Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
In this podcast we explore the world of youth drug prevention. We highlight the things that are working in substance use prevention and learn from one another in the field. This is NOT a show featuring only authors, speakers and founders of companies. We also interview people who are working with youth on a daily basis who can discuss what's currently happening in our schools and communities around the U.S. The Drug Prevention Power Hour is for... Prevention professionals, school counselors, principals, vice principals, social workers, school psychologists, coalitions, prevention specialists, school resource officers (SROs), juvenile justice professionals, parent teacher organization members (PTO), parent teacher association members (PTA), alcohol education (AODA), superintendents, greek life, college orientation, athletics, and human services. Our host is Jake White, the creator of Party.0 and Vive18. He's a youth prevention expert who started a peer-led youth movement where students host his signature "sober parties" for their peers - showing that you can fit in, make friends and have fun without using drugs and alcohol. His presentations, curriculum, programs and educational experiences are being used all over the country to help students make better decisions around substance use. His goal for every episode is to educate listeners on prevention, highlight new ideas and inspire us to keep saving lives through our efforts.
Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
Recovery, Resilience & Rebuilding Your Life | Episode 159 with Marci Hopkins
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Recovery is about more than overcoming addiction—it's about rediscovering hope, healing from trauma, and creating a life filled with purpose.
In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, Jake White sits down with Marci Hopkins recovery advocate, author, TV host, and speaker—to discuss her personal recovery journey and the lessons she's learned about resilience, mental health, and lasting transformation. Marci shares practical strategies for overcoming shame, building self-worth, and helping others realize that they're not broken—they're capable of change.
Takeaways
Recovery is about getting your life back, not giving something up.
Healing begins when we replace shame with hope and self-compassion.
The CARE Framework—Communicate, Ask for Help, Reinforce Boundaries, and Embrace Your Worth—provides practical tools for personal growth.
Small daily habits and healthy coping skills can create lasting change through neuroplasticity.
Strong relationships, community, and asking for help are essential for long-term recovery.
Prevention and recovery both benefit from teaching resilience, emotional wellness, and healthy life skills.
Connect with Marci Hopkins
Chaos to Clarity: Seeing the Signs and Breaking the Cycles
Wake Up, You're Not Broken
https://wakeupwithmarci.com
Instagram: @wakeupwithmarcy
For feedback, questions and new episode ideas...
jake@vive18.com
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