Healing Voices Project: Sharing Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage.

Harvey McNulty shares his story of addiction, incarceration, and homelessness, and the changes that led him to completing his education and becoming a Treatment Advocate at Swift River Addiction Campuses. www.healingvoicesproject.org

How I Overcame the Shame of Losing Both my Parents to Opioid Addiction, ESPN sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler, discusses her now book, Shatterproof, and shares how she was able to find joy after grief and shame.  www.laurensisler.com www.healingvoicesproject.org

This episode titled This is MY problem, not YOURS ! is from the book Voices from the Fallen and is read by the author.  How can a grandfather in his mid-fifties become addicted to heroin?  And how does his family cope and survive the turmoil?  There is much to learn from Jeff’s story. www.healingvoicesproject.org

The scariest day in my life turned into the best decision I ever made. Nicole Amendola shares her story of recovery from alcohol and cocaine and her path to becoming a Treatment Advocate at Swift River Addiction Campus. www.healingvoicesproject.org

Breaking free from trauma, addiction, and death. A chapter called breaking the Chains of Trauma, from the book Voices from the Fallen. Jason Cunningham's courageous story is read by the author, Mike Tourville. www.healingvoicesproject.org

Vernon Baumrind, author of Deceit, tells his story of perseverance through his custody battles against formidable odds using wiretapping. And the devastating effects of infidelity, sex addiction, and a manipulative gynecologist. www.healingvoicesproject.org www.deseitthebook.com  

Relating to the client at every level. Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group discusses his addiction from an early age and what led to forming the Empower Health Group in Northampton MA. www.empowerhg.com www.healingvoicesproject.org

Turning childhood trauma into a career of changing lives.  Christina Dillon from the Springfield Impact Center, a Program of the Gandara Center, discusses her challenging and disruptive childhood and what led to her position of helping others through issues of trauma, mental health, substance use, and homelessness.  Check out our social media. https://youtu.be/kJqRRwI-NAg www.healingvoicesproject....

Emerging from the depths of despair. Mark Jachym shares his incredible journey from his darkest days to becoming a recovery coach and outreach work. www.healingvoicesproject.org  

Coalitions, Community, and Connections… Anaamika Nair from the Gandara Center imagines a world without addiction and how coalition building, community engagement, and connecting people are helping to make a difference in the world. www.healingvoicesproject.org

Ken Zulu shares his spiritual recovery from alcoholism and depression to a newfound life of freedom. www.healingvoicesproject.org  

Hopeless, homeless and invisible, Leigha Neiford now makes a positive impact on others. www.healingvoicesproject.org See us on Cooking Something Good. www.csgbn.com

The Healing Hearts Sanctuary with Tracy McManmon.  Tracy discusses the programs at the Healing Hearts Sanctuary in Worthington, MA , where behavioral health meets a natural environment of belonging, community, and healing.  www.healingvoicesproject.org

Gabriel Quaglia 20 years of abuse to Advocacy, Narcan Trainer, and Peer Grief Support . Gabe speaks about his addiction, work at SADOD, and what to expect Narcan when administering Narcan.  www.healingvoicesproject.org  

You are more than your circumstances.   Richard Johnson from Springfield, MA, shares the “scenic route” he took to turn his life around from drugs, alcohol and incarceration to Program Director of the New North Citizens' Council, Overdose Prevention Master Trainer and Harm Reductionist, and member of several State, Regional, and Local Planning and Advisory boards. Visit our social media www.healin...

Honesty was the antidote to my disease." Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group in Northampton MA describes his addiction and his path to recovery and forming the Empower Health Group.    Check out our social media www.healingvoicesproject.org youtube: https://youtu.be/i5kfxbmXXLk

Who are our teenagers listening to? Ananda Lennox, a mom of 3 teenagers and Care Coalition Coordinator in West Springfield MA, shares her insights and initiatives, and effective ways to get our teens' and young adult's attention. Check out our social media! www.healingvoicesproject.org  

Laura Vargas SADOD www.healingvoicesproject.org Youtube:  https://youtu.be/2EYcsBdSl_g

A personal approach to recovery, and exploring EMDR Therapy.  Kayla Rigali and Hayley Pepin from Northstar Recovery Center discuss innovative therapeutic approaches and outpatient services at Northstar (www.northstarrecoverycenter.com).  View on youtube: https://youtu.be/KdyWLXkoTfI website: www.healingvoicesproject.org  

The Michael J Dias Foundation staff discussed the path of success for men, and the need for a woman's house in western Mass. With Karen Blanchard, Adam Bartlett and John Shea. Check out our social media! www.healingvoicesproject.org youtube: https://youtu.be/3znCS06IosY    

 From Enforcer to Evangelist - A revisit with our friend Ocho, aka Michael Ochotorena.  Ocho openly talks about his past life as a gang member, heroin addict, loan shark enforcer, time in and out of prisons, and his total transformation to a professional actor, director, evangelist, and motivational speaker.  And his most important role as a husband and father.   Check out our Social Media! www.he...

Love, support, and a safe environment.  Karen Blanchard, Executive Director of the Michael J. Dias Foundation, along with John Shea and Adam Bartlett discuss their work and mission at the foundation for men struggling with addiction.  www.mdiasfoundation.org. Check out our social media! www.healingvoicesproject.org https://youtu.be/z2ztveSkvfo  

From Ashes to Awesome!   After 25 years in active addiction, Chuck LaFlange tells his compelling story of how he pulled away from the highs and lows, his short-term successes as a serial entrepreneur, to complete unmanageability of his life headed for tragedy. And now hosts his successful Ashes to Awesome podcast. Check out our social media! And the Ashes to Awesome Podcast: www.a2apodcast.com and...

The healing effect of coaching, coping, and connecting.     Chris Rich, Certified Life Coach, shares how coaching can help handle emotions, connect with loved ones, and navigate the unknown.   www.chrisrichcoaching.com www.healingvoicesproject.org  

Transforming lives with energy and passion, Kevin Rosario from Gosnold Behavioral Health discusses the various programs at Gosnold that have helped individuals, families, and communities through recovery for over 50 years.  Check out our social media!