Recovery Unscripted

Guest: Elaine McMillion Sheldon, filmmaker

Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted. This time, we’ll hear from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon as she responds to questions from members of the live audience who attended our conversation at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego.

If you haven’t already, first go back and listen to the previous episode, which features the full conversation between me and Elaine. Or better yet, go watch her documentaries Heroin(e) and Recovery Boys on Netflix. That will give you some context for what you’re about to hear.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Elaine's films, visit https://recoveryboysthefilm.com/

Music from this episode:

"Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fitch/Eola/Ronny_1253

Guest: Elaine McMillion Sheldon, filmmaker

In the depths of America’s drug overdose crisis, can a film help change the narrative by showing the complex realities of addiction and the authentic hope of recovery?

We’ll discuss this with the Oscar-nominated director of Netflix original documentaries Heroin(e) and Recovery Boys, Elaine McMillion Sheldon, on this live episode of Recovery Unscripted.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Elaine's films, visit https://recoveryboysthefilm.com/

Music from this episode:

"Permanent" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com 

"Steps" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_II_-_Felt/Steps_1163

"Skeptic" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Brooding/Skeptic

"Degradation" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_III_-_Minor_Keys/Degradation

Guest: Shelley Matthews, admissions coordinator

Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery.

My guest today is Shelley Matthews who serves as one of Foundations’ admissions coordinators. Ultimately, all the work that every member of the marketing department does eventually leads to that one moment when someone picks up the phone and calls for help. That’s a daunting, vulnerable place to be, and the way that phone conversation unfolds can end up changing the caller’s entire life trajectory. So, how can the admissions coordinators charged with answering that call stay prepared to dive into the details of the often complex admissions process all while keeping the focus on the ultimate goal: caring for people? Shelley is kind enough to join us today to talk us through the realities of what it looks like to be a guide for someone as they make these life-altering decisions.

If you’d like to talk with an admissions coordinator about the treatment options at Foundations programs, please call anytime at 855-823-2141 or email [email protected]. 

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

Music from this episode:

"Sovereignty" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com 

Stigma still prevents honest, open conversations about mental health and addiction issues, both in the community and in the legislative chamber. So, advocates from across Tennessee are gathering at Nashville's Capitol Hill to send a message – message they hope will inspire the state’s leaders to finally make mental and behavioral health a priority.

In this special edition of Recovery Unscripted, we bring you a field report from Behavioral Health Day on the Hill.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For resources and updates from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, visit: https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health.html

Other organizations mentioned in this episode:

Mental Health Association of East TN: https://www.mhaet.com/

Mental Health America: https://www.mhamt.org/

Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug and other Addiction Services: https://www.taadas.org/

Music from this episode:

"Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fitch/Eola/Ronny_1253

"Retreat" by Chelsea McGough

"Selha" by Stephen Keech

"Destiny", "Through the Days" and "Fleeting Moment" by Caleb Etheridge

Guest: Johnny Crowder, Cope Notes founder

In a world of instant gratification, can our smartphones help us build enduring healthy habits one encouraging text message at a time?

We’ll discuss this with positive psychology entrepreneur and founder of Cope Notes Johnny Crowder on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Cope Notes, visit http://copenotes.com 

Music from this episode:

"Permanent" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com 

"Toboggan" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Bon_Voyage_1995/Toboggan_Smooth_Run_1386

"The Falls" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Building/TheFalls

"Trundle" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/Trundle_1747

Guest: Matt King, senior systems administrator

Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My guest today is Matt King who serves as senior systems administrator with the Foundations marketing team.

It can be a great feeling when everyone in an organization works together to build a website that connects you with the people out there that you want to serve. You put together all the right content, create right design and finally press that button to share your website with the world. But who’s looking out for your website behind the scenes to keep it running smoothly for the months and years after it launches? Well, if you’re lucky, it might be someone like Matt King, who’s kind enough to take a few minutes to explain exactly what it takes to administrate the web.

If you’d like to talk with an admissions coordinator about the treatment options at Foundations programs, please call anytime at 855-823-2141 or email [email protected]. 

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

Music from this episode:

"Sovereignty" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com 

Guest: Dr. Constance Scharff, addiction researcher

As health insurers limit access to some aspects of addiction treatment, how can providers still incorporate experiential therapies that can engage and heal the entire brain?

We’ll answer this with addiction researcher and author Constance Scharff on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.

For more about the Innovations in Recovery conference, visit https://frn.swoogo.com/iir2019 

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Rock to Recovery, visit http://rocktorecovery.org 

Music from this episode:

"Permanent" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com 

"Happiness Is" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Egress/01_Happiness_Is

"A Gentleman" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Indie_Folk/A_Gentleman

"Little Door" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_III_-_Minor_Keys/Little_Door

Guest: Ken Seeley, interventionist

Recovery is more than a one-time decision. But can a consistent set of consequences help rewire someone’s brain to say no to the voice of addiction in their head? 

We’ll discuss this with interventionist Ken Seeley on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Ken's work with the A&E reality TV show Intervention, visit: https://www.aetv.com/shows/intervention/cast/ken-seeley 

Music from this episode:

"Permanent" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com 

"Love Song #1" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Liquid_Gold_Box_Set_Disc_2/Love_Song_1

"Formless" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Duets_1372/Formless

"Glitter" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Carefree/Glitter

Guests: Kristina Clark and Alex Windings, Count It! Lock It! Drop It! Initiative

The best way to serve a community is to be part of it. So, how can healthcare providers, advocates and community members join forces to fight addiction at the local level?

We’ll explore this with coalition leaders Kristina Clark and Alex Windings on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about the Count It! Lock It! Drop It! drug abuse prevention initiative in Tennessee, visit https://countitlockitdropit.org 

For more about DEA Drug Take-Back Day events in your area, visit https://takebackday.dea.gov 

Music from this episode:

"Permanent" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com 

"Mont Blanc" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Homage_Fromage/Mont_Blanc

"Sneaker Chase" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Egress/07_Sneaker_Chase

"Running on Empty" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Brooding/Running_On_Empty

Guest: Kathy Frossard, vice president of marketing

Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery.

My guest today is Kathy Frossard who serves as Foundations’ VP of marketing and business development. If you’re listening to this podcast, chances are you probably already know all about how the behavioral health field is changing. There are new pieces of legislation and regulations, there are changes to insurance coverage and reimbursement policies, there’s the ever-changing challenge of the opioid epidemic…and organizations in this field are being forced to rethink the way they’ve always done things and be smarter about how they plan for the future. So in the midst of all that, Kathy is kind enough to join us to talk about how she brings together Foundations’ marketing and business development endeavors to help the organization stay at the forefront of bringing treatment to people who need it.

If you’d like to hear Kathy dive into these topics even further, you can come to her presentation at the Innovations in Recovery conference happening April 16-19th in San Diego, California. For more info and to register, visit http://frn.swoogo.com/iir2019

If you’d like to talk with an admissions coordinator about the treatment options at Foundations programs, please call anytime at 855-823-2141 or email [email protected]. 

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

Music from this episode:

"Sovereignty" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com