In Episode 21 of the Revolutionary Social Work Podcast, Alicia takes the host seat and interviews Professor Ace in a deeply personal conversation about addiction, recovery, and the power of lived experience. Together, they explore the terrain of methamphetamine use, the role of peer pressure, and the long road to healing. Professor Ace's story does not reflect perfection. It’s a story of truth, reflection, and connection.

The conversation moves through early encounters with substances, the moment of realization, and the ongoing process of recovery. Professor Ace reflects on what helped them move forward—community, connection, and an internal value system built over time. They speak to the limitations of conventional substance abuse education and call for a more relational, story-centered, and human approach to healing work.

This episode offers real insight for social workers, educators, people in recovery, and anyone seeking deeper understanding of how connection and narrative shape the recovery process.

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Listen if you're interested in:

Lived experience with addiction and recovery

The power of storytelling in healing

Substance use education through a relational lens

Building a value system in social workIsolation, community, and finding purpose after rehab

Revolutionary approaches to substance abuse

Personal growth grounded in connection and self-love

Chapters

00:00 Introducing the Episode

15:12 Theme Song

16:02 Grounding the Conversation

21:03 The First Encounter: Discovering Methamphetamines

26:45 The Turning Point: Realization and Decision to Change

33:51 Understanding Addiction: The Role of Connection and Disconnection

41:37 The Impact of Support Systems on Recovery

48:48 The Importance of Listening and Understanding Pain

56:12 Life After Rehab: Challenges and Commitment to Recovery

01:06:40 Isolation in Recovery and Finding Community

01:16:48 Creating a Value System in Social Work

01:22:00 Maintaining Wellbeing: Hills and Valleys of Life

01:27:36 The Importance of Self-Love and Healing

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