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William Stoehr paints with passion and purpose because for him, it's personal. Bill lost his sister to the disease of addiction, and watching her struggle, he quickly learned the injustice of stigma associated with substance use disorder and mental health. His paintings portray both loss and hope all at the same time. He is able to humanize those struggling while also showing the resilience and ho...

Gillian May and Rich Jones had an enlightening conversation about substance use disorder and its correlation to mental health. Gillian pulls the curtain back on the lack of mental health services and the need to address the root cause of alcohol use disorder in order for people to get better. She speaks from a medical background, but most importantly, Gillian has her own personal story which bring...

I had the opportunity this week to speak with the creator and host of the Consequence of Habit podcast, JT Frank. JT is open about his story of alcohol misuse which led him to look at the consequences and decide to make a life change. We discussed his early struggles with ADHD and how alcohol seemed to calm his racing mind. At youlearnyouturn podcast, we love hearing stories of lives turned around...

Chris Marshall's mother told him she had $10,000 put aside for his funeral. Her only ultimatum? He was not allowed to die in her house. You see, Chris had struggled with anxiety and depression and used alcohol to cope. He could no longer quit on his own, so his mother, exhausted from years of trying to save him, told him it was treatment or go die somewhere else. Fast forward to today where Chris...

Hamilton Baiden had it all-a wonderful marriage, three healthy children, and a successful career. Or so it appeared from the outside. But this facade of having it all together began to crumble at home. Rich and Hamilton discuss his story and how he would eventually get help. Hopefully, his story will give someone in a similar situation the courage to evaluate where they are and course correct or g...

Nick is the founder of Otter House in Asheville, NC. Otter House Recovery is a sober living program for those recovering from Substance Use Disorder. Each client is able to build a recovery program based on setting healthy boundaries, coping skills, humility, and confidence.

Do you worry if your child or teen's behavior is normal? Could they possibly have a substance use disorder a psychological issue or both? Liz and Richard Capriola discuss all of this and more. Richard's book, The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse, is an invaluable resource for parents attempting to navigate the confusing world of adolescent behaviors and substance use...

Sean Cuddihy is on a mission to bring authentic discussions regarding behavioral health to his popular podcast Room 9. Rich and Sean discuss how the "recovery" world of Substance Use Disorder is beginning to change and evolve beyond the 12-step model and touch on the things that have helped him to grow on his human journey. Sean Cuddihy has been mastering the art of connecting Behavioral Health Or...

Dr. Shamini Jain is a psychologist, scientist, and social entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Director of the Consciousness and Healing Initiative (CHI; www. CHI.is ), a collaborative accelerator that connects scientists, health practitioners, innovators, and social entrepreneurs to forward the science and practice of healing. CHI was formed through Dr. Jain’s deep desire to bring key stakeholder...

Listen as Edwin McCain and Rich Jones share personal stories related to prescription drug misuse and ideas on how we arrived at the Opioid Crisis. This is another Critical Conversation pulled from our youturn.net platform from 2019. Enjoy! We will be back next week with a NEW podcast featuring Brian Cuban.

Pulled from our Critical Conversations vault, this week's podcast features Edwin McCain, Richard Jones, and Shay Houser. They discuss stigma and the misinformation that perpetuates the myths surrounding those with Substance Use Disorder. This is a must-listen for anyone wanting to hear direct and honest conversations from 3 men who have been to the bottom and made it back up.

Scott Becker is deeply ensconced in the Healthcare world. He gives us insight into current trends and future outlooks in this space as well as updates on the Covid vaccinations. Scott Becker previously served on the McGuireWoods LLP Board of Partners and served for nearly 15 years as chairman of the firm’s national Healthcare department. McGuireWoods has one of the best-regarded healthcare practic...

This is the continuing story of Lisa Larson's devastating loss of her son due to an overdose. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that our system for treating substance use disorder is in need of a major overhaul. From the prescribing doctor to the emergency room (stigma) to the rehabs (body brokering) and especially for the lack of pertinent education and support for the families. This has bee...

