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Join former police detective and current certified drug and alcohol counselor, Michael Koch, invoking positive change and breaking the stigma of mental health issues among first responders.... more
FAQs about Positive Connections Radio:How many episodes does Positive Connections Radio have?The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.
January 17, 2019Bringing music and recovery into our prisons: Jay Dow and Sober Motor Company.Bringing music and recovery into our prisons: Jay Dow talks about his journey as a musician, addiction, recovery and finding his purpose in life. Jay is the founder of Sober Motor Company and provides a music workshop on addiction for those who are living in rehabs, sober living, jails and prisons. Jay is a part of the leading group of like-minded individuals who are bridging the gap between addiction and the societal stigma placed on mental health issues....more1h 14minPlay
December 21, 2018COPLINE: Run For the Call: Every New Years Eve 2359 Hrs: Honor Our Fallen OfficersCopline has chosen New Year's Eve to remind us that police officers all over the country are not working with their families. We honor them and all that have worn the badge with respect and dignity by starting the New Year healthy, sober and safe. No matter how bad things are, there can be a new beginning. Stephanie Samuels and Emily Nevil from Copline talk about what Run For The Call is all about and how we can create positive change and honor our fallen officers....more33minPlay
December 19, 2018Police SUICIDE: Lets Not Talk About That: Karen Solomon and Blue H.E.L.P.Karen Solomon, President and Founder of Blue H.E.L.P. talks about police suicide and what is being done to reduce the mental health stigma among first responders. Karen is an advocate of those suffering from post-traumatic stress and is passion driven to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers we lost to suicide. Together we will bring awareness to suicide and mental health issues and begin the search for healing among officers and their families....more1h 1minPlay
December 11, 2018Brandon Parkhurst: Shadow WorkerBrandon Parkhurst speaks his truth and shares his insight about addiction, recovery and overcoming struggles in life with his unique and uplifting spiritual journey. He is giving back by helping others find their way. Brandon is a musician, music expressionist and Certified Core Energetics Practitioner specializing in addiction and personal growth. He is the program administrator for Rock to Recovery San Diego and facilitator for the workshop Artist. Warrior. King....more38minPlay
November 25, 2018Code 9 Project: Making Mental Health a Priority for all First Responders and their Families.Deborah Ortiz, Co-founder of the Code-9 Project, talks about how this non-profit self-supporting organization began and the amazing services it provides to first responders around the country. Deborah's husband is a 22-year retired police officer who suffered from mental health issues at the end of his career. With the support of family and recovery he was able to turn it around and accept help. Code-9 began with her family's struggles and with the help of others they became a team dedicated to spread the message that you are not alone and there is a way out. Code-9 Project's mission is to provide education, support and viable self-help tools to all Public Safety Personnel and their families for the purpose of managing, reducing and eventually eliminating the comprehensive stress effects, such as PTSD and Suicide. Bridging First Responders the Community and within the First Responder organization as a whole. https://www.code9project.org/...more39minPlay
November 16, 2018COPLINE: National Law Enforcement Officers Hotline. Founder Stephanie Samuels M.A., MSW. LCSWCopline is the first national law enforcement officers hotline in the country that is manned by retired law enforcement officers and is completely confidential. Copline offers 24/7 support for active law enforcement officers and their families and is staffed by trained retired officers. Stephanie Samuels is a psychotherapist and founder of Copline and talks about this amazing program and the positive direction it is heading to assist first responders. www.copline.org. (800) 267-5463....more52minPlay
November 10, 2018The Inn Spot: Guy Page and Acupuncturists Without Borders. Treating our Military and First Responders.Join Guy Page, Dr. Carla Cassler, Nicloe Findlater and Dr. Thomas Noonan discuss acupuncture and treating our military and first responders suffering from all types of issues including chronic pain. Guy Page is a retired US Air Force Veteran and founder of the Inn Spot Acupuncture and member of Acupuncturists Without Borders. The Inn Spot in San Diego, Ca offers free acupuncture sessions to all military personnel active and retired including their families and the first responder community every Tuesday at the Inn Spot. Dr. Thomas Noonan is a licensed acupuncturist and head clinician at the Inn Spot. https://innspotacu.com/ The Inn Spot is affiliated with Dr. Carla Cassler who is the Assistant Director of Acupuncturists Without Boarders and is a licensed acupuncturist. www.acuwithoutborders.org Nicole Findlater is the Director of Theramu, a natural solution for many issues including pain management. Theramu is a family run business and their products feature a proprietary blend of Emu Oil and CBD isolate working together to provide superior bioavailability. Theramu: https://shoptheramu.com...more55minPlay
November 04, 2018Kansas Cafferty LMFT: Psychotherapy and Recovery. Sober at 18.Kansas Cafferty, LMFT is an addiction specialist with over 20 years of experience treating substance use disorders. He is the founder of True North Recovery Services www.sandiegoaddictions.com. He is actively engaged in clinical and advocacy work and also serves as the Commission Chair Elect for the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals at NAADAC www.naadac.org....more50minPlay
October 23, 2018San Diego Police Wellness Unit: Deanna DottaDeanna Dotta has worked as a 911 dispatcher and currently works with the San Diego Police Departments Wellness/Peer Support Unit. Deanna teams up with others to help first responders receive safe and confidential guidance and support regarding their mental health and other issues. SDPD is a leader in the first responder community when it comes to peer support and their wellness unit is a positive model for other departments to follow....more1h 6minPlay
October 18, 2018Rocker Holding the Light of Recovery: Christian HeldmanJoin us as Christian Heldman shares his story of survival through addiction and his world in the rock and roll music industry. Christian is a member of Rock to Recovery and brings music into the lives of those looking for hope....more1h 23minPlay
FAQs about Positive Connections Radio:How many episodes does Positive Connections Radio have?The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.