Voices of Hope NRV

About Voices of Hope NRV

Voices of Hope is a podcast from New River Valley Community Services, hosted by Mike Wade and Ross Wilsie. Each episode explores the themes of hope and wellness at every level: individual, family, community, and the wider world around us. Through real stories and honest conversations, Mike and Ross highlight the people and practices that nurture resilience and connection in Virginia’s New River Valley. Whether it’s through recovery, service, creativity, or exploring the NRV’s natural beauty, Voices of Hope reminds us that hope is not just an idea – it’s something we build together. Listen, join the conversation, and remember: hope grows when we share it.

Publisher

New River Valley Community Services

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Oct 2025

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Melissa, Ashley, Kade

   This past September at New River Community College, NRVCS and 5 local community prevention coalitions collaborated to host Defying Gravity: A Commonwealth Response to Childhood Trauma. One of the sessions at that conference was titled “Voices of Hope: Stories of Resilience.” Today’s episode is a recording of that session featuring three individuals who so generously gave of their time and energy to share some of their stories around addiction and recovery in hopes of helping someo...

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Lori Trail (Part 2)

   Please note that our conversation with Lori will be released in two parts - this is Part 2. Lori Trail has spent much of her career working at the intersection of recovery and the criminal justice system. As the New River Valley Recovery Court Coordinator, she has helped lead efforts to create pathways for people with substance use disorders to find recovery, accountability, and a second chance. Her work has been recognized by the Virginia Supreme Court's Specialty Dockets Division and even a...

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Lori Trail (Part 1)

   Please note that our conversation with Lori will be released in two parts - this is Part 1. Lori Trail has spent much of her career working at the intersection of recovery and the criminal justice system. As the New River Valley Recovery Court Coordinator, she has helped lead efforts to create pathways for people with substance use disorders to find recovery, accountability, and a second chance. Her work has been recognized by the Virginia Supreme Court's Specialty Dockets Division and even a...

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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