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SHAIR 152: Changing the Way We Talk About Recovery with Jesse Heffernan
SHAIR 152: Changing the Way We Talk About Recovery with Jesse Heffernan
SHAIR 152: Changing the Way We Talk About Recovery with Jesse Heffernan
Tuesday 9th January 2018
Omar Pinto chats with Jesse Heffernan about transforming recovery language and culture through advocacy, education, and peer support.
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Get the buttons here!Jesse Heffernan on Transforming Recovery Language and Culture
It all boils down to the statement you made, meeting people where they're at it. Here's recovery and here's an open door, again and again and again, you know we are.
Ever thought about how the words we use can change the way we view recovery? In this episode of 'The Recovery Revolution', host Omar Pinto sits down with Jesse Heffernan, the National Outreach and Empowerment Coordinator for Faces and Voices in Recovery. Jesse’s role involves rallying over 23 million Americans in recovery to advocate for their rights and resources. His unique perspective sheds light on the evolving culture of recovery and the power of language in breaking down stigma.
Throughout their chat, Omar and Jesse dive into the importance of advocacy, education, and peer support. They also touch on how anonymity impacts recovery and why it's crucial to meet people where they are in their journey. Jesse shares insights from his work, emphasizing the need for an open-door policy in recovery—always welcoming individuals back without judgment. The conversation is filled with personal reflections and actionable advice, making it a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction or recovery.
Tune in to learn how changing our words can change lives.