Recovering Boldly with Quest Center

About Recovering Boldly with Quest Center

Recovering Boldly with Quest Center is an interview-style podcast that embraces the unique paths to healing, sharing powerful, real-life stories of overcoming mental health challenges, addiction, chronic pain, and trauma, while celebrating the strength and courage it takes to reclaim hope and boldly be yourself. Quest Center for Integrative Health (https://quest-center.org/) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing integrative healthcare services, community, and education to all people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living. Based in Portland, OR, Quest Center offers unique programs in Outpatient Substance-Use Treatment, HIV Services, Mental Health Therapy, Non-Opiate Chronic Pain Management, Holistic Medical Care, and more. Our three primary service communities are low-income, people living with HIV, and LGBTQIA2S+. We proudly lean into the intersections of the communities that we serve. Produced and hosted by Courtney Hollis, Communications and Marketing Manager at Quest Center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Quest Center

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2025

Latest episode

2 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jul 2026

   Misty - Grief, Rage, and Art!

   Join Quest as we talk with Licensed Massage Therapist Misty Fall (they/them) about their body work, as well as their workshops with the Portland Grief House. Learn more about their upcoming Grief and Rage workshop, as well as their "Painting Portraits of Your Dead" 4 week series. Tickets are available at griefhouse.or Learn more about Quest Center at www.Quest-Center.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   26 May 2026

   Vanessa - Finding Purpose in an HIV Diagnosis

   This week, I sit down with an inspiring guest who transformed her HIV diagnosis into a driving force for advocacy, policy work, and community building within the HIV-positive community. Together, we unpack the misconceptions she held before her diagnosis, the realities of living with HIV, and the stigma that continues to shape public perception and personal experiences. We also discuss how storytelling, visibility, and community can create real change, not only for people living with HIV, but for the broader conversation around health, identity, and compassion. If you or someone you know is living with HIV in Portland, OR, Quest Center offers integrated, affirming care including medical services, therapy, support groups, nutrition, acupuncture, and peer support. Quest is a nonprofit health center in Portland, OR, with a mission to provide integrative healthcare services, community, and education to all people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living and dying. Our programs in HIV Services, Substance Use Recovery, Chronic Pain Management, Mental Health, Acupuncture, and Holistic Medical Care recognize that each person has a unique journey to healing. In addition to offerings like individual and group therapy, our programs take an integrative approach to wellness, including elements such as peer support, wellness movement, nutrition, and at the heart of it all community. Our three primary service communities are low-income, people living with HIV, and LGBTQIA2S+. We proudly accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) as well as many other commercial insurance options. If you’d like to learn more about any of our services, please visit our website at www.Quest-Center.org (https://open.acast.com/networks/67fee29266d94e7a62ad6cdb/shows/67feed92b6f48aa70991f3e4/episodes/www.Quest-Center.org) Find more HIV Resources here: https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/ #hiv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   26 Jan 2026

   Jamie, Part 2 - Jamie's Journey with Chronic Pain

   In this episode, we share Jamie’s powerful journey from years of chronic pain, medical dismissal, and isolation to healing, confidence, and deep community involvement. Jamie reflects on growing up with unexplained injuries and autoimmune conditions, the emotional toll of not being believed, and how those experiences left her feeling invisible and disconnected. Her story takes a turning point when she joins Quest through the WISH program, where patient-centered care, clear explanations, and integrative practices like acupuncture, massage, Qigong, and mobility groups help calm her nervous system and restore a sense of agency. As her health stabilizes, Jamie’s world expands beyond survival into creativity and leadership, from launching community crochet programs to serving on historical society boards and contributing to public art projects. She talks about “planting seeds” through small, intentional steps and surrounding herself with people who reflect the life she wants to build. This episode is a moving reminder that healing is not linear, but with compassion, validation, and community, it can lead not just to recovery, but to purpose, connection, and giving back. If you or someone you know is living with Chronic Pain, Quest Center offers integrated, affirming care including medical services, therapy, support groups, nutrition, acupuncture, and peer support. Quest is a nonprofit health center in Portland, OR with a mission to provide integrative healthcare services, community, and education to all people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living and dying. Our programs in HIV Services, Substance Use Recovery, Chronic Pain Management, Mental Health, Acupuncture, and Holistic Medical Care recognize that each person has a unique journey to healing. In addition to offerings like individual and group therapy, our programs take an integrative approach to wellness, including elements such as peer support, wellness movement, nutrition, and at the heart of it all community. Our three primary service communities are low-income, people living with HIV, and LGBTQIA2S+. We proudly accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) as well as many other commercial insurance options. If you’d like to learn more about any of our services, please visit our website at www.Quest-Center.org (https://open.acast.com/networks/67fee29266d94e7a62ad6cdb/shows/67feed92b6f48aa70991f3e4/episodes/www.Quest-Center.org) #chronicpain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   31 Dec 2025

