Recovery Advocate Network: Coffee & Conversation

You just listened to Episode 9, featuring our Guest, Maddie, who shared her personal recovery story from sexual trauma.

This episode mentioned sexual abuse, suicidal ideations, self-harm, and other mental health topics. If this episode was triggering to you, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741, and/or if in the US, dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis lifeline.

As a reminder, the experiences and advice expressed in this episode are the host and guest's own personal stories. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any particular podcast.

If you would like to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].

We hope you will also connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events, including fundraising auctions.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.

If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.

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Guest Resources:

"One day you will tell your story of how you've overcome what you're going through now, and it will become part of someone else's survival guide" Brené Brown.

"Healing can be so hard when your inner child wants love, your teenage self wants revenge, and your current self only wants peace." - Unknown

Additional Resources:

· Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest: [email protected]

• Submit a Blog Post: [email protected]
• Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_advocate_network/

You just listened to Episode 8, featuring our Guest, Jenenne, who shared her expertise as a clinician in the mental health field, including her passion for expanding the traditional treatment paradigm.

This episode mentioned generational trauma, therapy burnout and fatigue, and alternative treatment options such as dance, yoga, and my personal favorite - drumming. Jenenne shared many incredible resources, and I have included those in the show notes. If I missed one that was particularly interesting to you, please reach out by emailing [email protected].

As a reminder, the experiences and advice expressed in this episode are the host and guest's personal stories and do not represent the opinions of any treatment center or organization mentioned. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any podcast.

If you want to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected].

Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].

If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.

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• Venmo : https://account.venmo.com/u/recoveryadvocatenetwork
• Email: [email protected]

Guest Resources:

• · Levine, P. A. (1997). Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: the innate capacity to transform overwhelming experiences. Berkeley, Calif., North Atlantic Books.
• Schwarts, A (2018). The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook: Practical Mind-Body Tools to Heal Trauma, Foster Resilience, and Awaken your Potential
• van der Kolk, Bessel (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. https://a.co/d/8XybikR
• https://whitebison.org/
• https://dbt.tools/
• https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/
• heal.me/Jenenne
• https://www.vaidathahealingpaths.com/
• Ange's Djembe Drum: https://a.co/d/82GFkWE
• Ange's Didgeridoo: https://a.co/d/g60Zhxy

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Additional Resources:

• · Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest: [email protected]
• Submit a Blog Post: [email protected]
• Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_advocate_network/

You just listened to Episode 7, featuring our Guest, Rainbow as she shared her story about dealing with sexual identity and co-morbid mental health challenges. What an amazing story. I have a lot of respect for Rainbow and am grateful for everything she does for the community. Completely amazing!!

The experiences and advice expressed by these guests are their own stories. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any particular podcast.

If you would like to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].

In case you are wondering, every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. All funds raised go to support the mission. So, don't forget to Love, not like, our podcast and subscribe. We have quite a few amazing guests booked for future episodes. Trust me - You won't want to miss them, so subscribe today!

We hope you will also connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events, including fundraising auctions.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.

TRIGGER WARNING: If this episode was triggering to you, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741, and/or if in the US, dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis lifeline.

Donate Today:

• PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40
• Venmo : https://account.venmo.com/u/recoveryadvocatenetwork
• Email: [email protected]

Guest Resources:

• · Rainbow on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Rainbow-Nadratowski
• Motivational Quote: "The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It's our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows." - Brené Brown
• Blog Posts:
  • "Discovering my Dissociative Identity Disorder and learning to thrive with it!" by Kathi Jones, published on March 5, 2023. Link: https://www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org/post/discovering-my-dissociative-identity-disorder-and-learning-to-thrive-with-it
  • "They/Them/Us" by Terry, mother of two daughters, was published on March 30, 2022. Link: https://www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org/post/they-them-us
• Brené Brown:

o "The power of vulnerability" TedTalk. https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

o "Daring Greatly" https://youtu.be/qIEL-9508z0

Additional Resources:

· Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest: [email protected]

• Submit a Blog Post: [email protected]
• Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_advocate_network/

You just listened to Episode 6, featuring our Guest, Jason, the host of "Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast." It was an honor to spend time learning from Jason to both help Demystify Sex Addiction and reduce the stigma associated with it.

