Life, Love, and Hustle

How To Overcome Addiction and Rebuild Lives w/ Andrea's House Founder Carleah Summers

Episode Summary

Meet Carleah Summers, a woman on a mission to help people overcome addiction and rebuild their lives. As the founder of Andrea's House, Carleah provides crucial support and resources to families in transition due to addiction. Having faced her own battle with substance abuse, Carleah's 17 years of sobriety have given her the insight and expertise needed to make a real difference in the lives of others. Alongside her work at Andrea's House, Carleah is also active in local politics, proving that she's dedicated to creating positive change in her community.

Episode Notes

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Gain valuable insights into Andrea's House's transformative impact on the lives of recovering women and their children.
• Dispel common misconceptions surrounding addiction, delving into the genetic factors at play and debunking the notion of choice.
• Hear Carleah Summer's awe-inspiring journey to recovery, fueled by unwavering hope, faith, and resilience.
• Appreciate the indispensable role of supportive communities and networks, offering vital assistance to families healing from addiction.
• Recognize the immense importance of kindness and advocacy in uplifting the lives of domestic violence and homelessness survivors.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction, 

00:03:12 - Inspiration for Andrea's House, 

00:08:54 - Overcoming Addiction, 

00:11:01 - Lessons Learned, 

00:14:59 - The Idea for Andrea's House, 

00:18:01 - The Services Provided at Andrea's House, 

00:20:33 - The Importance of Skill-Building in Recovery, 

00:22:57 - The Importance of Advocating for Families, 

00:28:35 - Carleah's Political Run, 

00:32:58 - The Documentary on Andrea's House, 

00:36:24 - Carleah's Superpower, 

00:38:32 - How to Get Involved with Andrea's House, 

00:39:39 - Carleah's Schedule, 

00:40:08 - Conclusion, 

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