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My guest is District Judge Kenneth Stoner, who oversees Oklahoma County’s Treatment (Drug/DUI) Courts. He was appointed to the position of District Judge by the Governor in January of 2018.

Judge Stoner began his legal career in 2001 in the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s office serving as a felony prosecutor. He later went into private practice focusing on corporate, entertainment, and criminal law. Prior to being appointed to the bench, he concentrated on representation of clients suffering from addiction and mental health issues. Judge Stoner has earned distinction for his innovative approach to handling such cases.

He is also a member of the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association, Addiction & Mental Health Professionals of Oklahoma, and Lawyers Against Domestic Abuse.

Judge Stoner is a six-generation Oklahoman and a member of the Cherokee Nation. He and his wife Barbara have three sons, Max, Will and Sam who are not particularly impressed with any of his accomplishments. His wife is also an attorney, serving as a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Bernard Jones.

Connect with my guest:

You can connect with Judge Ken Stoner via the Oklahoma County District Court website https://oklacountyjudges.org/district-judges/. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Oklahoma DUI & Drug Court Program https://www.okc.gov/departments/police/community-programs/oklahoma-dui-drug-court-program

Oklahoma Drug Courts (ODMHSAS) https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas/recovery/criminal-justice/drug-courts.html

ReMerge Oklahoma https://www.remergeok.org/

The Surprising Science of Happiness (TED talk) https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_the_surprising_science_of_happiness

Parents Helping Parents, Inc. https://www.parentshelpingparents.info/

News and Press:

The Oklahoman article https://www.oklahoman.com/article/5651812/efforts-underway-to-reform-oklahoma-county-drug-court

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Dustin Huckabe, MSW, is a person in long-term recovery and has been sober since May of 2011. He is originally from San Antonio, TX and is married to Emma Huckabe. They moved to Lubbock Texas where Dustin attended The Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities at Texas Tech University. Upon Emma’s graduation from Texas Tech in May of 2018, they relocated to Moore, Oklahoma, where Dustin graduated in 2020 with his bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and recently achieved his master’s degree in Social Work, from The University of Oklahoma.

Dustin is the recipient of the National Collegiate Recovery Student of the year award in 2019 for his tireless work building a recovery space on campus for students. He was also the BSW student of the year in 2019, as well as a two-time recipient of the Anne and Henry Zarrow Social Justice Award for 2020-2021. Dustin has sat on numerous boards of directors in the Oklahoma community.

Connect with my guest: 

You can connect with Dustin Huckabe by email at [email protected], or by phone at 210-464-3267. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

University of Oklahoma Students in Recovery https://www.ou.edu/healthservices/health-promotion/recovery

Texas Tech Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/csa/

The Association of Recovery in Higher Education https://collegiaterecovery.org/

Stages of Recovery Behavioral Health https://lubbockaddictionservices.com/

News and Press: 

OU Daily Award Article https://www.oudaily.com/news/ou-student-wins-student-of-the-year-award-from-recovery-association-in-higher-education/article_f6aa99d8-5a1f-11e9-a5c6-a7815c8ef47e.html

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My guest is Alton Carter, who is a Stillwater-based author, and a former foster child and police officer. He was the first person in his family to graduate from high school and college. Now the director of youth ministries for the First United Methodist Church of Stillwater, Oklahoma, the Oklahoma State University alum has dedicated his life to working with young people becoming an author and a foster parent himself in the process.

In April of 2015, his debut book, THE BOY WHO CARRIED BRICKS, was published by The RoadRunner Press. The book is a true recount of Carter's hard-scrabble life growing up in small towns of Oklahoma.  He has gone on to author two picture books and two more juvenile nonfiction titles: Aging Out (RoadRunner Press, 2016) and The Boy Who Survived (RoadRunner Press, 2019).

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You can connect with Alton Carter through his website at www.altoncarter.net/contact.html.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Alton Carter (books, info, & press) www.altoncarter.net

Meridian Technology Center https://www.meridiantech.edu

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My guest is Dr. Julio Rojas, who has been a member of the faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center since 2005. He is an Associate Professor and the Director of ExecuCare, an outpatient program designed to evaluate and treat distressed or impaired healthcare professionals and executives. His dedication to advancing the understanding of addiction has earned him the recognition of residents, fellows, faculty, and professional organizations.

His work focuses on treatment and training issues related to addictive disorders, psychiatric comorbidity and trauma. He has consulted on a number of new addiction treatment programs in Oklahoma over the past several years. His most recent project was serving as the clinical committee chair that provided the clinical DNA for the INTEGRIS Arcadia Trails, Center for Addiction Recovery that opened in May 2019 in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Dr. Rojas is past-president of the Oklahoma Psychological Association (OPA) and past Chair of its Colleague Assistance Program. From 2014 to 2016 he served on the American Psychological Association's Advisory Committee for Colleague Assistance. Dr. Rojas contributed to “Killing Pain: The Epidemic,” the first educational video series about the opioid addiction epidemic in Oklahoma. He also served as an expert witness in the historic State of Oklahoma vs. Johnson & Johnson, et al. opioid trial in May, 2019.

