Join Mary and Savannah on this conversation about being yourself and the acceptance that goes along with that. 

Savannah Carr is a certified peer counselor at an outpatient facility. She recently celebrated 13 years in recovery, 11/14/11.  - "I am a mother of six, a wife to an amazing man that has never raised his voice to me. I am a woman who has worked hard to find who I truly am and utilize my past experiences to inspire and support others on their journey. The small moments make the biggest impacts, the one small act of kindness can make all the difference for one person. I've been incredibly lucky to have had some of the most loving and compassionate people that have shown me the importance of human connections. I have overcome obstacles each day and have experienced more loss than most people and I've done it all in recovery."

Since 2003 Holding the Hope has provided expert training and consulting to international corporations, state and county governments and individual behavioral health provider agencies. The company has grown to include a team of trainers, consultants and speakers, all who are experts in their fields and all who bring their personal recovery story to their work.

With a wealth of expertise, insight and experience, Holding the Hope’s team of experts have helped transform the way mental health and addiction are viewed and treated in many counties and private agencies across the country. This team infuses hope into everything they do, and they’ll teach you how to do it too.

With Holding the Hope, it IS personal.

Join Mary and Joel on this conversation about Recovery and how they each found ways to do something different. 

Joel is dual diagnosed. He has been in recovery from SUD, depression, and anxiety for 10+ years. He has applied many tools learned over the years to navigate life on his own terms instead of reverting to a default and self medicating as he had for 17 years prior. He has a career and have been with the same employer for almost 5 years. He owns a home, a nice vehicle, and has a good credit score as a result of the working the steps, putting one foot in front of the other, and doing the next right thing.

Since 2003 Holding the Hope has provided expert training and consulting to international corporations, state and county governments and individual behavioral health provider agencies. The company has grown to include a team of trainers, consultants and speakers, all who are experts in their fields and all who bring their personal recovery story to their work.

With a wealth of expertise, insight and experience, Holding the Hope’s team of experts have helped transform the way mental health and addiction are viewed and treated in many counties and private agencies across the country. This team infuses hope into everything they do, and they’ll teach you how to do it too.

With Holding the Hope, it IS personal.

Empathy is Walking Alongside Somebody and Supporting them in Finding Their Own Answers. 

Join Mary and Doug in this conversation about Empathy and our own journeys. 

Doug Smith has 21 years of experience working in behavioral health services, including serving as a direct clinician, Clinical Director and Director of Clinical Development. He has a BS in Psychology from Eastern Oregon University and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level II. Doug has innovated many modern approaches to treatment services, including developing new patient-centered treatment models. He developed the Emotional Attachment Behavioral Therapy (EABT) model and speaks nationally to professionals in the field about its positive outcomes. Doug is the recipient of the Oregon Association of Addiction Professional’s 2023 Innovator of the Year Award as well as the 2018 Addiction Professional of the Year Community Service Award.

Since 2003 Holding the Hope has provided expert training and consulting to international corporations, state and county governments and individual behavioral health provider agencies. The company has grown to include a team of trainers, consultants and speakers, all who are experts in their fields and all who bring their personal recovery story to their work.

With a wealth of expertise, insight and experience, Holding the Hope’s team of experts have helped transform the way mental health and addiction are viewed and treated in many counties and private agencies across the country. This team infuses hope into everything they do, and they’ll teach you how to do it too.

With Holding the Hope, it IS personal.

Join Mary and Chandra in the all new conversation.  All new to each other and what the Mental Health Court is.  Plus many different aspects of "The Other 9" explored. 

Chandra was in active addiction for 27 years and thanks to the mental health court program and her peer support specialist, she was able to find her hope again.

Since 2003 Holding the Hope has provided expert training and consulting to international corporations, state and county governments and individual behavioral health provider agencies. The company has grown to include a team of trainers, consultants and speakers, all who are experts in their fields and all who bring their personal recovery story to their work.

With a wealth of expertise, insight and experience, Holding the Hope’s team of experts have helped transform the way mental health and addiction are viewed and treated in many counties and private agencies across the country. This team infuses hope into everything they do, and they’ll teach you how to do it too.

With Holding the Hope, it IS personal.

Join Mary and Ray through a positive and comfortable conversation about Ray's journey and knowing " I am the only one that can make me happy".

Stay Hopeful

 The journey of Greg's life started in December, 2016 when he decided there was no other alternative than to make a substantial change in his life and his mindset. He struggled with addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. His sons and daughters have had behavioral struggles and experienced physical and sexual abuse, as well as suicide thoughts.

He successfully navigated a CPS case and used many community resource supports and systems. In the family's effort to rebuild their lives and relationships with each other. This journey began at 50 years of age. Greg eventually came to work for and with many of the support systems that helped to assist his family.

Greg has numerous certificates, several working credentials. He is a instructor for and facilitator for unlocking your potential through legacy business cultures. He's a certified peer counselor and a certified peer counselor trainer. Greg does basic mediation training using a trauma-informed approach in all the work he does.

He's also a substance use disorder, family navigator. Greg is a member of the Fatherhood Council and the State's SUD Advisory Council.  Through his lived experience is Greg's desire to help empower families and give hope so that others may succeed in their journeys as well.

For twenty years, Mary Jadwisiak and Holding the Hope have been championing recovery.  

Mary understands the power of hope because her life has been transformed by it. Her personal story of recovery from PTSD, addiction, poverty and isolation is woven though out each keynote, workshop or consultation that she provides. Similarly, each trainer, keynote speaker and consultant that works with Holding the Hope brings their story of hope and recovery into their work. That’s what sets Holding the Hope apart- they all know what they’re talking about because they lived it.

This truly unique combination of lived experience with recovery and professional expertise is exactly what you are looking for. If you provide services to people who experience mental illness or addiction, Holding the Hope has something you need.

Relax and Smile.  And Just Enjoy the Picture Now.

Join Mary Jadwisiak and Sarah Jensen on this journey through Recovery and the challenges that come up along the way.

Stay Hopeful

Sarah Jensen is a dedicated leader in mental health advocacy, peer support, and program development, with a passion for empowering families and individuals through trauma-informed, culturally responsive care. 

As the Program Director at Dads MOVE, she oversees initiatives focused on youth violence prevention, family-centered support, and peer-driven services. She is also the founder of Holistic Solutions, where she provides training on holistic healing and Certified Peer Counseling.

With over a decade of experience in behavioral health, Sarah has facilitated peer support programs, supervised Certified Peer Support Specialists, and developed tools to enhance service accessibility. She is a national and international presenter on mental health topics, including trauma-informed care, peer support models, and family resilience.

Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and an Associate of Science in Human Services from Columbia College and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. Her commitment to social equity, advocacy, and holistic approaches drives her mission to create inclusive, effective mental health systems for families nationwide.

For twenty years, Mary Jadwisiak and Holding the Hope have been championing recovery.  

Mary understands the power of hope because her life has been transformed by it. Her personal story of recovery from PTSD, addiction, poverty and isolation is woven though out each keynote, workshop or consultation that she provides. Similarly, each trainer, keynote speaker and consultant that works with Holding the Hope brings their story of hope and recovery into their work. That’s what sets Holding the Hope apart- they all know what they’re talking about because they lived it.

This truly unique combination of lived experience with recovery and professional expertise is exactly what you are looking for. If you provide services to people who experience mental illness or addiction, Holding the Hope has something you need.

Join Mary in her first episode while she  chats with  John Murphy about the Guiding Principles of Recovery and most of all, Hope.