How Harm Reduction Took (Grass)Root
In this episode, we’re joined once again by Evan Done, Advocacy and Public Policy Director at Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA), a statewide recovery community organization. Evan d...
18 Feb 21min
Strength in Shared Experience
In this episode, we’re joined by Evan Done and Valerie Jansen from Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA). Together, we explore how Peer Support specialists—and the core values that gui...
11 Feb 28min
A Story of Belonging, Healing, and Resilience
In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Harris, a person in long-term recovery and a dedicated harm reduction advocate in Salt Lake City. Jennifer opens up about her powerful journey to recovery an...
4 Feb 31min
The Role of Stigma
In this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Yaugher, PhD, a Health & Wellness Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor and HEART Initiative Coordinator at Utah State University (USU). Dr. Yaugh...
28 Jan 22min
Safer Use Strategies
In this episode, we’re joined by Mackenzie Bray, MPH, Executive Director of the Salt Lake Harm Reduction Project (SHRP), a vital community program providing free, confidential services in Salt Lake Ci...
21 Jan 27min
Naloxone Saves Lives
In this episode, we’re joined by Omar Syed, MD, an Addiction Medicine Fellow at the University of Utah. Dr. Syed talks with us about naloxone (Narcan) — a lifesaving medication that anyone can learn t...
14 Jan 35min
Harm Reduction 101
It’s totally normal to ask, “What is harm reduction?” It’s a movement often surrounded by misconceptions and misunderstanding. That’s why in this episode, we sit down with Dr. Yitong Xin from the Univ...
7 Jan 24min
Wrapping Up 2025 with Warm Wishes
In this festive final episode of Let’s Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West for 2025, we’re sending warm holiday wishes to you and your loved ones! Tune in as we share practical ways to support ...
17 Dec 202514min
