Gratitude Speaks, where we care and we share with others our experience with communal living and using gratitude as a tool for happiness. In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Bill S, often regarded as the true heartbeat of gratitude within his community. Bill opens up about his incredible climb back to health after a difficult relapse, his deep commitment to taking care of Tradition House of Recovery, and the powerful bonds he has built with the men who call it home. Through love, hope, and unwavering dedication, Bill has been a game changer, embodying the spirit of attraction rather than promotion in recovery.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

Bill’s journey: Climbing back to health after a challenging relapse

The heartbeat of Tradition House: Bill’s love for the house and its residents

Stories of love and hope: How Bill supports those in recovery

Attraction over promotion: Bill’s impact on the recovery community

The power of gratitude: How it shapes the Tradition House of Recovery

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Welcome to "Gratitude Speaks," where we care and we share with others our experience with communal living and using gratitude as a tool for happiness. In this episode, we are privileged to have Margo, who works with Summit Maryland, share her remarkable journey. From experiencing homelessness and living in downtown Baltimore with nothing, to overcoming immense challenges and building new programs to help others. Margo's story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of gratitude. She also shares her unique perspective on growing up in the same group home featured in the Netflix special "The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping."

🌟 Episode Highlights:

Margo’s personal journey: Overcoming homelessness and extreme adversity

Life in downtown Baltimore: Surviving with nothing

The group home experience: Insights from "The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping"

Finding hope and purpose: Margo’s role with Summit Maryland

The impact of gratitude: How it has transformed Margo’s life

🔗 Stay Connected with Gratitude Foundation:

DONATE HERE:

Cashapp: $GratitudeFoundation

Venmo: @gratitudehousing

Website: https://gratitudefoundation.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratitudehousing

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratitudehousing

Twitter: https://x.com/MartinTippet

🎉 Join us every Tuesday for Grati-tuesdays! We’ll be releasing a new episode each week, filled with inspiring stories, practical advice, and heartfelt conversations aimed at fostering happiness and wellness through gratitude.

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🙏 Support Our Mission:

If you find value in our content, consider supporting the Gratitude Foundation. Your donations help us continue to provide supportive, safe, and clean structured housing programs for adults to Heal, Deal & Feel without the use of substances. We are different from other housing programs because we are having fun in recovery.

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Welcome to "Gratitude Speaks," where we care and we share with others our experience on communal living and using gratitude as a tool for happiness. In this episode, we are honored to have Jack, an influential figure in recovery circles and a dedicated employee helping other men find their way.

Jack’s story is one of remarkable resilience. Despite facing extreme challenges, including years of addiction and numerous hardships, he has emerged as a beacon of hope and inspiration. His journey from struggle to triumph is a testament to the power of perseverance and the human spirit.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

Jack’s personal journey: Overcoming 30 years of addiction

The battles faced: Surviving dangerous encounters and overcoming adversity

The path to redemption: How Jack turned his life around

The importance of community and support in recovery

Jack’s work and impact in the recovery field

🔗 Stay Connected with Gratitude Foundation:

DONATE HERE:

Cashapp: $GratitudeFoundation

Venmo: @gratitudehousing

Website: https://gratitudefoundation.com/

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Twitter: https://x.com/MartinTippet

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If you find value in our content, consider supporting the Gratitude Foundation. Your donations help us continue to provide supportive, safe, and clean structured housing programs for adults to Heal, Deal & Feel without the use of substances. We are different from other housing programs because we are having fun in recovery.

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In this very special episode, we are honored to have Petros Colla, the Founder of Gratitude Foundation, share his heartfelt journey and the deep motivations behind his work. Petros discusses his experiences working in treatment, the profound impact of losing friends to addiction, and the importance of surviving our emotions. Discover how embracing gratitude has played a crucial role in his life and find practical tips for cultivating gratitude in your own life.

Welcome to the latest episode of "Gratitude Speaks," the series where we explore how gratitude transforms lives, especially within the context of communal sober living.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

Petros's personal journey and motivations

Insights into working in treatment

The emotional impact of losing friends to addiction

Strategies for surviving and managing our emotions

The transformative power of gratitude

🔗 Stay Connected with Gratitude Foundation:

DONATE HERE:

Cashapp: $GratitudeFoundation

Venmo: @gratitudehousing

Website: https://gratitudefoundation.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratitudehousing

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratitudehousing/

Twitter: https://x.com/MartinTippet

📓 Journal/Book Mentioned in the Episode:

Joyful Heart Gratitude Journal: End Your Negativity and Manifest Your Desires in 60 Days

https://a.co/d/9R1n9H2 (this is not an affiliate link)

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🙏 Support Our Mission:

If you find value in our content, consider supporting the Gratitude Foundation. Your donations help us continue to provide supportive, safe, and clean structured housing programs for adults to Heal, Deal & Feel without the use of substances. We are different from other housing programs because we are having fun in recovery.

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In this episode, we are honored to have Tom Bond, the founder of Summit Community Health, share his inspiring journey and the motivation behind starting his 3.1 treatment center. Discover how embracing gratitude has played a crucial role in his life and find practical tips for cultivating gratitude in your own life.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

Tom’s personal journey and past

The motivation and inspiration behind starting Summit Community Health

The unique approach and services of a 3.1 treatment center

The role of gratitude in his personal and professional life

Practical advice for those seeking recovery

🔗 Stay Connected with Gratitude Foundation:

DONATE HERE:

Cashapp: $GratitudeFoundation

Venmo: @gratitudehousing

Website: https://gratitudefoundation.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratitudehousing

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratitudehousing/

Twitter: https://x.com/MartinTippet

📓 Journal/Book Mentioned in the Episode:

Joyful Heart Gratitude Journal: End Your Negativity and Manifest Your Desires in 60 Days

https://a.co/d/9R1n9H2 (this is not an affiliate link)

🎉 Join us every Grati-TUESDAY! We’ll be releasing a new episode each week, filled with inspiring stories, practical advice, and heartfelt conversations aimed at fostering happiness and wellness through gratitude.

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🙏 Support Our Mission:

If you find value in our content, consider supporting the Gratitude Foundation. Your donations help us continue to provide supportive, safe, and clean structured housing programs for adults to Heal, Deal & Feel without the use of substances. We are different from other housing programs because we are having fun in recovery.

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0:00 The early years

13:36 Making the move into the projects

18:43 Things get worse - summer of 2002

24:25 Tom makes it to the Helping Up Mission

36:45 Relapse Happens

46:15 Going to start Helping Up Mission 2.0

51:58 What is Summit

CORE Cultural Orientation