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 Podcast

01:13 Meet Robert Ashford: A Journey in Recovery

04:17 Childhood Memories and Early Influences

09:00 Struggles and Turning Points

14:26 Path to Recovery and Advocacy

19:44 Building Collegiate Recovery Programs

23:19 Leadership and System Change

30:19 The Power of Community in Recovery

31:48 The Origin of Unity Recovery

34:37 Challenges and Strategies in Inclusive Recovery

41:06 The Role of Peer Services in Recovery

49:28 Entrepreneurship and Recovery Support

59:49 Looking Ahead: The Future of Recovery Support

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