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The opposite of addiction is connection.We are creating connections one conversation at a time and facing addiction face to face. No topic is off limits, because there are no limits when it comes to substance abuse.For even more content, make sure you subscribe to our channel on YouTube.

  1. 14H AGO

    Connecting Through Recovery: A Conversation with Shane Herring and Tim Cross

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Shane Herring, our Champion for the Cause, and Tim Cross, the CEO of Expected Transport Agency (ETA), the presenting sponsor for the 2025 End Addiction Walk. In this episode, we discuss why they’re passionate about supporting this walk, their personal journeys through battling substance use disorder, and the impact of recovery. Tune in to hear how their dedication is shaping this year’s event and strengthening community connections in the fight again...

    43 min

  2. FEB 27

    Fulfilling Essential Needs: A Conversation with Lindsay Gray

    Lindsay Gray is the Executive Director of Bundles of Hope, a nonprofit focused on providing essential resources to mothers and babies in need. What began as a mission to supply diapers has blossomed into a community-driven effort, with Lindsay’s passion and background in nursing at its core. Under her leadership, Bundles of Hope has grown to provide over 10,000,000 diapers, expanding its reach to offer other essential products based on direct feedback from the community. Tune in as Lindsay s...

    41 min

  3. FEB 13

    Building Genuine Relationships: A Conversation with Kelly Greene

    Kelly Greene is the Founder and Executive Director of Food for Our Journey, a nonprofit dedicated to providing food and essential services to the unhoused community. What started as a passion project quickly grew into a vital resource, thanks to Kelly’s faith, dedication, and background in youth ministry. Tune in as Kelly shares her journey and talks about the importance of taking the time to listen, understand, and build genuine relationships—because their work is about more than just food; ...

    40 min

  4. JAN 30

    Learning a New Language: A Conversation with Dr. Angela Sullivan

    Dr. Angela Sullivan is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management for UAB’s School of Public Health. She is also the Board President of the Alabama Suicide Prevention and Resources Coalition (ASPARC), an organization that provides suicide prevention trainings statewide. Angela is a strong advocate for suicide prevention, and through her research, she works to learn more about the factors that lead to suicide and how to prevent it. As part of her advocac...

    40 min

  5. JAN 16

    Answering the Call: A Conversation with Brandon Broadhead

    Join us for a conversation with Homewood’s Fire Chief, Brandon Broadhead, who has been vital to the implementation of APC's ONEbox initiative in Central Alabama! Chief Broadhead discusses how he became interested in becoming a first responder and his passion for helping others. In addition to being an advocate for the accessibility of Naloxone, Chief Broadhead is a strong advocate for mental health wellness for not only his first responders, but for all citizens. APC connected wit...

    31 min

  6. JAN 2

    Our Future Leaders: A Conversation with Dr. Sherri Huff

    Join us as Dr. Sherri Huff with Birmingham City Schools (BCS) discusses her role in launching wellness initiatives in BCS and helping promote the mental health and wellbeing of all BCS students. In addition to being an APC Board Member, Dr. Huff also serves as the Program Specialist for Birmingham City Schools’ Physical, Health, and Driver’s Education programs. Dr Huff is a staunch advocate for mental health wellness for BCS’ students. When it comes to implementing prevention education...

    27 min

  7. 12/19/2024

    Passing the Torch: A Conversation with Carie Wimberly

    Join us as APC’s new Executive Director, Nichole Dawsey, interviews APC’s former Executive Director, Carie Wimberly, ahead of her formal retirement from APC. Since November 2020, Carie Wimberly has served as the Executive Director of APC. Since then, APC has rapidly expanded its staff, programs, and community impact. Carie walks us through her previous career, how she found her way to APC, and her plans after her retirement from APC. In addition, Carie discusses her legacy at APC, and ...

    45 min

  8. 12/05/2024

    KLA Memorial: A Conversation with Tomeka Walker

    Join us as the Founder and Executive Director of Khairi and Little Angels Memorial (KLA Memorial), Tomeka Walker, discusses the events that led to her creating KLA Memorial and how the organization supports mothers and families, who have lost an infant. After the experience of losing her infant son, Khairi, in May 2014, Tomeka began Khairi and Little Angels Memorial as an organization to support women and families, who have experienced the loss of an infant between 20 weeks and 12 month...

    29 min
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The opposite of addiction is connection.We are creating connections one conversation at a time and facing addiction face to face. No topic is off limits, because there are no limits when it comes to substance abuse.For even more content, make sure you subscribe to our channel on YouTube.

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  • Creator
    Addiction Prevention Coalition
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Shield
  • Show Website
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