During this episode Jason shared quotes from two songs that are motivational to him. The first was "Lateralus by Tool," where he highlighted, "Spiral out, keep going."

The second song was "It's Never Too Late" by Michael Franti & Spearhead:

… And it's never too late to start the day overIt's never too late to pick up the phone (pick up the phone and call me) It's never too late to lay your head down on my shouldersIt's never too late to come on home,come on home

The experiences and advice expressed by these guests are their own stories. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any particular podcast.

If you have found this or other podcast episodes meaningful, we encourage you to share them on your favorite social network. It also helps if you give us an awesome rating so that we are more likely to pop up when someone else needs to hear these stories.

If you would like to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].

Thanks for enjoying your coffee with us as we continue sharing these meaningful conversations together.

In case you are wondering, every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. All funds raised go to support the mission. So, don't forget to Love, not like, our podcast and subscribe. We have quite a few amazing guests booked for future episodes. Trust me - You won't want to miss them, so subscribe today!

We hope you will also connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events, including fundraising auctions.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.

If this episode was triggering to you, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741, and/or if in the US, dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis lifeline.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.

If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.

Donate Today:

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Guest Resources:

• · Support group resources mentioned by Jason: SAA & COSA

o https://saa-recovery.org/, https://cosa-recovery.org

• · "Sex Addicts Recovery Podcast"

o Find links: https://sexaddictsrecoverypod.com/

o Listen directly: https://bayareasaa.org/podcast/

o YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn0dcZg-Ou7giI4YkXGXsBWDHJgtymw9q

o Email: [email protected]

o Email: [email protected]

• · "Lateralus" by Tool: https://youtu.be/Y7JG63IuaWs
• · "It's Never Too Late" by Michael Franti & Spearhead: https://youtu.be/d2_QZCS249Q

Additional Resources:

• · Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest: [email protected]
• Submit a Blog Post: [email protected]
• Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_advocate_network/

You just listened to Episode 5, featuring our Guest, Linda, who shared her perspective on Self-Care and mental health. It was a blessing to have her, a dear friend, as a guest. I am truly grateful and going to add that to my gratitude list!

I have included the link to her blog post titled "Real Self-Care - Sitting Here Being Me!" that we published on our website on February 26, 2023, at the bottom of these show notes.

As a reminder, the experiences and advice expressed by these guests are their own stories. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any particular podcast.

If you have found this or other podcast episodes meaningful, we encourage you to share them on your favorite social network. It also helps if you give us an awesome rating so that we are more likely to pop up when someone else needs to hear these stories.

If you would like to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].

Thanks for enjoying your coffee with us as we continue sharing these meaningful conversations together.

In case you are wondering, every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. All funds raised go to support the mission. So, don't forget to Love, not like, our podcast and subscribe. We have quite a few amazing guests booked for future episodes. Trust me - You won't want to miss them, so subscribe today!

We hope you will also connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events, including fundraising auctions.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.

If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.

Donate Today:

• PayPal
• Venmo
• Email: [email protected]

Additional Resources:

• · Linda's Original Blog Post: https://www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org/post/real-self-care-sitting-here-being-me
• · Be a Podcast Guest:[email protected]
• Submit a Blog Post:[email protected]
• Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovery_advocate_network/
• The book mentioned: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Cloud and Townsend.
• The gratitude app that Linda and I use is: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gratitude-journal-affirmation/id1372575227
• The habit tracker app I use is: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habit-tracker/id1438388363

"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. That is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Be joyful though you have considered all the facts." -Wendell Berry

Welcome to Episode 4 from RAN's Suicide Awareness Month Webinar hosted on September 21st, 2022. Portions of this episode were redacted due to the sensitive nature of the content at the request of the individuals who participated.

