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The Addicted Mind Podcast343: Breaking the Stigma Around Addiction and Recovery in the Workplace with Cheryl Brown-MerriwetherAddiction is not a new problem in the workplace. In fact, about 70% of folks that are using illicit drugs are employed in the workplace, either full-time or part-time. However, this is not a comfortable topic for people to talk about obviously due to the stigma around it. How do we then bridge that gap and break the silence so people get the help they need, and for total recovery to take place?On today's episode, Duane speaks with Cheryl Brown-Merriwether, HR professional and recovery support professional, about the innovations in the workplace as well as a...
2025-07-2143 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | What it means to build a Recovery Ready Workplace w/Cheryl Brown MerriwetherCheryl Brown Merriwether, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPRC, CRSS, CMCoFounder, Vice President, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education™(ICARE)Cheryl shares her personal story of growing up as an adult child of an alcoholic, facing challenges in her family of origin, and confronting her issues with codependency. Prevention Behavioral health merging brings positive change while also creating an additional burden on an already overwhelmed system. Prevention programs focus on education and awareness, changing workplace cultures to make resources available and safe for employees to seek help...
2024-02-2335 min
Entrepreneurs in Recovery021: Becoming a Professional Recovery Coach with Cheryl Brown Merriwether021: Becoming a Professional Recovery Coach with Cheryl Brown Merriwether Cheryl Brown Merriwether brings over two decades of experience in corporate HR management at AT&T, addiction recovery awareness, and adult education to the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE). As VP and Executive Director, she oversees and directs the administration, operations, and student support services for ICARE’s three divisions, Strategic Sobriety Workforce Solutions™, International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) and NET Institute. In this episode, Cheryl shares her journey of being impacted by the messiness of addiction and how it motivated her...
2024-02-011h 14
The Optimized WorkplaceBeyond the Desk: Mental Health Strategies for Today's Modern Workforce with Cheryl Brown MerriwetherWith organizations requiring employees to return to work post-pandemic, how can you prepare your workforce to thrive through the changing complexities of today’s modern workforce?Join me and Cheryl Brown Merriwether, Executive Director at ICARE or International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education, as we discuss transformative mental health strategies in the workplace.This conversation delves into the unique challenges and needs that have emerged in the post-pandemic era, highlighting the concepts of psychological safety, the benefits of training non-clinical staff to handle mental health and addiction issues, and more.Join the co...
2024-01-2327 min
The Payoff - Stories of SobrietyCheryl Brown-MerriwetherCheryl Brown-Merriwether oversees the development of training courses and programs designed to meet the rapidly changing needs of professionals and others working to provide substance abuse and mental health services.https://icare-aware.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-1651 min
The Workplace Wonderers: Workplace Lessons from ExpertsSubstance Misuse & Employees W/ Cheryl Brown MerriweatherJoin Cheryl Brown Merriwether and I on the Workplace Wonderer: Lessons From The Experts Series on the topic " Substance Use/Misuse & Employees."
About Cheryl Brown Merriwether:
Cheryl is the VP and Executive Director at ICARE International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education, a division of NET Institute that provides addiction awareness, prevention, and related solutions to businesses and individuals. She has over 25 years of experience as an HR Strategic Business Partner, Addiction Recovery Professional, and Adult Educator, working across various industries and sectors in the US and internationally.
This episode dives into topics relating...
2023-12-281h 03The Addicted Mind Podcast264: Initiating Change in the Corporate World for Recovery and Support with Cheryl Brown MerriwetherUnlock the secrets to transforming your business into a haven for employee well-being with insights from Cheryl Brown-Merriwether, a trailblazer in marrying corporate HR with addiction recovery education. As we navigate the post-pandemic world, Cheryl lays out the stark realities and innovative solutions needed to foster recovery-friendly workplaces. This episode is a beacon of hope for businesses striving to support their employees' mental health and addiction recovery journeys, featuring discussions on government and institutional advancements, as well as practical initiatives that encourage seeking help. Step into a conversation that breaks down the barriers between addiction, mental health, a...
2023-12-2552 min
Focus on SuccessCheryl Brown Merriwether, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education™ (ICARE)Cheryl Brown Merriwether, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPRC, CRSS, CMCoFounder, Vice President, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education™ (ICARE)Cheryl Brown Merriwether brings over two decades of experience in corporate HR management at AT&T, addiction recovery awareness, and adult education to the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE). As VP and Executive Director, she oversees and directs the administration, operations, and student support services for ICARE’s three divisions, Strategic Sobriety Workforce Solutions™, International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) and NET Institute. Additionally, Cheryl is the Immediate Past President of GOSHRM, an act...
