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Serena on Addiction, Recovery, and the Dog That Saved Her Life | Episode 18

Serena on Addiction, Recovery, and the Dog That Saved Her Life | Episode 18

Update: 2025-08-28
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In this episode of Sober Spill, Isabel sits down with Serena Saunders, a woman in long-term recovery and the manager of the SPCA International’s Positive Recovery Program. Serena shares her powerful story of growing up in a family shaped by addiction, getting sober during Covid, surviving cancer and how animals — especially dogs — became a lifeline in her healing. She opens up about her first dog, Oscar, who quite literally saved her life, to building a national program that helps people in recovery keep their pets safe while seeking treatment - ensuring no one has to choose between sobriety and their best friend. Her journey is one of resilience, compassion, and the healing bond between humans and animals. If you’ve ever wondered how sobriety can transform not just your own life but also the lives of others (including four-legged friends), this episode will move and inspire you.
Learn more about SPCA International's Pawsitive Recovery Program: https://www.spcai.org/our-work/pawsitive-recovery

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Serena on Addiction, Recovery, and the Dog That Saved Her Life | Episode 18

Serena on Addiction, Recovery, and the Dog That Saved Her Life | Episode 18

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