Podcast appearances and mentions of alicia cook

In this episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, poets Alicia Cook and Deborah Garrison share how poetry fosters connection and their own work. Plus, at the end of the episode, listen to some of the poetry readings from our special Valentine's Day Pop-Up Poetry Booth in The Kids' Room. Deborah Garrison began her career at the The New Yorker, where she worked for fifteen years and where her poetry first began appearing in the late 80s. She is the author of the bestselling poetry collection A Working Girl Can't Win, published in 1998, and joined book publishing herself in 2000, as the Poetry Editor of Alfred A. Knopf and a Senior Editor at Pantheon Books. Now editorial director of Knopf poetry, Deb also enjoys working with writers of literary fiction and biography. She is a proud Montclairian and raised her three kids here in town; their childhood and the experience of mothering them is the subject of many of the poems in her book The Second Child. Her poems have also appeared in a number of anthologies, including Garrison Keillor's Good Poems series and Caroline Kennedy's She Walks in Beauty: A Womans's Journey Through Poems.Alicia Cook is a multi-award-winning writer and mental health and addiction awareness advocate based in Newark, New Jersey. Her writing often focuses on addiction, mental health, and grief – sometimes all at once. She is the poet behind Stuff I've Been Feeling Lately, I Hope My Voice Doesn't Skip, Sorry I Haven't Texted You Back, and last year's The Music Was Just Getting Good. Her work has also been published in numerous anthologies and outlets including The New York Times. She received an MBA from Saint Peter's University and a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Georgian Court University, where she currently serves on the Board of Trustees. Alica has shared her work multiple times at Watchung Booksellers and we are excited to welcome her to the podcast.Resources:American Guild of Musical ArtistsSeptember 1, 1939 by W. H. AudenMosab TohaBooks:A full list of the books and authors mentioned in this episode is available here. Register for Upcoming Events.The Watchung Booksellers Podcast is produced by Kathryn Counsell and Marni Jessup and is recorded at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ. The show is edited by Kathryn Counsell. Original music is composed and performed by Violet Mujica. Art & design and social media by Evelyn Moulton. Research and show notes by Caroline Shurtleff. Thanks to all the staff at Watchung Booksellers and The Kids' Room! If you liked our episode please like, follow, and share! Stay in touch!Email: wbpodcast@watchungbooksellers.comSocial: @watchungbooksellersSign up for our newsletter to get the latest on our shows, events, and book recommendations!

Love. Addiction. Sobriety. Trauma. Death. Grief. Each of these six seemingly simple words holds vast meaning and power, yet – when absorbed collectively – they pack a powerful punch that can bring us to our knees. Most of us have loved someone – or have been that someone – who has struggled with addiction. And some of us have felt that shattering pain of losing a loved one to the force of addiction. When this occurs, the suffering and guilt can feel too much to bear. Can love, creativity, and self-growth be enough to pull us through? Join Dr. Carla Manly and best-selling author and award-winning advocate Alicia Cook for a heartfelt journey into the world of love, addiction, death, grief, and healing. Listener discretion is advised as this interview addresses addiction, death, and other highly sensitive topics. It also discusses factors related to addiction such as abuse, PTSD, alcoholism, opioids (e.g., heroin), fentanyl, and recovery.Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling "911," "988" (Suicide and Crisis Hotline), or SAMSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Additional links are in the show notes.

In this episode, dive into the inspiring journey of small business growth with Alicia Cook, founder of Emerson Health. Discover actionable insights on team building, effective marketing strategies, and navigating challenges. Gain invaluable advice to accelerate your business success from Alicia's wealth of experience and expertise. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here.   Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Alicia Cook believes that the toughest challenge in growing a small business is knowing what steps to take next and avoiding tasks that consume time without driving progress. This struggle highlights the importance of prioritizing actions that propel the business forward while sidestepping distractions. What's your favourite business book that has helped you the most? Alicia Cook's top business book recommendations are "Buy Back Your Time" by Dan Martell, "The One-Page Marketing Plan" by Allan Dib, “Scaling Up” by Verne Harnish and “Here be Dragons” by Richard Mulholland. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Alicia Cook recommends "Pro Serv Podcast" by Collective 54 for insights on sustainable boutique consulting businesses. She also suggests "Chill & Prosper" by Denise Duffield-Thomas for money mindset. She also listens to "Built to Sell Radio" by John Warrillow helpful, especially for the tiny tweaks that add value to a business as it grows. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Alicia Cook recommends getting a coach and considering joining an accelerator program as effective tools for launching a small business. She emphasizes the value of mentorship and structured programs in providing guidance and support tailored to business needs. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? On day one of starting out in business, Alicia Cook would advise herself to prioritize diligent hustling over excessive networking. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on activities that directly contribute to business growth, rather than getting caught up in socializing. This advice underscores the need for strategic action and perseverance in the early stages of entrepreneurship. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Success is achieved not just by milestones, but by the relentless pursuit of our mission – Alicia Cook In business, knowing what to do next is as crucial as avoiding what doesn't move us forward – Alicia Cook Delegation isn't just about freeing time; it's about investing in the growth of your team –Alicia Cook      

