In this episode, Lauren Hansen and Kristen McCaughan  interview Christian Countzler, CEO and co-founder of Stable Recovery, a program in Lexington, Kentucky that provides a supportive environment for men in early recovery from addiction. Christian shares his personal journey from addiction to recovery and how he established Stable Recovery, which integrates employment opportunities in the horse industry as a key component of the recovery process. The conversation highlights the importance of community, accountability, and purpose in overcoming addiction, as well as the positive impact of the horse industry in providing meaningful work and support for individuals in recovery.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Recovery and Stable Recovery

04:38 The Journey of Recovery and Building a Community

07:42 The Role of Employment in Recovery

10:47 Motivation to Help Others

13:45 Phased Recovery Program Explained

16:37 Support from the Horse Industry

19:45 The Impact of Addiction and Recovery

22:41 Creating Lives Worth Living

28:02 Freedom and Responsibility in Recovery

29:30 The Power of Maximum Effort

30:46 The Role of Horses in Recovery

33:43 Success Stories from the Program

36:41 Training and Job Placement Process

39:40 The Impact of Will Walden's Journey

43:43 Application and Support for the Program

48:05 Future Expansion and Community Building