Not One More Podcast
Series 1: Addressing Racial Disparities in Addiction Treatment & Recovery
This six episode podcast series explores various issues related to racial equality in addiction treatment and recovery. What are the barriers to treatment and recovery that minority populations face? What can we do as an organization to welcome and support ALL members of our community who are impacted by addiction? These are questions that we, as a board, asked one another after the back-to-back tragedies we witnessed in 2020.
The subject matter is sensitive and out of our comfort zone, but we launched into unfamiliar territory and produced the first "Not One More Podcast" with funding from the Racial Equity Fund Grant awarded to NOMA by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville.
Series One includes robust, interesting and eye-opening conversations with leaders in the treatment and recovery industry as well as interviews with passionate advocates for those struggling with substance use disorders. We realize that Not One More Podcast will not solve racial disparity, but we cannot ignore it. We hope to identify barriers and give voice to the people who might provide solutions.
The subject matter is sensitive and out of our comfort zone, but we launched into unfamiliar territory and produced the first "Not One More Podcast" with funding from the Racial Equity Fund Grant awarded to NOMA by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville.
Series One includes robust, interesting and eye-opening conversations with leaders in the treatment and recovery industry as well as interviews with passionate advocates for those struggling with substance use disorders. We realize that Not One More Podcast will not solve racial disparity, but we cannot ignore it. We hope to identify barriers and give voice to the people who might provide solutions.
Presenting the grant for Racial Equity Fund is Ann Kvach with Community Foundation for Greater Huntsville with Maria Goodman and Patty Sykstus of Not One More Alabama.
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Podcast launched January 17, 2022 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - a National Day of Service
Episode 1
In Episode 1 of Not One More Podcast, our guest The Rev. Jan Brown, Founding/Executive Director of SpiritWorks Foundation Center
who discusses with the panel the necessary components to deliver effective treatment and recovery resources for People of Color (POC) as well as the barriers POC encounter in seeking treatment and sustained recovery. Rev. Brown outlined the five A's of healthcare access: Affordability, Availability, Accessibility and Acceptability. She explains how these specific services must be tailored to meet the needs of the community and establish clear pathways to recovery. Operating in Williamsburg and Warrenton, VA, the SpiritWorks Foundation Center is a fully functional and sanctioned Recovery Community Organization (RCO).
who discusses with the panel the necessary components to deliver effective treatment and recovery resources for People of Color (POC) as well as the barriers POC encounter in seeking treatment and sustained recovery. Rev. Brown outlined the five A's of healthcare access: Affordability, Availability, Accessibility and Acceptability. She explains how these specific services must be tailored to meet the needs of the community and establish clear pathways to recovery. Operating in Williamsburg and Warrenton, VA, the SpiritWorks Foundation Center is a fully functional and sanctioned Recovery Community Organization (RCO).
Episode 2
In Episode 2 our guest is Dr. Stephen Taylor of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.
This is a crucial conversation with Dr. Taylor surrounding the disease of addiction and the acceptance of Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT). Dr. Taylor works to dispel myths that addiction is dissimilar from other medical diagnoses and could require medication as a treatment option. Medication for Addiction Treatment is a recognized treatment modality. Dr. Taylor describes best practices and emerging opportunities related to MAT; especially as they pertain to people of color.
This is a crucial conversation with Dr. Taylor surrounding the disease of addiction and the acceptance of Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT). Dr. Taylor works to dispel myths that addiction is dissimilar from other medical diagnoses and could require medication as a treatment option. Medication for Addiction Treatment is a recognized treatment modality. Dr. Taylor describes best practices and emerging opportunities related to MAT; especially as they pertain to people of color.
Episode 3
In Episode 3 our guest is The Rev. Dr. Kita Moss, pastor of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Tuskegee, AL.
Dr. Moss shares his perspective on the role the Black Church plays in helping to address substance use disorders in the church and surrounding community. Dr. Moss discusses with our panel the traditions associated with faith-based organizations approach to addressing substance use disorders, his experience on how these organizations are prepared to respond, plus their ability and/or willingness to include clinical support to address substance use disorders.
Dr. Moss shares his perspective on the role the Black Church plays in helping to address substance use disorders in the church and surrounding community. Dr. Moss discusses with our panel the traditions associated with faith-based organizations approach to addressing substance use disorders, his experience on how these organizations are prepared to respond, plus their ability and/or willingness to include clinical support to address substance use disorders.
Episode 4
In Episode 4 our guest is Carla Bugg, a warrior in the treatment and recovery community. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Not One More Alabama.
On this episode of Not One More Podcast, Carla shares her rise from addiction and incarceration to a life of faith, long-term recovery and service to others. She became a peer support specialist long before the evolution of Certified Peer Support Specialists and today, Carla is the Criminal Justice Services Coordinator the Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (R.O.S.S.)
On this episode of Not One More Podcast, Carla shares her rise from addiction and incarceration to a life of faith, long-term recovery and service to others. She became a peer support specialist long before the evolution of Certified Peer Support Specialists and today, Carla is the Criminal Justice Services Coordinator the Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (R.O.S.S.)
