THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
THEUDRCAST: E-156 Emile Ward | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Alcoholism | Addiction | Alcoholic | Indigenous
THEUDRCAST: E-156 Emile Ward | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Alcoholism | Addiction | Alcoholic | Indigenous
THEUDRCAST: E-156 Emile Ward | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Alcoholism | Addiction | Alcoholic | Indigenous
Thursday 3rd October 2024
Join Bill Ward as he talks with his father, Emile Ward, about addiction recovery, Indigenous communities, and the power of spirituality.
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THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Emile Ward's pioneering work in Indigenous addiction services.
- The evolution of addiction treatment methods over the years.
- The critical role of spirituality in the recovery process.
- Personal reflections on watching a loved one struggle with addiction.
- Success stories from Indigenous communities.
You can lead the horse to water, but you can't make them drink. I try to make them thirsty.
Bill Ward, the passionate host of THEUDRCAST, welcomes his father, Emile Ward, in this heartfelt episode. Emile has spent over four decades pioneering addiction counselling and services for Indigenous communities. The episode is part of a ten-part series titled 'Social Impact,' and it’s packed with touching stories and invaluable lessons. Emile shares how addiction services have evolved, the challenges faced by Indigenous communities, and the crucial role of spirituality in recovery.
He also reflects on watching his son, Bill, battle addiction and find his way to recovery. The conversation is both enlightening and deeply personal, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of culture, addiction, and healing. Emile's anecdotes about early intervention methods and the dramatic changes over the years are particularly compelling. His dedication to helping others shines through, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in recovery, Indigenous issues, or simply an inspiring story of resilience and hope.
Don't miss out on this moving dialogue between father and son, filled with wisdom and genuine emotion.