Shows
2023-05-0747 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaDillon McManusDillon McManus is the Harm Reduction and Peer Support Supervisor from the Howard County Health Department. He tells us more about the Syringe Services Program and other services at the Health Department. He talks about his story ..... and tells us who his favorite person is. :)
Guest: Dillon McManus
Host: Anthony Rivera
CoHost: Dianne Jones
Director, Producer, and Editor: Najma Durrani
2023-04-301h 04
Alter the Minds of StigmaWRAP with Easter Kim and David Sipes
WRAP® is a wellness and recovery approach that helps people to:
1) decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors;
2) increase personal empowerment;
3) improve quality of life;
4) achieve their own life goals and dreams.
WRAP will be facilitated at On Our Own of Howard County INC, located on 6440 Dobbin RD Suite B, Columbia, MD 21043
HOST: Anthony Rivera
GUEST: Easter Kim and David Sipes
2023-04-0237 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaBipolar Day!
World Bipolar Day is celebrated each year on March 30th, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as having bipolar disorder. The vision of World Bipolar Day (WBD) is to bring world awareness to bipolar disorders and to eliminate social stigma.
2023-03-3045 min2023-03-0106 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaAndy GoldensonAndy is the Founder of Instruments of Healing and the President of the Board of On Our Own of Howard County Inc.
Host: Anthony Rivera
Guest: Antony Goldenson
Co-Host: Stephan Foster
Director, Producer, and Editor: Najma Durrani
2023-02-0554 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaAnthony SantiagoAnthony Santiago tells us his journey through recovery from substance abuse and alcohol.
Host: Anthony Rivera
CoHost: Jesse
Director, Producer, editor and CoHost: Najma Durrani
2022-12-1845 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaDanny D'AlonzoDanny comes to us from the Howard County Health Department, he is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist he tells us his battle through addiction from substance abuse.
WARNING!
The following podcast episode might be triggering for some.
If you or a loved one have any thoughts of suicide you can call 988 Suicide & Crisis Line. You can also text HELLO to 741741. Both numbers are 24 hour, confidential support hotlines. If it’s an emergency you can call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
Host: Anthony Rivera
CoHost: Hann...
2022-12-1142 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaStephen FosterStephen Foster a peer specialist of On Our Own of Howard County takes us through his journey with mental health .
WARNING!
The following podcast episode might be triggering for some.
If you or a loved one have any thoughts of suicide you can call 988 Suicide & Crisis Line. You can also text HELLO to 741741. Both numbers are 24 hour, confidential support hotlines. If it’s an emergency you can call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
Host: Anthony Rivera
Co-Host: Debbie Weinstein
Director, Producer, Editor and Co-Host: Najma Durrani
2022-12-041h 17
Alter the Minds of StigmaEarl Jack MatthewsJack comes to us from the Howard County Health Department and the Howard House (Tuerk House) sharing his battle from addiction and trauma, Jack has a very different outlook on life.
Guest: Earl Jack Matthews
Host: Anthony Rivera
Co-Host: Stephen Foster
Director, Producer and Editor: Najma Durrani
2022-11-2753 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaCatherine BlessingComing from the Howard County Health Department, Catherine Blessing takes us through her journey with Alcohol addiction. She has a funny outlook on life and just a joy to be around with.
Guest: Catherine Blessing
Host: Anthony Rivera
Co-Host: Debbie Weinstein
Director , Producer, and editor: Najma Durrani
2022-11-2051 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaScott SheldonScott Sheldon, from right here in Columbia Maryland. Scott works at the health department and also does Peer Work at the prison. He shares his journey with us and struggle with drugs and alcohol.
Guest: Scott Sheldon
Host: Anthony Rivera
Co-Host: Stephan Foster
Director, Producer, and Editor: Najma Durrani
2022-11-1350 minAlter the Minds of StigmaSelf EsteemAnthony R, Stephen Foster, Najma Durrani and a member of On Our Own of Howard County Jerry Hayes talks about their self esteem.
