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Leah Davies

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Dream For Others

Positive Recovery MD

Dolly Alderton

Lissa Evans

Cathy Rentzenbrink

Henry James

Jane Eyre

Iris Murdoch

Siri Hustvedt

Colson Whitehead

Yanis Varoufakis

Ethan Hawke

Lucy Porter

Lloyd Langford

Laurie Anderson

Toni Morrison

James Joyce

OwlTail

Rajesh Miranda

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Dr. Rajesh Miranda, P.h.D and Leah Davies, LMSW as we discuss the shame and stigma around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and how stress is a common denominator that negatively affects both pregnant women and their families. Dr. Miranda is a faculty member at Texas A&amp;M University, College of Medicine, a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, and is also involved in the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience. In addition to his academic research on the topics of fetal brain development, stem cells, microRNAs, and teratology, Dr. Miranda also leads the Texas FASD Collaborative which brings together professionals and people with lived experiences around FASD to work together to raise awareness and make change in our state.   Leah Davies is the Project Manager at the Texas Center for Disability Studies at The University of Texas at Austin. Leah’s work centers on collaboration building and stakeholder engagement efforts, particularly related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) mental health and IDD, as well as the special education system. disabilities and their families.  Leah studied sociology at Texas A&amp;M University and received her Master's degree in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin. She firmly believes that the best "experts" are those who have lived experience - individuals with disabilities and their families.  Topics Discussed  Benefits of executive functioning and abstract thinking Navigating the shame and stigma around alcohol and pregnancy Understanding how fathers can play a role in FASD How nutrition, relationships, &amp; socio-economics can impact pregnancy Recognizing stress as a common denominator to an unhealthy pregnancy Unpacking risk, resilience, and long term effects with FASD The importance of evaluating mental health of mothers &amp; their families  Connect with Dr. Rajesh Miranda, P.h.D.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-miranda-838718b1/   Connect with Leah Davies, LMSW  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-davies-lmsw-50217a147/  Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast  Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg  Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/  Contact Positive Recovery Centers If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help.  Call: 877-476-2743 Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006 Website: https://positiverecovery.com Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/   About Positive Recovery MD Podcast The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, recovery and what matters – growth &amp; progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. To join the community, visit https://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners. About Positive Recovery Centers Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.  What is Positive Recovery? Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help. Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Dr. Rajesh Miranda, P.h.D and Leah Davies, LMSW as we discuss the shame and stigma around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and how stress is a common denominator that negatively affects both pregnant women and their families. Dr. Miranda is a faculty member at Texas A&amp;M University, College of Medicine, a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, and is also involved in the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience. In addition to his academic research on the topics of fetal brain development, stem cells, microRNAs, and teratology, Dr. Miranda also leads the Texas FASD Collaborative which brings together professionals and people with lived experiences around FASD to work together to raise awareness and make change in our state.   Leah Davies is the Project Manager at the Texas Center for Disability Studies at The University of Texas at Austin. Leah’s work centers on collaboration building and stakeholder engagement efforts, particularly related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) mental health and IDD, as well as the special education system. disabilities and their families.  Leah studied sociology at Texas A&amp;M University and received her Master's degree in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin. She firmly believes that the best "experts" are those who have lived experience - individuals with disabilities and their families.  Topics Discussed <ul> <li>Benefits of executive functioning and abstract thinking</li> <li>Navigating the shame and stigma around alcohol and pregnancy</li> <li>Understanding how fathers can play a role in FASD</li> <li>How nutrition, relationships, &amp; socio-economics can impact pregnancy</li> <li>Recognizing stress as a common denominator to an unhealthy pregnancy</li> <li>Unpacking risk, resilience, and long term effects with FASD</li> <li>The importance of evaluating mental health of mothers &amp; their families</li> </ul> Connect with Dr. Rajesh Miranda, P.h.D. <ul> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-miranda-838718b1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-miranda-838718b1/</a></li> </ul>  Connect with Leah Davies, LMSW <ul> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-davies-lmsw-50217a147/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-davies-lmsw-50217a147/</a></li> </ul> Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.positiverecoverymd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.positiverecoverymd.com</a></li> <li>Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032</a></li> <li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg</a></li> </ul> Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online <ul> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/</a></li> </ul> Contact Positive Recovery Centers If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. <ul> <li>Call: 877-476-2743</li> <li>Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006</li> <li>Website: <a href="https://positiverecovery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://positiverecovery.com</a></li> <li>Services: <a href="https://positiverecovery.com/services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://positiverecovery.com/services/</a></li> <li>FAQ: <a href="https://positiverecovery.com/faq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://positiverecovery.com/faq/</a> </li> </ul> About Positive Recovery MD Podcast The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, recovery and what matters – growth &amp; progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. To join the community, visit <a href="https://www.positiverecoverymd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.positiverecoverymd.com</a> to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners. About Positive Recovery Centers Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.  What is Positive Recovery? Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help. Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

 EPISODE 12: The Biggest Barriers to a Healthy Pregnancy, with Dr. Rajesh Miranda, Ph.D & Leah Davies, LMSW 

Writer, human rights activist, social researcher and founder of Freethinker Co shares how we can use writing and stories to change the world. See episode notes at www.naomiarnold.com.

Writer, human rights activist, social researcher and founder of Freethinker Co shares how we can use writing and stories to change the world. See episode notes at <a href="http://www.naomiarnold.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.naomiarnold.com</a>.

Ep 9. Leah Davies (Freethinker Co)