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. EMPOWERED Voices is a podcast production of the EMPOWERED program at Roseman University College of Medicine, supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Overdose Data to Action Grant through the Southern Nevada Health District. This project has been funded by grant number NH28CE003534 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Southern Nevada Health District, CDC, or the U.S. Government. Hosted by Farzad Kamyar, MD and Amani Wilson. Executive Producers are Dr. Andria Peterson and Jason Roth, with production assistance by Rachel Mack. Recorded at the Video Podcast Studio at Canico Media in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Episodes
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In this Season 2 finale, hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson explore why comprehensive wrap around services are essential for pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorder to achieve lasting recovery and resiliency.
The conversation features Dr. Andria Peterson, co-founder and executive of EMPO...
In this powerful episode of EMPOWERED Voices: Recovery to Resiliency, Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson tackle the often stigmatized topic of substance use during pregnancy. Joined by special guest Dr. Manijeh "MJ" Kamyar, they provide a compassionate, judgment-free discussion that combines medical expertise with personal experience.
Dr. MJ Kamyar brings her extensive expertise as a board-certified Maternal ...
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. Stephanie Woodard, they delve into holistic approaches that address the full spectrum of healing beyond traditional treatment methods.
The conversation examines how substance u...
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 expert Jason Roth, they examine how film, television, and news coverage shape our understanding of addiction and recovery.
The conversation delves into common media tropes that perpet...
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 with EMPOWERED Mom Fabiana to share intimate perspectives on the transformative power of person-first language.
Fabiana bravely recounts her personal story, detailing how dismiss...
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 lived experience and professional expertise, Sam shares powerful insights into how addiction touches lives across all demographic boundaries.
This episode dismantles harmful ster...
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 and stimulant use can create a nurturing and healthy environment for their children. The conversation delved into strategies for fostering a safe and supportive home, emphasizin...
Guests Evonne Hernandez, Program Care Manager, and Samatha Ketron, Peer Recovery Support Specialist, both from EMPOWERED, join the program for an empowering discussion focused on the importance of self-advocacy in the healthcare system, particularly for mothers navigating the complexities of recovery from opioid, stimulant, and substance use during pregnancy and postpartum. This episode aims to equip listeners with th...
This fourth episode of EMPOWERED Voices delves into the compassionate and pragmatic approach of harm reduction in substance use recovery, especially for pregnant and postpartum mothers. Joined by Peer Recovery Support Specialist Quinnie Winbush, co-hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson discuss harm reduction strategies that support women in their unique paths towards healing and resilience.
****Note: This episode includes a young child in the studio. You may hear occasional microphone bumps****
In this episode of EMPOWERED Voices co-hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson are joined by EMPOWERED's therapist Rachel Williams, and mother in recovery Darlene along with her young son. Together, they explore the transformative power of collective support in the journey towards recovery and resil...
In this second episode of EMPOWERED Voices, co-hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson are joined by EMPOWERED Program Director Rachel Mack to discuss rebuilding trust and understanding between mothers with substance use and families through empathy and communication.
If you have a question regarding substance use recovery or topic ideas for future episodes, email empowered@roseman.edu.
In this premier episode of EMPOWERED Voices, co-hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson are joined by EMPOWERED Peer Support Specialist and former client Sam for a discussion focusing on the often-hidden world of substance use during pregnancy, sharing stories of courage and the complexities faced by expectant mothers in the grip of addiction. Listeners will gain insights into the personal and systemic challenges tha...
Co-hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson introduce the EMPOWERED Voices podcast and discuss topics to be covered in future episodes. Episode 1 premieres June 17, 2024.
If you live in Southern Nevada, in Reno, Carson City, Churchill County, or Lyon County in Northern Nevada, or in Weber County or Davis County in Utah, and you’re pregnant or recently had a baby and using opioids or stimulants for any reason,...
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