HEALING VOICES PROJECT PREVIOUS EPISODES
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Destined to be a social worker from early childhood, Joy Ifill discusses her work as Vice President at Behavioral Health Network, and the many facets of treatment offered at BHN.
The Ultimate Survivor: Kevin LeBeau talks about his emergence from addiction, homelessness, a life threating accident, his heart transplant, and above all, surviving an all out brawl with Chuck E. Cheese.
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A Clean Slate, A New Life. James Biscoe, Sr Area Manager at Clean Slate shares his personal experience and descibes outpatient treatment options including Suboxone and Vivitrol as part of an individualized treatment plan, and also sheds some light on the dangers of Xylazine.
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A Miraculous Recovery with certified recovery coach and community outreach coordinator Mark Jachym, who shares his inspiring story and the work he does at the Springfield Comprehensive Treatment Center.
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The Spiritual Threads of Healing with author Judith Cosby. Listen to Judith discuss ways spirituality and journaling enhance healing through challenging times.
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A New Life Through Recovery. John Shea shares his story of recovery, how he turned his life around and is now using his experience to help others through his position of Assistant Director of Operations at the Michael J. Dias Foundation.
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The Life Changing Program at the Springfield Rescue Mission. Kevin Ramsdell, CEO of the Springfield Rescue Mission discusses various ways the mission serves the community, how the educational program turns lives around, upcoming events, and future plans.
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Introducing the DART Team (Drug Addiction Recovery Team ) where Kathi Cotugno discusses the program, her role, and how her personal experience led to her involvment with DART.
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Can you be addicted to processed foods? Fitness coach and author of The Leanness Lifestyle, David Greenwalt discusses the effect food and nutrition has for your mental health and recovery.
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The Magic of Surrender, with Kute Blackson, inspirational speaker, transformational teacher, and author of The Magic of Surrender and You. Are. The. One. discusses the spiritual side of recovery.
The Kid from the South Bronx Who Never Gave Up, with John Giordano. John discusses his addiction, recovery, running treatment centers, and his new Ketamine Infusion and Wellness Center.
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Breaking the Chains of Trauma. Jason Cunningham shares his remarkable story of recovery, from early childhood trauma and drug addiction, to his new found life helping others through substance abuse challenges.
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"Jail was the best thing that ever happened to me"! Adam Bartlett from the Michael J. Dias Foundation shares his story from a career as a police officer, his injury that led to an addiction, a desperate robbery, and his current work as a leader at a recovery center.
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Care Re-Imagined. Dr. Katie Krauskopf and Roberto Agrait from MiraVista Behavioral Health Center share their expertise and observations, and discuss the treatment programs offered at MiraVista in Holyoke MA. www.miravistabhc.care
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Dr. Lina Racicot, Director of Graduate Psychology at American International College, and author of Living with the Little Devil Man.
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One Cop's Journey Keith Knotek , retired CA Sheriff's Sergeant and Police Commander and author of From Sorrow to Amazing Grace: One Cop's Journey and Gunrunner: the Mario Oliveira Story, shares his experiences with alcoholsim, depression, and trauma.
Learn to Cope Magda Colon, with over 20 years in the field of substance abuse treatment, talks about her current work at Learn to Cope (www.learn2cope.org) , and previous experience on the Addiction Task Force at the DA office in Springfield, MA.
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Cristina Rivera, Director of Outpatient Services at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke discusses treatment programs, the effect on families, and new opportunities that come from recovery.
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Michael Blanchard, award winning photographer and author of Fighting For My Life and Through a Sober Lens, shares how his personal story of recovery led to a new passion, a new life, and how his writing and photography is helping others through addiction.
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Julie Rocco-Jewels courageously shares how she endured sixteen years of heroin addiction, homelessness, the death of loved ones, and the miracle of her survival.
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State Senator John Velis from western MA discusses his thoughts and initiatives to help combat the opioid crisis, the dangers of fentanyl, and ways to prevent overdoses.
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Jon Cunningham shares his inspiring story of addiction struggles,
life-changing recovery, and his new found life as a succesful business owner.
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Dr. Peter Friedmann, MD, MPH, DFASAM, FACP, from Baystate Health discusses critical topics regarding his work as a medical professional in addiction medicine and Substance Abuse Disorder.
Clay Hampton from the CT Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services (also an actor featured in the Jack Jonah movie) talks about his work assisting people in recovery with vocational and educational needs.
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Rebecca Helman, Lead Clinician at the Herren Project, discusses what she’s learned from 20 years in the mental health field, and her private practice specializing in treating people with addiction, anxiety disorders, trauma and grief.
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Police Chief Paul Connor, 26 years as a police office, including 10 years in the Narcotics Bureau, Captain, and Chief, shares his observations and perspectives from a law enforcement point of view.
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Keith Brodeur on his experience as an RN, his work with substance abuse and mental illness and the recent loss of his brother from addiction.
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Chris Denton talks about his years of drugs and alcohol, what changes led him to sobriety and his new found passion to help others struggling through addiction.
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Jonathan Hickory, 18 years as a police officer, author of the book Break Every Chain, courageously shares his expreiences with trauma, ptsd, and what led to his sobriety and a changed life.
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Adam Bartlett from the Michael J Dias Foundation opens up about his own addiction and what led him to his current work at the Michael J Dias Foundation.
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Katie Shea bravely shares her own experience with alcoholism and the tragic loss of her son Brandon through addicition.
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Paige Tourville (Mike’s mom) talks about growing up with an alcoholic father, how her sister became addicted to drugs and alcohol, and the effects on her entire family.
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Kerri O,Connor, woman in recovery, proud parent, Gulf War Veteran, Agawam School Committee member, tells her emotional story of her battles with alcoholism and how it affected her family and career.
Barry Simpson, from Superdad to Fugitive Part II. Barry talks about his altered judgment and decision making, that led to violent situations.
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Michael Ochotorena, aka Ocho, shares his transformation from gang member, heroin addict, and loan enforcer, to actor, evangelist, professional wrestler, and his main role as a husband and father.
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Cecilia Calabrese Agawam, MA City Councilor, and Jason Campbell, President, JC Films, and Bridgeport, WV City Councilor, discuss community initiatives and parenting through challenging times.
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Dave Beaudet, 25 years sober, speaks about his life and career in the military and how his life has changed since he stopped drinking.
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Courtney Soden Caruso, In honor of her brother Ryan
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Barry Simpson, From Superdad to Fugitive
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Allison Gearing, A mom with a message
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Dino Bedinelli, Executive Director, Compass Recovery and Treatment Center
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Jason Cunningham, Breaking the chains of trauma
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William Sapelli, Mayor of Agawam, Massachusetts
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Chris Bernier, M.Ed. LMHC, LSW, CADCH, A Clinician's perspective
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Dennis and Debbie Gonzalez, Hope for Holyoke Recovery Center
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John C. Velis, State Senator from western Massachusetts
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Kirk Jonah, Jack Jonah Foundation
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