Recovery Advocate Network: Coffee & Conversation

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is episode #74, where Elizabeth Dennehy will read Joshua Young's blog post entitled "Turning Pain into Passion." Elizabeth is a classically trained actress and proud daughter of actor Brian Dennehy and mother of actor Jack Lancaster, Elizabeth is probably best known for playing Lieutenant Commander Shelby on Star...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation with Recovery Advocate Network.  I am your host, Ange, and I welcome you to Episode number 73. So, what did we talk about? My FAVORITE topics Leadership & Culture! Coach Kitch and I had a conversation about his inspiring journey from being expelled from school in third grade to becoming a college coach, launching his own business, the Edge Leadership Academy...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is episode #72, where we have the pleasure of James Morrison, an accomplished and award-winning stage actor, reading Joshua Young's blog post, "Beyond the Bruises: The Deep Impact of Bullying." James, known for his diverse talents, has directed numerous theater productions, is a published poet, a yoga teacher, and...

In this episode, we interview Dr. Gigi Langer, author of '50 Ways to Worry Less Now.' We discuss the importance of mental wellness, reducing stigma, and raising funds for individuals in need of treatment. Dr. Langer shares her personal journey of overcoming addiction and finding peace through honesty, empowerment, and changing negative thought patterns. We also explore the power of gratitude, appr...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. In episode #70, Sharon Lawrence will read Joshua Young's blog post, "Breaking the Silence: From Hidden Abuse to Hopeful Recovery." Sharon may be best known for her multiple Emmy Award-nominated and SAG Award-winning portrayal of Assistant District Attorney Sylvia Costas Sipowicz in NYPD Blue. She also played numerous o...

In this episode, we'll discuss the use of AI in mental health care, its benefits, and its risks. Our guest, Eric Doherty, will discuss the significance of good data, privacy, and data security in AI applications and emphasize the need for regulations and guidelines in this field.  Our conversation will touch upon AI's potential to improve access to mental health care, offer personalized treatment,...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. Get ready for a unique experience in episode #68, where the talented Brian Gaskill will bring Joshua Young's powerful blog post, "Rebuilding Trust," to life. After graduating from the prestigious SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory in 1993, Brian starred in Aaron Spelling's Melrose Place spin-off Models Inc.  Next, he mo...

In this episode, we are privileged to have a special guest, Caragh Donley, who is going to share her inspiring story about her journey as a transgender individual. She will encourage us to know that it is never too late to start living our authentic lives and being our best selves. Caragh took the brave step of coming out at the age of 63 and has shared her story with HuffPost and live on the Kell...

In episode #66, Patricia Rae will read Joshua Young's blog post, " Navigating the Storm: From Anger to Healing ." Patricia is an actor/producer born in New York City. She first studied acting at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theater Institute in New York at 19. Her first feature film role was in the cult classic "Swimfan," and her first major supporting role was in the Oscar-nominated film "Maria...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation with Recovery Advocate Network.  I am your host, Ange, and I welcome you to Episode number 65. In this episode, we have a special guest, Christina Dent, who is the Founder & President of End It For Good, a non-profit organization based in Mississippi that advocates for drug control approaches that prioritize life and well-being. Christina used to support a c...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is the 64th episode where actor Aaron Douglas will read Joshua Young's blog post titled "Social Situations as an Alcoholic in Recovery." Aaron Douglas has appeared in over 100 television and movie projects during his career but is best known for his portrayal of Chief Galen Tyrol on the Syfy channel's Battlestar G...

Today's guest is Traynor Jennings. In this episode, Traynor shares his personal journey from addiction to achieving his recovery and rebuilding his life. He specifically highlights the turning point in his life when he started sharing his story openly. Traynor also talks about his career transitions and his passion projects, including his work with "Believe in Your Spouse," a platform that encoura...

This is episode #62, where Melissa Center will read Joshua Young's blog post  " Embracing Identity Amidst the Shadows of Antisemitism ." Melissa is a writer, producer, director, and actress who has starred in numerous film and television projects including, R.V., This is Us, Grey's Anatomy, True Detective, FBI and will guest star on NBC's Chicago Fire, airing on April 10 th . In addition to her on...

