Podcast appearances and mentions of joanne peterson

Sometimes life sends you down a path that you never expected. That's exactly what happened to Joanne Peterson, who went from being an Executive Secretary to Founder and Executive Director of an organization that is helping families dealing with addiction and recovery. Motivated by her own personal experiences, she was empowered to use her voice to bring about change. “I said, ‘No, there's got to be another way. I know there is, I need, we need to learn about this, instead of just sitting around and getting resources. I wanted an education, at this point, on addiction and why this happens. And how do you beat it…” You can learn more about Joanne's work at www.learn2cope.org #liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ If you have a guest idea, or want to learn more about Brunner Communications, contact Liz at info@LizBrunner.com  

Sometimes life sends you down a path that you never expected. That's exactly what happened to Joanne Peterson, who went from being an Executive Secretary to Founder and Executive Director of an organization that is helping families dealing with addiction and recovery. Motivated by her own personal experiences, she was empowered to use her voice to bring about change. “I said, ‘No, there's got to be another way. I know there is, I need, we need to learn about this, instead of just sitting around and getting resources. I wanted an education, at this point, on addiction and why this happens. And how do you beat it…” You can learn more about Joanne's work at www.learn2cope.org #liveyourbestlifepodcast #liveyourbestlifewithlizbrunner https://lizbrunner.com/live-your-best-life/ If you have a guest idea, or want to learn more about Brunner Communications, contact Liz at info@LizBrunner.com  

On this week's podcast - the 300th! - Wild Westendorf took over the show while Bob was away on a trip and conducts an interview with a VERY special guest. It's someone listeners are familiar with, but have never heard from before. Thanks to Rich Gustason for his assistance, and to Joanne Peterson for suggesting this guest. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on ,   and  (HikingBob.com) Wild Westendorf on ,   and  (Wildwestendorf.com) Listen on ,   and 

Joanne Peterson is the Founder and Executive Director of Learn to Cope (LTC). Her journey started when she was a young girl, as her siblings experienced issues with mental illness and addiction. Years later, when Ms. Peterson discovered that her own son’s experimentation with prescription drugs had led to an opioid addiction, she was motivated and empowered to use her voice to bring about change.

Joanne Peterson is the Founder and Executive Director of Learn to Cope (LTC), a non-profit, peer-led support network established in 2004. Ms. Peterson's journey started when she was a young girl, as her siblings experienced issues with addiction. Years later, when Ms. Peterson discovered that her own son's experimentation with prescription drugs had led to an opioid addiction, she was motivated and empowered to use her voice to bring about change. Today, her son is in long term recovery.

Three years into her son’s opioid addiction, Joanne Peterson decided to let the world know about it. Learn To Cope (LTC) is the result, a nonprofit that has helped thousands of parents and family members deal with loved ones who are addicted to opiates and other drugs. Now funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, LTC has chapters in 12 of 14 counties in Massachusetts, two in Florida and one in Idaho; 17 staff members; and a 24/7 private online discussion board used by 10,000 people. According to its website, www.learn2cope.org, approximately 600 families per week attend meetings run by trained facilitators who have walked in their shoes. Meetings “offer peer-support, education, resources and HOPE for families with addiction and recovery. They are a safe place for members to share their experiences, ask questions, learn about addiction and listen to guest speakers.” By distributing Narcan, to date, Learn to Cope has been responsible for reversing 130 opioid overdoses.

Today's episode features 3 guests! The crew from 360-Access.com came by to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the ADA and the release of their new accessibility mapping tool. It was an honor to interview Joanne Peterson and Marian Neilson again along with Madonna Long. Joanne and Marian are the first return guests on the Learning from Smart People Podcast, I guess this makes them Very Smart… Some of the points from the show: The size of the disability population both in the United States and internationally The potential buying power of that population Defining "Accessibility" and how the concept may differ from one person to another The Return on Investment for making your business accessible The rollout of 360-Access.com and how it works In case you had not picked it up yet, the website for 360 Access is: http://www.360-Access.com Keep an eye out for their app which will be launching in the next 6-8 weeks. Thanks for listening to Learning from Smart People! Please Subscribe, leave a review and follow us on social media: Twitter: @LFSPPodcast Instagram: @LFSPPodcast Facebook: @LFSPPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lfsppodcast/ You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website.

Joanne Peterson and Marian Neilson from getdiversitycertified.com joined "Learning from Smart People" to talk about opportunities to have your small business certified as a diverse business. Here are some of the key pieces of information they shared: The variety of diverse categories in which a business can be certified The purpose and value of certification The process of certification The various levels on which you can be certified The qualifications for certification Self certification versus third-party certification Developing a strategy for certification During the conversation they provided a number of resources for getting your business certified. Here are the links to those websites: Diversity Certification Eligibility Survey Link: https://getdiversitycertified.com/survey/ DUNS Number: https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ SAM: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ 3rd parties Disability:IN: https://disabilityin.org/ (Person with Disability or Disabled owned businesses.) NaVOBA: https://navoba.org/ (Veteran and service disabled owned businesses) NGLCC: http://www.nglcc.org/ (LGBT businesses.) NMSDC: http://www.nmsdc.org/nmsdc/ (Minority (for their certifying purpose NMSDC defines minority as Asian, Black, Hispanic and/or Native American business owner that is “at least 1/4 or 25% minimum” of one of these categories) business.) NVBDC: http://www.nvbdc.org/ (Veteran and Service-Disabled owned businesses.) NWBOC: http://www.nwboc.org/ (Women businesses) USPAACC: https://uspaacc.com/ (Asian American owned businesses.) USWCC: http://uswcc.org/ (Women owned businesses) WBENC: http://www.wbenc.org/ (Women businesses) If you are interested in contacting Joanne and Marian, here is their information: Website: https://getdiversitycertified.com Twitter: @DiverseBizBlog Instagram: @abator_infosvcs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abator-information-services-inc-/ Thanks for listening to Learning from Smart People! Visit us at: https://www.learningfromsmartpeople.com Our “Subscribe” page shows many podcast platforms where you can follow the show. Follow us on social media: http://www.twitter.com/LFSPPodcast http://www.instagram.com/LFSPPodcast http://www.facebook.com/LFSPPodcast You can also use the “Contact” page on the “Learning from Smart People” website.

