Michael Arnold

Monday State of Mind

Michael Maassel

  • Small Town, Big Impact

Small Town, Big Impact

Monday 31st July 2023

Michael Maassel's move from Denver to Salida led to a life-changing experience in a women's recovery group. Discover the transformative power of community.
17 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Transformative

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Monday State of Mind
Author:
Michael Arnold
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Mindful Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Small Town, Big Heart: Michael Maassel's Journey of Connection and Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Michael's journey from reluctance to embrace community to realizing its transformative power
  • The significance of forming connections and finding support within a women's recovery meeting
  • Challenging preconceived notions and embracing change for invaluable experiences
  • Highlighting the importance of community, whether through in-person connections or texts and calls
  • Embracing new perspectives and the potential for growth through challenging beliefs
Community, storytelling, debunk any myths, choose to have community every single day, whether in person or on the phone. That's why we have phones. They are brilliant. Oh, heck yeah. Sobriety, this business of recovery, it's so rad.
Imagine moving from the hustle and bustle of Denver to the quaint town of Salida, Colorado. For Michael Maassel, this shift was more than just a change of scenery—it was a transformative journey that reshaped her recovery path. In this heartfelt episode of 'Monday State of Mind,' Michael recounts her initial fears about joining a women's recovery meeting in a small community and how those fears were turned on their head.
What she found was not just a support group but a lifeline that shattered her preconceived notions about women in recovery. Michael's story is a powerful reminder of how community can be a cornerstone in the recovery process. She highlights the significance of forming connections, whether in person or through simple texts and calls, and how these interactions can lead to profound personal growth and invaluable friendships.
If you're navigating your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a compelling look at the strength found in unity and the transformative power of embracing change.
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