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

October 27, 2025 45 mins
On episode 76 of Redefining Recovery, host Caddy Frink sits down with Navigator peer Josie Olson. Josie shares her powerful journey of finding recovery, becoming a mother of two, and navigating the professional world with a justice-impacted past. She discusses her work in the Recovery Corps program and her goals of breaking generational curses and…
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Caddy Frink welcomes back recovery navigator Rachel from Minnesota Recovery Connection. They discuss advocacy, focusing on Rachel’s personal story of securing housing while in recovery, which highlighted gaps in community services. Rachel shares how self-advocacy—a key to her success—led her to investigate and expose these service issues. She emphasizes that everyone, regardless of their struggle,…
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On this episode of Redefining Recovery, host Caddy Frink is joined by Emanuel Roberts from the organization Anything Helps to share his story and discuss the mission of his work.
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Host Caddy Frink sits down with Farhia Budul, founder of the Niyyah Recovery Initiative, to discuss tailored recovery services for the East African community.
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This week Sarah speaks with Brianna Mitchell about how she found her way to Minnesota Recovery Connection, her story about experiencing recovery and her work with Minnesota Recovery Connection’s peer advisory council.
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September 22, 2025 45 mins
Eddie Warner joins Caddy to share his recovery journey.
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This week it’s all about previewing Minnesota Recovery Connection’s Walk for Recovery this Saturday, September 13th at 10 a.m. at the Minnesota State Capitol grounds! Learn more at: https://minnesotarecovery.org/walk/. Plus the Rally (Caps) for Recovery Minnesota Twins game on Tue., Sep. 16. Learn more at: https://minnesotarecovery.org/twins/
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Caddy is joined by Josuhua Fuss of Just Hope, a St. Paul organization that helps people that are struggling with substance use disorder.
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Caddy Frink and Sarah Kemp dive into the transformative journey of what you truly gain from recovery, from developing patience with the process to retraining your brain for lasting change. They discuss the importance of personal empowerment in building a strong foundation for long-term success and share insights into how you can take your own…
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Caddy Frink is joined by co-host Sarah Kemp to talk about perr advocacy and how Minnesota Recovery Connection can help you or a loved one.
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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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