Jon Ponder is a HeritageCARES advisory board member and the CEO of HOPE For Prisoners. Hope for Prisoners assists people returning home from prison by providing our clients with long-term support and services as they work to reclaim their lives and rejoin their families and their standing in the community. We give them hope. Hope changes lives. Jon Ponder uses his own struggles and experiences with the prison system and substance use disorder to help inmates prepare for all aspects of societal r...
Jan 27, 2022•50 min
Co-Author and Regional Vice President at Caron Treatment Centers, Harry Cunnane is making a huge impact on the world of Substance Use Disorders and his authenticity is contagious. He understands that everyone needs to feel "a part of " and that by telling his story he is breaking down barriers and crushing stigma. His book Under Our Roof was co-authored by his mother, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, and describes his struggle with opioid use disorder told from dual perspectives. Full Bio below: In...
Jan 20, 2022•47 min
Tom and Jenn Satterly are all about helping veterans and their families. Tom is a retired CSM Delta Force and Jen Satterly was previously embedded in Realistic Training Missions with Special Operations units as Director of Film and Photography. When their relationship began, Tom was not in a good place mentally, but could not figure out what was causing his anger and excessive drinking. He finally had a therapist explain to him that he was suffering from PTS and needed to deal with it. From that...
Jan 12, 2022•50 min
Bill Stauffer is the Executive Director of Pennsylvania Recovery Organization Alliance (PRO-A), the statewide recovery organization of Pennsylvania. He has been in recovery since he was 21. Bill has worked in numerous recovery organizations and spent his life aimed at moving the SUD care system towards a 5-year care paradigm. Listen to Bill and Rich as they discuss everything from the early Recovery Advocacy movement to how to scale a Recovery Non-Profit Organization. BIO: Experienced Executive ...
Dec 30, 2021•55 min
When your child is now a young adult, how do we as parents help them when they are in crisis? So much advice, both bad and good so how do you know the answer? Curtis Bartell shares his story about his journey with his son from heroin addiction to prison. The theme throughout his story is one of love. He says being present and non-judgmental has allowed for a strong father-son bond to continue even through the darkest of situations. This podcast is a lesson on how to support your child without su...
Dec 16, 2021•44 min
Greg Williams is an award-winning filmmaker who happens to be on the youturn advisory board and joins us for a second podcast episode. Greg is always working to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorder and has always been open about his recovery. He is passionate about collegiate recovery programs as that is where he began his journey. He produced the groundbreaking film the Anonymous People and has worked on a new film that is out now called Tipping the Pain Scale. The theme from th...
Nov 30, 2021•54 min
"At 20 I could put it down, and at 23 I couldn't stop." Carolyn Delaney tells her story of addiction and recovery and how she created Journey, a magazine that shows that recovery from addiction is possible. Carolyn's message of hope and "keep coming back" will change lives and reduce stigma. Learn more about Journey here: https://www.recovery-journey.com Journey is a media company on a mission to make recovery from addiction visible to amplify hope that we can and do recover. We produce a print ...
Nov 26, 2021•53 min
I was lucky enough to sit down with Zak Williams and discuss the importance of mental health and how his company, PYM Health, is creating new products that can help us achieve a more balanced life, both physically and mentally. This podcast ended up being more of a therapy session for me as he is easy to talk to is so knowledgeable! Thank you Zak for your time and I cant wait to see the new products you create. I for one will try them all:) Zak Williams is passionate about developing best-in-cla...
Nov 11, 2021•39 min
Brian Cuban candidly shares his story of addiction in hopes of reducing the stigma that will, in turn, get more people comfortable in asking for help. He has written three books-one to be released this December. See his impressive Bio Below: Brian Cuban, the younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban, is a Dallas based attorney, author and addiction recovery advocate. He is graduate of Penn State University and The University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Brian has been...
Nov 04, 2021•34 min
Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) is not about getting high but rather a life-saving tool for those struggling with opioid use disorder. Listen here as Rich Jones and Pierce Wiley discuss the controversy and stigma surrounding MAT and how Crossroads Treatment Centers are growing in order to help those that need it the most. Pierce Wiley is the director of Business Development at Crossroads Treatment Centers.
