Recovery Matters! Podcast
143 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA podcast from one of the nation's original Recovery Community Organizations - CCAR. CCAR envisions a world where the power, hope, and healing of Recovery from addiction is thoroughly understood and embraced. We invite guests from all areas of the Recovery Movement to explore the concept of recovery with us, share their stories, and have real discussions that move us toward that world which we envision.
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Facing Cancer Again: A Real and Raw Conversation
March 05, 2024 18:20 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this raw and deeply personal conversation, previously recorded on 2/6/24, Sandy and Phil Valentine openly discuss Phil's cancer diagnosis and the impact it is having on their lives. As Phil is preparing to start chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin's B Cell Lymphoma, they reflect on their experiences of Phil's previous bout with cancer in 2010. Sandy expresses her struggle with seeing her partner in pain again while Phil shares his contemplation on death, revealing spiritual questions and emotiona...
Journey through Recovery: A Conversation with Dr. Rick Davila
December 19, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBJourney through Recovery: A Conversation with Dr. Rick Davila In this podcast episode, Dr. Rick Davila shares his personal journey with recovery from alcohol addiction which started in October 1966, when he was only seven years old. He shares about his transformative years, the importance of 12-step recovery programs and his strong emphasis on AA meetings for his recovery. Davila explains his experience of transitioning from a troubled adolescent, a military stint and his struggle with heavy...
Conversations on Recovery: An Open Discussion with Kevin Connelli
November 21, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBConnolly shares his personal experiences with drug and alcohol addiction, the impact it had on his relationships and the constant cycle of recovery and relapse. He discusses his experiences with treatment centers and the struggle of finding inner peace. Despite battling his addiction, Connelli also opens up about his desire to help others, hinting at potentially becoming a recovery coach himself. The candid dialogue offers a deep and genuine insight into the struggles, fears, and hopes surro...
Self-Detoxification and the Road to Sobriety
November 14, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBA conversation with Nico Morales about his journey through addiction, recovery, and personal development. 00:00 Starting the Recovery Journey 01:18 Embracing Recovery 02:50 Overcoming Addiction 05:05 A Typical Day in Addiction 02:46 Finding Purpose in Recovery 41:22 Recovering from Collapse Hips 45:18 Conclusion
From Prison to Transformation: Jesse's Journey of Recovery and Redemption
September 26, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this riveting episode, Jesse shares his tumultuous journey from incarceration to recovery. With multiple stints in prison and unsuccessful treatments, he found himself at the crossroads of life when his brother faced a life-threatening accident. Forced to confront the reality of his choices, Jesse took the difficult path towards self-improvement, personal growth, and healing. Now a recovery coach at Teen Challenge, he offers an unflinching look at the struggles and triumphs of fighting add...
Turning Advocacy into Action: Randy Anderson's Journey from Recovery to Reform
September 12, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode of the Recovery Matters Podcast, host Phil interviews Randy Anderson, a person living in long-term recovery since January 9, 2005. Randy is also a recovery coach and the founder of Bold North Recovery. The episode delves into Randy's journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the significant role that law enforcement intervention played in his life. Randy shares a pivotal moment in his treatment when a counselor's challenging words ignited his determination to recover. ...
The Power of Mentorship in Recovery
August 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBNicole, a dedicated recovery coach, and advocate, shares her transformative journey through addiction, recovery, and becoming a guiding force in the lives of others. Nicole's story begins with her struggles with substance use, which led to an eventual realization of her need for change. With determination and support, she embarked on a path of recovery, facing challenges and rebuilding trust with her children along the way. Nicole's dedication to mental health and the holistic aspects of rec...
Renegade Recovery: Embracing Diverse Paths to Healing
August 15, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this podcast episode, Sandy and Phil interview Kathie, who shares her journey of recovery and how she helps others on their recovery paths. Kathy's story is a unique blend of personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Kathie's life took a significant turn when she became involved with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in 2010, which she credits with saving her life and changing her lifestyle. She emphasizes the transformative impact of AA's 12-step program on her life. However, Kathie also in...
