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Bringing Philanthropy to LifeBringing Healthcare to the Streets with Midwest Street MedicineIn the heart of South Dakota, a bold vision is turning sidewalks into exam rooms and compassion into healing. Founded in June 2023 by Drs. Shannon Emry and Melissa Dittberner, Midwest Street Medicine is redefining what it means to deliver healthcare. Based in Sioux Falls, Midwest Street Medicine is meeting individuals where they are, figuratively and literally.Midwest Street Medicine was the recipient of a Beyond Idea Grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) in 2024, helping them to expand their reach. Dr. Emry shared this inspiring nonprofit's origin story and mission with SDCF Senior Program Officer, Ginger...2025-06-0418 min
Reduce The StigmaOvercoming Addiction: Empowering peers to achieve dreamsJoin us in this powerful video as we discuss the importance of peer support in overcoming addiction and empowering individuals to achieve their dreams. If you or someone you know is on a recovery journey, this video is a must-watch for valuable insights and inspiration. In this episode of Reduce The Stigma - Recovery Conversations, Dr. Mo (Melissa Dittberner, PhD), co-founder and CEO of Straight Up Care, discusses her experiences and motivations in the field of peer support services, substance use, and mental health. She shares her personal journey of overcoming addiction and how it led her to pursue a...2024-07-1132 min
Your Ink StoryThe Potential Role of Tattoos in Healing and Mental HealthWelcome to another INKspirational conversation on Your Ink Story!Meet Dr. Mo (Melissa Dittberner), a passionate advocate and educator in the field of addiction counseling and prevention, and hear the deeply personal stories behind her tattoos, from her roller derby origins to her journey through academia and recovery. During our conversation we explore the connection between body art, personal empowerment, and mental well-being. As a researcher in the field, Dr. Mo discovered a positive correlation between the number of tattoos an individual has and their mental health scores. This emphasizes the potential of...2024-01-1028 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryFrom G.E.D to Ph.D. with Melissa “Dr. Mo” Dittberner | Episode 230Send us a textToday’s guest genuinely had an incredible full-circle journey from addiction at a young age, dropping out of high school, getting her G.E.D. and later her Ph.D. to teaching the next generation of supporters for those in recovery. This week’s episode 230 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how Melissa went from G.E.D. to Ph.D.Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podca...2023-09-1834 min
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid EpidemicHow a high school dropout and meth user found recovery and became a college professorDr. Melissa Dittberner’s or "Dr. Mo," as she is known to her students, began using meth at age 14. Dr. Mo has had such a storied life. After giving up methamphetamines when she became a mom and eventually a single mom, she turned to alcohol. This high-school dropout was a welder and roller derby queen, before eventually earning her Ph.D. in addiction studies. She has a deep understanding of addiction, both personally and professionally. Dr. Mo is a member of the Emily’s Hope Board of Directors and Prevention Education Committee. Dr. Mo is a pro...2022-02-2136 min
Mixfreaks PodcastDJ Deep - Deep Dance 151½ (Yearmix 2015)URL: http://www.dj-deep.de/<cite class="_Rm"></cite><br />Megamix by: DJ Deep (Bootleg)<br />Year: 2015<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ycK3q0wcZkc/Vm_2eWpYpPI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/m9jpPy5p5nE/s1600/Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ycK3q0wcZkc/Vm_2eWpYpPI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/m9jpPy5p5nE/s320/Cover.jpg" width="311" /></a></div>Intro...2015-12-1822 min