SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery
We're All Recovering From Something
We're All Recovering From Something
We're All Recovering From Something
Thursday 11th May 2023
Hear from Killian Noe and Dr. Ruby Takushi on how Recovery Cafes provide safe spaces for those recovering from trauma, homelessness, and addiction.
39 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Recovery Cafe's origins and growth from a single location to a network of over 60 cafes
- Challenges faced in establishing the first cafe and impactful programs offered
- Emphasis on being present and nurturing a community of care
- Culture of practical compassion and mutuality at Recovery Cafe
- Hope for Recovery Cafe Network's growth and future expansion into more communities
Humans evolved first thinking of ourselves as nobody. Then thinking of ourselves as somebody. And then thinking of ourselves as somebody. And then thinking of ourselves as everybody. That's the journey I think that we're on in our cafes.
Imagine a place where everyone is welcome, no matter their past struggles. That's the vision Killian Noe and Dr. Ruby Takushi had when they founded the first Recovery Cafe in Seattle back in 2004. In this episode, these trailblazers share their journey from a single, small cafe to a network of over 60 across the U.S. and Canada. They talk about the challenges they faced, the lives they've touched, and the incredible sense of community they've built along the way.
Recovery Cafes offer more than just a cup of coffee—they provide a sanctuary for people dealing with trauma, homelessness, addiction, and mental health issues. Killian and Ruby discuss the transformative power of authentic connection and how their cafes have become safe havens for those in need. They emphasize the importance of being present for each other and nurturing a community where everyone feels they belong.
This episode dives deep into the heart of their mission, highlighting impactful programs and the hope for expanding these healing spaces into more communities. If you're looking for a story of resilience, compassion, and real change, this one's for you.