Hope Recovered

In this episode, Amy and Kristen talk through grief and what Grief Support groups can look like. If you're interested in learning more about grief support, see the links below: https://www.griefshare.org/

This week on Hope Reccovered, Kristen and Sarah discuss family-centered approaches to treatment and how to break generational patterns.

This week on Hope Recovered, Audrey and Kristen begin the discussion on marijuana prevention: how smoking and/or vaping marijuana can affect the developing brain.

This week on Hope Recovered, Sarah, Madelynn, and Kristen discuss addiction in the geriatric population.

In this episode of Hope Recovered, Kristen and Amy discuss what happens in the brain when trauma and substances are introduced and how addiction manifests in the brain.

In this episode of Hope Recovered, Amy and Kristen discuss the many types of therapy and how to choose a therapist that suits your needs. Resources: psychologytoday.com

This week Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss International Overdose Awareness day and how you can get involved to #EndOverdose and #BreakStigma overdoseday.com

Today on the Hope Recovered Podcast, Ken Barton joins us to share his story of Hope Recovered and to discuss the impact stigma has had on his recovery as someone living with HIV. Certified Peer Recovery Specialist information: https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/cprs.html

Today Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist, Madelynn Mays joins us to discuss Naloxone (Narcan) and share her story of hope recovered. Resources mentioned in today's episode: ROPS Map: https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/rops.html TN Redline: https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/tennessee-redline.html

CW: This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse that may be triggering to some listeners. Please take care of yourself and know your limits. Jaime Harper joins us to share his story of hope recovered.

This week Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss conflict resolution and why it doesn't have to be scary, even for those with anxiety.

This week Amy and Kristen discuss how to prioritize your recovery when things don't necessarily go as we may have hoped.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  https://mentalhealthrecovery.com/wrap-is/ https://www.intherooms.com/home/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

This week, Amy and Kristen discuss ADHD from a clinical psychology perspective and how an ADHD diagnosis is often co-occurring with substance use disorders.

This week on Hope Recovered, Amber Thomas joins Kristen and Sarah from East TN to talk about recovery as a lifestyle and how recovery court saved her life.

This week, Kristen and Amy discuss the importance of mental healthcare in the church and how we, as the church, can be a resource. Resources mentioned in this week's podcast: https://pastorrick.com/ https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org/ https://nami.org/Home https://tspn.org/

This week on Hope Recovered, Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss self-care, burnout, and how to handle stress that has come from a year and a half of pandemic living.

This week, Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss misconceptions about the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.

In this episode, Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss the many pathways to recovery, including MAT, Treatment, Transitional Living, and 12 Steps.

In this episode, Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss body image, eating disorders, and how that can relate to substance use disorders. TW: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders and weight loss/gain. If you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, resources are available. National Eating Disorder Association Helpline: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline The Tennessee REDLINE is the 24/7/365 resource for substance abuse treatment referrals. Anyone can call or text 800-889-9789 for confidential referrals. Celebrate Recovery (open to those in Recovery from Eating Disorders)- https://www.celebraterecovery.com/

This week on Hope Recovered, Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss the Opioid crisis, why takeback events are important, how to prevent opioid abuse and overdose. TW: This week's episode is heavy. We discuss all components of opioid addiction, including overdose deaths. If you would like to be trained in Narcan, the overdose reversal drug, and you live in TN, contact your regional overdose prevention specialist: https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/rops.html If you don't live in TN, you can still get Narcan through your local pharmacy. If you need to find a medication takeback event or a permanent dropbox location, use the location finders at the links below: https://takebackday.dea.gov/ https://apps2.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e1s1 If you are struggling with substance abuse and need access to treatment, call the TN Redline. The Tennessee REDLINE is the 24/7/365 resource for substance abuse treatment referrals. Anyone can call or text 800-889-9789 for confidential referrals.

This week, Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss how language can affect those struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

This week on Hope Recovered, Sarah, Amy, and Kristen discuss Adverse Childhood Experience and what we can do to build resilience in people around us. TW: We do discuss the ACEs study and childhood trauma in this episode. If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, help is available with the following resources: In Tennessee: the statewide crisis line is a 24/7/365 call system to help anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. All calls are routed to a trained crisis specialist within your area. The service is free. Call 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471) Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you. Or, to chat online, visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a Spanish Language line at 1-888-628-9454. Alternately, you can text TN to 741741 to connect to the Crisis Text Line and a trained counselor.

This week Dr. Monty Burks joins us in a discussion about the faith-based initiatives and how congregations can become recovery support. To become a TN Certified Recovery Congregation, fill out the form at this link: https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/faith-based-initiatives/become-certified.html To contact your Faith Based Community Coordinator, find contact information and regions at this link: https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/faith-based-initiatives/faith-based-community-coordinators.html

This week on Hope Recovered, Sarah, Amy, and Kristen discuss the stimulus packages, enabling, and codependency. TW: This episode does contain conversations regarding substance abuse and mental health, including talk of self-harm, suicide, and domestic abuse. If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, help is available with the following resources: In Tennessee: the statewide crisis line is a 24/7/365 call system to help anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. All calls are routed to a trained crisis specialist within your area. The service is free. Call 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471) Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you. Or, to chat online, visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a Spanish Language line at 1-888-628-9454. Alternately, you can text TN to 741741 to connect to the Crisis Text Line and a trained counselor. If you or someone you love is struggling with codependency, resources are available: Codependents Anonymous: https://coda.org/ Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/ Parents of Addicted Loved Ones: https://palgroup.org/ If you are in TN and in need of Narcan (Naloxone) contact your regional overdose prevention specialist: https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/rops.html

This week, Amy and Kristen discuss the importance of prevention and how to have hard conversations with youth.

In today's episode, Kristen and Amy discuss social anxiety and what having a diagnosis of social anxiety looks like for them. CW: Panic Attacks and Anxiety

Dianne Sherrod and Sarah Mays tell their stories of recovery and how they use their lived experience to help others. TW: This episode does contain conversations regarding substance abuse and mental health, including talk of suicidal ideations and sexual assault. If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, help is available with the following resources: In Tennessee: the statewide crisis line is a 24/7/365 call system to help anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. All calls are routed to a trained crisis specialist within your area. The service is free. Call 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471) Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you. Or, to chat online, visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a Spanish Language line at 1-888-628-9454. Alternately, you can text TN to 741741 to connect to the Crisis Text Line and a trained counselor.

Today on Hope Recovered, we answer the question "What is Recovery?" by taking a look at Amy's and Kristen's stories of recovery. TW: This episode does contain conversations regarding substance abuse and mental health, including talk of suicidal ideations. If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, help is available with the following resources: In Tennessee: the statewide crisis line is a 24/7/365 call system to help anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. All calls are routed to a trained crisis specialist within your area. The service is free. Call 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471) Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you. Or, to chat online, visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a Spanish Language line at 1-888-628-9454. Alternately, you can text TN to 741741 to connect to the Crisis Text Line and a trained counselor.

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