Healing Voices Project: Sharing Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage.

An Invitation to Knowing the Healing Power of God, with Donna Marotto, OFS, LMFT and author of Love Changes Everything. Donna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and discusses her journey to becoming a therapist and how the healing power of God can turn lives around. www.healingvoicesproject.org www.youarelovedministry.com

Peer Support Through Grief: How Rick’s Place Helps Families Heal. Therese Ross and Betsy Flores from Rick's Place join us for an enlightening discussion about finding support and healing after experiencing a death.  www

When a broken spirit collides with truth and honesty.Harvey McNulty shares his story of 20 years of substance use, his recovery path and what led to his work at Balanced Recovery in East Longmeadow, MA.www.healingvoicesproject.org.www.balancedrecoverycenter.com

Krystyna Boisjolie and Talia Magnani from the RFK Community Alliance in Massachusetts discuss the many ways they help support people and families facing complicated challenges, and provide education, awareness, and protection for our children against the perils of predators. www.healingvoicesproject.org

From Stubbornness to Surrender. Michela Snape with Compass Recovery Treatment Center shares her story of addiction and her rocky road recovery, and how it led to her new profession as Community Outreach Specialist at Compass. 

It was a calling I couldn’t ignore.Frank Shea joined us to talk about his journey from a software engineer career to Program Director at the Agawam Counseling Center, part of the Behavioral Health Network. Frank discusses topics that range from mental health stigma and coping mechanisms to couples therapy and therapy needs across the spectrum of life. www.bhninc.orgwww.healingvoicesproject.org

Does Sound Heal? More than you might know!  We had a fascinating visit with Tenille Bentley, entrepreneur, award winning director of “Wellbeing” Orchestra & Emotional Literacy Program, a visionary in the field of therapeutic music, and one of Australia's Leading Authorities on Wellbeing, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership & Mental Health.  www.tenillebentley.com www.healingvoicesproject.org

Delivering compassionate psychiatric and substance use care. Kimberley Lee, Chief of Creative Strategy and Development at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center discusses treatment options at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke, MA www.miravistabhc.carewww.healingvoicesproject.org

You Can Change What You Want: Demystifying Hypnosis. Cristina Di Nardo-Dupre discusses her book, The Best You Through Hypnosis, and shows how hypnosis can work for trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression and other bad habits.  www.duprehypnosis.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

A Story of Resilience: Overcoming Life's Toughest Setbacks. Andy Campbell, author of Overcoming Life's Toughest Setbacks, shares his breakthrough core beliefs that helped him overcome childhood sexual abuse, stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and the suicide of his child.www.healingvoicesproject.orgwww.askandycampbell.com

I Didn’t Know Who I Was: Jeff Daniels, from Deception and Drinking to Finding a New Life. Jeff openly shares how sobriety forced him to face himself for the first time, why honesty became his lifeline, and how life became so much better without alcohol. It’s a story of fear, transformation, and finally learning to be someone free of drinking and deception.www.healingvoicesproject.org

A Deeper Dive into EMDR Therapy with Hayley Pepin and Ashely Dunn at Northstar Recovery. EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is a form of psychotherapy that is used for treating trauma-related disorders. It was initially developed to help individuals with PTSD but is now used more frequently to treat depression, anxiety, addiction, and a wide range of mental health conditions.www.healingvoicesproject.org

Introduction to EMDR Therapy with Hayley Pepin and Ashley Dunn with Northstar Recovery.Ashley Dunn shares her recovery story, and what led to her role as Program Coordinator at Northstar Recovery.  Hayley and Ashley also discuss the benefits of EMDR Therapy.also known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.www.northstarrecoverycenter.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

Peer to Peer support for young people in recovery with Joely Feder. Joely Feder with MA Young People in Recovery, talks about her personal story of how anxiety, depression, and OCD led to substance abuse, but more importantly she talks about her path to recovery and how she is helping young adults battle addiction. www.mypir.org www.healingvoicesproject.org

From Super Dad to Fugitive, the story of BartFrom the book Voices from the Fallen, a man named Bart takes us through the beginnings of family life to chaos, being on the run, jail time, and rehabilitation.www.healingvoicesproject.org 

Our friend Heidi Blackak, Reiki Master, joined us recently for an enlightening conversation about the ancient healing benefits of Reiki Therapy; an often overlooked or misunderstood therapy. Heidi explains how Reiki works and how it can help people cope with grief, trauma, and anxiety, and clear negative energy to promote both physical and mental health. See Heidi's website at www.whispersofcalm.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

