In this episode of Veterans 4 Recovery, host Major John Donovan is joined by Sean Partch to discuss the challenges and triumphs in the journey of recovery for veterans and service members. Sean shares his personal story of overcoming substance use disorder and justice involvement, highlighting the importance of employment and community support in the recovery process. The conversation explores into the paradigm shift in employment opportunities for those with criminal backgrounds, the role of recovery coaching, and the impact of societal changes on reducing stigma. This episode provides valuable insights into the recovery community and the critical work being done to support veterans and service members in their transition to civilian life.
Veterans 4 Recovery
All Things Recovery! Join your host, Maj. (Retired) John Donovan, a noted author, lecturer and person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder, as he and his guests will breakdown current trending topics and research along with all things related to increasing recovery resilience and capital within our Veteran and service-member communities.
Major John Donovan is the co-founder of the Recovery Community Network (RCN) in St. Cloud, Minnesota, an organization devoted to serving and advocating for the recovery community of Central Minnesota. John is a person in long-term recovery with over 45 years of recovery. He is a highly decorated 27-year veteran of the Armed Forces and has deployed three times in the service of our nation since 9-11. He holds an associate’s and bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State University and a master’s degree from Boston University. John serves on several recovery related boards and he is an active and energetic advocate for recovery. He is a popular speaker and workshop facilitator and he contributes monthly to a recovery blog. John’s book, “A Soldier’s Recovery Journey”, was published in April of 2021 and he was a contributing author to Hazelden's veterans' daily meditation book entitled "Leave No One Behind."