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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.
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Episode 6: How to Support Your Child: Creating a Healthy, Nurturing Home
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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 delv…
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Episode 5: Advocating for Yourself: How to Partner in Your Own Care
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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…
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Episode 4: Harm Reduction: Meeting You Where You Are in Your Recovery
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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 thei…
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Episode 3: Healing Together: Supporting the Journey of Recovery and Resilience
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****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 col…
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Episode 2: Building Bridges: Empathetic Approaches to Healing Fractured Relationships
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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 futur…
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Episode 1: The Untold Journey: Inside the World of Pregnancy and Substance Use
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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. Lis…
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Trailer: Introduction to EMPOWERED Voices and Preview of Coming Episodes
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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 or in Reno, Carson City, Churchill County, or Lyon County in Northern Nevada, and you’re pregnant or recently had a baby and using opioids or stimul…
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