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.

Co-host

Farzad Kamyar, MD

Farzad Kamyar MD, board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, provides psychiatric supervision for the EMPOWERED program at Roseman University College of Medicine in Southern Nevada. Within Psychiatry, he has a passion for treating Substance Use Disorders, especially during pregnancy. He is a firm believer that the medical community needs to approach care for mental health no differently than for other chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension, and should be evidence-informed, nonjudgmental, compassionate, and empathic in the delivery of care.