The Other 9 Podcast
Where we talk about all of the guiding principles of recovery except peer support. We talk about Peer Support all the time, and always will. This podcast will explore all the other guiding principles and talk to people Mary has met along the way through her own journey and since building Holding the Hope.
The Other 9 Podcast
I am the only one that can make me happy with Ray Gregson
Join Mary and Ray through a positive and comfortable conversation about Ray's journey and knowing " I am the only one that can make me happy".
Stay Hopeful
The journey of Greg's life started in December, 2016 when he decided there was no other alternative than to make a substantial change in his life and his mindset. He struggled with addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. His sons and daughters have had behavioral struggles and experienced physical and sexual abuse, as well as suicide thoughts.
He successfully navigated a CPS case and used many community resource supports and systems. In the family's effort to rebuild their lives and relationships with each other. This journey began at 50 years of age. Greg eventually came to work for and with many of the support systems that helped to assist his family.
Greg has numerous certificates, several working credentials. He is a instructor for and facilitator for unlocking your potential through legacy business cultures. He's a certified peer counselor and a certified peer counselor trainer. Greg does basic mediation training using a trauma-informed approach in all the work he does.
He's also a substance use disorder, family navigator. Greg is a member of the Fatherhood Council and the State's SUD Advisory Council. Through his lived experience is Greg's desire to help empower families and give hope so that others may succeed in their journeys as well.
For twenty years, Mary Jadwisiak and Holding the Hope have been championing recovery.
Mary understands the power of hope because her life has been transformed by it. Her personal story of recovery from PTSD, addiction, poverty and isolation is woven though out each keynote, workshop or consultation that she provides. Similarly, each trainer, keynote speaker and consultant that works with Holding the Hope brings their story of hope and recovery into their work. That’s what sets Holding the Hope apart- they all know what they’re talking about because they lived it.
This truly unique combination of lived experience with recovery and professional expertise is exactly what you are looking for. If you provide services to people who experience mental illness or addiction, Holding the Hope has something you need.