2023-11-0952 min
Punk Rock HRPunk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Substance Misuse in the Workplace with Cheryl Brown MerriwetherWhat if we told you that the corporate world could be playing a significant role in triggering addiction and mental health issues? It's time to challenge perceptions and spark meaningful dialogues as we welcome Cheryl Brown Merriwether, Vice President and Executive Director at the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education. With her experience in HR management, adult education, and lived experience of addiction, we uncover unsettling truths about substance misuse in the workplace and discuss the significant part we can all play in fostering recovery. We tread into contentious territory, examining the reclassification of...
2023-08-2142 min
Punk Rock HRPunk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Substance Misuse in the Workplace with Cheryl Brown MerriwetherWhat if we told you that the corporate world could be playing a significant role in triggering addiction and mental health issues? It's time to challenge perceptions and spark meaningful dialogues as we welcome Cheryl Brown Merriwether, Vice President and Executive Director at the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education. With her experience in HR management, adult education, and lived experience of addiction, we uncover unsettling truths about substance misuse in the workplace and discuss the significant part we can all play in fostering recovery.We tread into contentious territory, examining the reclassification of s...
2023-08-2145 min
Recovery Dialogues & Sober StoriesUnlocking the Power of Lived Experiences in Peer SupportJoin us this week as we explore how human connection and shared experiences can help individuals overcome addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our special guest, Cheryl Brown Merriwether, Executive Director of ICARE, will share insights on the power of support networks. Recovery is a personal journey, but that doesn’t mean you must go through it alone. Be inspired to seek out your support network and find the courage to take charge of your life.
Sponsored by Wish Recovery
2023-06-0948 min
Recovery Dialogues & Sober StoriesUnlocking the Power of Lived Experiences in Peer SupportWhat if the key to recovery isn’t just within—but between us? In this episode, Cheryl Brown Merriwether explores how peer support can transform the recovery journey by reducing isolation, strengthening accountability, and creating spaces for shared healing.
From 12-step groups to modern alternatives like SMART Recovery and digital peer communities, we unpack the many ways connection fuels progress—and how peer recovery coaches are guiding people toward sobriety with real-world wisdom and empathy.
🎧 Listen now for a powerful look at why no one should have to heal alone.
2023-06-0948 min
Lets Have This ConversationHelping HR Professionals Navigate The Current Workforce Crisis with Cheryl Brown MerriwetherAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of June 2020, 13% of Americans reported starting or increasing substance use as a way of coping with stress or emotions related to COVID-19. Overdoses have also spiked since the onset of the pandemic. A reporting system called ODMAP shows that the early months of the pandemic brought an 18% increase nationwide in overdoses compared with those same months in 2019. The trend has continued throughout 2020, according to the American Medical Association, which reported in December that more than 40 U.S. states have seen increases in opioid-related mortality along with ongoing concerns for...
2023-03-0456 min
THE EMBC NETWORKDisrupting HR with Empathy, Sobriety Movements and by Creating Emotionally Safe Workplaces and Events with Cheryl Brown MerriwetherCheryl Brown Merriwether, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPRC, CRSS, CM, CoFounder, Vice President, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education™ (ICARE)Cheryl Brown Merriwether brings over two decades of experience in corporate HR management at AT&T, addiction recovery awareness, and adult education to the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE). As VP and Executive Director, she oversees and directs the administration, operations, and student support services for ICARE’s three divisions, Strategic Sobriety Workforce Solutions™, International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) and NET Institute. Additionally, Cheryl is the current two term President of GOSHRM, an act...
2022-12-3151 min
THE EMBC NETWORK Featuring: ihealthradio and Worldwide PodcastsDisrupting HR with Empathy, Sobriety Movements and by Creating Emotionally Safe Workplaces and Events with Cheryl Brown MerriwetherCheryl Brown Merriwether, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPRC, CRSS, CM, CoFounder, Vice President, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education™ (ICARE)
Cheryl Brown Merriwether brings over two decades of experience in corporate HR management at AT&T, addiction recovery awareness, and adult education to the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE). As VP and Executive Director, she oversees and directs the administration, operations, and student support services for ICARE’s three divisions, Strategic Sobriety Workforce Solutions™, International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) and NET Institute. Additionally, Cheryl is the current two term President of GOSHRM, an acti...
