Healing Minds - Stories of Resiliency and Recovery

About Healing Minds - Stories of Resiliency and Recovery

This podcast will combine professional expertise and lived experiences to explore the profound impact of substance use and mental illness on everyday life. Your hosts, Marc Rogala and Justin Wolfe, will lead robust discussions on culturally relevant, specific topics, offering their unique insights and personal experiences on the matter, and will welcome guests to share their stories. If you're searching for insights and a path towards healing, subscribe now and join us twice a month on "Healing Minds: Stories of Resiliency and Recovery.”

Publisher

NAMI DuPage

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Oct 2023

Latest episode

16 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Aug 2026

   Finding Meaning in Recovery

   In this episode of Healing Minds, hosts Justin and Marc explore the hidden struggles that can exist behind a successful life. Justin shares his journey through corporate pressure, anxiety, substance use, and the challenges of living in survival mode. Together, they discuss how disconnection, pain, and exhaustion can lead to addiction and mental health struggles, and how purpose, connection, service, and accountability can support recovery. They also explore finding new meaning after difficult experiences and the importance of making the next right choice.

2. 

   30 Jul 2026

   Embracing the Moment: The Power of Living in Recovery

   In the journey of recovery, one of the most profound challenges individuals face is the struggle to remain present. It’s all too easy to get caught up in the past, replaying mistakes, or to become overwhelmed by the uncertainty of the future. In this post, we’ll explore the significance of living in the moment and how it can transform your recovery journey.

3. 

   15 Jul 2026

   Navigating Summer Sobriety: Strategies for Staying Sober During Festive Times

   As the summer months roll in, many people look forward to barbecues, pool parties, and the Fourth of July celebrations. However, for those in recovery or managing mental health challenges, this season can bring unique obstacles. In this post, we will explore effective strategies for maintaining sobriety and mental health during these festive times. Whether you’re newly sober or have been in recovery for years, understanding the challenges and having a plan can make all the difference.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

5,207

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

60

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

60

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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