Changing the Conversation Podcast Transcripts
In-depth discussions on what really matters
Learning from Recovery Elders: Maryanne Frangules
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast. “Most importantly, elevate lived experience. Policy is most effective when it’s shaped
Care Farming: Andrea Barnhart & Kate Mudge
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast. “The core idea is the growing itself of food and working with the
Learning from Recovery Elders: Laura Van Tosh
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast. “There are people that have created those pathways for themselves. We have national
Motivational Interviewing 29: Kristin Dempsey
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast. “I love those chapters that are about genuineness, hope and empowerment. Those were
Learning from Recovery Elders: LaVerne Miller
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast. “People like Howie the Harp and Sally Zinman… laid that fertile soil for
Next Generation Recovery Leaders: Tymber Hudson
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast “Data is qualitative. Data is conversations…Data is lived experience.” Policy advocate Tymber Hudson drops
Motivational Interviewing 28: Kris Kelly
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast. How are Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Peer Support so well aligned? Peer advocate
Learning from Recovery Elders: Shannon CrossBear
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast. What does healing look like from different perspectives, ways of knowing, and approaches?
Learning from Recovery Elders: Laurie Johnson-Wade
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast. Laurie Johnson-Wade shares her experiences starting and running a recovery community organization in
Next Generation Recovery Leaders: Elliott Hinkle
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast. Elliott Hinkle shares their experiences providing community aid to youth with a focus
Learning from Recovery Elders: Mark Salzer
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast. Mark Salzer shares insights on defining and measuring recovery and promoting meaningful community
Learning from Recovery Elders: Judy Fox
An episode of the Changing the Conversation podcast Judy Fox shares insights on integrating peer recovery support services with host
Learning from Recovery Elders: Conni Wells
An episode of the Changing the Conversation podcast Conni Wells shares insights on family and caregiver peer support with host
Next Generation Recovery Leaders: Johanna Bergan & Gina Albano, Part 2
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Johanna Bergan and Gina Albano discuss the history and current status of youth peer
Next Generation Recovery Leaders: Johanna Bergan and Gina Albano Part 1
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Johanna Bergan and Gina Albano discuss the history and current status of youth peer
Starting a Recovery Residence
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Fred Way and Katie Boardman discuss starting new recovery residences with host Ashley
Next Generation Recovery Leaders: John Dellick
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast John Dellick and host Rowan Willis-Gorman share what it is like to find
Next Generation Recovery Leaders: Natalia Muñoz & Ash Wheeler
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Natalia Muñoz and Ash Wheeler share insights about youth peer support and mentorship
Learning from Recovery Elders: Bill Stauffer
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Bill Stauffer shares insights on recovery movement history and how current leaders can
Learning from Recovery Elders: Harvey Rosenthal
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Harvey Rosenthal shares his perspectives about the rights of people in mental health
Learning from Recovery Elders: Lonnetta Albright
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Lonnetta Albright shares insights about the recovery movement and peer support with host
Learning from Recovery Elders: Mark Jenkins
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Mark Jenkins shares his insights and experiences providing harm reduction services in Connecticut
Empowering Black Men in Leadership: Part 2
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Keon Lewis and host Dwayne Watkins continue to discuss empowering Black men to
Empowering Black Men in Leadership: Part 1
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Keon Lewis and host Dwayne Watkins discuss empowering Black men to be strong
Navigating Wellness with Joy & Purpose
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Roni Hodges and host Ashley Stewart discuss non-negotiable strategies for navigating wellness with
Motivational Interviewing 27: Gilan Merwanji
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Gilan Merwanji shares how Motivational Interviewing supports holistic defense services for clients involved
Youth-Centered Harm Reduction
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Nuasheen Chowdhury and Rowan Willis-Powell discuss youth-centered harm reduction strategies with host Ashley
Making Recovery Services Accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Karran Larson shares strategies for increasing accessibility and creating welcoming recovery services for
Restorative Practices in Schools
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Gina Albano and Kiya Kennebrew share strategies for supporting students thru restorative practices
Authentic Change Framework
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Ashley Stewart shares how she developed and uses the Authentic Change Framework to
Equity First
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Ashley Stewart shares what it means to lead with an equity first approach
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Roni Hodges and Ashley Stewart share why discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion is
Motivational Interviewing 26: Jess Sneed
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Jess Sneed and host Ali Hall discuss how Motivational Interviewing strategies are the
Mindfulness and Wellbeing
An episode of Changing the Conversation Podcast Rio-Madison Aracri and Katie Kobie share strategies to support mindfulness and wellness with
Recovery Education Collaborative 4: Maryanne Frangules and Noel Sierra
An episode of Changing the Conversation podcast Maryanne Frangules and Noel Sierra discuss the advantages to sharing the voices of
Global Leasing 2: Kelli Parcher
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Kelli Parcher shares experiences supporting youth and young adults via Global Leasing—a three-way
Intersections of Corrections, Reentry, and Recovery
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Daisy Hernandez shares experiences with the intersections of corrections, reentry, and recovery, including
Supporting Families Navigating Recovery
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Tiffinee Scott shares strategies for supporting families navigating recovery with host Ashley Stewart.
Youth Peer Support
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Rowan Willis-Powell and host Ashley Stewart discuss the role and importance of youth
Recovery Education Collaborative 3: Jim Higgins & Michelle Simons
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Michelle Simons and Jim Higgins discuss the benefits of peer support with host
Recovery Education Collaborative 2: Minister Randy Muhammad & Brother Jeffrey Lewis
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Minister Randy Muhammad and Brother Jeffrey Lewis discuss supporting recovery for Black, Indigenous,
Suicide Prevention in the Workplace
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Keon Lewis and Ashley Stewart discuss the importance of addressing suicide prevention strategies
Recovery Education Collaborative 1: Brother Jeffrey Lewis & Jill O’Brien
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Brother Jeffrey Lewis and Jill O’Brien share strategies for training the Massachusetts substance
Global Leasing 1: Emily Abell
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Emily Abell and host Ashley Stewart discuss benefits and challenges of Global Leasing,
Self-Care for People Working for Social Justice
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Dwayne Watkins and host Ashley Stewart share self-care perspectives and strategies for when
Culturally Responsive Care in Early Psychosis 5: Joey Rodriguez & Lola Nedic
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Hosts Joey Rodriguez and Lola Nedic discuss culturally responsive strategies and the future
Motivational Interviewing 25: Kristin Dempsey
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Kristin Dempsey and host Ali Hall discuss harm reduction strategies in a Motivational
Navigating Diverse Identities in Rural Communities
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Dwayne Watkins discusses strengths and challenges of growing up in a rural North
Culturally Responsive Care in Early Psychosis 4: Raúl Condemarín
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Raúl Condemarín shares culturally responsive strategies that he uses as a psychiatrist with
Centering Equity during a Regional Summit
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Keon Lewis shares strategies for planning and executing a regional summit with host
Culturally Responsive Care in Early Psychosis 3: Amanda Weber
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Amanda Weber and host Joey Rodriguez discuss culturally responsive care for youth experiencing
Culturally Responsive Care in Early Psychosis 2: Chia Hsuan Sabrina Chang
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Chia Hsuan Sabrina Chang and host Lola Nedic discuss culturally responsive care and
Culturally Responsive Care in Early Psychosis 1: Vera Muñiz-Saurré
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Vera Muñiz-Saurré and host Joey Rodriguez discuss experiences with culturally responsive care in