#TalkAboutIt

Episode Notes Welcome to “Talk About It”' - a raw and honest exploration of addiction and recovery journeys. Join us as we delve deep into the lives of individuals battling addiction and those who support them, sharing their triumphs, setbacks, and the unyielding courage it takes to break free from the chains of substance abuse. Through candid interviews, expert insights, and real-life stories of resilience, we aim to shed light on the complexities of addiction while offering hope and support to those in need. Together, let's shatter stigma, inspire change, and pave the way for a brighter, addiction-free future. #BreakingTheCycle #AddictionRecovery #HopeInRecovery #BreakingStigma #RealStories #CourageousJourneys This episode features Derrick Turner, a peer recovery specialist operating in Delaware. This program is funded by the state of Delaware and DSCYF. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

17 Sep 27min

Episode Notes Welcome to “Talk About It”' - a raw and honest exploration of addiction and recovery journeys. Join us as we delve deep into the lives of individuals battling addiction and those who support them, sharing their triumphs, setbacks, and the unyielding courage it takes to break free from the chains of substance abuse. Through candid interviews, expert insights, and real-life stories of resilience, we aim to shed light on the complexities of addiction while offering hope and support to those in need. Together, let's shatter stigma, inspire change, and pave the way for a brighter, addiction-free future. #BreakingTheCycle #AddictionRecovery #HopeInRecovery #BreakingStigma #RealStories #CourageousJourneys This episode features Dan Rigby, wrestling coach and creator of Win the Day Planner. This program is funded by the state of Delaware and DSCYF. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

10 Sep 23min

Episode Notes Welcome to “Talk About It”' - a raw and honest exploration of addiction and recovery journeys. Join us as we delve deep into the lives of individuals battling addiction and those who support them, sharing their triumphs, setbacks, and the unyielding courage it takes to break free from the chains of substance abuse. Through candid interviews, expert insights, and real-life stories of resilience, we aim to shed light on the complexities of addiction while offering hope and support to those in need. Together, let's shatter stigma, inspire change, and pave the way for a brighter, addiction-free future. #BreakingTheCycle #AddictionRecovery #HopeInRecovery #BreakingStigma #RealStories #CourageousJourneys This episode features Scott Saunders, Master Sergeant of the Middletown Police Department. This program is funded by the state of Delaware and DSCYF. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

3 Sep 25min

Episode Notes Welcome to “Talk About It”' - a raw and honest exploration of addiction and recovery journeys. Join us as we delve deep into the lives of individuals battling addiction and those who support them, sharing their triumphs, setbacks, and the unyielding courage it takes to break free from the chains of substance abuse. Through candid interviews, expert insights, and real-life stories of resilience, we aim to shed light on the complexities of addiction while offering hope and support to those in need. Together, let's shatter stigma, inspire change, and pave the way for a brighter, addiction-free future. #BreakingTheCycle #AddictionRecovery #HopeInRecovery #BreakingStigma #RealStories #CourageousJourneys This episode features Brad Owens, the director of POSDC. This program is funded by the state of Delaware and DSCYF. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

27 Aug 24min

Episode Notes It's time to #TalkAboutIt. TalkAboutIt is an up-close and honest exploration of all things substance use, addiction, and recovery. Join us as guests with first-hand experience uncover the truth about substance use, concerning trends among youth and adults, the latest news in prevention, and stories of hope and resilience. Through candid interviews, expert insights, and real-life stories of empowerment, we aim to shed light on the complexities of addiction while offering hope and support to those in need. Together, we can shatter stigma, ignite change, and pave the way towards a brighter, addiction-free future. To many people, community is everything. But what role does the community play in prevention, and how can prevention and education initiatives be bolstered by collective effort? Discover the answer to these questions and more as host Jacob Donn and Hayat Omar discuss the prevention power that lies in the hands of the community. Hayat Omar is the Prevention Coordinator and Behavioral Health Specialist at the Bellevue Community Center. She has extensive experience in service and volunteering, which she employs in her work with the Bellefonte Lions Club and the CAUSE. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

23 Okt 202420min

Episode Notes It's time to #TalkAboutIt. TalkAboutIt is an up-close and honest exploration of all things substance use, addiction, and recovery. Join us as guests with first-hand experience uncover the truth about substance use, concerning trends among youth and adults, the latest news in prevention, and stories of hope and resilience. Through candid interviews, expert insights, and real-life stories of empowerment, we aim to shed light on the complexities of addiction while offering hope and support to those in need. Together, we can shatter stigma, ignite change, and pave the way towards a brighter, addiction-free future. Addiction has affected, and claimed, the lives of countless people. But how does addiction manifest itself, and what treatment options, government-backed committees, and recovery paths exist to curb addiction? Join host Jacob Donn and Joanna Champney as they explore all things addiction. Joanna Champney is the Director of the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Her career spans prevention, non-profit work, and corrections. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

16 Okt 202427min

Episode Notes It's time to #TalkAboutIt. TalkAboutIt is an up-close and honest exploration of all things substance use, addiction, and recovery. Join us as guests with first-hand experience uncover the truth about substance use, concerning trends among youth and adults, the latest news in prevention, and stories of hope and resilience. Through candid interviews, expert insights, and real-life stories of empowerment, we aim to shed light on the complexities of addiction while offering hope and support to those in need. Together, we can shatter stigma, ignite change, and pave the way towards a brighter, addiction-free future. According to the CDC's estimates, over 81,000 Americans died from opioid-related overdoses in 2023. But a promising new technology aims to reduce that number. Listen in as host Jacob Donn, joined by Muyiwa Oni and Dr. Cameron Baston, dive deep into the opioid epidemic and discuss a new device that can save lives: DOVE. Muyiwa Oni and Dr. Cameron Baston are two members of the DOVE development team. Muyiwa's experience in business and engineering, combined with Dr. Baston's expertise in pulmonary medicine, contributed to the development of the DOVE device. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

9 Okt 202430min

Episode Notes It's time to #TalkAboutIt. TalkAboutIt is an up-close and honest exploration of all things substance use, addiction, and recovery. Join us as guests with first-hand experience uncover the truth about substance use, concerning trends among youth and adults, the latest news in prevention, and stories of hope and resilience. Through candid interviews, expert insights, and real-life stories of empowerment, we aim to shed light on the complexities of addiction while offering hope and support to those in need. Together, we can shatter stigma, ignite change, and pave the way towards a brighter, addiction-free future. Recovery: It's the ultimate goal for those experiencing addiction. Whether it's through recovery residences, individual treatment, or other avenues, a commitment to sobriety is attainable for anyone with a substance use disorder. Explore pathways to recovery with host Jacob Donn and Andrew Thurn in this episode of #TalkAboutIt. Andrew Thurn is the Executive Director of First State Alliance of Recovery Residences. Andrew's experience in peer services and serving on the Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium gave him the expertise in recovery that he utilizes today. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

2 Okt 202420min