In this episode, Leslie Gold of Strides in Recovery runs to talk about the benefits of exercise in recovery. Visit our website at www.nbhap.org [https://nbhap.org/].

Episode 39: Leslie Gold Talks About the Importance of Exercise in Recovery

In this episode, Zach Rothenberg talks about being an attorney in the behavioral health industry with regards to reimbursement, marketing, zoning, and more. Visit our website at www.nbhap.org [https://nbhap.org/].

Episode 38: Zach Rothenberg Talks Zoning and Marketing

In this episode, Justin Phillips discusses the military, leadership, and designing SUD programs. Visit our website at www.nbhap.org [https://nbhap.org/].

Episode 37: Designing SUD Programs and Working with the Community with Justin Phillips

Michael King discusses politics and leadership in the behavioral health and addiction fields. Visit our website at www.nbhap.org [https://nbhap.org/].

Episode 36: Getting Political with Michael King

In this episode, Dr. Martha Rackets discusses change management, conflict resolution, leadership, and her own approach to working in the industry. Visit our website at www.nbhap.org [https://nbhap.org/]. 

Episode 35: Change Management and Conflict Resolution with Martha Rackets

Judy is a deeply respected leader in the field of addiction treatment and education. She has dedicated her life to the betterment of treatment and the advancement of recovery services, working tirelessly to improve systems and support those on the path to healing.

She has been a passionate educator at InterCoast Colleges since 2004, where she’s mentored and instructed hundreds of students — many of whom have gone on to become leaders in their own right. With more than two decades of experience working with SUD treatment facilities, Judy brings deep insight into what it takes to create meaningful, lasting change in individuals and communities alike.

Judy also brings her commitment to underserved communities through her work with the Offender Mentor Certification Program (OMCP) in California’s prison system, empowering incarcerated individuals to become certified counselors and agents of change. Her passion, leadership, and lifelong dedication make her a true force in the field.

Episode 34: Judy Redman Works with the Incarcerated to Become Counselors

Alexandra Miles is a Washington, D.C., based producer, actor, and non-profit founder with a focus on mental health impact. Alexandra earned degrees in Business and Fine Arts from Boston University and SCAD before producing the short film ‘Project Blackbird’. She then founded the related non-profit of the same name that provides mental health awareness and access to resources through their touring program. This program tours high school and college campuses and pairs a screening with athletes, actors, and other public figure guest panelists sharing their lived experience, then connecting these audiences with free therapy and other mental health resources.

Episode 33: Alexandra Miles Talks Eating Disorders and Project Blackbird

Barbara Aday-Garcia is an accomplished CEO with over 39 years of extensive experience in the field of alcohol and drug use recovery services. Her career is distinguished by her leadership in program development, implementation, and management, particularly within the alcohol and drug treatment sectors. Barbara’s deep understanding of California’s DUI System and addiction treatment regulations has positioned her as a pivotal figure in shaping recovery services and policies.

Currently serving as the CEO of AG Management Consulting LLC, Barbara oversees a wide range of services aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency, standardization, and fiscal stability. Her work includes managing the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs, where she has been instrumental in the executive and administrative management of the association’s operations, including counselor certification and continuing education.

Episode 32: Barbara Aday-Garcia, Management Consultant in Addiction Treatment

In this episode, Chris Wolfington and Pete Nielsen have an off-the-cuff conversation about patient financial responsibility and how it affects the industry.

Chris Wolfington is the founder and chief revenue & strategy officer of FinPay. He has more than 31 years of experience in technology, healthcare, payments, consumer, and financial services companies.

Chris is determined to utilize his talents to positively impact these industries. With a keen sense of leadership, he has used his passion, energy, and capital to lead numerous businesses in the areas of payments and financial services, including three public companies.

Our other guest is Pete Nielsen, who long-time listeners may remember from episode 2 of the podcast. Pete Nielsen is the President and Chief Executive Officer for the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) [https://www.ccapp.us/], CCAPP Credentialing, CCAPP Education Institute and the National Behavioral Health Association of Providers (NBHAP), and the Publisher of Counselor Magazine.

He has worked in the substance use disorders field for 20 years. In addition to association management, he brings to the table experience as an interventionist, family recovery specialist, counselor, administrator, and educator, with positions including campus director, academic dean, and instructor.

Episode 31: Christopher Wolfington and Pete Nielsen Talk Patient Financial Responsibility

Pattie’s life is a testament to the profound strength of the human spirit and the ability to find purpose amid overwhelming pain. After facing the heart-wrenching challenges of having two of her three children struggle with substance use disorder, Pattie’s world was further shaken when her son, Joel, lost his decades-long battle with the disease in 2017. In the wake of this profound loss, Pattie became determined to better understand the family experience of addiction. She has since used her own lived experience to support and guide others who are navigating the isolating and stigmatizing road of addiction and loss.

As a Compassionate Bereavement Care™ Certified Provider and Kessler Certified Grief Educator, Pattie works with individuals, families, and communities impacted by loss. She is a Peer Parent Coach with the Partnership to End Addiction, and co-facilitates their online grief support community, and is the host of Finding Hope After Loss, Grief Support groups for The Happier Life Project. She is also an Advisor and facilitator with the Hopestream Community, certified in the CRAFT and Invitation to Change models. As an advocate for recovery policies, she is a California State Organizer with the Recovery Advocacy Project, serves on the RCO/RCC Advisory Committee, and was named the 2022 Architect of Recovery by CCAPP (CA Consortium of Addiction Professionals.) Her book, Secrets, Scars and Heart Shaped Jars, shares her family’s journey through addiction, loss and recovery.

Episode 30: Pattie Vargas and Being a Grief Educator

Welcome to Destination Change, a podcast where we talk addiction recovery, treatment, and more.

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