The Importance of Harm Reduction: A Conversation with Corri Mercy
August 08, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBCorri, a harm reduction advocate, shares her journey of personal recovery from substance use and self-destructive behaviors. They discuss their role as the manager of drug user health at Nastad, a nonprofit organization focusing on harm reduction. Corri explains that Nastad operates a Technical Assistance Center for Harm Reduction, providing resources and training to support harm reduction practices for various organizations and individuals. They introduce harm reduction strategies like syri...
Recovery Movie Meetups | Ted Perkins
August 01, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBTed Perkins is a former Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Studio executive, university lecturer, public speaker, Hollywood producer, virtual reality entrepreneur, and successful working film and TV series screenwriter. He volunteers his time as an addiction and recovery YouTube personality, sobriety mentor, and has helped thousands of people on their recovery journey through his essays, videos and weekly SMART Recovery meetings. He is the author of ADDICTED in FILM: Movies We Love About the...
Recovery from Addiction: The Importance of Community and Evidence-Based Practices
July 25, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this podcast episode, Dr. Cassandra Dorius and hosts Phil & Sandy discuss the importance of community and evidence-based practices in recovery from addiction. Dr. Dorius, who lost her brother to alcoholism, shares her personal experiences with addiction and recovery, and her work in establishing Recovery Community Centers (RCCs) in Iowa. She emphasizes the importance of creating welcoming spaces for people in recovery, and the need for flexibility and adaptability in providing support. ...
Powerlessness Over Alcohol: Taylor's Story of Acceptance and Recovery
July 18, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBTaylor's story begins with her early exposure to alcohol and its social allure, leading her into a tumultuous world of partying and experimentation with drugs. As she delves into her twenties, she finds herself spiraling into codependent and abusive relationships. Despite attempts to pursue education, her life seems fragmented and lacking stability. However, amidst the chaos, Taylor's determination shines through as she takes the brave step of seeking therapy. Her therapist becomes a guiding...
Finding Your True Self in Sobriety, Even When Your Partner Doesn't Support your Recovery
July 11, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBAs a recovery coach with over six years of sobriety, Sonia Kahlon shares her personal struggles with addiction and how she found her path to healing. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Sonia has been living in the States for 25 years. She reflects on her early experiences attending non-12-step meetings, where she initially felt disconnected from the recovery community. Growing up as the only Indian kid in a predominantly white school, Sonia always felt like she didn't fit in, a common expe...
Navigating Addiction, Trauma, and the Quest for Visibility
June 20, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode of the Recovery Matters Podcast, our guest Katrina opens up about her journey, starting from a young age. Growing up in a chaotic and dysfunctional household, Katrina felt invisible, yearning to be seen and heard. She found solace in substances, which initially numbed her inner demons and provided a sense of belonging. As she delves into her story, Katrina reflects on her early experiences with alcohol at the age of 11, a pivotal moment that awakened something within her. Seek...
Tiffany's Harrowing Journey through Addiction and Resilience | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 121
May 23, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this gripping podcast episode, we meet Tiffany, a 33-year-old hospital patient with a harrowing journey of addiction and resilience. Tiffany shares her story, beginning with her troubled childhood, marked by strict parenting and sexual abuse. Seeking solace outside her home, she turned to drugs and joined a gang at the age of 16. As Tiffany's drug use escalated, she experimented with various substances, including cocaine and opioids. Unaware of the risks and dangers, she became dependent ...
Shaun Weiss, The Mighty Ducks Star, Shares His Inspiring Story of Recovery | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 120
May 16, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBPrepare to be inspired as Shaun Weiss, renowned for his role as Greg Goldberg in The Mighty Ducks, joins Phil and Sandy on an episode of the captivating Recovery Matters podcast. Shaun's story is one of resilience, as he not only triumphed over addiction but also overcame homelessness and the challenges of life on the streets. Throughout this engaging conversation, he shares his path to recovery and how he continues to nurture his well-being today. Initially perplexed by the inspiration othe...
