Recovery in Motion

04/22/2026

Give it up for Amanda W.!!!🎊🎉🥳 This is a big anniversary and all of us at Recovery in Motion are so thrilled for you, your family, and the life you have created for yourself. ❤️

04/20/2026

🏃‍♂️ Guess what day it is? Yep, you guessed it - it's Motion Maker Monday 🎉 and we're super stoked to have Tyler Eggum, a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and total gym rat, on board. Tyler's almost as obsessed with working out as he is with his job, and we're not complaining. Like many of our Recovery in Motion staff, Tyler's a person in long-term recovery and he's always sharing his story of hope at various AA/NA meetings around town. Our clients adore him and so do we! ❤️ Find out all about Tyler below 👇👇👇

Q. Be honest—what saved you first: recovery… or the gym?

A. Honestly, I wouldn't have one without the other. I began both journeys simultaneously. The gym gave me a place to rebuild myself. But my recovery gave me the opportunity and a platform from which to rebuild. Always, Always, recovery first. Without that I lose everything.

Q. What’s harder: leg day or early recovery?

A. Lol, you have to take a leap of faith in both regards. You know it's going to be hard and you know it's going to hurt, you know you won't see results right away in either case. But you have faith that the results will come with discipline and routine. Early recovery I will hopefully only have to endure once, leg day comes twice per week. 😅😜

Q. What’s your most toxic trait: overtraining, too much caffeine, or thinking you can fix everyone?

A. Well, I would have to say that while these are all worth mentioning, my most toxic trait is my inflexibility when it comes to my routine and expecting others to accommodate. Routine keeps my recovery and fitness journey on track, though it isn't the responsibility of the people around me to maintain that routine. I don't like change and that's som**hing I need to work through.

Q. What’s your go-to work out when life’s testing your patience… and you need to not make bad decisions?

A. This is one for which I can take zero credit. When life tests me I have to surrender to my higher power. I have witnessed many things in my recovery in my own life and the lives of others in regards to challenges, miracles, and choices. I have learned one main lesson. You're never given more than you're capable of handling. I have survived every one of my worst days. So I adopted a philosophy of "what is this trying to teach me?", as opposed to "why is this happening to me?"

Q. What’s one “old habit” you traded in for som**hing healthier (or at least less destructive)?

A. Well, my m**h addiction was pretty unhealthy. LOL. I guess I traded that for a brighter future. And I'm comfortable with that transaction.

Q. What’s som**hing you’re weirdly disciplined about that most people would struggle with?

A. I have eaten the same meals every day (nearly every day, nobody's perfect) for 3 ½ years.

Q. Real talk—what’s harder to stay consistent with: recovery, workouts, or demanding clients?

A. Recovery and the gym are much easier as far as consistency is concerned. Those are for me. The services I provide for our clients are strictly for them. While I love seeing the success of our clients and genuinely enjoy helping people, empathy fatigue is very much a real thing. Somedays I struggle with the requests and needs of others, but then I get to see the light come back in someone's eyes, or the father get to see his children for the first time in months, or the key tag received at a meeting celebrating clean time. That's when I remember why I started working in recovery. Those moments where you have to fight back tears. Recovery gives back what addiction has taken. I get to witness that miracle every day. Recovery In Motion gave me that opportunity. 🫶🤘

04/17/2026

Wrapping up an incredible two days at the MARRCH Spring Conference in Breezy Point! This conference has once again proven to be a transformative space for connection, collaboration, and learning among professionals dedicated to advancing substance use disorder treatment and recovery services across Minnesota, particularly in our rural communities.

Over the past couple of days, Recovery in Motion had the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, hear innovative ideas, and connect with like-minded individuals who share a common mission: improving access, strengthening systems of care, and ultimately empowering more individuals and families to achieve lasting recovery.

