<description>&lt;p&gt;How can we better support those with a substance abuse disorder? What role does self-care play in advocacy and recovery?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Suzie &amp; Bill explore misconceptions and education about substance abuse disorder. Bill shares insight about his own path to recovery and advocacy as well as cautions for those in helping professions- charge your battery!&lt;span class= "Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Note from Suzie:&lt;span class= "Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;*We recorded this episode August of 2021, and it is now 2022. That's right! Please keep this in mind while listening. Thank you.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;*There was an issue with the software platform, so sound is a little buzzy on my end. Bill's is clear- and his voice is the one that matters.&lt;span class="Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Quotes&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;"Not doing something…isn't an option."&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;"Pursue purpose."&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;"Better than well." (David Best, Phd.)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;About Bill: Bill is the Executive Director at PRO-A (Pennsylvania Recovery Alliance).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Connect with Bill at Billstauffer@rcn.com&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Resources referenced:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Pennsylvania: "Get Help Now" 1-800-662-HELP (4357)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Other: &lt;a href="https://www.samhsa.gov"&gt;SAMHSA&lt;/a&gt; (Treatment locator)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Because-You-Matter-Suzie-Bichovsky/dp/1676315640/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=Suzie+Bichovsky&amp;qid=1580562640&amp;sr=8-1"&gt; Check out Suzie's book Because…You Matter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://suziebichovsky.com"&gt;Suzie's website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Keep Your Candle Lit podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Spotify!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Stay connected with Suzie &amp; the show on &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/coachucation/"&gt;Instagram @coachucation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Keep Your Candle Lit

Suzie Bichovsky

Exploring Recovery and Advocacy with Bill Stauffer

AUG 21, 202252 MIN
Keep Your Candle Lit

Exploring Recovery and Advocacy with Bill Stauffer

AUG 21, 202252 MIN

Description

How can we better support those with a substance abuse disorder? What role does self-care play in advocacy and recovery? Suzie & Bill explore misconceptions and education about substance abuse disorder. Bill shares insight about his own path to recovery and advocacy as well as cautions for those in helping professions- charge your battery! Note from Suzie: *We recorded this episode August of 2021, and it is now 2022. That's right! Please keep this in mind while listening. Thank you. *There was an issue with the software platform, so sound is a little buzzy on my end. Bill's is clear- and his voice is the one that matters. Quotes "Not doing something…isn't an option." "Pursue purpose." "Better than well." (David Best, Phd.) About Bill: Bill is the Executive Director at PRO-A (Pennsylvania Recovery Alliance). Connect with Bill at [email protected] Resources referenced: Pennsylvania: "Get Help Now" 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Other: SAMHSA (Treatment locator) Check out Suzie's book Because…You Matter Suzie's website The Keep Your Candle Lit podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Spotify! Stay connected with Suzie & the show on Instagram @coachucation