Best Community Risk Reduction Podcasts (2025)

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Struggling to Stop Drinking? What Michelle Heaton Learned About Recovery 9:15

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In the first episode of Believe in People Extra, our new spin off miniseries, Michelle Heaton speaks openly about what it feels like to want to stop drinking and not be able to. She explains the medical dangers she didn’t understand, the shame that kept her stuck, and why addiction isn’t about a lack of willpower. Michelle shares the moment that ch…

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Operation: Insurable Value – Exposing the Gaps Before the Claim 27:27

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Operation: Insurable Value – Exposing the Gaps Before the Claim by Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)By Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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Alcohol, Relapse, Women’s Recovery Spaces & Breaking Generational Patterns 1:12:58

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In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, Patti reflects on a lifetime shaped by silence, trauma, and survival. Growing up in a dysfunctional home in 1970s San Francisco - marked by alcoholism, emotional neglect, and parents who barely spoke - she began using alcohol and drugs at just 13 to escape overwhelming pain. By 16 …

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It’s OK to not be OK: Seeking help outside your family 26:12

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Author and seasoned clinician Brittany Bennett joins Dr. Kent Corso to break down common difficulties like depression, explaining how to recognize when life transitions, emotional strain, or prolonged discomfort may signal a need for professional support. They discuss novel approaches to seeking help, including the decision-making process and gaini…

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Where Are They Now: 2023 Student Scholar Cole Epler 10:48

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Where Are They Now: 2023 Student Scholar Cole Epler by Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)By Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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Where Are They Now: 2022 Student Scholar William Huang 12:37

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Where Are They Now: 2022 Student Scholar William Huang by Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)By Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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Where Are They Now: 2022 Student Scholar Chase Burton 15:10

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Where Are They Now: 2022 Student Scholar Chase Burton by Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)By Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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Insuring The Future: The Role of Insurance in Disaster Risk Reduction 49:39

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Disasters are affecting more people and property than ever before. Since 1980, the U.S. has experienced 400+ weather-related "billion dollar" disasters, $3 trillion in economic impacts, and thousands of lives and livelihoods. In the effort to build our disaster resilience as a society, what's the role of insurance? In this episode, our hosts are jo…

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Trauma, False Accusation, Alcohol Recovery and Rebuilding Life After Collapse 1:23:05

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In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, we conclude our two-part conversation with Andy Woodward, who reflects on the long-term psychological effects of childhood trauma and how those experiences shaped his later struggles with alcohol use, anxiety and identity. Andy shares how a false rape accusation in 2015 became a de…

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Childhood Trauma, Football Abuse and the Silence That Hid a Predator 1:19:21

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In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, we begin the first of a powerful two-part conversation with Andy Woodward, the former professional footballer whose bravery exposed one of the biggest safeguarding scandals in British sporting history. Andy was the first to go public with his experience of childhood sexual abuse at…

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HRT: Understanding the Truth Beyond Myths of Menopause with guest expert Dr. Sarah Dacarrett 50:35

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Hormone Health and HRT: Understanding the Truth Beyond Myths of Menopause with guest expert Dr. Sarah Dacarrett There is way too much confusion and misinformation circling around menopause right now. So, this episode cuts through the noise and gets you the answers you need. Right now. Hormones affect everything—your mood, sleep, energy, and more. A…

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Racism, Culture, Trauma and Addiction Recovery as a British-Pakistani Muslim 1:10:32

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In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, we are privileged to sit down with Taz, whose life story spans racism, identity conflict, culture, trauma, addiction, and the long path to redemption. Born in Britain to Pakistani parents, Taz grew up between cultures – navigating violence, racism, and confusion around faith, mascu…

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Navigating Workers’ Compensation System Complexities 16:33

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Navigating Workers’ Compensation System ComplexitiesBy Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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Katie Price & Kerry Katona: Cocaine Addiction, Recovery, Motherhood and Surviving Fame 40:48

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In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, Katie Price and Kerry Katona sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about cocaine addiction, recovery, motherhood, mental health, and the double standards women continue to face in the public eye. Recorded live behind the scenes at Hull City Hall during their UK tour, Katie an…

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Leading With Hope: WY GOVERNOR MARK GORDON On Mental Health and Suicide Prevention 29:24

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As we reflect on the past year's programs, we recognize the positive impact of community-driven efforts and the necessity of fostering connectedness among individuals, especially during the holiday season, which can evoke feelings of isolation for many. Our esteemed guest, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, revisits the ongoing initiatives aimed at addr…

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Street Smarts and Survival Smarts: How NYC's Urban Preppers are Planning for the Future 38:34

