Healing in the Outdoors: Taylor Richards on Recovery Beyond

About this episode

Taylor Richards shares their journey of recovery and the role of outdoor adventures in healing.

Join host Christopher Archiopoli in conversation with Taylor Richards, a recovery coach and SUDP at Recovery Beyond, whose powerful story is rooted in resilience through loss, trauma, and transformation. Taylor Richards shares the impact addiction had on their family, the journey out of darkness, and the importance of finding trust and community along the path to healing. Listeners will hear how Recovery Beyond and peer support were lifelines, and how outdoor adventures – from hiking to mountaineering – became tools for connection and growth. Taylor Richards reflects on the many ways recovery is possible, the gifts it brings, and the value of showing up for others. The conversation is honest, uplifting, and filled with hope, offering takeaways for anyone touched by addiction or mental health challenges. Resources from the episode: Get to know Recovery Beyond and their outdoor-focused recovery programs ⁠here⁠: https://recoverybp.org/ Learn more about Evergreen Treatment Services ⁠here⁠: https://www.evergreentreatment.org/ Learn more about King County Recovery Coalition and the work they do ⁠here⁠: https://www.kcrecovery.org/ The King County Recovery Coalition is a regional…

People in this episode

Host: Christopher Archiopoli

Guest: Taylor Richards

Topics covered

• recovery
• addiction
• mental health
• outdoor activities
• community support
• personal transformation

Keywords

• recovery coach
• addiction
• mental health
• outdoor adventures
• peer support
• transformation
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Recovery Beyond, Evergreen Treatment Services, King County Recovery Coalition, Washington Recovery Alliance, Washington Recovery Helpline

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