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30th May 2023

Recovery, Music and Advocacy with Jeremiah Gardner, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Singer Songwriter Elizabeth Edwards and Jeremiah Gardner, the Director of Communications & Public Affairs at the nonprofit Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation have a conversation about recovery from addiction; music before; during and after recovery; and their mutual admiration of former First Lady and recovery advocate Betty Ford. Jeremiah is a licensed addiction counselor, media and government relations professional, and recovery advocate with a background in journalism, business, and music. Sober since 2006 and grateful for what recovery has meant to his health, relationships, and spirit, he now devotes his career to educating others about the promise of recovery, smashing the stigma of addiction and mental illness, and speaking into related public policy issues. For more about Hazelden Betty Ford: https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org

Jeremiah and Elizabeth both serve on the Board of Directors of Faces and Voices of Recovery, whose stated mission is "Changing the way addiction and recovery are understood and embraced through advocacy, education and leadership." https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org

Additionally, Jeremiah serves on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit Dissonance. Dissonance examines the intersection of creativity and wellbeing, working to create safe spaces, smash social stigmas, and shape education and business practices relating to mental health, addiction, recovery and compassion in the arts. In short, Dissonance works to create healthy community in and through the arts.Learn more about Dissonance: https://dissonance.org / @dissonancemn

Elizabeth Edwards is a singer songwriter, and recording artist known for her smooth vocals and powerful lyrics. She is a person in long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorder. She is a speaker and advocate for recovery causes and currently serves on the National Board of Directors for Faces & Voices of Recovery. She is the host of the new Podcast Giving Voice to Recovery.

Giving Voice to Recovery celebrates those who have found purpose in using their voice to change perceptions and challenge stereotypes while inspiring hope and providing awareness to those still seeking solutions for addiction.

"There is a healing power in sharing our personal recovery journeys."

đź‘ŤTo Support Elizabeth and this channel please visit the GV2R Boutique:

https://givingvoicetorecovery.net/

The items in the GV2R Boutique are from Elizabeth's Lyrics and Designs and make great gift items to support people in recovery as well as support the podcast and the Giving Voice to Recovery channel.

🎵For more about Elizabeth's Music visit:

https://www.elizabethemusic.com/

đź’—For more about Elizabeth's Podcast visit:

https://givingvoicetorecovery.com/

👉Check out other interviews and videos from Giving Voice to Recovery, enjoy!

â–» Clean - Story Behind the Song OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO.

https://youtu.be/GrS532myzu0

â–»Moments with Mark - Comedian Mark Lundholm

https://youtu.be/SqLYet5dFdM

â–»Coffee With Kristina - Interventionist Kristina Wandzilak

https://youtu.be/4ux04C7xbAA

â–» Stigma - Transforming Pain into Purpose https://youtu.be/bLUM7Ks9A1I

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About the Podcast

Giving Voice to Recovery
A Place for Inspiration Hope & Healing from Addiction
Giving Voice to Recovery is designed to encourage, inspire and educate people who are seeking help with addiction and for those who are already recovering. In addition to monthly interviews, Elizabeth is hosting a weekly episode of "Just Sayin", a short podcast discussion about recovery concepts and the language that helps us heal.



We cover these subjects in broad terms and focus on solutions, education, support and community. We challenge the stigma of addiction and encourage healthy living. We are determined to thrive in recovery.



Join us as we share our stories about surviving addiction and thriving in sobriety. Follow Singer Songwriter Elizabeth Edwards as she interviews artists, authors, comedians, musicians, advocates, experts and inspirational figures from a compassionate and heartfelt solution based perspective.



Giving Voice to Recovery celebrates those who have found purpose in using their voice to change perceptions and challenge stereotypes while inspiring hope and providing awareness to those still seeking solutions.

"There is a healing power in sharing our personal recovery journeys."


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Elizabeth Edwards

Elizabeth Edwards is known for her graceful melodic style, her rich lyrics and beautiful vocals but it’s her message of hope and transformation in songs like When Grace Rains, Surrender to Win, and Clean that have garnered her a loyal fan base.

As an award winning singer songwriter Edwards was chosen to participate in the Lilith Fair’s talent search hosted by Bill Graham Presents and Alice Radio 97.3 in San Francisco. She’s opened for the late Dan Fogelberg and other songwriting legends such as Jesse Colin Young. She has worked with comedian Mark Lundholm on several occasions as well as songwriters and musicians at Recovery Music events. She’s performed at the world famous Bluebird Café in Nashville TN and many other coffeehouses and songwriter haunts. She’s toured the country’s college campuses and was awarded a grant by The State of California Arts Council as an Artist in Residence where she taught songwriting to kids who were working hard to overcome life challenges in order to graduate.

Elizabeth performs and speaks at recovery events nationally. She serves on the National Advisory Council for Faces and Voices of Recovery. She and her music have played a role in the advocacy movement that has gained national and political attention for the opioid crisis.

“It is my greatest desire to share my music with those

who might find it meaningful.”

A Note from Elizabeth

I have been a songwriter since I was 13 years old – longer than I have been a wife, a mom and a person in recovery and longer than any other work I have done.

Songwriting is my passion and where I have found my purpose. I, like most writers, write about what I know and hope to tap into universal truths that touch the hearts and minds of others. Although I’ve written many songs, most are about addiction, recovery, emotional growth, life challenges and spiritual healing.

As a person in long term recovery from addiction, I am interested in support, solutions, treatment and education on this and related topics. My support of treatment and education initiatives should not be misinterpreted as being “against” any one group or industry. Instead, it should be known that I am “Pro Solution” for those who need and want help with addiction problems. I support health and education regarding these issues. I am also a strong believer in personal and corporate responsibility.

I am not an expert in any medical field but instead an artist and writer expressing my personal experience, creativity and compassion.

Elizabeth