Chelsea's Journey to Sobriety and Mental Health Wellness | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 119
May 02, 2023 08:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBChelsea grew up in a religious part of the South United States. After graduating from high school, she moved out of her parents' house and began partying, smoking weed and eventually trying drugs like ecstasy and crystal meth. She thought she was just having a good time with everyone else, but quickly realized that her substance use had become an addiction. Chelsea began to experience sleep deprivation as a result of her drug use. She would stay up for days at a time, and when she finally di...
Finding Redemption: Overcoming Addiction and Violence | Ryan Sims | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 118
April 25, 2023 08:30 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBRyan Sims, a Department of Corrections Recovery Coach, discusses his difficult childhood experience, including his mother's drug addiction and molestation, and his early experiences with drinking and smoking, which eventually led to his first time in prison. He also reflects on finding acceptance and identity while incarcerated, his journey of recovery and self-acceptance, and how his life changed after finding recovery through a recovery coach. As a former member of a well known biker gang, ...
Exploring Addiction and Recovery through Storytelling and Acting | Bob Lo Bue | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 117
April 18, 2023 08:30 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB"Visions" is a moving play that tackles substance use and recovery through depicting the journey of addiction and the awakening of individuals to their problem, leading them to seek help and join Twelve Step programs. The play has reached tens of thousands of people, with the troupe performing in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, shelters, youth houses, and correction centers, where they use the powerful medium of theater to educate about addiction and show that recovery is possible. The pla...
TikTok Famous to Suicide Prevention Champion | Rex ShadesEagle | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 116
April 11, 2023 08:30 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBRex ShadesEagle returns to our podcast, discussing the unexpected success of his TikTok video which gained 3.6 million views. Despite the popularity, Rex opens up about the online hate he received, challenging his statements about staying awake for 31 days. He also talks to us about his upcoming Ride 4 Life USA bike tour for suicide prevention. Visit www.knowlovefoundation.org to donate and for more information.
Healing Childhood Trauma and Navigating Addiction: A Journey to Sobriety with Rob Decker | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 115
April 04, 2023 08:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode of the Recovery Matters podcast, Rob Decker of Rise as Lions shares his personal experience with trauma and addiction, emphasizing the importance of bringing traumas to light without judgment or shame. He recalls his own journey of recovery and the moment of clarity that led him to turn his life around. Rob discusses the reality of sobriety and how it involves ongoing work and mindfulness. He explains that his own childhood experiences of rejection, neglect, isolation, and aba...
From Struggle to Strength: Phil Valentine's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 114
March 28, 2023 08:30 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBRecovery Matters Podcast host Phil Valentine is interviewed as shares his personal experiences with addiction and recovery. From growing up in Manchester, Connecticut to the impact of alcohol and drug use on academic performance, he discusses the challenges and regrets of struggling with addiction in college. He also delves into cocaine addiction and recovery, including the impact on relationships and health. Faith's role in recovery is explored, as well as the importance of building a recov...
Overcoming Addiction and Finding a New Path: A Journey of Recovery with TJ | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 113
March 21, 2023 08:30 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBTJ, a recovery advocate and Young People And Family Services program manager at CCAR, shares his journey of overcoming addiction and finding a new career path. Topics discussed include growing up in a divorced household, experiencing drugs and alcohol for the first time, early adoption of opiates, medication-assisted treatment, Narcan accessibility, creating a supportive space for parents in recovery, and more.
From Innocence to Addiction: Jack's Journey with Alcoholism | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 112
March 14, 2023 08:30 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBJack reflects on his experience with alcohol addiction, beginning with a seemingly innocent encounter with alcohol at a party with friends during high school. He recalls getting caught drinking for the first time by his parents, and then using alcohol to cope with the pandemic-induced lack of social connection and activities. As Jack’s addiction progressed, he began to drink heavily and got into encounters with the police. Jack’s parents (interviewed in last week’s Recovery Matters Podcast)...