2022-12-3151 min
Energetically YouDisrupting HR with Empathy, Sobriety Movements and by Creating Emotionally Safe Workplaces and Events with Cheryl Brown MerriwetherCheryl Brown Merriwether, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPRC, CRSS, CM, CoFounder, Vice President, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education™ (ICARE) Cheryl Brown Merriwether brings over two decades of experience in corporate HR management at AT&T, addiction recovery awareness, and adult education to the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE). As VP and Executive Director, she oversees and directs the administration, operations, and student support services for ICARE’s three divisions, Strategic Sobriety Workforce Solutions™, International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) and NET Institute. Additionally, Cheryl is the current two term President of GOSHRM, an acti...
2022-12-0651 min
The Workspan PodcastHappy Holidays: it Takes Work!A timely conversation with Cheryl Brown Merriwether, Co-Founder, Vice President, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education™ (ICARE). Many people struggle during the holiday season as it can give rise to – or heighten - addictions and mental health issues. Cheryl discusses how you, and/or those close to you, can prepare mentally and emotionally to avoid/minimize these issues, and principles for making positive behavior change long-lasting.
2022-11-2943 minThe Addicted Mind Podcast202: Breaking the Stigma Around Addiction and Recovery in the Workplace with Cheryl Brown-MerriwetherAddiction is not a new problem in the workplace. In fact, about 70% of folks that are using illicit drugs are employed in the workplace, either full-time or part-time. However, this is not a comfortable topic for people to talk about obviously due to the stigma around it. How do we then bridge that gap and break the silence so people get the help they need, and for total recovery to take place? On today's episode, Duane speaks with Cheryl Brown-Merriwether, HR professional and recovery support professional, about the innovations in the wor...
2022-10-1043 min
The Tender Love PodcastGuest Cheryl Brown Merriwether & Workplace AddictionAlcohol infuses so much of our daily lives, including work events…. But that may be changing. I was so happy to speak with Cheryl Brown Merriwether today about creating a work environment that supports sobriety. Cheryl's Bio: Cheryl Brown Merriwether, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPRC, CRSS, CM CoFounder, Vice President, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education (ICARE) Cheryl Brown Merriwether brings over two decades of experience in corporate HR management at AT&T, addiction recovery awareness, and adult education to the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE). As VP and...
2022-07-2758 min
Savvy BroadcastingAnnihilate the Stigma Surrounding Workplace Addiction, with Cheryl Brown MerriwetherCoFounder, Vice President, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education™ (ICARE), Cheryl Brown Merriwether brings over two decades of experience in corporate HR management at AT&T, addiction recovery awareness, and adult education to the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE). As VP and Executive Director, she oversees and directs the administration, operations, and student support services for ICARE’s three divisions, Strategic Sobriety Workforce Solutions™, International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) and NET Institute. Additionally, Cheryl is the current two term President of GOSHRM and an adjunct faculty member at the...
2022-06-0618 min
Forbidden SpeechAnnihilate the Stigma Surrounding Workplace Addiction, with Cheryl Brown MerriwetherCoFounder, Vice President, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education™ (ICARE), Cheryl Brown Merriwether brings over two decades of experience in corporate HR management at AT&T, addiction recovery awareness, and adult education to the International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE). As VP and Executive Director, she oversees and directs the administration, operations, and student support services for ICARE’s three divisions, Strategic Sobriety Workforce Solutions™, International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) and NET Institute. Additionally, Cheryl is the current two term President of GOSHRM and an adjunct faculty member at the Univer...
2022-04-3018 min
Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast#1: Raising Awareness & Education on Addiction Recovery with Cheryl Brown MerriwetherToday's guest is Addiction Recovery expert, Cheryl Brown Merriwether. Cheryl is the Vice President and Executive Director of the International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education (ICARE). She is the President of the Greater Orlando Society for Human Resource Management (GOSHRM) and is an associate faculty member at the University of Phoenix. Since the onset of the pandemic, Cheryl has been often featured as a subject matter expert, writer and speaker on the workforce impact of the pandemic.As you will soon learn, Cheryl has an incredible story of personal transformation as the Adult Child of an Alcoholic (AC...
2022-01-071h 09
The Workspan PodcastThe Business Challenges of Addiction and RecoveryCheryl Brown Merriwether, VP, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education (ICARE) joins us to discuss a number of “thorny” workplace issues – random drug testing, the impact of marijuana legalization, addiction as a D&I issue, and more. Plus, a bonus HR joke: a rabbi, a priest, and an HR administrator walk into a bar…
2021-04-0644 min