Episode 2 | Welcome: There's Always Room at Our Table

In this episode, we explore the first and foundational core value of The Refuge: Welcome. Dr. Decibel sits down with Kathy Escobar, one of The Refuge's founders, and Steve Palmer, a peer advocate at the Refuge, to unpack what it really means to create a table where everyone belongs. Rooted in twelve-step recovery principles, The Refuge has built a community where diversity isn't just tolerated—it's celebrated. From "the land of misfit toys" to a thriving network of over 90 community partners, this conversation reveals how welcome extends beyond warm greetings to include radical inclusion, corrective experiences, and the hard work of holding both grace and accountability. Featuring: Kathy Escobar (Co-founder, The Refuge) and Steve Palmer (Peer Support Team) Hosted by: Dr. Decibel Produced by Dr. Decibel Productions. Learn more at therefugeonline.org