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heCast Episode 131

Ben Goerner on Addiction, Harm Reduction, and Recovery

Season 2 01:14:27 April 22, 2024
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heCast Episode 131: Ben Goerner on Addiction, Harm Reduction, and Recovery

About this episode

Episode 131 of heCast features Ben Goerner in an important conversation about addiction, substances, harm reduction, recovery, and the need for more honest, balanced conversations around mental health and support.

Ben returns to the heCast to explore the realities of addiction and the tension that can exist between traditional treatment models and harm reduction approaches. This episode highlights the need for empathy, collaboration, and practical support for people navigating substance use and recovery.

Mike and Ben discuss addiction, stigma, recovery, support systems, and why coexistence between the recovery community and harm reduction community matters.

This episode is for anyone affected by addiction, substance use, recovery, or the search for healthier and more compassionate ways to support people in crisis.

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Meet the guest

Ben Goerner

Ben Goerner brings lived experience and thoughtful perspective to conversations about addiction, substance use, recovery, harm reduction, stigma, and healing. His approach emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and practical support for people navigating crisis and different pathways toward recovery.

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