Eric Mills - The Legacy Project with Jim Copple

Eric Mills - The Legacy Project with Jim Copple

From The Legacy Project with Jim Copple by James Copple

July 2, 2025 · 45 min · Season 4 · Episode 40

About this episode

Eric Mills shares his journey of transforming trauma into purpose and community impact.

Eric Mills, CEO of Thrive in Martin County, Kentucky, shares his remarkable journey of turning trauma into purpose, addiction into opportunity, and legacy into action. In this interview with Jim Copple, Eric unpacks what it means to "give it all you’ve got" — not just for your family, but for your entire community. From pioneering recovery-to-workforce programs to teaching his kids the power of faith and service, Eric’s story is a blueprint for rural transformation in America. Don’t miss his...

People in this episode

Host: Jim Copple

Guest: Eric Mills

Topics covered

  • trauma
  • addiction
  • community service
  • rural transformation
  • faith
  • recovery programs

Keywords

  • trauma
  • addiction
  • community
  • recovery
  • faith
  • service
  • Kentucky
  • legacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Thrive in Martin County

Places: Kentucky

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