Welcome to the Movement: Why I Built This Platform
Hey, I’m Trent Carter—and I’m damn glad you’re here.
Whether you’re here because you’re in recovery, thinking about recovery, treating others in recovery, building a business, rebuilding your life, or just hungry for something more—welcome. This space is for you.
I built this platform for the fighters. The leaders. The second-chancers. The dreamers who are done waiting for permission.
For years, I’ve had one foot in the clinic and the other in the startup world—treating addiction on the front lines while launching a company from scratch in an underserved community. Along the way, I’ve learned that recovery and entrepreneurship have more in common than you might think. Both require vision. Courage. Relentless effort. And most of all—the right tools.
That’s what The Recovery Tool Belt is all about. And it’s what this site will bring to life every week.
Renew Health is Transforming Addiction Treatment in New Mexico
Why Now?
Because we are in the middle of the most complex addiction crisis in American history—and yet, the tools to truly support people are still scattered, stigmatized, or locked behind the wrong doors.
Because most people in healthcare are still reacting, not building. And most people with potential are stuck waiting for the “perfect time” to act.
Because I was tired of watching capable, brilliant people get sidelined by shame, bad systems, or outdated thinking.
And because I’ve seen what’s possible when people have the right information, the right inspiration, and the right support.
What You’ll Find Here
Hard truths and high standards about what it actually takes to recover, lead, and build something meaningful.
Evidence-based tools—for addiction recovery, healthcare innovation, and life transformation.
Stories that matter—from patients, providers, entrepreneurs, and people who’ve faced their limits and kept going.
Zero fluff. Zero shame. Just honest, practical wisdom from someone who’s in the trenches with you.
This Isn’t Just a Blog. It’s a Mission.
If you’re here to play small, sugarcoat the process, or wait until the stars align—this might not be your place.
But if you’re ready to grow, to build, to break through, and to believe again in what’s possible, then pull up a chair. Let’s build something that lasts.
I’ll be showing up here regularly with new blogs, behind-the-scenes content from Renew Health, insights from my podcast Beyond Limits, and raw lessons from the journey of building businesses, changing lives, and staying grounded in the process.
This is only the beginning.
Let’s get to work.
—Trent
About Trent Carter
Trent Carter is a clinician, entrepreneur, and addiction recovery advocate dedicated to transforming lives through evidence-based care, innovation, and leadership. He is the founder of Renew Health and the author of The Recovery Tool Belt.
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