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Shelley Halligan: Bold Resilience- The Power of Yet


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Content Warning: Mentions of sexual assault, substance abuse, alcoholism, trauma

About This Episode

This episode with Dr. Shelley Halligan isn't just a bold story; it's an intimate exploration of the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. As an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner with over twenty years of experience in the field of addiction medicine, she discusses the power in vulnerability and the importance of owning our struggles to foster true healing. Shelley also emphasizes the importance of not facing life's hardships alone and how sharing our stories can inadvertently uplift others. This episode is an invitation to embrace imperfections, recognize the beauty and victory in our scars, and to understand that, sometimes, the boldest act is simply to continue moving forward, one step at a time.

 

About Shelley Halligan

Dr. Shelley Halligan, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC is an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the field of addiction medicine. She is the Chief Clinical Officer for Speranza Therapeutics focusing on medical trials, research opportunities, and growth while managing her own practice, New England Recovery Services, Inc. Her extensive knowledge and experience in the field of addiction medicine have awarded her many research opportunities and publications with Yale, Drexel, and Emory University. Dr. Halligan is a subject matter expert in the area of detox and medical conditions that accompany substance use disorder. Dr. Halligan has dedicated her career to focus on addiction medicine and working with organizations whose mission is focused on treatment with long standing results for the patients and families. Dr. Halligan is a person in long term recovery, so she can speak both languages of patient and provider. Dr. Halligan is an expert speaker and has been featured in many publications, podcast, and television appearances. She practices a holistic, harm reduction, client centered approach to treating addiction. She lives in Connecticut and enjoys traveling, cycling, sports, the beach, dancing, and spending time with her family and friends. 

 

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LinkedIn: @ShelleyHalligan

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