Recovery Matters! Podcast

Updated: 19 Nov 2024 • 161 episodes
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A podcast from one of the nation's original Recovery Community Organizations - CCAR. CCAR envisions a world where the power, hope, and healing of Recovery from addiction is thoroughly understood and embraced. We invite guests from all areas of the Recovery Movement to explore the concept of recovery with us, share their stories, and have real discussions that move us toward that world which we envision.

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Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 161 | Rich St. Pierre recounts his challenging upbringing, the impact of family dynamics, and his turbulent years of substance use. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to recovery, including his experiences with various treatment programs and his ultimate decision to turn his

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Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 160 | John shares his personal story of growing up in an upper-middle-class family with a high-functioning alcoholic father. Despite a good upbringing, John's young adulthood spiraled into addiction, particularly with alcohol and later cocaine. He recounts his first experiences with the

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In this bonus episode of the Recovery Matters Podcast, we get to know Stacy Charpentier, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Stacy shares her personal background, from her childhood in New Britain to her career journey that led her to CCAR. She discusses he

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Antonio shares his story of growing up in challenging conditions in Puerto Rico, dealing with family addiction, and facing abuse and bullying. His life spiraled into substance use, gang involvement, and repeated incarcerations. Despite experiencing severe lows, including near-death experiences and encounters with meth

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Lamont is a recovery coach who overcame a decades-long battle with substance use. He shares his experiences growing up in the Bronx, his introduction to marijuana in college, and his subsequent descent into crack cocaine addiction. He also recounts his struggles, including losing jobs, family turmoil, and multiple stin

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Jovan reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic provided unexpected opportunities for virtual support and fellowship through Zoom meetings and recovery houses. Now five years sober, Jovan discusses the serenity found in peaceful environments, the importance of making amends with loved ones, and the emotional complexities of re

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