Shannon Lust speaks to Sherri Beauchamp and Jessie McCracken about her journey from being homeless as an addict to getting sober for her daughter and now a new PhD Student in #YEG. This story will not only inspire you, it is evidence that we can get through this difficult time.
[2:24] Who Is Shannon Lust
[4:26] Growth After Addiction
[5:25] How she got sober (and stayed sober)
[8:30] How she's using her personal experience and education to change lives in high risk youth
[9:46] How the pandemic has impacted her work
[10:45] Her goal in the education system
[12:15] Resources for youth in need in Edmonton.
[14:01] Types of "outside of the box" healing therapies
[14:40] "Say Hi"
[16:38] Community being built in difficult times
[17:52] Making sure we connect
[19:24] Jeans and a hoodie
[20:35] Impact of COVID on our high risk youth
[23:20] Her personal approach to the pandemic
[26:43] Nutrition, Entertainment or Addiction
[31:42] Managing Stress
[32:32] Certain things we just won't say
[35:35] Her big vision for her PhD
[38:02] Native Healing Center
[39:04] Shannon's Legacy
Notable Quotes:
"Pure grit."
"If you focus on the good, you'll find the good."
"I just want to be a part of their tribe."
"Our community of helpers in Edmonton is huge."
"We need more support now than ever."
"Just be curious. Forever curious."
"Our empathy and compassion gets confused for charity as opposed to connection."