Recovery First Podcast
Recovery First Podcast
The Freedom Recovery Center of Greenville #RecoveryFirst Podcast with Mike Todd & Guests Ericka Adams Pursley
The Freedom Recovery Center of Greenville #RecoveryFirst Podcast with Mike Todd & Guests Ericka Adams Pursley
The Freedom Recovery Center of Greenville #RecoveryFirst Podcast with Mike Todd & Guests Ericka Adams Pursley
Thursday 22nd July 2021
Ericka Adams Pursley discusses integrating indigenous traditions into recovery and community-driven initiatives on the Recovery First Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Ericka Adams Pursley: Bridging Cultures in Recovery
You've never failed until you stop getting back up.
What happens when you blend cultural heritage with the journey to sobriety? In this episode of the Recovery First Addiction Recovery Podcast, Mike Todd welcomes Ericka Adams Pursley, a dedicated Peer Support Specialist for the Catawba Nation. Ericka's mission is to serve as the 'boots on the ground' for her native community and others grappling with substance and alcohol misuse.
With an Associate's Degree from Ultimate Medical Academy and currently pursuing her Bachelor's in Substance Abuse Counseling, Ericka brings both personal and academic insights to the table. She opens up about her struggles with self-esteem and familial expectations, sharing how these challenges shaped her path to becoming a beacon of hope for others.
Ericka discusses the significance of integrating indigenous traditions into recovery practices, emphasizing the power of community-driven initiatives like drug action task forces and community watch programs on the reservation. Sponsored by the South Carolina Recovery Housing Association and the South Carolina Recovery Housing Support Hotline, this episode sheds light on the importance of culturally sensitive approaches in tackling addiction. Tune in to discover how Ericka's unique perspective is helping to unite communities in the fight against substance misuse.