You and I 4 the Kenai
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsChange 4 the Kenai is a local Central Peninsula coalition that aims to address substance misuse by providing resources, information, and hope to the people of the Kenai Peninsula. Our website is connectkenai.org. Our project coordinator is Shari Conner, and her number is 907-714-4521.
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Episodes
With Honesty Comes Freedom: Makayla's Recovery Story
October 01, 2019 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Makayla, as she tells us about the freedom brought on by honesty, and growth through recovery! *Content Not Suitable For Children*
The Strength in Surrender: Tj's Recovery Story
September 25, 2019 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai Aaron and Koebryn sitdown with TJ as he tells us about the strength he found in surrender, and how that strength-and a new baby-keep him strong in recovery! *May contain sensitive content*
Shame, Guilt, and Addiction: Richard's Toxic Cycle
September 18, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team sits down with Richard as he tells us his story of recovery. Richard talks about a toxic cycle he had been stuck in for years, use, guilt, shame, and use again. Richard is a great example of how recovery can change lives! *Content Not Suitable For Children*
The Sober Side of the 4th of July: Caitie's Recovery Story
September 07, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Caitie as she tells us her recovery story! *Content Not Suitable For Children*
How Support Can Save Lives: Andrew's Recovery Story
September 03, 2019 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Andrew as he tells us his story of recovery. This story exemplifies the key role support plays in recovery! *Content Not Suitable For Children*
All About Fentanyl: A Conversation With P.A. Dale
August 27, 2019 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn 2018, according to the CDC, there have been over 18,000 overdose deaths relating to Fentanyl. In this podcast we sit down with P.A. Dale to discuss the history, Medical purposes, and dangers of the worlds most lethal drug.
All About Fentanyl: A Conversation With P.A. Dale
August 27, 2019 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn 2018, according to the CDC, there have been over 18,000 overdose deaths relating to Fentanyl. In this podcast we sit down with P.A. Dale to discuss the history, Medical purposes, and dangers of the worlds most lethal drug.
One Year Later: SJ's Continued Recovery
August 19, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai the team catches up with the incomparable SJ! We recorded with SJ just over a year ago, and now she's back to tell us what life and recovery is like one year later. A lot has changed, but SJ's infectious energy and positivity remains unchanged! *Content Not Suitable For Children*
Constant Progress: Jaclyn's Recovery Story
July 23, 2019 00:00 - 2 hours - 104 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai The team sits down with Jaclyn as she tells us her recovery story. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
From Addicted to Spice to Advocating for Its Statewide Removal: A Recovery Story
June 21, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn this recovery story, Eric and Koebryn talk with Jessica about her struggle with the synthetic marijuana-like drug known as spice. Her story is an intense reminder that even legal drugs can lead down the road of addiction. In this episode, she not only turns her life around, but she also fights to get Spice off of the Kenai Peninsula and out of local stores. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
Incredible Amber: A Recovery Story
June 18, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, The team sits down with Amber as she talks about how she gradually fell to rock bottom before regaining her life through recovery. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
Incredible Amber: A Recovery Story
June 18, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, The team sits down with Amber as she talks about how she gradually fell to rock bottom before regaining her life through recovery. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
Here to Help: A Conversation With the Medical Director of Behavioral Health -- P.A. Dale
May 03, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with P.A. Dale, the Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Central Peninsula General Hospital, to discuss Serenity House and the multiple programs Serenity House offers.
Here to Help: A Conversation with Dale from Serenity House
May 03, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Dale, a P.A. at Serenity House as he tells us about the multiple programs Serenity House offers.
Making Sense of Addiction: A Presentation by Dr. Brandon Hall
April 24, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.11 MBJoin us Saturday May 4th at the Kenai Central High School Auditorium, from 5-8 pm for Why Addiction Makes Sense. Why Addiction Makes Sense is an educational and audience interactive presentation by Dr. Brandon Hall, a local expert who currently practices at Central Peninsula Hospital Kenai Family Practice. Dr. Hall answers some key questions in regards to addiction and other compulsive behaviors such as what addiction really is, why we develop addictions and other compulsive behaviors, and ...
