Addiction, recovery, and wellness aren’t just abstract topics—they’re real battles being fought every single day. In this episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Stephen Sundquist of White Sands Treatment Centers, our Presenting Sponsor, to talk about what true healing looks like. Steve opens up about the mission behind White Sands—building an environment that prioritizes dignity, compassion, and real transformation for people navigating addiction and mental health struggles. Together, they dive into what separates White Sands from traditional treatment models, the urgent need for accessible care, and how recovery is not only possible, but a path to living fully again. **This episode explores:** -The White Sands philosophy: treating people, not just problems -Why mental health and recovery conversations belong at the forefront -The growing challenges in addiction treatment today -Stories of hope and transformation from the White Sands community -Why The Determined Society is proud to have White Sands as a Presenting Sponsor This is more than a discussion—it’s a reminder that with the right support, determination, and environment, recovery is always within reach. Connect with me : https://link.me/theshawnfrench?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY2s9TipS1cPaEZZ9h692pnV-rlsO-lzvK6LSFGtkKZ53WvtCAYTKY7lmQ_aem_OY08g381oa759QqTr7iPGA Stephen Sundquist https://www.instagram.com/thesteve310/ White Sands Treatment Centers https://www.instagram.com/whitesandstreatment/ https://linktr.ee/whitesands_?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=0fd40255-d9eb-460d-9eed-1d9197202607 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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