just a tale of personal triumph; it’s a call to action for greater understanding and support for those struggling with addiction. Megan’s journey is a powerful reminder of the strength found in community and the importance of finding purpose beyond recovery.