Recovery First Podcast
Recovery First Podcast
The #RecoveryFirst Podcast with Mike Todd and guest Kris & Rose Stepp and Austin Wright
The #RecoveryFirst Podcast with Mike Todd and guest Kris & Rose Stepp and Austin Wright
The #RecoveryFirst Podcast with Mike Todd and guest Kris & Rose Stepp and Austin Wright
Friday 30th July 2021
Join Mike Todd with Kris, Rose, and Austin as they discuss harm reduction, overdose awareness, and personal experiences in recovery advocacy.
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61 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful
Compassionate
Engaging
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Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Stepping Up: Harm Reduction and Overdose Awareness with Kris, Rose, and Austin
What we do is we connect to people who have not been connected to in a long time...and somebody listening to them, it means a lot to them.
Imagine finding hope in the darkest of places. In this episode of the 'Recovery First Addiction Recovery Podcast', host Mike Todd welcomes Kris and Rose Stepp, alongside Austin Wright, to shed light on the crucial topics of harm reduction and overdose awareness. Kris and Rose share their heartfelt experiences organizing 'Jessica's Walk For Overdose Awareness' and their impactful work as harm reduction specialists at Challege's Inc.
Their dedication is palpable as they discuss efforts to support individuals struggling with substance use disorder. Meanwhile, Austin Wright from Florida Access to Syringe and Health Services (FLASH) brings his perspective on the hurdles faced in implementing syringe exchange programs in Florida. He emphasizes the importance of these services in reducing the spread of infectious diseases and providing essential support to people who use drugs.
The conversation spans various themes, including community outreach, recovery housing, medically assisted treatment, stigma, and legislative challenges. One particularly moving moment comes when Kris recounts an encounter with a young person searching for a used syringe in a dumpster. This moment solidified his commitment to harm reduction work, illustrating the dire need for these programs. Rose also expresses her gratitude for the collective efforts in the recovery community.
This episode is not just informative; it’s a powerful reminder of the human stories behind harm reduction and overdose awareness. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that underscores the importance of compassion and advocacy in the fight against substance use disorder.