Right Turn Radio Podcast

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Right Turn Radio Podcast

Winner of the 2014 and 2015 National Association of Social Workers Media Award for "Best Radio Program". Hosted by Jon Cohan (CADC), Abby Dean (LICSW, MPH) and Woody Giessmann, (LADC-I, CADC, CIP, CA), the Right Turn Radio Podcast brings to the forefront all the issues surrounding drug addiction, alcohol abuse, and mental heath awareness. Our diverse group of guests run the gamut from Harvard Medical School professors to famous musicians, doctors, and addiction specialists, to comedians, Governors, mothers and fathers whose children are in recovery, individuals who are in recovery themselves, to public health workers, New York Times Best Selling authors, and many more.

  1. Ep. 62: Eating Disorders, Part 1 "All of Me"

    01/19/2017

    Ep. 62: Eating Disorders, Part 1 "All of Me"

    Filmmaker Bess O'Brien joins us to talk about "All of Me”, a documentary film focused on the lives of women, girls and some boys who are caught in the downward spiral of eating disorders and their struggle to regain a sense of self-compassion and healing. Bree Greenberg-Benjamin, founder and director of the Vermont Center for Integrative Therapy and a featured clinician in the film, joins us as well to talk about eating disorders and the similarities between ED and addiction.

    25 min

  2. 01/18/2017

    Ep. 61: Eating Disorders, Part 2 Myths and Facts

    What is an Eating Disorder? Beth Mayer, LICSW and the Executive Director at MEDA (Multi service Eating Disorders Association) joins us to break down the myths and facts surrounding this widespread disorder and the treatments available for recovery.

    20 min
  3. Ep. 60: Can a Children's Book Break the Stigma of Addiction?

    08/10/2016

    Ep. 60: Can a Children's Book Break the Stigma of Addiction?

    Award winning children's author Kate Messner joins us to talk about her new book, "The Seventh Wish", a modern day fairy tale about a girl named Charlie who's struggling with typical middle school problems. But there's a bigger problem looming in Charlie's family, and it's creating a great deal of controversy around the book. We spoke with Kate about her book, and the importance of breaking the stigma of addiction at an early age.

    19 min
  4. Ep. 59: Unbroken Brain

    08/01/2016

    Ep. 59: Unbroken Brain

    Maia Szalavitz, reporter and author, joins us to talk about her new book "Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction". In addition to arguing that "drug laws are historical accidents", Szalavitz takes the position that more people than ever before see themselves as addicted to, or recovering from, addiction, whether it be alcohol or drugs, prescription meds, sex, gambling, porn, or the internet. But despite the unprecedented attention, our understanding of addiction is trapped in unfounded 20th century ideas, addiction as a crime or as brain disease, and in equally outdated treatment. Join us for our exclusive interview with Maia as she works to break the mold and bring society's understanding of addiction up to date.

    19 min
  5. Ep. 58: Bikers Learn to Cope with Opioid and Heroin Addiction

    07/26/2016

    Ep. 58: Bikers Learn to Cope with Opioid and Heroin Addiction

    "Learn 2 Cope is the family I never wanted to belong to, but it's a damn good family to be a part of." So says biker Bruce Fiene, co-founder of Rally 2 Recovery, a 40-mile charity fundraiser motorcycle ride to benefit Learn 2 Cope. Bruce and his wife Tracy were sidelined when their son developed an opioid addiction as a teenager. They found the supportive recovery community they needed at Learn 2 Cope, and have been raising awareness ever since. Check out Right Turn Radio's exclusive interview with Joanne Peterson of Learn 2 Cope, Bruce Fiene, and Tracy Wheeler from Rally 2 Recovery.

    19 min
  6. Ep. 57 Matthew Quick on "Every Exquisite Thing"

    07/15/2016

    Ep. 57 Matthew Quick on "Every Exquisite Thing"

    Matthew Quick is the bestselling author of SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. He joins us to talk about his latest book EVERY EXQUISITE THING, a story about "an unassuming teen who has played the role of dutiful daughter, hardworking student, and star athlete for as long as she can remember. But when a beloved teacher gives her his worn copy of a mysterious, out-of-print cult novel --the rebel within her awakens." In this candid interview, author Matthew Quick shares his experience of "white knuckling it" though his own teen and early adulthood years, and his journey to become someone who didn't need to "fake it" anymore.

    25 min
  7. Ep. 56: Sex Trafficking

    04/13/2015

    Ep. 56: Sex Trafficking

    Did you know more than a quarter million American children and teens are at risk for sex trafficking every year? We look at the toll of Human Trafficking and what can be done about it. Our guests are Kate Price from the Children's Advocacy group at Wellesley University, Audrey Morrissey from My Life My Choice, and Sergeant Detective Donna Gavin from the Boston Police Human Trafficking Unit.

    40 min
  8. Ep. 55: Governor Charlie Baker and Secretary Marylou Sudders

    04/13/2015

    Ep. 55: Governor Charlie Baker and Secretary Marylou Sudders

    Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders join us to talk about the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts, and what the government is doing to try to address it.

    40 min
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3.3
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3 Ratings

About

Winner of the 2014 and 2015 National Association of Social Workers Media Award for "Best Radio Program". Hosted by Jon Cohan (CADC), Abby Dean (LICSW, MPH) and Woody Giessmann, (LADC-I, CADC, CIP, CA), the Right Turn Radio Podcast brings to the forefront all the issues surrounding drug addiction, alcohol abuse, and mental heath awareness. Our diverse group of guests run the gamut from Harvard Medical School professors to famous musicians, doctors, and addiction specialists, to comedians, Governors, mothers and fathers whose children are in recovery, individuals who are in recovery themselves, to public health workers, New York Times Best Selling authors, and many more.

Information

  • Creator
    Right Turn
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2017
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 Right Turn
  • Show Website
    Right Turn Radio Podcast

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