Is there only one definition for recovery? Probably not! In this episode of Doughp’s Soberpreneur Kelsey Moreira talks to the amazing Ryan Hampton, an activist in recovery from opioid addiction named by Forbes as Top Social Entrepreneur in the Recovery Movement. Ryan and Kelsy talk about everything from addiction and recovery to advocacy and encouraging empathy in the community. Hop in and learn how Ryan’s work and story are changing the narrative of addiction across America.

Heads up! Since the recording of this podcast, Demi Lovato is using the pronouns they/them. Please forgive us, you’ll hear she/her in this conversation. Thanks for your understanding! We love you, Demi!

Jump straight into:

(00:37) - Who is Ryan Hampton? The story behind a top social entrepreneur in Las Vegas.

(07:47) - Ryan’s aha! moment: Living in the streets in L.A. and looking for a safe and stable recovery house. 

(13:03) -  What would you tell your past self? Hold on and show up!

(17:07) - The multiple definitions of recovery: What is harm reduction, and Demi Lovato’s California sober controversy. 

(23:17) - The Voices Project: The urgency of the current overdose crisis and the problem with the public health response to it.

(28:21) - How Mobilized Recovery came to be: Ryan’s community-based organizing to work towards recovery together. 

(33:32) - What Ryan is most proud of and his very musical recipe card for mental health.

(35:16) - Raw Truth Game! A series of rapid-fire questions to reveal Ryan’s truth. 

Episode resources

Connect with Ryan through Instagram

Ryan Hampton | Home

The Voices Project  

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