Healing Voices Project: Sharing Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage.

Peer Support Through Grief: How Rick’s Place Helps Families Heal.

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 21:23:24 +0000

Peer Support Through Grief: How Rick’s Place Helps Families Heal. Therese Ross and Betsy Flores from Rick's Place join us for an enlightening discussion about finding support and healing after experiencing a death.

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When a broken spirit collides with truth and honesty. Harvey McNulty at Balanced Recovery.

mktourville@gmail.com (Harvey McNulty, Les Tingley, Mike Tourville) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

When a broken spirit collides with truth and honesty.

Harvey McNulty shares his story of 20 years of substance use, his recovery path and what led to his work at Balanced Recovery in East Longmeadow, MA.

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Child Trafficking? Not in My Backyard! Krystyna B and Talia M with RFK Community Alliance.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:29:07 +0000

Krystyna Boisjolie and Talia Magnani from the RFK Community Alliance in Massachusetts discuss the many ways they help support people and families facing complicated challenges, and provide education, awareness, and protection for our children against the perils of predators.

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From Stubbornness to Surrender. Michela Snape with Compass Recovery

mktourville@gmail.com (Michela Snape, Mike Tourville, Les Tingley) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:26:19 +0000

From Stubbornness to Surrender. Michela Snape with Compass Recovery Treatment Center shares her story of addiction and her rocky road recovery, and how it led to her new profession as Community Outreach Specialist at Compass.

It was a calling I couldn't ignore. Frank Shea from the Behavioral Health Network.

mktourville@gmail.com (Frank Shea, Mike Tourville, Les Tingley) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:32:13 +0000

It was a calling I couldn’t ignore.

Frank Shea joined us to talk about his journey from a software engineer career to Program Director at the Agawam Counseling Center, part of the Behavioral Health Network. Frank discusses topics that range from mental health stigma and coping mechanisms to couples therapy and therapy needs across the spectrum of life.

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Does Sound Heal? Exploring he the field of therapeutic music with Tenille Bentley

mktourville@gmail.com (Tenille Bentley, Mike Tourville, Les Tingley) — Sun, 5 Oct 2025 19:11:07 +0000

Does Sound Heal? More than you might know! We had a fascinating visit with Tenille Bentley, entrepreneur, award winning director of “Wellbeing” Orchestra & Emotional Literacy Program, a visionary in the field of therapeutic music, and one of Australia's Leading Authorities on Wellbeing, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership & Mental Health.

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Delivering compassionate psychiatric and substance use care. Kimberley Lee, from MiraVista Behavioral Health Center

mktourville@gmail.com (Kim Lee, Les Tingley, Mike Tourville) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:04:25 +0000

Delivering compassionate psychiatric and substance use care. Kimberley Lee, Chief of Creative Strategy and Development at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center discusses treatment options at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke, MA

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You Can Change What You Want: Demystifying Hypnosis, with Christina Di Nardo-Dupre.

mktourville@gmail.com (Cristina di Nardo-Dupre, Les Tingley, Mike Tourville) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 19:05:05 +0000

You Can Change What You Want: Demystifying Hypnosis. Cristina Di Nardo-Dupre discusses her book, The Best You Through Hypnosis, and shows how hypnosis can work for trauma, anxiety, addiction, depression and other bad habits.

www.duprehypnosis.com

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A Story of Resilience: Overcoming Life's Toughest Setbacks. Andy Campbell

mktourville@gmail.com (Andy Campbell, Mike Tourville, Les Tingley) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:52:29 +0000

A Story of Resilience: Overcoming Life's Toughest Setbacks. Andy Campbell, author of Overcoming Life's Toughest Setbacks, shares his breakthrough core beliefs that helped him overcome childhood sexual abuse, stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and the suicide of his child.

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I Didn’t Know Who I Was: From Deception and Drinking to Finding a New Life, with Jeff Daniels

mktourville@gmail.com (Jeff Daniels, Les Tingley, Mike Tourville) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:25:42 +0000

I Didn’t Know Who I Was: Jeff Daniels, from Deception and Drinking to Finding a New Life.

Jeff openly shares how sobriety forced him to face himself for the first time, why honesty became his lifeline, and how life became so much better without alcohol. It’s a story of fear, transformation, and finally learning to be someone free of drinking and deception.

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A Deeper Dive into EMDR Therapy with Hayley Pepin and Ashely Dunn at Northstar Recovery.

mktourville@gmail.com (Hayley Pepin, Ashley Dunn, Les Tingley, Mike Tourville) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:33:25 +0000

A Deeper Dive into EMDR Therapy with Hayley Pepin and Ashely Dunn at Northstar Recovery.

EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is a form of psychotherapy that is used for treating trauma-related disorders. It was initially developed to help individuals with PTSD but is now used more frequently to treat depression, anxiety, addiction, and a wide range of mental health conditions.

