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Advocacy Against Stigma Conference | Raven Ariola | Reduce The Stigma

Raven shares the conference's unique approach of bringing together people from all walks of life affected by stigma, including those with lived experience, medical professionals, and harm reduction advocates. They discuss the power of storytelling and the importance of lived experience in dismantling stigma and improving patient outcomes.Episode includes messages from four conference attendees sharing their message to reduce stigma.Please like, share, subscribe and leave a review!! It really does so much to help us get our message out.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Raven Areola and the Advocacy Against Stigma Conference01:58 Messages from Conference Attendees09:30 The Origins of the Advocacy Against Stigma Conference11:27 Addressing Stigma Practically and Building Meaningful Relationships13:20 The Evolution of the Conference and Showcasing Solutions14:02 Breaking Down Stigma Amongst Ourselves15:13 The Impact of Language and Building Compassionate Relationships16:10 Creating a Safe Space for Accessing Resources16:57 Including Those in Need and Providers in the Conversation17:49 Sharing Lived Experiences and Addressing Stigma in Various Areas18:54 Elevating Lived Experiences and the Power of Stories20:52 The Future of Advocacy Against Stigma: Becoming a Nonprofit and Expanding the Conference22:11 Continuing Education and Sharing Innovative Solutions22:48 Addressing Stigma in Various Areas and Sharing Community Programs23:46 Addressing Stigma in Different Communities and Creating Action Plans26:30 Having Compassion for Those Who Stigmatize27:59 Unlearning Stigmatizing Behaviors and Recognizing Human Instincts29:28 Getting Involved with Advocacy Against Stigma30:54 The Future Vision of Advocacy Against Stigma34:23 Key Takeaway: Appreciating and Accepting People for Who They AreLinks- advocacyagainststigma.com-straightupcare.com-syndicate12.com- Full transcript: https://straightupcare.com/voices-from-advocacy-against-stigma-conference/ #advocacy #endstigma #reducethestigma #communitybuilding

How To Use Your Personal Struggles To Support Others

Learn how to use your personal struggles to support others in their journey towards recovery and hope. Gain insight into the power of lived experience and peer support in drug court and early recovery.In this episode of Reduce The Stigma, Mickayla Hanzlik, a peer support specialist from South Dakota, shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction and the life-changing impact of drug court. Hear how Mickayla turned her struggles with substance use, mental health, and personal loss into a mission to support others on their recovery journey. Discover her insights on the importance of peer support, breaking down stigma, and finding hope in the darkest times.Talk to Mickayla: https://straightupcare.org/consultant-profile/445 #AddictionRecovery #PeerSupport #RecoveryJourney #MeetThePeer📌 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and insights!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Meet the Peer01:04 Mikayla's Journey and Drug Court02:29 Becoming a Certified Peer Specialist03:07 Graduation Ceremony03:34 Motivation to Help Others04:20 The Impact of Peer Support05:12 The Importance of Having a Peer Specialist06:02 Navigating Early Recovery07:38 The Complexity of Recovery09:14 What is Peer Support?10:01 Excitement as a Peer Specialist10:45 Lived Experiences for Peer Support12:41 Challenging Stigma14:15 Message for Those Struggling15:35 The Power of Peer Support16:03 Closing RemarksFull episode transcript: Talk to Mickayla: https://straightupcare.org/consultant-profile/445

Recovery Technology: Connecting People and Innovation | Kathleen Totemoff | Reduce The Stigma

Discover how technology is transforming opioid recovery, reducing stigma, and saving lives. Kathleen, a tech-driven recovery advocate, shares her journey and the innovative solutions her company offers to connect people with life-saving technologies.Learn more: https://www.iexistglobal.com/#recovery #recoverytechnology #innovation #recoveryadvocate 📌 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and insights!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background of iExist02:27 Bridging the Gap in Access to Care06:24 The Role of Technology in Addressing the Gaps08:16 Collaboration and Diverse Perspectives11:18 Advocating for Your Own Needs