Podathon For Recovery: Rachel on Sober Living, Healing, and Hope

In this National Recovery Month special, co-host Wendy Beck and program director Rachel share how Rage Against Addiction (RAA) went from a mother’s mission to a three-home sober living program for women, emphasizing that “healing begins with safe housing.” They walk through RAA’s structure—from 30-day acclimation to workshops across the Eight Dimensions of Wellness—and the powerful alumni network that proves long-term recovery is possible. Listeners hear how monthly giving fuels essentials like drug testing, linens, and even emergency appliances—practical support that protects women’s dignity and safety. Sponsored by Rage Against Addiction Guest Bio:  Rachel is the Program Director at RAA. In recovery herself, Rachel helped open RAA’s first women’s sober living home in 2018 and now oversees three homes, day-to-day structure, resident mentorship, and the alumni network—creating safe, welcoming homes where women can rebuild. Main Topics: ·         Podathon for Recovery: 12 Days of Hope benefiting Rage Against Addiction·         Why Wendy founded Rage Against Addiction in 2014; growth to three women’s sober homes (Harford County, serving women from across the U.S.) ·         Program structure: 30-day “blackout” period focused on stabilization, healthcare, employment steps, and 12-step engagement (sponsor, home group, step work) ·         Workshops & wellness: yoga, meditation, sound bath, goat yoga, budgeting, resumes/interviews; rollout of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness track via a new grant ·         Alumni network: monthly shares, rides, volunteering; one standout success story from early resident to graduate, mother with custody restored, and RAA board member ·         The real costs of safe housing: drug tests, linens, utilities, repairs, snow removal, appliances—and why recurring gifts matter ·         Annual Memory Walk & Recovery Run; Fall Bingo; Pampered Chef (double donations in August); Christmas Kids initiative; corporate sponsorships needed ·         Past episodes with Rachel: 1.      Rage Talk - Early Recovery Emotional Needs and Support and Rachel Bongiorno's Story2.      A Mother's Love For Her Daughter In Recovery3.      Healing Together: The Power of Community in Recovery Resources mentioned: ·         Donate to Rage Against Addiction ·         12-Step Fellowship (sponsor, home group, service commitments) ·         Memory Walk & Recovery Run (annual, April; recruiting corporate sponsors and speakers) ·         Fundraisers: Fall Bingo; Pampered Chef (August double donations); Christmas Kids holiday support for families; ongoing online campaigns ·         Wellness Add-ons: yoga, meditation, sound bath, goat yoga; budgeting; resume/interview coaching; Eight Dimensions of Wellness ·         Public figures they’d love to host: <Send us Fan MailCelebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!https://bookfairatbelair.org/Rage Against AddictionRage Against Addiction is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting addicts and their familiDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email