Latest Harmreduction Podcast Episodes
Dealing with dysregulation from burnout and how to build yourself back up
Flight of Thoughts - August 15, 2022 21:11 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe show returns from a break to discuss managing dysregulation/dysfunction from burnout and how to intervene during the initial phases. I talk about the burnout that I experienced recently that led to taking a stress leave from my regular job. This goes into some of the systemic problems that...
Surviving Pamela Hupp: How Carol McAfee's Intuition Saved Her Life
Incarceration on the Brain - June 01, 2022 16:20 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsCarol McAfee joins us to talk about how her intuition saved her from being murdered by convicted killer Pamela Hupp, the subject of The Thing About Pam starring Rene Zellweger. Join us as we talk about the very human emotions involved in surviving a crime, the experience of survivor’s guilt, fin...
Miss America Emma Broyles: Rise to the Fame, Advocacy and Disorder
Incarceration on the Brain - May 12, 2022 03:27 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsAlaskan and Biomedical Sciences Student, Emma Broyles joins us in the studio to talk about her reign as Miss America 2022, her advocacy for those with intellectual disabilities, and her battles with dermatillomaia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Art of Recovery Part II
Incarceration on the Brain - May 06, 2022 19:12 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWe are back in Brandon Lee’s studio for an art healing class just for survivors of brain injury. Join Chad, Michelle, Kiera, and Jessica as they talk about their journey to recover from traumatic brain injury and stroke.
Going to the Dogs! Meet Pawsitive Change
Incarceration on the Brain - April 26, 2022 18:57 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsJoin us for a conversation with Marley’s Mutts founder Zach Skow. Zach talks with Carrie about his Pawsitive Change, a progressive and intensive rehabilitation program which matches death row dogs with inmates inside California State Prisons.
Search for Justice
Incarceration on the Brain - April 18, 2022 23:19 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWhat happens when you survive a violent crime, but are left with a traumatic brain injury? Jim Ledgewood and retired Cold Case Detective Roger Geisler join Carrie to talk about the aftermath of a random shooting that left Jim Ledgewood shot in the head and left for dead outside a bar in Glendale...
The Art of Recovery
Incarceration on the Brain - February 14, 2022 03:30 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsJoin Brandon Lee in the art studio with survivors of brain injury as they talk about the ups, downs, and surprising beauty that happens when healing from trauma, addiction, and injury.
It Was Just a Car Accident
Incarceration on the Brain - February 04, 2022 00:27 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsHow can injuries sustained in a car accident lead to a loving, law abiding family man serving time in prison? Salvador Ruiz’s entire life changed when his father was left with a brain injury after a traffic accident. When his dad was discharged from the hospital, the real work began.
What’s Trauma Got to Do With It?
Incarceration on the Brain - December 08, 2021 02:11 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsJaime Blandino, Ph.D. of the Thrive Center for Psychology joins us to talk about trauma, stress, and the impact it has on our brain. Dr. Blandino is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with individuals recovering from PTSD and complex trauma. She served as a consultant on 60 Days In , an ...
Exploring factors of post-traumatic growth and the complex relationship between traumatic experiences and human beings
Flight of Thoughts - November 28, 2021 15:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode explores the bio-psycho-social (plus) nuances that go into traumatic experiences. Luke Montgomery joins us to discuss his latest documentary that asks the questions: What is trauma? What factors go into the vast responses human beings have to traumatic experiences? As well as, ho...
FOT #44 - Exploring factors of post-traumatic growth and the complex relationship between traumatic experiences and human beings
Flight of Thoughts - November 28, 2021 15:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode explores the bio-psycho-social (plus) nuances that go into traumatic experiences. Luke Montgomery joins us to discuss his latest documentary that asks the questions: What is trauma? What factors go into the vast responses human beings have to traumatic experiences? As well as, ho...
Mark Eustice - Life After Football
Straight From the Source - October 11, 2021 00:08 - 1 hourMark Eustice – or Wally, as he’s known to many – is a former AFL player who turned out for Essendon, Richmond and Sydney Swans. Like many professional athletes, his career was defined not only by remarkable achievements, but also the trauma of relentless competition in an unforgiving, high-press...
Critical thinking during a pandemic, COVID-19 effects on the heart/brain, pandemic strain on hospitals and emergency services
Flight of Thoughts - September 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCharlie the Paramedic joins us again to talk with me about how he has been coping while working on the frontlines of this pandemic. We also share some funny stories to lighten the mood. We discuss the complex misinformation and fear of loss of control that leads to vaccine hesitancy. It is ...
FOT#43 - Critical thinking during a pandemic, COVID-19 effects on the heart/brain, pandemic strain on hospitals and emergency services
Flight of Thoughts - September 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCharlie the Paramedic joins us again to talk with me about how he has been coping while working on the frontlines of this pandemic. We share stories about how the ongoing pandemic and increase in positive cases cause major strain on our healthcare system and emergency services. We also share s...
FOT#43 - Critical thinking during a pandemic, Covid-19 effects on the heart/brain, pandemic strain on hospitals and emergency services
Flight of Thoughts - September 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCharlie the Paramedic joins us again to talk with me about how he has been coping while working on the frontlines of this pandemic. We share stories about how the ongoing pandemic and increase in positive cases cause major strain on our healthcare system and emergency services. We also share s...
Locked Up During a Pandemic
Incarceration on the Brain - September 14, 2021 03:37 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsSurvival during the COVID pandemic has been all about social distancing and practicing good hygiene. What happens if you can’t do either because you are incarcerated? Join us as we look at being locked up during a global pandemic with Dr. Apryl Alexander, co-author of Sick and Shut In: Incarc...
