Awareness 2 Action
Northwestern Community Services Board Prevention Department
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S5 E2: Dr. Michelle Peace and Dr. Alaina Holt on 'Science Today for a Safer Tomorrow'
In this episode, we’re talking with Dr. Alaina Holt and Dr. Michelle Peace from the Laboratory for Forensic Toxicology Research about the importance of relationships within research, what they are…
S5E1 Season 5 Episode 1: Mathew Snyder on RemedyGuard & Accessibility Within Prevention Work
In this episode, we’re talking with Mathew Snyder about RemedyGuard, the difference between availability and accessibility, and what it looks like to build trust within communities. Mathew Snyder…
S4E8 S4 E8: Liam Hudson on The Lean In Project and Capacity Building Across the Commonwealth
On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Liam Hudson about The Lean In Project, what it looks like to build capacity and partner effectively across a region, and the many ways in which we continue…
S4 E7: Connie Harrington on the Complexity of Grief and the Power of Community Support
On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Connie Harrington about the Murder-Suicide Loss Network, the power of community support when grieving and healing, and what it means to tell our own…
S4 E6: Sam DeMello on Using Technology to Revolutionize Gambling Support
On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Sam DeMello about his app, Evive, the ways it personalizes care and generates connection for individuals redefining their relationship to gambling, and how…
S4 E5: Superintendent Clay Corbin on the Evolution of Innovative Programming
S4 E5: Superintendent Clay Corbin on the Evolution of Innovative Programming On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Superintendent Clay Corbin about developing programming that supports…
S4 E4: Hamilton Glass on Mending Walls and Collaborative Change
S4 E4: Hamilton Glass on Mending Walls and Collaborative Change On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Hamilton Glass about Mending Walls RVA, the concept of project vs. process, and the many…
S4 E3: Rick Griffin on Utilizing Neuroscience to Facilitate Change
On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Rick Griffin about the ways that understanding neuroscience can transform ourselves and our relationships, the impact of community-based education, and the…
S4E2 S4 E2: Mandy McCarthy on the World’s Need for Storytelling, Vulnerability in our Healing, & National Recovery Month
It’s National Recovery month, and in this week’s episode, we’re talking with Mandy McCarthy about the role that vulnerability plays in healing, the world’s need for storytelling, and moving upstream…
S4E1 S4 E1: Chief Wayne Sager on Community Collaboration and Living Better for Longer
We’re kicking off Season 4, joined by Chief Wayne Sager! We’re discussing Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st, what it looks like to work collaboratively within our communities to create change,…
S3 E4: Dr. Adam Starks on Breaking the Cycle, Fostering Community, and Healing Through Advocacy
On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Dr. Adam Starks about breaking the cycle, reaching out to help others, the need for community, and the hope of at-promise youth. Dr. Adam Starks is a…
S3 E3: Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz on Healing, Connection, and The Journey of “Traumatization to Empowerment”
On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz about healing, connection, and the journey of “traumatization to empowerment.” Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz is a psychologist,…
S3E3 S3 S3: Shanza Isom- Revisit on Incorporating Holistic Well-Being, Mindfulness, and Self-Care into our Busy Lives.
We are ending the year with a revisit to our first episode of 2022 by reposting our sit down with Shanza Isom to discuss holistic well-being, mindfulness, and self-care. We think this conversation is…
S3E2 S3 E2: Jared Rowan on Experiencing Empowerment in Therapy & Yoga
On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Jared Rowan about the tools and self-discovery found in therapy, yoga practice as a way of living, and the empowerment that can be experienced in…
S3 E1: Meet our Host! Casey Dwyer Discusses the Development of this Podcast, Storytelling, Community, and More
On this week’s episode, we’re flipping the script and talking with our host Casey Dwyer about the history and evolution of the Awareness 2 Action podcast, our hopes for its future, storytelling, the…
BONUS: Season 2 Recap with the A2A Team!
On this summer’s bonus episode, the Awareness 2 Action team gathers to discuss their highlights and takeaways from Season 2. Our guests are the incredible team members who bring you this show…
S2 E16: Amanda Quintana & Colleen Jones on Problem Gambling and Utilizing Technology in Human Services
On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Amanda Quintana & Colleen Jones, hosts of The Hidden Addiction Podcast about their work to address problem gambling, utilizing innovation &…
S2 E15: Jordan Brooks on Starting Conversations & Reducing Stigma around Suicide
On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Jordan Brooks about reducing the stigma associated with suicide, starting meaningful conversations, and the noteworthy resources available in our…
S2 E14: Stephen Hill on Saying ‘Yes’ to Sharing Our Stories and Engaging in Change
On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Stephen Hill about [expansion of epi descriptors] Stephen Hill is the founder of Speak Sobriety and a renowned national speaker on substance use…
S2 E13: Gail Maddox Taylor on Investing in Communities, Building Coalitions, and Why Prevention Matters
On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Gail Maddox Taylor about listening to and investing in communities, building coalitions, and why prevention matters. Gail Maddox Taylor is the Director…
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Awareness 2 Action has published 45 episodes since December 2020, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
Awareness 2 Action is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 44m.
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