On this episode of Airing Addiction: Jesse and Lisa are reunited on Real Talk TV with Darryl Buchannan. This episode puts the spotlight on Jesse and Lisa as they share what lead them to devote their lives to treating addiction. Darryl Buchannan is a published author and host of Real Talk TV. He uses his life experience to inform and educate the youth population about the perils of substance use and the criminal justice system. Join us to hear Jesse and Lisa's story. Only on Airing Addiction!...
Mar 27, 2023•50 min
On this episode of Airing Addiction: Darryl Buchannan is a published author and host of TV talk show called Real Talk TV. He uses his life experience to inform and educate the youth population about the perils of substance abuse and the criminal justice system. Join Jesse and Lisa to hear Darryl's story, only on Airing Addiction.
Feb 23, 2023•54 min
On this episode of Airing Addiction: Derek’s family struggled with substance use disorder, and Derek soon found himself going down a similar path. Though he achieved and has maintained sobriety since 2003, Derek ultimately lost both his father and sister to alcoholism in 2020 and 2021. To learn more about Derek’s story and how he was able to sustain recovery despite these challenges, tune in at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the link provided. Join Jesse and Lisa to hear Derek's story on Airing Addicti...
Jan 25, 2023•46 min
On this episode of Airing Addiction: Teddy Labonte will share his experience with addiction through Alcoholics Anonymous and how he came to experience a "second life" after overcoming his addiction. Join Jesse and Lisa to hear Teddy's story. Only on Airing Addiction!
Dec 21, 2022•46 min
On this episode of Airing Addiction: Mario has a broad understanding of harm reduction and the “low-threshold model” that improves access to care for people impacted by addiction. Mario has been involved in starting and opening the Engagement Center, a welcoming, low-threshold daytime space for individuals navigating homelessness and substance use near the intersection of Melnea Cass and Mass Ave. Join Jesse and Lisa to hear Mario's story, only on Airing Addiction!
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr
On this episode of Airing Addiction: Michelle Dunn has both personal and professional experience in addiction and recovery. Michelle currently has been employed with GAAMHA as the Director of Community Engagement- Substance Use Services since July 2017. Michelle is president and founder of the AED Foundation Inc., as a response to her daughter passing away from a heroin overdose in 2013. She along with the AED board of directors opened a “pop up” Peer Recovery Center to try and fill a large gap ...
Oct 26, 2022•48 min
On this episode of Airing Addiction: Jesse and Lisa dive deep and share the importance and significance of Recovery Month with our listeners. We dive in to the impact recovery has in the broader scope of family and one's immediate surroundings. Jesse shares his lived experience with recovery and Lisa provides a clinical perspective on why recovery is worth dedicating an entire month to celebrating. Please join Jesse and Lisa on this episode of Airing Addiction.
Sep 29, 2022•46 min
On this episode: Michelle Simons has been in long term recovery since the year 2000 and has worked in the addiction field for the past 19 years. She obtained her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Salem State University in 2016. Currently she teaches the Recovery Coach Academy and various addiction counseling courses for North Shore Community College. Michelle also works as a clinical and nonclinical RC supervisor for several agencies. Michelle’s current path of recovery has involved practici...
Sep 22, 2022•47 min
In honor of Recovery Month, our next episode of Airing Addiction features a special guest. Mark, a former client of Spectrum Health Systems, was born and raised in Haverhill, MA and graduated from Haverhill High School in 2005. Sober since 2015, he joins us Thursday to share more about himself and his journey through addiction and recovery. Please join Jesse and Lisa on this episode of Airing Addiction!
Sep 09, 2022•45 min
This episode of Airing Addiction focuses on Overdose Awareness Day with our guests: Dr. Christian Williams, Assistant Professor of Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies at Assumption University will be sharing her research and clinical perspective on the impact of overdose loss on clinicians and the treatment community, and joining her will be Lauren and Jimmy McRae, Co-Founders and Director of Macka’s Mission to discuss her own experience as a family member who lost her brother. Join Jesse ...
Aug 22, 2022•51 min
This episode of Airing Addiction will discuss addiction and recovery in the academic space. Featuring guests Lynn Leblanc-Marrone John Pratico, and James DiReda. Dr. DiReda holds a dual Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Work from Boston University, and a Masters’ degree in Social Work from the University of Connecticut who has over thirty years of direct clinical experience and consulting in the field of addictions. Lynn is the Executive Director of Inpatient & Outpatient Clinical Services for S...
Jul 27, 2022•59 min
Beck is originally from the Los Angeles Area and has found his way back to LA after about 20 years of living in various places across the US. Beck has a passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community and has years of experience doing so. He has written articles and papers directly addressing the need for training staff regarding LGBTQ+ communities. Join Jesse and Lisa on this episode of Airing Addiction!
Jun 13, 2022•45 min
On this episode of Airing Addiction, Jesse and Lisa discuss both Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy as well as ways both substance use providers and patients can integrate mindfulness into their lives and recovery with our guest Zlatina Kostova, PhD Join us live on this episode of Airing Addiction.
May 23, 2022•56 min
Mr. Oliveri is a published third-generation nurse with over forty years of nursing experience. He has worked in world-renowned hospitals in Boston, Shriners Burns, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Ms. French has been dedicated to serving those most-at-need individuals for over a decade. She is currently the Director of Inpatient Nursing and a member of the board of directors for the Montachusett Recovery Foundation. Please join Jesse and Lisa as we celebrate Nurses' Week only on Airing Addictio...
