Learning from Recovery Elders: LaVerne Miller
Changing the Conversation
"People like Howie the Harp and Sally Zinman... laid that fertile soil for those of us that have come after them, for us to really grow". Attorney and rights advocate LaVerne Miller joins host Livia Davis to discuss her experiences in the recovery movement, the lessons she has learned, and her hopes for the future of the movement. This episode is part of a series where we share the wisdom amassed by recovery leaders over the past 5 decades and reflect on the journeys that have laid groundwork for today’s recovery movement. Visit , to receive newsletter and training updates, and...
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Next Generation Recovery Leaders: Tymber Hudson
Changing the Conversation
"Data is qualitative. Data is conversations...Data is lived experience." Policy advocate Tymber Hudson drops knowledge on the world of policy, how young people can become involved and how to avoid burnout as a person with lived experience in this conversation with host Rowan Willis-Gorman. This episode is part of a series featuring youth peer workers and recovery innovators discussing how to improve and uplift behavioral health systems for youth. Visit , to receive newsletter and training updates, and follow us on and for more resources to grow your...
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Motivational Interviewing 28: Kris Kelly
Changing the Conversation
How are Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Peer Support so well aligned? Peer advocate Kris Kelly and host Ali Hall consider the foundational components of autonomy, empathy, and more in this episode! Learn More: Kris Kelly; Laura Saunders: at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Ali Hall; , More podcast episodes on : training opportunities and resources from C4 Innovations : resources from the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) Visit , to receive newsletter and training updates, and follow us on and ...
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Learning from Recovery Elders: Shannon CrossBear
Changing the Conversation
What does healing look like from different perspectives, ways of knowing, and approaches? Indigenous elder Shannon CrossBear discusses her wellness journey and the lessons she has learned along the way with host Livia Davis. This episode is part of a series where we share the wisdom amassed by recovery leaders over the past 5 decades and reflect on the journeys that have laid groundwork for today’s recovery movement. Visit , to receive newsletter and training updates, and follow us on and for more resources to grow your impact. Learn More ...
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Learning from Recovery Elders: Laurie Johnson-Wade
Changing the Conversation
"We have more power very often than we give ourselves credit for. And we have to keep ourselves educated on our options. Knowing our options also helps us with the ebbs and flows." Laurie Johnson-Wade shares her experiences starting and running a recovery community organization in Pennsylvania with host Livia Davis. This episode is part of a series where we share the wisdom amassed by recovery leaders over the past 5 decades and reflect on the journeys that have laid groundwork for today’s recovery movement. Visit , to receive newsletter and training updates, and...
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Next Generation Recovery Leaders: Elliott Hinkle
Changing the Conversation
"When the systems fall apart, how do I still show up for other people?... If I have a resource and you have a need, that’s good enough to help you. It doesn’t have to be justified beyond that." Elliott Hinkle shares their experiences providing community aid to youth with a focus on LGBTQIA2S+ youth with host Rowan Willis-Gorman. This episode is part of a series featuring youth peer workers and recovery innovators discussing how to improve and uplift behavioral health systems for youth. Visit , to receive newsletter and training updates, and follow us...
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Learning from Recovery Elders: Mark Salzer
Changing the Conversation
“Recovery is the goal. Here’s one way to pursue that goal...really promoting community inclusion, supporting people and having opportunities to live a life that they want to live and supporting them with funding." Mark Salzer shares insights on defining and measuring recovery and promoting meaningful community inclusion with host Livia Davis. This episode is part of a series where we share the wisdom amassed by recovery leaders over the past 5 decades and reflect on the journeys that have laid groundwork for today’s recovery movement. Visit , to receive...
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Learning from Recovery Elders: Judy Fox
Changing the Conversation
"Nobody wants to have a chronic illness and it’s hard to acknowledge, but accepting it rather than fighting it and working on moving forward and celebrating the small increments of change...really makes a difference." Judy Fox shares insights on integrating peer recovery support services with host Livia Davis. This episode is part of a series where we share the wisdom amassed by recovery leaders over the past 5 decades and reflect on the journeys that have laid groundwork for today’s recovery movement. Visit , to receive newsletter and training updates, and follow us...
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Learning from Recovery Elders: Conni Wells
Changing the Conversation
"Family peer support is the critical piece that cannot be missing... this is a family, this is a family in need, and this is a family who’s going to have to have someone behind them all across the way." Conni Wells shares insights on family and caregiver peer support with host Livia Davis. This episode is part of a series where we share the wisdom amassed by recovery leaders over the past 5 decades and reflect on the journeys that have laid groundwork for today’s recovery movement. Visit , to receive newsletter and training updates, and follow us...
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Next Generation Recovery Leaders: Johanna Bergan and Gina Albano Part 2
Changing the Conversation
"I hope that we can all get better at really authentic conversation and dialogue to build that trust so that there can be more investment in the youth peer movement to move forward." Johanna Bergan and Gina Albano discuss the history and current status of youth peer support with host Rowan Willis-Gorman. This episode is part of a series featuring youth peer workers and recovery innovators discussing how to improve and uplift behavioral health systems for youth. Visit , to receive newsletter and training updates, and follow us on and for more resources to grow...
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Learn More
Youth Wellness Coaches at C4 Innovations
Project Amp: leveraging the unique power of near-age youth peer mentors to implement a youth-focused, strengths-based, and non-punitive prevention and early intervention
Youth Peer Support (podcast episode)
Youth-Centered Harm Reduction (podcast episode)
Restorative Practices in Schools (podcast episode)
Access a transcript of Next Generation Recovery Leaders: John Dellick
Listen to other episodes in the Next Generation Recovery Leaders series.