Conversation with Parents of Teen Struggling with Substance Use | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 111
March 07, 2023 09:30 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThis conversation centers around the challenges Tom, his wife Sheila, and their family faced in trying to help their son, Jack, recover from addiction. They talk about how they tried various unsuccessful methods to get him to stop, and the challenges of looking for a college that could provide a supportive recovery environment . Eventually, they were lucky enough to find one with a collegiate recovery program, the University of Connecticut aka UConn.
The Healing Power of Touch | Nanette Ginse | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 110
February 28, 2023 09:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBNanette Ginse, a licensed massage therapist and board-certified reflexologist, has a passion for teaching and bodywork. She has traveled to China to experience Chinese medicine and worked as an instructor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory and Acupressure for 18 years. Nanette's interest in helping others led her to found a non-profit organization, Self Care For Recovery, in February 2022. Her mission is to provide free therapeutic bodywork to women in early sobriety who cannot afford com...
Building a Recovery Community In The UK | Calliese Conner | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 109
February 21, 2023 09:30 - 56 minutes - 52 MBCalliese Conner shares her journey to becoming a recovery coach and building a recovery community in the UK. She reflects on her experience with the Recovery Coach Academy and her passion for bringing more recovery resources to her community. Also discussed is the importance of treating people as resources and the impact of language and relationships in the recovery process.
Discovering the Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga with Mukta Kaur Khalsa | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 108
February 14, 2023 09:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this podcast, guest Mukta shares her personal journey of discovering the therapeutic benefits of yoga and how it has transformed her life. She emphasizes the importance of practicing what you preach and living the lifestyle you share with others. Mukta discusses the concept of the embroidery of hours, a peaceful time of the day that begins two and a half hours before sunrise, where many spiritual people perform morning prayers and connect their body, mind, and spirit. She also talks about ...
Bringing Families Into The Recovery Conversation | Kate Duffy | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 107
February 07, 2023 09:30 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBKate Duffy is an Interventionist and Family Addiction Expert. She is a catalyst for change who has been inspiring recovery and healing since she got sober herself in 2013. After facing and overcoming her own battle with substance abuse, Kate saw and felt the missing pieces at the recovery initiative Tipping Point™. She has since made it her life’s mission to bring families into the recovery conversation™. Through hundreds of interventions, Kate has created a proven family recovery model wher...
Longtime Recovery Community Center Volunteer Tyrone Johnson | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 106
January 31, 2023 09:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBTyrone, a longtime volunteer for the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), joins us on this week’s Recovery Matters Podcast.
From the Streets of the South Bronx to a Life of Sobriety | Connie Pacheco | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 105
January 24, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBConnie Pacheco, born in Puerto Rico and migrated to New York City at the age of five, reflects on her experience growing up in the South Bronx and being adopted as a young child. She remembers being scared of the unfamiliar living conditions, feeling disconnected from her biological family, addiction, and almost losing her life being in the center of a dangerous altercation between rival drug dealers. However, her biological mother saved her not only by dragging her out of that dangerous situ...
From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction | Mary Beth O'Connor | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 104
January 17, 2023 09:30 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBWith wit and unabashed honesty, Mary Beth O’Connor shares her remarkable three-phase journey: the abuse and trauma that drove her to teenage drug use, the chaos that ensued from her addiction; and how she developed a personalized secular recovery plan that led to twenty-nine years of sobriety. Her story proves any addict can recover and anyone can build a productive and happy life, no matter how low the bottom or how deep the pain. Within a week of being born, O’Connor was dropped off at a ...
Life After Prison: Staying Sober and Starting Fresh | Juan Pagan Rivera | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 103
January 03, 2023 09:30 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBOur guest Juan spoke about his experience with addiction and recovery, and how he has been able to maintain sobriety. He talks about his difficult childhood growing up with a father who was addicted to drugs and often got kicked out of the house. Juan also describes growing up in a neighborhood filled with drugs and violence. At a young age, he began using drugs and selling them to make money. This led to him being incarcerated at 13 years old, and joining a gang in prison just to survive. ...