2022-11-0638 minAlter the Minds of StigmaDebbie WeinsteinOn Our Own of Howard County, Inc, Office Manger, Debbie Weinstein talks about what her duties are at On Own Own of Howard County, Inc. She also tells us about her trauma in her life
WARNING!
The following podcast episode might be triggering for some.
If you or a loved one have any thoughts of suicide you can call 988 Suicide & Crisis Line. You can also text HELLO to 741741. Both numbers are 24 hour, confidential support hotlines. If it’s an emergency you can call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
Host: Anthony Rivera
Co-Host Stephen Foster
Guest: Debbie Weinstein
Director, Producer, an...
2022-10-3147 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaJuan OrtizHeath Department of Howard County Peer, Juan Ortiz shares his story of addiction.
Recorded on: September 1, 2022
Guest: Juan Ortiz
Host: Anthony Rivera
Co-Host: Stephen Foster
Director, Producer, Editor, Co-Host: Najma Durrani
2022-10-2357 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaCarl DeLorenzoCarl DeLorenzo the Director of policy and programs for the County executive at Howard County Government sits down with us to discuss his work on many initiatives including Healthcare, affordable housing and human services.
2022-10-1650 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaArron HallArron Hall is a peer at the Health Department of Howard County, he tells us his story about his drug addiction and how he overcame it with his the huge support of his family,
Recorded on August 19. 2022
Host: Anthony Rivera
Co Host: Dianne Jones
Producer and Director: Najma Durrani
GUEST: ARRON HALL
2022-10-0955 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaKevin KronbergerWARNING!
The following podcast episode might be triggering for some.
If you or a loved one have any thoughts of suicide you can call 988 Suicide & Crisis Line. You can also text HELLO to 741741. Both numbers are 24 hour, confidential support hotlines. If it’s an emergency you can call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
Episode Recorded on September 24, 2022
Host: Anthony Rivera
Co-Host Najma Durrani
Guest: Barbara Kronberger
Robert Kronberger
September is Suicide Prevention Month in 2020 45, 797 people died of suicide.
Barba...
2022-10-0251 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaEdward McLean IIEdward McLean works for the Health Department and for Homewood. His story to addiction and helping young kids is inspiring.
Host: Anthony Rivera
Cohost: Dianne Jones
Producer, Director and Editor: Najma Durrani
Recorded on August 5, 2022
2022-09-2552 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaJohn McGrathJohn McGrath works for the Health Department of Howard County. This is his Journey through addiction
Host: Anthony Rivera
Cohost : Dianne Jones
Producer, DIrector, and editor: Najma Durrani
Recorded on July 29, 2022
2022-09-1850 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaEli MorrisOne of Our Volunteers of On Our Own of Howard County Inc. Shares his Journey through his battle of addiction
Host: Anthony Rivera
Cohost: Najma Durrani
Recorded on July 25, 2022
2022-09-1151 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaWhat it's like to be an employee at On Our Own of Howard County with Stephen FosterStephen Foster is a Peer Support Specialist at On Our Own of Howard County Inc. In this episode he talks about what's it like to be a Peer Support and the duties.
This Episode is Hosted by Peer Support Specialist of On Our Own of Howard County Inc, Anthony Rivera
And Cohost by On Our Own of Howard County Digital and Social Media Specialist Najma, Durrani
This Episode was recorded on August 29, 2022
2022-09-0447 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaIntro to On Our Own of Howard County Inc.We are a Stigma free Center, located 6440 Dobbin RD, Suite B, Columbia, MD 21045. We help people advocate for themselves, educate on how to cope with their feeling, most importantly we are hear just to talk. We are a judgement free zone and we welcome everyone!
With your host Anthony Rivera
and Cohost, Director, and Producer Najma Durrani
2022-08-2921 min
Alter the Minds of StigmaIntro to AltertheMindsofStigmaAlter the Minds of Stigma is about changing the minds of people who are going through Mental Health, Recovery from addiction, or life changing incidents. We want to educate people who are seeking help. Everyone is Welcome,
Your Host: Anthony Rivera
CoHost: Dianne Jones
Director, Producer: Najma Durrani
2022-08-2406 min