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Recovery Talk Podcast

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Recovery Talk is a monthly, educational podcast from the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence (PR CoE) hosted by Shannon Roberts, one of our program managers. Each month, our host talks with experts in the field about their lived experience, discussing substance use challenges, resources to assist those with substance use challenges and/or their families, and best practices for the delivery of peer recovery support services. Our goal in sharing stories and information is to provide hope and resources to the field of peer recovery. To listen on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe, click here.

For more information about the podcast, please contact Shannon Roberts at slroberts@umkc.edu.

Ep. 29 Finale: Farewell for Now

Released 09/03/2024

Today we’re wrapping up an incredible journey with the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence. For the past four years, we have been a proud part of this community, offering support, education, and resources to all of you who are working tirelessly in the field of peer recovery. Without further ado, let’s get talking!

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Amplifying Diverse Voices, Ep. 6: Engaging Black Women with Lived Experience

Released 08/29/2024

We are wrapping up our special series "Amplifying Diverse Voices.” In these episodes, my colleague Wardell Royal III of our Health Equity team hosts discussions with featured guests from various backgrounds within the recovery movement. Our aim is to engage in dynamic conversations about their personal journeys and highlight the incredible work they are doing in their communities.

In this final episode, we are excited to welcome several inspiring guests: Annie Powell, Laurie Johnson-Wade, Angelina Smith-Wilson, Tarusa Steward, and Angela Burton. In it, they share their unique perspectives, experiences, and the impactful contributions they are making to support recovery.

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Amplifying Diverse Voices, Ep. 5: Policy Advocacy in Recovery

Released 08/26/2024

Between now and the end of August, we are thrilled to bring you a special series called "Amplifying Diverse Voices.” In these episodes, my colleague Wardell Royal III of our Health Equity team will be hosting discussions with featured guests from various backgrounds within the recovery movement. Our aim is to engage in dynamic conversations about their personal journeys and highlight the incredible work they are doing in their communities.

In this episode, we are excited to welcome two inspiring guests: Ariel Britt and Betsy Craft. In it, they share their unique perspectives, experiences, and the impactful contributions they are making to support recovery.

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Amplifying Diverse Voices, Ep. 4: The Future of Recovery

Released 08/23/2024

Between now and the end of August, we are thrilled to bring you a special series called "Amplifying Diverse Voices.” In these episodes, my colleague Wardell Royal III of our Health Equity team will be hosting discussions with featured guests from various backgrounds within the recovery movement. Our aim is to engage in dynamic conversations about their personal journeys and highlight the incredible work they are doing in their communities.

In this episode, Wardell has a conversation with Joe Powell about the future of recovery. In it, they share their unique perspectives, experiences, and the impactful contributions they are making to support recovery.

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Amplifying Diverse Voices, Ep. 2: Advancing Cultural Humility

Released 08/09/2024

Between now and the end of August, we are thrilled to bring you a special series called "Amplifying Diverse Voices.” In these episodes, my colleague Wardell Royal III of our Health Equity team will be hosting discussions with featured guests from various backgrounds within the recovery movement. Our aim is to engage in dynamic conversations about their personal journeys and highlight the incredible work they are doing in their communities.

In this episode, we are excited to welcome three inspiring guests: Haner Hernandez, Liliana Spurgeon, and Tony Sanchez. In it, they share their unique perspectives, experiences, and the impactful contributions they are making to support recovery.

Stay tuned as we amplify diverse voices and continue our mission to provide hope, support, and valuable insights for all those affected by substance use challenges.

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Amplifying Diverse Voices, Ep. 1: Making Recovery Accessible

Released 08/06/2024

Between now and the end of August, we are thrilled to bring you a special series called "Amplifying Diverse Voices.” In these episodes, my colleague Wardell Royal III of our Health Equity team will be hosting discussions with featured guests from various backgrounds within the recovery movement. Our aim is to engage in dynamic conversations about their personal journeys and highlight the incredible work they are doing in their communities.

In this inaugural episode, we are excited to welcome two inspiring guests: Stancil Tootle and Nicole McAnnally. In it, they share their unique perspectives, experiences, and the impactful contributions they are making to support recovery.

Stay tuned as we amplify diverse voices and continue our mission to provide hope, support, and valuable insights for all those affected by substance use challenges.

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Organizational Stakeholders of the Month, Vol. 19

Released 07/17/2024

We are bringing you another episode full of conversations with some of our organizational stakeholders. This month, we get to hear from Kate Bastedenbeck of the Over the Rainbow Project and Wendy Jones of the Minnesota Alliance of Recovery Community Organizations. Stay tuned for stories from the field!

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Organizational Stakeholders of the Month, Vol. 18

Released 06/04/2024

We are bringing you another episode full of conversations with some of our organizational stakeholders. This month, we get to hear from Kattie Lail of We Face It Together and Betsy Craft of Colorado Drug Policy Coalition. Stay tuned for stories from the field!

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Organizational Stakeholders of the Month, Vol. 17

Released 05/13/2024

This month, we are bringing you an episode with one of our Organizational Stakeholders, Dolan Research International. In it, we speak with Johanna Dolan and Kris McGinnis about their work through and operations of Dolan Research International. And without further ado, let’s get talking!

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Organizational Stakeholders of the Month, Vol. 16

Released 04/08/2024

This month, we are bringing you another episode filled with conversations with some of our organizational stakeholders. I had the privilege of talking with Chrystal Cantrell of Take Action Today, Dana Smith of New Life II, and Darrell Keim of Latah Recovery Community Center. Get ready to hear from some incredible people doing incredible things. And without further ado, let’s get talking!

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Funding for this initiative was made possible by grant no. 1H79TI083022 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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