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What is EMDR Therapy? Hayley Pepin and Ashley Dunn with Northstar Recovery.

mktourville@gmail.com (Ashley Dunn, Mike Tourville, Hayley Pepin, Les Tingley) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 14:04:33 +0000

Introduction to EMDR Therapy with Hayley Pepin and Ashley Dunn with Northstar Recovery.

Ashley Dunn shares her recovery story, and what led to her role as Program Coordinator at Northstar Recovery. Hayley and Ashley also discuss the benefits of EMDR Therapy.

also known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

www.northstarrecoverycenter.com

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Peer to Peer support with Joely Feder from MA Young People in Recovery

mktourville@gmail.com (Joely Feder, Les Tingley, Mike Tourville) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 15:23:00 +0000

Peer to Peer support for young people in recovery with Joely Feder. Joely Feder with MA Young People in Recovery, talks about her personal story of how anxiety, depression, and OCD led to substance abuse, but more importantly she talks about her path to recovery and how she is helping young adults battle addiction.

www.mypir.org

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From Super Dad to Fugitive, the story of Bart

mktourville@gmail.com (Les Tingley, Mike Tourville) — Sat, 17 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

From Super Dad to Fugitive, the story of Bart

From the book Voices from the Fallen, a man named Bart takes us through the beginnings of family life to chaos, being on the run, jail time, and rehabilitation.

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Exploring the ancient benefits of Reiki Therapy with Heidi Blackak

mktourville@gmail.com (Les Tingley, Mike Tourville, Heidi Blackak) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:45:05 +0000

Our friend Heidi Blackak, Reiki Master, joined us recently for an enlightening conversation about the ancient healing benefits of Reiki Therapy; an often overlooked or misunderstood therapy. Heidi explains how Reiki works and how it can help people cope with grief, trauma, and anxiety, and clear negative energy to promote both physical and mental health.
See Heidi's website at
www.whispersofcalm.com
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Turning a Life of Turmoil and Chaos into a Mission of Saving Lives, Mark Jachym

mktourville@gmail.com (Les Tingley, Mike Tourville, Mark Jachym) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Turning a Life of Turmoil and Chaos into a Mission of Saving Lives. Mark Jachym shares his path to ten years of sobriety, and experiences as a recovery coach, outreach coordinator, and his approach to helping people and their families through the challenges of addiction.

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Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), with Sue Dexter

mktourville@gmail.com (Les Tingley, Mike Tourville, Sue Dexter) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:40:21 +0000

Sue Dexter, founder of Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is creating awareness about the effects of TBI and shares her personal story of how she and her family have coped through the years with family members' TBI injuries. Traumatic brain injury can have wide-ranging physical and psychological effects. Some signs or symptoms may appear immediately after the traumatic event, while others may appear days or weeks later, even years later.
Also see: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJeN_88CRdYiEVf2qjsXBA

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A Mother's 15 Year Nightmare, from the book Voices from the Fallen

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Courtney Caruso) — Sun, 9 Mar 2025 14:31:51 +0000

A Mother's 15 Year Nightmare, from the book Voices from the Fallen. How a family copes through the trials of two of their young adult children's heroin addiction.

Read by the author, Mike Tourville, and Courtney Caruso.

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A Fatal Secret. The story of Jennifer

mktourville@gmail.com (Les Tingley, Mike Tourville, Courtney Caruso) — Sun, 2 Feb 2025 21:02:01 +0000

A Fatal Secret. The story of Jennifer, from the book Voices from the Fallen. This story shows the consequences of keeping addiction from those closest to you, and the importance of seeking help early as possible.
Read by the author, Mike Tourville and Courtney Caruso.

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Living with the Little Devil Man.

mktourville@gmail.com (Lina Lisette, Les Tingley, Mike Tourville) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:25:33 +0000

Living with the Little Devil Man. A story about Sterling, a vibrant, energetic young man who struggled with his demons, and how his life impacted his friends and family. This is from a chapter in Voices from the Fallen, and originally from the book, Living with the little Devil Man, by Lina Lisette.

This is read by the author of books, Mike Tourville and Lina Lisette

If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair. Gabe Quaglia

mktourville@gmail.com (Gabe Quaglia, Mike Tourville, Les Tingley) — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Gabe Quaglia talk about the Folding Chair Project he founded to bring light to marginalized people who feel denied, excluded, or stigmatized and investigate ways people who use drugs are denied human rights and compassionate care. Their goal is to alleviate them through research, education, advocacy, and direct access. www.foldingchairproject.com

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Introducing a young man named Jack Jonah, from the book Voices from the Fallen.

mktourville@gmail.com (Kirk Jonah, Mike Tourville, Les Tingley) — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 22:43:35 +0000

Introducing a young man named Jack Jonah, from the book Voices from the Fallen. As read by the author Mike Tourville, along with Kirk Jonah, Jack's dad. How can a family cope with the unexpected loss of their 19-year-old son from a fatal overdose? And what signs should parents be aware of that might lead to substance use?

