In this powerful episode of the Giving Voice to Addiction Podcast, guest Wes Arnett based out of Madison Wisconsin shares his heartfelt story of battling severe alcohol use disorder and mental health challenges.
Join Wes Arnett from Recovery.com in Madison, Wisconsin as he hosts a thought-provoking discussion with figures in the peer support recovery coaching space, Imani and Tanya, who share their experiences and insights into the workforce, addressing challenges like high turnover, burnout, and the importance of proper training. The conversation also delves into the distinctions between recovery coaching and certified peer specialist roles, supervision strategies, and enhancing job satisfaction. Learn about the significance of peer support in mental health and substance use recovery, and discover how these leaders are shaping the future of this essential field.
Amid the challenges of losing custody of his children, going through a divorce, and navigating professional changes, Wes Arnett of Madison Wisconsin took accountability and began his recovery journey from alcohol addiction.
On this episode of Saturday Night Recovery Chat, Wes Arnett shares about his journey through recovery from alcohol use, celebrating 4 years sober in January. He reflects on the role alcohol played in his life, drinking culture in Wisconsin, and how life stressors contributed to worsening alcohol use, including grief/loss and other changes. He reflects on the circumstances and reasons that contributed to his decision to become sober. Wes also discusses some of his struggles with relapsing after a 2-year period of sobriety. He shares about how to find the recovery path that works best for you in your recovery. Wes further talks about themes that has supported his own recovery journey including doing recovery for yourself, accountability, self-care, and hobbies including yoga and hiking. He also describes a variety of recovery programs he has explored as well as the impact of Soberlink being instrumental to his recovery. He also talks about the importance of giving yourself some grace and asking for help in recovery. Wes now works to give back to his peers as a certified peer support specialist and recovery coach, by providing resources and support to other individuals on their path through recovery.