Recovery Advocate Network: Coffee & Conversation

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. My name is Joshua Young, and this is episode #99, an exciting moment for us, as next week we will hit a major milestone with our 100th episode. To celebrate, we have a special treat in store for our audience! Several members of the RAN team will join us to share their experiences volunteering at RAN, and we'll take som...

NOTE: This episode had audio recording issues. We made the decision to release it as is to keep the integrity of the podcast. We hope you enjoy! Today's guest is Jane Manning, the author of "Trauma Can Kick My Ass, a poetic memoir." A 2004 Magnum Cum Laude graduate, Jane was voted by her peers as "Most Likely to be CEO" of her collegiate class. Twenty years later, Jane wrote and published her firs...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. My name is Joshua Young, and this is episode #97, where I will read my blog post entitled "Now Is the Time: Prioritizing Mental Health in Schools." Donate Today: PayPal : https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40 Venmo :...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. My name is Joshua Young, and this is episode #96, where I will read my blog post entitled "Balancing Political Views and Mental Health." Donate Today: PayPal : https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40 Venmo : https://ac...

In this episode, Nellie Hardin, a mother of four teenage daughters, shares her journey of healing and empowering herself and her children. She emphasizes the importance of building a foundation of worth, esteem, and confidence in childhood to create self-disciplined leaders. Nellie offers a blueprint for parents to understand the biology and psychology of their children and tailor their parenting...

Summary: Dr. Luoluo Hong, Vice President for Student Engagement and Well-Being at Georgia Tech, discusses the importance of mental wellness and creating a culture of well-being on campus. She emphasizes the need for education and awareness about mental health issues and the importance of addressing all dimensions of wellness. Dr. Hong also highlights the significance of belonging and connection in...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. My name is Joshua Young, and this is episode #93, where I will read my blog post entitled "Work Life Balance." Donate Today: PayPal : https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40 Venmo : https://account.venmo.com/u/recovery...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversations, Between the Lines Blog Club Series! This is episode #92, where our CEO and podcast host Ange will read another blog written by Shayne entitled "Split" – A Response. Donate Today: PayPal : https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40 Venmo : https://account.venm...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversations! My name is Joshua Young, and this is episode #91, entitled "Let's All Breathe: Mindful Breathing Exercises for Your Path Towards Recovery." Today, we have a truly special episode in store for you. Here at the Recovery Advocate Network, we recognize the importance of taking a moment to breathe, to pause, and to rejuvenate our spirits. In this episode, we ar...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. My name is Joshua Young, and this is episode #90, where I will read my blog post entitled "Remembering Daisy: Coping with the Loss of a Pet." Donate Today: PayPal : https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=38KWNZSB6A6W2&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1kgmyHxZUxmNrRaru04laLHJWXVZGMH3Bz2sqaGIO0zaqfnng4i0LZU40 Venmo : https...

Welcome back to coffee and conversation. Episode 089 About the Guest: Today's guest is Steve Wolfson, a writer, filmmaker, health consultant, and dentist. In Part 1 of the Wolfson Series episode 083 we discussed The Art of Life Lessons Through Stories & Impactful Documentaries. In this episode, we dig deeper into one of those documentaries, the story of the Mental Hospital in Weyburn. We also disc...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. My name is Joshua Young, and this is episode #88, where the incredibly talented Elijah Alexander will read my blog post entitled " Confronting Teen Suicide: A Father's Perspective." Elijah, a graduate of The Yale School of Drama and recipient of the Fox Fellowship, has built a notable career spanning 17 years across st...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation Episode 087.   About the Episode:  Our conversation explores the importance of vulnerability and intrinsic values in building strong relationships and creating fulfilling lives. Patrick Touhey, author of Create Forever Teammates, emphasizes the need to shift focus from extrinsic outcomes to meaningful connections. He shares personal stories and experiences t...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. My name is Joshua Young, and this is episode #86, where the multi-talented Scott Krinsky will read my blog post entitled "Celebrating Pride: A Journey of Authenticity." Scott Is an actor, writer, producer, and was a member of the critically acclaimed comedic theater group, The Bad Puppets. Scott is best known for his r...

About the Guest: Today's guest is Amity Cooper, a seasoned entrepreneur, a trained mental health professional, and an entrepreneurial coach. With a wealth of experience from developing and launching multiple businesses over the past 20 years, she is now dedicated to helping others start and run their own businesses. As a trained therapist, equine-assisted psychotherapist, and Lifebook facilitator,...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. My name is Joshua Young and this is episode #84, where my dear friend Patricia Rae will read my blog post entitled " Healing Through Art." Patricia is probably best known as an actor & producer, but she is also an activist, artist, healer, painter, podcaster, humanitarian, and a recurring reader for us here at RAN. Her...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation with Recovery Advocate Network.  I am your host, Ange, and I welcome you to Episode number 83. Today's guest is Steve Wolfson, a writer, filmmaker, health consultant, and dentist. While Steve was in dental school, he discovered his favorite patients were children and loved to tell young patients stories to help relax them during their dental visits. However,...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. My name is Joshua Young, and this is episode #82 where the immensely talented Geneva Carr will read my blog post entitled, "Emerging from the Shadows." I am deeply grateful to Geneva for volunteering to read this specific piece, knowing that her style, her grace, and her caring nature would bring it to life in a unique...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation with Recovery Advocate Network.  I am your host, Ange, and I welcome you to Episode number 81. Today's guest is Kurt Schmidt, a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Licensed Master Social Worker. Kurt applies years of experience in the business, technology, and service sectors to provide adequate peer support for those managing mental health and substance u...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is episode #80, where Rod McLachlan will read Joshua Young's blog post entitled "Embracing Hope: The Vital Role of Interventionists in Recovery." Rod is known for his film roles in National Treasure, Magnolia, Instinct, and Conspiracy Theory, and his television roles on Modern Family, Mad Men, Blue Bloods, and ER...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation with Recovery Advocate Network.  I am your host, Ange, and I welcome you to Episode number 79. This is part 2 of our Eating Disorder Series. Last week, in Episode 77, Kinsey shared her journey healing from an eating disorder. This week, JD Ouellette, an educator and director of lived experience for a virtual eating disorder program called Equip, shares her p...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is episode #78, where Tara Karsian will read Joshua Young's blog post entitled " Resilience and Second Chances." Tara has appeared in over 100 television and film projects over her career, guest starring in shows such as NYPD Blue, Desperate Housewives, CSI and Prison Break to name a few, but she is probably best...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation with Recovery Advocate Network.  I am your host, Ange, and I welcome you to Episode number 77. So, what did we talk about? A topic near and dear to my heart – Eating Disorders.  Our guest, Kinsey Dalbec, shared her personal story. At the age of 17, in her senior year of high school, she developed anorexia nervosa. This happened after she and her friends deci...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is episode #76, where Gregory Jbara will read Joshua Young's blog post entitled " A Journey Through Dual Addiction and Recovery."   Gregory's journey into the arts began with a solid foundation in musical theater at The University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance, where he was a founding and original...

Tamara Ridge, LMFT, discusses her journey as a trauma survivor and therapist and how she developed the Trauma Erase Method to help others heal from trauma. She explains the difference between complex PTSD and PTSD, and the impact of trauma on everyday life and relationships. Tamara shares her four-phase approach to healing trauma, which includes calming the body, soothing emotions, healing trauma...