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May
4

The Gifts of Time at Home

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May 4, 2020 at 7:24 PM

By Lee Gothro

A talk with Shannon Brockert of Imagine Counseling about the opportunities available to us while staying home.
Apr
25

Voices of Recovery, Vol. 4

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April 25, 2020 at 1:04 PM

By Lee Gothro

A conversation with Ray D. about how to find and maintain serenity during difficult times.
Apr
21

Recovery & Hope for Survivors

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April 21, 2020 at 3:38 PM

By Lee Gothro

In this episode, I talk with Karan Bates-Gasior of Turning Point Macomb about resources for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Apr
12

Encouragement

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April 12, 2020 at 6:40 PM

By Lee Gothro

Encouragement: What is it? Where do I find it? How do I give it?
Apr
12

What We're Doing during the Pandemic

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April 12, 2020 at 6:25 PM

By Lee Gothro

In this episode, I talk with Amy Buchanan about what Live Rite is doing to help the community.
Mar
28

Voices of Recovery, Vol. 3

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March 28, 2020 at 3:03 PM

By Lee Gothro

A conversation with Mandy L. about coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar
19

An Alternative to Incarceration

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March 19, 2020 at 1:59 PM

By Lee Gothro

A discussion with the Honorable Judge Carl J. Marlinga of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Macomb County on how mental health court can provide an alternative to prison.
Mar
14

Healthy Mind, Healthy Spirit, Healthy Body

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March 14, 2020 at 7:35 AM

By Lee Gothro

A conversation wih Shannon Brockert of Imagine Counseling on how taking care of the mind and spirit helps the body to stay healthy.
Mar
9

We Put the FUN in FUNdraising!

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March 9, 2020 at 10:21 AM

By Becky Grant

As a non-profit, we have to get creative to keep things running smoothly! Here are some of the ways we're raising funds!
Mar
7

Remembering Who You Are

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March 7, 2020 at 8:34 AM

By Lee Gothro

A conversation with Justin from Ascension Eastwood about accepting or rejecting labels applied to us.
Feb
29

Voices of Recovery, No. 2

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February 29, 2020 at 8:47 AM

By Lee Gothro

In this second episode of our ongoing series, I chat with Karen M. about recovery.
Feb
22

How I Find Peace of Mind

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February 22, 2020 at 9:28 AM

By Lee Gothro

Some things I've learned while in recovery about achieving serenity.
Feb
15

Keeping the Doors Open

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February 15, 2020 at 8:48 AM

By Lee Gothro

In this episode, we have a brief talk with Amy Buchanan about what our non-profit does and what it takes to make it work.
Feb
10

Higher Power or No Higher Power, That is the Question....

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February 10, 2020 at 10:43 AM

By Becky Grant

This month, I'm exploring options for different recovery programs. If you want to recover, there are several different pathways for you to choose from, and you can use a combination to create your own unique program. I also talk a little about my story and share about what works in my life.
Feb
8

Seasons of Recovery

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February 8, 2020 at 9:02 AM

By Lee Gothro

How the seasons can inspire growth in recovery, with special guest Bill P.
Feb
1

Reconciling Delusion

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February 1, 2020 at 8:55 AM

By Lee Gothro

A talk with Steve Lawrence.