   Jamie, Part 1 - Jamie's Journey with Chronic Pain

   In this episode, we share Jamie’s powerful journey from years of chronic pain, medical dismissal, and isolation to healing, confidence, and deep community involvement. Jamie reflects on growing up with unexplained injuries and autoimmune conditions, the emotional toll of not being believed, and how those experiences left her feeling invisible and disconnected. Her story takes a turning point when she joins Quest through the WISH program, where patient-centered care, clear explanations, and integrative practices like acupuncture, massage, Qigong, and mobility groups help calm her nervous system and restore a sense of agency. As her health stabilizes, Jamie’s world expands beyond survival into creativity and leadership, from launching community crochet programs to serving on historical society boards and contributing to public art projects. She talks about “planting seeds” through small, intentional steps and surrounding herself with people who reflect the life she wants to build. This episode is a moving reminder that healing is not linear, but with compassion, validation, and community, it can lead not just to recovery, but to purpose, connection, and giving back. If you or someone you know is living with Chronic Pain, Quest Center offers integrated, affirming care including medical services, therapy, support groups, nutrition, acupuncture, and peer support. Consider supporting Quest Center’s work to provide compassionate and affirming integrative care with a donation to our Give!Guide campaign at giveguide.org/nonprofits/quest Quest is a nonprofit health center in Portland, OR with a mission to provide integrative healthcare services, community, and education to all people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living and dying. Our programs in HIV Services, Substance Use Recovery, Chronic Pain Management, Mental Health, Acupuncture, and Holistic Medical Care recognize that each person has a unique journey to healing. In addition to offerings like individual and group therapy, our programs take an integrative approach to wellness, including elements such as peer support, wellness movement, nutrition, and at the heart of it all community. Our three primary service communities are low-income, people living with HIV, and LGBTQIA2S+. We proudly accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) as well as many other commercial insurance options. If you’d like to learn more about any of our services, please visit our website at www.Quest-Center.org (https://open.acast.com/networks/67fee29266d94e7a62ad6cdb/shows/67feed92b6f48aa70991f3e4/episodes/www.Quest-Center.org) #chronicpain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   2 Dec 2025

   Lawrence - Self-Acceptance & Finding Community

   In this powerful episode, we follow Lawrence, a man whose life has been marked by courage and the search for authenticity. After growing up Mormon in Utah and spending 25 years in Los Angeles, where he was able to come out and embrace his identity, Lawrence moved to Portland seeking a fresh start. What he didn’t expect was how deeply he would need community, and how profoundly he would find it. Lawrence shares the painful experience of contracting HIV through an assault, the years of navigating fragmented care, and the emotional toll of starting over again and again. When he arrived in Portland, he was introduced to Quest Center for Integrative Health (www.quest-center.org). From therapy and nutrition support to the transformative HIV Men’s Group and one-on-one peer services, Lawrence found stability, healing, and belonging under one roof. This episode is a testament to the power of holistic care, chosen family, and the communities that carry us through. If you or someone you know is living with HIV, Quest Center offers integrated, affirming care including medical services, therapy, support groups, nutrition, acupuncture, and peer support. Consider supporting Quest Center’s work to provide compassionate and affirming integrative care with a donation to our Give!Guide campaign at giveguide.org/nonprofits/quest (giveguide.org/nonprofits/quest) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

6. 