Turning a Life of Turmoil and Chaos into a Mission of Saving Lives.  Mark Jachym shares his path to ten years of sobriety, and experiences as a recovery coach, outreach coordinator, and his approach to helping people and their families through the challenges of addiction. www.healingvoicesproject.org 

Sue Dexter, founder of Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is creating awareness about the effects of TBI and shares her personal story of how she and her family have coped through the years with family members' TBI injuries. Traumatic brain injury can have wide-ranging physical and psychological effects. Some signs or symptoms may appear immediately after the traumatic event, while others may appear days or weeks later, even years later. Also see: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJeN_88CRdYiEVf2qjsXBA www.healingvoicesproject.org

A Mother's 15 Year Nightmare, from the book Voices from the Fallen. How a family copes through the trials of two of their young adult children's heroin addiction.Read by the author, Mike Tourville, and Courtney Caruso. www.healingvoicesproject.org

A Fatal Secret.  The story of Jennifer, from the book Voices from the Fallen. This story shows the consequences of keeping addiction from those closest to you, and the importance of seeking help early as possible. Read by the author, Mike Tourville and Courtney Caruso.www.healingvoicesproject.org

Living with the Little Devil Man.  A story about Sterling, a vibrant, energetic young man who struggled with his demons, and how his life impacted his friends and family.  This is from a chapter in Voices from the Fallen, and originally from the book, Living with the little Devil Man, by Lina Lisette.  This is read by the author of books, Mike Tourville and Lina Lisette 

Gabe Quaglia talk about the Folding Chair Project he founded to bring light to marginalized people who feel denied, excluded, or stigmatized and investigate ways people who use drugs are denied human rights and compassionate care. Their goal is to alleviate them through research, education, advocacy, and direct access. www.foldingchairproject.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

Introducing a young man named Jack Jonah, from the book Voices from the Fallen. As read by the author Mike Tourville, along with Kirk Jonah, Jack's dad. How can a family cope with the unexpected loss of their 19-year-old son from a fatal overdose? And what signs should parents be aware of that might lead to substance use?www.healingvoicesproject.orgwww.jackjonahfoundation.org

Amanda Hichborn, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, shares her observations and experiences in her many roles as a clinician, director, in-home therapist, and establishing a recovery center.www.healingvoicesproject.org 

Passionate mental health worker Jonathan Alpert shares his experiences working with clients of various issues including PTSD and advocating for the homeless, while overcoming his own challenges of being visually and hearing impaired. 

Harvey McNulty shares his story of addiction, incarceration, and homelessness, and the changes that led him to completing his education and becoming a Treatment Advocate at Swift River Addiction Campuses.www.healingvoicesproject.org

How I Overcame the Shame of Losing Both my Parents to Opioid Addiction, ESPN sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler, discusses her now book, Shatterproof, and shares how she was able to find joy after grief and shame. www.laurensisler.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

This episode titled This is MY problem, not YOURS! is from the book Voices from the Fallen and is read by the author.  How can a grandfather in his mid-fifties become addicted to heroin?  And how does his family cope and survive the turmoil?  There is much to learn from Jeff’s story.www.healingvoicesproject.org

The scariest day in my life turned into the best decision I ever made. Nicole Amendola shares her story of recovery from alcohol and cocaine and her path to becoming a Treatment Advocate at Swift River Addiction Campus.www.healingvoicesproject.org

Breaking free from trauma, addiction, and death. A chapter called breaking the Chains of Trauma, from the book Voices from the Fallen. Jason Cunningham's courageous story is read by the author, Mike Tourville.www.healingvoicesproject.org

Vernon Baumrind, author of Deceit, tells his story of perseverance through his custody battles against formidable odds using wiretapping. And the devastating effects of infidelity, sex addiction, and a manipulative gynecologist.www.healingvoicesproject.orgwww.deseitthebook.com 

Relating to the client at every level. Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group discusses his addiction from an early age and what led to forming the Empower Health Group in Northampton MA.www.empowerhg.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

Turning childhood trauma into a career of changing lives.  Christina Dillon from the Springfield Impact Center, a Program of the Gandara Center, discusses her challenging and disruptive childhood and what led to her position of helping others through issues of trauma, mental health, substance use, and homelessness. Check out our social media.https://youtu.be/kJqRRwI-NAgwww.healingvoicesproject.org

