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Digital MarketplacePretaa: Revolutionizing Addiction Treatment with Biometric DataEliza Foltz, Chief Growth Officer at Pretaa, discussed their outcome-based measurement tool for addiction and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. PRETA uses a proprietary biometric ring to monitor heart rate, sleep, and activity, providing data to treatment centers for early intervention. The tool has been used by hundreds of people and is expanding to thousands. Pretaa's data helps secure longer treatment stays and aids in early relapse detection. Foltz emphasized the importance of client trust and education in the implementation process. Pretaa aims to expand into adolescent facilities and eventually detect cravings in real-time, potentially saving lives.2024-10-2917 min
F#CK THE STIGMAMethadone Maintenance, Recovery Debate, DCFS, MAT stigma, Eliza with Pretaa | EP 66In Episode 66 of the "Fuck the Stigma" podcast, host Laisha sits down with Eliza Foltz from Pretaa to share her powerful story. Eliza opens up about her experience with methadone maintenance, the challenges of slowly tapering off the medication, and her perspective on the recovery debate—what does "recovery" truly mean? She also delves into her personal struggles with DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) and the impact it's had on her and her children. Tune in for an honest, raw conversation about the complexities of addiction, recovery, and navigating the system.
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The Begin Again Podcast🌤️EP58: Surviving the Storm: Inspiring Tales of RecoveryIn this special compilation episode of The Begin Again Podcast, we bring you a profound and moving collection of moments from some of our most powerful guests. Each of these individuals has faced their darkest hours, whether battling addiction, enduring life-threatening illnesses, or confronting personal demons. Yet, through resilience and determination, they have all found a way to rise from the depths and begin again.Join us as we revisit these raw and inspiring stories from guests like Derrick Michaud, Luke Worsfold, Michael Quigley, Charlie Levoir, Anthony Zorzetto, Dino Miliotis, Julian Bryant, Mike Rhodes...2024-08-151h 42
The Begin Again PodcastEP55: 🌟Eliza Foltz: Conquering Addiction and Pioneering in HealthcareIn this captivating podcast episode, Gary Menkes interviews Eliza Foltz, the Chief Growth Officer at Pretaa, who shares her extraordinary journey from battling addiction to becoming a beacon of hope in the world of behavioral healthcare. Eliza's life, marked by resilience and transformation, takes us through her struggles with substance abuse, including painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl. Her journey is not just about survival but also about her remarkable transition from being an athlete, a sex worker, to working with developmentally disabled adults. Eliza's commitment to overcoming addiction is evident in he...2024-07-2556 min
Through The Glass Recovery PodcastE92: Recovering Authenticity: Why Being Authentic Is The Foundation of Sobriety
What if we told you that authenticity is the foundation of lasting sobriety? That being vulnerable enough to allow your true self to be seen by others is where recovery starts? In this episode, we're joined by Eliza, CRO of Pretaa; Chelsey, founder of Lighthouse Recovery; and Gary, host of The Begin Again podcast; as we explore the links between authenticity, vulnerability, connection, and addiction.
In this episode:
Authenticity is an ongoing process, and it evolves as we do
Vulnerability - openly speaking about our flaws and mistakes - is...2024-06-1052 min
Your Ink StoryTales of Tattoos and Triumphs in the Recovery Process“There’s so much stigma around addiction. How can we look at addiction as the disease it is, and yet still treat folks the way we do?”Welcome to Episode 12, where our guest, Eliza Foltz, takes us on a journey of personal growth, recovery, and the transformative power of tattoos.As she approaches her fourth year of sobriety on October 16, Eliza reflects on her arduous journey of being in and out of treatment for opioid addiction, which had plagued her for 15 long years. Everything began when an unfortunate ice hockey injury led her toward...2023-10-0432 min
Tech SalescraftIdentifying the Must-Have Characteristics for Hiring | Tech Salescraft with Eliza Foltz, CRO of PretaaJoining James on today’s episode of Tech Salescraft is Eliza Foltz, CRO at Pretaa.Eliza provides a profound glimpse into her life and past experiences that have shaped her journey to Pretaa, a tech start-up dedicated to leveraging technology for the betterment of human well-being, particularly in substance use disorder treatment.The conversation delves into Pretaa's impactful work and their integration of technology into addiction treatment, as well as their mission, values, and unique challenges.Eliza emphasizes the importance of hiring individuals with ce...2023-08-2953 min
Drug Diversion Insights with Terri VidalsUsing Biometric Data to Improve Recovery OutcomesOur Guests:
Eliza FoltzChief Revenue Officer, Pretaa
Michael MaddonChief Executive Officer, Pretaa
Better Connections. Better Outcomes. Pretaa shares how they are utilizing wearable technology data to produce better connections and outcomes for those in recovery. To quote one of the testimonials, "with these insights, we are able to provide the right intervention at the right time, leading to better outcomes". Utilizing insights from the biometric data, clinicians are able to provide better care. It allows the patient opportunities for self-learning, and provides them with better...2023-08-0850 minThrough The Glass Recovery PodcastE28: Practicing Forgiveness in Recovery
You hear over and over in the recovery community that resentment leads to relapse. And while that might be a bit harsh, it's also not far from the truth. Carrying around resentment can build up all kinds of negative feelings inside of us that can lead us to want to escape. In this episode, we talk with Eliza, Matthew, and Alex about letting go of resentment by practicing forgiveness.
"There is no timetable for forgiveness."
Some of the topics we cover include:
Forgiving ourselves
We can only quit drin...2023-03-2044 min