Grateful for the valuable insights gained, the partnerships strengthened, and the collective passion shared throughout this event.🙏 Plus, the food was amazing!! Special thanks to Horowitz Health for the coconut shrimp! ❤️

Looking forward to harnessing this momentum to drive positive change and continue pushing forward together. Until next time, MARRCH! 💚

04/15/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Kelly Ostlund, Heather Kincer, Oscar Cease

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

04/15/2026

📢 We’re Hiring! Recovery in Motion in Fairmont, MN is looking for compassionate Behavioral Health Technicians. Make a difference every day—apply now! 💚

https://recoveryinmotionmn.com/careers

04/14/2026

Come stop by booth #40 & say hello if you are attending!

Spring in Minnesota is about renewal. Your work deserves that too.

Join us this month at Breezy Point Resort for the MARRCH Spring Conference! Get ready for two days of meaningful connection, fresh perspective, and real conversations around complex care.

Take a look at what’s waiting for you and secure your spot: https://www.marrch.org/page/spring-conference

04/13/2026

🏃‍♀️ It's Motion Maker Monday, and we are ecstatic to feature Carol Simpson, Owner and Director of Admissions and Billing in today's highlight reel. 🎞

Carol, who works remotely, is married to the handsome Oscar Cease, who is also featured in the photo. Carol's unwavering commitment to supporting individuals seeking to join our program is reflected in her around-the-clock work schedule, which often includes weekends. ⏳️

Her interactions with individuals struggling with addiction can be particularly demanding, as they may be intoxicated or under the influence of substances, and may not even recall their conversations the following day. 😬

Despite these challenges, Carol consistently exhibits professionalism and empathy, a rare combination that is truly exceptional. We are grateful for her dedication to maintaining a level head and working on the front lines to address addiction. Recovery in Motion is indeed fortunate to have her. ❤️🍀

Q. On a scale of 1 to “my phone is permanently attached to my hand,” how’s your work-life balance?

A. Honestly, it really depends on the day. It seems to be an all or nothing thing. When it is a "phone day" I usually want to throw it by noon, lol.
I don't have a work/life balance. I will normally answer or call back even on the weekends. I have to be to the point of my brain being mush for me to say " That can wait". If it can wait after hours I will let it, otherwise I'll deal with it as it comes.

Q. What’s your internal thought vs. what you actually say when someone goes, “I’ll call you back”?

A. Most people do call back. It's the ones that say they have a ride or are bringing themselves that there is an internal dialog with myself.

Q. What’s the most chaotic part of your day that people would never expect?

A. Probably charting when I have referrals from coming in non-stop via phone and email. The days where I no more than hang up one call and the phone is ringing again all while my email is dinging every couple minutes. A close second is keeping track where all the referrals are in the waiting process.

Q. If you had to sum up admissions in one brutally honest sentence, what would it be?

A. It's a great life if you don't weaken.

Q. What’s your go-to line when someone tries to convince you they “don’t really need treatment”?

A. I've actually never had someone tell me this. At this level of care, they know they need to be here. I have gotten referrals that would rather go do IOP but the courts disagree.

Q. At what point in the day do you realize… yeah, lunch isn’t happening?

A. Around 5p and technically I'm supposed to be done at 4:30p. Most days lunch doesn't happen.

Q. If your job came with a side effect warning, what would it say?

A. Post‑Work Social Exhaustion Warning
⚠️ Side Effects of Talking All Day at Work May Include:
Temporary loss of conversational capacity
Inability to respond with anything beyond “mm‑hmm”
Strong preference for silence, snacks, and horizontal positions Reduced tolerance for follow‑up questions such as
Reduced tolerance for follow‑up questions such as “So how was your day?”
This condition is normal and usually resolves after quiet time.
Do not initiate conversation unless necessary.