Helping Others in Recovery | Tina Perry | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 102
December 27, 2022 09:30 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB***A QUICK WARNING***: This episode contains mention of a suicide attempt and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. Tina is the founder and Lead Certified Peer Support Specialist at Just Listen, a nonprofit organization that helps people in long-term recovery. She has been in recovery for over 30 years and has a background in healthcare, business, and volunteering. Tina serves on several recovery advocacy councils and enjoys traveling and spending time with her family in her free t...
Tina Perry's Journey of Overcoming Addiction and Starting a Nonprofit to Help Others | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 102
December 27, 2022 09:30 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB***A QUICK WARNING***: This episode contains mention of a suicide attempt and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. In this podcast episode, Tina Perry shares her personal story of overcoming addiction and the traumatic event that led her to try and take her own life. She also discusses how her daughter struggled with substance use and how her passing inspired Tina to start a nonprofit organization to support others in similar situations. Tina is an advocate for improving the treat...
Recovery Reiki |Tara Moreno-Wallen | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 101
December 20, 2022 09:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBTara Moreno-Wallen is a woman in long-term recovery who has worked with people struggling with addiction, codependency, and trauma. She is the founding director of Serenity House Communities and co-owner of Green Tara Holistics. Moreno-Wallen has also trained over 100 people in Usui Reiki and developed a whole-person approach to healing called Recovery Reiki, which includes energy medicine, inner child healing, meditation, gut health, and crystal healing. Moreno-Wallen is an author and has re...
Sound Healing | Kelvin Young | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 100
December 13, 2022 09:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBKelvin Young is a certified sound healer, recovery support specialist and owner of Kelvin Young, LLC. He is also a person in sustained recovery which means he hasn't used alcohol or any other drug to cope with his mental and emotional distress since March 6th, 2009. Kelvin received his recovery coaching training at CT Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) and his Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) certification at Recovery University. (Advocacy Unlimited) He is also trained in Intentional Pe...
Psychedelic-Assisted Recovery | Mark Guckel | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 99
December 06, 2022 09:30 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBMark Guckel, RCPF, is a recovery coach, paralegal, and educator with lived experience overcoming the root causes of his treatment-resistant addiction to harmful substances with the help of psychedelic medicines. He has several years of professional experience providing peer support services, helping people find meaning out of their psychedelic experiences, and consulting with entheogenic churches in the United States. As a recoveree, Mark found a sense of stigma associated with psychedelic m...
Addiction, Tragedy and Recovery | Liz Torres | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 98
November 29, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBWelcoming all of our new TikTok listeners! For a long time Liz lost her smile due to her substance use... * Her father put her up for adoption * She endured a lot of abuse * At 17 she connected with a 40 year old drug supplier who introduced her to cocaine, and gave her access to endless amounts of it * Her cocaine use got so bad that her eyes, nose and ears doctor had to intervene with emergency surgery…she continued using after that * Kept up a job and was well liked there until peo...
Inspiring People To Inspire People | Mike Fiore | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 97
November 22, 2022 09:30 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBA BIG welcome to all of our new listeners from TikTok! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We hope you enjoy one of our past episodes that you might have missed... ICYMI (Re-post from May 2022) Brooklyn native Mike Fiore has been a person in recovery from addiction, coming up on a year now. While in treatment, and living in a treatment facility, he started a non-profit organization ‘Inspire 2 Inspire’ to inspire people to help others, and inspire those people to pay it forward.
Healing From Childhood Trauma- Rex ShadesEagle | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 96
November 15, 2022 09:30 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB***A QUICK WARNING***: This episode contains raw depictions of traumatic events, which include sexual abuse/violence towards minors and mention of a suicide attempt. Listener discretion is heavily advised. Rex ShadesEagle overcame his addiction after 27 years by addressing his childhood pain. From the age of six to twelve, he was subjected to physical and sexual abuse until being expelled onto the streets for retaliating against his abuser. On the streets of South New Jersey, he would learn ...
