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On this episode of SOBER, Wisconsin Voices for Recovery Outreach Specialist, Aaron Clayborn, talks with Desilynn Smith about mental health, addiction and a lack of culturally competent resources for the BIPOC community. Desilynn is the Clinical Director of Gateway to Change, the Co-executive Director for Uniting Garden Homes and a Supervisor with Mental Health of America Wisconsin.

The newest episode of the SOBER podcast features Shelby Kuhn, MSW, LCSW, SAC interviewed by Wisconsin Voices for Recovery Outreach Specialist, Aaron Clayborn. A proud UW Madison graduate, Shelby has a wide breadth of experience in the social work field, and discusses how she shifted her social work practice from working with children and families to working with folks struggling with substance use. Aaron and Shelby talk about the relationship between mental health and addiction, and the work that is being done to support the recovery community.

Megan Birginal, Jesse Luer, Karli Schmitz and Jeff Sickinger join us on the SOBER podcast to speak on the importance of Narcan and some potential responses if you encounter stigma doing similar work.

Traci Goll, Director of Horizon High School, joins us on the SOBER podcast to speak more about the inspiring work that HHS is doing in the Madison, WI community. Traci discusses what a typical week looks like at the high school, inspiring stories of student success and staff involvement, how the school supports student wellbeing at all levels, and her advice for young people in recovery.

Mike Sheridan joins us to share his recovery story and various roles he has held in the community. He gives suggestions and useful strategies for maintaining recovery and building relationships in the community.

Joining us this month is Peter Barbuto and Ross Bacon. They both share all of the great work they are doing at Recovery Centers of America and where it's located!

Aaron Gabriel Perry is the Founder and President of the nationally recognized Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association whose mission is ensuring that Black men and boys living in under-represented communities, who bear the heaviest burden of disease and poor health status, have the opportunities to live fuller, healthier lives. Our motto, “It is the broken system that needs fixing, not Black men” On September 11, 2005, Aaron became the world’s first African American diabetic to complete the Ironman Triathlon, which is considered the world’s most grueling endurance event. Today he is recognized as an expert presenter by the CDC Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

Montee Ball & Jessica Geschke speak with Kurt Stapleton about his advocacy in Wisconsin! Please give it a listen!