The power of connection in addiction recovery | Nicoletta Longo | TEDxBoston

The scale and scope of the addiction crisis is hard to digest. Nearly 50 million people in the US struggle with a substance use disorder, and of that baffling number, only 6% sought treatment.

Nicoletta Longo, founder of Namastay Sober, is reimagining not just sobriety support, but what socializing itself looks like. Bringing people together in a judgement-free, social, and vibrant community centering on yoga, exercise, and wellness activities instead of bar culture. The movement aims to fill the social void that those in recovery often face, replacing negative habits with positive ones to improve outcomes. The organization is already reaching 10k people a year and helping folks stay in recovery through the power of connection. Nicoletta Longo is the founder of NamaStay Sober, and an 850 hour meditation & mindfulness trainer. She is committed to empowering and enabling people to live a life that they love; the concept on which she developed NamaStay Sober. She is passionate about yoga, meditation and fitness and sees them as being an access to a fulfilled life.

[JCsTheWorld]

Thank you for your service and being such a powerful voice for something that matters so deeply. 🙏🏼💜

[JordanBray-Boston]

🥹🥹🥹 In every tiny tremble of your voice, I connected and felt what it is to be human and to lose someone. It's what we all feel when we take on something scary and bigger than ourselves. Thank you for bravely sharing your story and allowing others to connect ❤

[corriesification]

Powerful piece Nico. Thanks for sharing your story.

[BULLDOGFLOWBOSTON]

Powerful talk! Enjoyed this even more the second time 🙌.

[johnporriello]

Great Job Nico! I remember the start of Namastay Sober.

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[juliannebigler]

Yet again, another youtube video with a misleading title... Shouldn't this be called "The power of yoga in addiction recovery"?