Oct 28, 2021•33 min
Liz Read was living the dream- married, three healthy kids, and a thriving jewelry business. But her husband was suffering, battling an opioid use disorder which she would discover only by happenstance. This happens more than not, that people are able to hide their SUD from the ones they love the most. In searching for solutions that would enable the trust to be rebuilt, Liz decided to create what she needed most. A recovery plan that was family-focused instead of putting it all on the one with ...
Oct 18, 2021•28 min
Listen as Rich and David Whitesock discuss his unbelievable journey from jail to law school graduate. David is passionate about helping others find recovery and solving the health crisis of addiction. He invented the Recovery Capital Index, which was validated, that measures change in wellbeing with respect to addiction. Find him here: https://www.davidwhitesock.com/ BIO: David is constantly curious and believes that everything connects. When we’re fully aware of what, where, and how things conn...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr
Shaking things up, I had my sister Marion on our podcast and we had a blast! She also happens to be one of the earliest adopters of youturn for her company. She understands the stress of working mothers, especially right now! Marion has always been a woman in the workforce who has managed to have a family and a successful business. Although she will be the first to tell you it has not always been easy. Her hope is to be a part of the solution to make it easier for working mothers. She will be st...
Sep 22, 2021•24 min
Leslie Weirich lost her son to suicide during his junior year at Wabash College. Austin was a star athlete and stellar student with no indication of suicidal ideation. Left with questions and an aching heart, Leslie embarked on a journey to go upstream and create a network of support for adolescents to build their resilience to life. She realizes that suicide is stigmatized and her hope is that by sharing Austin's story she will get people talking and working toward a common goal of ending young...
Sep 16, 2021•54 min
Anne Moss Rogers is the author of Diary of a Broken Mind and Emotionally Naked: A Teacher's Guide to Preventing Suicide and Recognizing Students at Risk. Anne Moss lost her 20-year-old son Charles to suicide after a long battle with anxiety, depression, and eventually, substance use disorder. Since then, she has made it her life's mission to write and speak about mental health, suicide prevention, substance misuse, and finding hope after loss. Through her books, podcasts, presentations, and webs...
Sep 02, 2021•49 min
We have lost so many loved ones due to Covid, accidental overdose, and suicide. What does grief look like when we don't have the chance to say goodbye? Barbara Rubel is a specialist on death and dying and shares with us her personal story of sudden loss. She is a keynote speaker, author and has dedicated her life to "inspiring professionals to handle burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma." Her strategies can be implemented in the workplace and her clients include more than 1,000 orga...
Aug 26, 2021•31 min
Lucy Henry is a rock star with First Sun EAP and a wealth of information on the subject of grief. Listen here as Rich and Lucy discuss the inevitability of experiencing grief and helpful ways to handle it. Her impressive Bio Below: I am a consultant who is passionate about Employee Assistance and helping work organizations maximize the productivity of employees. I love helping individuals increase their potential in work and in life. I also enjoy providing training for workplace leadership and f...
Aug 19, 2021•40 min
Sam Kleckley openly shares his story of xanax addiction and how he ultimately found a life of health, balance, and success. As a person in recovery, he knows the worst part of being caught in addiction is the feeling that you are all alone. His podcast, Live Life in Motion, shines the light on those that have overcome adversity. He hopes that anyone that hears his podcast and is struggling will feel less alone. Edwin McCain is a singer/songwriter and part of the youturn family. He too has shared...
Aug 12, 2021•57 min
Sally Spencer-Thomas is a clinical psychologist, inspirational international speaker, and an impact entrepreneur. Dr. Spencer-Thomas was moved to work in suicide prevention after her younger brother, a Denver entrepreneur, died of suicide after a difficult battle with bipolar condition. Known nationally and internationally as an innovator in social change, Spencer-Thomas has helped start up multiple large-scale, gap-filling efforts in mental health including the award-winning campaign Man Therap...
Aug 05, 2021•40 min
Can you imagine being the one telling a family that their beloved Fido, a member of their clan, needs to be euthanized? In order to become a veterinarian, you most likely have a love and appreciation for animals. One could argue that people who love animals are the most empathetic. So this job ironically would be the most difficult. Of course, there are many rewarding moments too, but emotional exhaustion opens the door to depression, which can sometimes lead to suicide ideation. Philip Richmond...
