最佳Voices Of Recovery播客 (2024)

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The Courage To Continue 18:22

11M ago18:22

18:22

We speak with Marine Corps veteran and VTC graduate Dillon Watts about his journey toward healing and wholeness and the difficulties of 'changing everything' for recovery. Listen in and hear this powerful story. VTC Podcast: Voices of Recovery ~ VTC https://www.buncombeveteranscourt.com/ Support https://www.wncvtcfoundation.org/ Music from the VTC …

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Conversation with the District Attorney 23:49

11M ago23:49

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We speak with Todd Williams, District Attorney of Buncombe County, and learn more about his work with the Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). Todd Williams is a North Carolina native, the elected District Attorney for Buncombe County, and a Board-Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where he received a Bachelor’s in Englis…

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Breaking It Down: A Conversation with Dr. Vaske 18:45

11M ago18:45

18:45

We are excited to speak with Dr. Jamie Vaske, VTC researcher, statistician, and resident 'VTC Best-Practices Expert.' We dive deeper into the elements that make up the VTC, including procedural justice, equity, and collaboration. Dr. Vaske's research interests include quantitative methods, biosocial criminology, evidence-based diversion methods, an…

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Marching Towards Healing: Conversation with a Veteran Change-Agent 24:40

11M ago24:40

24:40

We are thrilled to speak to Brandon Cowan, CPSS and Army veteran, about his transformational journey in the VTC. An essential part of Brandon's story is the utilization of Suboxone and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), which provided a platform for sustained recovery. Brandon now serves as a Peer Support Specialist for the VA Medical Cente…

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VTC Partnerships: Pisgah Legal 16:41

11M ago16:41

16:41

Today, we speak with Robin Merrell, Managing Attorney at Pisgah Legal Services, about her role in supporting VTC veterans. Pisgah Legal Services seeks to pursue justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to help low-income people in Western North Carolina meet their basic needs and improve their lives. Robin states, "I serve the most vulner…

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Mentors: The Backbone of the VTC 22:36

11M ago22:36

22:36

We are thrilled to speak with Robert O. Wirt Jr., Captain, USN (Ret), the Buncombe County VTC Mentor Coordinator, and Chairman of the VTC Foundation. Learn about the critical role that Mentors play in supporting VTC veterans and how more veterans can get involved to truly 'Leave No Veteran Behind.' VTC Podcast: Voices of Recovery ~ Become a Mentor:…

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Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) 19:48

11M ago19:48

19:48

Today, we speak with Katherine Houghton, LCSW, the VJO at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC, to learn more about her role on the Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court. The Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Program is an outreach initiative designed to provide legally involved veterans with linkages to VA and community resources…

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Marine Veteran Finds Peace Through Service 15:43

11M ago15:43

15:43

Today, we speak to Daniel Conway, CADC and Coordinator for the Henderson County Recovery Court. This is an incredible story of transformation and healing. Tune in and listen to this inspirational story of a Marine Corps veteran's journey with addiction, PTSD, and unaddressed suffering. Just as Daniel found healing through the services and support o…

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A VTC Veterans Story 20:47

11M ago20:47

20:47

Kevin Rumley, LCSW, Purple Heart Veteran, and VTC Program Director, talks to a VTC graduate about his journey of transformation and healing. While every VTC veteran's story is unique, certain factors are universal: honor, courage, and commitment. This is a commitment to remain open, and vulnerable, and grow from the experience of the VTC. This is t…

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Judge Marvin Pope (Founder of the Buncombe County VTC) 25:22

11M ago25:22

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Today, we speak to Judge Marvin Pope, the founder of the Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) in Asheville, NC. Learning about his motivations for starting a treatment-based program for justice-involved veterans and his hopes for the future of the criminal justice system. This is the VTC Podcast: Voices of Recovery…

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A Soldiers Story of Recovery 14:23

11M ago14:23

14:23

Today, we hear the story of a VTC graduate who found himself struggling for years after his time in the Army. From struggling with substance misuse, mental health challenges, and PTSD to becoming a leader in the recovery community, this veteran showcases the very best of what a VTC can offer. VTC Podcast: Voices of Recovery…

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EPISODE 20: Support from a Sibling Who’s Been There 1:04:31

1+ y ago1:04:31

1:04:31

In the final episode of this limited series, Liam Winters is the second of four children in his family, just a couple years older than his sister, Emma. Both Liam and Emma struggled with depression in their early years and both ultimately developed bipolar disorder. They talk with Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI’s Chief Medical Officer, about the ways in w…

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EPISODE 19: Health, Recovery and De-Escalation 43:02

