ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Join host Christopher Archiopoli on King County Recovery Conversations as he sits down with Kristine Moreland, Executive Director of The More We Love. Kristine’s journey from a childhood shaped by homelessness, addiction, and trauma, to becoming a passionate advocate for women and children in crisis, is deeply moving and rooted in personal experience.
In this candid episode, Kristine opens up about her commitment to being “somebody’s constant” and the healing power of turning pain into purpose. Listeners will be drawn into stories of street outreach, the challenges of leading with authenticity, and the creation of a recovery-based crisis center that welcomes women and children where they are. Her reflections on willingness, faith, and the necessity of empathy in service are both honest and inspiring.
Takeaways include the importance of partnership, embracing multiple pathways to recovery, and building community through love and accountability. Kristine’s dedication is a reminder that real change happens when we show up, listen, and walk alongside others—no matter where they’re starting from.
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Learn more about The More We Love and support their mission: https://www.themorewelove.com/
Learn more about King County Recovery Coalition and the work they do here: https://www.kcrecovery.org/
The King County Recovery Coalition is a regional coalition of the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA). Learn more about the WRA and the work they do here: https://www.washingtonrecoveryalliance.org/
If you are experiencing substance, use disorder, problem gambling, and/or a mental health challenge, please visit the Washington Recovery Helpline for resources and a 24-hour helpline: https://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/
King County Recovery Conversations is a podcast on a mission to celebrate recovery and help break the stigma of addiction and mental health. In each episode, policy experts, program professionals, and those with lived experience join host Heather Venegas to share stories of hope, resilience, and healing in our community. Together, we’ll learn about the various pathways to recovery – and the services and support systems available to anyone impacted by addiction and mental health. Whether you're someone seeking recovery, someone in recovery, a family member or friend, or a healthcare professional, this podcast is for you.
Connect with King County Recovery Coalition online, on Facebook (@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition), or on YouTube (@KingCountyRecoveryCoalition).
If you have feedback or show ideas, contact host Heather Venegas at heather@kcrecovery.org.
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