S3 Ep11: West Side Opioid Task Force

S3 Ep11: West Side Opioid Task Force

This week on Tackling the Opioid Epidemic, we’re joined by Beauty and Gail from the West Side Opioid Task Force. They share their lived experiences, the impactful work they do in their community, and the vital role peer support plays in recovery and prevention. Together, they discuss why empathy, understanding, and meeting people where they are can make a lasting difference in the lives of others and help create stronger, healthier communities.

S3 Ep10: Izzy Carrington- Public speaker, Powerlifter, Teacher

This week on Tackling the Opioid Epidemic, we sit down with Izzy a public speaker, nationally ranked powerlifter, and instructor at Harper College. Through his presentations, Izzy inspires middle and high school students to pursue their passions boldly, build confidence, and overcome obstacles with resilience. Drawing from his own experiences in athletics, education, and leadership, he shares powerful lessons on mindset, perseverance, and the importance of believing in yourself. Tune in for an uplifting conversation about finding purpose, pushing past limits, and empowering the next generation to reach their full potential.

S3 Ep9: Erika Hahn Prevention Specialist

This week on Tackling the Opioid Epidemic, we’re turning the mic toward our own host and Prevention Specialist, Erika Hahn. Erika shares her lived experience as an athlete, from competing at a young age through adulthood, and opens up about the challenges and lessons she faced along the way. From firsthand injuries and the transition from high school to college sports to healthy coping skills and finding her path into public health, this episode is an honest conversation about resilience, identity, and purpose.

S3 Ep8: Ben Rudolph Pt. 2 Rudolph Recovery Specialist at Chestnut Health Systems

In this episode, Prevention Specialist Sarah is joined by Ben Rudolph, a Recovery Specialist at Chestnut Health Systems and an active member of the ROSC Care Council Region 2, supporting communities across Illinois. Ben is a certified drug and alcohol counselor, a peer recovery specialist, and someone with lived experience who has been in recovery since 2003. Together, they explore Ben’s personal journey, how he applies his experiences to support others, and the critical role resilience plays in sustaining long-term recovery. Tune in to hear a powerful and inspiring conversation.

S3 Ep7: Marissa Thompson Prevention Specialist with the Prescription Playbook

On this episode of Tackling the Opioid Epidemic, we sit down with our own team member, Marissa Thompson, who works with the Illinois Emerging Adult population. Marissa shares how she got her start in this work and how her experiences fueled her passion for prevention.