S1 E30 The Power of Recovering Out Loud with Dawn Gardner

Mindful Sobriety The Podcast

Dawn shares her childhood experiences of moving frequently and the challenges of building connections. She discusses her early experiences with substance use, starting with cigarettes and then alcohol. Dawn reflects on the consequences of her actions and the impact on her family. She talks about her journey to recovery, including the pivotal moment when she decided to change and the support she received from her daughter. Dawn emphasizes the importance of recovering out loud and being vulnerable, as well as the role of meditation, yoga, and fitness in her recovery. She also shares her goals of becoming a recovery support peer specialist.

Keywords

childhood, moving, connections, substance use, consequences, recovery, support, vulnerability, meditation, yoga, fitness, recovery support peer specialist

Takeaways

• Moving frequently as a child can make it difficult to build connections and establish roots.
• Recovering out loud and being vulnerable can help not only oneself but also others who may be struggling.
• Meditation, yoga, and fitness can play a significant role in mental health and recovery.
• Recovery is a journey of growth and learning, and it's important to hold oneself accountable and recognize the progress made.
• Different individuals have different pathways to recovery, and it's essential to respect and support each person's chosen approach.

Sound Bites

• "You could kind of become a new person each time you did it."
• "After today, things will be different."
• "That was when I went in, and that was the last time I ever consumed alcohol."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Childhood Experiences

02:57
Early Experiences with Substance Use

08:58
Consequences and Turning Point

15:53
Recovering Out Loud and Embracing Vulnerability

19:58
The Role of Meditation, Yoga, and Fitness in Recovery

30:55
Becoming a Recovery Support Peer Specialist