The Positive Shift

Episode 2: How to Balance Life in Recovery with Jordan Anderson

May 02, 2023 Simcoe Addiction and Mental Health Season 1 Episode 2
Episode 2: How to Balance Life in Recovery with Jordan Anderson
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The Positive Shift
Episode 2: How to Balance Life in Recovery with Jordan Anderson
May 02, 2023 Season 1 Episode 2
Simcoe Addiction and Mental Health

This episode features a special guest by the name of Jordan Anderson, Executive Director of Alpha House Toronto. 

In this episode, the topic discussed is what happens after inpatient treatment, the community supports available, and the factors integral to recovery from addiction or mental health challenges. The hosts share personal experiences of the difficult path to conceding to the program and accepting help. 

The discussion highlights the importance of putting in the effort, but also finding the balance that is required to counteract the deficit of addiction. The lack of clarity on addiction as a disease and the perception of addicts being resistant to recognizing they are sick is a significant challenge in recovery which is discussed heavily in this episode.


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This episode features a special guest by the name of Jordan Anderson, Executive Director of Alpha House Toronto. 

In this episode, the topic discussed is what happens after inpatient treatment, the community supports available, and the factors integral to recovery from addiction or mental health challenges. The hosts share personal experiences of the difficult path to conceding to the program and accepting help. 

The discussion highlights the importance of putting in the effort, but also finding the balance that is required to counteract the deficit of addiction. The lack of clarity on addiction as a disease and the perception of addicts being resistant to recognizing they are sick is a significant challenge in recovery which is discussed heavily in this episode.


Support the Show.