Young and Recovering Youth to Youth

This is the Young & Recovering Podcast, made by teens for teens who are curious about recovery and are figuring out what it looks like for themselves. Every episode we bring on someone who has experience with teens in recovery or is in recovery themselves. We like to keep conversation relaxed and informal, bringing a comfortable vibe to a typically uncomfortable topic.

Host, Jillian interviews Ryan Max, school counselor at Pickerington Local School District, to discuss dealing with negative thoughts and feelings, especially when you’re in recovery. Jillian and Max share trends they see in young people as they deal with negative feelings, as well as what they have seen work to bring relief.

Learn more about Heartland High School: https://www.heartlandhighschool.org/
Learn more about Youth to Youth International: https://www.youthtoyouth.net/

Guest host, Kelly Solli from Youth to Youth Int., talks with Jillian, our usual host and student at Heartland Recovery Highschool, about what triggers are and strategies for overcoming them on your recovery journey.

Learn more about Heartland High School: https://www.heartlandhighschool.org/
Learn more about Youth to Youth International: https://www.youthtoyouth.net/

Guest host, Kelly Solli from Youth to Youth Int., interviews Jillian, our usual host, and Kyle. Jillian and Kyle both attend Heartland Recovery Highschool. This episode includes discussions surrounding the difficulties of talking with your friends about recovery, complications when not all of your friends are choosing a drug-free lifestyle, and the importance of knowing where to set boundaries with friends who are still using.

Learn more about Heartland High School: https://www.heartlandhighschool.org/
Learn more about Youth to Youth International: https://www.youthtoyouth.net/

Host, Jillian and guest co-host Kyle, talk with Karen Pfieffer, Student Support and Substitute Teacher at Heartland Recovery Highschool, about the challenges parents and teens have talking about drug use and addiction. Pulling from personal experiences, they explore why these conversations can be so tough and what can help strengthen parent-teen relationships for better conversations.
Learn more about Heartland High School: https://www.heartlandhighschool.org/
Learn more about Youth to Youth International: https://www.youthtoyouth.net/

Al-Anon (support for those with loved ones experiencing addiction) Find an Al-Anon meeting near you (ohioal-anon.org)

Host, Jillian and guest co-host Kyle, interview Andy Smith, founder of the Columbus chapter of Ben’s Friends (a non-profit organization that supports those working in the restaurant industry with substance-abuse concerns). They discuss Alcoholic’s Anonymous (AA), the unique hurdles teens can face when looking for support within the AA meetings, and the importance of finding community with others in recovery.
Learn more about Heartland High School: https://www.heartlandhighschool.org/
Learn more about Youth to Youth International: https://www.youthtoyouth.net/

Ben's Friends (bensfriendshope.com)

AA Alcoholics Anonymous : Find Local A.A. (aa.org)