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46- How to Bring Us Together When We Are Divided with Rich Harwood

Lauren Cross

45 - Using Art to Create Change with Dr. Lauren Cross

Joe Rand

44 - Finding Hope with Teen Challenge MA Director, Joe Rand

Liza Talusan

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To connect with Dr. Talusan, check out the website here: <a href="http://www.lizatalusan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lizatalusan.com/</a> If you would like to be an insider to the Organizing for Change Podcast, join our email list. You will be the first to know about upcoming episodes and you will get a summary after each episode with links to anything we have talked about emailed right to your inbox. Just click on the link in the notes to join our community today! Join the Organizing for Change Community: <a href="http://eepurl.com/dGJgp9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dGJgp9</a>

43- Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Justice with Dr. Liza Talusan

Scott Henderson

42 - Leading with Purpose with National Alliance For Drug Endangered Children Executive Director, Scott Henderson

David Closson

41 - Quarantine and Innovation with Mid-America PTTC Director, David Closson

40 - Staying Hopeful in the Middle of a Challenge 

Amanda Decker

39 - 5 Tips for Coordinating a Coalition During COVID-19 with Host, Amanda Decker

Elizabeth Irias

38 - Effective Advocacy with Elizabeth Irias 

Mariama White-Hammond

37 - We Can Work Together with Reverend Mariama White-Hammond 

Get the Show Notes at: http://eepurl.com/dGJgp9 Have you ever wished you could hear what others are doing to make a difference in their world? The goal of this podcast is to help Substance Use Prevention Coordinators, equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community.

Great podcast for learning how community change works and how anyone can make it happen. I&#39;ve learned so much about legislation, working with others, and prevention. Especially helpful for coalitions, from members to staff. Thank you, thank you!

Great podcast!

Organizing for Change is a great resource for any coalition trying to bring change!

Great resource

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Organizing for Change

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 25 Show Notes    Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community”   Host, Amanda Decker joins Tom Vega, leadership coach, and change consultant trained in the areas of Strategic Management and Leadership Effectiveness.Tom offers individuals and teams a complete continuum of skills and solutions in areas of relationship management, process improvement, problem-solving, change awareness, and execution.  He does this by combining emotional awareness techniques with contemporary change and process analysis methods that other folks may not even be aware of.    If you are sitting with people at your table who are not fully engaged, or who are tough to work with, I really think this episode will help you out!   If you find this episode helpful, would you please help us get the word out by sharing it with a friend or colleague? Welcome to Episode 025 of the Podcast:    Guest: Tom Vega   Tom Vega Consulting Website:  https://www.tommvega.com/   Book Tom Mentions: Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry &amp; Jean Greaves http://www.talentsmart.com/test/   Organizing for Change Website:  https://organizing4change.podbean.com/   Organizing for Change Twitter:  @organizing4chng   4 Insights from This Episode: Explain the why. Help people understand why you are asking for information before you ask. Judge the idea, not the person. As a facilitator, help the ideas be the item that is evaluated, not the person. Ask questions like: why do you have this idea? Where did you get this idea from? Lack of emotional intelligence equals a decrease in profit and outcomes. Often times, leaders can thing emotional intelligence is silly and too “touchy feely”. Tom talks about communicating with leaders about the importance of emotional intelligence by connecting it to something the leader cares about. (Such as profit and outcomes)     Leaders inspire. It is crucial to tell a story in a way that inspires action. Most people know how to do a task, but you need to give them the inspiration to motivate them to actually do the task.  Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 026

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 25 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community” Host, Amanda Decker joins Tom Vega, leadership coach, and change consultant trained in the areas of Strategic Management and Leadership Effectiveness.Tom offers individuals and teams a complete continuum of skills and solutions in areas of relationship management, process improvement, problem-solving, change awareness, and execution.  He does this by combining emotional awareness techniques with contemporary change and process analysis methods that other folks may not even be aware of. If you are sitting with people at your table who are not fully engaged, or who are tough to work with, I really think this episode will help you out! If you find this episode helpful, would you please help us get the word out by sharing it with a friend or colleague? Welcome to Episode 025 of the Podcast: Guest: Tom Vega Tom Vega Consulting Website: <a href="https://www.tommvega.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tommvega.com/</a> Book Tom Mentions: Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry &amp; Jean Greaves <a href="http://www.talentsmart.com/test/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.talentsmart.com/test/</a> Organizing for Change Website: <a href="https://organizing4change.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizing4change.podbean.com/</a> Organizing for Change Twitter: @organizing4chng 4 Insights from This Episode: Explain the why. Help people understand why you are asking for information before you ask. Judge the idea, not the person. As a facilitator, help the ideas be the item that is evaluated, not the person. Ask questions like: why do you have this idea? Where did you get this idea from? Lack of emotional intelligence equals a decrease in profit and outcomes. Often times, leaders can thing emotional intelligence is silly and too “touchy feely”. Tom talks about communicating with leaders about the importance of emotional intelligence by connecting it to something the leader cares about. (Such as profit and outcomes) Leaders inspire. It is crucial to tell a story in a way that inspires action. Most people know how to do a task, but you need to give them the inspiration to motivate them to actually do the task. Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 026

