🎙️ 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, CASAC, both in recovery, this podcast offers a unique perspective not often seen in the field.

Episode 2, The Peer Experience in the Treatment Continuum, dives into the transformative power of peer support in addiction recovery. Christopher and Erin are joined by guests Miguel Sepulveda, CRPA, and Destinie Belter, CRPA-P, to explore how lived experience shapes effective treatment and recovery strategies. Together, they discuss the critical role of peers in bridging gaps within the treatment continuum and fostering trust, hope, and sustainable change.

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

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.