Why Every Addiction Has a "Why": Adrienne Bumpers on Trauma-Informed Recovery

God + Mental Health Podcast · Sep 17, 2026 · 40m · transcript

Episode Summary

What does faith-based addiction recovery look like when it treats trauma and mental health as seriously as the addiction itself? In this episode of the Guided Mental Health Podcast, Roslyn talks with Adrienne Bumpers, Director of The Potter's House at Atlanta Mission, about the year-long residential program that walks men through recovery from substance abuse and homelessness. They cover why addiction and mental health are inseparable, what actually happens inside the program's first 30 days, and why understanding the "why" behind addiction matters more than treating…