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EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 45 MIN

Recovery Can’t Wait with Chris Budnick

from Successful Life Podcast · host Corey Berrier

In this episode of The Successful Life Podcast, Corey Berrier sits down with Chris Budnick, Executive Director of Healing Transitions, to discuss addiction recovery, homelessness, detox services, peer-led recovery, and rebuilding lives through community support.Chris shares the story behind Healing Transitions, formerly The Healing Place of Wake County, and explains how the organization helps people struggling with substance abuse, homelessness, and mental health challenges through low-barrier detox, emergency shelter, recovery housing, peer mentorship, and long-term support.Chris also opens up about his own recovery journey, getting sober at 19 years old, and how mentors, recovery meetings, and service work changed the direction of his life. The conversation covers second chances, employment in recovery, women’s recovery programs, family reunification, and the ripple effect recovery has on families and communities.This episode is packed with insight for anyone impacted by addiction, recovery, homelessness, or the challenge of rebuilding life after substance abuse.Send us Fan Mailhttps:newpathemployment.com Connect with CoreyVisit The Successful Life Podcast⁠Follow Corey on Facebook⁠Follow Corey on Instagram⁠Buy My Book on Audible⁠Buy My Book on Amazon⁠

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