Airing Addiction

New England Recovery Center
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Airing Addiction Podcast

Hosted by Lisa Blanchard and Jesse Chaison of Spectrum Health Systems, this popular podcast discusses addiction and recovery, featuring personal stories, special guests and professional opinion.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Airing Addiction: How Health and Well-Being are Connected to Recovery

    On this episode of Airing Addiction:This week we highlight aspects of well-being and their importance to recovery with Katie Heinrich and Sydney Durand from the National Sober Active Community - The Phoenix National Sober Active CommunityWe can strive to be healthier and achieve our wellness goals.• We can overcome challenges related to mental health and substance use conditions.• It is OK to reach out for help with substance use and mental health conditions.• Making informed healthy choices ...

    46 min

  2. AUG 28

    Airing Addiction: Responding to Overdose with Mobile Treatment Access

    On this episode of Airing Addiction;Jesse and Lisa will discuss overdose and options available for treatment such as access to mobile MAT care with Regional Program Director Heidi DiRoberto, Director of Nursing Amanda Bouchard, and RSN Mariana Valera.Guest bios:Heidi DiRoberto, LMHC, Regional Executive Director for Spectrum Health Systems Outpatient Division. Heidi oversees the central region which includes Spectrum’s largest OTP, Spectrum’s first mobile unit, as well their rapid access Hub a...

    45 min

  3. JUL 30

    Medications for Addiction in Corrections with Dr. Sharif Nankoe

    On this episode of Airing Addiction:Sharif Nankoe, MD, MPA, MA, FASAM is the Chief Medical Director for Department of Corrections (DOC) Programs at Spectrum Health Systems, a nonprofit behavioral health organization based in Massachusetts. His area of expertise is the treatment of opioid use disorder in jails and prisons, and he has been involved in the establishment of over 20 correctional MOUD programs. Dr. Nankoe provides oversight, direction, and implementation of medical oper...

    43 min

  4. JUN 11

    Danny's Story

    Danny is a person in recovery originally from Oklahoma who relocated to Massachusetts three years ago. While his recovery journey began in August of 2000, his first experience with treatment was at an eating disorder unit at 15 years old. He continues his recovery journey in Worcester and in his new hometown of Charlton, MA where he and his husband of 20 years reside. Through practicing recovery principles, he has been able to become a data scientist and is currently an AI software product le...

    48 min

  5. JUN 2

    Jim's Story

    Jim is a Recovery Support Assistant at Alyssa’s Place in Gardner, MA and will be sharing his recovery story with the hope that it will help others on their own journey to recovery.Join Jesse and Lisa as Jim shares his experience, only on Airing Addiction!

    47 min

  6. APR 30

    Chris's Story

    A Worcester native, Chris has experienced many triumphs and hardships throughout this life and is hoping by sharing his story he will help inspire and educate others on the often-misunderstood world of #mentalhealth. Tune in to listen to Chris's story with your hosts Jesse and Lisa. Only on Airing Addiction!

    38 min

  7. MAR 19

    Craig Bellemare's Story

    On this episode of Airing Addiction:Craig has been in recovery for 8 months and is originally from the Worcester area. Craig has been working at Perennial Recovery to give the opportunity to help others as an effort to give back to those who helped him on his recovery journey.Join Jesse and Lisa to hear Craig's story, only on Airing Addiction!

    49 min

  8. FEB 15

    Jarrett Krosoczka's Story

    On this episode of Airing Addiction:Jarrett J. Krosoczka, known since boyhood as "JJK," is the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator behind more than forty books for young readers, including his wildly popular Lunch Lady graphic novels, select volumes of the Star Wars™: Jedi Academy series, and Hey, Kiddo, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Krosoczka creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers—qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites o...

    44 min
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Hosted by Lisa Blanchard and Jesse Chaison of Spectrum Health Systems, this popular podcast discusses addiction and recovery, featuring personal stories, special guests and professional opinion.

Information

  • Creator
    New England Recovery Center
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Airing Addiction
  • Show Website
    Airing Addiction

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