In this episode of Recovering Out Loud, Anthony sits down with Alexandra Perry, Director of Business Development for Inpatient and Virtual Programs, and former Executive Director at Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres. With over a decade of experience across nonprofit shelters, addiction treatment, and higher education, Alexandra brings a powerful mix of lived experience, leadership insight, and compassion to the conversation.

Together, we unpack:

• The real link between workplace stress, burnout, and substance use

• Why “recovery is a privilege” for some — and how that must change

• The truth about hitting rock bottom and why prevention matters more than ever

• How trauma, shame, and silence keep people sick

• What organizations can do to create trauma-informed, supportive spaces for employees

This is a raw, human conversation about systemic change, courage, and connection — reminding us all that recovery starts with empathy and asking for help.