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Cynthia Humphrey of the Association of Substance Abuse Programs and Jason of RecoveryPeople update audiences on the policy and bill priorities identified by the addiction prevention, treatment and recovery communities. The 85th Session is over halfway through and moving at a "hot and heavy" pace, according to Cynthia. 

After a hiatus, RecoveryPeople podcast is back covering the "fast and furious" 85th Texas Legislative Session. Every Friday during the Legislative Session the Substance Use Disorder Coalition (SUD C) meets to debrief the weeks activities and to get updates on what key bills will be doing the next week. Texas is in session every odd year for 140 days, and we are about at the halfway mark.

Jason Howell sat veteran advocate, Cynthia Humphries of the Association of Substance Abuse Program, down after the SUD C meeting to get a better understanding of where bills are at in the process and what will be happening next week.

May 13, 2016. RecoveryPeople is a podcast produced by people in recovery for the recovery community. Today's guest is Dick Satori, a comedian in recovery touring the US healing through laugher.

Or his youtube video, Recovery Comedy Shote, "Monkey Off Back - Circus Still In Town!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvaBrwIPVs0

This week, Dick is in Texas performing at a couple of recovery fundraisers:

Friday, May 13, 2016 Standup for Recovery is a funder raiser for RecoveryATX.org Second Annual Recovery in the Park, which will be held during recovery month on September 17, 2016. So, if you are in Austin, head out to Gateway Church South to laugh and support the recovery community.

Saturday, May 14, 2016, Dick is headed to the Texas Hill Country to perform at a Young People in Recovery - Kerrville Chapter event in Kerrville, Texas. More info at youngpeopleinrecovery.org

Then his is offer spreading recovery awareness across the US. 

Check out all his tour dates http://www.circusstillintown.com/national-tour.html

Make sure you follow and like him on social media

https://www.facebook.com/dick.satori

http://www.dick-jokes.com/

Spoiler alert: Dick's podcast The Healing Hour of Laughter is coming out soon and will have a a guest plug from Jason Howell with RecoveryPeople and from Hope, the Infinite Recovery therapy pig.

On this episode of RecoveryPeople, Hosts Bob Bookwalter and Jason Howell welcome guest Genaro Sandoval, the Program Director at the Right Step, to discuss recovery and relapse prevention strategies for the Holidays. Whether your and ole time or a new comer, the Holidays can be stressful and/or throw you off your recovery routine. This podcast discuss several strategies you can use to celebrate safely through the Season.

Today on RecoveryPeople we with talk with Jace Downey about sex addiction and her journey towards sexual sobriety.  Jace breaks through the stigma and addresses common misconceptions related to sex addiction.  And most importantly, what she's learned along the way in order to remain sexually sober.  You can learn more about Jace's story and what she's learned about battling sex addiction on her website... www.suddenlycelibate.com

Today on RecoveryPeople we chat with Marilee Odendahl about Overdose Awareness Day in Austin, Tx.  Since losing her son to an overdose in 2007, she's become very involved in raising awareness and helping others deal with their loss.  Marilee talks about orginizations that have helped her like GRASP(Grief Recovery as Substance Passing).  Another group, Broken No More, has also played a major role in her support and purpose.  

Today on Recovery People Podcast we talk about UNITE to Face Addiction on October 4th in Washington, D.C.  Our guest, Donald McFarland talks about who is going to be there and why YOU should be, too!!  It's going to be a historic event bringing ten of thousands of people together on the National Mall in order to raise awareness around addiction and recovery.

Today on the show we talk with Merlissa Alfred and Jason Howell about the Affordable Care Act an how it could affect the landscape of care in Recovery.  Has the Supreme Court paved the way for a "Texas Way" system instead of Obamacare?  Listen and get involved!  #HellYes4Recovery

Today on Recovery People, we talk about student recovery on college campuses with Sierra Castedo, Director at the Center for Students in Recover at the University of Texas.  The mission of the CSR is to provide a supportive community where students in recovery, and in hope of recovery, can achieve academic success while enjoying a genuine college experience free from alcohol and other drugs.  We also talk about how the program’s success at UT Austin has paved the way for similar centers at all of UT’s campuses throughout Texas.  If you’re in college and think you may need help…this show is for you!  

Also, if you’re in high school and already in recovery, Sierra has some great information that could help you while selecting a university that would support you and your recovery.  Check out the CSR’s website while you listen!

http://www.utexas.edu/student/studentaffairs/recovery/

Today on RecoverPeople we talk about Grief Recovery with Vicki Hagadorn, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and life coach.  Vicki offers a unique perspective with 22 years of sobriety and 12 years experience leading people through the Grief Recovery Outreach Program.  In this episode, we talk about the sources, causes and conditions of grief.  Vicki also fills us in on the  solution found in The Grief Recovery Method.  It’s a great way to expand your “Spiritual Tool-kit” when the going gets tough.  While you listen, check out her websitewww.freedomfromgrief.com 

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