Secrets to Success: Hard Work & Self-Love

Discover the secrets to success with hard work and self-love. In this video, we'll explore the importance of self-care, accountability, and peer support on the journey to success and recovery.

In this episode of Reduce The Stigma - Meet the Peer, host Whitney Menarcheck interviews Rodney Hough, a certified peer specialist in New York. Rodney shares his journey and lived experience with substance use, incarceration, and recovery. He discusses the importance of accountability and hard work as well as the necessity of loving yourself first. Rodney also discusses his additional training and certifications. The episode concludes with words of encouragement for those going through a hard time.

Work with Rodney: https://straightupcare.org/consultant-profile/522

Takeaways:

- Self-care is essential for personal growth and the ability to support others.

- Gratitude and recognizing one's own accomplishments are important for mental well-being.

- Becoming a peer specialist allows individuals to use their personal experiences to help others.

- Challenging stigma is crucial in creating a more inclusive and supportive society.

- Words of encouragement can make a significant impact on someone going through a difficult time.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Rodney's Background

03:56 Life in Addiction and Incarceration

12:24 Turning Point and Path to Recovery

19:56 Role as a Peer Specialist

29:36 Message to Those Struggling with Addiction

Full transcript for this episode: https://reducethestigma.com/meet-the-peer-rodney-hough-certified-peer-specialist/