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www.jackjonahfoundation.org

Inspired at an early age, Amanda Hichborn shares experiences as a mental health counselor.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Amanda Hichborn) — Sun, 1 Dec 2024 12:31:00 +0000

Amanda Hichborn, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, shares her observations and experiences in her many roles as a clinician, director, in-home therapist, and establishing a recovery center.

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Jonathan Alpert’s passionate pursuit of helping others while overcoming his own personal challenges.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Jonathan Alpert) — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:20:00 +0000

Passionate mental health worker Jonathan Alpert shares his experiences working with clients of various issues including PTSD and advocating for the homeless, while overcoming his own challenges of being visually and hearing impaired.

From drinking, drugs, jail, and homeless, Harvey McNulty's rocky path to recovery.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Harvey McNulty) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:06:09 +0000

Harvey McNulty shares his story of addiction, incarceration, and homelessness, and the changes that led him to completing his education and becoming a Treatment Advocate at Swift River Addiction Campuses.

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How I Overcame the Shame of Losing Both my Parents to Opioid Addiction, ESPN sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler.

mktourville@gmail.com (Les Tingley, Mike Tourville, Lauren Sisler) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000

How I Overcame the Shame of Losing Both my Parents to Opioid Addiction, ESPN sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler, discusses her now book, Shatterproof, and shares how she was able to find joy after grief and shame.

www.laurensisler.com

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This is MY problem, not YOURS Jeff

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This episode titled This is MY problem, not YOURS! is from the book Voices from the Fallen and is read by the author. How can a grandfather in his mid-fifties become addicted to heroin? And how does his family cope and survive the turmoil? There is much to learn from Jeff’s story.

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The scariest day in my life turned into the best decision I ever made. Nicole Amendola

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Nicole Amendola) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:45:00 +0000

The scariest day in my life turned into the best decision I ever made. Nicole Amendola shares her story of recovery from alcohol and cocaine and her path to becoming a Treatment Advocate at Swift River Addiction Campus.

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Breaking free from trauma, addiction, and death. Read from the book Voices from the Fallen. Jason Cunningham's courageous story is read by the author, Mike Tourville.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley) — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 13:37:05 +0000

Breaking free from trauma, addiction, and death. A chapter called breaking the Chains of Trauma, from the book Voices from the Fallen. Jason Cunningham's courageous story is read by the author, Mike Tourville.

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Overcoming infidelity and a manipulative sex addict. Vernon Baumrind, author of Deceit.

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:01:58 +0000

Vernon Baumrind, author of Deceit, tells his story of perseverance through his custody battles against formidable odds using wiretapping. And the devastating effects of infidelity, sex addiction, and a manipulative gynecologist.

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Relating to the client at every level. Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group

mktourville@gmail.com (Les Tingley, Mike Tourville, Matthew O'Malley) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:45:58 +0000

Relating to the client at every level. Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group discusses his addiction from an early age and what led to forming the Empower Health Group in Northampton MA.

www.empowerhg.com

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Turning childhood trauma into a career of changing lives. Christina Dillon from the Springfield Impact Center.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Christina Dillon, Les Tingley) — Sat, 8 Jun 2024 19:35:37 +0000

Turning childhood trauma into a career of changing lives. Christina Dillon from the Springfield Impact Center, a Program of the Gandara Center, discusses her challenging and disruptive childhood and what led to her position of helping others through issues of trauma, mental health, substance use, and homelessness.

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Emerging from the depths of despair. Mark Jachym shares his incredible journey.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Mark Jachym, Les Tingley) — Sun, 19 May 2024 13:54:42 +0000

Emerging from the depths of despair. Mark Jachym shares his incredible journey from his darkest days to becoming a recovery coach and outreach work.

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Coalitions, Community, and Connections… Anaamika Nair from the Gandara Center.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 3 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Coalitions, Community, and Connections… Anaamika Nair from the Gandara Center imagines a world without addiction and how coalition building, community engagement, and connecting people are helping to make a difference in the world.

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Finding freedom from the depths of depression. With Ken Zulu

mktourville@gmail.com (Ken Zulu, Les Tingley, Mike Tourville) — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ken Zulu shares his spiritual recovery from alcoholism and depression to a newfound life of freedom.

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Hopeless, homeless and invisible, to making a difference in other peoples lives.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Leigha Neiford) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Hopeless, homeless and invisible, Leigha Neiford now makes a positive impact on others.

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Where behavioral health meets nature, spirit, and healing.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Tracy McManmon) — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Healing Hearts Sanctuary with Tracy McManmon. Tracy discusses the programs at the Healing Hearts Sanctuary in Worthington, MA , where behavioral health meets a natural environment of belonging, community, and healing.

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Gabe Quaglia, 20 years of abuse to Advocacy, Narcan Trainer, and Greief Support

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Gabriel Quaglia) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Gabriel Quaglia 20 years of abuse to Advocacy, Narcan Trainer, and Peer Grief Support . Gabe speaks about his addiction, work at SADOD, and what to expect Narcan when administering Narcan.

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You are more than your circumstances. Richard Johnson, from the New North Citizens' Council

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Richard Johnson) — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:15:00 +0000

You are more than your circumstances.

Richard Johnson from Springfield, MA, shares the “scenic route” he took to turn his life around from drugs, alcohol and incarceration to Program Director of the New North Citizens' Council, Overdose Prevention Master Trainer and Harm Reductionist, and member of several State, Regional, and Local Planning and Advisory boards.

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"Honesty was the antidote to my disease." Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Matthew O'Malley) — Fri, 9 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Honesty was the antidote to my disease." Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group in Northampton MA describes his addiction and his path to recovery and forming the Empower Health Group.

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Who are our teenagers listening to? Ananda Lennox, with the CARE Coalition

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Ananda Lennox, Les Tingley) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:04:22 +0000

Who are our teenagers listening to? Ananda Lennox, a mom of 3 teenagers and Care Coalition Coordinator in West Springfield MA, shares her insights and initiatives, and effective ways to get our teens' and young adult's attention.

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How can we keep up with the need for grief support? Laura Vargas from SADOD

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Laura Vargas) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Laura Vargas SADOD

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A personal approach to recovery, and exploring EMDR Therapy with Kayla Rigali and Hayley Pepin from Northstar Recovery Center.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Kayla Rigali, Hayley Pepin) — Fri, 8 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000

A personal approach to recovery, and exploring EMDR Therapy. Kayla Rigali and Hayley Pepin from Northstar Recovery Center discuss innovative therapeutic approaches and outpatient services at Northstar (www.northstarrecoverycenter.com).

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Addressing the dire need for women's housing with the Michael J Dias Foundation.

Fri, 8 Dec 2023 17:40:10 +0000

The Michael J Dias Foundation staff discussed the path of success for men, and the need for a woman's house in western Mass. With Karen Blanchard, Adam Bartlett and John Shea.

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From Enforcer to Evangelist - A revisit with our friend Ocho, aka Michael Ochotorena.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Michael Ochoterena, Les Tingley) — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

From Enforcer to Evangelist - A revisit with our friend Ocho, aka Michael Ochotorena. Ocho openly talks about his past life as a gang member, heroin addict, loan shark enforcer, time in and out of prisons, and his total transformation to a professional actor, director, evangelist, and motivational speaker. And his most important role as a husband and father.

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Love, support, and a safe environment. The Michael J. Dias Foundation in Springfield MA.

Fri, 3 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Love, support, and a safe environment. Karen Blanchard, Executive Director of the Michael J. Dias Foundation, along with John Shea and Adam Bartlett discuss their work and mission at the foundation for men struggling with addiction. www.mdiasfoundation.org.

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From Ashes to Awesome! Chuck LaFlange tells his compelling story.

mktourville@gmail.com (Chuck LaFlange, Les Tingley, Mike Tourville) — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:22:00 +0000

From Ashes to Awesome! After 25 years in active addiction, Chuck LaFlange tells his compelling story of how he pulled away from the highs and lows, his short-term successes as a serial entrepreneur, to complete unmanageability of his life headed for tragedy. And now hosts his successful Ashes to Awesome podcast.

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The healing effect of coaching, coping, and connecting. With Chris Rich, Certified Life Coach

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Chris Rich, Les Tingley) — Fri, 6 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000

The healing effect of coaching, coping, and connecting. Chris Rich, Certified Life Coach, shares how coaching can help handle emotions, connect with loved ones, and navigate the unknown.

www.chrisrichcoaching.com

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Transforming lives with energy and passion with Kevin Rosario from Gosnold Behavioral Health.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Kevin Rosario, Les Tingley) — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 14:44:40 +0000

Transforming lives with energy and passion, Kevin Rosario from Gosnold Behavioral Health discusses the various programs at Gosnold that have helped individuals, families, and communities through recovery for over 50 years.

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Fighting the battle from many fronts. With Zeno Temple and Tony Simmons.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Zeno Temple, Tony Simmons) — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:30:20 +0000

Fighting the battle from many fronts. Zeno Temple, current law student and Community Safety and Outeach Specialist, and Tony Simmons, Director of Community and Safety Outeach at the Hampden County DA Office in Springfield, MA, discuss a multitude of programs that address addiction, internet safety, and other pressing issues affecting our communities.

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Two determined moms come together to address youth substance use with the CLOSE Community

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Les Tingley, Chris Rich, Amy Higgins) — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Two determined moms come together to address youth substance use with the CLOSE Community. Amy Higgins and Chris Rich, from two completly different backgrounds, find a common cause that led to a close friendship, and their work with the CLOSE Community organization.

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I threw it all away! Kevin Rosario with Gosnold Behavioral Health

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Kevin Rosario, Les Tingley) — Fri, 8 Sep 2023 19:30:00 +0000

I threw it all away! Kevin Rosario, now with Gosnold Behavioral Health, talks about his “unsettled business” and “emotional void” that led to alcohol and drug abuse, dealing drugs, jail time, and ultimately, a renewed spirit that turned his life around.

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Taking initiatives toward a a safer community with Tony Simmons and Gina Anslemo

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Sat, 2 Sep 2023 15:28:40 +0000

Taking initiatives toward a a safer community with Tony Simmons,and Gina Anslemo, Director and Deputy Director respectively, of the Community Saftey and Outreach Unit at the Hampden County DA office, discuss the multiple projects affecting high-risk youth or victims of violence, including women, children, elders and persons with disabilities.

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A CLOSE Community with Paul McNeil and Catherine Mulcahy

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000

A CLOSE Community with Paul McNeil and Catherine Mulcahy

How one Massachusetts town addresses youth substance abuse and the impact of substance use disorders.

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HVP EP 47 Part 2: The disease of more, taking everything away with Shawn Martin

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Shawn Martin, Les Tingley) — Tue, 8 Aug 2023 14:13:16 +0000

The disease of more, taking everything away. Part 2: Shawn Martin, promising young athlete and college student describes the progression of his addiction that changed his future, and his path to recovery giving him a new life.

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The disease of more, taking everything away. Shawn Martin Part 1

mktourville@gmail.com (Shawn Martin, Les Tingley, Mike Tourville) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +0000

The disease of more, taking everything away. Part 1. Shawn Martin, promising young athlete and college student describes the progression of his addiction that changed his future.

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Something Bigger than me saved my life. Josh Ouimet from Michael J Dias Foundation

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:22:50 +0000

Something Bigger than me saved my life. Josh Ouimet from Michael J Dias Foundation shares his path to recovery and his involevment with the Michael J Dias Foundation.

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I'm ONE bad decision away! David Baker shares his struggles with alcohol, drugs, incarceration, rehab, and recovery and what led to his role as a board member at the Michael J. Dias Foundation.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, David Baker) — Fri, 7 Jul 2023 17:59:36 +0000

I'm ONE bad decision away! David Baker shares his struggles with alcohol, drugs, incarceration, rehab, and recovery and what led to his role as a board member at the Michael J. Dias Foundation.

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The House of the Recovering Sons. Karen Blanchard, Adam Bartlett, and John Shea talk about the successful programs and their work at Michael's House, and their personal paths that led them to the Michael J Dias Foundation

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000

The House of the Recovering Sons. Karen Blanchard, Adam Bartlett, and John Shea talk about the successful programs and their work at Michael's House, and their personal paths that led them to the Michael J Dias Foundation

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A Warm Welcome into our Living Room. Katie Patterson adn Tatiana Shearer from BHN

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Katie Patterson, Tatiana Shearer) — Fri, 9 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

A Warm Welcome into our Living Room. Katie Patterson and Tatiana Shearer, Certified Peer Sprcialists at BHN talk about the success of the Living Room, through peer support, encouragement and guidance.

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Destined to be a Social Worker since early childhood, Joy Ifill Vice President at Behavioral Health Network

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Sat, 20 May 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Destined to be a Social Worker since early childhood, Joy Ifill, Vice President at Behavioral Health Network, discusses the many facets of treatment programs offered at BHN.

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The Ultimate Survivor: Kevin LeBeau

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Kevin LeBeau) — Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Ultimate Survivor: Kevin LeBeau talks about his emergence from addiction, homelessness, a life threating accident, his heart transplant, and above all, surviving an all out brawl with Chuck E. Cheese.

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A Clean Slate, A New Life, with James Biscoe

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, James Biscoe) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

A Clean Slate, A New Life. James Biscoe, Sr Area Manager at Clean Slate shares his personal experience and descibes outpatient treatment options including Suboxone and Vivitrol as part of an individualized treatment plan, and also sheds some light on the dangers of Xylazine.

A Miraculous Recovery with Mark Jachym

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Mark Jachym) — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:22:01 +0000

A Miraculous Recovery with Mark Jachym who shares his inspiring story of recovery, and his work as a recovery coach and community outeach coordinator at the Springfield Comprehensive Treatment Center.

The Spiritual Threads of Healing with author Judith Cosby

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Judith Cosby) — Fri, 7 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000

The Spiritual Threads of Healing with author Judith Cosby, where she discusses how spirituality and journaling can enhance healing through challenging times.
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A New Life Through Recovery with John Shea

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Tue, 4 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000

A New Life Through Recovery. John Shea shares his story of recovery, how he turned his life around and is now using his experience to help others through his position of Assistant Director of Operations at the Michael J. Dias Foundation.

The Life Changing program at the Springfield Rescue Mission

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Kevin Ramsdell) — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:10:50 +0000

The Life Changing Program at the Springfield Rescue Mission. Kevin Ramsdell, CEO of the Springfield Rescue Mission discusses various ways the mission serves the community, the educational program, upcoming events, and future plans.
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Introducing the DART program with Kathi Cotugno

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Kathi Cataugno) — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Introducing the DART program with Kathi Cotugno. Kathi discusses her role at the Drug Addiction Recovery Team (DART), and her personal experience that led to her work with DART.
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The Winter Walk, raising awareness about homelessness with Ari Barbinell.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:15:00 +0000

The Winter Walk, raising awareness about homelessness. Ari Barbinell shares information about the Winter Walk program (winterwalk.org) to bring communities together, create awareness, and support local programs in the areas of mental illness, and substance use addiction.

Can you be addcited to processed foods? Fitness Coach and author David Greenwaly

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville and David Greenwalt) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Can you be addicted to processed foods? David Greenwalt, Certified Health Coach, fitness expert, and author of The Leanness Lifestyle, discusses food addiction and the effect processed food has on your mental health.

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The Magic of Surrender with KUTE BLACKSON, Inspirational speaker, transformational teacher, and author of The Magic of Surrender discusses the spiritual side of recovery.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

KUTE BLACKSON, Inspirational speaker, transformational teacher, and author of The Magic of Surrender and You, Are. The. One. discusses the spiritual side of recovery what doee surrendering actually mean.
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The Kid from the South Bronx Who Never Gave Up, with John Giordano

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The Kid from the South Bronx Who Never Gave Up, with John Giordano.
John shares his experience with addiction, recovery, running treatment centers, and his new Ketamine Infusion and Wellness Center. And also talks about his latest book, The Kid from the South Bronx Who Never Gave Up.

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HVP EP 27 Breaking the Chains of Trauma, Jason Cunningham shares his remarkable story of recovery.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Jason Cunningham) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Jason Cunningham shares his remarkable story of recovery, from early childhood trauma and drug addiction, to his new found life helping others through substance abuse challenges, as featured in the the book Voices from the Fallen: True Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage. Jason's chapter is called Breaking the Chains of Trauma.

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Jail was the best thing that ever happened to me! Adam Bartlett from the Michael J Dias Foundation

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Adam Bartlett) — Mon, 5 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000

"Jail was the best thing that ever happened to me"! Adam Bartlett from the Michael J. Dias Foundation shares his story from a career as a police officer, his injury that led to an addiction, a desperate robbery, and his current work as a leader at a recovery center.

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HVP Ep 25 Care Reimagined at MiraVista

mktourville@gmail.com (Dr. Katie Krauskopf, Roberto Agrait, Mike Tourville) — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Dr. Katie Krauskopf and Roberto Agrait from MiraVista Behavioral Health Center share their expertise, observations, and discuss the treatment programs offered at MiraVista in Holyoke MA.

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Dr. Lina Racicot, Living with the Little Devil Man author, and Director of Graduate Psycholgy at AIC College

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville, Dr. Lina Racicot, Les Tingley) — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:08:57 +0000

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Keith Knotek - One Cop's Journey through alcoholsim, depression and trauma.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Sat, 5 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Keith Knotek, author of From Sorrow to Amazing Grace: One Cop's Journey and Gunrunner: the Mario Oliveira Story, and also retired CA Sheriff's Sergeant and Police Commander shares his experiences with alcoholism, depression, and trauma.

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Magda Colon, with 20 years in the field of substance abuse disorder, talks about her work at Learn to Cope

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Sat, 8 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Magda Colon, with over 20 years in the field of substance abuse disorder discusses her work as a Regional Manager at Learn to Cope.
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Michael Blanchard, award winning author and photographer, shares his inspiring story of recovery

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Michael Blanchard, award winning photographer and author of Fighting For My Life and Through a Sober Lens, shares how his personal story of recovery led to a new passion, a new life, and how his writing and photography is helping others through addiction.

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Julie Rocco-Jewels shares her story of addiction, homelessness, and the miracle of survival.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Julie Rocco-Jewels courageously shares how she endured sixteen years of heroin addiction, homelssness, the loss of loved ones, and the miracle of her survivial.

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State Senator John Velis from western MA discusses his thoughts and initiatives to help combat the opioid crisis, the dangers of fentanyl, and ways to prevent overdoses.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Sat, 9 Jul 2022 12:30:00 +0000

State Senator John Velis from western MA discusses his thoughts and initiatives to help combat the opioid crisis, the dangers of fentanyl, and ways to prevent overdoses.