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to poet Alicia Cook whose latest poetry collection is The Music Was Just Getting Good. It follows the previous two books in her poetry mixtape trilogy Stuff I've Been Feeling Lately (2018) and Sorry I Haven't Texted You Back (2020). My Summer Lair Chapter #272: Do You Leave Or Stay When The Music Is Just Getting Good? Recorded: Tuesday February 13, 2024 at 12:30 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition of My Pal Sammy goes directly to your inbox. Magic or Science? You decide.

Tune in to discover Alicia's clear vision for creating well-considered, pragmatic solutions to the significant challenges in healthcare. Get ready for a conversation as we explore the mind of a dedicated professional committed to making a positive impact on the world of health care. Don't miss out on this episode filled with insights, experiences, and practical wisdom from Alicia Cook.

Today, we are getting to know Alicia Cook By Her Shelf! Alicia and I chat about: Her viral poem, Sorry I Haven't Texted You Back Her commencement address at her alma mater, Georgian Court University The book she thinks every creative (and those who love them) should read. Please check out the show notes for links later today!

In this episode of the Reimagined Workforce podcast, I provide an introduction to the human centred design methodology in preparation for the episode 6 with Ian Arnold who describes his experience in applying it in his work.I explain why human centred design used to solve complex problems. I outline the key steps and how to bring them to life. I describe how human centred design might be used to solve one of the Top 5 workforce challenges facing healthcare that Alicia Cook raised in episode 2. There are a few key moments that may be of interest:5:10 Establishing your project group5:28 The Double Diamond5:49 Creating a shared vision for a better future7:03 Problem: Divergent9:07 Ethnographic research10:00 Gallery walk12:07 Problem: Converge12:37 Coming to a consensus on root cause13:03 The Design brief13:48 Solution: Divergent14:48 Generating ideas17:02 Solution: ConvergentIDEO Design ThinkingConnect with Kath Hume on LinkedInThe Reimagined Workforce podcast is brought to you by Workforce Transformations Australia Pty. Ltd.All opinions expressed are the speaker's and not the organisations they represent.If you have a story about a workforce transformation to share and would like to be a guest on this podcast, please contact us at kathhume@workforcetransformations.com.au.Connect with Kath Hume on LinkedIn

Being aware of the workforce challenges and opportunities enables us to develop and implement quality plans to ensure the workforce has the capacity and capability to deliver organisational outcomes, today and tomorrow.In this episode, Alicia Cook highlights the Top 5 challenges and opportunities she is seeing in her work at Emerson Health where she supports Healthcare organisations grapple with the ongoing challenges in this complex environment. Recorded 1 August 2022Season 1 Episode 1Alicia's Top 5 Workforce Challenges and Opportunities for Healthcare 16:54Near term impact of COVID on the workforce19:59 Collaborating with education for workforce planning24:19 Immigration as a workforce planning strategy26:37 Implementing workforce plans30:41 Innovative models of careAbout Alicia Cook: Alicia is a Health Informatician and the founder and Director of Emerson Health. She's recognized as a trusted advisor to leaders in government and health systems across Australia and is appreciated for her consultative engagement and facilitation approach. Alicia's understanding of health service needs in the context of major health reform gives her credibility when working on projects. She brings experience spanning primary care to the hospital and health service level through to the Commonwealth, both as client and vendor.Connect with Alicia on LinkedIn Connect with Kath on LinkedInVisit Workforce Transformations Australia websiteThe Reimagined Workforce podcast is brought to you by Workforce Transformations Australia Pty. Ltd.All opinions expressed are the speaker's and not the organisations they represent.If you have a story about a workforce transformation to share and would like to be a guest on this podcast, please contact us at kathhume@workforcetransformations.com.au.Connect with Kath Hume on LinkedIn