May 11, 2022•47 min
On this month's Alcohol Awareness episode, former Marine Mike Welsch shares how his addiction to alcohol forever changed his life. His loss of his leg has not stopped him from swimming the entire length of Lake Willoughby, running triathlons, and raising more than $36,000 for Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund during a cycling marathon. Hear Mikes inspiring story only on Airing Addiction.
Apr 27, 2022•49 min
In this episode, Lisa will be exploring the impact of social work, and why a career in addiction social work is rewarding. Our guests from Spectrum Health Systems Clinical Supervisor Amy Kasik and Assistant Professor Dr. Taylor Hall from Bridgewater State University’s School of Social Work share their wide-ranging experience in their field and why it is so important for success in recovery. Only on Airing Addiction!
Mar 17, 2022•45 min
On this episode of Airing Addiction, we will dive into the Magnolia FAST family support program that Maureen herself trained Spectrum and NERC in last year and has been running weekly for the past 8 months. Come learn about this support with Jesse and Lisa, why supporting families and loved ones is so critical to recovery, as well as what makes this group different and what families and supports need as they move through addiction and recovery with their loved ones. Only on Airing Addiction....
Feb 22, 2022•46 min
Join us as Lisa and Jesse sit down with AJ Frost to hear his moving story of battling addiction. Only on Airing Addiction!
Jan 25, 2022•51 min
Richard Cassidy began his journey of recovery on December 2 2019. On December 16, 2019 Richard checked himself into rehab and has maintained recovery ever since. Richard is now founder and success coach of NutritiveAfitness and creator of the upcoming Vlog cast A Thousand Roads To Recovery. Richard lives a life of gratitude as he states that his life long journey has prepared him to help others improve their overall lifestyle and wellbeing. Join Jesse and Lisa to hear Richard's inspiring story o...
Jan 11, 2022•53 min
Mike has many years of experience in addiction, law enforcement and corrections. He's currently a Director at Therapy Services, a counseling practice in Chelmsford, Massachusetts and Host of the Friends in Recovery podcast. Join Jesse and Lisa on this episode of Airing Addiction where they sit down with Mike to talk about his recovery journey and recovery during the holidays.
Dec 18, 2021•53 min
Airing Addiction with Dr. James Broadhurst who has been a physician with Spectrum for 20 years, 5 years of which he served as Medical Director (2002-2009). Dr Broadhurst has over 40 years of medical practice experience, 20 years of addiction treatment experience and became board certified in addiction medicine in 2010. In addition to addiction treatment, Dr Broadhurst specializes in primary care and sports medicine. Join us as we talk with Dr. Broadhurst about the evolution of addiction treatmen...
Nov 17, 2021•48 min
On this episode of Airing Addiction, our guest Katie O’Leary of Director of Recovery Support Services at North Suffolk Mental Health Association will be sharing her own road to recovery. Join Cathy, Lisa, and Jesse to hear Katie's story.
Oct 24, 2021•45 min
Join Cathy and Lisa on Airing Addiction as they hear Jaclyn Carnavale's inspiring story to recovery and how she has helped others do the same. Only on Airing Addiction!
Oct 01, 2021•44 min
Dianna Fontes is in long term recovery and has eliminated the need for methadone from her life. Join Cathy and Lisa on Airing Addiction to hear Dianna's success story.
Aug 27, 2021•43 min
It’s been one great year of Airing Addiction with new hosts Cathy Collins and Lisa Blanchard, featuring some amazing guests and stories! We’ll be looking back at some of the highlights in a special anniversary episode. Come listen in with us here for the show, when Cathy and Lisa will be joined by their producer (who’s usually behind the scenes), James Gangemi!
Jun 24, 2021•51 min
Join us for a conversation with Zlatina Kostova, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist who specializes in research and treatment for childhood trauma. We’ll be delving into the relationship between trauma and substance use disorders with Dr. Kostova, and the impact of trauma-informed practices. Listen to Zlatina Cathy and Lisa on Airing Addiction.
May 27, 2021•46 min
This week we’re excited to be joined by Miriam Komaromy from the Boston Medical Center and Julie Burns of RIZE Massachusetts. We’ll be speaking with our experts about their experiences in addiction treatment, and how and why the terminology we use in the field is changing. Join Cathy and Lisa on Airing Addiction.
Mar 19, 2021•49 min
Jesse Chaison is a Family Engagement Specialist at Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. who has himself struggled with addiction and is in long-term recovery. Hear his story, and how he uses his experience to help others like him every single day. Join Lisa, Cathy and Jesse on Airing Addiction.
Feb 10, 2021•45 min
On this continuation of the previous episode, Dr. Baxter highlights more of the changes and achievements Spectrum Health Systems has had to adapt to during the COVID19 pandemic. Lisa and Cathy expand on recent breakthroughs in care delivered by Spectrum Health Systems during this pandemic. Join Lisa, Cathy and Dr. Baxter on Airing Addiction.
Feb 09, 2021•47 min
Beck Gee-Cohen speaks on LGBTQ recovery, the challenges, and how to get the best care with Lisa and Cathy.
Feb 09, 2021•49 min
