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Back to SearchA Fascination With Motivation
As theory and practice evolve in both the addiction recovery and mental health fields there is a growing recognition of the intersection between treatment in both areas. One organization that has rec…
Published on 11 hours ago
Creating a Life That Doesn't Have Room for Substances
Markita Renee is a dynamic recovery advocate, coach, sought after speaker, and SMART facilitator. She runs the national BIPOC meeting that has positively impacted so many. In this podcast, Markita ta…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
What are SMART's Volunteer Support Coordinators?
Great question! In a nutshell, Volunteer Support Coordinators (VSCs) are experienced SMART Recovery volunteers dedicated to mentoring and supporting meeting facilitators. VSCs foster a welcoming and …
Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago
We're Here for You When You're Ready!
Wheeler is a nonprofit agency that provides comprehensive human services across the state of Connecticut. Their vision is, "All people will have the opportunity to grow, change, and live healthier, p…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
SMART Recovery is Not Cringey or Lame
When college student April Lombard first considered checking out a SMART Recovery meeting on her LSU campus, she worried that it would be both cringey and lame. Turns out it was neither. In fact, bas…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Love Yourself Ferociously
Sarah Laurel is the Founder and Executive Director of Savage Sisters Recovery, a nonprofit outreach and education organization focused on reducing the harm created by addictive behaviors. Sarah uses…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Holding Space For Choice
There is a well documented connection between problematic substance use and mental health conditions. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked SMART facilitator Kelly Scullin to join us …
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Many Dimensions of Collegiate Recovery
College age youth often experiment with new behaviors when they perceive they have less formal restrictions, and Millie Goins knows all about it. She is a prevention advocate and certified wellness c…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Making It YOUR Choice
Naltrexone has been used to treat alcohol use disorder for 30 years, ever since researcher Dr. Joseph Volpicelli identified its effectiveness. In this podcast we are joined by both Dr. Volpicelli and…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Science Plus Kindness Equals Change
Carrie Wilkens is the Co-founder and Partner of the Center for Motivation and Change, a group practice of dedicated clinicians and researchers who rely on science and kindness to help people change.…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago