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For US adults who have resolved a substance use problem, 45% consider themselves “in recovery.” But recovery looks different for everyone: over 60% haven’t had formal treatment, and 40% still use one or more substances. – Recovery Research These statistics from the Recovery Research Institute are enlightening, and it’s good to see some science backing

I’ve been working on a really demanding and dreamy project since September, and I want to tell you why it’s so meaningful, not just to me, but to all of us. I’ve been working with adolescents for over a decade in prevention, treatment, and recovery. They’re my favorite people. But most of our systems focus

A Meaningful Moment for Recovery Storytelling There are moments when you pause and realize that something built quietly, organically, and collectively over many years has reached further than you ever imagined. I recently had the honor of attending the launch party at Northeastern University for Dani Snyder-Young’s new book, Sticking Stigma: Performance, Affect, and the

To be honest, I’m a little nervous about this podcast dropping. I’ve been openly booed at conferences for expressing my beliefs about storytelling in recovery spaces, especially within 12-step programs, and how some of the narratives we repeat can keep us stuck instead of helping us evolve. And I know a lot of people disagree

I was honored to join Caroline Beidler, MSW, on Circle of Chairs, a podcast that brings thoughtful conversations about healing and connection into the world. This episode felt especially meaningful to me because it reflects so much of the work I do in helping people see that healing, recovery, and belonging can take many forms.

Back in November, I joined Christina Dent for Episode 97 of the End It For Good Podcast, marking my second conversation on the show. I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside this team in multiple ways – including supporting their speakers at their large 2023 event – so returning for this episode felt like a continuation

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the National Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Convening in Washington, DC.

Meghann Perry invites you to explore, release, and reshape the stories of your grief.

We’re so proud to share that our very own Elizabeth, a valued member of the Meghann Perry Group (MPG), was recently featured in HealthCity for her incredible journey and the powerful work she does today. The article highlights how Elizabeth found her own recovery through musical theater, and how she now brings that same healing,

I’m honored to share that my first professional essay has been published in Health Affairs, one of the nation’s leading health policy journals with an audience of over 78 million readers. The piece appears in the journal’s Narrative Matters section, part of a special issue on opioids. My essay explores the perinatal period for me