Public Policy is More Than Just ideas

Public Policy is More Than Just ideas

Public policy work can sometimes be seen as too theoretical and detached from the real world of concerns about things like addictive behaviors and the consequences. In this conversation with Amber Lashbaugh we find out that practical application of public policy work amounts to more than just ideas. It can result in making resources more accessible and people able to work toward greater health of mind, body, and spirit.

Amber is co-president of the college based initiative Hoyas for Recovery, a SMART facilitator, community outreach worker, and is pursuing her master's degree in addiction policy and practice at Georgetown University. She combines lived experience with policy application with great success.

In this podcast we talk about her interest in political science, her personal recovery journey, working in the addiction field, and her involvement with SMART. We also touch on the concept of "decriminalizing survival," a more nuanced way of looking at how society treats woment who have substance use disorders.

Helpful links: Hoyas for Recovery

Amber's article in Ms. Magazine

Amber Lashbaugh LinkedIn

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(50)

We Are Saving Lives And Making A Difference

We Are Saving Lives And Making A Difference

It's fair to say that the rural northwest corner of Kansas is a "treatment desert," with few options for individuals seeking help to change addictive behaviors. One bright spot is in Colby, home of Hi...

2 Kesä 43min

Cherene Caraco on Radical Leadership

Cherene Caraco on Radical Leadership

Cherene Caraco is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Global Strategist of Promise Resource Network, or PRN. PRN is a community organization based in Mecklenburg County NC  that proudly declares...

14 Touko 1h

SMART Is What You Do With The Rest Of Your Life

SMART Is What You Do With The Rest Of Your Life

Rosana Panjon is a trained SMART Recovery facilitator and works as a certified Recovery Support Specialist for health organizations in Connecticut. She brings her lived experience and insight to her w...

30 Huhti 40min

Recovery Is Best Not Done Alone

Recovery Is Best Not Done Alone

John Hayes is the Chief Executive Officer of Never Alone Recovery, an organization that connects individuals and families seeking help for addiction recovery with information, resources, and treatment...

16 Huhti 36min

A Brave New World of AI Recovery

A Brave New World of AI Recovery

The range of recovery support has been expanding rapidly at the intersection of an individual's personal experience and the larger world of AI recovery companions. To catch up with the latest trends a...

18 Maalis 37min

Considering Problem Gambling

Considering Problem Gambling

March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual campaign aimed at increasing awareness of gambling-related risks, reducing stigma, and promoting prevention and supportive help. This epis...

11 Maalis 45min

Helping Family & Friends in Recovery

Helping Family & Friends in Recovery

Karen Bernetti is founder of Mindful Family Recovery, an organization dedicated to family recovery coaching, workshops, and building a supportive community for family and friends of those sturggling w...

24 Helmi 30min

SMART Tools Changed My Life with Joel Walkowski

SMART Tools Changed My Life with Joel Walkowski

Joel Walkowski facilitates SMART meetings in New York city, and is a huge proponent of using the practical tools that SMART provides as an effective way to navigate the stages of change in recovery. H...

4 Helmi 33min

Suosittua kategoriassa Koulutus

rss-murhan-anatomia
psykopodiaa-podcast
voi-hyvin-meditaatiot-2
rss-narsisti
rss-valo-minussa-2
rss-hereilla
kesken
ihminen-tavattavissa-tommy-hellsten-instituutti
salainen-paivakirja
rss-liian-kuuma-peruna
rss-duodecim-lehti
rss-koira-haudattuna
rss-suomen-aa-podcast
rss-niinku-asia-on
adhd-podi
rss-monarch-talk-with-alexandra-alexis
rss-arkea-ja-aurinkoa-podcast-espanjasta
ilona-rauhala
rss-rahamania
dear-ladies