We're learning about the Recovery High School Program coming to St. Clair County Intervention Academy and its mission to provide a holistic education to youth who desire to recover from addiction.

To learn more about the program in St. Clair County, contact Scott Steenbergh at 586-215-6534 or email him at [email protected]

Hallie Bateman has some really good advice for humans, and her new book Directions packages it in simple yet profound illustrations.

Learn more about Hallie o her website here:

http://halliebateman.com/

Joani left her position as a university writing teacher to pursue her dream of writing a book. After experiencing some frustration with getting started, she imagined what it would be like if someone was waiting for her book. That's where Sarah Grayson was born.

Joani talks about her writing process and the protagonist of her first book, Sarah Grayson who is racing against the clock to finish her famous mother's novel.

Learn more about Joanie and The Audacity of Sarah Grayson at her website here:

https://joanielliott.com/

Artist, rapper, and poet, Propaganda, shares ideas from his new book, Terraform. What would it look like if we imagined a new way to live together as humans? What if we were honest about who we are and decided collectively to move to a new place of peace and brotherly love?

Learn more at Prop's website:

https://www.prophiphop.com/

Patrick Patterson joins Jessie for a frank conversation about the effects of opioid use and the troubling signs of addiction.

To learn more about support services for recovery in the Blue Water Area, visit:

www.bwroc.org

For access to services outside the Blue Water Area, SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

The helpline is: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Allyson Johnson wants to encourage people to enjoy all that U.S. National Parks have to offer, and NatGeo's new guidebooks to the National Parks can help.

Learn more about National Geographic's Secrets of the National Parks and Guide to National Parks of the United States here:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks

Melissa De La Cruz is a successful and prolific writer of YA fiction, and her latest book, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Road Trip, will appeal to fans of all ages.

Join us as Melissa shares how her ability to remember ever grudge she had in high school makes her such an amazing producer of books for young adults.

To learn more about Melissa and her writing, visit her website here:

https://melissa-delacruz.com/

Air Force Brigadier General Jim Demarest is on a mission to have the Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to his friend, U.S. Air Force Capt. Stephen R. Phillis.

Listen as General Demarest shares the story of Captain Phillis's heroic last moments during Desert Storm.

You can learn more in Air Force magazine here:

https://www.airforcemag.com/article/above-and-beyond/

Jayne Jones thought she had the flu until it refused to go away. After being diagnosed with diabetes, she did a major overhaul of her eating habits and her recipe book. Now, as the No Sugar Baker, she's helping others find a new way to eat, bake, and relate to food.

Learn more about Jayne on her website here:

https://nosugarbaker.com/

Robert Beatty set out to write books with a strong, female characters to inspire his daughters. His latest, Willa of Dark Hollow, is already on the bestseller list and making its way to the screen.

Learn more about Robert and Willa of Dark Hollow on his website:

https://robertbeattybooks.com/