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Sharing perspectives and stories of courage to help families through addiction, grief and recovery.

Mike Tourville


    • Jun 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 101 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Healing Voices Project: Sharing Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage.

    Peer to Peer support with Joely Feder from MA Young People in Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 34:51


    Peer to Peer support for young people in recovery with Joely Feder. Joely Feder with MA Young People in Recovery, talks about her personal story of how anxiety, depression, and OCD led to substance abuse, but more importantly she talks about her path to recovery and how she is helping young adults battle addiction. www.mypir.org www.healingvoicesproject.org

    From Super Dad to Fugitive, the story of Bart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 57:41


    From Super Dad to Fugitive, the story of BartFrom the book Voices from the Fallen, a man named Bart takes us through the beginnings of family life to chaos, being on the run, jail time, and rehabilitation.www.healingvoicesproject.org 

    Exploring the ancient benefits of Reiki Therapy with Heidi Blackak

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 31:04


    Our friend Heidi Blackak, Reiki Master, joined us recently for an enlightening conversation about the ancient healing benefits of Reiki Therapy; an often overlooked or misunderstood therapy. Heidi explains how Reiki works and how it can help people cope with grief, trauma, and anxiety, and clear negative energy to promote both physical and mental health. See Heidi's website at www.whispersofcalm.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

    Mark Jachym

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 47:48


    Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), with Sue Dexter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 41:55


    Sue Dexter, founder of Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is creating awareness about the effects of TBI and shares her personal story of how she and her family have coped through the years with family members' TBI injuries. Traumatic brain injury can have wide-ranging physical and psychological effects. Some signs or symptoms may appear immediately after the traumatic event, while others may appear days or weeks later, even years later. Also see: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJeN_88CRdYiEVf2qjsXBA www.healingvoicesproject.org

    A Mother's 15 Year Nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 20:52


    A Mother's 15 Year Nightmare, from the book Voices from the Fallen. How a family copes through the trials of two of their young adult children's heroin addiction.Read by the author, Mike Tourville, and Courtney Caruso. www.healingvoicesproject.org

    A Fatal Secret. The story of Jennifer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 30:24


    A Fatal Secret.  The story of Jennifer, from the book Voices from the Fallen. This story shows the consequences of keeping addiction from those closest to you, and the importance of seeking help early as possible. Read by the author, Mike Tourville and Courtney Caruso.www.healingvoicesproject.org

    Living with the Little Devil Man.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 37:39


    Living with the Little Devil Man.  A story about Sterling, a vibrant, energetic young man who struggled with his demons, and how his life impacted his friends and family.  This is from a chapter in Voices from the Fallen, and originally from the book, Living with the little Devil Man, by Lina Lisette.  This is read by the author of books, Mike Tourville and Lina Lisette 

    If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair. Gabe Quaglia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 19:47


    Gabe Quaglia talk about the Folding Chair Project he founded to bring light to marginalized people who feel denied, excluded, or stigmatized and investigate ways people who use drugs are denied human rights and compassionate care. Their goal is to alleviate them through research, education, advocacy, and direct access. www.foldingchairproject.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

    Introducing a young man named Jack Jonah, from the book Voices from the Fallen.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 26:04


    Introducing a young man named Jack Jonah, from the book Voices from the Fallen. As read by the author Mike Tourville, along with Kirk Jonah, Jack's dad. How can a family cope with the unexpected loss of their 19-year-old son from a fatal overdose? And what signs should parents be aware of that might lead to substance use?www.healingvoicesproject.orgwww.jackjonahfoundation.org

    Inspired at an early age, Amanda Hichborn shares experiences as a mental health counselor.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 29:49


    Amanda Hichborn, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, shares her observations and experiences in her many roles as a clinician, director, in-home therapist, and establishing a recovery center.www.healingvoicesproject.org 

    Jonathan Alpert's passionate pursuit of helping others while overcoming his own personal challenges.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 31:58


    Passionate mental health worker Jonathan Alpert shares his experiences working with clients of various issues including PTSD and advocating for the homeless, while overcoming his own challenges of being visually and hearing impaired. 

