When Peer Support Leads Recovery

16/06/2025 30 min Temporada 2 Episodio 5

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Collaborative Conversations, we explore the impact of peer support in addiction recovery through the lived experience of Jodi Miller, a certified peer recovery coach and host of the ⁠Beyond Substance⁠ podcast. Jodi joins Dr. April D. Newton to share her journey through substance use recovery and how building trust, empathy, and community connections has helped transform lives.Together, they discuss how peer coaching, lived experience, and interprofessional collaboration can break down stigma, improve care, and create stronger recovery networks in both rural and urban settings.This conversation offers a real-world perspective on community-based recovery, illustrating how shared experiences and honest dialogue can foster healing and hope.