FREE's Mission: Supporting Addicts and Spiritual Refugees
July 16, 2024
Hosted by Jason Hopcus
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Episode Description
In this powerful episode of Get Unstuck. Move Forward with Your Life., host Jason Hopcus welcomes Reverend Ryan Canaday, Pastor and Executive Director of FREE Recovery Community. Reverend Canaday's mission is deeply rooted in his personal journey through addiction and recovery, which has inspired his dedication to supporting others on their paths to healing. Join us as Ryan shares his story, from growing up as the "good kid" in a faith-filled family to the moment that led him to alcohol. He opens up about the gift of recovery through desperation, the challenges of leading a congregation while in active addiction, and how those experiences have shaped his approach to ministry. Discover the unique approach of FREE Recovery Community, where breaking the silence of addiction, creating space for healing, and welcoming spiritual refugees are at the forefront. Reverend Canaday delves into the importance of the mantra "We don’t do shame" and discusses whether hitting "rock bottom" is necessary for sustainable recovery. Finally, Ryan gives us a glimpse into the future of FREE Recovery Community and its envisioned growth and impact. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and understanding on the journey to recovery.
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Being a human today is more exhausting than it’s ever been because perfection remains the standard for success. Shifting that narrative and the course of your life means knowing you’re not alone, your struggles don’t define you, and the first step to a better life doesn’t have to be scary. The Get Unstuck. Move Forward With Your Life radio show and the Nobody’s Perfect community leverage the change people need to harness the essence of human connection. Motivator and changemaker Jason Hopcus believes the connection to one’s self begins with the belief that we are all interconnected - and our stories, insights, and journeys deserve to be seen, valued, and heard. Jason focuses on relationship cultivation, authenticity, and creating a space for honest discussions that contribute to a bigger goal founded on ‘next level’ social responsibility. His laser-focused approach to each conversation serves as a pivotal reminder of what can happen when we prioritize ourselves and actively seek a more hopeful, purposeful life.
Jason Hopcus
Jason Hopcus’s personal mission is to advance human connection by embracing the conversation among fighters; the folks whose journeys from black to light give hope to those that deserve a 2nd or even a 3rd chance to be the ambassadors of conversation. Jason - acts as a motivator and catalyst for powerful cultural change within both for-profit and non-profit organizations. - believes connection to one’s self, one’s transparency, and one’s passion allows individuals to live a wholly authentic, full life - creates systems of support for people working to deepen their relationships to their work, their play, and ultimately our world His company, Connection Project takes a fresh approach by focusing on those who have turned their personal struggle around to champion for a community-driven cause. Through raw focus on the individual, Jason nourishes honest conversation to birth a system of ‘next level’ social responsibility. Drawing on personal experience, he fully acknowledges the amount of effort it takes, how necessary it is to share each other’s journeys and why, we as a society, need to move the needle towards unashamed conversation. Jason ignites cultural shift because everyone, directly or indirectly, is affected by mental health.
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