Episode 103 | California Love w/ Donna Burks | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast

In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Donna Burks, a mental health and substance abuse professional whose career has been dedicated to helping individuals find healing, stability, and long-term recovery.Donna holds a Master's degree and serves as a PLPC (Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor) and SAP (Substance Abuse Professional), bringing both clinical knowledge and real-world experience to the conversation. She currently works as a Substance Abuse Professional in the Baton Rouge area, helping individuals navigate recovery, treatment, and the challenges that come with rebuilding life after addiction.Throughout this episode, Donna shares her perspective on the connection between mental health and addiction, the importance of addressing underlying issues that fuel substance use, and why recovery requires more than simply abstaining from drugs or alcohol. She discusses the value of accountability, professional support, and creating healthy systems that allow people to thrive long after treatment ends.Ronnie, Michael, and Donna dive into the realities many families face when addiction enters the picture, the role counselors play in helping individuals find hope, and why no one should have to walk the recovery journey alone.This conversation is full of wisdom, encouragement, and practical insight for anyone seeking recovery, supporting a loved one, or working in the behavioral health field.🎧 Tune in to Episode 103 to hear Donna Burks' perspective on healing, mental health, and building a strong foundation for lasting recovery.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick