The HeArt of Recovery
The National Center for Advocacy and Recovery, Inc. (NCAAR) launched The HeArt of Recovery in 2022 to provide a safe space to discuss mental health, and the evolving addiction recovery landscape. Hosted by NCAAR's Community Coordinator, Tonia Ahern, The HeArt of Recovery aims to elevate the voices of those who feel voiceless through storytelling, and propel advocacy efforts in New Jersey and beyond.
Episodes
7 episodes
Youth Holds the Key: A Discussion with Vinayak Menon
In this episode, Tonia sits down with Vinayak Menon, founder of the Princeton Overdose Prevention Project (POP), Princeton University's first student-led advocacy group dedicated to raising awareness about the opioid crisis through education.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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28:38
Meet Owl Grey Fire (aka Stephen Kavalkovich), Shamanic Healer with Ancient Healing Pathways
"The frequency of love is much higher than the frequency of fear." In this episode, Tonia sits down with Shamanic Healer, Owl Grey Fire aka Stephen Kavalkovich (he/him) from Ancient healing Pathways in Marlton, New Jersey. Stephen...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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42:42
Newark Community Street Team's Divad Sanders: Empowering Individuals and Supporting Communities
Divad Sanders of Newark Community Street Team (NCST) discusses the crucial role of understanding and addressing the root causes of trauma in individuals and communities. Divad also emphasizes the importance of relationships in navigating these ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:00:39
Overdose Awareness Day- Moving Mountains Through Grief and Healing
In celebration of International Overdose Awareness Day, listen to a tremendous advocate, clinician, and mother, Abby Boxman. She shares her story by celebrating her son, Justin, who suffered from a fatal overdose 12 years ago. Abby harnes...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:21
We are Humans, Not Labels
Nikki Tierney is a "Wonder Woman" who shares her inspirational story in this episode. Nikki touches on her lived experience and how she fell into advocacy work due to her own recovery obstacles. Nikki and Tonia discuss Recover...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:14
Celebrating Women and Sharing Surprises of Recovery
Today we welcome guests Kay Ellis, author of My Opioid Journey through Hell, Hope, and Healing and Recovery Advocate Sheilah Powell CPRS, NCPRESS, RCP-F. Kay and Sheilah sit down with Tonia and Heather to discuss what surprises may awa...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:54
