🎙️ Episode 4: Start from Strength with Dr. Jason Roop

In this episode of Pulling Your Coat, we are joined by Dr. Jason Roop, the visionary creator of the Center for Trait-Based Transformation: Start from Strength. Drawing from his own journey through addiction and recovery, Dr. Roop has developed a groundbreaking, evidence-based approach that shifts the focus from deficits to strengths, empowering individuals to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

Dr. Roop shares his insights on guiding recovery journeys and teaching prevention strategies, as well as the philosophy behind his innovative program. We also discuss the critical topic of the Opioid Settlement Funds rollout in New York State and Kentucky, exploring how these resources can be strategically allocated to support impactful initiatives like Start from Strength.

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation on redefining recovery, fostering resilience, and making effective use of resources in the fight against the opioid epidemic.

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🎙️ New Episode Alert: Pulling Your Coat - Episode 3

“The Link Between Mental Health and Addiction”

This week, we’re joined by Sherry Byrnes, Program Director and Carla Stump/Volunteer, dedicated advocates from NAMI, for a powerful conversation about the connection between mental health and addiction. Sherry and Carla share their insights on the biggest challenges facing individuals with mental illness in 2024 and what fuels their passion for advocacy.

Discover how untreated mental health issues fuel addiction—and, more importantly, the solutions we can implement to make a difference. From practical strategies to bold action steps, this episode is packed with ideas to inspire change in your community.

💡 Don’t miss this dynamic discussion and find out how YOU can help create a healthier future. Listen now!

Welcome to Pulling Your Coat, the official podcast of Creative Restorations INC. Hosted by Christopher Harzynski, CASAC-T, CRPA, and President & Founder of CR INC, alongside special guest host Erin McGilvray, a CASAC in recovery, this podcast offers a unique perspective not often seen in the field.

Both hosts bring lived experience in recovery and professional expertise, creating a space for candid conversations about addiction recovery, harm reduction, criminal justice reform, and the power of community support. Each episode dives deep into stories of transformation, resilience, and hope.

Tune in for real talk about real issues, and let us pull your coat on the topics that matter most.