Ep 11: Still Standing: A Rural Farmer’s Journey Through Addiction and Recovery

In this powerful episode of the Rhino Resilience Podcast, I sit down with Jack Devie to talk about alcohol addiction, recovery, and the hidden struggles many people carry in rural communities. Jack shares his personal journey through addiction, what finally pushed him toward change, and how he has now maintained recovery for more than 7.5 years while continuing to farm and serve others as an Addiction Peer Support Specialist with Milestone Community Wellness. This conversation dives into: alcohol culture in rural communities stigma and isolation why so many people try to handle things alone the impact addiction has on families and daily life recovery, purpose, and rebuilding identity hope for people who may be struggling quietly right now This is an honest, real, and deeply important conversation about resilience, recovery, and what healing can look like in rural life. 🎙️ Listen now at rhinoresilience.com or on your favorite podcast apps. 📺 Watch now on YouTube. To connect with Jack Devie or learn more about recovery resources: Jack Devie [email protected] Milestone Community Wellness https://www.milestonecommunitywellnes... #RhinoResilience #RuralMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #RuralLife #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealth #AlcoholAddiction #RuralCommunities #Resilience #Recovery #Hope #FarmLife