Omar Pinto
Omar Pinto
SHAIR 155: Choosing Your Own Recovery Path with Kris Kelly
SHAIR 155: Choosing Your Own Recovery Path with Kris Kelly
SHAIR 155: Choosing Your Own Recovery Path with Kris Kelly
Tuesday 30th January 2018
Kris Kelly discusses her journey and the need for personalized recovery paths on The SHAIR Recovery Podcast. Listen for inspiring insights.
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Recovery Reimagined
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Get the buttons here!Crafting Your Unique Recovery Path with Kris Kelly on The SHAIR Recovery Podcast
We can tell people that addiction is in fact, a disease and it's a brain disease, and the part that they see are symptoms, and so don't confuse the person with the symptoms of their disease.
Ever felt like the typical recovery programs just don’t fit your needs? Kris Kelly, co-executive director of the Minnesota Recovery Connection, shares her story and sheds light on why a one-size-fits-all approach to addiction recovery often falls short. In this engaging episode of The SHAIR Recovery Podcast, hosted by Omar Pinto, Kris dives into her personal journey of overcoming addiction and emphasizes the importance of finding a recovery path that’s tailor-made for you.
Kris, who has been clean since April 27, 2009, talks about her mission to educate the public, eliminate stigma, and change the language surrounding addiction and recovery. She explains how peer support played a crucial role in her own recovery and how it can be a game-changer for others as well. The conversation also tackles common misconceptions about addiction, debunking the myth that it’s merely a choice or a moral failing.
Instead, Kris and Omar stress the importance of understanding addiction as a disease that requires compassionate and individualized treatment. Throughout the episode, Kris offers valuable advice for those new to recovery, emphasizing the need to find the right resources and support systems. She passionately argues that recovery is achievable for everyone, but it requires discovering the pathway that works best for each individual.
Whether it’s through peer support, specialized treatment programs, or a mix of different approaches, Kris believes that with the right support, anyone can overcome addiction. Kris’s message is clear: don’t confuse the person with the symptoms of their disease. By educating ourselves and supporting each other, we can break down the barriers of stigma and help more people find their way to a fulfilling, addiction-free life.
Tune in to this episode of The SHAIR Recovery Podcast to hear Kris Kelly’s inspiring story and learn more about creating your own unique path to recovery.