David Higham - Founder of The Well
Straight From the Source - August 06, 2021 03:42 - 38 minutesOur guest this time is David Higham, founder of The Well, a peer-run alcohol and other drug (AOD) service in the northwest of England. For more than 20 years, David was a habitual heroin user more accustomed to life in prison than the outside world. He joined a 12-step program during his final...
FOT #42 - Decriminalize Nature discusses education, harm reduction, and decriminalization of entheogenic plants
Flight of Thoughts - July 29, 2021 00:54 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCarlos Plazola (Decriminalize Nature Chair) and Larry Norris (Co-founder of Decriminalize Nature) join me to discuss their campaign and the state of decriminalization in North America. Decriminalize Nature is an organization that aims to help human beings access psychedelic/entheogenic plants w...
Decriminalize Nature discusses education, harm reduction, and decriminalization of entheogenic plants
Flight of Thoughts - July 29, 2021 00:54 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCarlos Plazola (Decriminalize Nature Chair) and Larry Norris (Co-founder of Decriminalize Nature) join me to discuss their campaign and the state of decriminalization in North America. Decriminalize Nature is an organization that aims to help human beings access psychedelic/entheogenic plants w...
FOT #41 - Psychedelic Trip Sitting and Substance Use Through a Harm Reduction Lens with Roxanne Hallal
Flight of Thoughts - July 15, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin the Executive Director of the Montreal Psychedelic Society (Roxanne Hallal) in her discussion with me about the basics of trip sitting and harm reduction! Folks who joined the livestream were able to ask questions and learn more about why we trip sit, how to know if you're ready to do so,...
Psychedelic Trip Sitting and Substance Use Through a Harm Reduction Lens with Roxanne Hallal
Flight of Thoughts - July 15, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin the Executive Director of the Montreal Psychedelic Society (Roxanne Hallal) in her discussion with me about the basics of trip sitting and harm reduction! Folks who joined the livestream were able to ask questions and learn more about why we trip sit, how to know if you're ready to do so,...
Mental Health Resiliency Workshop for The Foundation Of IMG (Healthcare Professionals and Medical School Graduates)
Flight of Thoughts - July 15, 2021 00:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsI recorded this workshop with The Foundation of International Medical Graduates to provide some tools and resources for maintaining mental health resiliency during stressful challenges. In addition to residency applications, research and overall being a competitive medical graduate, we need to ...
FOT #40 -Discussing the shared struggles of First Responders and the power of peer support with Boots On The Ground
Flight of Thoughts - June 21, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis special episode features Firefighter, Rob Leathen, and former Police Officer/Founder of Boots On The Ground, Dave McLennan. The three of us discuss the struggles shared amongst all first responders. We talk about some of the differences and common struggles faced by Paramedics, Police, Fi...
Discussing the shared struggles of First Responders and the power of peer support with Boots On The Ground
Flight of Thoughts - June 21, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis special episode features Firefighter, Rob Leathen, and former Police Officer/Founder of Boots On The Ground, Dave McLennan. The three of us discuss the struggles shared amongst all first responders. We talk about some of the differences and common struggles faced by Paramedics, Police, Fi...
Problem Solving Courts
Incarceration on the Brain - June 03, 2021 00:03 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsProblem Solving Courts with Army and Navy Veteran Patrick Ziegert, Peer Support Specialist Jose Castillo, and Abel Moreno, a Specialty Court & Justice System Liaison, who join us to discuss successful reentry into the community and how we can support Veterans in systems designed to serve them.
Criminal Justice and TBI
Incarceration on the Brain - June 02, 2021 23:53 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings"Criminal Justice and TBI" with Dr. Kim Gorgens, a neuropsychologist at the University of Denver; and Maddie Pontius, a graduate student in forensic psychology at the University of Denver.
Pharmacotherapy and COVID-19 - Part 1 - Consumers respond
Straight From the Source - May 31, 2021 05:30 - 17 minutesPharmacotherapy is a treatment for opioid dependence that plays a vital role in many Victorians' lives. In response to COVID-19, a number of changes were made to the way it is delivered. Some of these changes had profound effects on peoples' lives, and there is ongoing debate as to which, if ...
Pharmacotherapy and COVID-19 - Part 2 - Sarah Lord of Harm Reduction Victoria
Straight From the Source - May 31, 2021 05:30 - 39 minutesPharmacotherapy is a treatment for opioid dependence that plays a vital role in many Victorians' lives. In response to COVID-19, a number of changes were made to the way it is delivered. Some of these changes had profound effects on peoples' lives, and there is ongoing debate as to which, if ...
Harm Reduction with Haley Coles & Eden Nault
Your Brain on Drugs - May 15, 2021 16:55 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOur first episode centers around harm reduction and active addiction. Haley Coles from Sonoran Prevention Works shares about the importance of harm reduction, as well as dives into her own personal history with addiction. Then, Liz is joined by stand-up comedian Eden Nault, who talks about his o...
Recovery with Meghan Perez & Dr. Suzanne O'Connor
Your Brain on Drugs - May 15, 2021 16:55 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn episode two, we focus our lens on recovery from addiction. Meghan Perez, a Peer Development Specialist at Terros Health, recounts her story of triumph over brain injury, abuse, and addiction, and how she has turned all of that into a life of positivity and helping others. Then, Liz talks with...
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