Rough Stones
Episode 192 of The Path to Authenticity features Allen Schwartz. Allen is a recovery advocate who also serves as a prayer chaplain at Unity of the Palm Beaches. He’s been an important figure in my life since we first met in 1996. And, he’s one of those people who makes everyone smile when he walks in the room. I’m grateful Allen agreed to be a guest. We had this conversation the evening of January 6, 2021. I was happy to talk to Allen on such a troubling day in America.
If you enjoy this episode, you might also like episode 63.
As person in long-term recovery, Allen Schwartz is well known in the Palm Beach County recovery community. His professional career began shortly after he moved to West Palm Beach in 1991. Over his decades-long career, Allen has worked at a number of substance abuse treatment facilities in various roles, including as an admissions specialist, a behavior health technician, group facilitator, and community relations specialist. In addition to also serving his community as a volunteer over the years, he is an accomplished photographer.
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Tom Gentry is an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor (ICADC). He provides recovery coaching for individuals, family coaching for people with loved ones who suffer from substance use disorders, and transitional coaching for people amid significant life changes. He has spent more than 25 years working with people and families affected by addiction and related issues. Learn more about Tom and his work by visiting tomgentry.net.
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