Description

Join us in an enlightening conversation that delves into the power of sharing recovery stories and breaking down stigma. In this episode, Brett Lovins sits down with accomplished filmmaker Greg Williams, who shares his insights on transforming personal narratives into powerful advocacy tools. With a focus on person-first language, Brett and Greg explore how reframing the narrative around addiction can create a more compassionate understanding within society.

Greg emphasizes the importance of community and the hope that comes from openly sharing one’s recovery journey. As they discuss the profound impact of Williams’ documentary "The Anonymous People," listeners will learn how visibility in recovery can inspire others and encourage a supportive atmosphere. The episode serves as a powerful reminder that recovery is not just about personal healing, but also about rewriting the societal conversation around addiction.

By engaging with these pivotal themes, our conversation challenges listeners to move past shame and embrace the beauty of their stories, encouraging collective healing and understanding. Dive into this engaging dialogue and discover how you can contribute to reshaping the narrative of recovery! Remember to subscribe, share, and leave a review to spark more conversations around this important topic.

Greg Williams films (available to rent on many streaming platforms):
The Anonymous People
Generation Found
Tipping the Pain Scale

Trailers:
The Anonymous People
Generation Found
Tipping the Pain Scale

Other useful links from Brett:

• Sober Curious Consulting - Brett's Recovery Friendly Workplace consulting business.
• Brett's YouTube channel
• Washington Recovery Alliance - building the capacity of the recovery community to advance substance use recovery and mental health wellness by catalyzing public understanding and shaping public policy in Washington State.
• Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit - providing information, tools, and resources to help employers from all sectors—government, for-profit, non-profit, and not-for-profit—effectively prevent and respond to substance misuse in the workforce from the Department of Labor.
• Data on SUD in the US (2024) - from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). Link to my favorite PDF for statistics.
• Understand Substance Use Disorders and Stigma (1 hour video) - learn about the brain science behind substance use disorders and how to address stigma with Dr. Brian Fuehrlein MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine.