On week four of Recovery Month, we are joined by guests Nancy Wright and Michelle May who are part of a special effort to use art to lift the spirits of those in active recovery.Michelle May is the founding partner at Juniper Rag, Ateli...

On this special episode of Airing Addiction for week 3 of Recovery Month, Michael Earielo shares how community and peer support play an important role in supporting those in active recovery.Michael has been the Director of Spectrum Healt...

On this episode of Airing Addiction:We are joined by Rose Gage and Lynn LeBlanc-Marrone to dive head-first into why family engagement is so important for cultivating a foundation of support for loved ones in active recovery. Join us as w...

On this episode of Airing Addiction:Rachel Sasseville, LICSW, LADC-I, is the Director of Corporate Training at Spectrum Health Systems, where she leads organization-wide efforts to improve clinical quality and support professional develo...

Aileen Lovejoy is the mom of a son who suffered with the disease of addiction for 20+yrs and died on May 12th, 2013, Mother's Day, from an overdose 2 days following his birthday. She co-facilitates the HALO 18 Grief Group in Worcest...

On this episode of Airing Addiction:William Powers is a dedicated Recovery Coach at the Bridge to Hope peer recovery support center in Southbridge, Massachusetts, bringing over 18 years of experience in recovery-based programming—and a p...

On this episode of Airing Addiction,Associate Pastor James McGowan of New Life Community Church in Concord, MA, is driven by a passion to help people say “Yes!” to Jesus. With over 15 years of ministry experience, James has earned a repu...

On this episode of Airing Addiction:Kirsten Puccio and Keri McCallum founded M.I.R.A.C.L.E. Mamas lead and empower mothers in recovery, to advocate for systematic change with support through a peer-led initiative in order to promote fami...

Brittany Alene Jimenez started her sobriety journey on July 15, 2020.She is a mother, friend, and outdoor enthusiast who finds solace in exercise and mountain therapy. An aspiring pilot with a passion for nursing, currently pursuing a fa...

On this episode of Airing Addiction, John Marhefka and Matt Gear share details on their nonprofit GAAP Recovery:G.A.A.P Recovery is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that works with individuals and families who suffer from mental...

My name is John Marhefka and I am a grateful father in recovery. I have dedicated my life to opening doors, advocating and supporting those who are recovering. I wholeheartedly feel that my success in overcoming barriers was from the support of...

Matt Gear shares about the recovery coaching process and its impact on individuals with substance use disorder in our communities. Join Jesse and Lisa on this episode of Airing Addiction!

On this episode of Airing Addiction:Ralph was a patient at New England Recovery Center December 2021 and was openminded to suggestions and motivated to change his life. He is a powerful testament of putting in the work and getting the po...

On this episode of Airing Addiction:This week we highlight how feeling a sense of belonging can help people on their recovery journey. Program directors Kim Patterson and Ladonne Rogers will share how Peer Recovery Support Centers create...

On this episode of Airing Addiction:This week we highlight the importance of purpose as a motivator for positive change. Kathleen Wise shares her recovery story and how giving back by supporting others at New England Recovery Center help...

On this episode of Airing Addiction:We all need a stable and safe place to call home.- A home provides the foundation for a life in recovery. - Home is a safe, stable, and soft space to land…. even on those really hard...

On this episode of Airing Addiction:This week we highlight aspects of well-being and their importance to recovery with Katie Heinrich and Sydney Durand from the National Sober Active Community - The Phoenix National Sober Active Communit...

On this episode of Airing Addiction;Jesse and Lisa will discuss overdose and options available for treatment such as access to mobile MAT care with Regional Program Director Heidi DiRoberto, Director of Nursing Amanda Bouchard, and RSN M...

On this episode of Airing Addiction:Sharif Nankoe, MD, MPA, MA, FASAM is the Chief Medical Director for Department of Corrections (DOC) Programs at Spectrum Health Systems, a nonprofit behavioral health organization based in Massachuset...

Danny is a person in recovery originally from Oklahoma who relocated to Massachusetts three years ago. While his recovery journey began in August of 2000, his first experience with treatment was at an eating disorder unit at 15 years old. He co...

Jim is a Recovery Support Assistant at Alyssa’s Place in Gardner, MA and will be sharing his recovery story with the hope that it will help others on their own journey to recovery.Join Jesse and Lisa as Jim shares his experience, only on...

A Worcester native, Chris has experienced many triumphs and hardships throughout this life and is hoping by sharing his story he will help inspire and educate others on the often-misunderstood world of

On this episode of Airing Addiction:Craig has been in recovery for 8 months and is originally from the Worcester area. Craig has been working at Perennial Recovery to give the opportunity to help others as an effort to give back to those...

On this episode of Airing Addiction:Jarrett J. Krosoczka, known since boyhood as "JJK," is the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator behind more than forty books for young readers, including his wildly popular Lunch Lady graphic ...

On this episode of Airing Addiction:Dr. Corrie Vilsaint serves as the Associate Director of Recovery Health Equity at the MGH Recovery Research Institute and Instructor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Vilsaint is a community psychologist...