Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 57 | Robert Ashford, the Executive Director of Unity Recovery based in Philadelphia, discusses his personal recovery journey, the challenges he faced, and the impact of creating recovery community organizations. He emphasizes the importance of integrating mental health and substance use recovery support, building sustainable recovery communities, and the potential of digital recovery services. Robert also talks about the innovative social enterprises linked to Unity Recovery, including yoga studios and a taco shop, which aim to employ people in recovery and provide them with living wages. The episode highlights the future of recovery support and the ongoing need for advocacy and innovation.
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Matters Podcast
01:13 Meet Robert Ashford: A Journey in Recovery
04:17 Childhood Memories and Early Influences
09:00 Struggles and Turning Points
14:26 Path to Recovery and Advocacy
19:44 Building Collegiate Recovery Programs
23:19 Leadership and System Change
30:19 The Power of Community in Recovery
31:48 The Origin of Unity Recovery
34:37 Challenges and Strategies in Inclusive Recovery
41:06 The Role of Peer Services in Recovery
49:28 Entrepreneurship and Recovery Support
59:49 Looking Ahead: The Future of Recovery Support
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