Episode 36 Breaking the Stigma of Addiction and Criminal Records: Reclaiming Your Worth

Episode 36 September 30, 2025 00:17:54
Episode 36 Breaking the Stigma of Addiction and Criminal Records: Reclaiming Your Worth
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Episode 36 Breaking the Stigma of Addiction and Criminal Records: Reclaiming Your Worth

Sep 30 2025 | 00:17:54

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Today we are looking at Breaking the Stigma of Addiction and Criminal Records: Reclaiming Your Worth

The coffee shop was bustling with the usual morning crowd when Sarah noticed the familiar look cross her interviewer's face. The conversation had been going well until she disclosed her criminal record, as required by law for healthcare positions. The interviewer's demeanor shifted instantly—warmer tones became professional distance, genuine interest became polite dismissal. Sarah had encountered this reaction dozens of times, but it never stopped stinging.

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