The Other 9 Podcast

Can you make it to NASCAR's national stage without coming from a racing family?   San Diego native Austin Varco is proving that with the right village, it’s absolutely possible. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with 26-year-old driver Austin Varco as he prepares to make his historic NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut in his hometown. Racing the No. 22 Team Reaume Chevrolet at the uni...

Join Mary and Savannah on this conversation about being yourself and the acceptance that goes along with that.  Savannah Carr is a certified peer counselor at an outpatient facility. She recently celebrated 13 years in recovery, 11/14/11.  - "I am a mother of six, a wife to an amazing man that has never raised his voice to me. I am a woman who has worked hard to find who I truly am and utiliz...

Empathy is Walking Alongside Somebody and Supporting them in Finding Their Own Answers.  Join Mary and Doug in this conversation about Empathy and our own journeys.  Doug Smith has 21 years of experience working in behavioral health services, including serving as a direct clinician, Clinical Director and Director of Clinical Development. He has a BS in Psychology from Eastern Oregon University and...

Join Mary and Chandra in the all new conversation.  All new to each other and what the Mental Health Court is.  Plus many different aspects of "The Other 9" explored.  Chandra was in active addiction for 27 years and thanks to the mental health court program and her peer support specialist, she was able to find her hope again. Since 2003 Holding the Hope has provided expert training and...

Join Mary and Ray through a positive and comfortable conversation about Ray's journey and knowing " I am the only one that can make me happy". Stay Hopeful  The journey of Greg's life started in December, 2016 when he decided there was no other alternative than to make a substantial change in his life and his mindset. He struggled with addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD....

Relax and Smile.  And Just Enjoy the Picture Now. Join Mary Jadwisiak and Sarah Jensen on this journey through Recovery and the challenges that come up along the way. Stay Hopeful Sarah Jensen is a dedicated leader in mental health advocacy, peer support, and program development, with a passion for empowering families and individuals through trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.  As the Pro...

Join Mary in her first episode while she  chats with  John Murphy about the Guiding Principles of Recovery and most of all, Hope.  Thank you for listening to our latest episode. Be sure to tune in for more exciting things happening with The Other 9 podcast in the upcoming months.