The Phoenix Moab Retreat: Overcoming Challenges and Building Community

#103: This week Liz and Bryce are joined by Joie Gyondla (she/her), Beth Collinson (she/her) and Mike Ward to discuss the Moab retreat, a four day Phoenix-led camping trip in Moab, Utah. Check out the conversation to learn not only about the trip, but also about getting outside your comfort zone. Whether it is hiking the Moab arches, carpooling with strangers, or moving from Florida to New York -- let this episode be your encouragement to consider trying a new adventure.

We discuss this and more: 

• From hiking to gratitude circles, feelings of trust and camaraderie prevailed throughout the whole trip.
• How there were a lot of 'firsts' for folks in Moab, and the beautiful thing about sober people is that they already know how to create safe environments and hold space for each other.
• The magic of watching folks overcome challenges and accomplish things they did not think they were capable of.
• Throwing yourself into things you did not think you could do before recovery and the bravery that takes.

Check out the Moab Retreat Space on The Phoenix Mobile App: https://thephoenix.page.link/XNMv ‎

To learn more about The Phoenix Moab Retreat 2024 visit:  https://riserecoverlive.regfox.com/phoenix-moab-2024

Check out Joie's episode of the Rise Recover Podcast: Joie Gyondla: Inclusive Spaces & the Non-Linear Road to Recovery and Self-Love

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• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  Available 24/7
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