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Podathon For Recovery: What Is Rage Against Addiction
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In this kickoff to the 12 Days of Hope Podathon, Rich Bennett sits down with Wendy Beck, founder and executive director of Rage Against Addiction. Wendy shares the deeply personal story behind starting the nonprofit and how it now operates three sober-living homes for women, providing safe housing, structure, and long-term recovery support. This episode highlights the real challenges, victories, and why community support is critical in breaking the cycle of addiction.
Sponsored by Rage Against Addiction
Guest Bio:
Wendy Beck is the founder and executive director of Rage Against Addiction, a nonprofit based in Maryland dedicated to supporting women in recovery. Born out of personal tragedy, Rage Against Addiction has grown to operate three sober-living homes serving 25 women, offering a structured program with peer support, wellness workshops, and long-term housing solutions. Wendy’s work continues to bring hope and healing to families and communities affected by addiction.
Main Topics:
· Podathon for Recovery: 12 Days of Hope benefiting Rage Against Addiction
· The personal story behind Rage Against Addiction.
· From fundraising to running three women’s sober-living homes.
· Structure of the program: intake, 30-day blackout, jobs, meetings, sponsors.
· Why safe housing is the cornerstone of recovery.
· New peer recovery specialist role and wellness workshops.
· Community perceptions of recovery homes vs. reality.
· The importance of recurring donations and monthly donor support.
Resources mentioned:
· Donate to Rage Against Addiction
· Eight Dimensions of Wellness workshops — resume writing, mental health, and more.
· County grant — enabling a certified peer recovery specialist.
· Monthly Donor Program Appeal for Rage Against Addiction --- Wendy and Rich explain how recurring gifts help meet urgent needs like mattresses, fo
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Chapters
1. Introduction to the 12 Days of Hope Podathon (00:00:00)
2. Sobering national stats on substance use disorder (00:01:48)
3. Wendy’s story and the founding of Rage Against Addiction (00:03:08)
4. Why better sober-living options were needed (00:06:42)
5. The meaning of the name “Rage Against Addiction” (00:07:38)
6. A daughter’s encouragement that drives the mission (00:11:29)
7. How programs and focus have evolved (00:12:48)
8. From fundraising to opening houses (00:14:20)
9. Current operations: three homes, always full (00:15:59)
10. Looking ahead: the goal of five houses (00:16:13)
11. Housing crisis and its role in recovery (00:16:52)
12. Rent and what it covers (00:17:36)
13. Intake process and house fit (00:18:21)
14. The first 30 days of blackout and building structure (00:19:01)
15. Making the houses true homes (00:20:08)
16. Addressing community concerns (“NIMBY”) (00:21:00)
17. Extending stays to one year for stronger outcomes (00:21:43)
18. Adding a peer recovery specialist (00:22:03)
19. Serving 25 women across three homes (00:22:34)
20. Why the Podathon matters (00:23:33)
21. Women in recovery as pillars of community (00:24:24)
22. When recovery suggestions work (00:25:58)
23. Donations making impact beyond Maryland (00:27:30)
24. Monthly Donor Program (00:29:10)
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