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Sober since 2011 and a breast cancer survivor, Shannon is the founder of Recovery Movement Consulting (RMC), where she has helped secure nearly $15 million in funding to expand addiction recovery services nationwide. With a background as a journalist covering global crises like the Darfur genocide and a former UN press officer advocating for women’s health, Shannon’s unique experiences fuel her mission to empower recovery organizations and reduce stigma surrounding addiction. Balancing her impactful career with a love for her rescue pets in Utah, Shannon’s story is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the power of recovery.

Welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power! In this episode, host Oliver Books speaks with Mark Rosman, a film and TV industry veteran with a career spanning three decades. From directing…

Hello and welcome to another episode of Recovery Stories Have Power, my name is Oliver Books. On today's episode our host, Tyler Brandon, interviews Tim Snyder and Mike Oxley of the "Talkin' Trash" Recovery podcast. "Talkin' Trash" is self-described as an "honest" and "raw" podcast that's pretty off-the-cuff. Tyler joined them on their show recently as well. 

Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, my name is Oliver Books. On today's episode I had the privilege of speaking with former US Surgeon General, Dr. Jerome Adams. Dr. Jerome Adams is a Presidential Fellow and the Executive Director of Purdue’s Health Equity Initiatives as of October 1, 2021.  He is also a Distinguished Professor of Practice in the departments of Pharmacy Practice and Public Health.

On today’s bonus episode we’ve got our host Tyler Brandon on the ground at last September’s event the National Rally for Recovery which took place in Chicago. Tyler interviewed some of the volunteers and attendees about the event. After that we’ll jump into some clips from my trip down to Cedar Rapids, Iowa where I talked with folks at the Mobilize Recovery bus tour stop.

On today’s episode I chat with Libby Jones, program director of the Global Health Advocacy Initiative’s Overdose Prevention Initiative. Libby leads their advocacy efforts with the goal of  reducing the overdose death rate in the US. We talk about what advocacy means on a federal level, some of the Overdose Prevention Initiative’s goals, and real steps people can take to get involved at every level.

During this episode I had the opportunity to chat with Mobilize Recovery co-founder, Garrett Hade. Mobilize is a giant in the advocacy space, and we chatted about the history of the organization, and how he, and his other co-founder, “cold-called” themselves into the advocacy space, all the way to hosting some of the largest entertainment and advocacy events in the recovery field.

In this episode I sit with Safe in Harlem and Pillars founder and CEO Dr. Felecia Pullen. Dr. Pullen is a recovery scientist, activist, advocate, and change maker. We chat about how her lineage has informed her perspective on change and what believing in a person-first approach to healing mean in the Substance Use Disorder field. We get deep.

Throughout the month of September we’ll be releasing video podcast episodes every week to celebrate Recovery Month with you. We have several terrific guests from all around the recovery field…

On today's episode I had the chance to interview Lionel Oglesby, Equity Officer for the Legal Action Center. Lionel has been in the advocacy field for quite some time, and we dive into how his work has evolved throughout his time at the Legal Action Center. We get into how equity practices can influence better recovery outcomes, no matter where you are, and how intersectionality can bridge sociocultural divides.

On today's episode, Tara and Psalm dive into the story of Serenity House, creating safe space and resources for women in recovery spaces, and a boundaries approach to communication.

Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, My name is Oliver Books. This is the final episode in our series of video podcasts filmed at Faces & Voices of…

On today’s episode I had a conversation with Dr. Corrie Vilsaint. Dr Vilsaint is a recovery scientist who serves as instructor at Harvard Medical School, Associate Director of Recovery Health Equity at the Recovery Research Institute, and research scientist at the Center for Addiction Medicine. During our chat we cover the science behind recovery community centers, disparities in outcomes in traditional treatment settings, and efficacy of community-based supports.

Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories have Power, my name is Oliver Books. We are so excited to bring you four very special podcast episodes throughout the months of June…

We are so excited to bring you four very special podcast episodes throughout the months of June and July. The Recovery Leadership Summit hosted nearly 500 people from all across the recovery space. We had four amazing keynote speakers, and came together as a community to learn and grow from one another.  On today’s episode, I am joined by our first keynote presenter, Sparkle Lindsay. Sparkle is an author, peer coach, and motivational speaker who has an incredible journey she was able to share with us. 

Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, my name is Oliver Books. On today’s episode I chat with Thomas McCarry, co-founder of Zero Overdose. Zero Overdose was founded by…

On today's episode, our host, Tyler Brandon chats with Ruby Takushi, Ph.D., the Director of Programs for Recovery Café and co-founded Recovery Café with Killian Noe.

Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power. On today's episode, our host, Tyler Brandon chats with Jonathan Westfall, the Executive Director of ROCovery Fitness. ROCovery Fitness in an RCO in Rochester, NY that provides free peer led fitness services for folks in recovery.

On today's episode I had the privilege of chatting with Kevin Rumley of the Buncombe County, MC Veteran's Treatment Court. His journey is harrowing and inspirational, and has guided him into his work assisting and supporting veterans through a 5-phase, 16 month intensive treatment court program.

Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power. On today's episode our host, Psalm Bingham, chats with Lori Mellinger and Amanda Cassidy-Trejo of Texas-Based Advocacy Initiative, Lioness: Justice Impacted Women's Alliance. Lioness is an organization led by currently and formerly incarcerated girls and women in Texas with the purpose of ending the incarceration and systematic devaluing experienced within the Texas criminal legal system.

Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, my name is Oliver Books. Today’s episode features Bill Sweeney, founder of The Livability Initiative. Bill is a person in recovery, a…

Hello and welcome to a special bonus episode recovery stories have power. On today's episode, our marking manager, Nicole Woodward speaks with the Co-Founder, Senior Peer, and Board and President Emeritus of the McShin Foundation, John Shinholser. John began the McShin Foundation with Carol McDaid in 2004, and entered into recovery in 1982.

Hello and welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, my name is Oliver Books. On today’s episode, our host, Tyler Brandon chats with Yo’ Sis. Yo’ Sis is a prolific spoken…

On today’s episode, our host, Psalm Bingham, converses with Mark Sanders, founder of The Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment, and Recovery. The museum (https://www.museumofafricanamericanaddictionsrecovery.org/) curates articles and accolades at the storied intersection of Black History and recovery.

Welcome to Season 2 of Recovery Stories Have Power, a Faces & Voices of Recovery podcast. This season, we explore diverse stories in recovery, the role community plays, and shed…

On this bonus episode of Recovery Stories Have Power, we’re joined by Phil Rutherford, outgoing Chief Operating Officer at Faces & Voices of Recovery, and newly-appointed Strategy Lead for Substance…

Welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, a Faces & Voices of Recovery Podcast. My name is Oliver Books. Throughout the rest of 2023, we’ll be releasing bonus episodes of our…

Welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, a Faces & Voices of Recovery podcast, my name is Oliver Books. In the final episode of season 1, I am joined by Emanuel…

Welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, a Faces & Voices of Recovery podcast, my name is Chelsey Cusimano. For episode 5, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Laurel, founder…

Welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, a Faces & Voices of Recovery podcast, my name is Chelsey Cusimano. In episode 4, my friend & guest host Krissi Jacob had the…

Welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, a Faces & Voices of Recovery podcast, my name is Chelsey Cusimano. Oliver and I had the great pleasure of talking with Colin Askey…

Guest(s): Maia Szalavitz, Author of Undoing Drugs Welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, a Faces & Voices of Recovery podcast, my name is Chelsey Cusimano. This season we’re focusing on…

Host(s): Oliver Books & Chelsey Cusimano Guest(s): Phil Rutherford Description: Welcome to Recovery Stories Have Power, a Faces & Voices of Recovery podcast, my name is Chelsey Cusimano. In season…

Life after addiction isn’t just possible – it’s the norm. Studies show 3 out of 4 people who experience addiction eventually recover. The Recovery Stories Have Power podcast aims to center…