1+ y ago43:02

43:02

Drea Landry lives in Northern California and has experienced bipolar disorder as well as disorders related to anxiety and post-traumatic stress. She speaks with NAMI’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ken Duckworth, about her path to understanding her mental health and how best to manage the challenges set before her. In one part of the interview, Drea t…

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EPISODE 18: Sharing a Wealth of Experience 38:25

1+ y ago38:25

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Ray Lay is on the national Board of Directors, the Board of Directors for NAMI Indiana, and is considered to be in the In Our Own Voice Hall of Fame, having shared his story over 200 times in presentations of NAMI’s In Our Own Voice program. Ray is an honorably discharged veteran who has had experience with substance issues, a period of being unhou…

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EPISODE 17: Discovering That Recovery Is Possible 34:20

1+ y ago34:20

34:20

Chrissy Barnard was repeatedly hospitalized and was never told that recovery was possible. It was only when she went to NAMI Connection in Duluth that recovery was mentioned as an option. Chrissy began to build her recovery plan, which included dialectical behavior therapy, working with her psychiatrist, and her spirituality. She talks with Dr. Ken…

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EPISODE 16: Receiving Help & Passing It Along 41:10

1+ y ago41:10

41:10

Nikki Rashes is grateful to her mother for the unending support she provided throughout Nikki’s recovery. Nikki now works for the NAMI National office as the Senior Manager of Programs and Digital Training Delivery. She also regularly speaks as a part of NAMI’s In Our Own Voice program, where she shares her journey to recovery after being diagnosed…

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EPISODE 15: Finding Help & Helping Others 42:20

1+ y ago42:20

42:20

Carlos Laurrari describes himself primarily as a mental health advocate. He’s pursuing a law degree at the University of Michigan and a policy degree at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. In the spare time he somehow still has, Carlos plays music with his band, Fogdog. Carlos also has a background as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitio…

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EPISODE 14: Love, Marriage & Mental Health Journeys 43:18

1+ y ago43:18

43:18

Dante and Chastity Murry are a married couple, living in Kentucky, and they have a lot in common. They met through their mutual involvement in NAMI affiliates in their area, and they both live with mental health conditions. They base their successful marriage, in part, on principles they’ve learned through NAMI support programs. Dante and Chastity …

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EPISODE 13: The Power of Family & the Power of Recovery 37:02

1+ y ago37:02

37:02

George Kaufmann, a father, and Patrick Kaufmann, his son, have developed some incredible communication skills as their family has come together around Patrick’s mental health condition. In a broad-ranging conversation with NAMI’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ken Duckworth, George and Patrick recall Patrick’s struggle with substance use disorder and s…

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EPISODE 12: Healing in the Service of Others 31:04

1+ y ago31:04

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After a long career with the U.S. Postal Service, Marc DeGregorio retired a few years ago and dedicated his time and energy to helping others. He teaches classes for NAMI, including the Family-to-Family program. That’s an eight-week program meant for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Marc’s passion for …

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EPISODE 11: Superheroes, Pride & Survival 48:02

1+ y ago48:02

48:02

This Pride Month, we bring you the story of Nick Emeigh, a member of the LGBTQ+ community. By day, he is a mild-mannered leader at a NAMI affiliate. But on special occasions, he dons a mask, a cape and big, green boots to become… NAMI Man! Unlike Clark Kent or Bruce Wayne, Nick doesn’t keep his identity secret, nor does he keep his mental health st…

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EPISODE 10: Dissociative Identity Disorder, Church & Family 32:45

1+ y ago32:45

32:45

Tracy Green was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder, or DID. It’s a condition where there are two or more personality states within the same person. DID used to be known as multiple personality disorder, and while the condition is often depicted in movies and TV shows, the reality is very different from Hollywood’s portrayal. Tracy talks …

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EPISODE 9: Wellness, Recovery & Action Plans 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

30:36

Dr. Mary Ellen Copeland is the founder of Wellness Recovery Action Plan, a widely respected and widely employed approach to mental health care and maintenance. According to the website for the Copeland Center, “WRAP is a personalized wellness and recovery system born out of and rooted in the principle of self-determination. WRAP is a wellness and r…

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EPISODE 8: Late-in-Life Diagnosis & Mobile Crisis Teams 46:41

1+ y ago46:41

46:41

Tera Carter was 39 years old when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She talks about that revelation and the reception it received in her community and family with NAMI’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ken Duckworth. They also discuss the work she’s doing now as a certified peer specialist on a mobile crisis team. This conversation was part of Dr…

