Redefining Recovery: A Recovery Revolution

Redefining Recovery: A Recovery Revolution

Redefining Recovery: A Recovery Revolution with Caddy Frink. Join us for conversations about Substance Use Disorder and the journey to recovery. Host Caddy is an advocate for long-term recovery, bring her experience from Minnesota Recovery Connection, an organization committed to embracing diverse paths to healing. Discover the significance of honoring all pathways and why it’s crucial in our journey towards recovery. Historically, people with SUD (substance use disorder) are categorized and treated uniformly into the same category and given the same treatment. However, our discussions shed light on the evolving landscape of recovery, emphasizing the diverse stories and unique support needed for success. Through candid conversations with those who have triumphed over substance use, we explore the transformations within the recovery community and the varied route to finding healing. Tune in as we delve into topics such as Harm Reduction and strategies for supporting individuals na

Episodes

August 4, 2025 45 mins
What really goes into peer recovery? Join Sarah Kemp and Darnell Cox as they explore the vital components of this powerful support system and the impact of one-on-one connections.
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Caddy is joined by Cynthia Munguia, Executive Director of Minnesota Recovery Connection. They talk about the imortance of how Minnesota Recovery Connection helps those overcoming addiction and how you can support their work going forward. Donate today at: https://engage.minnesotarecovery.org/give/236716/#!/donation/checkout
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This week Sarah Kemp fills in for Caddy and is joined by Brandy Commodore, a Peer Recovery Specialist at Minnesota Recovery Connection. She shares her story about overcoming addiction as a young adult with children.
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This week Caddy and Sarah talk about recovery pathways and planting the seeds of recovery. Plus they share some thoughts about recent conferences they attended and will be attending.
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Host Caddy Frink is joined by Program Director Cellie Dudley of Recovery Alliance Duluth for her second appearance on the show!
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This episode originally aired September 28, 2024: Jay Orne, from The Aliveness Project, share some of his personal recovery journey and speaks about the history of and the work being done at The Aliveness Project.
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Caddy is joined today by Kimberlee Lawson, a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist at Minnesota Recovery Connection.
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Host Caddy Frink was joined by Colin Cash for a conversation about recovery within Native American communities. Collin is also the co-founder of Sober Squad.
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Host Caddy Frink is joined by Molly S to talk about recovery within the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Host Caddy Frink is joined by Program Director Cellie Dudley and Team Lead Certified Peer Recovery Specialist McCoy Salgy of Recovery Alliance Duluth.
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Hosts Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp discuss healthcare fears and disparities when it comes to those who have SUD (substance use disorder). Plus Caddy shares a story about an individual with SUD and his father coming to Minnesota Recovery Connection looking for help.
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This episode originally aired May 15, 2024: The conversation continues as Caddy and Erin discuss how we can approach folx who are using substances and plant the seed of recovery without “should-ing” people. How can we show people support and allow them to live out their own journey while protecting ourselves?
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Caddy Frink is joined by Alicia Doty, Justice Involved Coordinator at Minnesota Recovery Connection. Caddy and Alicia talk about their experience last week of helping inmates with recovery at the Shakopee Women’s Prison.
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This week Sarah Kemp fills in for Caddy and is joined by Darnell Cox, director of operations at Minnesota Recovery Connection and Bobby Yang of Recovery Cafe Frogtown. https://www.recoverycafefrogtown.org/
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Caddy was joined by Cynthia Munguia, executive director of Minnesota Recovery Connection.
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Rachel L. talks about Children Family Services and the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) stigma.
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This week Caddy Frink and Sarah revisit how Caddy was able to get on her own road to recovery.
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This week Caddy and Sarah talk about the importance of community when it comes to recovery.
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This week host Caddy Frink is joined by Kinzie, who talks about her her journey to recovery.
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