Recovery Allies | Alison Webb | Recovery Matters Podcast | Ep. 95
November 08, 2022 09:30 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBAlison focuses on topics connected to harm reduction and addiction rehabilitation as a writer and advocate. Because she meets the most incredible and motivating people while interviewing them, she loves writing about recovery. Because keeping people safe in their daily lives, supporting wellness, and preventing additional harm are at the core of harm reduction, she enjoys writing about it. Since joining the Virginia Recovery Advocacy Project, where she is based, she has moved her recovery a...
Acceptance, Empowerment, Self-compassion, and Sustainable Recovery Plans | Cini Shaw | Recovery Matters Podcast
November 01, 2022 08:30 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBCINI BEGAN HER CAREER IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, WORKING WITH THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED. SHE CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE A VOICE AND HAVE BEEN MARGINALIZED BY OUR SOCIETY. CINI SPENT MANY YEARS AS A STAY-AT-HOME MOM IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY. SHE IS AWARE OF THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES THAT GO HAND AND HAND WITH RAISING A FAMILY AS WELL AS THE SOCIAL PRESSURES, ALIENATION, AND COMPETITIVENESS IN MANY OF OUR COMMUNITIES. CINI RECOGNIZES THESE PRESSURES CAN BE OVERWHE...
My Visual Impairment Led to Low Self-Esteem, Which Led to Substance Use | Charlie Collins
October 25, 2022 08:30 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBCharlie's self-esteem began to unravel when he was diagnosed with a rare eye disorder in third grade. He would never fly in a jet fighter as he had imagined. He'd never race a car and see the checkered flag wave. He couldn't go to college because he wasn't smart enough. At least, that's what his teachers said. Only an unusually cruel God would destroy a little boy's dreams by making him defective. It was the only plausible explanation, and it was a crushing blow. Why should he care about hims...
Angela Mallette | Deep Systemic Change Within the Addiction Recovery Community
October 18, 2022 08:30 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBAfter a severe medical encounter that resulted in an opioid use disorder, her life was completely rocked a few years later. After that, she had five years of first-hand exposure to the effects of addiction and how the criminal justice system dealt with them. Angela's goal as End It For Good's director of outreach is to promote inclusive community engagement. This covers a wide range of activities, from holding community meetings to teaching law enforcement and first responders how to reduce...
Jordan Goldberg talks Harm Reduction and Medication-Assisted Treatment
October 11, 2022 08:30 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBJordan Goldberg, a recovery support specialist, talks harm reduction and medicated-assisted treatment.
Joe Powell | Trauma and Addiction in Show Business
October 04, 2022 08:30 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBJoe Powell was surrounded by an addiction-filled world from a young age. He was born and raised in Harlem, New York. Joe recalls that his parents had eight children—seven boys and one girl. All of them worked as performers. He recall tap dancing with The Jackson 5, Sammy Davis Jr., and Frank Sinatra. When he was four years old, he appeared on television. The Ted Mack Amateur Hour was a program that aired on CBS. Of course, there is a lot of drinking and drugs in the entertainment industry. H...
Ashley Riley | Collegiate Recovery Program
September 27, 2022 08:30 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBIn the realm of recovery, Ashley has both professional and personal experience. Ashley started her road toward substance use recovery when she was 21 years old. She has now been sober for 7 years. At Colorado State University, Ashley created and launched a Collegiate Recovery Program in 2016, which assisted hundreds of students in beginning a life of recovery. Additionally, she has professional expertise working one-on-one with clients who are struggling with substance use and mental health i...
John Hamilton | Harm Reduction
August 23, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBLiberation Programs' president and chief executive officer, John Hamilton, is a nationally renowned authority in the field of addiction treatment and prevention and brings three decades of experience to his position. John serves on the Governors Alcohol and Drug Policy Council and chairs the advisory board for the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).
John Hamilton | Liberation Programs | Recovery Matters Podcast
August 23, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBLiberation Programs' president and chief executive officer, John Hamilton, is a nationally renowned authority in the field of addiction treatment and prevention and brings three decades of experience to his position. John serves on the Governors Alcohol and Drug Policy Council and chairs the advisory board for the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).