Candace Schoner
Candace Schoner
Unexpected Joy: Redefining Recovery
Unexpected Joy: Redefining Recovery
Unexpected Joy: Redefining Recovery
Thursday 18th April 2024
Hear Maggie Slinkman Gary's inspiring journey from alcohol addiction to finding joy, with insights from her mother and a peer recovery specialist.
27 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Empowering
Supportive
Informative
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Candace Schoner
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Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Maggie shares her near-death experience and journey to recovery
- Insights into the challenges and triumphs in alcohol addiction recovery
- The importance of family support and seeking help for loved ones
- Shifting perspectives on addiction and recovery
- Highlighting the impact of peer-based recovery programs
Realize that you're worth it at the end of the day. There's nothing wrong with making mistakes in your life, but in my life, I decided to do something about it. You've got to love yourself.
Imagine being on the edge of losing everything to alcohol addiction, only to find a renewed sense of joy in life’s simplest pleasures. That’s exactly what Maggie Slinkman Gary shares in this heartfelt episode of 'Speaking Candidly with Candace'. Host Candace Schoner dives deep into Maggie's story, revealing her incredible transformation from near death to rediscovering happiness.
But Maggie isn’t alone in this journey; her mother, Carrie Kerwick, and peer recovery specialist, Lance Otis, join the conversation to offer their perspectives and advice. They discuss the crucial role of family support and the life-changing impact of peer-based recovery programs. This episode is a touching reminder that even in our darkest moments, there’s hope for a brighter future. Whether you’re battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Maggie’s story is sure to inspire and uplift.