Recovery, Resilience, and Community: The Power of New Chapters

Welcome to the Back and Forth Podcast!In this episode, Dan and Liam are joined by Yvonne, a trustee of the charity New Chapters, and Dan, who bravely shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery.Together, they offer an honest and inspiring look into the life-changing work of New Chapters and the human stories behind it.They explore:How New Chapters creates a safe, supportive environment for recoveryDan’s personal story of transformation, resilience, and growthThe critical role of peer support in overcoming addictionWhy mental health care must go hand-in-hand with addiction treatmentThe impact of community, sport, and positive activities on rebuilding self-worthThe ongoing need for accessible recovery resourcesAlong the way, they also dive into some lighter, real-life moments including:Kitchen mishaps and throwing dad under the busOffice frustrations we can all relate toThe chaos and joy of cardboard stair slidesFamily dynamics and how recovery can help rebuild those relationshipsIf you'd like to get involved with the podcast or want to share what's annoyed you this week, you can email [email protected] to get involved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.