Dr. Rojas earned his doctoral degree at the University of Georgia and completed his internship training at Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. He completed his postdoctoral training in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Chemical Dependency at OU Health Sciences Center. Last year, he received the College of Education Alumni Award, Mid-Career Practitioner, from the University of Georgia for his work in addictions.

Connect with my guest:

You can connect with Dr. Julio Rojas by email at [email protected], or through his website https://www.okcaddictionpsychology.com.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) https://www.ouhsc.edu/

OUHSC ExecuCare Program

Arcadia Trails Center for Addiction Recovery https://arcadiatrails.com/

Killing Pain: The Epidemic https://www.killingpain.com/

The OSU National Center for Wellness and Recovery https://medicine.okstate.edu/center-for-wellness-and-recovery/index.html

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html

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My guest is Mary Bixler, who grew up on a small farm in Jones, Oklahoma where she gardened, raised animals and even tended a little orchard. She graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communication and a minor in Spanish with a focus on sustainable food systems.

Mary has had a passion for local food, sustainable agriculture and food justice through dealing with her own chronic illness, and finding healing through food, farming and community. Mary is currently the manager of the OSU-OKC Farmers Market at Scissortail Park and serves on a community advisory council for building a coalition of Oklahoma farmers markets.

Connect with my guest:

You can connect with Mary Bixler by email at [email protected], cell phone at 405-550-3104, and follow on Instagram @tistheseason_tobemary.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

OSU-OKC Farmers Market at Scissortail Park https://scissortailpark.org/osu-okc-farmers-market-at-scissortail-park/

OSU-OKC FMSP Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/osuokcfarmersmarketatscissortailpark

OSU-OKC FMSP Instagram @farmersmarketatscissortailpark

The Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association (OCASA) https://www.okcompostconference.org/

University of Central Oklahoma Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR) Program https://www.uco.edu/academic-affairs/stlr/

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My guest is Jennifer Eckert, who is currently serving as the Director of Development for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, which has as its mission to lead a network that provides nutritious food and pathways to self-sufficiency for people facing hunger. Jennifer also offers strategic planning and external grant review services for national grantmaking foundations as an independent consultant. For thirteen years, she has served the State of Oklahoma in the field of public health.

Jennifer is a certified mediator, with a master’s degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma, a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Central Oklahoma, and an associate’s degree in fine arts from Austin Community College. She utilizes her connector skills to address the social determinants of poverty, and values faith, family, community, and work. She believes that while help is necessary, hope is essential.

Jennifer also serves on the State Board for Kairos Prison Ministry International and is a regular volunteer at Mabel Basset Correctional Center in Oklahoma. She’s a graduate of the Salt and Light Leadership Training (SALLT) Class 14, and in 2020, was recognized as an Honoree for the Oklahoma Woman of the Year award by the Journal Record newspaper.

Jennifer and her husband, Doug, operate a home bakery called Grandma Doug’s Bakery, and together they have three young adult children.

SPECIAL NOTE: Please be advised that this episode contains conversations involving suicide and trauma. Utilize the numbers and websites listed below to get help.

Reachout National Crisis & Information Hotline: 1-800-522-9054 (24x7)

Oklahoma 211: 211 (24x7)

National Crisis Text Line: 741741 (24x7)

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services: www.ok.gov/odmhsas

Connect with my guest:

You can connect with Jennifer Eckert by email at [email protected], LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifereckertoklahoma, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=581998946, or cell phone at 405-255-7835.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/

RFBO Food Assistance https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/get-help/

Feeding America https://www.feedingamerica.org/

OSU-OKC Center for Social Innovation https://osuokc.edu/cfsi

Additional guest resources:

Kay Warren, Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough (source of the railroad track analogy) http://kaywarren.com/choosejoy/ 

National Association of Mental Illness - Oklahoma https://www.namioklahoma.org/

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My guest is Ariel Moore, who is the Senior Director for the Center for Social Innovation at Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City, where she helps to lead individuals out of adverse backgrounds, such as involvement in the criminal justice system, poverty, trauma, substance abuse, and many other barriers, and into new enriching lives, full of purpose and hope.

Her personal journey has been one of brokenness, addiction, incarceration, and finally redemption. She’s a mother, wife, and member of the OKC Community Church, which meets in the historic Tower Theatre located in Northwest Oklahoma City.

Ariel’s passion is to live out her calling by helping people renew and rebrand themselves after receiving a second chance at life – in the same way that she was able to.