25 - Dealing with Difficult People

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 20 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community”   Host, Amanda Decker joins Nick Adams, Planning &amp; Implementation Grant Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division. Nick is a native of Minnesota and wanted to make a difference in his community. After interning with a local non profit in college, he was exposed to the Minnesota Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division and secured a job working to reduce underage drinking. Nick is a huge fan of Dr. Jeff Linkenbach and the Positive Community Norms framework which you will hear all about in this episode.   Welcome to Episode 020 of the Podcast:    Guest: Nick Adams, Planning &amp; Implementation Grant Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division   Rapids Rising Website:  https://www.rapidsrising.com/   Rapids Rising Twitter: https://twitter.com/RapidsRising   Nick’s Email nadams@isd318.org   The Montana Institute http://www.montanainstitute.com/pcn/   The ACES with HOPE Study https://www.cssp.org/publications/documents/Balancing-ACEs-with-HOPE-FINAL.pdf   Organizing for Change Website:  https://organizing4change.podbean.com/   Organizing for Change Twitter:  https://twitter.com/organizing4chng   3 Insights from This Episode:     “If you want health, you have got to promote health. If you promote illness, you will get more illness.” -Jeff Linkenbach   Perceptions become behaviors. Nick talks about correcting misperceptions around youth alcohol and drug use to help reduce and prevent youth use.   Slow down and start from scratch. Nick talks about how the tendency to move quickly in coalition work is tempting, but in order to build capacity and have long term impact, you need to slow down and do the hard work of getting people on the same page.     Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 021

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 20 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community” Host, Amanda Decker joins Nick Adams, Planning &amp; Implementation Grant Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division. Nick is a native of Minnesota and wanted to make a difference in his community. After interning with a local non profit in college, he was exposed to the Minnesota Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division and secured a job working to reduce underage drinking. Nick is a huge fan of Dr. Jeff Linkenbach and the Positive Community Norms framework which you will hear all about in this episode. Welcome to Episode 020 of the Podcast: Guest: Nick Adams, Planning &amp; Implementation Grant Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division Rapids Rising Website: <a href="https://www.rapidsrising.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rapidsrising.com/</a> Rapids Rising Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidsRising" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RapidsRising</a> Nick’s Email <a href="mailto:nadams@isd318.org">nadams@isd318.org</a> The Montana Institute <a href="http://www.montanainstitute.com/pcn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.montanainstitute.com/pcn/</a> The ACES with HOPE Study <a href="https://www.cssp.org/publications/documents/Balancing-ACEs-with-HOPE-FINAL.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cssp.org/publications/documents/Balancing-ACEs-with-HOPE-FINAL.pdf</a> Organizing for Change Website: <a href="https://organizing4change.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizing4change.podbean.com/</a> Organizing for Change Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/organizing4chng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/organizing4chng</a> 3 Insights from This Episode: <ul><li>“If you want health, you have got to promote health. If you promote illness, you will get more illness.” -Jeff Linkenbach </li> </ul> <ul><li>Perceptions become behaviors. Nick talks about correcting misperceptions around youth alcohol and drug use to help reduce and prevent youth use. </li> </ul> <ul><li>Slow down and start from scratch. Nick talks about how the tendency to move quickly in coalition work is tempting, but in order to build capacity and have long term impact, you need to slow down and do the hard work of getting people on the same page.</li> </ul> Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 021

20 - The Science of the Positive

Erica Pike

Jamiah Tappin

"If you look around your dinner table and everyone looks like you, you need a bigger table." -Dr. Yvonne Spicer, Mayor of Framingham MA. Join me as I talk with Jamiah Tappin and Erica Pike about culture, equity, and celebrating and recognizing the strength that already lies within your community. Get a copy of the show notes delivered to your inbox by signing up for the FREE Organizing for Change Email List: http://eepurl.com/dGJgp9

"If you look around your dinner table and everyone looks like you, you need a bigger table." -Dr. Yvonne Spicer, Mayor of Framingham MA. Join me as I talk with Jamiah Tappin and Erica Pike about culture, equity, and celebrating and recognizing the strength that already lies within your community. Get a copy of the show notes delivered to your inbox by signing up for the FREE Organizing for Change Email List: <a href="http://eepurl.com/dGJgp9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dGJgp9</a>

