EP17, The Power of Exercise in Addiction Recovery with Corey Gately

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In this episode of 'Unstoppable By Design,' host Matt Terry speaks with Corey Gately, a veteran clinician with 25 years of substance use recovery experience and a CrossFit Level 2 credential. They discuss the powerful role of exercise, particularly barbell training, in aiding addiction recovery. Corey's insights reveal how combining therapy with fitness can help people trade cravings for personal records and isolation for community. She also explains the neurobiology of addiction, how exercise can reset brain chemistry, and debunks myths about exercise in recovery. The episode includes practical advice for incorporating exercise into recovery journeys and emphasizes the importance of connection in overcoming addiction. If you or someone you love is navigating recovery, this conversation could be transformative.

Corey Gately, MLADC, is the Director of Substance Use Services at Concord Hospital Laconia and Franklin, Director of the Laconia Doorway, and a Clinician for Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center’s After Hours Doorway Program. With 25 years in the field, she provides therapy, crisis intervention, and oversees a Medication Assisted Treatment Program. A Juggernaut Fitness coach with L1, L2, and Drug and Alcohol Recovery Fitness Specialist credentials, Corey integrates fitness into recovery, helping individuals build strength, resilience, and community while sustaining long-term sobriety.

00:00 Introduction to Unstoppable By Design

00:28 Meet Corey Gately: Clinician and CrossFit Expert

00:58 The Intersection of Therapy and Training

02:47 Neurobiology of Addiction and Exercise

04:52 Building Community and Connection in Recovery

07:39 Peer Coaching and Bootcamp Benefits

15:16 Nutrition and Sleep: Pillars of Recovery

18:13 Myth Busting: Exercise and Recovery

22:09 Future of Fitness in Recovery

29:06 Conclusion and Unstoppable Challenge

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