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What did you do during the COVID-19 social distancing era? Some of us learned to make sourdough, some of us perfected a viral whipped coffee, plenty of us did a whole lot of nothing- but this NYC subculture was busy taking notes. Anna Bounds, a Professor of Sociology at Queens College, has felt called to teach, write, and tell stories for a long ti…

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Venting the Roof: When, Where, and How with Nicholas Papa 28:06

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Do you know exactly how vertical ventilation works? Depending on your level of experience, you may think you do, but you still might not have a really solid understanding of why it works. Simply cutting a random 4x4-foot hole in the roof won't do the job in all cases. My guest today has a good deal of experience as a firefighter, but he admits that…

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Tort Reform in the Public Sector 12:29

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Tort Reform in the Public SectorBy Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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NCSAM Week 5 - The Evolution of Cyber Threats and Risk Reduction 19:05

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NCSAM Week 5 - The Evolution of Cyber Threats and Risk ReductionBy Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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NCSAM Week 4 - Negotiating the Cyber Landscape - Traversing Threats and Implementing Strategies 13:55

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NCSAM Week 4 - Negotiating the Cyber Landscape - Traversing Threats and Implementing StrategiesBy Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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Mirroring Corporate Compliance Impact in Public Environments 12:30

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Mirroring Corporate Compliance Impact in Public EnvironmentsBy Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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UN Disaster Boss Kamal Kishore on risk reduction, leadership and our interconnected world 50:09

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This special episode was recorded LIVE in Wellington, NZ. Join Elizabeth as she speaks with Kamal Kishore, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), based in Geneva. Kamal shares his experiences, from growing up in Delhi, …

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NCSAM Week 3 - Cyber Underwriting in an Evolving Market 15:18

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By Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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The Hidden Ingredient That Could Transform Your Health with guest expert Serena Poon 38:41

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We Know our Loved One Died, We Want to Remember they Lived 32:05

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Daniel Snyder: Graphic Elicitation Interview 39:49

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This episode is a graphic elicitation, which is a research method in which art produced by researchers or participants, are used to invite participants to reflect on their lived experiences, beliefs, or behaviours. You’ll hear Caitlin Burritt and Chloe Burritt interview Daniel Snyder about three pieces of artwork Chloe created based on Daniel’s int…

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Ryan Nielsen: Graphic Elicitation Interview 53:53

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This episode is a graphic elicitation, which is a research method in which art produced by researchers or participants, are used to invite participants to reflect on their lived experiences, beliefs, or behaviours. You’ll hear Giorgia Ricciardi interview Ryan Nielsen about two pieces of art produced by the researcher, Thomas Chanyungco, and one pie…

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Taija McLuckie: Graphic Elicitation Interview 52:36

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This episode is a graphic elicitation, which is a research method in which art produced by researchers or participants, is used to invite participants to reflect on their lived experiences, beliefs, or behaviours. Caitlin Burritt talks to Taija McLuckie about two pieces of art Caitlin created based on Taija’s interviews. Taija discusses how the art…

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Going With the Flow: Adapting the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta for the Long Haul 34:07

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California relies on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta as a hub for water, biodiversity, agriculture, recreation, and more. How can we make sure that management actions are working as intended? Returning guest Stephen Elser is a Senior Environmental Scientist with the Delta Stewardship Council, which works to advance California's coequal goals: a mo…

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Alcohol Misuse, Cocaine, Identity, Boxing and Building a Recovery Toolbox 1:07:52

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In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, Mel shares a powerful and deeply honest account of her journey through alcohol misuse, escalating substance use, mental health struggles, and the non-linear path toward recovery. Growing up as a triplet in a family where drinking was normalised, Mel describes early identity struggl…

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Proceed with Caution - Intersection of ADA, FMLA and WC 11:22

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Proceed with Caution - Intersection of ADA, FMLA and WCBy Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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NCSAM Week 2- AI and Cyber Risks for Public Entities 16:26

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NCSAM Week 2- AI and Cyber Risks for Public EntitiesBy Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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NCSAM Week 1 - Social Engineering: A Cybersecurity Perspective 15:57

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NCSAM Week 1 - Social Engineering: A Cybersecurity PerspectiveBy Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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Total Worker Health 30:45

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Total Worker HealthBy Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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Connecting Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Education to the General Public with Lauren Borchert 25:34

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In this episode, Sara and Morgan sit down Lauren Borchert, Program Manager & Certified Proof Alliance Trainer to discuss Proof Alliance NC’s work to spread the word about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to the public and fill the knowledge gaps, especially among women who are or will become pregnant. Listeners will gain insights into the cau…

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Emma Hardy MP: Ketamine Harm, Mental Health, Flood Risk and Community Recovery in Hull 55:02