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Healing Voices Project Jon Cunningham shares his story of addiction, recovery and his new found life.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 27 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jon Cunningham, owner and chef at Joey's Deli in Agawam, MA shares his inspiring story of addiction, recovery, and his new found life.

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Dr. Peter Friedmann, MD, MPH, DFASAM, FACP, from Baystate Health discusses critical topics regarding his work as a medical professional and expertise in addiction medicine and Substance Abuse Disorder.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 20 May 2022 16:30:00 +0000

Dr. Peter Friedmann, MD, MPH, DFASAM, FACP, from Baystate Health discusses critical topics regarding his work as a medical professional in addiction medicine and Substance Abuse Disorder.

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Clay Hampton from the CT Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 6 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Clay Hampton from the CT Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services talks about his work assisting people in early / mid / long term recovery by addressing vocational and educational needs.

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Rebecca Helman, Lead Clinician at the Herren Project

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Rebecca Helman, Lead Clinician at the Herren Project, discusses what she’s learned from 20 years in the mental health field, and her private practice specializing in treating people with addiction, anxiety disorders, trauma and grief.

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West Springfield Police Chief Paul Connor shares his perspectives from a law enforcment point of view.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Paul Connor, West Springfield MA, Police Chief, shares his perspectives, changes, and progress in the area of substance abuse, from 26 years as a police officer, including 10 years in the Narcotics Bureau, a Captain and Chief of Police.

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Keith Brodeur on his experience with substance abuse and the loss of his brother.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:16:52 +0000

Keith Broduer talks about his experience as an RN, his work with mental illness, new programs he's intiated and the recent loss of his brother from addiction.

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Chris Denton talks about his years of drugs and alcohol, what changes led him to sobriety and his new found passion to help others struggling through addiction.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville and Chris Denton) — Fri, 8 Apr 2022 13:46:39 +0000

Chris Denton talks about his years of drugs and alcohol, hospitalization, what changes led him to sobriety, and his new found passion to help others struggling through addiction.

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Jonathan Hickory, Police Officer and Author of Break Every Chain

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 1 Apr 2022 16:27:03 +0000

Jonathan Hickory police officer and author of Break Every Chain discusses his childhood trauma, work as a police officer and alcoholism and how he broke free of his addiction, PTSD, and depression. Jonathan discusses his book Break Every Chain, now made into a major motion picture.

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Adam Bartlett from the Michael J Dias Foundation

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Adam Bartlett from the Michael J Dias Foundation opens up about his own addiction, his work as a police officer, and what led him to his current work at the Michael J Dias Foundation.

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Katie Shea bravely shares her own story of alcoholism and the loss of her son Brandon from addiction

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:10:42 +0000

Katie Shea shares bravely her story of alcoholism and the tragic loss of her son Brandon from addiction.

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Paige Tourville on growing up with an alcoholic father and her sisters battle with addiction.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Paige Tourville (Mike’s mom) talks about growing up with an alcoholic father, how her sister became addicted to drugs and alcohol, and the effects on her entire family.

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Kerri O'Connor, a woman in recovery, parent and veteran, courageously tells her trauma and triumph.

mktourville@gmail.com (Michael K Tourville, Les Tingley, Kerri O'Connor) — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:05:43 +0000

Kerri O,Connor, woman in recovery, proud parent, Gulf War Veteran, Agawam School Committee member, member of several local mental health and substance abuse programs, and local School District Mental Health and Training Coordinator, among many other programs, tells her emotional story of her own battles with alcoholism, and how her drinking affected her family and career. Kerri talks about how she overcame a relapse that almost ended her life.

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Barry Simpson, from Superdad to Fugitive, part II

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:20:13 +0000

Barry Simpson talks about the effect alcohol had on his judgment and decision making that shifted his life from being a suburban dad and little league coach to divorce, jail time, a violent relationship, and how he had to rebuild his life after losing everything.

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Michael Ochotorena, from Enforcer to Evangelist

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:05:00 +0000

Michael Ochotorena aka Ocho, openly talks about his past life as a gang member, heroin addict, loan shark enforcer, time in and out of prisons, and his total transformation to a professional actor, director, evangelist, and motivational speaker. And his most important role as a husband and father.

Keith Knotek, retired CA Sheriff's Sargeant and Police Commander, and author of From Sorrow to Amazing Grace: One Cop's Journey

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Thu, 3 Feb 2022 22:17:03 +0000

Keith Knotek shares his story of alcoholism, depression, and trauma, through his 30 years experience as a police officer and commander, his book From Sorrow to Amazing Grace: One Cop's Journey and how his experiences are portayed in the new movie One Cop's Journey.

