Facing the Opioid Crisis Together - The importance of 'connectedness' within recovery (Cass and Kellen Matthews)

Cassandra Matthews, creator behind Cass and the City and Kellen Matthews, founder of Philadelphia's Recovery Run Club join our Host Heather Major for the season 4 opener of Someone You Know.   In this episode, we discuss:  The turning point that inspired Kellen's Recovery.  The pivotal role connection has played in that journey, especially with family.  The doctor that introduced Kellen to running and how it's led him to multiple 100 plus mile runs, as well as participating in at least one marathon a month in 2024.   A peek into how Cass is feeling about her own first race at this year's Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run, and the impact of social media to connect with and grow a community like this.   Today, the Recovery Run Club meets monthly and is for anyone on the recovery journey, as well as a place where loved ones and allies can show up and participate, too.   Hosted by Heather Major, Executive Director, Independence Blue Cross Foundation.  Recovery is possible, and help is available. Please visit our website to learn how we are collaborating to address this crisis: www.ibxfoundation.org.   TM 2025 Someone You Know®. All Rights Reserved.  Disclaimers  The information contained in this podcast is solely for informational purposes and should not replace advice from a medical provider when making healthcare decisions. This podcast contains opinionated content and may not reflect the opinions of any organizations this podcast is affiliated with. Nothing discussed in this podcast shall constitute or should be construed as endorsement by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation or Independence Blue Cross, LLC of any product or service discussed herein. We will discuss opioid use and opioid treatment, which may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.  If you or someone you know is suffering from opioid addiction, please visit ibxfoundation.org/SYK.