Meet John Bowman, the Kentucky Senior Campaign Organizer at Dream.org. John champions health by connecting people and organizations to support resources across the Commonwealth.

Listen as John shares his incredible journey from active addiction and incarceration to becoming a leading voice for public health and alternatives to harm across all 120 counties in Kentucky. John discusses the importance of community engagement, transparency in opioid abatement spending, and the power of collaboration in creating safer, healthier communities.

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This conversation was led by Gerald "GEO" Gibson from Operation Making A Change and Jakob Hester from the #IChampionHealth initiative.

The #IChampionHealth initiative and #IChampionHealth Chats podcast is a collaboration between the ⁠⁠⁠PREVENT Community-Engaged Alliance⁠⁠⁠ in the UK College of Education and ⁠⁠⁠Operation Making A Change⁠.

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There’s a champion in you — and support to help you find your way if you need it.

988 offers 24/7 judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more. Text, call, or chat 988.

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This season was paid for with funds from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission by and through the Office of the Attorney General. The opinions and recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of #IChampionHealth or the guests. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission or the Office of the Attorney General.

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Original music in this episode:

• Instrumental created by Fblmusic

• "Champion" was produced and recorded at Largerthan Life Studios. It was written, performed, and co-produced by Gerald "GEO" Gibson.

Editing by Renegade Entertainment LLC.