TikTok’s Recovery Community with Ryann Cooke and Jordan Shelton

Episode notes

We often hear about the negative impacts social media can have on mental health, but Ryann Cooke and Jordan Shelton’s lives changed for the better because of the community they found on TikTok. Ryann and Jordan both decided to stop drinking in their 20s after coming to terms with the fact that alcohol was negatively affecting them. They each posted about their experiences on TikTok and received not only generous support from viewers, but also many messages from people who had similar stories. Ryann and Jordan join Elizabeth Vargas on “Heart of the Matter” to talk about why they decided to stop drinking, the tie between storytelling and connection and how their vulnerability has allowed them to find supportive communities on social media. Explore more on topics and themes discussed in this episode: Alcohol: What Parents Need to Know to Help Protect Children, Teens and Young Adults Long Term Recovery from Addiction Alcohol Screening and Abstinence and Moderation Mobile Messaging Editor’s Note : The views and opinions expressed on “Heart of the Matter” are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction.

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