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Wisdom Shared with Carole BlueweissAnonymous SisterEpisode SummaryIn this episode, I'm joined by two special guests, harm reduction activist Julie Stampler and award-winning documentary filmmaker Jamie Boyle. We discuss the opioid epidemic through the frame of the incredible documentary Anonymous Sister, directed by Jamie Boyle, produced by Marilyn Ness, and executive produced by Julie Stampler. This is the story of one American family, but what happened to them could happen to any family. We learn about Julie's brother, Jonathan, who died from a heroin overdose, and how his death led Julie into her life of activism and harm reduction work. We see two...
2023-05-211h 13
Why Am I Telling You This? with Bill ClintonDr. Vivek Murthy: How We Can Overcome the Opioid CrisisThis week, we revisit an important episode of “Why Am I Telling You This?” on the escalating opioid crisis, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode features U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and harm reductionist and Clinton Foundation partner Julie Stampler who joined President Bill Clinton in 2019 to discuss how we can work together to fight this epidemic, and a personal story from Sarah Gad, who overcame her own struggle with substance use disorder and is now helping others through a Clinton Global Initiative University commitment that has increased medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated people stru...
2021-04-2935 min
Love in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep17Another episode of Love in the Time of Covid19! I go on about sex, and the lack thereof, with statistics to boot! Apparently we are knocking boots way less now. Shocker! I rant a little about dating practices and whether or not to share if you have kids, what's your position? I also dig in to the Grandpa Harold mailbag too, and read a sweet letter to Grandma Selma. Send me a note at loveinthetimeofcovid19@gmail.com. Follow along on instagram @lovecovidstyle, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Wash your hands, wash and wear your mask, and stay...
2020-07-1823 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep16Back to our roots in this episode as we talk love, dating, and more with celebrity matchmaker and relationship expert Bonnie Winston! Bonnie has taken the time during the pandemic to donate her services to first and last responders!! Yes, you can get fixed up in the middle of a global pandemic! You can find her at bonniewinstonmatchmaker.com. Fingers crossed that Brad Pitt calls! If you've got any dating pickup stories, online dating cautionary tales, let's hear em! Send them to me at loveinthetimeofcovid19@gmail.com. And do your part, stay distant, wash your hands, wear a mask, a...
2020-07-0431 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep15This week I get to talk to Dr. Renee Matthews! We cover everything from cord blood to coronavirus, so make sure to listen in! If you want to find her and anything we chatted about in the episode, here's the link https://askdrrenee.info. We do talk about some products that Dr. Renee recommends and there are links and special offers on her site.
I also share some of my animal drama, and a grab bag letter from Grandpa Harold that shakes me a little and requires some on the spot censoring!! Send any letters or comments t...
2020-06-1533 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep14Still reeling from all the madness, but this episode brings me some hope that I share with you!! Hope in the form of a 16 year old artist, hope in the form of protest, hope in the form of an app even!!
Links of importance: https://hyperallergic.com/568795/ios-face-blurring-tool-protests/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=D060820&utm_content=D060820+CID_7ac1ac787b8f68b646b03814db25590d&utm_source=HyperallergicNewsletter&utm_term=A%20New%20iOS%20Shortcut%20Blurs%20Faces%20and%20Wipes%20Metadata%20for%20Protest%20Images
www.eatokra.com
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2020-06-0921 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep13This is not a regular episode because I just can't. Not today. I'm too angry and too scared and way too sad. I share with you some words I wrote years ago and some new words I keep seeing online, along with a list of names that shouldn't exist but does, that won't disappear anytime soon.
Stay well.
Julie
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2020-05-3010 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep12We get another rant from me in this week's episode, but it leads to a pretty awesome conversation with my friend Chris Baier and the work he and his family are doing to raise awareness about OCD. Take a walk, take me with you, and wear your mask!! Stay well. Julie
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2020-05-2432 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep11 (or the rant episode.)This episode has me losing it just a little because I'm tired. Really freaking tired. The good news is that there's also some love so don't worry, you'll get your letter! We go back to Grandpa Harold for this episode!
Stay safe and stay well!
Julie
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2020-05-1414 min
Secrets of a Sober Mom6. Interview with Julie StamplerIn this episode, I talk with harm reductionist, Julie Stampler. Julie works passionately to support communities affected by substance abuse disorder and is dedicated to helping addicts stay alive.
