In this Podathon for Recovery episode, co-hosted with Wendy Beck, Kayla G shares how an emotional plea—“try harder”—and a brutal bottom pushed her to choose recovery, detox at home during COVID, and rebuild her life through Narcotics Anonymous. Now five years clean, a mom and a certified peer recovery specialist, Kayla advocates for mothers in Baltimore City navigating CPS and the courts, bringing empathy, accountability, and hope to families in crisis. It’s a raw, honest look at what it really takes to get clean and stay clean. 

Sponsored by Rage Against Addiction 

Guest Bio:  

Kayla G is a parent advocate with the Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore City and a certified peer recovery specialist. In recovery since 2020, she sponsors women in NA, supports mothers working toward reunification in CPS cases, and speaks candidly about addiction, domestic violence, accountability, and faith. She’s a devoted mom, engaged to be married, and passionate about turning pain into purpose. 

Main Topics: 

·         Podathon for Recovery: 12 Days of Hope benefiting Rage Against Addiction

·         The “try harder” moment: a friend’s grief-stricken plea that became Kayla’s mantra

·         Early meetings, NA as a safe space, and choosing recovery daily

·         Detoxing at home during COVID and why desperation mattered

·         Leaving an abusive relationship; accountability for harming others

·         Working a program: sponsor/sponsee relationships, home group, step work

·         Parenting in recovery and rebuilding trust with family

·         Advocacy: what parent advocates do in CPS cases; “Better Together” emphasis on mother-baby placement

·         System realities: time, patience, setbacks, and discouragement in reunification

·         Grief in the work: losing a client and not taking credit—or blame

·         Hope and resilience: weekends in jail, long processes, and the life she has today  

Resources mentioned: 

·         Donate to Rage Against Addiction 

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