Episode 78 | Recoveries Aquaman | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast

This episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley welcome Tyler Waguespack, an Intake Coordinator at Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center in Rayville, Louisiana.Tyler brings a frontline perspective on the early stages of recovery—how people access help, what motivates that first step, and how compassionate intake work lays the foundation for long-term healing. He discusses the importance of meeting people where they are, reducing barriers to care, and helping individuals and their families navigate the often-overwhelming world of addiction treatment with dignity and respect.With real-world experience supporting clients from their first phone call through program placement, Tyler shares insight into the courage it takes to ask for help and the systems that can make that process smoother, more welcoming, and more effective. Whether you’re considering treatment yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply want a better understanding of recovery access, this episode sheds light on the part of the journey that begins before the clinical work even starts.🎧 Tune in to Episode 78 to hear Tyler’s take on intake work, early recovery momentum, and the power of encouragement when someone first reaches out for help.HUGE thank you to Palmetto Recovery Center for sponsoring this video!https://palmettocenter.com/contact-palmetto-recovery/318-728-297086 Palmetto Road, Rayville, Louisiana 71269#addictionrecovery #builtbytheredstick #podcast #addictiontreatmentSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick