Hello Runners,
Happy New Year!
This is a podcast episode I've wanted to complete for several months and what better time than New Years Day.
Earlier last year (2021), I had the opportunity to be in Los Angeles and met up with Leslie Gold, Executive Director, who started the non-profit, https://www.stridesinrecovery.org/ (Strides in Recovery). We met at https://chabadrehab.com/ (Chabad Treatment Center.)
https://www.stridesinrecovery.org/ (Strides in Recovery) is a Los Angeles based nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals overcome addiction. They work collaboratively with addiction treatment providers and other recovery communities such as the https://www.thebeaconhouse.org/ (Beacon House), leading goal-oriented group running and walking programs for people with substance use disorders. 
Leslie is an amazing woman making quite a difference in so many lives with https://www.stridesinrecovery.org/ (Strides in Recovery). Her commitment, dedication, consistency, and passion mixed with her love of running is giving those in their recovery journey encouragement and hope. https://www.stridesinrecovery.org/ (Strides in Recovery) provides a healthy platform for those in recovery to accomplish what they never thought possible. And, this all started from Leslie responding to an Ad. 
I walked away from my conversation with Leslie and those in recovery feeling enriched and hopeful, knowing https://www.stridesinrecovery.org/ (Strides in Recovery) is a positive, healthy program that will succeed in changing lives. And you will be touched in some way as you listen. I consider this the most important running episode I've released since I started the Feel Good Running podcast.
Maybe this episode will trigger you to make a difference by volunteering for a recovery program in your community. If you live in Los Angeles, check outhttps://www.stridesinrecovery.org/ ( Strides in Recovery). It may just change your life!
Thank you for listening to the https://feelgoodrunning.com/ (Feel Good Running Podcast), and please share this with your running friends and on your social media platforms. I would very much appreciate it.
Make a difference today! And remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. It's good for the soul!
~ Jim
 
SHOW NOTES
Strides in Recovery -https://www.stridesinrecovery.org/ ( Website )- https://www.facebook.com/groups/350982318716850 (FB Page )- https://www.instagram.com/stridesinrecovery/?hl=en (Instagram) - https://www.stridesinrecovery.org/donation (DONATE TO STRIDES IN RECOVERY)
Los Angeles Based Recover Centers - https://awakeningrecovery.org/ (Awakening Recovery) - http://www.shawlwomenshouse.org/ (SHAWL Woman's House) - https://houseofhopesp.org/ (House of Hope) - https://www.thebeaconhouse.org/ (Beacon House) - https://chabadrehab.com/ (Chabad Treatment Center) - https://fredbrown.org/ (Fred Brown Recovery Services) - https://thelasthouse.net/ (The Last House) - Tulua House
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