Pillosophy: Recent Episodes
The Counseling Center
Pillosophy is the official podcast of The Counseling Center.
Episodes are recorded in Portsmouth, Ohio, one of the first and most largely affected areas in the opioid epidemic.
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“Smoking and caffeine are the LEAST of my worries. At least I’m not shooting up!” - Most people in recovery.
Episode 1 Part 2 with TCC Health Nurse Practitioner Larry Carter and Pharmacist Andy Pierron, joined by Senior Max Liles, discuss the adverse side effects of diving head first into cravings while in recovery, such as heart attack and stroke.
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Do you know what Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) is? The philosophy behind MAT? TCC’s stance on MAT?
EPISODE 1 Part 1 of Pillosophy includes TCC Health Pharmacist Andy Pierron and Nurse Practitioner Larry Carter. This jam-packed episode uncovers the “prescribing cascades” phenomena in the treatment world and how each of them actively works against it while working side by side at TCC Health.
Larry is a Veteran, ex-law enforcement officer, turned Nurse Practitioner with a heart set on helping his community. Andy Pierron, a career pharmacist, has seen firsthand the damage continuously prescribing drugs can do to a patient needing recovery.
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Enjoy this short bonus track from our Stepping Stones episode. TCC CEO Andy Albrecht hops in with Board President Ed Hughes for this behind-the-scenes convo. Listen as they laugh while telling stories of how they met, the inception of TCC, and more.
Merry Christmas, guys. Check back on 1/23/23 for the release of Season 2.
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You’ve probably seen multiple documentaries and films covering the topic of the Opioid Epidemic and maybe even countless news articles about big pharma. But you have not yet seen the Smalltown Strong Documentary filmed in Portsmouth, Ohio - the START and the SOLUTION to Ohio’s Opioid Epidemic.
Listen as Director Chase Millsap and Executive Producer Dale King discuss how this documentary differs from anything you’ve seen. The film draws important parallels between the chemical release of fitness in the brain and using illicit drugs, the need for community, and whether or not we have a chance at winning the war on drugs.
Learn more about The Counseling Center: https://thecounselingcenter.org
Learn more about Smalltown Strong: https://smalltownstrongdoc.com/*
You’ve probably seen multiple documentaries and films covering the topic of the Opioid Epidemic and maybe even countless news articles about big pharma. But you have not yet seen the Smalltown Strong Documentary filmed in Portsmouth, Ohio - the START and the SOLUTION to Ohio’s Opioid Epidemic.
Listen as Director Chase Millsap and Executive Producer Dale King discuss how this documentary differs from anything you’ve seen. The film draws important parallels between the chemical release of fitness in the brain and using illicit drugs, the need for community, and whether or not we have a chance at winning the war on drugs.
Learn more about The Counseling Center: https://thecounselingcenter.org
Learn more about Smalltown Strong: https://smalltownstrongdoc.com/
Check out Dale and Chase on The Kelly Clarkson Show: https://www.nbc.com/the-kelly-clarkson-show/video/michael-ealy-jennifer-tilly/9000173499
Episode 6 Part 3 of Pillosophy shines a light on Stepping Stones Super Heroes, known as the “Nanny Squad,” scaling up the program in the future and making it easy for those in need to return. Stepping Stones Outpatient Director Stephanie Miller and TCC Board President Ed Hughes discuss the future with TCC’s Senior Director Max Liles.
Learn more about The Counseling Center: https://thecounselingcenter.org
Episode 6 Part 2 of Pillosophy picks back up with TCC Law and statewide program recognition from Lucile Fleming. Stepping Stones Outpatient Director Stephanie Miller and TCC Board President Ed Hughes discuss how Stepping Stones Outpatient was one of the first Transitional Living Programs in the state and continues to provide outstanding support services to mothers even after 90 days.
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Shouldn’t the slogan read: “Mothers in need deserve Stepping Stones indeed.”? At the start of Addiction Treatment, 90% of clients were male due to an enormous stigma against women seeing help, let alone women with children.
Episode 6 Part 1 of Pillosphy includes extraordinary guests, Stepping Stones Outpatient Director Stephanie Miller and TCC Board President Ed Hughes. Together, they discuss the rich 30-year history of Stepping Stones Outpatient, growth within the program, and celebrating the birth of the 359th sober baby in 13 years.
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In Episode 5, Part 2 of Pillosophy, we add “accelerant to the fire” with National Recording Artist Austin Pollard, aka Lil Brows, and TCC Community Partner Dale King. They continue their conversation with TCC’s Senior Director, Max Liles.
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“I'm going into the fire, sick of pretending that everything is fine.
