Recovery Roll Call

Carin Fraioli

Welcome to Recovery Roll Call - where hope has a home. Join the experts of GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network—a not-for-profit with over fifty years of experience—as they share insights, stories, and strategies for navigating the journey of recovery. With sixteen locations across Southwestern Pennsylvania and statewide telehealth services, the Advanced Recovery Network provides individualized, evidence-based treatment and family programming designed to meet people where they are. This podcast is dedicated to increasing knowledge about the disease of addiction, highlighting the many roads to recovery, and reducing stigma in our communities. Whether you’re walking the path yourself or supporting a loved one, Recovery Roll Call reminds us that recovery isn’t a destination—it’s a journey. One day longer, one day stronger. To learn more about GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network visit: https://www.GatewayRehab.org GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network  Multiple Southwestern Pennsylvania Locations   800-472-1177

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    How Telehealth Makes Treatment Possible When Life Is Busy

    Getting help for addiction shouldn’t depend on whether you can find a ride, take time off work, or sit in a waiting room without feeling judged. We sit down with Dr. Julia D'Alo from GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network to explain how telehealth addiction treatment is removing some of the biggest obstacles that keep people from starting care and staying in it long enough for recovery to take root. If you’ve ever thought “I can’t make treatment fit my life,” this conversation is for you. We dig into the real-world barriers telehealth can solve, especially transportation challenges in rural areas and the time squeeze that hits parents, caregivers, and anyone working multiple jobs. We also talk about stigma and anxiety, and why joining therapy from home can feel safer for some people while still keeping them connected to a recovery community. Telehealth isn’t limited to a single video appointment either. We discuss how virtual rehab platforms can include encrypted messaging with your therapist, journaling, and educational modules that support continuity of care between sessions. You’ll also hear how hybrid care works across the continuum of care, from stepping down after residential treatment into intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient services, with the flexibility to shift between in-person and virtual based on what a patient needs. Dr. D'Alo explains why telehealth is a long-term solution, including how medication-assisted treatment and medication management for opioid use disorder (such as buprenorphine or Suboxone) can be supported through telehealth, along with psychiatric care.  If this helped you see new options for yourself or someone you love, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. To learn more about GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network visit: https://www.GatewayRehab.org GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network  Multiple Southwestern Pennsylvania Locations   800-472-1177

    11 min

  2. MAR 27

    Body, Mind, And Spirit In Addiction Treatment

    Recovery gets talked about like a finish line, but what we see every day is something messier and more human: people trying to rebuild their health, their relationships, and their sense of self at the same time. Dr. Julia D'Alo from GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network unpacks what “whole-person recovery” actually means when we say body, mind, and spirit. We dig into why integrated addiction treatment matters, especially when substance use disorder shows up alongside real medical needs and untreated mental health symptoms. Dr. D'Alo explains how physical health can slide during active addiction and why issues like chronic conditions, neglected self-care, and even basic dental problems can quietly sabotage progress. From there, we talk co-occurring disorders and why depression, anxiety, and other symptoms so often intensify during addiction, making dual diagnosis care and simultaneous treatment essential. You’ll also hear how treatment planning starts with solid screening and evolves as someone moves through a continuum of care, from residential treatment to outpatient services and beyond. We share examples of holistic therapy supports patients respond to, including trauma-informed therapy, yoga, and music therapy, and why “the right tool” is different for every person. Finally, we challenge the old, narrow definition of success and replace it with something more realistic: measurable improvement in overall wellness, whether that includes abstinence, reduced use, or a stronger plan for long-term recovery. If this helped you think differently about addiction recovery, subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations. To learn more about GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network visit: https://www.GatewayRehab.org GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network  Multiple Southwestern Pennsylvania Locations   800-472-1177

    11 min

  3. 11/26/2025

    Hope Has A Home: James Troup Takes Us Inside GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network

    Meet James Troup: President and Chief Executive Officer of Gateway Rehabilitation Center (GRC) Recovery sticks when care meets real life, not the other way around. That’s the spirit behind our conversation with James Troup, CEO of GRC, who walks us through how a 50-year legacy provider rebuilt itself into an advanced recovery network focused on mind, body, and spirit. We explore what makes their model different—individualized, evidence-based treatment paired with family programming, 16 locations across southwestern Pennsylvania, and statewide telehealth that removes distance as a barrier to care. James shares how GRC wraps services around each person’s needs, from co-occurring mental health support to medical care and practical resources, and how they keep people engaged after discharge through an app and consistent check-ins. We dig into the power of relationship-driven outreach with hospitals, employers, and schools, which turns referrals into trusted bridges for those ready for help. Along the way, we hear the community’s voice: the stories people share when they spot a GRC logo and talk about a brother, cousin, or friend whose life changed because someone made treatment feel safe and close. We also highlight an unexpected edge: a boxing academy that weaves physical activity into recovery. It’s not a gimmick—it’s a structured, coached practice that helps reduce stress, build discipline, and create wins people can feel in their bodies. When staff jump in for workouts, it models healthy coping and narrows the gap between provider and patient. The result is a network that stays connected across settings and seasons, proving that holistic care can be both compassionate and operationally strong. If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who needs a path forward, subscribe for more grounded stories and tools, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. One day longer, one day stronger. To learn more about GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network visit: https://www.GatewayRehab.org GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network  Multiple Southwestern Pennsylvania Locations   800-472-1177

    7 min
  • 3 Episodes

About

Welcome to Recovery Roll Call - where hope has a home. Join the experts of GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network—a not-for-profit with over fifty years of experience—as they share insights, stories, and strategies for navigating the journey of recovery. With sixteen locations across Southwestern Pennsylvania and statewide telehealth services, the Advanced Recovery Network provides individualized, evidence-based treatment and family programming designed to meet people where they are. This podcast is dedicated to increasing knowledge about the disease of addiction, highlighting the many roads to recovery, and reducing stigma in our communities. Whether you’re walking the path yourself or supporting a loved one, Recovery Roll Call reminds us that recovery isn’t a destination—it’s a journey. One day longer, one day stronger. To learn more about GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network visit: https://www.GatewayRehab.org GRC’s Advanced Recovery Network  Multiple Southwestern Pennsylvania Locations   800-472-1177

Information

  • Creator
    Carin Fraioli
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Recovery Roll Call
  • Show Website
    Recovery Roll Call