Reflecting on Recovery, Community, and Native American Heritage Day
On today’s show of the Real Recovery Podcast, we bring you an extra! The Real Recovery Podcast is taking time for the holidays, so there’s no regular episode this week. Instead, we’re reflecting on gratitude, family, and the importance of connection during Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day. Peter and Julie share heartfelt moments from their year, the impact of the podcast, and highlight episodes featuring Indigenous voices and traditions.
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As part of Native American Heritage Day and Gratitude Month, we encourage you to explore these powerful stories from our podcast:
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Celebrating Community and Recovery at the GTD 5K Run/Walk Annual Event
In this special Real Recovery Podcast episode, Peter and Julie attend the inspiring Go the Distance (GTD) 5K Run/Walk, an event focused on uniting the recovery community through movement and mutual support. This annual event, founded by Izzy Alvarado and supported by partners like Volunteers of America and Lifeline Connections, featured moving stories from individuals on the path of recovery. Each participant brings their story of resilience, and the event highlights how community plays an essential role in helping individuals overcome obstacles and achieve recovery goals.
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The GTD 5K Run/Walk held at Fern Hill Park brought together various voices from the recovery community. Event participants included Jay from VOA, who recently celebrated 90 days of sobriety, and Isaac, a young runner inspired by his family’s connection to recovery. Also attending the event, Cielo Treatment Center founder Solara Salazar and GTD board president Aaron, who explained GTD’s mission to promote recovery through exercise and healthy living. Each guest contributed a unique perspective on the role of movement in recovery.
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Struggles, Turning Points, and Impactful Moments:
Many event attendees, such as Becky from GTD and Quintin, shared the struggles they faced and how GTD’s running programs offered them structure and support. Quintin expressed how the GTD community gave him a sense of belonging, essential for staying on his recovery journey. Additionally, Greg from GTD, a long-time supporter and run leader, emphasized GTD’s commitment to providing inclusive, empowering environments for people in recovery. Hearing from the Volunteers of America (VOA) team, including Tess and Shannon from Lifeline Connections, reinforced GTD’s role in enhancing community resources for recovery.
The GTD 5K Run/Walk embodies the spirit of recovery, demonstrating that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to achieving sobriety. Through the voices of Solara, Aaron, Greg, and many others, we see that recovery is not just about overcoming challenges but about building a community that values and supports each person’s journey. With its growing reach, GTD and events like this continue to make a lasting impact. Thank you to everyone who joined the celebration!
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In this special Real Recovery Podcast Extra episode, Peter and Julie take listeners inside the Recover Out Loud event, where they connected with recovery advocates, heard inspiring personal stories, and captured the heart of a vibrant recovery community. Set against the backdrop of live performances and interviews with recovery leaders, this episode celebrates the transformative power of recovery and highlights the incredible work being done to support individuals on their recovery journey.
Listeners also hear from the team at 4D Recovery, an organization renowned for its peer support programs and commitment to empowering young adults in recovery. Through mentorship and community outreach, 4D continues to play a pivotal role in the recovery movement.
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The Energy of Live Performances
The live performances throughout the night set the tone for an energetic, uplifting experience. From Skyler Ray’s set to other talented local artists like Madison Shanley, the music united the crowd in a shared purpose. Each performance underscored the idea that recovery is a community effort, full of passion and strength. Be sure to check out Madison’s episode on our podcast here.
Additionally, listeners can enjoy our interview with Futuristic, who also made an appearance at the event. His episode can be found here, where he discusses his journey and passion for helping others through his music.
The Recover Out Loud event was a powerful reminder of the strength found in community and the importance of celebrating recovery openly. Peter and Julie’s first live event recording captured the heart and soul of what Real Recovery Podcast stands for: providing a platform for real stories of recovery, resilience, and hope. Events like this remind us all of the power we hold when we come together.
If you missed the event, you can catch the full episode and relive the inspiring moments by listening now.
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A major highlight of this episode is Futuristic’s performance of his powerful song, "Clarity", which he performed live at Recover Out Loud. The song encapsulates his journey, showcasing how far he’s come and the strength he's found in sobriety.
This episode is not only a deep dive into Futuristic's recovery, but also a celebration of the powerful community that events like Recover Out Loud, sponsored by 4D Recovery, bring together. His story is a must-listen for anyone in recovery or those who believe in the power of music and community as healing tools.
Exploring Recovery, Music, and Self-Discovery with Madison Shanley
On September 6th, 2024, the Real Recovery Podcast had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Recover Outloud Concert and Speaker Recovery Event at the Avenue Event Center in Portland, OR. The event brought together musicians, performers, recovery speakers, and vendors, all celebrating the power of recovery through community and expression. Among the many talented performers was Madison Shanley, a rising star in the Portland music scene, who graced the stage with her soulful voice and deep connection to the recovery journey.
Madison Shanley, a singer-songwriter, shared her personal recovery story and how it has influenced her music career. Having started singing at the age of five, Madison’s journey took a profound turn when she got clean and sober nearly three years ago. During her interview with Peter B. and Julie L. at the event, she reflected on how her sobriety gave her the space to process her emotions and create music that reflects self-discovery, healing, and spiritual growth.
Madison also emphasized the importance of the Portland recovery community in supporting her journey, particularly in her first year of sobriety. She explained that attending meetings and connecting with other individuals in recovery has kept her grounded and inspired her music. Her performances, both at the Recover Outloud event and beyond, reflect this deep connection to her own recovery and the wider community.
This episode is the first in a series of Recover Outloud interviews. Look forward to our next episode, which will feature an interview with Futuristic, a talented rapper and advocate for the recovery community. You can follow Futuristic on Instagram and listen to his music on Spotify.
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Don’t miss out on the upcoming Recover Outloud episodes! Follow the Real Recovery Podcast on Spotify and join us as we share more inspiring stories from this empowering event.
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