In this captivating podcast episode, Gary Menkes interviews Eliza Foltz, the Chief Growth Officer at Pretaa, who shares her extraordinary journey from battling addiction to becoming a beacon of hope in the world of behavioral healthcare. 

Eliza's life, marked by resilience and transformation, takes us through her struggles with substance abuse, including painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl. Her journey is not just about survival but also about her remarkable transition from being an athlete, a sex worker, to working with developmentally disabled adults. 

Eliza's commitment to overcoming addiction is evident in her transition from Suboxone to methadone during pregnancy and her gradual incorporation of 12-step methods into her recovery process. 

Now, she is revolutionizing behavioral healthcare with innovative software and data-driven care, leveraging wearable technology to predict relapses and manage behavioral health issues. 

Her inspiring journey serves as a testament to her strength and determination. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Eliza's compelling story of resilience, transformation, and redemption. 

ABOUT ELIZA FOLTZ:

Eliza Foltz, the Chief Growth Officer at BR A, has lived a life marked by resilience and transformation. From her early years navigating normalized addictions in her family, a high-pressure prep school environment, and a successful athletic career in ice hockey and horse riding, Eliza's journey has been anything but ordinary. Her struggles with substance abuse, promiscuity, and maintaining a facade of success while battling addiction offer a raw and honest look into the realities of addiction.

Eliza's path took her from the ice hockey team at Brown and the US team to the challenging world of working with developmentally disabled adults, all while grappling with her own addiction to substances like painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl. Her journey also included a traumatic injury and a stint as a sex worker in New York City, further highlighting her courage and resilience in the face of adversity.

Despite the challenges, Eliza found her way to recovery and self-discovery through therapy and art at Borden. She navigated complex relationships, experienced the strains of marriage, and battled the stigma associated with addiction and recovery. Her transition from Suboxone to methadone during her pregnancy and her gradual incorporation of 12-step methods into her recovery process demonstrate her unwavering commitment to overcoming addiction.

Eliza's journey also led her to the world of sales and marketing at Freda, where she developed a passion for running marathons and worked under the mentorship of Robbie Stempler. She also had to navigate the challenges and triumphs of raising a daughter with autism and adopting a gentle parenting approach. Her decision to embrace therapy and sobriety transformed her relationship with her mother and gave her a renewed perspective on life.

In her current role at BR A, Eliza is revolutionizing behavioral health care with innovative software and data-driven care. She is leveraging her experie

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