Politics, Grief, and the Path Forward w/ Megan Barry :: Ep 19 Blue Lift Podcast

Title: Politics, Grief, and the Path ForwardEpisode 19- Megan BarryPeggy sits down with Megan Barry, former mayor of Nashville, TN!Megan discusses her career trajectory, including her transition from the business world to politics. She highlights her book, "It's What You Do Next," which addresses her personal struggles, including a scandal involving her security chief and the loss of her son, Max, to substance use disorder. She emphasizes the need for better treatment and understanding of addiction, criticizing the current moralistic approach. She also discusses the impact of political scandals on leadership, the challenges of running for office post-scandal, and the importance of investing in local Democratic parties. Barry plans to continue advocating for substance use disorder treatment and other community issues.Highlights:Career and Transition to Politics (1:23)Addressing the Opioid Epidemic (11:37)Personal Challenges (18:18)Return to Politics and Future Plans (25:07)State of Tennessee Politics and Future Directions (30:43)Follow Megan: Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky: Mayor Megan BarryFind out more about the book:https://www.meganbarry.com/Join the Blue movement at www.blueliftpodcast.comAbout Blue Lift and Peggy Kingsbury:Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Peggy is also an entrepreneur, small business owner, and lover of the outdoors. Peggy became focused on politics in Tennessee when the supermajority legislature began making headlines for silencing voices, enacting laws targeting underrepresented people and refusing to listen to their constituents.  Join Peggy for BlueLift as she interviews influencers and candidates in Tennessee politics with a focus on Williamson County and middle Tennessee.Find out more and follow along at www.blueliftpodcast.comProduced by Jim McCarthy and ItsYourShow.co