34 - A "Bigger Table" with Jamiah Tappin & Erica Pike

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 26 Show Notes    Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community”   Host, Amanda Decker joins Jason Anderson, trainer for the Montana Institute. Upon his discharge from the United States Army, Jason obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice (Minor in Psychology) at Moorhead State University. He has worked in the field of probation since 1998 – spending a decade as an adult felony probation/parole agent and 5 years as an Evidence-Based Practices project manager/trainer for the MN Dept. of Corrections.    Jason became the Director of the Itasca County Probation Department in 2013. In addition to his duties as a probation officer and manager, he has served as a trainer of various topics including Motivational Interviewing since 2001. He is an active member of 2 school-based substance abuse prevention coalitions in his community.    Jason began curriculum development and training delivery for The Montana Institute in 2016. A father of 2 boys (ages 15 and 17), he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, singing in his church choir, community theater and running an occasional race.   On this episode we talked about the reason why we do this work.    Why does your why matter? Jason breaks down discovering your why and how it can motivate your community to change. We also talked about changing our approach in communication to create change in your community.    This is one of my all time favorite episodes and I think it will be one of yours too.    As always If you find this episode helpful, would you please help us get the word out by sharing it with a friend or colleague? And please leave a review. That is the best way to make sure other folks can find out about the podcast.  Welcome to Episode 026 of the Podcast:    Guest: Jason Anderson   Montana Institute Website:  http://www.montanainstitute.com/   Organizing for Change Website:  https://organizing4change.podbean.com/   Organizing for Change Twitter:  @organizing4chng   3 Insights from This Episode:     Your Why Matters. Most people are not motivated by facts, they are motivated by an emotional tug. This is why your “why” matters. If your coalition is stuck, remind them of the why. If you are stuck, remind yourself of the why. It’s not always about “what is in it for us.”  Appreciate and Understand Someone Else’s Perspective. Even though you may disagree with someone else’s perspective, it is important to have empathy and understand where someone is coming from. Just being willing to hear where someone is coming from and to express and acknowledge their perspective, can open the door for communication.        Don’t Be the Expert. We obviously know a lot about our field, or we wouldn’t be in it. But, our attitude of approach matters. If we come across as the “expert”, people tend to be defensive and shut down. Instead, Jason talks about having a curiosity and engaging people in the solution as a better method and approach to getting results.      Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 027

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 26 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community” Host, Amanda Decker joins Jason Anderson, trainer for the Montana Institute. Upon his discharge from the United States Army, Jason obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice (Minor in Psychology) at Moorhead State University. He has worked in the field of probation since 1998 – spending a decade as an adult felony probation/parole agent and 5 years as an Evidence-Based Practices project manager/trainer for the MN Dept. of Corrections. Jason became the Director of the Itasca County Probation Department in 2013. In addition to his duties as a probation officer and manager, he has served as a trainer of various topics including Motivational Interviewing since 2001. He is an active member of 2 school-based substance abuse prevention coalitions in his community. Jason began curriculum development and training delivery for The Montana Institute in 2016. A father of 2 boys (ages 15 and 17), he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, singing in his church choir, community theater and running an occasional race. On this episode we talked about the reason why we do this work. Why does your why matter? Jason breaks down discovering your why and how it can motivate your community to change. We also talked about changing our approach in communication to create change in your community. This is one of my all time favorite episodes and I think it will be one of yours too. As always If you find this episode helpful, would you please help us get the word out by sharing it with a friend or colleague? And please leave a review. That is the best way to make sure other folks can find out about the podcast. Welcome to Episode 026 of the Podcast: Guest: Jason Anderson Montana Institute Website: <a href="http://www.montanainstitute.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.montanainstitute.com/</a> Organizing for Change Website: <a href="https://organizing4change.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizing4change.podbean.com/</a> Organizing for Change Twitter: @organizing4chng 3 Insights from This Episode: <ul><li>Your Why Matters. Most people are not motivated by facts, they are motivated by an emotional tug. This is why your “why” matters. If your coalition is stuck, remind them of the why. If you are stuck, remind yourself of the why. It’s not always about “what is in it for us.”</li> </ul> <ul><li>Appreciate and Understand Someone Else’s Perspective. Even though you may disagree with someone else’s perspective, it is important to have empathy and understand where someone is coming from. Just being willing to hear where someone is coming from and to express and acknowledge their perspective, can open the door for communication.</li> </ul> <ul><li>Don’t Be the Expert. We obviously know a lot about our field, or we wouldn’t be in it. But, our attitude of approach matters. If we come across as the “expert”, people tend to be defensive and shut down. Instead, Jason talks about having a curiosity and engaging people in the solution as a better method and approach to getting results.</li> </ul> Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 027

26 - Why Does It Matter? 

Kristina Clark

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31 - Sustaining Your Efforts with Kristina Clark

