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 Las...
16 Okt 202532min
Dr. Amy Krentzman Aims For North of Neutral
Dr. Amy Krentzman is an Associate Professor and Director of Research at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work. Her research interests include alcohol and other substance use disorders, po...
28 Sep 202547min
A Fascination With Motivation
As theory and practice evolve in both the addiction recovery and mental health fields there is a growing recognition of the intersection between treatment in both areas. One organization that has reco...
10 Sep 202537min
Creating a Life That Doesn't Have Room for Substances
Markita Renee is a dynamic recovery advocate, coach, sought after speaker, and SMART facilitator. She runs the national BIPOC meeting that has positively impacted so many. In this podcast, Markita tal...
25 Aug 202529min
What are SMART's Volunteer Support Coordinators?
Great question! In a nutshell, Volunteer Support Coordinators (VSCs) are experienced SMART Recovery volunteers dedicated to mentoring and supporting meeting facilitators. VSCs foster a welcoming and a...
11 Aug 202539min
We're Here for You When You're Ready!
Wheeler is a nonprofit agency that provides comprehensive human services across the state of Connecticut. Their vision is, "All people will have the opportunity to grow, change, and live healthier, pr...
15 Jul 202535min
SMART Recovery is Not Cringey or Lame
When college student April Lombard first considered checking out a SMART Recovery meeting on her LSU campus, she worried that it would be both cringey and lame. Turns out it was neither. In fact, base...
25 Jun 202524min
Love Yourself Ferociously
Sarah Laurel is the Founder and Executive Director of Savage Sisters Recovery, a nonprofit outreach and education organization focused on reducing the harm created by addictive behaviors. Sarah uses h...
12 Jun 202549min
