EP28 Addiction Is a Chronic Disease and Not a Personality Flaw

Addiction is a chronic disease whose sufferers have carried a heavy weight of shame and embarrassment. Still, the push for open discussion has caused a shift in how our society views addiction. For instance, we are now seeing that more and more restaurants and bars have mocktails on the menu, and businesses promote physical activities instead of happy hours. In North Dakota, there's been a lot of progress in reducing the stigma of addiction, but more work needs to be done. First Lady of North Dakota, Kathryn Burgum, is one of the people spearheading this positive change. She is the only First Lady who uses her platform to advocate for recovery, rallying support by working with Recovery Reinvented. On this episode of Checkable Health's Podcast, First Lady Kathryn Burgum and Patty Post of Checkable Health share their personal stories and struggles with alcohol and the many benefits they've experienced since recovery. They discuss how addiction is becoming less stigmatized and ways North Dakota is helping rural communities battle this addiction. Press play to learn more about the First Lady of North Dakota. Topics discussed in this episode: First Lady of North Dakota Kathryn Burgum and Patty on getting sober Benefits of living life without alcohol How Drinking induces mental health issues Society's changing views on addiction The founding and progress of Recovery Reinvented Integrating recovery services into business practice Enjoying the gifts of her position and keeping boundaries Highlights of this year's upcoming Recovery Reinvented Event Resources for addiction Register to attend the Recovery Reinvented Event on November 3rd (it's free!!): https://recoveryreinvented.com/ Connect with Kathryn: Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Check out our other podcasts selection for valuable info on health, wellness, and more. Continue the conversation in the Hero Moms Social Group on Facebook! Connect with Checkable Health: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Patty Post: LinkedIn