Join hosts Christopher Archiopoli, Heather Venegas and Carolyn Presnell for a heartfelt King County Recovery Conversations episode exploring gratitude as a powerful tool in recovery. This discussion highlights personal stories from each host, sharing how gratitude transformed their lives, allowing them to find joy, serve others, and cultivate meaningful relationships in recovery.

Listeners will hear moving examples of gratitude in action—whether through daily reflection, simple acts of kindness, or creating supportive community campaigns like “Gratitude for the Front Lines.” The hosts reflect on how thankfulness has shifted their perspectives, helped them navigate hard times, and empowered them to make a difference for themselves and those around them.

Packed with relatable and actionable takeaways, this episode invites everyone, regardless of where they are in their recovery journey, to discover gratitude as a path to healing, connection, and service in King County’s vibrant recovery community.

Resources from the episode:

• Learn about Behavioral Health Apprenticeship programs: https://behavioralhealthapprenticeship.org/

• Nominate a behavioral health frontline worker or organization for Gratitude for the Front Lines: https://www.kcrecovery.org/

• Washington Recovery Helpline: https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/

• Learn more about King County Recovery Coalition and the work they do ⁠here⁠: https://www.kcrecovery.org/

• The King County Recovery Coalition is a regional coalition of the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA). Learn more about the WRA and the work they do ⁠here⁠: https://www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org/

• If you are experiencing substance, use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge, please visit the ⁠Washington Recovery Helpline⁠ for resources and a 24-hour helpline: https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/

King County Recovery Conversations is a podcast on a mission to celebrate recovery and help break the stigma of addiction and mental health. In each episode, policy experts, program professionals, and those with lived experience join host Heather Venegas to share stories of hope, resilience, and healing in our community. Together, we’ll learn about the various pathways to recovery – and the services and support systems available to anyone impacted by addiction and mental health. Whether you're someone seeking recovery, someone in recovery, a family member or friend, or a healthcare professional, this podcast is for you.

Connect with King County Recovery Coalition ⁠online⁠, on Facebook (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠), or on YouTube (⁠@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition⁠).

If you have feedback or show ideas, contact host Heather Venegas at ⁠heather@kcrecovery.org⁠.

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/king-county-recovery/message