Mike and Betsy are joined by Betsy's daughter, Bridgid: a millennial, a single mom, and a recovering heroin addict with 7+ years of sobriety (she's all that and much more). Bridgid shares her story– from childhood to motherhood– showing us how she's built a life for herself as a young woman in recovery. Mike finally lets Betsy off the hook as "the cause of her daughter's addiction."

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Zaidee and Loretta's families have been intertwined in what they once described as a "system" for 25+ years. In the beginning, their lives were enmeshed in alcoholism and dysfunction. Embracing the disease as a catalyst for change, their families are still side by side in recovery.

Mike sits this episode out (too much estrogen, he said) while Betsy speaks with Zaidee and Loretta. You are guaranteed to feel inspired by these two recovering women and their beautiful story of friendship and family, & the impact of alcoholism on them.

Mike and Betsy are joined by guest Richelle Gregory, Director of Community Services in Clinton County, NY. Richelle is an expert on trauma, crisis, and mental health – we explore their connection to addiction, co-occurring disorders, and behavioral health.

Mike and Betsy explore how to be a friend to someone in recovery. How can you best support your friend or loved one? What does it mean to carry around baggage in early recovery? When is it okay to have a drink in front of your sober friend? 

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Mike and Betsy are joined by NYS Assemblyman D. Billy Jones, talking about the intersection of politics and recovery and what our politicians can do to help. Billy, representing District 115, recognized the need for help years ago, and has since become one of our greatest advocates in New York State of funding and supporting addiction treatment and recovery initiatives.

See Assemblyman Jones' work in action: https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Billy-Jones/

Assemblyman Jones, inspired by an idea from Mike, authored the Recovery Tax Credit Program in New York State. More about the program: https://oasas.ny.gov/recovery-tax-credit-program

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Mike and Betsy explore various methods of recovery, the nuanced differences between recovery programs, and the importance of community in sustaining sobriety. 

Get to know your hosts, Mike Carpenter and Betsy Vicencio. Learn about MHAB Life Skills Campus and Mike and Betsy's mission to make the transition to life in recovery easier.