This episode kicked off with three individuals sharing their personal stories about the semicolon tattoo.

Camille got a semicolon tattoo after her friend lost their struggle with mental illness, and she shared how it helps her open the door to difficult conversations about the challenges of suicidal ideations, suicide, and the grief surrounding suicidal loss.

Brittany then shared the story of her semi-colon lotus hybrid tattoo, her struggle with suicide attempts, and the meaning of the lotus flower.

Kylee shared about The Butterfly Project, which aims to help those struggling with self-harm, and why she chose a butterfly semicolon tattoo to celebrate the first anniversary of her not self-harming. She shared that she loves semicolon tattoos because they allow her to be in community with those who are safe to talk to about historically taboo topics – suicide and self-harm.

We then heard David's journey through grieving the loss of his son to suicide. He shared its impact on him and provided his thoughts on how individuals can comfort those during difficult times.

Finally, one of our celebrity supporters, Spencer Garrett, spoke out about mental health and why we must take it seriously now.

Wow, this was an emotional episode for me to edit and publish. I have struggled with suicidal ideations and self-harm due to severe childhood abuse and my kidnapping/hostage experience. Additionally, what David said about grief hit home as I remember the months following the loss of my firstborn son, who was stillborn 23 years ago, and the loss of my service dog, Kuba, earlier this year.

Which reminds me, if this episode was triggering to you, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741, and/or if in the US, dialing 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis lifeline.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.

The experiences and advice expressed by these guests are their own stories. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any particular podcast.

If you have found this or other podcast episodes meaningful, we encourage you to share them on your favorite social network. It also helps if you give us an awesome rating so that we are more likely to pop up when someone else needs to hear these stories.

If you want to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].

Thanks for enjoying your coffee with us as we continue sharing these meaningful conversations together.

In case you are wondering, every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. All funds raised go to support the mission. So, don't forget to Love, not like, our podcast and subscribe. We have quite a few amazing guests booked for future episodes. Trust me - You won't want to miss them, so subscribe today!

We hope you will also connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events, including fundraising auctions.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.

If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.

Donate Today:

• PayPal
• Venmo
• [email protected]

Additional Resources:

• https://www.projectsemicolon.com/
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org
• https://www.facebook.com/OurButterflyProject
• https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork
• https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness
• https://www.instagram.com/recovery_advocate_network/

You just listened to Part 3 of RAN's introduction webinar. This was another great session learning from those with real-world experiences dealing with the impact of limited resources for themselves, family members, and friends who struggle with mental health challenges!

In this episode, Thomas shared his journey through addiction and why he chose to give back to the community in his unique way. You also heard the question-and-answer session where Jim, Thomas, and I fielded questions related to our personal experiences.

As a reminder, the experiences expressed by these guests and myself are our own stories. RAN is passionate about opening the doors for all voices and experiences – not just those expressed in any particular podcast.

If you have found this or other podcast episodes meaningful, we encourage you to share them on your favorite social network. It also helps if you give us an awesome rating so that we are more likely to pop up when someone else needs to hear these stories.

If you would like to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].

Thanks for enjoying your coffee with us as we continue sharing these meaningful conversations together.

In case you are wondering, every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. All funds raised go to support the mission. So, don't forget to Love, not like, our podcast and subscribe. We have quite a few amazing guests booked for future episodes. Trust me - You won't want to miss them, so subscribe today!

We hope you will also connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events, including fundraising auctions.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.

If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.

Additional Resources Mentioned In This Podcast:

· Miami Recovery Project: https://www.mrprco.org/

· NAMI - National Alliance of Mental Illness - https://www.nami.org/

· FacesandVoicesofRecovery.org

· RCO: Recovery Community Organization

Wow, that was intense! Thanks for enjoying your coffee with us as we continue sharing meaningful conversations together!

