Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 55 | Phil and Sandy Valentine engage in a deep and revealing conversation with Daryl McGraw, a person in long-term recovery. Daryl recounts his journey from growing up in an impoverished, violent neighborhood and getting involved in drug dealing to being incarcerated multiple times. He shares how education and recovery transformed his life, enabling him to become an advocate for systemic change and a supporter of others in recovery. Daryl discusses the challenges of navigating systemic racism, the need for culturally competent recovery support, and the importance of rebuilding communities affected by addiction. His powerful story highlights resilience, the significance of lived experience, and the drive to bring others along on the path to recovery.
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Matters Podcast
00:25 Hosts Phil and Sandy's Banter
01:18 Introducing Guest Daryl McGraw
02:04 Daryl's Journey to Recovery
06:42 Daryl's Professional Path
12:08 Growing Up in Stamford
15:18 Life Lessons from the Streets
33:11 Reflections on Leadership and Systemic Challenges
39:52 A Mother's Influence and Early Life Choices
40:30 The Cycle of Incarceration and Substance Use
41:16 Institutionalization and Dual Identities
43:54 The Impact of Trauma and Violence
46:51 Education as a Path to True Power
53:30 Navigating Leadership and Systemic Challenges
01:09:30 The Importance of Cultural Competence in Recovery
01:16:28 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations
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