16 - Independence Academy - A Recovery High School

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 27 Show Notes    Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community”   Thank you all so much for your support!  You all have helped this show grow into reaching people in every state and now over 40 countries!  ____________________________________________________________ Today's episode is brought to you by the Montana Institute: http://www.montanainstitute.com/montana-summer-institute   There are so many reasons for HOPE! This year the theme for the annual MONTANA SUMMER INSTITUTE is Reasons for HOPE: Building Positive, Healthy, Resilient Communities.    This fantastic event will be held June 25th-28th in Big Sky, Montana. Participants will hear Dr. Jeff Linkenbach and the dynamic Montana Summer Institute faculty  share cutting-edge science, tools and resources for building healthy, resilient communities. The 2019 Institute will focus on how Science of the Positive, Positive Community Norms, and Health Outcomes from Positive Experience (H.O.P.E) are creating new opportunities in prevention and driving community transformation on a wide range of health and safety issues.    Join them in Big Sky to learn how positive, norms-based approaches can power up your public health and prevention practices, improve your leadership skills, and increase the effectiveness and sustainability of your projects. ____________________________________________________________   Host, Amanda Decker joins Mercer County WV, Commissioner, Greg Puckett. A native southern West Virginian with a passion for prevention, Greg Puckett has worked tirelessly to bring special projects and initiatives to the area in the hopes of preventing the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs amongst youth.    As Executive Director of Community Connections, a community based 501(c)(3) non-profit, he advocates for strong public policy, and leads others to combat the addiction epidemic and community revitalization/stabilization efforts. He currently serves on several state committees including the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Corrections: Juvenile Justice Subcommittee, and serves on the Board of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), where he is a past recipient of CADCA’s National Advocate of the Year award.  In 2010, Puckett also assisted CADCA in securing funds to host the first-ever, statewide National Youth Leadership Initiative.   On this episode we discuss changing the look of a community to change how people act in the community, the importance of the media and the value of having coalition "events".   As always If you find this episode helpful, would you please help us get the word out by sharing it with a friend or colleague? And please leave a review. That is the best way to make sure other folks can find out about the podcast.    Welcome to Episode 027 of the Podcast:    Guest: Greg Puckett, County Commissioner, Mercer County, WV    CADCA Website: https://www.cadca.org/team/gregory-puckett   Greg Puckett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregpuckettwv   Greg’s Contact Information: Greg.puckett@mercercountywv.org   Organizing for Change Website:  https://organizing4change.podbean.com/   Organizing for Change Twitter:  @organizing4chng   4 Insights from This Episode:     Community Coalitions have a lifespan. Don’t keep a coalition going “just because”. Greg explains how his coalition became stale and stagnant. The group had done some significant work in the community and now did not have new momentum for the future. The coalition was shut down, and a new coalition emerged within 6 months and was energized to take on new initiatives to reduce substance use.     Understand the culture of your community, not just the statistics. If you can change the way a community looks, you can change the way a community feels, and if you change the way it feels, you will change the way it acts.        Speak “Hope” into your community. Change starts with you. Take some time as a coalition to think about what each of you are saying about your community. Are you reinforcing the positive or the negative?     “If you want disease in your community, promote disease, but if you want hope, promote hope” -Dr. Jeff Linkenbach      Events are not evil.Policy work can take a long time and although it is the most effective in reducing substance use, it can be tough for people to stay involved in your coalition during the process. Holding events that rally the community together and keep them engaged, can bring momentum to your coalition and keep the work moving forward.     Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 028

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 27 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community” Thank you all so much for your support! You all have helped this show grow into reaching people in every state and now over 40 countries! ____________________________________________________________ Today's episode is brought to you by the Montana Institute: <a href="http://www.montanainstitute.com/montana-summer-institute" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.montanainstitute.com/montana-summer-institute</a> There are so many reasons for HOPE! This year the theme for the annual MONTANA SUMMER INSTITUTE is Reasons for HOPE: Building Positive, Healthy, Resilient Communities. This fantastic event will be held June 25th-28th in Big Sky, Montana. Participants will hear Dr. Jeff Linkenbach and the dynamic Montana Summer Institute faculty  share cutting-edge science, tools and resources for building healthy, resilient communities. The 2019 Institute will focus on how Science of the Positive, Positive Community Norms, and Health Outcomes from Positive Experience (H.O.P.E) are creating new opportunities in prevention and driving community transformation on a wide range of health and safety issues. Join them in Big Sky to learn how positive, norms-based approaches can power up your public health and prevention practices, improve your leadership skills, and increase the effectiveness and sustainability of your projects. ____________________________________________________________ Host, Amanda Decker joins Mercer County WV, Commissioner, Greg Puckett. A native southern West Virginian with a passion for prevention, Greg Puckett has worked tirelessly to bring special projects and initiatives to the area in the hopes of preventing the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs amongst youth. As Executive Director of Community Connections, a community based 501(c)(3) non-profit, he advocates for strong public policy, and leads others to combat the addiction epidemic and community revitalization/stabilization efforts. He currently serves on several state committees including the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Corrections: Juvenile Justice Subcommittee, and serves on the Board of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), where he is a past recipient of CADCA’s National Advocate of the Year award.  In 2010, Puckett also assisted CADCA in securing funds to host the first-ever, statewide National Youth Leadership Initiative. On this episode we discuss changing the look of a community to change how people act in the community, the importance of the media and the value of having coalition "events". As always If you find this episode helpful, would you please help us get the word out by sharing it with a friend or colleague? And please leave a review. That is the best way to make sure other folks can find out about the podcast. Welcome to Episode 027 of the Podcast: Guest: Greg Puckett, County Commissioner, Mercer County, WV CADCA Website: <a href="https://www.cadca.org/team/gregory-puckett" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cadca.org/team/gregory-puckett</a> Greg Puckett Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/commissionergregpuckett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/gregpuckettwv</a> Greg’s Contact Information: Greg.puckett@mercercountywv.org Organizing for Change Website: <a href="https://organizing4change.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizing4change.podbean.com/</a> Organizing for Change Twitter: @organizing4chng 4 Insights from This Episode: <ul><li>Community Coalitions have a lifespan. Don’t keep a coalition going “just because”. Greg explains how his coalition became stale and stagnant. The group had done some significant work in the community and now did not have new momentum for the future. The coalition was shut down, and a new coalition emerged within 6 months and was energized to take on new initiatives to reduce substance use.</li> </ul> <ul><li>Understand the culture of your community, not just the statistics. If you can change the way a community looks, you can change the way a community feels, and if you change the way it feels, you will change the way it acts.</li> </ul> <ul><li>Speak “Hope” into your community. Change starts with you. Take some time as a coalition to think about what each of you are saying about your community. Are you reinforcing the positive or the negative?</li> </ul> “If you want disease in your community, promote disease, but if you want hope, promote hope” -Dr. Jeff Linkenbach <ul><li>Events are not evil.Policy work can take a long time and although it is the most effective in reducing substance use, it can be tough for people to stay involved in your coalition during the process. Holding events that rally the community together and keep them engaged, can bring momentum to your coalition and keep the work moving forward. </li> </ul> Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 028