   21 Aug 2025

   Roger - The Importance of Culturally-Responsive Recovery Services

   In this episode, I sit down with Roger, a dedicated recovery professional who brings both personal experience and deep compassion to his work. We explore the importance of culturally responsive care in the recovery field and why truly meeting people where they're at, without judgment, is a vital part of the healing process. Roger shares insights from his own journey in recovery and reflects on the power of loving people as they are. We also dive into the challenges of compassion fatigue, especially for providers who are in recovery themselves, and discuss practical ways to care for yourself while continuing to show up for others. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of substance use. Please take care while listening, and know it's okay to pause or step away if needed. SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) | samhsa.gov Quest is a nonprofit health center in Portland, OR with a mission to provide integrative healthcare services, community, and education to all people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living and dying. Our programs in HIV Services, Substance Use Recovery, Chronic Pain Management, Mental Health, Acupuncture, and Holistic Medical Care recognize that each person has a unique journey to healing. In addition to offerings like individual and group therapy, our programs take an integrative approach to wellness, including elements such as peer support, wellness movement, nutrition, and at the heart of it all community. Our three primary service communities are low-income, people living with HIV, and LGBTQIA2S+. We proudly accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) as well as many other commercial insurance options. If you’d like to learn more about any of our services, please visit our website at www.Quest-Center.org (www.Quest-Center.org) Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, stay tuned for more, leave us a rating and review, and consider supporting our efforts with a donation at www.Quest-Center.org/contribute (www.Quest-Center.org/contribute) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

7. 

   7 Aug 2025

   Nichole - Starting Over & Helping Others Heal

   In this episode of Recovering Boldly, Nichole speaks candidly about rebuilding trust with her children, surviving gang-related gun violence, navigating the complexities of sex work, and reclaiming her identity after addiction. Now a certified peer support specialist, Nichole uses her lived experience to guide others through their own recovery journeys. This episode is honest, unexpectedly funny at times, and full of hope. #AddictionRecovery #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SurvivorStory #PodcastEpisode Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, suicide, and substance use. Please take care while listening, and know it's okay to pause or step away if needed. Resources: National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | rainn.org (rainn.org) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 | 988lifeline.org (988lifeline.org) SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) | samhsa.gov (samhsa.gov) You are not alone. Help is available. Quest is a nonprofit health center in Portland, OR with a mission to provide integrative healthcare services, community, and education to all people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living and dying. Our programs in HIV Services, Substance Use Recovery, Chronic Pain Management, Mental Health, Acupuncture, and Holistic Medical Care recognize that each person has a unique journey to healing. In addition to offerings like individual and group therapy, our programs take an integrative approach to wellness, including elements such as peer support, wellness movement, nutrition, and at the heart of it all community. Our three primary service communities are low-income, people living with HIV, and LGBTQIA2S+. We proudly accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) as well as many other commercial insurance options. If you’d like to learn more about any of our services, please visit our website at www.Quest-Center.org (www.Quest-Center.org) Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, stay tuned for more, leave us a rating and review, and consider supporting our efforts with a donation at www.Quest-Center.org/contribute (www.Quest-Center.org/contribute) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

8. 

