EPISODE · Nov 24, 2020 · 51 MIN
A Lifetime Recovery Advocate.
from Recovery Matters! Podcast · host Don Smith, Sandy Valentine, Kevin Carmignani, Michael Askew, Phil Valentine
0:25 - Sandy and Phil introduce themselves.1:54 - Michael Askew introduces himself, discussing multiple incarcerations, that ultimately led to his finding Recovery. 5:56 - Michael tells us the story of his last bid and how he found hope that Recovery was possible for him. 7:19 - Michael discusses experiencing a cycle of homelessness in his active years. 10:27 - Michael explains his thought-process that ultimately led to his decision to change. 12:11 - Michael answers Phil's question, "Why do you think you started using?" and discusses his formative years.14:40 - Michael discusses some of the changes he has seen in the Recovery Movement, with a specific focus on jail diversion. 17:51 - Michael discusses the disproportionate incarceration of people of color and law enforcement in the inner city. 22:00 - Michael explains how Spiritual growth helps him remain peaceful in the face of such blatant disparities. 26:00 - Discussion about issues closest to Michael's heart. 28:36 - Moving discussion about race in America. 33:40 - Michael answers the question "What do you do to maintain and sustain your Recovery today?"37:00 - Michael discusses his Spirituality and some of his practices for living it each day. 42:23 - Michael discusses his impending retirement. 45:00 - Discussion of Michael's legacy and hopes for the future of Recovery Advocacy. ----Across the Web----🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO...🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast?🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery
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CCAR's Director of Recovery Advocacy, Michael Askew, one of the nations leading Recovery Advocates sat down with Phil and Sandy at Recovery Matters! to talk about incarceration, race in America, spirituality, his decades in personal Recovery, Advocacy, and much more. Michael has accumulated decades of accolades but has also been a strong community leader for many years and, as he approaches retirement, he really opened up for us on Recovery Matters!
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