Ever wonder what leadership looks like when compassion isn’t a buzzword but the operating system? I sit down with Brandi Amundsen, who went from LA’s intensity to the Ellensburg community and now leads Peers Rising, a recovery nonprofit built on connection, clarity, and real accountability. Her story moves from culture shock in grocery lines to the quiet confidence of a team that shows up for people every day without judgment—and without toxicity. Brandi opens up about stepping into leadersh...
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Ever wonder what leadership looks like when compassion isn’t a buzzword but the operating system? I sit down with Brandi Amundsen, who went from LA’s intensity to the Ellensburg community and now leads Peers Rising, a recovery nonprofit built on connection, clarity, and real accountability. Her story moves from culture shock in grocery lines to the quiet confidence of a team that shows up for people every day without judgment—and without toxicity. Brandi opens up about stepping into leadersh...
Beyond the Minnesota Model: Reimagining Addiction Treatment
Deep Dive with Dr D
21 minutes
4 months ago
Beyond the Minnesota Model: Reimagining Addiction Treatment
Send us a text What happens when the dominant approach to addiction treatment hasn't fundamentally changed since the 1950s? Drawing from personal experience both as a patient and professional in the field, I take you behind the curtain of America's addiction treatment system to reveal why our current approaches often fail those who need help most. The standard 28-day treatment model represents just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to effective recovery support. Research clearly shows tha...
Deep Dive with Dr D
Ever wonder what leadership looks like when compassion isn’t a buzzword but the operating system? I sit down with Brandi Amundsen, who went from LA’s intensity to the Ellensburg community and now leads Peers Rising, a recovery nonprofit built on connection, clarity, and real accountability. Her story moves from culture shock in grocery lines to the quiet confidence of a team that shows up for people every day without judgment—and without toxicity. Brandi opens up about stepping into leadersh...
