Robert Ashford's Vision for Inclusive Recovery

Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 57 | Robert Ashford, the Executive Director of Unity Recovery based in Philadelphia, discusses his personal recovery journey, the challenges he faced, and the impact of creating recovery community organizations. He emphasizes the importance of integrating mental health and substance use recovery support, building sustainable recovery communities, and the potential of digital recovery services. Robert also talks about the innovative social enterprises linked to Unity Recovery, including yoga studios and a taco shop, which aim to employ people in recovery and provide them with living wages. The episode highlights the future of recovery support and the ongoing need for advocacy and innovation. 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Matters Podcast01:13 Meet Robert Ashford: A Journey in Recovery04:17 Childhood Memories and Early Influences09:00 Struggles and Turning Points14:26 Path to Recovery and Advocacy19:44 Building Collegiate Recovery Programs23:19 Leadership and System Change30:19 The Power of Community in Recovery31:48 The Origin of Unity Recovery34:37 Challenges and Strategies in Inclusive Recovery41:06 The Role of Peer Services in Recovery49:28 Entrepreneurship and Recovery Support59:49 Looking Ahead: The Future of Recovery Support ----Across the Web----🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO...🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast?🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery