Reduce The Stigma the podcast that amplifies silenced voices to change the world for the better. Too often, stigma creates barriers and restricts access to services. Our hope is that by spreading the stories of individuals with lived/living experience with substance use, mental health and all stigmatized life experiences we can break down barriers and build bridges. Hosted by Whitney Menarcheck and occassional co-host, Dr. Mo., Reduce The Stigma is brought to you by Straight Up Care.
Whitney Menarcheck: Whitney is the Chief Innovation Officer at Straight Up Care. Whitney is a trained professional counselor who recently completed training as a peer specialist. With over 12 years of experience serving individuals with substance use and/or mental health needs, Whitney is passionate about reducing stigma and elevating the voices of those with lived experience. Whitney's personal lived experience is with depression, grief, and trauma.
Dr. Mo: Melissa Dittberner, PhD, lovinly known as "Dr. Mo" is a person in long-term recovery from methadmphetamine and alcohol. Having dropped out of highschool, Dr. Mo's recovery journey has progressed from gaining her GED to obtaining her PhD. A true inspiration to all and hardcore advocate for recovery, Dr. Mo inspires us all while putting in the work to make this world a better place.
Straight Up Care is a comprehensive platform ecosystem that provides all the administrative, compliance, and marketing tools for peer specialists to work for themsevles. Our hope is that by eliminating the barriers peer specialists encounter we can accelerate the connection between peers and the individuals who seek their services. Learn more about Straight Up Care: https://straightupcare.com
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Down the Rabbit Hole: Finding Hope and Healing with Courtney Hays
Peer Support Specialist Courtney Hays shares her journey overcoming challenges like alopecia, borderline personality disorder, and infertility. Through raw honesty and humor, she emphasizes the importance of emotional validation, peer connection, and the transformative power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Join Whitney and Courtney as they explore identity and mental health.
Talk to Courtney: https://straightupcare.com/members/courtney-hays/ (https://straightupcare.com/members/courtney-hays/)
Links
Straight Up Care: straightupcare.com (https://straightupcare.com)
Watch our episodes: ReduceTheStigma.com (https://reducethestigma.com), (http://tinyurl.com/ReduceTheStigmaFireTV)YouTube
Reduce The Stigma is sponsored by Straight Up Care (https://straightupcare.com), the telehealth platform empowering lived experience. If you're in need of support, check out Straight Up Care - where shared lived experience powers recovery.
We want to hear from you - send us your feedback! (mailto:support@straightupcare.com?subject=Podcast%20Feedback)
Acknowledgements
Host: Whitney Menarcheck
Editing by: Sarah Elash
Music by: AudioSphere
This is a Straight Up Care production.
30 Jul 2024
The Benefits Of Nature and Play For Recovery | Ken Dunn
Ken Dunn, an experiential recovery coach, shares his unique approach to healing. Learn how nature, play, and community can transform the recovery journey. Discover the power of outdoor therapy and find inspiration for your own path to wellness.
Links
Expedition Recovery:https://expedrec.com/ (https://expedrec.com/)
Straight Up Care:straightupcare.com (https://straightupcare.com)
Watch our episodes:ReduceTheStigma.com (https://reducethestigma.com), Youtube.com (https://www.youtube.com/@straightupcarellc7554)
Connect with Ken:https://straightupcare.org/consultant-profile/515 (https://straightupcare.org/consultant-profile/515)
Reduce The Stigma is sponsored by Straight Up Care (https://straightupcare.com), the telehealth platform empowering lived experience. If you're in need of support, check out Straight Up Care - where shared lived experience powers recovery.
We want to hear from YOU - send us your feedback! (mailto:support@straightupcare.com?subject=Podcast%20Feedback)
Are you an organization supporting individuals with substance use and/or mental health lived experience, a relevant content creator, or a person with lived experience involved in advocacy and want to join us for a conversation? Complete this form (https://portal.straightupcare.com/frm/2um8xfRpV79wRvrk9).
Acknowledgements
Host: Whitney Menarcheck
Editing by: Sarah Elash
Music by: AudioSphere
This is a Straight Up Care production.
19 Jul 2024
Unlocking Recovery: How Data Drives Change | David Whitesock
A fascinating discussion about the power of data in driving change, especially in the context of addiction recovery. Guest David Whitesock, founder and CEO of Commonly Well, reveals how data, technology, and content can power the pursuit of purpose and well-being for everyone. Discover the Recovery Capital Index and how it measures individual recovery capital, highlighting the holistic nature of recovery.
Links
David Whitesock: https://commonlywell.com/ (https://commonlywell.com/)
Straight Up Care: straightupcare.com (https://straightupcare.com)
Watch our episodes: ReduceTheStigma.com (https://reducethestigma.com), Youtube.com (https://www.youtube.com/@straightupcarellc7554)
Reduce The Stigma is sponsored by Straight Up Care (https://straightupcare.com), the telehealth platform empowering lived experience. If you're in need of support, check out Straight Up Care - where shared lived experience powers recovery.
We want to hear from YOU - send us your feedback! (mailto:support@straightupcare.com?subject=Podcast%20Feedback)
Are you an organization supporting individuals with substance use and/or mental health lived experience, a relevant content creator, or a person with lived experience involved in advocacy and want to join us for a conversation? Complete this form (https://portal.straightupcare.com/frm/2um8xfRpV79wRvrk9).
Acknowledgements
Host: Whitney Menarcheck
Editing by: Sarah Elash
Music by: AudioSphere
This is a Straight Up Care production
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