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EPISODE 7: Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use & Recovery 53:14

1+ y ago53:14

53:14

When NAMI’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ken Duckworth, talked with Eric Smith, Eric was finishing up a master’s degree in social work and looking forward to a bright future. It hasn’t always been that way. From an early age, Eric heard voices and had symptoms consistent with bipolar disorder. He turned to marijuana for relief and then moved on to mo…

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EPISODE 6: Panic Attacks, Family & Organizing 38:35

1+ y ago38:35

38:35

Pooja Mehta has dealt with severe panic attacks and, when she was younger, voices in her head that were intensely negative. It was scary, but her parents were supportive and got her help. The reception in her cultural community was a little more complicated and difficult. She tells Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI’s Chief Medical Officer, about those situat…

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EPISODE 5: Learning, Teaching & Supporting Family 36:04

1+ y ago36:04

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James Ramirez has served on the steering committee of NAMI's Southern Oregon affiliate and as one of NAMI's national trainers. He tells NAMI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth about starting out as a student in classes like Family-to-Family in an effort to help his son, and how he learned methods and techniques that made a huge, positive diffe…

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EPISODE 4: Resilient People & Depressed Cakes 39:57

1+ y ago39:57

39:57

Sascha Biesi is the co-owner of Skull & Cakebones, a vegan bakery operating in the Austin, Texas, area. She spoke with NAMI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth about opening her shop to a project called Depressed Cake Shop, which raises awareness of mental illness and raises funds for mental health causes. We also hear how Sascha underwent elec…

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EPISODE 3: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & Finding Hope 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

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Stephen Smith is the founder of NOCD, a company that exists to bring support and treatment to people dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder, commonly known as OCD. He talked with NAMI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth about developing the disorder, struggling with it for many years, finally finding an effective way to treat it, and then s…

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EPISODE 2: Recovery, Music & Dogs 38:31

1+ y ago38:31

38:31

Josh Santana is a musician and music instructor in the Boston area. He spoke to NAMI Chief Medical Officer Ken Duckworth about his experiences growing up as an exceptionally bright student but also a kid who dealt with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bipolar disorder. He talks about his jour…

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EPISODE 1: Healing Family Trauma & Changing Lives 40:31

1+ y ago40:31

40:31

Diana Chao is the founder of Letters to Strangers, a mental health support group she started in high school that has grown quickly and significantly to have chapters on six continents. She tells NAMI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth about her family’s journey from China to Claremont, Calif., and her experiences with bipolar disorder, complex…

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Will T Explains "Victory Through Surrender" 24:53

5+ y ago24:53

24:53

Will T. had it all dialed in: successful in business, lucky in love and generally kicking butt in life. An accident, early retirement and too much time alone with the bottle brought him to the jumping off point.由Serenity Lane

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A Mid-Season Mini Pod with Larry S and Seth U 12:29

5+ y ago12:29

12:29

Larry has been around for years and years and years. Seth is just a few years in. They had a lot to talk about. Special guest host Erica Towe narrates this mid-season, mini-pod.由Serenity Lane

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Leah B the Service Junkie 33:08

6y ago33:08

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The year was 1984. The first Apple computer went on sale, gas cost a buck a gallon and Leah B came to the realization that despite a solid career and a good head on her shoulders, she needed to go to treatment for her drinking. 34 years later she has learned a lot about life on life's terms and the importance of "absolute, sweet surrender."…

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Kimber H and the Wheelbarrow of Trust 40:45

6y ago40:45

40:45

Kimber got sober young but she had to go through hell to get there. As she approaches her sixth year of sobriety she has some beautiful insights to share on the nature of trust, why service is important and reclaiming her power.由Serenity Lane

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3. Larry the Invisible Man 28:54

6y ago28:54

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Larry drove across the country in a VW bus chasing the dream of free love and easy living in Eugene, Oregon. The party didn't last, and eventually Larry ended up in treatment. 31 years later he's here to share what he's learned about life, love and long-term sobriety.由Serenity Lane

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2. Lauren L on the Gifts of Recovery 38:00

6y ago38:00

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Season 3 Episode 2: Lauren L grew up in a sober household rocked by heartbreak and loss. She would soon find herself struggling to accept her own alcoholism in the midst of building a successful career. A bottom brought her to treatment, but putting down the drink was just the beginning for Lauren,由Serenity Lane

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1. Jill's First Sober Holiday 22:43

6y ago22:43

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Season 3 starts with a look at sober holidays through the eyes of Jill R. This is her first holiday season sober and it's not without some challenges and some sadness...but Jill is in it to win it. She has her fellowship, her spiritual practice and best of all: she has a plan.由Serenity Lane

