Reclaiming Lives from Addiction with MODE | Episode 187

Reclaiming Lives from Addiction with MODE | Episode 187MERCHANDISE SHOP: voices-for-voices.org/3QnokLUSUPPORT THE VOICES FOR VOICES® TV SHOW AND PODCASThttps://www.voicesforvoices.org/shop/p/supporterLisa Petrarca-Gamido's journey is nothing short of inspiring. As a mental health and substance abuse counselor who transitioned from a business background, Lisa's passion for helping those in recovery led her to establish MODE, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals to reclaim their lives from addiction. Through her personal story of recovery beginning in 2003, Lisa shares the importance of listening as a therapeutic tool and a leadership skill. She shines a light on the underserved, emphasizing the need for basic support services to help formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society with dignity and respect.Balancing professional and personal life isn't easy, especially in the demanding field of mental health and recovery. Join us as Lisa reflects on her own challenges in creating healthier boundaries between work and home life, highlighting the transformative power of faith and spirituality. Together, we explore the importance of achieving balance across financial, spiritual, social, emotional, and mental well-being. Discover more about the services offered at Miracles Occur, including their outpatient and intensive outpatient programs, designed to support individuals on their journey to recovery.We explore the vital connections between listening, recovery, and mental health. Lisa Petrarca-Gamido, a substance abuse counselor and executive director of MODE, discusses her journey and the essential role of empathy in healing.• Emphasis on listening as a critical component of recovery• Importance of addressing basic needs before treatment• Overview of the differences between mental health and substance abuse counseling• Role of family involvement in the recovery process• Challenges faced during the creation of MODE amid the pandemic• Discussion on medication management and support resources• Reflection on personal growth and setting professional boundaries• Highlighting the community's role in providing comprehensive care• Encouragement for listeners to seek help and get informedPlease be a voice for you or somebody in need.Join us by subscribing!—-Support Voices for Voices®: https://venmo.com/u/voicesforvoices or at https://www.voicesforvoices.org/shop/p/supporter- Learn more about Voices for Voices®: linktr.ee/VoicesforvoicesChapter Markers0:01 Supporting Mental Health and Recovery16:54 Finding Balance and Faith in Recovery#recoveringfromaddiction #recoveryjourney #addictionawareness #sobrietyrocks #addictionrecovery #lifeafteraddiction #recoverednotcured #addictionsupport #healthylifestyle #addictionfree #mentalwellness #liveschanged #recoveryispossible #addictiontreatment #newbeginnings #italy #vaticancity #popefrancis #jubilee2025 #Newepisode #newpodcastalert #podcastseries #podcastcommunity #voicesforvoicespodcast #donatetoday #501c3 #charityorganization #Podcast #donatetoday #nonprofitorganization #help3billionpeople #help3billionSupport the show