0:40 - Guest hosts Don Smith and Tom Russo introduce themselves and their guest, Stacy Charpentier.

2:00- Stacy talks about the scope of CCAR Training.

4:08 - Stacy explains what the  Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) is and how it came to be.

6:08 - Don and Stacy discuss welcoming Recovery Allies into the Recovery Movement and Stacy shares her personal experiences that made her a Recovery Ally.  
11:19 - Stacy discusses use of technology to bring the message of Recovery to people in these difficult times.

17:50 - Don discusses  his entry into Recovery, the gifts he received as a result, and how exposure to a more inclusive idea of Recovery changed his life. 

19:30 - Tom asks Stacy, "what are some ways we've worked to meet people where they're at in the virtual space with all the things going on right now?" and Stacy discusses some of the work other RCO's have done to provide Training. 

25:31 - Don shares his experience attending the RCA and reflects on the change he see's it bring about in others who attend. 

26:27 - Stacy discusses certification of Recovery Coaches and the importance of vetting Coaches. She goes on to explain the unique offerings for vetting and support that CCAR Training created specifically for Recovery Coaches.

33:20 - Tom and Stacy discuss how CCAR uses its' Training earnings to fund Recovery Support Services. 

37:12 - Stacy explains the inspiration that drove CCAR Training to create the International Association of Recovery Coach Professionals (IARCP) and what membership entails. 

40:07 - Stacy shares where more information can be found about the RCP, the IARCP, and CCAR Training's offerings. 

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0:25 - Sandy and Phil introduce themselves.

1:54 - Michael Askew introduces himself, discussing multiple incarcerations, that ultimately led to his finding Recovery.  

5:56 - Michael tells us the story of his last bid and how he found hope that Recovery was possible for him. 

7:19 - Michael discusses experiencing a cycle of homelessness in his active years. 

10:27 - Michael explains his thought-process that ultimately led to his decision to change. 

12:11 - Michael answers Phil's question, "Why do you think you started using?" and discusses his formative years.

14:40 -  Michael discusses some of the changes he has seen in the Recovery Movement, with a specific focus on jail diversion. 

17:51 - Michael discusses the disproportionate incarceration of people of color and law enforcement in the inner city. 

22:00 - Michael explains how Spiritual growth helps him remain peaceful in the face of such blatant disparities. 

26:00 - Discussion about issues closest to Michael's heart. 

28:36 - Moving discussion about race in America. 

33:40 - Michael answers the question "What do you do to maintain and sustain your Recovery today?"

37:00 - Michael discusses his Spirituality and some of his practices for living it each day. 

42:23 - Michael discusses his impending retirement. 

45:00 - Discussion of Michael's legacy and hopes for the future of Recovery Advocacy.  

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• 3:25 - Kevin introduces himself and describes how he first found Spirituality in nature on short outings to the Appalachian Trail. 
• 4:58 - Kevin explains how he found surfing, the deep connection it brings to his life, and how he now uses surfing and time in the water as a pathway of Recovery. 
• 9:00 - Kevin discusses exactly what he feels, from a spiritual standpoint, when he is surfing. 
• 13:50 - Kevin talks about his Recovery

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Michael shares his inspiring journey from navigating gang influences and addiction in Hartford, Connecticut, to becoming a dedicated recovery coach and volunteer manager at the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Through personal stories, Michael illustrates the challenges and triumphs of his recovery journey, the influential role of his family and faith, and how he has turned his life's experiences into a mission to help others. 

00:00 Introduction to Recovery Matters Podcast

00:34 Meet Your Hosts: Phil and Sandy Valentine

01:22 Celebrating Milestones in Recovery

01:46 Introducing Michael Serrano: The Peacemaker

02:03 Michael's Journey: From Volunteer to Manager

02:56 The Story Behind 'The Peacemaker'

03:05 Michael's Early Life and Struggles

05:25 The Turning Point: Starting Recovery

06:28 Challenges and Support in Recovery

12:22 Finding a New Path with CCAR

17:36 Michael's First Steps into Recovery

18:06 A Memorable Women's Meeting

19:29 Understanding the Meaning of Recovery

21:23 Volunteering and Training Experiences

23:28 The Art of Recovery Coaching

24:45 Impactful Moments in the Emergency Department

30:52 Personal Pathways to Recovery

33:26 Michael's Creative Expression

34:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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