Finding My Footing: Reggie's Journey Through the WIN Program

About this episode

Reggie shares his journey through the WIN program, discussing his struggles with confidence and the support he received in finding stability and self-worth.

In this heartfelt episode, Kim and Ashley sit down with Reggie , a client of Woodland Centers’ WIN program, to explore his personal journey navigating employment and mental health. Reggie shares his honest struggles with confidence, the challenge of getting back behind the wheel, and how working with his job coach helped him find stability and self-worth. Through his story, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the power of persistence, community support, and the importance of individualized job placement. It’s a story of quiet strength and hope—and a reminder that meaningful work can be a cornerstone of recovery.

People in this episode

Hosts: Kim, Ashley

Guest: Reggie

Topics covered

• employment
• mental health
• personal journey
• community support
• job coaching
• recovery

Keywords

• WIN program
• mental health
• employment
• job coach
• community support
• recovery
• self-worth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Woodland Centers

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