27 - Using the "Feel" not Just the "Facts" to Bring Change

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 28 Show Notes  Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community”   Thank you all so much for your support!  You all have helped this show grow into reaching people in every state and now over 40 countries!  ______________________________________________________________________   Host, Amanda Decker joins Prevention Solutions at EDC Director, Carol Oliver. A certified prevention specialist, Carol Oliver directs, designs, and provides substance abuse prevention training and technical assistance activities that build national capacity to advance the Strategic Prevention Framework of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). With more than 20 years of experience in the field of substance abuse prevention, Oliver specializes in translating research into innovative, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate prevention programs. She skillfully builds relationships with colleagues at the national, state, and community levels to facilitate program planning, coalition development, and training design and implementation, fostering systems-level change. Oliver is an experienced instructional designer who has developed curriculum, virtual learning events, and in-person trainings for prevention professionals across the country. Oliver is the former manager of a Massachusetts regional substance abuse prevention center. She holds an MA in teaching from Boston University. As always If you find this episode helpful, would you please help us get the word out by sharing it with a friend or colleague? And please leave a review. That is the best way to make sure other folks can find out about the podcast.    Welcome to Episode 028 of the Podcast:  Guest: Carol Oliver,  Prevention Solutions at EDC website:  https://preventionsolutions.edc.org/ EDC Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/edc.worldwide Carol’s Contact Information: COliver@edc.org   Organizing for Change Website:  https://organizing4change.podbean.com/ Organizing for Change Twitter:  @organizing4chng   4 Insights from This Episode: 1. Is your community ready? You may know the policy that needs to change to make things better in your community, but your community may not be ready for it. Carol talks about taking the time to do your homework, find out who the key players are, and lay the groundwork before you move forward. Make sure it’s the right time for your policy change. 2. Get fresh eyes to observe your coalition. It is always helpful to have someone who has not been part of the coalition for a long time, to give fresh perspective. Invite in other people to give you a different viewpoint. Coalitions are fluid, they are made of people, so it is important to regularly assess where your coalition is at. Coalition leaders often make the mistake of seeing the issues in their coalition and trying to fix it themselves. Carol says this often leads to more issues. 3. If you are stuck, you might be experiencing growing pains. Sometimes when a coalition is growing, it will come across as if it struggling. Carol talks about leading coalitions through a process when they seem “stuck”, but by using facilitated activities, the coalition finds its story and where it is ready to grow. Using a facilitative process helps the coalition discover the solutions they need. 4. Is your coalition ready to grow? Is your coalition ready for new members? You may think yes, but you might not actually be ready. Carol talks about helping the coalition reflect on who they are. Are they open? What kind of personalities are in the coalition? Are you a visionary? Are you a processor? Are you a doer? Check out episode 24 for more on this!        Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 029

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 28 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community” Thank you all so much for your support! You all have helped this show grow into reaching people in every state and now over 40 countries! ______________________________________________________________________ Host, Amanda Decker joins Prevention Solutions at EDC Director, Carol Oliver. A certified prevention specialist, Carol Oliver directs, designs, and provides substance abuse prevention training and technical assistance activities that build national capacity to advance the Strategic Prevention Framework of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). With more than 20 years of experience in the field of substance abuse prevention, Oliver specializes in translating research into innovative, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate prevention programs. She skillfully builds relationships with colleagues at the national, state, and community levels to facilitate program planning, coalition development, and training design and implementation, fostering systems-level change. Oliver is an experienced instructional designer who has developed curriculum, virtual learning events, and in-person trainings for prevention professionals across the country. Oliver is the former manager of a Massachusetts regional substance abuse prevention center. She holds an MA in teaching from Boston University. As always If you find this episode helpful, would you please help us get the word out by sharing it with a friend or colleague? And please leave a review. That is the best way to make sure other folks can find out about the podcast. Welcome to Episode 028 of the Podcast: Guest: Carol Oliver,  Prevention Solutions at EDC website:  <a href="https://preventionsolutions.edc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://preventionsolutions.edc.org/</a> EDC Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/edc.worldwide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/edc.worldwide</a> Carol’s Contact Information: <a href="mailto:COliver@edc.org">COliver@edc.org</a> Organizing for Change Website: <a href="https://organizing4change.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizing4change.podbean.com/</a> Organizing for Change Twitter: @organizing4chng 4 Insights from This Episode: 1. Is your community ready? You may know the policy that needs to change to make things better in your community, but your community may not be ready for it. Carol talks about taking the time to do your homework, find out who the key players are, and lay the groundwork before you move forward. Make sure it’s the right time for your policy change. 2. Get fresh eyes to observe your coalition. It is always helpful to have someone who has not been part of the coalition for a long time, to give fresh perspective. Invite in other people to give you a different viewpoint. Coalitions are fluid, they are made of people, so it is important to regularly assess where your coalition is at. Coalition leaders often make the mistake of seeing the issues in their coalition and trying to fix it themselves. Carol says this often leads to more issues. 3. If you are stuck, you might be experiencing growing pains. Sometimes when a coalition is growing, it will come across as if it struggling. Carol talks about leading coalitions through a process when they seem “stuck”, but by using facilitated activities, the coalition finds its story and where it is ready to grow. Using a facilitative process helps the coalition discover the solutions they need. 4. Is your coalition ready to grow? Is your coalition ready for new members? You may think yes, but you might not actually be ready. Carol talks about helping the coalition reflect on who they are. Are they open? What kind of personalities are in the coalition? Are you a visionary? Are you a processor? Are you a doer? Check out episode 24 for more on this! Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 029

