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EMPOWERED Voices: Recovery to Resiliency
A heartfelt podcast series that brings to light the challenges and triumphs of families navigating substance use during and after pregnancy. Through compelling stories, expert insights, and actionable guidance, this series aims to empower listeners with understanding, compassion, and tools for support. From personal struggles to collective resilience, each episode is designed to foster empathy, break down stigmas, and promote healing within families and communities.
Podcasting since 2024 • 11 episodes
EMPOWERED Voices: Recovery to Resiliency
Latest Episodes
Episode 4: Finding your Voice: Mind, Body & Spirit
In this illuminating episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore the intricate interconnection between mind, body, and spirit in recovery. Joined by licensed clinical social worker Rachel Williams and distinguished psychologist Dr...
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Episode 3: Substance Use in the Media
In this thought-provoking episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore the powerful influence media has on public perception of substance use disorders. Joined by Emmy-winning executive producer Peter Reiss and communications exper...
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Episode 3
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Episode 2: Person First Language: The Power of Words in Recovery
In this emotionally charged episode, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson welcome two extraordinary guests who reveal how the language we use profoundly shapes recovery journeys. EMPOWERED Program Care Manager Evonne Hernandez joins forces ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Episode 1: What Substance Use Looks Like: Don't Judge a Book by its Cover
In our Season 2 premiere, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson welcome EMPOWERED Peer Recovery Support Specialist Sam Kreton for a candid conversation that challenges prevalent misconceptions about substance use disorders. Drawing from her ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6: How to Support Your Child: Creating a Healthy, Nurturing Home
In this sixth and final episode of the first season of EMPOWERED Voices, co-hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson are joined by EMPOWERED Program Director Rachel Mack and mom in recovery Emilea to discuss how mothers in recovery from opioid ...
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Episode 6
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