Redefining Recovery: A Recovery Revolution

Caddy Frink sits down with certified peer recovery specialist Kimberlee Lawson to explore the realities of peer support and meeting justice-impacted individuals exactly where they are. They dig into the complexities of adverse childhood experiences, how early trauma influences substance use, and why the language we use around healing matters. Kimberlee also shares her persona...

Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp dig into the often-overlooked connection between mental health and substance use disorder. They dive into real-world struggles with conditions like depression and anxiety while sharing practical coping strategies ranging from coloring to leaning on peer support. They wrap up the conversation by highlighting upcoming community events including the Wa...

Cynthia Mungia welcomes Ed Hovelman to Redefining Recovery for an inspiring conversation about his 20-year healing journey and his groundbreaking work building bilingual support programs. Ed opens up about the deep impact addiction had on his son and brother, highlighting why love, compassion, and a good sense of humor are so essential to finding a new path. They also dive in...

Join Caddy Frink and Patricia Carter for a candid chat about the dangerous resurgence of inhalant use disorder and how it impacts a whole new generation. Patricia gets real about her own long-term recovery journey, opening up about the childhood trauma and search for belonging that initially led her to substance abuse. The two break down the hidden risks of common household i...

Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp get real about the messy, uncomfortable, and totally normal feelings of uncertainty that pop up during the recovery journey. They chat about why instantly reaching for our smartphones to solve problems doesn’t always work when you’re trying to figure out who you are after addiction.