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Are we really working together to address the overdose crisis—or are we just meeting together?

In this episode of the Better Life in Recovery Movement Podcast, David Stoecker gets candid about what happens when organizations, community leaders, treatment providers, and recovery advocates work in silos while people continue to die from overdose.

After a spike in overdoses in Springfield and Greene County, David helped organize an Overdose Summit that brought hundreds of people and organizations together to provide real, actionable resources—including Narcan, treatment options, recovery housing, and harm reduction education.

But bringing people into the same room isn't enough.

We need to listen to people with lived experience. We need to break down silos. We need to share resources. And most importantly, we need to turn meetings and conversations into action.

Because behind every statistic is a person. A parent. A child. A friend. Someone who matters.

🎥 Watch this episode and join the conversation: What could we do better if we truly worked together?

https://youtu.be/yiQCC_QQ0hM

Overdose Deaths Are Rising—So Why Aren’t We Working Together? What happens when a community comes together to address the overdos...

** Stories: Recovery is possible. ❤️**

What happens when someone who has known hopelessness, addiction, homelessness, and despair finds a different path?

They find purpose.
They build a life.
They give back.
They discover hope.

In this story, Jeff and Same share their journey from addiction and hopelessness to a life filled with community, purpose, and hope.

Recovery isn't always easy, and it doesn't look the same for everyone. But people can find recovery from substance use disorder and they go on to live meaningful, productive lives.

Sometimes the most important thing you can do is find your people, stay connected, keep showing up, and **just stay.**

Watch this powerful story and share it with someone who needs a little hope today.

**Recovery is possible. 💙**

https://youtu.be/2ejSDqGsdw0

Recovery Is Possible: From Addiction and Hopelessness to Hope - #HopeDealer story, Jeff and Sam Recovery is possible—even when life feels hopeless.In this powerf...

What if the recovery community stopped competing—and started working together?

In this episode of the Better Life in Recovery podcast, David and Josh have a powerful conversation about **overdose deaths, harm reduction, Narcan, the Good Samaritan Law, stigma, and why collaboration matters.**

The goal isn't to promote one pathway to recovery. It’s to help people **stay alive long enough to find the pathway that works for them.**

Watch the conversation and tell us: **What can we do better when it comes to working together to save lives?**

Harm Reduction Saves Lives: Why Recovery Communities Must Work Together Overdose deaths are rising—and the recovery community needs to ask ...

There is no one-size-fits-all path to recovery. ❤️

Recovery can include faith, 12-step programs, medication, harm reduction, community, family, and finding new ways to have fun and build a meaningful life.

In this episode of the Better Life in Recovery Podcast, we talk about multiple pathways to recovery and why we should celebrate every positive step toward a better life.

What if recovery isn’t just about what you give up… but everything you gain?

🎥 Watch the full episode and join the conversation!
https://youtu.be/aYQyd-0HEGg

Multiple Pathways to Recovery: Why Your Recovery Doesn't Have to Look Like Mine What does recovery really look like?For some people, recovery inc...

Finding the right recovery housing can make a huge difference in someone's recovery journey. But how do you know if a recovery house is safe, reputable, and truly focused on helping people build a better life?

In this episode of the Movement Podcast, David Stoecker sits down with Alon Fisch, founder of New Beginning Sanctuary, to talk about what quality recovery housing really looks like.

They discuss:

🏠 What NARR certification means
🔍 How to research a recovery house before moving in
🤝 Why accountability and responsibility are essential in recovery
💰 The truth about the cost of operating recovery housing
❤️ Why collaboration—not competition—is so important in the recovery community
🐾 What it really takes to create a safe, supportive environment where people can grow

Whether you're in recovery, looking for recovery, supporting someone with a substance use disorder, or working in the mental health or recovery field, this is an important conversation.

Recovery is more than just having a place to live. It's about finding the right environment, support, accountability, and community to help you build a better life.

🎥 Watch the full episode and let us know: What do you think people should look for when choosing recovery housing?

https://youtu.be/SyXQ19UJVpY

How to Choose a Safe Recovery House: What You Need to Know Finding the right recovery housing can make a huge difference for s...

Sometimes the hardest part of recovery isn’t letting go of the substance—it’s learning how to stop letting **other people control our emotions, choices, and recovery.**

In this episode of the Better Life in Recovery Podcast, David and Josh dive into the Second Agreement from *The Four Agreements*:

**Don’t Take Anything Personally.**

What if the anger, criticism, jealousy, or hurtful words someone directs at you are really a reflection of **what’s happening inside of them—not who you are?**

They talk about how taking things personally can give other people control over us, how the labels we hear can become part of our identity, and why we can’t allow someone else’s actions to become an excuse to return to chaotic drug use.

One of the biggest takeaways:

**Someone else’s choices don’t have to control your choices.**

If you’re in recovery, looking for recovery, supporting someone you love, or working in the recovery and mental health field, this conversation is worth a listen.

🎧 Watch the full episode and let us know: **What would change in your life if you stopped taking everything personally?**

https://youtu.be/qWm6J_BnSgM

Don’t Let Other People Control Your Recovery | The Second Agreement This episode of the Better Life in Recovery Podcast explores the Se...

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**Before you trust a treatment center with someone you love... watch this.**

When a family is desperate for help, it's easy to believe the first person who promises hope. Unfortunately, not everyone in the addiction treatment industry has a person's best interests at heart.

In this episode, we discuss how to recognize the warning signs of unethical treatment marketing, body brokering, and rehab scams—and the questions every family should ask before choosing a treatment program.

We also share what truly quality, evidence-based care looks like and why transparency matters.

If you've ever searched for treatment for yourself or someone you love, this conversation could save you from making an expensive—and potentially dangerous—mistake.

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/UhoY_b_f4zs

Please share this with anyone who may be looking for help. One conversation could make all the difference.

Don't Get Scammed: Red Flags When Choosing an Addiction Treatment Center Finding treatment for a loved one can be overwhelming—but making th...

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