Rooted in Hope Episodes
Rooted in Hope is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Audible and iHeartRadio.
Episode 3: From Survivor to Advocate
In this third episode of the Rooted in Hope podcast, Kayla shares how she turned pain into purpose, using her experiences to build a life rooted in meaning, service, and hope.
What began as hardship became a mission for her, sparked in part by one class-required event, where she met a dog she knew, helping set her on the path to the work she does today. Listen and find out how.
In this episode, Kayla talks about:
- The experience that could have held her back, but didn’t
- Using her degree in Psychology to make a real-world impact
- Navigating the justice system as a teen and finding her voice in court
- Meeting a dog who would change the course of her future
- The moment she realized her mission was bigger than herself
- The power of having a chosen family and supportive connections
- How a class-required event she didn’t think twice about led to an internship
- The journey of going to college to becoming a victim’s advocate
- Starting one of Ohio’s first peer-led support groups for survivors
- Leading a team that helps others navigate trauma
- What gives her hope for the future
Episode 2: Mirror Messages
This episode shares the importance of family in the recovery process. Sponsored by SMART Recovery and Hope Partnership Project. SMART Recovery is offering a free online facilitator and family and friends training for Ohio residents. Click here for more information.
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Episode 1: Recovery Among Artists
This episode features two artists who share their stories of hope. The featured story is told by Marc Lee Shannon, an Akron musician. His music is available at his website, and his book, Sober Chronicles, as mentioned in the episode, is available on Amazon. You can find him on Substack, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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