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The Needle and the Narrative is produced by Challenges Inc SC; a non profit, drug user health and harm reduction service provider in South Carolina. Interests include drug policy, infectious disease, HIV, HCV, harm reduction, substance use treatment, and drug user activisim. We use stories from lived experience to influence systemic change. Challenging minds; changing hearts. To support our work by becoming a subscription member, visit: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-needle-and-the-nar ...
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The Needle and the Narrative; Episode 2 – “Not a Statistic: BIPOC Health & Harm Reduction” We examine how systemic racism and health disparities heighten HIV risk for BIPOC communities, and uplift culturally responsive approaches and grassroots health interventions. Thank you to the Counter Narrative Project for making this series possible. Margare…
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Michael Harney from Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP). Intersecting Stories: HIV, Drug User Health, and Vulnerable Communities.This four-part series aims to amplify the voices of communities impacted by HIV, while exploring the role of harm reduction in addressing health disparities. Each episode focuses on a different vulnerable populati…
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Zach Rhoads joins the Challenging Pathos podcast to discuss all things "out of the box", when it comes to treating addiction. Why do we do the things we do? Why don't we follow the evidence? and What's the cost? Zach and Stanton Peele co authored the book "Outgrowing Addiction, With Common Sense Instead of Disease Therapy" which disputes the diseas…
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In this episode, we speak with Haven Wheelock from Portland, OR on the historic passing of "Measure 110" that decriminalizes personal drug possession in the state of Oregon. www.outsidein.org/health-services/needle-exchange/ www.challengesinc.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-needle-and-the-narrative--1518…
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Garth Mullins, host of the astounding "Crackdown" podcast shares his perspective on drug user issues from his home in downtown Vancouver's Eastside. We discuss the recent drug policy changes with Mississippi's medical cannabis bill and decriminalization in Oregon. Garth shares his experience with how illegal syringe exchange helped keep him safe in…
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On this episode we discuss different types of advocacy and intra agency growth. Greg Huckins is a peer-support specialist working for a recovery community organization as a member of the SBIRT team in the local hospital emergency department. His role is to help guide individuals through the beginning stages of recovery. JoAnna Vance is a person in …
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Chase Holleman, LMSW, is a person in recovery from substance use disorder who advocates for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and works as Program Director for the syringe services program at UNC Greensboro in North Carolina. Chase is well known for his recent TedTalk, where he describes his experience in the war on drugs. https://youtu.be/UYtucO…
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Alex Elswick, PhD joins the show to discuss stigma, shame, and using recreational substances in recovery from substance use disorder. Alex holds a Master’s Degree in Family Science from the University of Kentucky and is a person in long term recovery. He is a cofounder of Voices of Hope. https://www.voicesofhopelex.org/ www.challengesinc.org Become…
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Casey Dillon is an experienced digital communicator, specializing in leveraging real-time trends and long-term strategy to develop successful advocacy and communications campaigns. She also serves as the Program Director for Advocates for Opioid Recovery, where she manages communications, media relations and grassroots advocacy efforts to break dow…
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Mike Todd joins TAP today to discuss the latest advocacy efforts happening in South Carolina. Mike has worked hard to bring legitimacy to recovery housing and is an active voice for the Recovery Advocacy Project in SC. You can follow Mike at www.freedomrecoverycenterofgreenville.org and www.recoveryvoices.com. This episode also celebrates 200 overd…
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MAT advocate and harm reductionist, Riley Koyote from Athens G.A. joins The Addictive Podcast to discuss the latest progress surrounding these topics in Georgia. Riley also runs https://athensqueercollective.org/ and works at https://www.accesspointga.org, providing syringe access to Athens. Vist www.apphemp.com for hemp and CBD products you can tr…
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Founder of End It For Good, Christina Dent joins us to discuss the challenge of implementing harm reduction strategies in conservative places. She is well known for her TedX Talk in Jackson, Mississippi and other appearances in the drug policy reform movement. Learn more about her work at www.enditforgood.com. Support this podcast and harm reductio…