28 - Facilitating Change for the Future

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 17 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community”   Host, Amanda Decker joins Ben Cort from Cort Consulting. Ben has been part of the recovery movement in almost every way imaginable from a recipient of services to a spokesperson to a respected professional inside of the treatment industry. Sober since 6/15/96 he has seen the devastation that substance use disorder can bring first hand as well as the joy that is recovery.   Ben began his career inside of Human Resources and was a Director at an S&amp;P 500 firm by 27. He left that position to help start the Colorado based non-profit Phoenix Multisport, an organization that provides pro-social activities that are primarily athletic in nature to those living sober lives.    As an original Board member and the first full-time employee Ben was instrumental in building an organization that still receives frequent national attention for its innovative approach to fighting addiction through sport and the community that surrounds sport.   In May of 2012, he left Phoenix Multisport to join the opposition campaign for Amendment 64, the constitutional amendment that would ultimately allow for the commercialization of marijuana in Colorado. Following that campaign Cort joined the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) where he ran marketing, business development and admissions for their substance abuse treatment service line known as CeDAR. He left that role in January 2017.   Throughout his time with UCH Ben remained active in the discussion around marijuana, assisting several states in their efforts to hold back Big Marijuana and always advocating for recovery. These efforts kept him close to the national discussion and made him a frequent guest in the media. Ben has earned a reputation as being pro-logic and recovery rather than anti anything.    His direct and honest approach has made him a sought after speaker and respected voice in this national conversation.    Welcome to Episode 017 of the Podcast:    Guest: Ben Cort, CEO - Cort Consulting    Cort Consulting Website: https://www.cortconsult.com/   Organizing for Change Website: https://organizing4change.podbean.com/   Organizing for Change Twitter: @organizing4chng   Insights from This Episode:   Big "Marijuana, Tobacco, Alcohol, Pharma" targets those strugling with a substance use disorder. Ben talks about how he as a person in recovery stood up to Big Addiction in his state......      Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 018

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 17 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community” Host, Amanda Decker joins Ben Cort from Cort Consulting. Ben has been part of the recovery movement in almost every way imaginable from a recipient of services to a spokesperson to a respected professional inside of the treatment industry. Sober since 6/15/96 he has seen the devastation that substance use disorder can bring first hand as well as the joy that is recovery. Ben began his career inside of Human Resources and was a Director at an S&amp;P 500 firm by 27. He left that position to help start the Colorado based non-profit Phoenix Multisport, an organization that provides pro-social activities that are primarily athletic in nature to those living sober lives. As an original Board member and the first full-time employee Ben was instrumental in building an organization that still receives frequent national attention for its innovative approach to fighting addiction through sport and the community that surrounds sport. In May of 2012, he left Phoenix Multisport to join the opposition campaign for Amendment 64, the constitutional amendment that would ultimately allow for the commercialization of marijuana in Colorado. Following that campaign Cort joined the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) where he ran marketing, business development and admissions for their substance abuse treatment service line known as CeDAR. He left that role in January 2017. Throughout his time with UCH Ben remained active in the discussion around marijuana, assisting several states in their efforts to hold back Big Marijuana and always advocating for recovery. These efforts kept him close to the national discussion and made him a frequent guest in the media. Ben has earned a reputation as being pro-logic and recovery rather than anti anything. His direct and honest approach has made him a sought after speaker and respected voice in this national conversation. Welcome to Episode 017 of the Podcast: Guest: Ben Cort, CEO - Cort Consulting Cort Consulting Website: <a href="https://www.cortconsult.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cortconsult.com/</a> Organizing for Change Website: <a href="https://organizing4change.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizing4change.podbean.com/</a> Organizing for Change Twitter: @organizing4chng Insights from This Episode: <ul><li>Big "Marijuana, Tobacco, Alcohol, Pharma" targets those strugling with a substance use disorder. Ben talks about how he as a person in recovery stood up to Big Addiction in his state......</li> </ul> Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 018

