#111: Natalya Fearnley (she/her) started her recovery journey by opening the thousand-pound door at The Phoenix gym in Denver to attend a yoga class. After trying out various recovery programs she found her home in Recovery Dharma. She threw herself into being of service and quickly became an active member in the community. A year and a half into sobriety, Natalya was elected to the Board of Directors of Recovery Dharma. Tune into the episode to learn more about Natalya and her recovery journey, including:

• The practice of telling folks reminders you need to hear too, and how this is a way to serve others while serving yourself.
• How recovery is a building a relationship with ourselves. What tools can we use to help us navigate the world?
• Natalya's full circle moment when she returned to the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, which she had studied as a child.
• Alchemizing loneliness into solitude and teaching yourself how to be your own best friend.

Check out the Recovery Dharma Space on The Phoenix Mobile App here: ‎ https://thephoenix.page.link/onrq ‎

To learn more about Recovery Dharma, check out their website at recoverydharma.org

Check out Natalya's blog We All Need to Recover at rovingphrase.substack.com

Check out rovingphrase.com and find them on Facebook and Instagram @rovingprhase

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7
• Call/text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line. Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of SUD. Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only. This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.
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