Sick of pretending that I haven't had this shit hidden inside of me my whole life.” - Flames, Lil Brows
These lyrics eloquently represent the journey of Lil Brows and his path to successful recovery. Episode 5 Part 1 of Pillosphy includes special guests, National Recording Artist Austin Pollard, aka Lil Brows, and TCC Community Partner, Dale King. While differing in reason, leaving Portsmouth seemed to be the only answer for both to see their purpose in life clearly, and their role in the resurrection of a once-thriving community turned ghost town.
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Episode 4 Part 2 of Pillosophy looks into TCC’s redesign of Mental Health Services and their partnership with Southern Ohio Medical Center. Mental Health Services Director Jonothan Brashear, and SOMC’s Director of Social work, Theresa Bryan, discuss what is on the horizon with TCC’s Senior Director Max Liles.
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Mental Health stigma has been widely addressed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, but why is the stigma attached to co-existing disorders such as Substance Use still so harsh?
Episode 4 Part 1 of Pillosphy includes special guests, Mental Health Services Director Jonothan Brashear and Southern Ohio Medical Center’s Director of Social work, Theresa Bryan. They discuss the resurrection of The Counseling Center’s Crisis Center, the evolution of Social Work, and how Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder go hand in hand.
Learn more about The Counseling Center: https://thecounselingcenter.org
Crisis Center 24/7/365 Hotline: 740-354-1010
Does a harsher penalty lead to lower crime and drug use rates? Episode 3 Part 2 of Pillosophy delves into how STAR Community Justice Center uses the system to get involved with the Continuum of Care provided by The Counseling Center’s Hughes Reentry Program. Corrections Officer Zack Hamilton and Hughes ReEntry Director Jami Munn continue their conversation with Max Liles on common misconceptions about individuals with Substance Use Disorder and the stigma around their recovery.
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Learn more about STAR Community Justice Center: http://www.starcjc.com
The United States has an affinity for incarceration. At any given time, there are 2 Million people behind bars, making the incarceration rate the highest of any country in the WORLD.
Episode 3 Part 1 of Pillosphy includes special guests, Hughes ReEntry Director, Jami Munn, and STAR Community Justice Center Corrections Officer Zack Hamilton. They discuss how prison can be a revolving door for offenders without proper programs. However, applying structure, family and community involvement, and vocational services can set individuals up for success and decrease the reincarceration rate altogether.
Learn more about The Counseling Center: https://thecounselingcenter.org
Learn more about STAR Community Justice Center: http://www.starcjc.com
Episode 2 Part 3 of Pillosophy is finally here. QRT Leader Billie Taylor and Fire Captain and Paramedic Joshua Sherman discuss the importance of developing the QRT, improving recovery relationships with the community, and saving more lives in the future.
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Learn more about QRT: https://thecounselingcenter.org/programs/quick-response-team/
Episode 2 Part 2 of Pillosophy takes a deeper look into the relationship between the Portsmouth Fire Department and their relationship with The Counseling Center’s Quick Response Team.
Fire Captain Joshua Sherman and QRT Leader Billie Taylor continue their conversation with Max Liles on how crucial it is to have a QRT present for maximum effectiveness on the scene of an overdose.
Learn more about The Counseling Center: https://thecounselingcenter.org
Learn more about QRT: https://thecounselingcenter.org/programs/quick-response-team/
First responders all over the United States are inundated with calls about a potential opioid overdose. Many believe that responding to these calls wastes time and services to the general population. In Portsmouth, Ohio, we have created a unique program called the Quick Response Team that deploys to every possible overdose. This team on sight reduces paramedic time on scene and dramatically increases the individual’s chance of admitting to treatment.
Episode 2 Part 1 of Pillosphy includes special guests, Quick Response Team Leader Billie Taylor and Captain of the Portsmouth Fire Department, and Paramedic Joshua Sherman. They discuss how their teams collaborate on the scene to support the individuals in need with dignity and respect during one of their darkest moments.
Learn more about The Counseling Center: https://thecounselingcenter.org
Learn more about the QRT: https://thecounselingcenter.org/programs/quick-response-team/
Listen to PILLOSOPHY - a podcast addressing the lasting effects of the opioid epidemic and how The Counseling Center is working alongside community stakeholders to fight this national issue locally.
Part 2 continues the conversation with our host Senior Director, Max Liles, and special guest, Transitional Living Program Coordinator Whitney Folsom.
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Pillosophy is a podcast recorded in Portsmouth, Ohio, one of the first and most largely affected areas of the opioid epidemic. Pillosophy is produced by The Counseling Center, an agency leading the region in behavioral healthcare. You can expect to hear from TCC staff and other community stakeholders about national issues and how we address them locally.
Learn more: The Counseling Center
Follow: @pillosophy_pod