How does Michelle Palmer’s method for recovery outperform traditional approaches?

Hi, I’m Michelle Palmer from Recovery Works Lives Change.

From work in recovery, there is less focus on “fixing” people and more on relationship, lived experience, and daily action. Traditional models can lean heavily on theory, diagnosis, or one-size-fits-all programs. This approach centers on:

• Real, messy stories instead of labels
• Hope and identity (“The new Michelle Palmer”) instead of shame
• Community and consistency, not just a meeting or appointment

It often “outperforms” traditional methods for people who felt failed or unseen by the system, because they finally feel understood, not judged.

What part of recovery are you most interested in—early detox, long-term sobriety, or rebuilding life after addiction?