In this second part of our heartfelt conversation with Meredith White, we explore the next steps in her recovery journey—focusing on the importance of support, harm reduction, gratitude, and mindset. Meredith shares how she became willing to listen, found help through community, and reframed her trauma into a path for healing. Her story reminds us that growth is possible—and begins with one step at a time.
👉 This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. Catch up on Part 1 if you missed it!
Becoming willing to listen and accept help
 
The role of harm reduction in saving lives
 
Letting go of past trauma and shame
 
Choosing gratitude in everyday recovery
 
The power of community and support systems
 
Flipping your mindset and rewriting your story
 
Harm reduction as a bridge to transformation
 
Simple tools that helped Meredith stay on track
 
The ongoing challenge and beauty of sobriety
 
Using gratitude as a foundation for healing
 
⏳ [00:00] Intro Music
⏳ [00:57] Journey to Recovery: Overcoming Trauma and Addiction
⏳ [06:11] Finding Hope: The Role of Support and Community
⏳ [12:59] Harm Reduction: A New Approach to Recovery
⏳ [19:18] Gratitude and Mindset: Transforming Life Perspectives
⏳ [25:31] Outro Music
Meredith's journey proves that recovery doesn't require perfection—it requires persistence, honesty, and hope. Her courage to change and her commitment to gratitude remind us that we all have the power to heal, grow, and rewrite our lives.
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