DeAnn Knighton
DeAnn Knighton
What it means to build a Recovery Ready Workplace w/Cheryl Brown Merriwether
What it means to build a Recovery Ready Workplace w/Cheryl Brown Merriwether
What it means to build a Recovery Ready Workplace w/Cheryl Brown Merriwether
Friday 23rd February 2024
Cheryl Brown Merriwether discusses recovery-ready workplaces and her journey from an adult child of an alcoholic to a leader in addiction recovery education.
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Cheryl's journey from an ACOA to a seasoned professional embodies hope and empowerment
- Insights into the evolution of recovery-ready workplaces and the integration of mental health and substance use disorder services
- Exploration of prevention strategies and destigmatizing conversations around addiction in the workplace
- Impactful role of personal narratives in fostering supportive workplace cultures
- Cheryl's pioneering work in addiction education and the power of shared experiences in promoting sustainable recovery
I talk about codependency a lot because I never really personally had a substance use disorder or other unhealthy coping in terms of behavioral addictions. Unless you call codependency, which some do. And I will now admit I was the poster child for codependency.
What does it take to create a workplace where employees feel safe to seek help for addiction? Cheryl Brown Merriwether, an expert in addiction recovery education, shares her journey from growing up with an alcoholic parent to becoming a leader in the field. In this episode of 'Show Up and Stay', Cheryl opens up about her personal struggles with codependency and how they shaped her career.
With over two decades of experience in corporate HR at companies like AT&T, she knows firsthand the importance of fostering supportive work environments. Cheryl discusses the positive impact of merging mental health and substance use disorder services, and how companies like Oracle, Salesforce, and Wayfair are leading the way in prevention programs. She also highlights the Biden Harris Administration's recovery-ready workplace toolkit, designed to help employers support their workforce through education and training.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in creating a culture of awareness and support in the workplace.