Drug Take Back Event-April 27th
April 24, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 3.25 MBThe team sits down to talk about the Drug Take Back Event this Saturday, April 27th from 10 am-2 pm. We talk about why it's important to properly dispose of your old or unused prescriptions and how doing so can earn you a 5$ coffee card! Drug Take Back Event April 27th @ the Soldotna Police Department
Drug Take-Back Event -- April 27, 2019
April 24, 2019 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.1 MBThe team sits down to talk about the Drug Take-Back Event this Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 10 am-2 pm. We talk about why it's important to properly dispose of your old or unused prescriptions and how doing so can earn you a 5$ coffee card! Drug Take-Back Event April 27, 2019, at the Soldotna Police Department
Learning to Live Again: Jon's Recovery Story
April 18, 2019 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team sits down with Jon as he tells us about how his addiction nearly killed him and how he is learning to live again through recovery. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
Racing 4 Recovery: How Aaron's Recovery Sparked his Incredible Passion
April 18, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBIn this Episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team sits down with Aaron as he shares his personal recovery story. He goes into detail on how it sparked his passion for both recovery and the recovery community. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
Peninsula Points On Prevention Coalition
April 10, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai the team is back with Renee and Ashlea to talk about a community coalition called the Peninsula Points on Prevention Coalition and the great work the coalition does in the community!
Community Resource: The LeeShore Center and Long Term Supports
April 10, 2019 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai we sit back down with Renee and Ashlea from The LeeShore Cener. They tell us about all the amazing long term supports The Lee Shore center offers.
Fishing for Recovery: Lloyd's Recovery Story
April 06, 2019 08:00 - 2 hours - 96.8 MBIn this Episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, we sit down and talk with Lloyd as he tells about his battle with addiction as well as how recovery has given him a new lease on life. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
Green Dot: The Everyday Way to a Violence Free Community
April 04, 2019 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team is back at the LeeShore Center talking about a revolutionary community and state-wide program, Green Dot. The Green Dot program is a bystander intervention program aimed to address the violence that is ever to present in our community. Listen and learn all about how you can make a difference in your community by simply doing what you can, when you can. Together with Green Dot, we can make our community a safer place.
Jumpin' Right Into Recovery: Heidi's Story of Long Lasting Recovery
April 04, 2019 08:00 - 2 hours - 83.6 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team sits down with Heidi as she tells about her journey into and through recovery. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
Green Dot: The Everyday Way to a Violence Free Community
April 04, 2019 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team is back at the LeeShore Center talking about a revolutionary community and state-wide program, Green Dot. The Green Dot program is a bystander intervention program aimed to address the violence that is ever to present in our community. Listen and learn all about how you can make a difference in your community by simply doing what you can, when you can. Together with Green Dot, we can make our community a safer place.
The Pain That Lies Behind the Bottle: Sean's Recovery Story
March 29, 2019 08:00 - 2 hours - 99.8 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team talks with Sean, a former alcoholic. Sean talks about the downfalls of working hard and playing harder as well as the joy that comes through recovery. His story shows that it is never to late to go down the road to recovery. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
The Pain That Lies Behind the Bottle: Sean's Recovery Story
March 29, 2019 08:00 - 2 hours - 99.8 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team talks with Sean, a former alcoholic. Sean talks about the downfalls of working hard and playing harder as well as the joy that comes through recovery. His story shows that it is never to late to go down the road to recovery. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
Community Recourse: Crisis Intervention and Victim Support at The LeeShore Center
December 23, 2018 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team is back with Renee Lipps and Ashley Blantchford from The LeeShore Center to discuss the crisis intervention and victim support services the LeeShore Center offers.
Community Recourse: Crisis Intervention and Victim Support at The LeeShore Center
December 23, 2018 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team is back with Renee Lipps and Ashley Blantchford from The LeeShore Center to discuss the crisis intervention and victim support services the LeeShore Center offers.
Community Resource: The History and Services of The LeeShore Center
December 23, 2018 15:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team sits down with Renee Lipps and Ashley Blatchford from the LeeShore Center. Renee and Ashley give us an in depth look into the amazing history of the LeeShore Center as well as all of the crucial services the LeeShore center provides the community on the Kenai Peninsula.
