This is the Mission: Recovery Podcast hosted by Maroof Ahmed MD (Co-founder of Pelago). We are taking a break for 2023 as we re-focus and brainstorm new episode ideas for 2024.
Recovery should be celebrated. Our mission is to break down the stigma surrounding addiction to empower others to live addiction-free lives.
#11 Caroline Davidson of Shatterproof –– An inspiring mission to address the addiction crisis, create change and save lives
Caroline Davidson, Vice President of State Engagement for the ATLAS team at Shatterproof (shatterproof.org), shares the inspiring, mission-driven story of the national nonprofit organization that's working to reverse and end the addiction crisis in America through greater access to care, better treatment, and reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorders. Caroline also shares her personal journey to recovery and tells us about the great work of Shatterproof's ATLAS platform, the “consumer reports of addiction treatment.” The ATLAS website (treatmentatlas.org) helps those seeking information on substance use disorder find and compare treatment facilities based on trustworthy information and quality of treatment.
30 Sept 2022
#10 Telehealth Regulations, Opioids, and Substance Use Treatment
In this episode, Nate Lacktman and Sunny Levine of the prestigious law firm of Foley & Lardner discuss the current state of telehealth regulations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and how uncertainty, legislation, and policy changes could impact medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders in the coming months.
8 Jun 2022
#9 Adrian Hayden - Overcoming opioids and managing tobacco with Quit Genius
In this episode, Quit Genius member Adrian talks about a harrowing accident that led him slowly down the path of addiction and how he was able to regain control. Adrian also shares his experience with the Quit Genius product and how he’s leveraging it to help manage his tobacco use.
18 May 2022
#8 Erin Terkoski Young MSW (WTW) - The Recipe For High-Quality Substance Use Disorder Care.
In this episode, Erin shares insights into what high-quality Substance Use Disorder care looks like. She also shares some of the issues surrounding current care, from the lack of access to the difficulty in navigating treatment. Erin shares some great insights into what she believes the future of SUD care will look like, too!
7 Dec 2021
#7 Claudia Christian - Overcoming Substance Use Disorder with the help of Medication Assisted Treatment
In this episode of the Mission: Recovery Podcast, I sat down with Claudia Christian. Claudia is an extremely successful actress and author who's starred in shows such as Babylon 5, Nip/Tuck, and Criminal Minds.
In this episode, we discussed how alcohol negatively impacted her life, how Medication Assisted Treatment and The Sinclair Method helped her overcome her substance use disorder, and the work she is doing to support others struggling with addiction.
29 Sept 2021
#6 Joshua Evans - Life in the public eye, facing demons, and recovery
In this episode of the Mission Recovery Podcast, I sat down with Joshua Evans. Joshua is a singer, actor, and YouTuber with over 1 million followers.
In this episode, we discussed how a very public breakup led him to alcohol and the negative effects excessive drinking had on his life and career. Most importantly, we talked about his recovery and journey to over a year of sobriety.
12 May 2021
#5 Kirstie Settas-Jones (National Lead, Willis Towers Watson) - The perfect storm: the pandemic, substance use and why employers should focus on addictions.
In this episode, Kirstie talks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employers and how it has led to a huge spike in substance use amongst their populations. Kirstie talks about why substance addiction is still an unsolved problem for employers and the strategies employers can put in place to tackle it effectively.
5 Apr 2021
#4 Eddie McClintock - Hollywood, kicked out of crack houses and twenty years of sobriety.
Eddie McClintock is an actor who is best known for his lead role in the hit show Warehouse 13, he has also starred in some of the biggest shows including friends, sex and the city, and others. He has a heartwarming story on addiction and his journey to being 20 years sober.
10 Mar 2021
#3 Vance Johnson (Denver Broncos) - From NFL Superstar to An Addiction Coma
Vance Johnson is a former NFL superstar who spent ten years with the Denver Broncos and played in three Super Bowls. In this episode, Vance talks about his struggles with his addiction to alcohol and other substances. He talks about how his addiction affected his playing career, his relationships and his mental health.
16 Feb 2021
#2 Cameron Yarborough (CEO of Torch): Losing My Father To Addiction
In this episode, Cameron speaks about what it was like to grow up with his father who suffered from addictions to alcohol and opioids. He speaks about how his father died having succumbed to his addiction. Cameron also talks about his journey to being sober and how he quit alcohol.
28 Jan 2021
#1 Justin Kan (Co-Founder Twitch.tv): Two Years Sober
In this episode, Justin speaks about quitting alcohol and his journey to two years of sobriety. He talks about how he changed his behavior and built healthier habits, as well as the benefits of social accountability and why he was so public about his journey to recovery.
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