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8. Andrew: Ride or Die 49:39

6+ y ago49:39

49:39

SEASON 2 FINALE Part 2: We pick up where we left off - growing up it was often just Andrew and Lori. She was his mother and also his best friend, but there was always chaos, and things got scary. Seeing his mom’s struggles with drugs and alcohol impacted Andrew deeply. Surely he’d never go down that path. And then one day he took a drink and the ro…

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7. Lori: When Sh** Blows Up, You Run 44:17

6+ y ago44:17

44:17

SEASON 2 FINALE PART 1: When Lori was a little girl something terrible happened. She would carry that memory and the fear around until she found something much bigger and badder to take those feelings away: meth. But Lori was no victim. She was tough and she managed to keep running and gunning for years. But there were consequences. Even through it…

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6. Melinda: First it was Food 28:31

6+ y ago28:31

28:31

Misery loves company. And when it comes to alcoholism and drug addiction - there are usually some other issues that tag along. For Melinda, the drinking and drugs came later. It all began with food. Controlling what she ate and how her body looked gave her a sense of control in her life. This is a story of co-occurring disorders and how problems ca…

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5. Joe: If You Really Knew Me 46:51

6+ y ago46:51

46:51

Growing up Joe was taught to repress his feelings. He wasn’t close to many people and in early adulthood he lost one of the only people that he loved to the disease of alcoholism. Joe’s alcoholism went hand in hand with a debilitating loneliness. The more lonely he was, the more he drank and the more he drank, the more lonely he became. Finally dri…

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4. Melissa: Life Lessons in an Oxford House 43:11

6+ y ago43:11

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Part Two of Melissa’s story: new in recovery Melissa moves into an Oxford house where she learns some vital lessons - like how to load a dishwasher and how to stay sober when life gets turned upside down. Meet the women she lived with, who supported and challenged her in our final episode in the Young People in Recovery series/portion of this seaso…

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3. Melissa: Meth, Men and Motherhood 47:53

6+ y ago47:53

47:53

Part One: Melissa was smart, caring and deeply independent. Her desire to help would take her to the beach town of Seaside where she became a young addict and then a young mom. Her drugs of choice: meth and men. For more information about Serenity Lane’s drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs visit our website: www.serenitylane.org or call 1…

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2. Brennon: The Kid in the XL Garfield Shirt 49:25

6+ y ago49:25

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Brennon grew up in a household with hard-partying parents who also happened to be extremely successful professionals. “They were the hospital” he says. But there was a dark side and there was trauma. Brennon was one of the keynote speakers for the Young People in AA convention we attended. He brought the house down with his story and was gracious e…

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1. OSYPAA: Red Bull, Swear Words & Solid Sobriety 48:03

6+ y ago48:03

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This episode contains strong language. Curse-free version here: https://soundcloud.com/voicesofrecovery/osypaa-cleanSeason 2 Premiere! When people think of AA they often think of a bunch of grizzled old timers drinking coffee in a church basement. Well this ain’t your grandpa’s recovery. Meet the Young People of AA. The first four episodes of Seaso…

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"This Was Not My Plan" - Tom & Kathy's Story 53:10

7+ y ago53:10

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SEASON 1 FINALE. Tom and Kathy had always worked well together: as business partners and as husband and wife. But when it came to addiction, they faced a challenge that even their best thinking and teamwork were no match for. In the season finale, we take a look at how addiction impacts not just the addict, but those who get swept up along in the t…

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"How Dare I?" - Lindsay's Story 34:11

7+ y ago34:11

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A redemption story about a big crime in a small town and how one woman faced it all to get sober. Meet Lindsay M. Show notes, subscriptions and listening options at: http://www.podcast.serenitylane.org/Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/VoicesOfRecoveryPodcast/ Learn more about Serenity Lane at www.serenitylane.org/…

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"I Did a Crazy Thing" 6:21

7+ y ago6:21

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When Debi returned to work after treatment, she had something to say - to everyone. Here’s an extra story that didn’t make it into our last episode “The Look Good.” To learn more about the show visit our new website: VoicesOfRecoveryPodcast.org由Serenity Lane

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The Look Good 52:13

7+ y ago52:13

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Debi's kind smile and mischievous laugh are all the more amazing when you learn about the life she's led. Behind the soft voice and twinkling eyes is a woman who is strong as hell.Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoicesOfRecoveryPodcast/Learn more about Serenity Lane: https://www.serenitylane.org/…

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