
S3 Ep8: Ben Rudolph Pt. 2 Rudolph Recovery Specialist at Chestnut Health Systems
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May 12, 2026 · 30 min · Season 3 · Episode 8
About this episode
In this episode, Sarah and Ben Rudolph discuss his recovery journey and the importance of resilience in supporting others.
In this episode, Prevention Specialist Sarah is joined by Ben Rudolph, a Recovery Specialist at Chestnut Health Systems and an active member of the ROSC Care Council Region 2, supporting communities across Illinois. Ben is a certified drug and alcohol counselor, a peer recovery specialist, and someone with lived experience who has been in recovery since 2003. Together, they explore Ben’s personal journey, how he applies his experiences to support others, and the critical role resilience plays in sustaining long-term recovery. Tune in to hear a powerful and inspiring conversation.
People in this episode
Host: Sarah
Guest: Ben Rudolph
Topics covered
- recovery
- substance abuse
- personal journey
- resilience
- support systems
Keywords
- opioid epidemic
- recovery specialist
- drug counselor
- peer recovery
- long-term recovery
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chestnut Health Systems, ROSC Care Council Region 2
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