Emerging from the depths of despair. Mark Jachym shares his incredible journey from his darkest days to becoming a recovery coach and outreach work.www.healingvoicesproject.org 

Coalitions, Community, and Connections… Anaamika Nair from the Gandara Center imagines a world without addiction and how coalition building, community engagement, and connecting people are helping to make a difference in the world.www.healingvoicesproject.org

Ken Zulu shares his spiritual recovery from alcoholism and depression to a newfound life of freedom.www.healingvoicesproject.org 

Hopeless, homeless and invisible, Leigha Neiford now makes a positive impact on others.www.healingvoicesproject.orgSee us on Cooking Something Good.www.csgbn.com

The Healing Hearts Sanctuary with Tracy McManmon.  Tracy discusses the programs at the Healing Hearts Sanctuary in Worthington, MA , where behavioral health meets a natural environment of belonging, community, and healing. www.healingvoicesproject.org

Gabriel Quaglia 20 years of abuse to Advocacy, Narcan Trainer, and Peer Grief Support . Gabe speaks about his addiction, work at SADOD, and what to expect Narcan when administering Narcan. www.healingvoicesproject.org 

You are more than your circumstances.  Richard Johnson from Springfield, MA, shares the “scenic route” he took to turn his life around from drugs, alcohol and incarceration to Program Director of the New North Citizens' Council, Overdose Prevention Master Trainer and Harm Reductionist, and member of several State, Regional, and Local Planning and Advisory boards.Visit our social mediawww.healingvoicesproject.orgYoutube:  https://youtu.be/8mcA3wKccIU  

Honesty was the antidote to my disease." Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group in Northampton MA describes his addiction and his path to recovery and forming the Empower Health Group.  Check out our social mediawww.healingvoicesproject.orgyoutube: https://youtu.be/i5kfxbmXXLk

Who are our teenagers listening to? Ananda Lennox, a mom of 3 teenagers and Care Coalition Coordinator in West Springfield MA, shares her insights and initiatives, and effective ways to get our teens' and young adult's attention.Check out our social media!www.healingvoicesproject.org 

Laura Vargas SADODwww.healingvoicesproject.orgYoutube:  https://youtu.be/2EYcsBdSl_g

A personal approach to recovery, and exploring EMDR Therapy.  Kayla Rigali and Hayley Pepin from Northstar Recovery Center discuss innovative therapeutic approaches and outpatient services at Northstar (www.northstarrecoverycenter.com). View on youtube: https://youtu.be/KdyWLXkoTfIwebsite: www.healingvoicesproject.org 

The Michael J Dias Foundation staff discussed the path of success for men, and the need for a woman's house in western Mass. With Karen Blanchard, Adam Bartlett and John Shea.Check out our social media!www.healingvoicesproject.orgyoutube: https://youtu.be/3znCS06IosY  

 From Enforcer to Evangelist - A revisit with our friend Ocho, aka Michael Ochotorena.  Ocho openly talks about his past life as a gang member, heroin addict, loan shark enforcer, time in and out of prisons, and his total transformation to a professional actor, director, evangelist, and motivational speaker.  And his most important role as a husband and father.  Check out our Social Media!www.healingvoicesproject.orgYoutube: https://youtu.be/HF0t992l-m8 

Love, support, and a safe environment.  Karen Blanchard, Executive Director of the Michael J. Dias Foundation, along with John Shea and Adam Bartlett discuss their work and mission at the foundation for men struggling with addiction.  www.mdiasfoundation.org.Check out our social media!www.healingvoicesproject.orghttps://youtu.be/z2ztveSkvfo 

From Ashes to Awesome!   After 25 years in active addiction, Chuck LaFlange tells his compelling story of how he pulled away from the highs and lows, his short-term successes as a serial entrepreneur, to complete unmanageability of his life headed for tragedy. And now hosts his successful Ashes to Awesome podcast.Check out our social media! And the Ashes to Awesome Podcast: www.a2apodcast.com and Chuck's go fund me page at https://gofund.me/260036ceand the Healing Voices Project website at www.healingvoicesproject.orgYoutube: https://youtu.be/om-LlWNzkU8  

The healing effect of coaching, coping, and connecting.     Chris Rich, Certified Life Coach, shares how coaching can help handle emotions, connect with loved ones, and navigate the unknown.  www.chrisrichcoaching.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org 

Transforming lives with energy and passion, Kevin Rosario from Gosnold Behavioral Health discusses the various programs at Gosnold that have helped individuals, families, and communities through recovery for over 50 years. Check out our social media!