17 - Fighting the Addiction Industry

32 - How to Talk to Generation "Z" and Other Generations

Scott Gagnon

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35 - Marijuana, Policy and More with Scott Gagnon

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 15 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community”   Host, Amanda Decker joins Carol Read, Certified Prevention Specialist and former Director of the Needham Coalition for Youth Substance Abuse Prevention and a Drug Free Communities grantee to talk about the role of Public Health in Substance use prevention.    Welcome to Episode 015 of the Podcast: Public Health and Prevention.    Guest: Carol Read M. Ed., CAGS, CPS    Needham Public Health Substance Abuse, Prevention &amp; Education Website: http://www.needhamma.gov/index.aspx?NID=2124   Organizing for Change Website: https://organizing4change.podbean.com/   Organizing for Change Twitter: @organizing4chng   3 Insights from This Episode:     When communities work to reduce stigma about substance use disorder by educating the community about health, those who need treatment are more likely to get it. Carol speaks about how their community (Needham MA) worked to educate people that addiction is a disease of the brain and that the disease can be treated.          Education alone is not enough to make change. Over the recent years, the United States has seen a dramatic decrease in tobacco use. Although many people were aware that smoking was bad for your health, that knowledge did little to change behavior. It wasn’t till there were major changes in policy (banning indoor smoking, smoking on planes, increasing taxes) that tobacco use began to decline. Carol talks about how these changes affected youth use of these products, and how communities need to continue to think of ways to limit access to youth. The community where Carol works (Needham MA) was the first to raise the age of purchasing tobacco to age 21.        Prevention of substance use doesn’t happen by engaging just one group. Carol talks about engaging different sectors of the community and educating them about what we know about substance use to encourage sectors to support policy to keep communities healthy.  A healthy fish living in a polluted pond will still be unhealthy.       Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 016

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 15 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community” Host, Amanda Decker joins Carol Read, Certified Prevention Specialist and former Director of the Needham Coalition for Youth Substance Abuse Prevention and a Drug Free Communities grantee to talk about the role of Public Health in Substance use prevention. Welcome to Episode 015 of the Podcast: Public Health and Prevention. Guest: Carol Read M. Ed., CAGS, CPS Needham Public Health Substance Abuse, Prevention &amp; Education Website: <a href="http://www.needhamma.gov/index.aspx?NID=2124" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.needhamma.gov/index.aspx?NID=2124</a> Organizing for Change Website: <a href="https://organizing4change.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizing4change.podbean.com/</a> Organizing for Change Twitter: @organizing4chng 3 Insights from This Episode: <ul><li>When communities work to reduce stigma about substance use disorder by educating the community about health, those who need treatment are more likely to get it. Carol speaks about how their community (Needham MA) worked to educate people that addiction is a disease of the brain and that the disease can be treated.  </li> </ul> <ul><li>Education alone is not enough to make change. Over the recent years, the United States has seen a dramatic decrease in tobacco use. Although many people were aware that smoking was bad for your health, that knowledge did little to change behavior. It wasn’t till there were major changes in policy (banning indoor smoking, smoking on planes, increasing taxes) that tobacco use began to decline. Carol talks about how these changes affected youth use of these products, and how communities need to continue to think of ways to limit access to youth. The community where Carol works (Needham MA) was the first to raise the age of purchasing tobacco to age 21.</li> </ul> <ul><li>Prevention of substance use doesn’t happen by engaging just one group. Carol talks about engaging different sectors of the community and educating them about what we know about substance use to encourage sectors to support policy to keep communities healthy.  A healthy fish living in a polluted pond will still be unhealthy. </li> </ul> Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 016

15 - Public Health and Prevention

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 21 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community”   Host, Amanda Decker joins ROBERT SEGE, MD, PHD, Co-Director, Stakeholder and Community Engagement; Interim Lead Navigator Tufts CTSI   Robert Sege, MD, PhD is a Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, where he directs a new Center for Community-engaged Medicine. Dr. Sege is nationally known for his research on effective health systems approaches that directly address the social determinants of health. He is a Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of Social Policy in Washington and serves on the boards of the Massachusetts Children’s Trust and Prevent Child Abuse America.    He has served on the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, and on its Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poisoning Prevention. He is a graduate of Yale College, and received his PhD in Biology from MIT and his MD from Harvard Medical School. Bob lives in the Boston area, where he and his wife Karen have raised three young adult children.   Welcome to Episode 021 of the Podcast: ACES with HOPE Study   Guest: Robert Sege, MD, PHD   Tufts CTSI Website https://www.tuftsctsi.org/people/robert-sege/   ACES with HOPE Study: https://www.cssp.org/publications/documents/Balancing-ACEs-with-HOPE-FINAL.pdf   Organizing for Change Website:  https://organizing4change.podbean.com/   Organizing for Change Twitter:  @organizing4chng   3 Insights from This Episode:     We are not just a collection of all the bad experiences we had. Dr. Sege talks about how he doesn’t deny the problems his patients have, but that he tries to view them in the best light and address them as a whole person, not just their struggles.        Our children are our future and the future of our communities. The overwhelming majority of people already have protective factors for their children in place. It is important to build on those protective factors in a community to help parents who may not have these protective factors in place.  Teenagers have to feel like they matter. Dr. Sege talks about the importance of setting up opportunities in a community for a young person to realize they matter. If a young person feels like they don’t matter and what they do doesn’t matter increases their likelihood to use drugs and alcohol.        We love getting feedback from you! If you have any feedback or have an idea for an episode, email us at organizing4change@gmail.com  Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 022