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In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, Emma Hardy MP returns to the podcast to discuss some of the most urgent challenges facing Hull and the wider UK – including rising ketamine harm, worsening mental health pressures, and the city’s ongoing triple flood threat. Recorded during a period of national uncertainty, Emma re…

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Workplace Violence Prevention in Schools 14:00

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Workplace Violence Prevention in SchoolsBy Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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Connecting Recovery Communities and Incarcerated Individuals with Jesse Battle 37:13

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This week, Sara and Morgan are joined by the Senior Director of Community Partnerships at TROSA to discuss his journey from active addiction and incarceration to being a cornerstone of the recovery community in North Carolina. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of support for people in recovery and how recovery communities can act as …

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Behind the City Scenes: Why You Should Get to Know Your Local Infrastructure 44:42

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Have you ever asked your garbage truck where it's going? Sybil Derrible is a professor of civil engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago, focusing on urban engineering- studying large systems of power and movement inspired by the tiny island he calls his hometown. Living in a tight community (and with parents that owned a hardware store), …

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Breaking the Code on Breast Cancer with guest expert Paula Schneider, former President & CEO Susan G. Komen 52:52

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Breaking the Code on Breast Cancer with guest expert Paula Schneider, former President & CEO Susan G. Komen We're talking about more than just awareness for breast cancer—we're talking about actionable steps you can take right now to support yourself and others on their health journey. Yes! We are decoding and demystifying it all. Get ready to lear…

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Everything is Figureoutable 32:03

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Dr. Kent Corso speaks with Amber, a suicide loss survivor, about the importance of open dialogue surrounding mental health and suicide. She opens up about her profound sense of loss and her post traumatic growth after her son Teagan's suicide in 2021. Amber shares her the details of her own journey for healing following the tragic death of her son.…

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The Prevention Playbook: Essential Health Insights You Need 41:29

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The Prevention Playbook: Essential Health Insights You Need Staying healthy goes beyond just eating well—it's about understanding how our lifestyle choices impact our bodies. From the food we consume to the products we use, every decision plays a role in our overall well-being. In this episode, you will learn: Importance of daily choices in prevent…

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Getting Treatment for PTSD at the IAFF's Center of Excellence with Curt Isakson 18:58

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If you spend any time on social media, you’re probably familiar with Curt Isakson. He has a massive presence on Facebook and about 6,000 followers. Chief Ike, as he’s also known, has had a 30-plus-year career in the fire service. He's also been an advocate for treatment of firefighters who sufFer from PTSD. So it was not a big surprise when Curt de…

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Connecting Alcohol with Cancer Risk with Catherine T. Brunson 32:02

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During this episode, Sara and Morgan are joined by Catherine T. Brunson, representing the Opioid Response Network, to discuss the Surgeon General’s report on the connections between alcohol consumption and cancer diagnoses. Listeners will gain insights into the historical parallels between tobacco and alcohol regulations and an understanding of the…

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Connecting Problem Gambling with Sports Betting Apps with Tiffany Reddick and Josh Hampton 31:07

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This week, Sara and Morgan are joined by two problem gambling professionals, Tiffany Reddick and Josh Hampton, to discuss the increase of problem gambling among all age demographics due to the availability of gambling. Listeners will gain greater awareness of problem gambling in North Carolina, including the common signs and symptoms to watch for, …

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Special Events - Heat Stress Concerns 17:40

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Special Events - Heat Stress ConcernsBy Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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When It Was Fun & He Carried a Gun with Bill Niemann 17:33

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When Bill Niemann joined the fire service in 1976, the landscape looked very different. This was a time of rubber boots, and riding the tailboard of the engine. SCBAs were the newest thing, and not everyone got to have one. When Bill Niemann joined the fire service in 1976, the landscape looked very different. This was a time of rubber boots, and r…

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Finding & Fighting Toxins in Your Everyday Life with guest expert EWG's Ken Cook 37:00

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Finding & Fighting Toxins in Your Everyday Life with guest expert EWG's Ken Cook Life is busy, and making quick choices often feels like a necessity. But what if those everyday products and convenience foods are silently contributing to your body's toxic burden, impacting everything from your energy levels and skin health to your overall well-being…

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Connecting Substance Use with OCD and Anxiety with Dr. Patrick McGrath 34:27

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This week, Sara and Morgan are joined by Dr. Patrick McGrath, the Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, to discuss the significant overlap between SUD and OCD because individuals often use substances as a way to cope with their compulsions. Listeners will gain insights into the gaps in treatment for people with co-occurring disorders, and how substance u…

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2026 PRIMA Leadership Academy 13:24

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2026 PRIMA Leadership AcademyBy Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)