We now focus our lens on recovery from addiction. Meghan Perez, a Peer Development Specialist, recounts her story of triumph over brain injury, abuse, and addiction, and how she has turned all of that into a life of positivity and helping others. Then, Liz talks with Dr. Suzanne O'Connor, a clinical neuropsychologist at Barrow Neurological Institute's Center for Transitional Neurorehabilitation. We discuss the ways in which brain injury might affect substance use and increase the risk of addiction.

Our first episode centers around harm reduction and active addiction. Haley Coles from Sonoran Prevention Works shares about the importance of harm reduction, as well as dives into her own personal history with addiction. Then, Liz is joined by stand-up comedian Eden Nault, who talks about his ongoing addiction to methamphetamine. We hear first-hand how the reactions of people around him have caused more harm in his life than the substance itself.