    From drinking, drugs, jail, and homeless, Harvey McNulty's rocky path to recovery.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 37:34


    Harvey McNulty shares his story of addiction, incarceration, and homelessness, and the changes that led him to completing his education and becoming a Treatment Advocate at Swift River Addiction Campuses.www.healingvoicesproject.org

    How I Overcame the Shame of Losing Both my Parents to Opioid Addiction, ESPN sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 35:12


    How I Overcame the Shame of Losing Both my Parents to Opioid Addiction, ESPN sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler, discusses her now book, Shatterproof, and shares how she was able to find joy after grief and shame. www.laurensisler.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

    The scariest day in my life turned into the best decision I ever made. Nicole Amendola

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 27:25


    The scariest day in my life turned into the best decision I ever made. Nicole Amendola shares her story of recovery from alcohol and cocaine and her path to becoming a Treatment Advocate at Swift River Addiction Campus.www.healingvoicesproject.org

    Breaking free from trauma, addiction, and death. Read from the book Voices from the Fallen. Jason Cunningham's courageous story is read by the author, Mike Tourville.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 29:47


    Breaking free from trauma, addiction, and death. A chapter called breaking the Chains of Trauma, from the book Voices from the Fallen. Jason Cunningham's courageous story is read by the author, Mike Tourville.www.healingvoicesproject.org

    Overcoming infidelity and a manipulative sex addict. Vernon Baumrind, author of Deceit.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 53:29


    Vernon Baumrind, author of Deceit, tells his story of perseverance through his custody battles against formidable odds using wiretapping. And the devastating effects of infidelity, sex addiction, and a manipulative gynecologist.www.healingvoicesproject.orgwww.deseitthebook.com 

    Relating to the client at every level. Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 16:31


    Relating to the client at every level. Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group discusses his addiction from an early age and what led to forming the Empower Health Group in Northampton MA.www.empowerhg.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

    Turning childhood trauma into a career of changing lives. Christina Dillon from the Springfield Impact Center.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 27:57


    Turning childhood trauma into a career of changing lives.  Christina Dillon from the Springfield Impact Center, a Program of the Gandara Center, discusses her challenging and disruptive childhood and what led to her position of helping others through issues of trauma, mental health, substance use, and homelessness. Check out our social media.https://youtu.be/kJqRRwI-NAgwww.healingvoicesproject.org

    Emerging from the depths of despair. Mark Jachym shares his incredible journey.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 39:59


    Emerging from the depths of despair. Mark Jachym shares his incredible journey from his darkest days to becoming a recovery coach and outreach work.www.healingvoicesproject.org 

    Anaamika Nair

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 40:58


    Finding freedom from the depths of depression. With Ken Zulu

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 36:55


    Ken Zulu shares his spiritual recovery from alcoholism and depression to a newfound life of freedom.www.healingvoicesproject.org 

    Hopeless, homeless and invisible, to making a difference in other peoples lives.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 45:31


    Hopeless, homeless and invisible, Leigha Neiford now makes a positive impact on others.www.healingvoicesproject.orgSee us on Cooking Something Good.www.csgbn.com

    Where behavioral health meets nature, spirit, and healing.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 38:47


    The Healing Hearts Sanctuary with Tracy McManmon.  Tracy discusses the programs at the Healing Hearts Sanctuary in Worthington, MA , where behavioral health meets a natural environment of belonging, community, and healing. www.healingvoicesproject.org

    Gabe Quaglia, 20 years of abuse to Advocacy, Narcan Trainer, and Greief Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 34:31


    Gabriel Quaglia 20 years of abuse to Advocacy, Narcan Trainer, and Peer Grief Support . Gabe speaks about his addiction, work at SADOD, and what to expect Narcan when administering Narcan. www.healingvoicesproject.org 

    You are more than your circumstances. Richard Johnson, from the New North Citizens' Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 34:22


    You are more than your circumstances.  Richard Johnson from Springfield, MA, shares the “scenic route” he took to turn his life around from drugs, alcohol and incarceration to Program Director of the New North Citizens' Council, Overdose Prevention Master Trainer and Harm Reductionist, and member of several State, Regional, and Local Planning and Advisory boards.Visit our social mediawww.healingvoicesproject.orgYoutube:  https://youtu.be/8mcA3wKccIU  

    "Honesty was the antidote to my disease." Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 32:30


    Honesty was the antidote to my disease." Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group in Northampton MA describes his addiction and his path to recovery and forming the Empower Health Group.  Check out our social mediawww.healingvoicesproject.orgyoutube: https://youtu.be/i5kfxbmXXLk