04/07/2026

🥳 Open to ALL 12-Step group members 🎉

04/07/2026

🎬 It's Motion Maker Monday! 🎉 This is our 10th Edition and it's no coincidence that 🏃‍♀️Susan Berg is featured because when it comes to dedication, heart, and simply killing it when it comes to nursing, Susan is a 10 out of 10! Susan works harder than just about anyone in the building and honestly, puts up with a lot of 💩. She comes in every day with a beautiful, gleaming smile on her face, and we are beyond lucky to have her at Recovery in Motion. Thank you for being such an awesome team member, and an amazing human being. You (and Frank) are very special to us. ❤️

Q. What’s som**hing you say so often at work that you catch yourself saying it outside of work too?

A. "Make good choices" and som**hing I tell myself more now than ever is "practice the pause"

Q. What’s som**hing that clients do all the time that they're not supposed to do, that drives your bonkers? 😳

A. They forget their paperwork for their appointments. 🤦‍♂️

Q. What’s a sentence you never thought you’d say regularly until you worked here?

A. Being a nurse, you say a lot of things that most people would never think of saying, so this is a hard one to answer. But this one is a pretty common one, "Where are you supposed to be?"

Q. What’s som**hing small that can instantly turn your whole shift around?

A. The most rewarding part of this job is seeing the transformation in the clients. Majority of them come into the program at their lowest and by the time they complete this program they are a completely different person. This is the part of my job that brings me coming back day after day.

Q. If your dog Frank could describe what you do at work, what would he say your job is? 🐕

A. Frank has come to work with me a few times so he is aware of what his mom does. He would probably say that mom runs around like a crazy woman and gets to hang out with guys who gave him lots of love.

Q. After a long shift, what’s the first thing you do when you get home (and does Frank help)? 🐾

A. First thing I do is give Frank one of my shoes, as his ritual is to hide my shoes so I can't leave again. After that I make dinner and either relax with Frank or take him on a walk or ride in the car. As you can tell, Frank is a BIG part of my world.

04/06/2026

Congratulations Teresa! 🎉

04/02/2026

03/27/2026

🏃‍♀️Buckle up, friends, because we've got second dose of Motion Maker highlights coming your way, and this one is twice as nice! 💁‍♀️ CPRS & Recovery in Motion OG, Teresa Pooley, is the star of the show, and she worked her magic to get everything done on time, so thanks for being a total rockstar, Teresa! 🪨⭐️

Not only is Teresa a beloved original staff member, but she's also a cat mom extraordinaire and recently said "yes" to her soulmate.💍 Congrats on all your successes, Teresa, and we're truly grateful for everything that you do!❤️

Q. What’s a moment where you had to laugh and think, “yep… I used to do the same thing”? 🤦‍♂️

A. I guess I have to say when clients take the remotes and hide them. I was in a half-way house with 29 women and one tv, and yes, I was one of the many that hid the remote so I could watch som**hing other than "Wheel of fortune" or "The Price is Right" 😄

Q. What’s som**hing you say to clients that you definitely needed to hear yourself at one point?

A. "Let it go and be patient" I absolutely hated when people said that to me, but it turns out they were spot on!

Q. What’s a moment at work where you had to keep it professional… but it was a close call? 😬

A. For this I would have to say when a group of clients cut off their jeans and t-shirts super short and walked around that way all day. Trying to be professional and serious with them was a real challenge that day because I couldn't look at them without laughing.😆

Q. What’s a reality about recovery that doesn’t get talked about enough?

A. The boredom you face when you first get into recovery. You are so used to spending all your time looking for, buying, thinking about or using your substance of choice, and when you get clean and sober, you really don't know what to do with yourself. It gets lonely and boring and very uncomfortable. Finding a good recovery network of people can help with that, and getting a sponsor is also a big help!

Q. What’s your go-to response when someone tries to outsmart the process?

A. I always say "how's that working for you?" Sometimes they come around to seeing that their way of doing things is the reason they are here, and then they may try what is suggested here.

Q. What’s som**hing about you that makes clients realize pretty quickly… they can’t BS you? 😄

A. I think it's my face...apparently my facial expression gives away what I am thinking. A lot of the clients say I have the "mom look" and they just know not to try things when I'm around.