You just listened to Part 2 of 3 of RAN's introduction describing why we are so passionate about what we do. In this episode, Jim shared his journey through dealing with the grief over the loss of his brother Tim to suicide. Jim shares how creating an illustration album helped him recreate his brother's memories and tell his stories after he passed. You can find Jim's book, entitled "Journeys in Life: A Memory Illustration Album" on Amazon. We have provided the link in the show notes.

In case you are wondering, every individual working with RAN does so on a 100% volunteer basis. All funds raised go to support the mission. So, don't forget to Love, not like, our podcast and subscribe to future episodes. Part 3 will focus on addiction and the clinician's perspective. You won't want to miss it, so subscribe today!

If you have found this or other podcast episodes meaningful, we encourage you to share them on your favorite social network. It also helps if you give us an awesome rating so that we are more likely to pop up when someone else needs to hear these stories.

We hope you will connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events, including fundraising auctions.

• Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.

• If you would like to share your experiences or expertise, we encourage you to be a future guest on this podcast by emailing us at [email protected]. Or submit a blog post by emailing [email protected].

If you wish to provide feedback, please feel free to leave comments on the episode or email us. Now back to your coffee.

Recovery Advocate Network is excited to join the podcast community. I am your host, Ange, and I am grateful for your support of our mission and welcome you to join us in building a world where individuals with mental health challenges receive comprehensive and effective treatment without worrying about financial burdens to themselves or their families or the stigma often associated with it.

We will start our podcast by broadcasting a three-part series from RAN's official webinar on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022.

The event's goal was to raise awareness of the need for changes in the availability of financial assistance for those suffering from mental health disorders. The series is broken into three parts: the client's perspective, where you will hear my personal story and why I became a founding member of RAN, the family's perspective, and finally, the perspective of a clinician, followed by a Q&A session.

We encourage you to join the fight today.

• Setup Recurring Monthly Donations via PayPal

• Subscribe to our podcast

• Connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events, including fundraising auctions
• Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.

• We would love to hear your story or learn from your expertise. Email us at [email protected] to be a future guest on this podcast or submit a blog post. If you are interested in sponsoring this podcast and RAN email us at [email protected].

Since this podcast deals with mental health challenges, many episodes may contain triggering topics. If you feel triggered, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, and/or the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741.

Resources:

Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_advocate_network

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryadvocatenetwork1759

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness

Crisis Text Line (US): Text 741741

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• Setup Recurring Monthly Donations via PayPal
• Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/recoveryadvocatenetwork
• Email: [email protected]

Recovery Advocate Network is excited to join the podcast community. I am your host, Ange, and I am grateful for your support of our mission and welcome you to join us in building a world where individuals with mental health challenges receive comprehensive and effective treatment without worrying about financial burdens to themselves or their families or the stigma often associated with it.

Until that vision becomes a reality, together, we will work to identify financial alternatives for treatment and continuously educate families, community members, and employers regarding the emotional, functional, and natural needs and abilities of people with mental health challenges.

We encourage you to join the fight today.

• Setup Recurring Monthly Donations via PayPal

• Subscribe to our podcast

• Connect with us at www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org where you can donate to the mission, read blog posts, and stay in the loop about upcoming events, including fundraising auctions
• Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @Recovery_advocate_network, and on Twitter @Ran2Wellness.

• We would love to hear your story or learn from your expertise. Email us at [email protected] to be a future guest on this podcast or submit a blog post. If you are interested in sponsoring this podcast and RAN email us at [email protected].

Since this podcast deals with mental health challenges, many episodes may contain triggering topics. If you feel triggered, we encourage you to contact your support system, therapist, national and community support groups, and/or the Global Crisis Text Line by texting 741741.

Resources:

Website: www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/recovery_advocate_network

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryadvocatenetwork1759

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness

Crisis Text Line (US): Text 741741

Donation Options:

• Setup Recurring Monthly Donations via PayPal
• Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/recoveryadvocatenetwork
• Email: [email protected]