Hey, it’s Julie, talking with Joanne Peterson from Learn to Cope again. It’s been fifteen years since Learn to Cope was formed. Learn to Cope is a peer led, family support system that serves families whose loved one is struggling with addiction. My family is one of the many beneficiaries of Joanne Peterson’s weekly meetings (Quincy contingent). Learn to Cope has an event coming up October 17 to recognize those who’ve made things better along the way, to celebrate the friendships that have developed and to remember those who’ve lost their lives to addiction. I thought now would be a good time to find out how much progress has been made in the last fifteen years regarding addiction, addiction treatment, the stigma of being addicted and the role of big pharma in the current opioid epidemic.  (Hint: Big pharma is guilty as hell: read here) What I learned from this conversation is compassion is still in short supply for those who are struggling with addiction and for the people who love them. We can do better. We must do better. And, IMHO, it’s going to take a substantial paradigm shift regarding how we understand a human being’s authority over their own body in all matters. So many of us, all over the planet, use substances for a myriad of reasons. The most socially acceptable in this society is alcohol. But you and I both know cannabis, cocaine, speed, hallucinogens, opiates, sedatives, tranquilizers etc etc etc are also used recreationally. It isn’t until the substance become ‘problematic’ that the person imbibing is culturally negatively labeled. Otherwise it’s party on dude, especially with alcohol. I’m not here to condone or condemn. What I would like is a more honest conversation about drug and alcohol use. For tickets to the event and more information on Learn to Cope, click here:  https://www.learn2cope.org/   

Mike and Maureen discuss the impact of the family support groups Learn to Cope, and just how critical they have been for families and their struggling loved ones. Learn to Cope has become an amazing resource with an ever-growing reach into communities nationwide.

According to the Center for Disease Control, on average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Right now, inside a Massachusetts federal courtroom, Massachusetts attorney general Maura Healey is up against pharmaceutical giant Purdue Pharma LP, maker of the controversial drug OxyContin, and its owners, the Sackler family. In Commonwealth v., Purdue Pharma L.P, the suit alleges that the Sackler family benefited financially by allegedly pushing painkillers onto doctors and patients while reaping billions over the course of a decade, all while contributing to the deadly opioid epidemic and impacting thousands nationwide. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by Attorney Jonathan Novak from the Fears Nachawati law firm and Joanne Peterson, founder and executive director of Learn to Cope (LTC) as they take a look at the opioid epidemic and discuss the impact, litigation against big pharma, what is being done to assist victims of opioid addiction and their families, and where those impacted can get help legally and personally. Attorney Jonathan Novak is from the Fears Nachawati law firm, where he uses his background as a former U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration litigator to advise clients in multiple areas including opioid and mass tort litigation. Joanne Peterson is the founder and executive director of Learn to Cope (LTC), a non-profit peer-led support network which began in 2004. Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio.

Once again, Learn to Cope founder Joanne Peterson is my guest. I wanted to talk with her about the current status of Attorney General Maura Healey’s litigation against Oxycontin pushers Purdue Pharma that’s been in the papers recently. Enlightening to say the least. We find out Friday (February 1, 2019, tomorrow) if we get to see the information Purdue wants held from the public. Go get ‘em AG Healey. Also, here are a couple of articles that pretty much have me in a rage, and a link to the Attorney General’s office if you have a story to share that could help the case. And as always, if you or a family member is struggling with addiction please reach out to Learn to Cope. There are meetings and an anonymous message board with support and compassionate, helpful information.  https://www.learn2cope.org/ https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/01/30/healey-suit-shows-recipe-for-addiction/vN7skjkLlSTESFvH7uLtJI/story.html?fbclid=IwAR33QOP7WFTGdb8png46BFp_VwKJVe16T2LNigs4u34TGzdrEn4wm7EZlFY https://www.alternet.org/2019/01/how-trump-can-tackle-a-genuine-national-emergency-and-look-good-to-his-base-without-building-a-wall/ https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-attorney-general-maura-healey

Joanne Peterson, Founder of Learn to Cope shares why she started Learn to Cope and what every parent struggling to support their child in recovery should know. Ani, Clinical Supervisor at the New England Recovery Center, answers questions from Auburn HS freshman, read in studio, by an AHS student. The answers were so spot on that I think we will launch a new Airing Addiction segment called, Ani's Answers. We love alliteration at Spectrum :)

"Learn 2 Cope is the family I never wanted to belong to, but it's a damn good family to be a part of." So says biker Bruce Fiene, co-founder of Rally 2 Recovery, a 40-mile charity fundraiser motorcycle ride to benefit Learn 2 Cope. Bruce and his wife Tracy were sidelined when their son developed an opioid addiction as a teenager. They found the supportive recovery community they needed at Learn 2 Cope, and have been raising awareness ever since. Check out Right Turn Radio's exclusive interview with Joanne Peterson of Learn 2 Cope, Bruce Fiene, and Tracy Wheeler from Rally 2 Recovery.

Learning to Cope: The impact of addiction on the family and how there is healing and hope in recovery. Our guests are Melissa Weiksnar, editor of the new book "It's Not Gunna Be An Addiction", chronicling her daughter's descent into heroin addiction, and from Learn 2 Cope, Joanne Peterson and Marcy Julian.