#89: This week we welcome Vic Vela, host of the Back from Broken Podcast and a fellow person in recovery. Vic decided to take the two things he had a lot of experience in and use them for the public good: a career of effectively telling stories through journalism and his struggles with addiction. Stories are the shortest path to connection and community. Through sharing these stories of struggles and triumph, we help each other, as there is not a single person who is not impacted by addiction one way or another. Tune into our conversation with Vic to hear his story of recovery and more, including:
To hear more from Vic, check out his podcast Back from Broken, a space that regularly showcases the courage it takes to come back.
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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*
If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.
*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.
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#89: This week we welcome Vic Vela, host of the Back from Broken Podcast and a fellow person in recovery. Vic decided to take the two things he had a lot of experience in and use them for the public good: a career of effectively telling stories through journalism and his struggles with addiction. Stories are the shortest path to connection and community. Through sharing these stories of struggles and triumph, we help each other, as there is not a single person who is not impacted by addiction one way or another. Tune into our conversation with Vic to hear his story of recovery and more, including:
To hear more from Vic, check out his podcast Back from Broken, a space that regularly showcases the courage it takes to come back.
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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*
If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.
*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.
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Join the Phoenix community & sign up for classes with a single click by downloading The Phoenix App! In the app, you can connect with Liz, Bryce and other listeners in The Rise Recover Live Podcast Group. Let us know what you thought about today's episode, and what you'd like to hear in future shows! We can't wait to chat with you there.
Learn more about The Phoenix, sign up for classes, or become a volunteer at https://thephoenix.org/ .
Find us on Instagram at @riserecoverlive