Recovery Advocate Network: Coffee & Conversation

Dr. Jennifer Gentile is a thought leader and mental healthcare innovator with more than 10 years of experience in telehealth and digital health and is committed to improving access and quality in mental healthcare. She has a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Health Psychology from William James College and completed her Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Genetics and Metabolic Psychology at Harvard Medica...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is episode #48, where Crystal Coney will read Joshua Young's blog post entitled "Shadows and Light: A Journey Through Forgiveness." Crystal Coney captured the Miss North Carolina USA crown in 1997 and was the first black woman to represent North Carolina in the Miss USA pageant.     Since then, Crystal has become...

Chris Carberg is the founder and CEO of  http://AddictionHelp.com , one of the fastest growing addiction, behavioral and mental health educational brands. Chris has been in recovery for over 18 years and a founder in a number of health-related tech brands, including  http://postpartumdepression.org . His passion is to make  http://addictionhelp.com the largest and most-helpful content platform for...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is episode #46, where Joshua Young will read his blog post entitled "Finding My Way Back: A Journey Through Alcoholism Recovery "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 the...

Summary Caron shares her story of childhood abuse, addiction, and the challenges she has faced in her life. She discusses her experiences with eating disorders, abusive relationships, and the estrangement from her son. Despite the hardships she has endured, Caron remains hopeful and believes in finding true love and healing. She encourages others who are struggling with addiction or trauma to seek...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is episode #44, where actress Adrienne Wilkinson will read Joshua Young's blog post entitled "The Power and Pitfalls of Labeling." Adrienne Wilkinson was introduced to the world as the Empress of Rome, who was revealed to be Xena's daughter, Eve, in Xena: Warrior Princess - the most-watched show in the world at th...

Summary   This conversation introduces the research series and features Dr. Ben Daines, who is a founding board member of RAN. They discuss the vision and mission of RAN and Dr. Ben's involvement. They then dive into a research article titled 'Prevalence and Trends of Common Mental Disorders' and discuss the importance of the study and the criteria for selecting research articles. They explore the...

Welcome to Episode 42. Read Shayne's Blog Post Here: https://www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org/blog Learn more about RAN:   https://www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org/ Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/RecoveryAdvocateNetwork https://twitter.com/RAN2Wellness ". https://www.instagram.com/recoveryadvocatenetwork https://www.linkedin.com/company/recovery-advocate-network/ https://www.tik...

Summary Author Matt Scott shares his journey from the corporate world to becoming a published author. He discusses the challenges he faced in the corporate world and how he overcame self-doubt and built confidence. Matt emphasizes the importance of leadership and creating a positive work environment. He also shares his experience in writing and publishing books, as well as his understanding of dif...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is episode #40, where Max Martini will read Joshua Young's blog post entitled " Unseen Wounds: A Journey from Invisibility to Healing." You can read this blog post on our website here: https://www.recoveryadvocatenetwork.org/post/unseen-wounds-a-journey-from-invisibility-to-healing   Max Martini has appeared in ov...

Summary Author Maria C. Palmer shares the story of her father's rise to success and fame in the restaurant industry, followed by a stint in federal prison. The book, 'On the Rocks,' explores the journey of the Palmer family and the impact of their restaurant, the Prima Donna, on the community. Maria decided to share this story as a family history project, but soon realized its commercial potential...

Jeremy Sisto has been appearing in movies and television programs for decades. Jeremy made his feature film debut while in high school, playing Kevin Kline's son in the ensemble drama, Grand Canyon. Since then, Jeremy has starred in numerous films such as Clueless, White Squall, Suicide Kings, Jesus, Thirteen, and Waitress. Jeremy is also known for his roles on HBO's Six Feet Under, NBC's Law & Or...

Summary In this conversation, Jeff Clark, author of 'Hear These Truths: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Leadership Algorithm,' discusses the importance of purpose, empowerment, and communication in leadership. He introduces the concept of the leadership algorithm, which is the formula of efforts plus process equals progress. Clark emphasizes the need for leaders to define their purpose and ali...

Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation's "Between the Lines" Blog Club Series. This is episode #36, where actor Linc Hand will read Joshua Young's blog post entitled "Vulnerability, Overcoming Abuse, and Opening Dialogues of Empowerment." Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama,   Linc   Hand has been appearing in commercials, television programs, and feature films since he was six years old. Afte...

Summary   Mark Kendall, a guitar player and sober advocate, shares his journey of recovery and how he helps others in their sobriety. He discusses the importance of working on oneself, identifying triggers, and staying sober one day at a time. Mark emphasizes the power of fellowship and the impact of sharing experiences with others who can relate. He also highlights the value of gratitude lists as...

In today's episode, our new Between The Lines and Blog Club Series leader, Joshua, will share his experience with "What Depression Feels Like." Joshua is an author, recovery advocate, suidice attempt survivor, and alcholic in recovery.  "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 s...

Summary: Today, we welcome Ben Boyd owner of Summit Action Sports. In this episode, Ben and I discuss coaching professional athletes, the importance of developing a well-rounded person as an athlete, challenges with depression and transitioning out of competition, and advice Ben would give to those supporting athletes.  Ben has been blessed to work with Olympic medalists, including coaching Kaitly...

This is episode #32, and I, Ange, will read Shayne's latest blog, "Is There Hallmark Card For That?". In this episode, Shayne shares their thoughts on what to say and not say to someone dealing with mental health struggles. "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 bl...

Today, we welcome Holly to hear her personal story of struggling with severe anxiety, fears, depression, and bipolar type 1 - and the impact these challenges have had on her life. She vulnerably shares many stories as well as her hope for today and the future.   Donate Today: PayPal Venmo  Email: donate@recoveryadvocatenetwork.org Additional Resources: Be a Coffee & Conversation Podcast Guest:   p...

In today's episode, our new Between The Lines and Blog Club Series leader, Joshua, will share his experience with "What Depression Feels Like." Joshua is an author, recovery advocate, suidice attempt survivor, and alcholic in recovery.  "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 s...

Today, we welcome author Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, the founder of The Best Ever You Network. If you are seeking change and want to align with your highest purpose, the power is in your hands. In Elizabeth's book, The Change Guidebook, she has created a framework for crafting a new way to move through the world and inhabit our lives. By using the tools provided within this book, you will experien...

Today, we welcome back Sasha Young. This is the third episode of our unique three-part series where I interviewed Joshua Young in Episode 26 about his story and book "Craving Recovery", then interviewed Sasha in Episode 27 to hear her perspective of his struggle, recovery, and impact on her, and today, I will interview her about her own trauma and resilience story. A power couple that I truly admi...

Today, we welcome Sasha Young, the wife of Joshua Young, from episode 26. This is the second episode of a unique three-part series where I interviewed Joshua about his story and book, and today, I will interview his wife, Sasha about her perspective supporting him and finally her own personal trauma story.   This episode includes sensitive topics. If you feel it may be triggering to you, then we e...

Today, we welcome Joshua M. Young, the author of the book Craving Recovery. This is a unique three-part series where I will interview Joshua about his story and book, his wife Sasha about her perspective supporting him, and, finally, her personal trauma story. After a life spent dealing with childhood trauma, depression and anxiety, Joshua found the answer to his problems by way of alcohol. Joshua...

Today, we welcome Dr. Gary May. Dr. May is the Chancellor of the most comprehensive campus in the University of California system, with four colleges and six professional schools. UC Davis enrolls more than 40,000 students, brings in more than $1 billion annually in sponsored research, and contributes more than $12.5 billion annually to California's economy. In 2019, UC Davis reached the Top 10 in...