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Cecilia Calabrese from Agawam, MA and Jason Campbell from Bridgeport, WV, both city councilors and concerned parents, discuss community initiatives and parenting through challenging times.

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:21:16 +0000

Our two guests today are Cecilia Calabrese (CC), an 18-year Agawam City Council member and mom of two young adults, and Jason Campbell, President of JC Films, newly elected Bridgeport City Council member, and most importantly, a dad with sons and daughters ranging from 5 to twenty something. CC and Jason share observations, concerns, and ideas to help children during the most critical and vulnerable years, when peer pressure and other outside influences can steer adolescents in the wrong direction.

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Dave Beaudet, Retired from the military, with an important message for veterans

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:00:47 +0000

Dave Beaudet, 25 years sober, speaks about his life and career in the military and how his life has changed since he stopped drinking.

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Courtney Soden Caruso, in honor of her brother Ryan Soden

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:30:19 +0000

Courtney Soden Caruso talks about how her family's life was affected after her younger brother Ryan passed away from an overdose. Courtney also discusses her own bout with cancer and how her brother's passing gave her the determination to beat her illness.

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Barry Simpson, from Superdad to Fugitive

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 22:05:00 +0000

Barry Simpson talks about how alcohol turned his life upside down, and how he went from being an involved dad, little league coach, and a successful chef and restaurant owner to living in a tattered tent in the woods on the run from the law. Barry also shares the effects drinking had on his family, his experiences in prison, getting "arrested" in his jail cell for making wine, and other bad decisions that came from excessive alcohol consumption.
In the end, Barry expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to turn his life around, his unlikely transformation from being a staunch atheist to a Christian, and his path to sobriety.

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Allison Gearing, a mom with a message

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:34:02 +0000

Allison Gearing shares her thoughts and memories about her son Alex, who passed away in January 2021. And also how she and her family are coping with their loss, how they move forward, and the importance of listening to others who have experienced the loss of a family member.
"You are not alone, although you might FEEL alone...if other families are reaching out, embrace that. There are so many people out there who care"

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A discussion with Dino Bedinelli, Executive Director at the Compass Recovery Treatment Center

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Wed, 8 Dec 2021 21:24:59 +0000

Dino Bedinelli, Executive Director of the Compass Recovery Treatment Center in Agawam, Mass, shares his experience as a counselor, clinician, and program director and discusses the challenges facing individuals struggling with substance abuse.

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Breaking the Chains of Trauma with Jason Cunningham

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Wed, 1 Dec 2021 14:08:20 +0000

Jason Cunningham shares his experiences of drug use through his adolescent years to adulthood, and how his bi-polar disorder, anxiety, and turbulent family life led to a heroin addiction. And more importantly, how he overcame his challenges, started a new productive life, and his mission to help others struggling with addiction.

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A discussion with Mayor William Sapelli of Agawam Massachusetts

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:09:07 +0000

Mayor Bill Sapelli shares the changes he's observed in the area of substance abuse over the years as a hockey coach, teacher, school superintendent, and mayor, as well as current challenges, and initiatives to combat the problem.

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A Cinician's Perspective from Chris Bernier M.Ed. LMHC LSW CADCII

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:53:50 +0000

Chris Bernier shares his thoughtful insights and valuable experience from a professional perspective, and also as a concerned parent. Chris provided commentary after each chapter in the book, Voices from the Fallen: True Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage, and also a summary at the end of the book.
Chris' contribution to the book and the podcast are very much appreciated!

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An intimate conversation with Dennis and Debbie Gonzalez from the Gandara Center

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Tue, 9 Nov 2021 20:12:02 +0000

Dennis and Debbie Gonzalez share their personal story of addiction and recovery, and discuss their work at the Gandara Center and the Holyoke Hospital ED where they work every day to help people and their families overcome the challenges of addiction.

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A visit with State Senator John C. Velis from western Massachusetts

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 13:20:54 +0000

State Senator John Velis discusses substance use in our communities as well as legislative initiatives to combat the epidemic and support those struggling.

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Interview with Dr. Lina Racicot, Director of Graduate Psychology at AIC College

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:44:45 +0000

DR. Racicot shares her personal story, and discusses her programs at American International College that address addiction.

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Healing Voices Project talks with Kevin Lebeau

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:31:15 +0000

Listen to Kevin share his story of recovery from the depths of alcoholism, desperation, and homelessness, through surgeries, heart transplants, and a car accident. And to today, with his work through the Gandara Center, and Hope for Holyoke, where he provides support for others through addiction and recovery.

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Interview with Kirk Jonah from the Jack Jonah Foundation

mktourville@gmail.com (Mike Tourville) — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:13:34 +0000

Join us in a discussion with Kirk Jonah, founder of the Jack Jonah Foundation as he shares his experience about losing his 19 year old son to a heroin overdose, and the work that the Jack Jonah Foundation is doing to combat addiction.

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