I was Left for Dead: Lauren's Recovery Story
November 08, 2018 19:00 - 2 hours - 67.1 MBIn this episode of You and I for the Kenai, we sit down with Lauren as she tells us the most harrowing recovery story we have heard so far. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
I Was Left for Dead: Lauren's Recovery Story
November 08, 2018 19:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBIn this episode of You and I for the Kenai, we sit down with Lauren as she shares a story that includes both significant pain and incredible resilience. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
You Were Meant For More: Jodi's Recovery Story
September 19, 2018 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team sits down with Jodi as she discusses her own seven year recovery as well as gives us her keys to thriving in recovery. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
The Art of Reflection: Danielle's Keys to Recovery
September 13, 2018 08:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team sits down with Danielle. Danielle tells us about her battle with Substance Abuse Disorder. She talks about how she continues her recovery today and how the ability to reflect is a tool that can benefit everyone. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
Community Resource: Cook Inlet Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse -- CICADA -- feat. Charlie Simons
September 13, 2018 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team talks with Charlie Simmons about CICADA and medication-assisted treatment.
Community Resource: Cook Inlet Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse - CICADA - Featuring Charlie Simons
September 13, 2018 08:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team talks with Charlie Simmons about CICADA and medically assisted treatment.
It's All About Consistency: A Ninja's Guide to Recovery
September 11, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team sits down with Ninja as he tells us what it took to triumph over Substance Abuse Disorder. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
From the Ashes, He Rose: Billy's Story of Heartbreak and Healing
August 23, 2018 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Billy teaches us that heartbreak does not have to leave us broken. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
No Matter Where I Went, I Followed: Brett's Road to Recovery
August 06, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Brett teaches us that no matter how far we run, we never out run ourselves. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
All-In SJ: Fully Committing to Recovery
August 06, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team talks with SJ. SJ tells us how committing to recovery is of the upmost importance. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
From Turning Herself In, to Turning Her Life Around: Carrie's Recovery Story
August 02, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai we hear from Carrie. Carrie explains to us her battle with Substance Abuse Disorder, but most importantly she tells a story of triumph through recovery. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
It's the Little Things: Shree's Joyous Recovery
August 02, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn the first recovery story episode of You and I 4 the Kenai the team sits down with Sharee. Sharee's story is one that teaches us to appreciate life for the beautiful mess it is. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
It's Not All Sunshine and Rainbows: Zack's Perspective on Recovery
August 02, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Zack tells a story of recovery that is blunt and upfront, and it provides all of us with good insights and reminders. He discusses many things, one of which is that recovery is hard. He says that many times he found people theorizing or romanticizing the recovery process, and claiming it was so healing and immensely freeing. And, while he wasn't denying that recovery can bring healing and freedom, he was saying that it cost something - that it can be...
It's the Little Things: Shree's Joyous Recovery
August 02, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn the first recovery story episode of You and I 4 the Kenai the team sits down with Sharee. Sharee's story is one that teaches us to appreciate life for the beautiful mess it is. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
From Turning Herself In, to Turning Her Life Around: Carrie's Recovery Story
August 02, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai we hear from Carrie. Carrie explains to us her battle with Substance Abuse Disorder, but most importantly she tells a story of triumph through recovery. *Content Not Suitable For Children*
It's the Little Things: Sharee's Joyous Recovery
August 02, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBIn the first recovery story episode of You and I 4 the Kenai the team sits down with Sharee. Sharee's story is one that teaches us to appreciate life for the beautiful mess it is. *May contain sensitive content*
Community Resource: Love INC -- feat. Leslie Rohr
July 05, 2018 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Eric and Aaron sit down with Leslie Rohr from Love INC to discuss what Love INC is, how it works, and why Love INC is so effective in connecting community and saving lives.
Community Resource: Love INC - Featuring Leslie Rohr
July 05, 2018 08:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Eric and Aaron sit down with Leslie Rohr from Love INC to discuss what Love INC is, how it works, and why Love INC is so effective in connecting community, and saving lives.
Looking Back & Ahead: An "About Us"
July 05, 2018 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai we formally introduce ourselves to our audience.
Community Resource: Change 4 the Kenai- Featuring Shari Conner
June 28, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 5.12 MBIn the episode, we sit down with Shari Conner to discuss Serenity House and Change 4 the Kenai. While discussing these, we also discuss substance abuse, community connection, the goals of Serenity House and Change 4 the Kenai, and how these goals are being met. Shari Conner is the project coordinator for Change 4 the Kenai. She also is the Serenity House intake coordinator. To learn more about Change 4 the Kenai, Serenity House, or other resources you can reach her: Phone: 907 - 714 - 4521 E...