King County Recovery Conversations

Join us as we share stories of hope, resilience, and healing, and learn about the various pathways to recovery and the services and support systems that are available in our community. Whether you're someone in/seeking recovery, a family member or friend, or a healthcare professional, this podcast is for you. Let's come together to celebrate recovery and help break the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health.

King County Recovery Conversations is a health podcast hosted by Heather Venegas, with 70 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Heather Venegas hosts King County Recovery Conversations, a health show with 70 episodes published.

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  Healing in the Outdoors: Taylor Richards on Recovery Beyond

  Apr 14, 202642 minS0

  <p>Join host Christopher Archiopoli in conversation with Taylor Richards, a recovery coach and SUDP at Recovery Beyond, whose powerful story is rooted in resilience through loss, trauma, and transformation. Taylor Richards shares the impact addiction had on their family, the journey out of darkness, and the importance of finding trust and community along the path to healing.</p><p>Listeners will hear how Recovery Beyond and peer support were lifelines, and how outdoor adventures – from hiking to mountaineering – became tools for connection and growth. Taylor Richards reflects on the many ways recovery is possible, the gifts it brings, and the...

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  Peer Power: Inside the Recovery Navigator Program Transforming Lives in King County

  Apr 14, 20261h 8mS0

  <p>Join host Heather Venegas as she sits down with shining lights from the Recovery Navigator Program—Cody, Valentina, Selena, and Mo—to explore their inspiring paths in recovery and how lived experience shapes their work. Each guest shares powerful stories of resilience: from overcoming trauma, addiction, and systemic obstacles to finding meaning in service to others. Hear how their journeys through hardship, recovery, and giving back fueled a passion to support those facing similar challenges.</p><p>This conversation goes beyond the traditional recovery narrative, highlighting the innovative peer model at Recovery Navigator—meeting participants where they're at, embracing harm r...

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  From Trauma to Belonging: Marjorie Drieu on Second Chances, Drug Court, and the Power of Community

  Mar 16, 202650 minS0

  <p>Join host Heather Venegas as she welcomes Marjorie Drieu, whose journey from France to King County is a powerful testament to resilience and hope in recovery. Marjorie shares how childhood upheaval, the loss of her gymnastics career, and confronting past traumas led to substance use disorder—and ultimately to profound transformation through recovery, drug court, and peer support.</p><p>In this episode, Marjorie dives deep into her experience navigating addiction, criminal justice, and the healing power of community. She emphasizes the importance of honesty in recovery, rebuilding trust with her family, and finding new purpose through recovery coaching an...

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  Human Helping Humans: Kristine Moreland’s Heartfelt Mission at The More We Love

  Mar 2, 202647 minS0

  <p><br></p><p>Join host Christopher Archiopoli on King County Recovery Conversations as he sits down with Kristine Moreland, Executive Director of The More We Love. Kristine’s journey from a childhood shaped by homelessness, addiction, and trauma, to becoming a passionate advocate for women and children in crisis, is deeply moving and rooted in personal experience.</p><p>In this candid episode, Kristine opens up about her commitment to being “somebody’s constant” and the healing power of turning pain into purpose. Listeners will be drawn into stories of street outreach, the challenges of leading with authenticity, and the crea...

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  Transforming Pain into Purpose: The Story of Hussein Ugas and Rahma Recovery Center

  Feb 16, 202638 minS0

  <p>Join host Brad Finegood as he welcomes Hussein Ugas, founder and executive director of Rahma Recovery Center, to King County Recovery Conversations. Hussein’s powerful journey—from personal struggles with addiction, to founding the first culturally responsive and faith-aligned sober living home for the Somali community—offers insight into breaking stigma and finding purpose through recovery. Hussein shares how Rahma Recovery Center has become both a sanctuary and a catalyst for change, drawing on lived experience and community activism to empower others.</p><p>This episode explores the unique challenges faced by immigrant and Muslim communities in accessing support, the im...

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