Joining Ariel are two special guests, Michelle Tubby and Michael Norris, who are both participants in the Center for Social Innovation program.

SPECIAL NOTE: Please be advised that this episode contains conversations involving abuse, mental illness, trauma, drug use, addiction, and incarceration. Utilize the numbers and websites listed below to get help.

Reachout National Crisis & Information Hotline: 1-800-522-9054 (24x7)

Oklahoma 211: 211 (24x7)

National Crisis Text Line: 741741 (24x7)

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services: www.ok.gov/odmhsas

Connect with my guest:

You can connect with Ariel Moore by email at [email protected], LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-moore-aphr-6b6911145/, or by phone at 405-551-1457.

You may also request to connect with guests Michelle or Michael by contacting Ariel.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

OSU-OKC Center for Social Innovation https://osuokc.edu/cfsi

CFSI Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Center-for-Social-Innovation-109336291207421

CFSI LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-social-innovation/

ReMerge Oklahoma https://www.remergeok.org/

Oklahoma Drug Court https://www.okc.gov/departments/police/community-programs/oklahoma-dui-drug-court-program

Press:

The Oklahoman CFSI Launch https://www.oklahoman.com/article/5672455/osu-okc-uses-1-million-gift-to-launch-center-for-social-innovation

OSU-OKC CFSI Launch https://news.okstate.edu/magazines/statemagazine/articles/2020/winter/osu_okc_launches_center_for_social_innovation_to_help_those_in_recovery.html

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My guest is CJ Lance, who is a follower of Jesus Christ, husband, office manager, and oftentimes, an aspiring comedian. Living in Oklahoma City most of his life, comedy has been more of a passionate pursuit, than a feasible career. Nonetheless, the enjoyment of creating laughter has encouraged him to continue writing and performing.

Aside from comedy, CJ works as an office manager at Lettering Express, a local sign and branding shop in Oklahoma City.

Connect with my guest:

You can connect with CJ Lance on Instagram @cjlancecomedy, or on Facebook @cj.lance.3

Resources mentioned in this episode:

>> Bricktown Comedy Club Open Mic Night https://www.bricktowncomedy.com/events/34964 <<

Bricktown Comedy Club https://www.bricktowncomedy.com

Okie Show Show https://www.okieshowshow.com/

Press:

The Oklahoman Funniest Person in OKC Award https://www.oklahoman.com/article/5433384/rookie-comic-named-funniest-person-in-okc

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My guest is Crista Graham McCann, who is an art teacher in the public school system and an adjunct art professor at Oklahoma State University. She’s also the owner of Crista McCann Art and Photography, which features her original work and photos. You can find out more by visiting her website cristacreates.com.

2020 marked a year of hardship for Crista. It required her to step out of the boat and face many of her fears. Divorce, moving, a new job, and a battle with cancer - all during a global pandemic - were challenges that gave her the courage to create a life she’d always wanted, and empowered her to embrace her art like never before.

Crista’s journey is one of faith. It has been a reminder of God's great love for her and His plan for her life. She’s hopeful that it will allow her to be a testimony and a blessing to others.

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You can connect with Crista through her website at https://www.cristacreates.com/contact.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Crista Creates https://www.cristacreates.com

Crista McCann Art and Photography Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cristamccannartandphoto

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My guest is Dar Yasseri, who currently serves as the Vice President of Student Experience at Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City. In this role, he has the privilege to serve, lead, learn with, and support essential campus elements and critical teams that engage and grow student experiences. His aim is to assist each student in academic achievement, career success, and the realization of life goals, along with working to build the best environments for learning and personal growth.

Dar is an area achiever with a long history in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry and in Higher Education....which includes an interesting path in getting there. He’s worked with world class organizations such as Holiday Inn, Harrah’s Entertainment, Promus Hotels, and Hilton Worldwide. He brings this wealth of industry knowledge and its application to the strengthening of humanity and performance, all in support of purpose. He is passionate about people and the culture of organizations, strategic planning, and operational excellence.

An avid music lover, Dar looks forward to the return of live gigs. He also anticipates watching his two daughters strive and succeed, and eventually living somewhere with sand underfoot.

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You can connect with Dar through LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dar-yasseri-m-s-cha-chia-0273bb8/. You can also contact him by email at [email protected], and by phone at (405) 945-6761.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City https://osuokc.edu/

OSU-OKC Center for Social Innovation https://osuokc.edu/cfsi

CFSI Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Center-for-Social-Innovation-109336291207421/

CFSI LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-social-innovation/

Press:

The Oklahoman https://oklahoman.com/article/5672455/osu-okc-uses-1-million-gift-to-launch-center-for-social-innovation

OSU State Magazine https://news.okstate.edu/magazines/state-magazine/articles/2020/winter/osu_okc_launches_center_for_social_innovation_to_help_those_in_recovery.html

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