Drug addiction and the loneliness and mental health struggles that often precede it are highly talked about issues facing our country right now, but that wasn’t always the case. Back in 2006, when author Alicia Cook’s cousin, Jess, died of an overdose, death from drug addiction was often swept under the rug. While it’s become much more of a frontline policy talking point in the years since, people like Alicia are still determined, maybe now more than ever after the year we’ve had, to tell the stories of families plagued by the dual issues of drug addiction and mental health.  On this episode of The Sidewalk Talk podcast, Traci sits down with Alicia, author of the wildly beloved book of poems, Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back, to discuss the biggest lessons Alicia’s learned about drug addiction and loss throughout her journey, the intention behind her book, and the policy changes around drug addiction and mental health both women hope to see happen in the near future.  Alicia’s journey of becoming a voice to this voiceless population of people affected by drug addiction really started when her cousin Jess overdosed at the age of 19. Alicia takes a few minutes to honor Jess during this conversation, sharing the other stories that have touched her the most in the process. Traci and Alicia’s conversation concludes with Alicia’s mission to give voice to the loneliness of our generation, and her word for you: everything is temporary, sometimes we just have to wait for the sun to come up on a new day. This is a vitally important conversation, don’t miss it.    Episode Milestones [00:07] Intro  [03:02] Meet Alicia  [06:50] Honoring Alicia’s cousin, Jess Cook   [11:33] The biggest lessons Alicia has learned on her journey  [14:56] The stories that have touched Alicia the most  [20:04] Alicia’s intention for Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back  [26:55] How Alicia has fun amidst writing about a lot of heavy stuff  [29:46] Giving voice to loneliness  [34:35] Policy changes around drug addiction and mental health  [41:09] Alicia’s self-care routine  [45:26] Alicia’s word and poem for you [48:12] Outro    Resources Mentioned Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back I hope My Voice Doesn’t Skip  Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately   Standout Quotes from the Episode “There wasn’t a voice for these families, and I inevitably became that voice.” —Alicia Cook  “It’s always so scary to put something so vulnerable and personal out there into the world. But what I’ve learned is, it’s necessary.” —Alicia Cook  “Dismantling the stigma—the number one weapon we have to do this is our storytelling.” —Alicia Cook   “Advocates are born the minute someone they love dies.” —Alicia Cook “Our mental health, whether we’re in a good state or a bad state, touches so many parts of our lives, and it’s impossible to compartmentalize, even though the world tells us we need to compartmentalize.” —Alicia Cook  “When someone wants to recover, and wants to begin that journey, there needs to be a bed for them. They need help immediately—they can’t wait another day.” —Alicia Cook   “Even if you feel like things can’t get any worse, that things won’t get better in your life, you need to just hold on, because everything is temporary. Sometimes you just have to wait for the sun to rise and a better day to begin.” —Alicia Cook    Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk Podcast At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg   Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT

On this week's episode, Alicia Cook and I sit on her comfy couch and discuss why it's so hard for the both of us to find motivation in our daily lives, what we've learned about coping with anxiety, our views on empathy and boundaries, and of course, how to practice and experience self growth in a loving, nurturing way. Both growing up in small town North Carolina, there is a familiarity to this conversation that felt like home- just two dear friends talking about all the ways in which we struggle and how we are learning to acknowledge and communicate our own personal needs more and more each day. Enjoy, and keep on blooming!