Jul 15, 2021•30 min
Fascinating podcast featuring Paul Noiles. Paul has written a book called The Mistaken Identity: A Sacred Journey from Addiction to Awakening. He explains that people use their addiction to hide the fact that they don't know or like who they are. Everyone experiences trauma and not addressing the root issues will lead to relapse. Listen to this podcast as the nuggets of wisdom and truth fill the conversation. See his Bio and get his book!! PAUL NOILES is a unique teacher who believes all addicti...
Jul 08, 2021•50 min
Donald McDonald of All Sober and Rich talk about Donald's years of activism in the addiction/recovery space and how his frustrations with the system have led him to All Sober. Listen as they take a peek under the hood of All Sober set to launch in October. Good stuff happening here! Donald's BIO: I am a person thriving in recovery from severe mental & substance use disorders since 2004. I call myself a Recovery Activist because I understand that people experiencing mental & substance use...
Jul 01, 2021•36 min
William Stoehr paints with passion and purpose because for him, it's personal. Bill lost his sister to the disease of addiction, and watching her struggle, he quickly learned the injustice of stigma associated with substance use disorder and mental health. His paintings portray both loss and hope all at the same time. He is able to humanize those struggling while also showing the resilience and hope that are universal. He just may be the link that helps someone decide there is hope after all. Ca...
Jun 17, 2021•27 min
Gillian May and Rich Jones had an enlightening conversation about substance use disorder and its correlation to mental health. Gillian pulls the curtain back on the lack of mental health services and the need to address the root cause of alcohol use disorder in order for people to get better. She speaks from a medical background, but most importantly, Gillian has her own personal story which brings great passion to her work. Check her out https://gillianmay.ca/ Bio Below: I am a freelance writer...
Jun 10, 2021•46 min
I had the opportunity this week to speak with the creator and host of the Consequence of Habit podcast, JT Frank. JT is open about his story of alcohol misuse which led him to look at the consequences and decide to make a life change. We discussed his early struggles with ADHD and how alcohol seemed to calm his racing mind. At youlearnyouturn podcast, we love hearing stories of lives turned around that result in service through transparency and honesty, which actively helps our mission of crushi...
Jun 03, 2021•47 min
Chris Marshall's mother told him she had $10,000 put aside for his funeral. Her only ultimatum? He was not allowed to die in her house. You see, Chris had struggled with anxiety and depression and used alcohol to cope. He could no longer quit on his own, so his mother, exhausted from years of trying to save him, told him it was treatment or go die somewhere else. Fast forward to today where Chris is the owner of the successful alcohol-free bar, Sans Bar, is thriving in his recovery and has a fam...
May 28, 2021•46 min
Hamilton Baiden had it all-a wonderful marriage, three healthy children, and a successful career. Or so it appeared from the outside. But this facade of having it all together began to crumble at home. Rich and Hamilton discuss his story and how he would eventually get help. Hopefully, his story will give someone in a similar situation the courage to evaluate where they are and course correct or get the help they need. Hamilton Baiden is President at Heritage Health Solutions. Heritage CARES (Co...
May 06, 2021•43 min
Nick is the founder of Otter House in Asheville, NC. Otter House Recovery is a sober living program for those recovering from Substance Use Disorder. Each client is able to build a recovery program based on setting healthy boundaries, coping skills, humility, and confidence.
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Do you worry if your child or teen's behavior is normal? Could they possibly have a substance use disorder a psychological issue or both? Liz and Richard Capriola discuss all of this and more. Richard's book, The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse, is an invaluable resource for parents attempting to navigate the confusing world of adolescent behaviors and substance use disorder. Let's remove the shame and the stigma that may prevent parents from getting the help they ...
Mar 25, 2021•42 min
Sean Cuddihy is on a mission to bring authentic discussions regarding behavioral health to his popular podcast Room 9. Rich and Sean discuss how the "recovery" world of Substance Use Disorder is beginning to change and evolve beyond the 12-step model and touch on the things that have helped him to grow on his human journey. Sean Cuddihy has been mastering the art of connecting Behavioral Health Organizations to the people they serve for over 3 years. Through Brand Therapy and Multimedia Producti...
Mar 19, 2021•50 min