   24 Jul 2025

   Recovery, Betrayal, and Finding Yourself with Toni

   In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Toni, a Peer Support Specialist in recovery, who shares her remarkable journey of healing and self-discovery. From growing up in a traditional Mexican/Puerto Rican household to navigating addiction and profound betrayal, Toni opens up about the pain and strength of transformation. She also reflects on her gender transition and what it means to reclaim your truth in a world that often misunderstands it. This is a story of resilience, reclamation, and the courage it takes to truly become yourself. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, suicide, and substance use. Please take care while listening, and know it's okay to pause or step away if needed. Resources: National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | rainn.org 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 | 988lifeline.org SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) | samhsa.gov Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 | translifeline.org You are not alone. Help is available. Quest is a nonprofit health center in Portland, OR with a mission to provide integrative healthcare services, community, and education to all people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living and dying. Our programs in HIV Services, Substance Use Recovery, Chronic Pain Management, Mental Health, Acupuncture, and Holistic Medical Care recognize that each person has a unique journey to healing. In addition to offerings like individual and group therapy, our programs take an integrative approach to wellness, including elements such as peer support, wellness movement, nutrition, and at the heart of it all community. Our three primary service communities are low-income, people living with HIV, and LGBTQIA2S+. We proudly accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) as well as many other commercial insurance options. If you’d like to learn more about any of our services, please visit our website at www.Quest-Center.org Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, stay tuned for more, leave us a rating and review, and consider supporting our efforts with a donation at www.Quest-Center.org/contribute #recovery #trans #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbtqia2s+ #addiction #community #mentalhealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

9. 

   24 Jun 2025

   From Surviving Assault and Addiction to Helping Others Heal with Ronda, Part 2

   Ronda, a drug and alcohol counselor at Quest Center, shares her transformative journey from surviving sexual assault and addiction to helping others heal, highlighting the power of resilience in an interview.

10. 

    24 Jun 2025

    From Surviving Assault and Addiction to Helping Others Heal with Ronda, Part 1

    Ronda, a drug and alcohol counselor at Quest Center, recounts her experiences with sexual assault and addiction, highlighting her journey toward healing and breaking cycles of trauma in this interview.

11. 

    5 Jun 2025

    Addiction Recovery, Fitness, and Creating a Trauma-Informed Gym with Eloise Hoatlin - Owner of Eastside Kettlebell Collective

    Eloise Hoatlin discusses her journey through addiction recovery and how it inspired her to establish a trauma-informed gym, Eastside Kettlebell Collective, that fosters inclusive wellness spaces, in this interview.

12. 

    8 May 2025

    Non-monogamy, Kink, and Anti-Diet Culture with Katie Borofka, MPH, LCSW, CST- Certified Sex Therapist & Certified Body Trust® Provider

    Recovering Boldly with Quest Center is a space where we celebrate real stories of resilience, healing, and transformation. Each episode, we’ll talk with inspiring guests who share their journeys navigating mental health challenges, addiction, chronic pain, and more—offering honest insight, and celebrating the courage it takes to reclaim hope and live boldly as your authentic self. In our first episode, we catch up with Quest Center’s own Katie Borofka, MPH, LCSW, CST (https://quest-center.org/katie-borofka). Katie is a Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Body Trust® Provider. We chat through common questions and misconceptions around kink, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships, exploring your mind/body connection, anti-diet culture, and prioritizing self-care. Quest is a nonprofit health center in Portland, OR with a mission to provide integrative healthcare services, community, and education to all people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living and dying. Our programs in HIV Services (https://quest-center.org/hiv-services), Substance Use Recovery (https://quest-center.org/fsr-addiction-services), Non-Opiate Chronic Pain Management (https://quest-center.org/wish-pain-management), Mental Health (https://quest-center.org/mental-health-services), Acupuncture (https://quest-center.org/services/acupuncture), and Holistic Medical Care (https://quest-center.org/medical-care) recognize that each person has a unique journey to healing. In addition to offerings like individual and group therapy, our programs take an integrative approach to wellness, including elements such as peer support, wellness movement, nutrition, and at the heart of it all community. Our three primary service communities are low-income, people living with HIV, and LGBTQIA2S+. We proudly accept the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) as well as many other commercial insurance options. If you’d like to learn more about any of our services, please visit our website at www.Quest-Center.org (https://quest-center.org/) Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, stay tuned for more, leave us a rating and review, and consider supporting our efforts with a donation at www.Quest-Center.org/contribute (https://quest-center.org/contribute) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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Podcast Authority Score: 16 / 100

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Engagement

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