We have all heard about the Opioid Crisis but listen here as a mom painfully recounts her final days before her son passed away from an overdose. Learn what she had to go through, what could have been done differently, and the major overhaul needed within the addiction/treatment sector. For Lisa and for everyone that has lost a loved one to an overdose, we can do better and we are working to chang...

This Critical Conversation was taped 2 years ago. Some of the opinions have certainly changed. We don't have all the answers and don't pretend to. The bottom line is everyone's journey is unique and just because we don't understand, this does not leave room for judgment. Open minds create change.

Listen to this critical conversation with Edwin McCain and Rich Jones as they tackle the controversial topic of tough love. So many parents and loved ones of someone struggling grapple with the notion of cutting them off or holding them close. What would you do?

Join Rich Jones, Edwin McCain, and Shay Houser as they tackle the alarming increase in suicides and overdoses. This was recorded before the pandemic so the numbers are even higher now. We have got to keep the conversation going! If you are having suicidal thoughts, please ask for help. *18002738255-Suicide Help Line

Founder and Ceo of I Ally shares more about the genesis of her company and the importance of community and wellbeing for caregivers. Lucinda Koza is the Founder + CEO of I Ally, an app created for and by family caregivers. She is a member of the current TechCrunch Include Cohort, SheWorx + AWS Startups Mentorship Program 2020, All Raise Org's Visionary Voices Speakers Bureau, and the Lyfebulb Pati...

Lucinda Koza is the Founder and CEO of I Ally, an app created for and by family caregivers. Lucinda created I Ally after a personal experience which she talks about on the podcast. The app is focused mainly on community and peer support, and also provides the caregiver with experts and resources. Lucinda is a member of the current TechCrunch Include Cohort, SheWorx + AWS Startups Mentorship Progra...

Listen in as Rich speaks with Tim Ryan and Jennifer Gimenez, an amazing couple who live out their recovery openly in order to help others. Tim Ryan and Jennifer Gimenez-Ryan Tim Ryan, famously known as A&E's Dope Man and a substance abuse interventionist and Jennifer Gimenez-Ryan, world renowned model, actress, substance abuse counselor, and reality TV star aren't your typical celebrity couple in...

Rich had the opportunity to talk to Kavi Misri, the founder and CEO of Rose, a mental health company that is levering technology to improve how mental health care is delivered. Listen to his story of how working 80-100 workweeks led to burnout and depression. Frustrated with trying to navigate the healthcare system, Kavi would ultimately create Rose- smarter mental health!

Michael Gallagher's childhood was the antithesis of the All American Family. With a mother completely ensconced in being a Jehovah's Witness and his addicted father in and out of prison, Michael quickly learned to escape using alcohol and cocaine. In his book, Waking Up: A Guide for Transformation, Michael tells his story of how he finally woke up and began using tools that transformed his life. J...

Sean McCann and his wife Andrea Aragon have co-written a deeply personal memoir called One Good Reason: A Memoir of Addiction and Recovery, Music and Love. The book is an honest story about Sean's sexual abuse that leads to years of drug and alcohol addiction. We get Sean's perspective, but also Andrea's side of the story as the wife who loved him but ultimately had him choose his family or his ad...

With an overwhelming desire to stop the needless overdose deaths of young adults, Mike Todd offered what they needed most- a place to call home. Through a miraculous series of events, Mike Todd took an old house and made it a safe place for those in early recovery. Recovery Housing is a key player in getting people off the streets and on a recovery journey... so why aren't there more? Hear from Mi...

Mental Healthcare for college students is needed now more than ever. Co-founder and CEO of Mantra Health, Edouard Gaussen, shares how Mantra Health plans to partner with Higher Ed to create quality mental healthcare to college campuses everywhere. Ed Gaussen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mantra Health - a NY-based, digital mental health company on a mission to improve access to evidence-based psych...