For this episode of More To The Story: Overcome, Jamie talked with Tyler Jones: podcast host, musician, Olympic-style weightlifter, and a long-time friend of Jamie.

For this episode of More To The Story: Overcome, Jamie talked with Tyler Jones. Tyler is the host of the podcast Total Power Move, as well as a musician, an Olympic-style weightlifter, and a long-time friend of Jamie.

Overcome episodes are stories of triumph, healing, and learning how to live life after trauma.

Recorded by Jamie Sivrais

Voices: Jamie Sivrais, Tyler Jones

Music provided by cloudkickermusic.com

Artwork provided by Aaron May at aaronbmay.com

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, so we talked with Gabrielle Hempel, a Cloud Security Engineer and Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist. She talked to us and broke down some general definitions while also showing some of the links between trafficking and cyber securities.

Trafficking and Cybersecurity

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and many people still have lots of misconceptions about trafficking. So we wanted to learn about it. This month, Jamie talked with Gabrielle Hempel, a Cloud Security Engineer and Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist. She talked to us and broke down some general definitions while also showing some of the links between trafficking and cyber securities.

Mentioned in this episode & additional resources:

Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign

OVERCOME: Jalena Borders This episode of More To The Story: Overcome, was recorded in early 2020. Jamie talked with Jalena Borders, creator of Be Brave, Babe, a community where women inspire bravery and empower other women. She is also the author of the memoir Dear Pervert: I’m Spilling All Of Your Dirty Little Secrets…. Overcome episodes... Read more

OVERCOME: Jalena Borders

This episode of More To The Story: Overcome, was recorded in early 2020. Jamie talked with Jalena Borders, creator of Be Brave, Babe, a community where women inspire bravery and empower other women. She is also the author of the memoir Dear Pervert: I’m Spilling All Of Your Dirty Little Secrets….

Overcome episodes are stories of triumph, healing, and learning how to live life after trauma.

*PLEASE NOTE: This episode was recorded pre-Covid.

Credits:

Recorded by Jamie SivraisVoices: Jamie Sivrais, Jalena BordersMusic provided by cloudkickermusic.comArtwork provided by Aaron May at aaronbmay.com

Our guest for this episode is Gabi Deaton, one of the founders of Hopeshot Moms and a Kenton County Prevention Specialist working with the HEALing Communities Study out of the University of Kentucky. She shared her personal experiences and professional knowledge around addiction and recovery.

Addiction and Recovery

A “hopeshot”, as defined by Hopeshot Moms, is “someone who gives others hope simply by surviving.” Our guest for this episode is Gabi Deaton. She is one of the founders of Hopeshot Moms, and certainly fits the definition. On top of using her own personal experiences with addiction to help support and educate others, Gabi has found a profession in social work, currently as a Kenton County Prevention Specialist

working with the HEALing Communities Study out of the University of Kentucky. Visit healtogetherky.org for information on where to get naloxone (Narcan) locally, as well as resourceful information about medications for opioid use disorder.

Mentioned in this episode & additional resources:

Learn about Black Balloon Day

View Gabi’s Black Balloon Day photos

Hopeshot Moms Facebook

Hopeshot Moms Instagram

Rat Park: A study on rats comparing drug addiction and social interaction

Get Naloxone Now

The Recovery Book: Find a local 12-step meeting

Addiction Helpline

Information on Casey’s Law

Credits:

Recorded by Jamie Sivrais

Voices: Jamie Sivrais, Gabi Deaton

Music provided by cloudkickermusic.com

Artwork provided by Aaron May at aaronbmay.com

In this special episode of More To The Story, Jamie talks with Dr. Emily Bonistall Postel, Director of Outreach for Marsy's Law For Kentucky. They cover the ins and outs of Marsy's Law, including why people believe in it, why people are skeptical, and why it's appearing on the ballot again after passing in 2018.

Discussing Marsy’s Law

This November, Marsy’s Law will appear on the ballots in Kentucky elections. It’s already been passed in 14 other states, and there are Marsy’s Law initiatives in even more. Marsy’s Law would provide constitutionally protected rights for victims of crime. At its very foundation, Marsy’s Law is about ensuring equal access to justice and implementing systemic change. In this bonus episode of More To The Story, Jamie talks with Dr. Emily Bonistall Postel, Director of Outreach for Marsy’s Law For Kentucky. They cover the ins and outs of Marsy’s Law, including why people believe in it, why people are skeptical, and why it’s appearing on the ballot again after passing in 2018.

Mentioned in the episode:

Marsy’s Law For Kentucky

Marsy’s Law For All

National Crime Victim Law Institute

NCVLI’s Use of the Term “Victim” in Criminal Proceedings

NCVLI Victim Resource Map

Credits:

Recorded by Jamie Sivrais

Voices: Jamie Sivrais, Dr. Emily Bonistall Postel

Music provided by cloudkickermusic.com

Artwork provided by Aaron May at aaronbmay.com