Recovery in Motion

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.

03/24/2026

👨‍🍳 Get ready for a culinary explosion, because Tomas Machado is in the Motion Maker spotlight!🏃‍♂️ This kitchen whiz is not only an amazing chef, but also a former Recovery in Motion client who's now a full-time employee - we're talking full-circle Motion Maker magic. Staff and clients alike adore him, so dig in to learn what makes Tomas our spicy Motion Maker this week. 👇👇👇

Q. What’s som**hing you hear in the kitchen every day that makes you laugh a little?

A. I would probably say Armando’s (co-worker) way of always making a joke about almost everything.

Q. What’s your reaction when someone asks what’s for dinner while you’re still cooking it?

A. Instant reply with a TAKE IT EASY!🤦‍♂️

Q. What’s your face like when people pop into the kitchen just to “see what’s going on”?

A. It's definitely a smile because i know just how much this kitchen plays a row in our clients and staff day.😁

Q. What’s one meal you make where you just know people are going to have opinions?

A. Maybe any kind of spicy food because some people just can't take the heat. 😂

Q. What’s som**hing people do around mealtime that always makes you shake your head?

A. Hands down Jesse turning up the 'Pink Pony Club' song.

Q. What’s som**hing about kitchen life that people definitely don’t realize?

A. Just the love and passion that we put into our daily meals and the pleasure I get from seeing everyone just enjoying their food.🍛

03/20/2026

💚 We’re Hiring: Full-Time LPN 💚
At Recovery in Motion, we don’t just treat addiction — we help people rebuild their lives. We’re looking for a compassionate, dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our supportive team in Fairmont, MN.

✅ Make an impact every day
✅ Work alongside a team that truly cares
✅ Help bring hope back to those who need it most

If you’re passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you! ❤️

📩 Apply today or message us for more details.
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ca011fcccf2cbdc&from=appshareandroid

03/13/2026

Get ready to meet the amazing Cole Sharp, LADC, our next highlighted employee in the 6️⃣th edition of, 'The Motion Makers.' 🏃‍♂️
Cole is truly one of a kind, and his picture says it all. 😁 We're talking talent, dedication, and a whole lot of heart. And the icing on the cake? He's recently achieved his licensure, and we couldn't be prouder of that accomplishment and to have him as an original staff member at Recovery in Motion. ❤️

Q. What made you decide to become a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) instead of som**hing less emotionally intense… like air traffic control? 🛩

A. I became an LADC because I genuinely love the recovery field. I’m a gentleman in long-term recovery myself, and at some point you realize the best way to stay grateful is to give back to the world that helped save your life.
Plus, guiding people through recovery felt like a better fit than air traffic control. Planes usually want to land safely. People in addiction sometimes try to fly straight back into the storm.

Q. Be honest… how much of your counseling wisdom comes from training and how much comes from life experience?

A. The textbooks taught me the map. Life experience taught me the terrain. School tells you what addiction looks like in theory. Recovery teaches you what it looks like when it’s sitting across from you in a folding chair drinking bad coffee.

Q. What’s your secret strategy when group gets awkwardly quiet? The classic “I’ll just wait…” move?

A. The long pause. I just sit there and wait for everyone to start getting uncomfortable. Someone always cracks eventually. It’s amazing how quickly people start talking when they realize the silence isn’t ending anytime soon.

Q. If you had to survive a 12-hour shift with only one thing, would it be coffee, snacks, or sarcasm? ☕

A. Sarcasm. Sarcasm has absolutely kept me sane. Coffee helps you stay awake… but sarcasm helps you survive hearing “This time will be different” for the third time before lunch.

Q. What’s the funniest thing a client has ever said in group that you probably shouldn’t have laughed at?

A. A client once said completely serious: "I used m**h once… for 15 years." 🤣

Q. What’s a phrase you say at work so often your coworkers could do an impression of you?

A. “Things of that nature.” Apparently I say it so much my coworkers could probably run group just by ending every sentence with it.

Q. If recovery had a mascot, what animal would it be and why?

A. A turtle. 🐢 Slow, steady, and stubborn enough to keep moving forward even when the road is long. Recovery isn’t about being the fastest — it’s about not quitting the race.

Q. Final important question: if the staff had a dodgeball tournament, are you winning it or blaming an old injury?

A. Oh I’m winning for sure. 😁 Especially if Tyler is on my team. That’s basically a guaranteed championship right there.

03/12/2026

Recovery in Motion is participating in the MSSA Conference in Minneapolis today! Engaging discussions, exceptional individuals, and numerous innovative ideas for enhancing services and recovery support across Minnesota.

We are eager to apply this knowledge upon our return. We were honored to join hundreds of vendors from throughout the state showcasing their products and services to the social services sector.

03/10/2026