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Summary: Change 4 the Kenai is a local Central Kenai Peninsula coalition that aims to address substance use by providing resources, information, and hope to the people of the Kenai Peninsula. Our website is change4thekenai.org. Our project coordinator is Shari Conner, and her number is 907-714-4521.

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Podcasts:

 Community Resource: Hope Mends feat. Vanessa Perry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:51

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Vanessa Perry, L.P.C., discusses her private practice – Hope Mends – the services she offers to the members of the Central Kenai Peninsula, and subjects related to motherhood.

 Supporting Recovery: A Daughter's Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:23

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team sits down with Kaitlynn as she talks about the rollercoaster that was her father's addiction, drawing boundaries, and how she supported his recovery! Kaitlynn and her dad are closer now than ever before thanks to the amazing staff over at Serenity House Intake office, and the support Kaitlynn continues to show her dad! *Content Not Suitable for Children*

 Gratitude: A Recovery Perspective | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:51:49

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn share a discussion with Kayla and Billy about gratitude – they discuss what it means to them and what they are grateful for. Kayla and Billy share how they used to be grateful for substances and their availability, but now they are grateful for so much more. Billy has been featured on two other podcasts: 1) “From the Ashes, He Rose: Billy’s Story of Heartbreak and Healing”; 2) “One Year Later: Billy’s Continued Recovery” – both of these can be found on the You and I 4 the Kenai channel. Kayla has been featured on one other podcast: “From Asking for Death to Loving Life: Kayla’s Recovery Story” – this can also be found on the You and I 4 the Kenai channel.

 Community Resource: Men's Freedom House | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:43

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Paul from Freedom House, and Paul tells them what Freedom House’s men’s program is all about and what help the program offers to those who need it.

 One Year Later: Zack's Continued Recovery | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:53:31

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Zack updates Aaron, Eric, and Koebryn on his life. Zack shares how he navigates his recovery while working on the North Slope – Zack has a tone that is friendly, yet he is very straightforward; this makes for a podcast episode that you don’t want to stop listening to once you start. Zack shared his first recovery story about one year before being featured on this episode. His original recovery story is on the You and I 4 the Kenai channel, and it is titled “It’s Not All Sunshine and Rainbows: Zack’s Perspective on Recovery.”

 Upcoming Community Events | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:02:20

This Saturday, join us the Women and Babies fair from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm going on Central Peninsula Hospital, located at 250 Hospital Place in Soldotna. On the 20th, Ken Miller will be presenting his story of how he turned his life around. This event will be taking place at 6:30 pm at the McLane Commons at KPC to hear his incredible story. See you there!

 Supporting Recovery Part 2: Terri's Parental Perspective | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:12:36

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Terri as she tells us how she balanced supporting recovery and not enabling her son's addiction. *May contain sensitive information*

 Learning to Feel My Feelings: Clay's Recovery Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:43:16

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Clay shares his recovery story with Aaron and Koebryn. Clay struggled to feel and cope with his feelings starting at a young age. For a period of time, he used substances to try and avoid these feelings altogether. However, substance use didn’t fulfill him and meet his needs – whereas recovery and being open to his emotions does.

 Community Resource: Henu Community Wellness Court | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:46

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Shera Burg – the project coordinator for Henu Community Wellness Court at the time of recording this episode – tells Aaron and Koebryn about Henu Community Wellness Court. This court is a therapeutic joint-jurisdictional wellness court operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and the Alaska Court System. Henu Community Wellness Court operates from a cooperative-justice perspective, and its vision is to transform lives for a healthier community.

 Supporting Recovery: A Parents Perspective | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:15:44

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Sandi. Sandi's son battled addiction for many years. That being said, this episode is all about Sandi's experience watching her child suffer and how she helped end the suffering. *May contain sensitive information*

 Walking on Egg Shells: Nathan's Recovery Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:45:06

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Nathan as he tells us his recovery story. *Content Not Suitable for Children*

 From Asking for Death to Loving Life: Kayla's Recovery Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:36:32

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai the team sits down with Kayla as she tells us her recovery story! *Content Not Suitable for Children*

 With Honesty Comes Freedom: Makayla's Recovery Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:11

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with Makayla, as she tells us about the freedom brought on by honesty, and growth through recovery! *Content Not Suitable for Children*

 The Strength in Surrender: TJ's Recovery Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:54:50

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai Aaron and Koebryn sitdown with TJ as he tells us about the strength he found in surrender, and how that strength-and a new baby-keep him strong in recovery! *Content Not Suitable for Children*

 Shame, Guilt, and Addiction: Richard's Toxic Cycle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:14:25

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, the team sits down with Richard as he tells us his story of recovery. Richard talks about a toxic cycle he had been stuck in for years, use, guilt, shame, and use again. Richard is a great example of how recovery can change lives! *May contain sensitive information*

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