Substance abuse has touched Julie's life in several ways. Her brother tragically died of a heroin overdose and her stepfather Jack Fishman created naloxone, the drug used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Her dedication to the opioid crisis in the United States has saved many lives.
Learn more about Harm reduction, and you too can help save a life. We all know someone who is affected by drug...
2020-05-1100 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid 19 Ep 10This week's conversation wasn't an easy one (I cry) (twice), but it's an important one! Mandi Zucker, social worker specializing in grief recovery after a loss, breaks down the difference between grief and mourning, and shares the two words she believes we should remove from our vocabulary, and I think she's right! Grab a tissue and sit back and listen to our conversation and I do get to share a love letter too!
Send yours to loveinthetimeofcovid19@gmail.com!
Stay well,
Julie
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2020-05-0729 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep 9In this episode, I get to talk to Marilyn Ness, producer/director/friend about her current projects, past projects and what kind of movie theater candy is a must!! I get to read a letter from her Great Aunt, too! Look on Instagram @lovecovidstyle for pictures! Hope you're safe and healthy and that you enjoy this episode! Send me your favorite film and send me love letters! loveinthetimeofcovid19@gmail.com.
Stay well,
Julie
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2020-04-3029 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep 8In this episode, we hear from Carey Davidson, author of The Five Archetypes, which can be found at fivearcehtypes.com, we also hear a love letter from 1903, and find an organization that is helping people send letters of gratitude to our first responders! Stay safe, wash your hands, don't touch your face, enjoy and stay well! Julie
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2020-04-2230 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep 7We have our first ever Covid Correction in this episode, which involves a letter I read last week. We also go deep in to the world of a sober mom, with Leslie Shapiro, host of the podcast "Secrets of a Sober Mom". It's a heavy conversation, but an important one, especially for anyone who might be questioning they're drinking habits, or those of a loved one.
Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy and minding your distance!! Subscribe and review and thanks for being here! Stay well, Julie
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2020-04-1425 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep 6This episode ended up turning in to a 2-episode event! On this first episode, we talk to Michelle Waleck of Chateau Minuty about the state of the wine and spirits industry, and then I get to read a love letter from the past that a dear friend sent! Learn about Rose making, and listen about love on this episode of Love in the time of Covid19. Wash your hands, don't touch your face, and stay well! Julie
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2020-04-0823 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep 5Still in lockdown, still socially distant, still needing some positivity and even some advice! In this episode I reach out to a friend, Karen Steinberg, for her expertise in family law as many are having to deal with custody and visitation issues during the pandemic. We also hear a beautiful love letter that Karen found, and I give yet another recommendation! Sit back and enjoy and wash your hands and don't touch your face!! Stay well.
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2020-03-3116 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep 4It's been a couple weeks now and we are still pretty much in shut down mode as the numbers continue to climb, not only of those infected with Covid19, but the death rate is climbing as well. Names we know are popping up in the news of people who have passed away, and there are many faceless names we don't consider, many on the front lines of the pandemic. We are grateful to all the first responders and essential workers who are out there trying to maintain some normalcy in this difficult situation. There is some good news too...
2020-03-3021 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep. 3Most of the country seems to be on lockdown right about now but there are still plenty who aren't taking the virus seriously and they seriously stink as humans. So to combat that, I am reading love letters!! I am also talking about dating and how we can try to do that safely. And even talking about love letters sent from parents to kids and kids to parents, because that kind of love is just as important if not more important than romantic love, because without it, we struggle to receive love from a romantic partner. Without going super...
2020-03-2218 minLove in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep 2In this episode, we have a little love from the past, a little love from some fiction, and a little love from a lost soul. Join me in finding some brightness in this dark and confusing time for many of us. Share with us some of your love history and email it loveinthetimeofcovid19@gmail.com. Send pictures and a little story about the lovebirds, too! Stay well!
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2020-03-1814 min
Love in the time of Covid19Love in the time of Covid19 Ep. 1: Grandpa Harold and Johnny CashIn an anxious time filled with uncertainty and in many cases isolation, let's take some time to make romance go viral! Remember love letters? Remember communicating without hashtags and lol's? I will read love letters from my family's past, and love letters from some fairly well known people, and hopefully love letters that you send in! Email letters to loveinthetimeofcovid19@gmail.com. Include pictures of the letter, pictures of the lovebirds if you can, and anything about the letter and/or lovebirds that you would like shared on our next episode. Maybe even a special guest will stop by...
2020-03-1509 min