Episode 5
In Episode 5 our guests are Dharma Mirza and Kristina Canfield of the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE)
who discuss resources for collegiate recovery offered by the ARHE - the only organization exclusively representing collegiate recovery communities. The podcast is a succinct conversation with these two ARHE principals: Kristina who is Membership and Programs Manager for ARHE; and Dharma who is an Equity and Justice Fellow for ARHE. In this interview with NOMA's Patty Sykstus and Maria Goodman, Kristina and Dharma delve into issues, barriers, and opportunities related to collegiate recovery groups serving underrepresented students of color. The panel discussed unique challenges that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) encounter when establishing collegiate recovery communities.
who discuss resources for collegiate recovery offered by the ARHE - the only organization exclusively representing collegiate recovery communities. The podcast is a succinct conversation with these two ARHE principals: Kristina who is Membership and Programs Manager for ARHE; and Dharma who is an Equity and Justice Fellow for ARHE. In this interview with NOMA's Patty Sykstus and Maria Goodman, Kristina and Dharma delve into issues, barriers, and opportunities related to collegiate recovery groups serving underrepresented students of color. The panel discussed unique challenges that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) encounter when establishing collegiate recovery communities.
Episode 6
Lucy Douglas, LPC-S, NCC, MAC, NCACII - Clinical Director at the Institute of Substance Use Disorders joins Patty Sykstus, Co-founder and President of Not One More Alabama (NOMA), and Maria Goodman who serves on NOMA’s Board of Directors and is a woman of color. In the 6th episode of NOT ONE MORE PODCAST, Ms. Douglas shares from her experience some of the barriers that People of Color (POC) face when seeking mental health or addiction services. Amazing changes can take place when the barrier of accessibility is removed. However, accessibility is more complicated than funding or location. This is a very interesting look through the eyes of a woman who is an experienced mental health counselor, a certified alcohol and drug counselor and a Person of Color.
We are excited to announce that Ms. Douglas has joined the Board of Directors of Not One More Alabama.
We are excited to announce that Ms. Douglas has joined the Board of Directors of Not One More Alabama.
Episode 0
Bonus Episode: Why Not One More Podcast?
Patty Sykstus, Maria Goodman, Blake Cruttenden and Carla Bugg, who all serve on the Board of Directors for Not One More Alabama, are the Not One More Podcast Team. In Episode Zero, our intent is to introduce ourselves and share the spark that lit the torch for this podcast. There are plenty of podcasts for people to choose from these days and we don’t flatter ourselves into thinking we alone are interesting enough for people to tune in. That is why we decided on the name Not One More Podcast as in “Oh, brother, not another podcast." We believe what sets us apart in the podcast arena is the sensitivity of the subject matter and the guests who were willing to help us better understand and address racial disparity in the treatment and recovery world. The idea came during an impromptu board meeting after the shocking death of George Floyd. Our moderator and Board Member Maria Goodman offered a simple explanation of why we came up with a podcast about equity (or lack of) in the treatment industry when she said, “we wanted to do something in our space of substance use disorders and the impact that it has on our community and our families and individuals. … we can’t just put a slogan on there and let that be done. So, what are going to do about it?”
Considering that no one on the Board of Directors for Not One More Alabama had any experience producing a podcast and the onset of the pandemic which prevented us from meeting in-person to record – we think that Episode Zero turned out pretty good. We must thank Jerrod Goodman for taking the reins and leading us through the first series. The following episodes turned out great and we are happy to share them with you.
Please take into consideration that this first recording is raw and less polished than we would like, but our hearts are pure and our intent is genuine. Thank you for taking the time to listen.
Patty Sykstus, Maria Goodman, Blake Cruttenden and Carla Bugg, who all serve on the Board of Directors for Not One More Alabama, are the Not One More Podcast Team. In Episode Zero, our intent is to introduce ourselves and share the spark that lit the torch for this podcast. There are plenty of podcasts for people to choose from these days and we don’t flatter ourselves into thinking we alone are interesting enough for people to tune in. That is why we decided on the name Not One More Podcast as in “Oh, brother, not another podcast." We believe what sets us apart in the podcast arena is the sensitivity of the subject matter and the guests who were willing to help us better understand and address racial disparity in the treatment and recovery world. The idea came during an impromptu board meeting after the shocking death of George Floyd. Our moderator and Board Member Maria Goodman offered a simple explanation of why we came up with a podcast about equity (or lack of) in the treatment industry when she said, “we wanted to do something in our space of substance use disorders and the impact that it has on our community and our families and individuals. … we can’t just put a slogan on there and let that be done. So, what are going to do about it?”
Considering that no one on the Board of Directors for Not One More Alabama had any experience producing a podcast and the onset of the pandemic which prevented us from meeting in-person to record – we think that Episode Zero turned out pretty good. We must thank Jerrod Goodman for taking the reins and leading us through the first series. The following episodes turned out great and we are happy to share them with you.
Please take into consideration that this first recording is raw and less polished than we would like, but our hearts are pure and our intent is genuine. Thank you for taking the time to listen.
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Not One More Alabama is proud to be a Community Partner with The Partnership to End Addiction, an organization that provides personalized support and resources to families impacted by addiction, while mobilizing policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale.
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