    Who are our teenagers listening to? Ananda Lennox, with the CARE Coalition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 43:39


    Who are our teenagers listening to? Ananda Lennox, a mom of 3 teenagers and Care Coalition Coordinator in West Springfield MA, shares her insights and initiatives, and effective ways to get our teens' and young adult's attention.Check out our social media!www.healingvoicesproject.org 

    How can we keep up with the need for grief support? Laura Vargas from SADOD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 32:54


    Laura Vargas SADODwww.healingvoicesproject.orgYoutube:  https://youtu.be/2EYcsBdSl_g

    A personal approach to recovery, and exploring EMDR Therapy with  Kayla Rigali and Hayley Pepin from Northstar Recovery Center.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 32:02


    A personal approach to recovery, and exploring EMDR Therapy.  Kayla Rigali and Hayley Pepin from Northstar Recovery Center discuss innovative therapeutic approaches and outpatient services at Northstar (www.northstarrecoverycenter.com). View on youtube: https://youtu.be/KdyWLXkoTfIwebsite: www.healingvoicesproject.org 

    Addressing the dire need for women's housing with the Michael J Dias Foundation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 12:26


    The Michael J Dias Foundation staff discussed the path of success for men, and the need for a woman's house in western Mass. With Karen Blanchard, Adam Bartlett and John Shea.Check out our social media!www.healingvoicesproject.orgyoutube: https://youtu.be/3znCS06IosY  

    From Enforcer to Evangelist - A revisit with our friend Ocho, aka Michael Ochotorena.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 42:50


     From Enforcer to Evangelist - A revisit with our friend Ocho, aka Michael Ochotorena.  Ocho openly talks about his past life as a gang member, heroin addict, loan shark enforcer, time in and out of prisons, and his total transformation to a professional actor, director, evangelist, and motivational speaker.  And his most important role as a husband and father.  Check out our Social Media!www.healingvoicesproject.orgYoutube: https://youtu.be/HF0t992l-m8 

    Love, support, and a safe environment. The Michael J. Dias Foundation in Springfield MA.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 6:33


    Love, support, and a safe environment.  Karen Blanchard, Executive Director of the Michael J. Dias Foundation, along with John Shea and Adam Bartlett discuss their work and mission at the foundation for men struggling with addiction.  www.mdiasfoundation.org.Check out our social media!www.healingvoicesproject.orghttps://youtu.be/z2ztveSkvfo 

    From Ashes to Awesome!   Chuck LaFlange tells his compelling story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 56:10


    From Ashes to Awesome!   After 25 years in active addiction, Chuck LaFlange tells his compelling story of how he pulled away from the highs and lows, his short-term successes as a serial entrepreneur, to complete unmanageability of his life headed for tragedy. And now hosts his successful Ashes to Awesome podcast.Check out our social media! And the Ashes to Awesome Podcast: www.a2apodcast.com and Chuck's go fund me page at https://gofund.me/260036ceand the Healing Voices Project website at www.healingvoicesproject.orgYoutube: https://youtu.be/om-LlWNzkU8  

    The healing effect of coaching, coping, and connecting. With Chris Rich, Certified Life Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 48:04


    The healing effect of coaching, coping, and connecting.     Chris Rich, Certified Life Coach, shares how coaching can help handle emotions, connect with loved ones, and navigate the unknown.  www.chrisrichcoaching.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org 

    Transforming lives with energy and passion with Kevin Rosario from Gosnold Behavioral Health.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 28:08


    Transforming lives with energy and passion, Kevin Rosario from Gosnold Behavioral Health discusses the various programs at Gosnold that have helped individuals, families, and communities through recovery for over 50 years. Check out our social media!