Organizing for Change Podcast - Episode 21 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community” Host, Amanda Decker joins ROBERT SEGE, MD, PHD, Co-Director, Stakeholder and Community Engagement; Interim Lead Navigator Tufts CTSI Robert Sege, MD, PhD is a Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, where he directs a new Center for Community-engaged Medicine. Dr. Sege is nationally known for his research on effective health systems approaches that directly address the social determinants of health. He is a Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of Social Policy in Washington and serves on the boards of the Massachusetts Children’s Trust and Prevent Child Abuse America. He has served on the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, and on its Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poisoning Prevention. He is a graduate of Yale College, and received his PhD in Biology from MIT and his MD from Harvard Medical School. Bob lives in the Boston area, where he and his wife Karen have raised three young adult children. Welcome to Episode 021 of the Podcast: ACES with HOPE Study Guest: Robert Sege, MD, PHD Tufts CTSI Website <a href="https://www.tuftsctsi.org/people/robert-sege/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tuftsctsi.org/people/robert-sege/</a> ACES with HOPE Study: <a href="https://www.cssp.org/publications/documents/Balancing-ACEs-with-HOPE-FINAL.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cssp.org/publications/documents/Balancing-ACEs-with-HOPE-FINAL.pdf</a> Organizing for Change Website: <a href="https://organizing4change.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizing4change.podbean.com/</a> Organizing for Change Twitter: @organizing4chng 3 Insights from This Episode: <ul><li>We are not just a collection of all the bad experiences we had. Dr. Sege talks about how he doesn’t deny the problems his patients have, but that he tries to view them in the best light and address them as a whole person, not just their struggles.</li> </ul> <ul><li>Our children are our future and the future of our communities. The overwhelming majority of people already have protective factors for their children in place. It is important to build on those protective factors in a community to help parents who may not have these protective factors in place.</li> </ul> <ul><li>Teenagers have to feel like they matter. Dr. Sege talks about the importance of setting up opportunities in a community for a young person to realize they matter. If a young person feels like they don’t matter and what they do doesn’t matter increases their likelihood to use drugs and alcohol. </li> </ul> We love getting feedback from you! If you have any feedback or have an idea for an episode, email us at <a href="mailto:organizing4change@gmail.com">organizing4change@gmail.com</a> Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss episode 022

21 - ACES with HOPE Study

Jeff Linkenbach

Bonus Episode #2 - Interview with Dr. Jeff Linkenbach

Kevin Kadamus

33 - Grief with Kevin Kadamus

Allie Zajac

Organizing for Change Podcast - Bonus Episode #1 Show Notes   Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community”   Host, Amanda Decker joins Co-Worker, Allie Zajac on a bonus episode to talk about sticking to your goals in 2019. On this episode we talk about some tips and tricks to making sure your goals get crushed this year!   As always If you find this episode helpful, would you please help us get the word out by sharing it with a friend or colleague? And please leave a review. That is the best way to make sure other folks can find out about the podcast.  Welcome to Our First Bonus Episode!   Organizing for Change Website:  https://organizing4change.podbean.com/   Organizing for Change Twitter:  @organizing4chng   2 Insights from This Episode:   Make the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice. Amanda and Allie talk about helping your goals by making the healthy choice for you and your community, easier. If the negative choice is easily accessible and available it will make your goal that much harder to accomplish. Figure out Your Habit Loop. Allie talks about how we all have habits. We have cues (things that we can not change) and they cause a response which brings us some sort of reward. Allie talks about learning your cues so you can input a healthy response which will still give a reward, but one that will benefit you.   Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss our next episode!

Organizing for Change Podcast - Bonus Episode #1 Show Notes Goal: “to equip coalitions, organizations, and individuals to bring change to their community” Host, Amanda Decker joins Co-Worker, Allie Zajac on a bonus episode to talk about sticking to your goals in 2019. On this episode we talk about some tips and tricks to making sure your goals get crushed this year! As always If you find this episode helpful, would you please help us get the word out by sharing it with a friend or colleague? And please leave a review. That is the best way to make sure other folks can find out about the podcast. Welcome to Our First Bonus Episode! Organizing for Change Website: <a href="https://organizing4change.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://organizing4change.podbean.com/</a> Organizing for Change Twitter: @organizing4chng 2 Insights from This Episode: <ol><li>Make the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice. Amanda and Allie talk about helping your goals by making the healthy choice for you and your community, easier. If the negative choice is easily accessible and available it will make your goal that much harder to accomplish.</li> <li>Figure out Your Habit Loop. Allie talks about how we all have habits. We have cues (things that we can not change) and they cause a response which brings us some sort of reward. Allie talks about learning your cues so you can input a healthy response which will still give a reward, but one that will benefit you.</li> </ol> Next Episode: Subscribe now for free and you won’t miss our next episode!

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