In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Sharing Without Shame podcast, host Donna Marston welcomes Mone' Cassier, co-founder of the former Sober Sisters Recovery and current executive director of Malley Farm for Women. Mone' opens up about her personal journey through addiction, spanning over 25 years, and how relapse was a major part of her recovery story. She recounts the critical moments that led her to long-term sobriety, including a life-changing intervention from her parents and her transformative time in a therapeutic community within a county jail.

Mone' shares how her struggles with addiction eventually paved the way for her to help other women. She discusses the challenges of running a women's sober home and her decision to shift from the 12-step model to a more holistic, abstinent-based recovery model at Malley Farm. The new approach integrates wellness practices like yoga, Reiki, and guided meditation, focusing on healing both the body and mind.

Donna and Mone' also explore the importance of family involvement in recovery, the difficult yet necessary boundaries families must establish, and the profound impact of helping women in recovery reclaim their lives.

Mone’s story is one of resilience, healing, and service to others—a testament to the power of recovery and the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for women to heal. This episode offers hope, inspiration, and insight for those struggling with addiction or supporting loved ones through their recovery journey.

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