Rebuilding After Addiction, Unemployment, and a Criminal Record

Today’s episode is about the power of second chances and, specifically, second-chance employment. Ty Reed speaks with Zach about his former life as an award-winning salesperson for a Fortune 500 company who found himself unemployed, addicted to meth, and living homeless on the streets of Seattle. Now a speaker on the topic of recovery and employment, Ty provides career coaching to individuals recovering from drug & alcohol abuse and homelessness through his nonprofit, Recovery Career Services. Ty and Zach talk about imposter syndrome, the need for compassion and extending forgiveness, and specific ways employers can create mental health conscious work environments. Visit Ty’s website at www.recoveryandwork.org to learn more.
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Landmark Recovery

Landmark Recovery was founded with a determination to make addiction treatment accessible for all. Through our integrated treatment programs, we've helped thousands of people choose recovery over addiction and get back to life on their own terms. We're on a mission to save one million lives over the next century. We encourage all those struggling with substance use to seek professional help.