  In this conversation, Ange and Laura discuss various topics related to mental health, advocacy, and the therapeutic benefits of art. Laura shares her personal experience with kidney cancer and the challenges she faced. They discuss the importance of being your own advocate in healthcare and not minimizing your feelings. Finally, they explore the healing power of art, specifically watercolor pain...

This is Episode #60, where Actor Paul Wilson will read Joshua Young's blog post entitled " The Snowplow Effect ." Paul is a writer, producer, and actor who has shared the screen with A-list talent such as Michelle Pfeiffer, Aaron Eckhardt, Whoopi Goldberg, Ashley Judd, and alongside his brother, Patrick, in the third installment of The Conjuring franchise. Paul made his first feature film appearan...

Today's guest is Jeff Breedlove, who serves as Community Outreach Manager for Commissioner Kevin Tanner at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Jeff also serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia School of Addiction Studies and the Regional Advisory Board for the Rx Summit. This episode has been broken into two parts. So if you missed part one make sur...

This is Episode #58, where Liz Vassey will read Joshua Young's blog post, " Navigating Through Grief with Grace and Growt h ." Liz is best known for her role as Wendy Simms during her 6 seasons on CSI and playing Captain Liberty on the TV show The Tick. She was also a regular on All My Children, Two and a Half Men, Tru Calling, and Brotherly Love. In addition to her acting credits, Liz is also a w...

Today's guest is Jeff Breedlove, who serves as Community Outreach Manager for Commissioner Kevin Tanner at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Jeff also serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia School of Addiction Studies and the Regional Advisory Board for the Rx Summit. This episode has been broken into two parts. So – come back next Saturday for E...

In episode #56, Spencer Garrett will read Joshua Young's blog post, " My Journey Beyond Toxic Masculinity to Emotional Liberation ." Spencer has had a long career in acting, appearing in over 200 projects over his career. He is known for his work in the movies Air Force One, Yes Man, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood as well as his recurring roles on For All Mankind and Bosch to name a few. Spence...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation with Recovery Advocate Network.  I am your host, Ange, and I welcome you to Episode number 55. Today's guest is Mary Beth O'Connor the author of the book "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction." In this episode, Marybeth O'Connor shares her journey from childhood trauma and addiction to recovery. She discusses the link between c...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is episode #54, where actress Sherilyn Fenn will read Joshua Young's blog post entitled " Destigmatizing Mental Illness ." Sherilyn has been acting since the mid 1980's but her rise to fame came in 1990 when she was cast to play the role of Audrey Horne, the high-school femme fatale in the critically acclaimed TV...

Summary   Monica Crawford, owner of Five-0 Fierce and Fit, shares her journey as a female first responder and her transition into entrepreneurship. She discusses the impact of chronic stress on mental and physical health and the importance of prioritizing self-care. Monica explains her coaching methodology, which includes custom nutrition and fitness programs, weekly check-ins, and mindset shifts....

This is episode #52, where Joshua Young will read his blog post entitled "The Power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Our Workplaces and Beyond." Read Blog Post: https://www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org/post/the-power-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-de-i-in-our-workplaces-and-beyond Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryadvocatenetwork Guest Links: www. Joshuamyoung.com Donate T...

Today's guest is Dr. Corey Latta, a therapist, writer, and college professor. Dr. Latta has over 20 years of experience teaching both in person and online and serving in leadership and administrative roles. He is also the author of five books and numerous articles. In this conversation, he shares his personal journey from academia to therapy and his passion for helping families and individuals str...

This is episode #50, where Sasha Young will read her husband Joshua Young's adapted blog post entitled "My Child's ADHD: A Parent's Journey."   "Between The Lines" episodes are written by guests who prefer to use their written voice instead of their interview voice to share their stories. Each author has submitted a blog, and then either I, Ange, Joshua, our resident author, an actor or actress, o...