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Executive Director of RecoveryATX, Jenna Sheldon joins the podcast to discuss the importance of recovery oriented language and how stigma exists even within our own recovery communities. Visit www.recoveryatx.org to learn more about Jenna's work. Visit www.challengesinc.org to see what's happening with harm reduction in South Carolina. Become a sup…
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Former White House staffer and national recovery advocate, Ryan Hampton talks about federal and state funding for recovery support services, the need for syringe services, and the future of decriminalization. Join Ryan in the fight and learn how you can make a difference at www.mobilizerecovery.org. Visit www.challengesinc.org to support SC syringe…
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Mike Malone is the Program Manager at FAVOR Greenville, a recovery community organization in Upstate, S.C. We discuss common challenges in the addiction recovery space including HIPAA, peer-support boundaries, and stigma/shame inducing habits of the treatment industry. Learn more about Mike's work at www.favorgreenville.org. Learn about syringe ser…
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Steven Slate is co author of "The Freedom Model for Addictions: Escape the Treatment and Recovery Trap" and researcher at the Baldwin Research Institute (BRI). We discuss The Freedom Model concept for treating addiction which opposes philosophies like twelve-step meetings and the disease model. The show sponsor is www.apphemp.com. Use promo code TA…
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Marc Burrows and Michael Crouch are joined via Zoom by national recovery advocate and founder of the McShin Foundation, John Shinholser. John is best known for his appearances in the independent documentary, "The Anonymous People". www.mcshin.org www.challengesinc.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-needle-a…
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Marc Burrows and Michael Crouch interview Kirsten Lester from Athens, GA on her experience with being incarcerated due to drug possession charges. We discuss issues with post incarceration employment, housing, and social life, as well as recovery from addiction. Todays sponsor is www.apphemp.com. More info on syringe services in SC at www.challenge…
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we're joined by Confidence Coach, Sally Brady who specialises in helping men in their 40's gain the confidence they need to get out of a rut that they find themselves in and start a new chapter. During this episode with Sally, we learn about her journey so far, including her challenges with confidence and ho…
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we're joined by Joseph Lopez who is the founder of Talk Real - a Mental Health and Spirituality movement. Joseph founded Talk Real to help people become fluent at talking real—going beyond just “being real” and reaching out for help. This involves talking real to trusted friends, family and a higher power. T…
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we are joined by Social Media Marketer, Podcaster, Public Speaker and Artist Manager, Amber Boone as we discuss how to make being multi-passionate work for YOU! Amber is a graduate of Central Michigan University where she studied Leadership and Social Media Marketing. Amber has spent the past 6+ years helpin…
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we're joined by Katarina Gleisberg who is a Mindfulness Teacher whose mission it is to spread Mindfulness through in-person classes, short online videos, blog posts, and other Mindful Teaching resources. Katarina’s upbringing in a military family, and consequent moves and travels to multiple countries influe…
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we're joined by Entrepreneurial Change Management Business Coach, Colton Trout who helps Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses to create the changes required in their business and life to crush their goals 10x faster by crushing their goals on a daily basis. Colton owns multiple businesses include a Luxury Rum …
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Marc Burrows and Michael Crouch interview Matt Tice and Bill Kinkle from Pathways to Housing PA in Philadelphia to hear about their progressive "housing first" program that practices harm reduction instead of abstinence. Visit www.pathwaystohousingpa.org to learn more. This episode is sponsored by Appalachian Standard Hemp. Visit www.apphemp.com fo…
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we're joined by fellow Entrepreneur and Podcaster Briae Robillard as we discuss Briae's journey so far and how entrepreneurship isn't all sunshine and rainbows. Briae who is the founder of non-profit Project InspiHER aims to help teen girls become financially free and hosts a 5-star podcast called "Slay in Y…
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we're joined by Erica Sergott who is a Mindful Living Coach and through her work fuses the mystical with the practical parts of Meditation, Yoga, Clinical Hypnotherapy, breath-work, Reiki Healing and more! Erica guides her clients with warmth, compassion, and grounded stability while intertwining her persona…
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In this episode of the Motivational Mentors, we're joined by Habit Coach, Personal Development Speaker and Blogger; Ella Sofia from Edmonton, Canada. Ella helps people turn their rock bottom into their breakthrough moment, using tools like the habit formula and the personal development loop. When Ella was 14 she had a severe brain injury which was …