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews poet Alicia Cook whose third poetry collection/book is Sorry I Haven't Texted You Back. My Summer Lair Chapter #180: How Do You Express Your Hope? Recorded: Friday, November 20 at 3pm (EST)

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Alicia Cook is an established writer and award-winning activist from New Jersey whose work has been featured in numerous media outlets including the NY Post; CNN; USA Today; the HuffPost; LA Times; American Songwriter Magazine; and Bustle.  Her bestselling book of poetry, “Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately” was a finalist in the 2016 Goodreads Choice Awards. Her activism to fight the opioid epidemic is far-reaching and has garnered a worldwide readership. She advocates for families affected by drug addiction and speaks candidly about how her experiences have affected her mental health. Website: http://thealiciacook.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealiciacook/

Na Pua o Haumea Indigenous Birthkeepers in partnership with La Ho'iho'i Ea Honolulu presents HANAU EA: RECLAMATION AND RESURGENCE OF INDIGENOUS MIDWIFERY AND BIRTH PRACTICES. An event held at Waiwai Collective on July 5. Indigenous Midwives from Canada, America, and Hawaii share about the important birth-related work they are doing within their Nations. @Autumn Cavender, @Melissa Rose, @Carol Couchie, @Strong Women Song by @Glenda Abbott, @Rhonda Grantham, @Sewa Yuli, and @Margaret David with children Laka and Manu, @Rhonda Grantham, @Glenda Abbott, Alicia Cook​, and last Laulani Teale​.

Alicia Cook is a poet and activist from New Jersey. Her first collection of poems, “Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately”, was a finalist for the 2016 Goodreads Choice Awards. Her second collection, “I Hope My Voice Doesn’t Skip”, was released on June 5th, 2018. Alicia’s work is honest, melodic, and at once free-flowing and surgical. In this episode we talk about the inspiration for her books, how she uses form to convey her voice, and of the importance of hope. You can purchase Alicia’s new book, “I Hope My Voice Doesn’t Skip”, on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1449494242/ The song, “Hope”, she co-wrote that is discussed in this episode can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9rRwAtcKx0 You can find out more about Alicia and her work at www.thealiciacook.com. You can follow Good Poetry on Instagram, at @goodpoetrypodcast. You can also find us on Facebook and if you’d like to support the podcast you can do so through patreon.com.

Do you have a family member or know someone who is addicted or has been addicted to pills?   Benzodiazepines and opioids are highly addictive medications and big pharma and the doctors who push prescribe them are partly responsible for the growing heroine epidemic.  Alicia Cook, activist and writer and family survivor (her cousin died of an overdose) talk.  

This week's episode of Coming up for Air may have had some technical difficulty, but Laurie and Annie powered through it to welcome their guest The Alicia Cook! Alicia Cook is an established writer and award-winning activist from New Jersey. Her work has appeared on the Huffington Post, CNN, USA Today, Teen Vogue, and many more. She gained international attention with the publication of her essay “The Other Side of Addiction“, which explores how the family is affected by addiction. Cook is extremely active in her efforts to combat the heroin epidemic, including writing, podcast appearances, and speaking to students and their parents. PBS Executive Producer, Steve Rogers, created an episode of his Emmy-nominated documentary series, “Here’s the Story” around Cook and her efforts entitled “A Family Disease.” The episode was dedicated to Cook’s cousin, Jessica, who passed away from a drug overdose in 2006. The episode was officially selected in the New Jersey Recovery Film Festival in 2017. Become a member of Allies in Recovery today and learn a proven method for how to unblock the situation and guide your addicted loved one towards treatment: http://alliesinrecovery.net/

Alicia Cook joins us on The SHAIR Podcast today. She writes on the other side of addiction. In other words, how addiction directly affects the family, and loved ones, of the addict. Her articles are read, and shared, by tens of thousands. She writes for the Huffington Post, and Gannett, on topic of addiction, and also regularly shares other people's stories on how they were touched by addiction. Her website is TheAliciaCook.com where she discusses the other side of addiction. The Other Side of Addiction shares stories of people who have experienced this disease. After losing her cousin to a heroin overdose, Alicia began using her words to help other families going through similar situations feel less alone. These are very personal accounts, written to shed light on this deadly epidemic and prove that anyone can be affected. Articles have appeared in the Huffington Post, Asbury Park Press, The Advertiser, Addiction Unscripted, on the national news, and hundreds of other addiction awareness sites.   

Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately author, Alicia Cook shares her story with Melissa Sue Tucker on this episode of Addiction Support Podcast She is giving all the proceeds from Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately to the center that helped her family. Overview: My guest this week is Alicia Cook, author of Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately. […] The post ASP 009: Alicia Cook “Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately” appeared first on Addiction Support Podcast.