Queering Up Recovery With Amy Willis and Casey Cannizzaro

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I interview two experts in the field of recovery for queer folks about the ways queerness, spirituality and recovery intersect. Casey Cannizzaro  has held numerous positions working with queer folks around issues with substance use and mental health. He’s currently works as a recovery coach. Amy C. Willis is a Sobriety & Mindset Coach and founder of HOL + WELL. She supports women and LGBTQ+ folks in reclaiming their power and freedom through sobriety and designing alcohol-free lives they don’t want to escape from. Amy comes to this work after struggling with alcohol addiction for 15+ years and losing her dad to his alcohol addiction. You can learn more about her and her work on Instagram at @msamycwillis.In this insightful conversation wee explore the cause of the disportportionate amount of LGBTQ folks who struggle with drug and alchohol abuse. We also talk about the ways spirituality can play a role in supporting queer folks on the recovery path. We highlight the distinction betwean religion and spirituality aknowledging the many wounds orgaized religions have inflicted on LGBTQ folks and how that relates to addition. Casey and Amy both share their own personal stories about addition, recovery and their thoughts on spirituality and the role it can play on the recovery path. This episode can serve as an excellent resource for LGBTQ folks in recovery or interested in learning more about recovery. It also offers insights and ideas about the intersection of spirituality, queerness and recover. Enjoy!Support the show