In this conversation, Kyle Peterson shares his journey fromaddiction to recovery, highlighting the importance of community and connectionin the healing process. He discusses his experiences with substance abuse, theimpact of family dynamics, and the challenges of relapse. Kyle emphasizes thesignificance of building a supportive recovery community through the CouveCollective in Vancouver, Washington, which he co-founded to help others findhope and healing. The discussion also touches on the role of the Recovery CafeNetwork in providing resources and support for recovery organizations. In thisconversation, Kyle Peterson discusses the multifaceted approach to recovery,emphasizing the importance of community support, innovative programming, andpersonal growth. He shares insights on the challenges and successes in hisrecovery journey, the significance of daily routines, and the impact ofliterature on his life. The discussion also touches on the importance offorgiveness and the role of music in recovery, culminating in a heartfeltmessage about the power of connection and support in overcoming addiction.
Contact: kyle@couvecollective.org
Book recommendation: Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Wayto Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear - https://a.co/d/ehwGYp3
Best piece of Recovery advice: Always be humble and alwaysshow respect.
Song that symbolizes recovery: Made For More by JoshBaldwin, feat. Jenn Johnson - https://youtu.be/Ov9Ls4npIrc?si=RUUMQNyHvXuWOJzR
Resources:
Recovery Community In Vancouver, WA - Couve Collective - https://couvecollective.org/
Recovery Café Network - https://recoverycafenetwork.org/
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