Early Recovery: The First Eight Months

Guests: Rebecca Wardan – Director of Nursing and Operations Josh Diluca – Program Manager Cathryn O'Brine - Past program participant What does early recovery really feel like? In this honest and deeply human episode of Beyond the Noise, Cath shares her experience of the first eight months of recovery from meth addiction. A time marked by emotional rawness, vulnerability, discomfort, and profound growth.  Hosted by Arrow Health's Director of Nursing and Operations, Rebecca Wardan, with Program Manager Josh Diluca, this conversation explores what happens after detox, why longer treatment can matter in meth recovery, and how learning to sit with uncomfortable emotions becomes a cornerstone of healing.  This episode offers insight and reassurance for people considering treatment, as well as families and loved one wanting to better understand what early recovery can look like and why patience, connection, and support are so important.  A powerful reminder that while early recovery is hard work, it is also deeply rewarding, and recovery is absolutely possible.