The HeArt of Recovery Author: NCAAR, Inc. The National Center for Advocacy and Recovery, Inc. (NCAAR) launched The HeArt of Recovery in 2022 to provide a safe space to discuss mental health, and the evolving addiction recovery landscape. Hosted by NCAAR's Community Coordinator, Tonia Ahern, The HeArt of Recovery aims to elevate the voices of those who feel voiceless through storytelling, and propel advocacy efforts in New Jersey and beyond.  Be a guest on this podcast Language: en-us Genres: Business, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Get all podcast data

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Rewriting the "Rules" of Recovery
Wednesday, 2 July, 2025

For this episode of The HeArt of Recovery, NCAAR Community Coordinator, Tonia Ahern sits down with Lynda McDonald, Certified Coach with The Invitation to Change. Tonia and Lynda, both family advocates and trainers, share their lived experiences navigating the intersection of substance use, family trauma, and the criminal justice system. They reflect on the flaws of punitive recovery models and share how mandated approaches often fail to heal—and instead, leave lasting damage. Through personal storytelling, they highlight the power of compassion, connection, and communication in transforming the systems surrounding recovery. 

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