#079 Recovery High Schools: A Safe Haven for Students Battling Addiction

Welcome to another inspiring episode of *The Turn Your Life Around Podcast* with your host, Sarah Coates, aka "The One80 Lady." Today, we’re joined by **Leah Wright**, founder of *Wake Monarch Academy*, a **recovery high school** in Raleigh, NC, dedicated to providing a **safe, sober, and academically rigorous environment** for students in recovery from substance use. Leah’s journey from **National Board Certified teacher** to **recovery advocate** was inspired by her own family's experience with addiction. In this episode, she shares the emotional story of her **son’s battle with addiction**, the **challenges of finding resources**, and how that struggle led her to open one of the only **recovery high schools** in North Carolina. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode offers **hope, education, and actionable steps** to find support. **Timestamps:** 00:00:00 - Introduction: Meet Leah Wright 00:02:00 - How Leah’s personal journey led to founding *Wake Monarch Academy* 00:08:00 - What is a **recovery high school**, and how does it work? 00:14:00 - The challenges of addiction in teenagers & the need for specialized education 00:21:00 - The stigma of addiction & breaking the cycle 00:28:00 - How *Wake Monarch Academy* supports students & families 00:36:00 - The importance of **family recovery** & setting boundaries 00:42:00 - Advice for parents navigating addiction in their family 00:50:00 - How to support *Wake Monarch Academy* & their upcoming gala Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and resources! **Follow Us:** Website: www.one-eightycounseling.comPodcast Website: www.theturnyourlifearoundpodcast.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcast**Follow the Guest:** Website: www.wakemonarchacademy.org#RecoveryHighSchool #AddictionAwareness #TeenRecovery #SubstanceAbuseSupport #ParentingTeens #WakeMonarchAcademy #MentalHealthAwareness #TurnYourLifeAroundPodcast #SarahCoates #TheOne80Lady