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In this episode of the Motivational Mentors, we're joined by Life Purpose Coach and Mentor Joelle Phua. Joelle helps young people to find who they are, battle confusion and overwhelm and find life purpose. During this episode with Joelle, we discuss how to change your mindset, how humans are multi-passionate and not one dimensional and how big comp…
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Marc Burrows and Michael Crouch discuss pros and cons of different views on drug use and addiction treatment after sitting down with Tim Harrington of Wide Wonder, as he passes through Greenville, S.C. on the "Throwing Stigma Under the Bus" tour. Sponsor: www.apphemp.com Promo Code: TAP20 www.widewonder.life www.challengesinc.org Become a supporter…
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we're joined by Paola Cardenas - "The Mellow Coach" who is a Life Coach that focuses on helping others to regain their energy and get to know themselves better on a deeper level. Paola has done a lot of inner work in learning how to put herself first, setting boundaries and learning how to say no in order to…
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Marc Burrows and Michael Crouch dissect an article on Filtermag.org written by accomplished author, Maia Szalavitz on solving the addiction crisis. Music by Blake Robertson https://filtermag.org/transforming-addiction-treatment-my-10-steps-to-deep-systemic-change/ www.challengesinc.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po…
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we're joined by Siwan Reynolds, the founder of Calm Cloud - a meditation platform for Schools and students. Siwan who has a passion for spreading the power of meditation ever since meditation changed her life at University was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 14. After a few months of meditating daily, …
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we are joined by Fulfilment Coach Daniel Rees Morgan as we discuss boosting your self esteem to overcome social anxiety and depression - something that Daniel faced not too long along and has personal experience with. Daniel faced depression for 10 years of his life and his depression got to the point where …
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we are joined by Serial Entrepreneur and Business Owner Joshua McIntyre who own multiple businesses including a medical scrub (uniforms), beauty, and self-care product retailer, a private real estate investment company and a private asset management company. During this episode with Joshua we discuss how imp…
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This episode of The Addictive Podcast follows Marc Burrows and Michael Crouch as they discuss the South Carolina Recovering Professionals Program and recognize Overdose Awareness Day. www.seekhealing.org www.weliveonnow.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-needle-and-the-narrative--1518412/support.…
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we're joined by Entrepreneur, Podcaster and Founder of the Entrepreneur Junkie Movement; Jamie Atkinson as we talk about how to be your authentic self in life and business and hear Jamie's story of how he came back from the brink financially to build a huge business and serve fellow Entrepreneurs and Podcast…
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The Addictive Podcast is back with new hosts, Marc Burrows and Michael Crouch. This is an introduction to what will be discussed over the next season including medication assisted treatment, incarceration, legalization, harm reduction, naloxone, addiction treatment, legislation and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/…
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we're joined by YouTuber; Sophie Hurkett as we discuss how to deal with disempowerment from her own experiences. Via her YouTube videos and other form of online content Sophie helps to enable people to believe in their inner badass to create their own destiny. She does this by using the concepts of "pursue, …
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we're joined by James Hackney, Founder and Host of the Millennial Motivation Podcast as we talk about overcoming negative cycles and habits. James' daily podcast that provides inspiration and motivation for Millennials to break free of the average routine through the power of their habits and routines. James…
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we're joined by Ben Trela host of the Taste for Tenacity Podcast that encourages young professionals to pursue their passions. While starting his podcast and entering the entrepreneurial world, Ben is also completing a finance and accounting degree while working as a business intelligence intern at a major f…
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In this episode of Motivational Mentors, we are joined by High School Financial Algebra Teacher, Real Estate Agent, Podcaster and Entrepreneur Hernan Sais as we discuss navigating your way through life - which as Hernan likes to put it is like a Monopoly Board. Hernan along with his brother James run multiple businesses and definitely have the Entr…
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