Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. Find more episodes of Recovery Stories Have Power at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/podcast.
Sep 21
58 min
In this interview, Nick and Patrick speak with Ted Perkins, founder of Recovery Movie Meetups, about how he developed the format, revisit representation of addiction & recovery in media, and adiscuss the role film can play in recovery. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. Find more episodes of Recovery Stories Have Power at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/podcast.
Jul 22
54 min
In this episode, Nick and Patrick discuss the nuances of how both addiction and recovery are represented in movies and TV. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. Find more episodes of Recovery Stories Have Power at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/podcast.
Jun 17
1 hr 13 min
Opioid Crisis & PRSS Development with Joseph Sanchez In this powerful episode of Recovery Stories Have Power, host Nick DeMott sits down with Joseph Sanchez to explore the ongoing impact of the opioid crisis and the critical role of Peer Recovery Support Services in building stronger recovery ecosystems. Joseph brings insight from the front lines of recovery work, breaking down how PRSS programs are evolving, why workforce development matters, and what it takes to build sustainable recove...
Mar 2
58 min
In this episode of Recovery Stories Have Power, we’re joined by Dr. Melissa Weimer, Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Yale Addiction Medicine Consult Service, and John O’Neil, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Counselor. Together, they share powerful insights from their work in the field of addiction medicine breaking down stigma, centering compassion, and exploring evidence-based approaches to treating alcohol use disorder (AUD). Hosted by...
Oct 30, 2025
40 min
On today's episode, Nick DeMott visits with Mary Jo McMillen, Becca Brown and Evan Done, who are on the leadership team at Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness, or USARA. USARA is preparing to undergo a leadership transition in the near future, with Mary Jo stepping away and Becca and Evan taking her place. During this interview, they discuss preparation for the leadership transition process, and they each share powerful insights on how RCOs can best navigate similar transitions grac...
Sep 30, 2025
1 hr 13 min
Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, my name is Oliver Books. Today, I’m talking with Danny O’Connor—a former U.S. Olympic boxing team member and world title contender. But his biggest fight wasn’t in the ring. Danny battled anxiety, substance use, and personal struggles that nearly took everything from him. Now, he’s using his experience to help others through DO Boxing Academy, a program that combines boxing, fitness, and mindfulness to support young people. You can follow Dann...
Mar 13, 2025
1 hr
In this episode of Recovery Stories Have Power, Oliver Books sits down with Morgan Godvin—a writer, public health advocate, and researcher focused on drug policy and overdose prevention. Morgan shares her journey from opioid use and four years in federal prison to working on policy reform, touring with Minnesota hip-hop group Atmosphere to distribute naloxone, and traveling internationally—even with a felony record—to support community health efforts. They discuss her experience in the legal ...
Feb 27, 2025
50 min
Kicking off Season 3! In this powerful premiere episode of Recovery Stories Have Power, host Oliver Books sits down with Joseph Green, CEO of LMSvoice—a spoken word artist, educator, and advocate for recovery. Joseph shares his deeply personal journey, from his early days in theater and poetry to his struggles with substance use disorder and ultimate path to long-term recovery. Through his art and advocacy, he illuminates the power of storytelling in healing and social change. Together, they ...
Feb 13, 2025
46 min
Welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power! This is the year-end clipshow extravaganza! Thanks so much for listening to our show all year, we really appreciate you. We have great things lined up for 2025, so stay tuned! Visit us online at https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/podcast This is also available as a video episode, so check it out our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/SRihzhBzYmc You can stream recovery Stories Have Power on any podcasting platform, or right here on YouTube. Thoughts?...
Dec 26, 2024
18 min
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