Recovery Podcast Volunteers of America

On our third and final offering for Mental Health Awareness Month, Rachel Stencel, office support staff at VOA in Buffalo, WY, joins the Recovery Podcast to share her journey with our listeners. Rachel’s story is powerful, and her recognition of how mental health affected her addiction is truly enlightening. Please listen with an open mind, and heart. The Recovery Podcast is brought to you by VOA Northern Rockies.Contact Us:For further information, support, or inquiries, you can reach out to ...

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month and on this week's episode of the Recovery Podcast, brought to you by VOA Northern Rockies, host Nick Angeloff is joined by Aimee Foster, VOA's Chief Programs Officer. They discuss Aimee's motivation to work in psychology, the influence of COVID-19 on mental health care demand, and the essential role of faith in the recovery journey.Contact Us:For further information, support, or inquiries, you can reach out to us at Ministry@VOANR.org or call 1-866-Get-2-VO...

Kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month on the Recovery Podcast, brought to you by VOA Northern Rockies, host Nick Angeloff welcomes Anna Harberts, licensed addiction therapist serving patients at the Harmony House in Cheyenne, WY. Anna recounts her time working in therapeutic communities inside of a prison, providing treatment for inmates struggling from substance abuse and associated mental health disorders—and how it changed her life and career. Her passion for residential treatment is e...

In part 2 of this two-part series of the Recovery Podcast, brought to you by VOA Northern Rockies, host Nick Angeloff engages in a profound dialogue with Kevin Kloster about the intricate concept of moral injury. Delving into Kevin’s diverse background and his current role, they explore the depths of moral injury—a psychological scar stemming from betraying one’s ethical or moral standards. Kevin, leveraging his rich experiences, sheds light on the nuances of moral injury, its impact on indiv...

In this enlightening two-part series of the Recovery Podcast, brought to you by VOA Northern Rockies, host Nick Angeloff engages in a profound dialogue with Kevin Kloster about the intricate concept of moral injury. Delving into Kevin’s diverse background and his current role, they explore the depths of moral injury—a psychological scar stemming from betraying one’s ethical or moral standards. Kevin, leveraging his rich experiences, sheds light on the nuances of moral injury, its impact on in...

In this compelling episode of the Recovery Podcast, brought to you by VOA Northern Rockies, we delve into the life of Tanya Tsukas. From an early age, Tanya found herself engulfed in a world of addiction, which escalated into a personal struggle with meth and alcohol starting around the age of 19. Her journey through addiction led to profound losses, including several of her children, and ultimately, time behind bars. Yet, Tanya’s story is one of remarkable resilience and redemption.Upon her ...