    Fighting the battle from many fronts. With Zeno Temple and Tony Simmons.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 34:29


    Fighting the battle from many fronts. Zeno Temple, current law student and Community Safety and Outeach Specialist, and Tony Simmons, Director of Community and Safety Outeach at the Hampden County DA Office in Springfield, MA, discuss a multitude of programs that address addiction, internet safety, and other pressing issues affecting our communities.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/WoonxsNKZIkCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

    Two determined moms come together to address youth substance use with the CLOSE Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 28:45


    Two determined moms come together to address youth substance use with the CLOSE Community. Amy Higgins and Chris Rich, from two completly different backgrounds, find a common cause that led to a close friendship, and their work with the CLOSE Community organization. Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://youtu.be/ZP-DfHrX6-4Cooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

    I threw it all away! Kevin Rosario with Gosnold Behavioral Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 31:20


    I threw it all away!  Kevin Rosario, now with Gosnold Behavioral Health, talks about his “unsettled business” and “emotional void” that led to alcohol and drug abuse, dealing drugs, jail time, and ultimately, a renewed spirit that turned his life around.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/U0-UMOLXOW0Cooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

    Taking initiatives toward a a safer community with Tony Simmons and Gina Anslemo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 13:06


    Taking initiatives toward a a safer community with Tony Simmons,and Gina Anslemo, Director and Deputy Director respectively, of the Community Saftey and Outreach Unit at the Hampden County DA office, discuss the multiple projects affecting high-risk youth or victims of violence, including women, children, elders and persons with disabilities.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/e_ZwqJqhCQMCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

    A CLOSE Community with Paul McNeil and Catherine Mulcahy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 38:57


    A CLOSE Community with Paul McNeil and Catherine MulcahyHow one Massachusetts town addresses youth substance abuse and the impact of substance use disorders.Check out our social media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Cooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

    HVP EP 47 Part 2: The disease of more, taking everything away with Shawn Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 26:09


    The disease of more, taking everything away.  Part  2:   Shawn Martin, promising young athlete and college student describes the progression of his addiction that changed his future, and his path to recovery giving him a new life.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/wZ8ohJPp-NgCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

    The disease of more, taking everything away. Shawn Martin Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 26:47


    The disease of more, taking everything away. Part 1. Shawn Martin, promising young athlete and college student describes the progression of his addiction that changed his future.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/4gpMFkSOIwICooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

    Something Bigger than me saved my life. Josh Ouimet from Michael J Dias Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 33:12


    Something Bigger than me saved my life.  Josh Ouimet from Michael J Dias Foundation shares his path to recovery and his involevment with the Michael J Dias Foundation.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/NS27_zp4eVYCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

    I'm ONE bad decision away! David Baker shares his struggles with alcohol, drugs, incarceration, rehab, and recovery and what led to his role as a board member at the Michael J. Dias Foundation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 17:20


    I'm ONE bad decision away!  David Baker shares his struggles with alcohol, drugs, incarceration, rehab, and recovery and what led to his role as a board member at the Michael J. Dias Foundation.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/xxs5NtiMDkoCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

    The House of the Recovering Sons. Karen Blanchard, Adam Bartlett, and John Shea talk about the successful programs and their work at Michael's House, and their personal paths that led them to the Michael J Dias Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 12:36


    The House of the Recovering Sons.  Karen Blanchard, Adam Bartlett, and John Shea talk about the successful programs  and their work at Michael's House, and their personal paths that led them to the Michael J Dias FoundationCheck Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://youtu.be/YP3y9sQaBgoCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

    A Warm Welcome into our Living Room. Katie Patterson adn Tatiana Shearer from BHN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 33:59


    A Warm Welcome into our Living Room.   Katie Patterson and Tatiana Shearer, Certified Peer Sprcialists at BHN talk about the success of the Living Room, through peer support, encouragement and guidance.Check out our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/X0abObA3plwCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

    Destined to be a Social Worker since early childhood, Joy Ifill Vice President at Behavioral Health Network

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 28:08


    Destined to be a Social Worker since early childhood, Joy Ifill, Vice President at Behavioral Health Network, discusses the many facets of treatment programs offered at BHN.Check out our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/rSGlCDqjjnwCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

    The Ultimate Survivor: Kevin LeBeau

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 57:56


    The Ultimate Survivor: Kevin LeBeau talks about his emergence from addiction, homelessness, a life threating accident, his heart transplant,  and above all, surviving an all out brawl with Chuck E. Cheese.Check out our social media:Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://youtu.be/L7svuzjZY5ACooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

    A Clean Slate, A New Life, with James Biscoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 38:43


    A Clean Slate, A New Life.  James Biscoe, Sr Area Manager at Clean Slate shares his personal experience and descibes outpatient treatment options including Suboxone and Vivitrol as part of an individualized treatment plan, and also sheds some light on the dangers of Xylazine. 

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