Episode SummaryIn this episode, I'm joined by two special guests, harm reduction activist Julie Stampler and award-winning documentary filmmaker Jamie Boyle.  We discuss the opioid epidemic through the frame of the incredible documentary Anonymous Sister, directed by Jamie Boyle, produced by Marilyn Ness, and executive produced by Julie Stampler. This is the story of one American family, but what happened to them could happen to any family.  We learn about Julie's brother, Jonathan,  who died from a heroin overdose, and how his death led Julie into her life of activism and harm reduction work. We see two different paths to managing addiction and substance abuse disorder. This is a story told by two women who watched their siblings suffer.  This show is dedicated to all the siblings out there who are anonymous witnesses.For the visually-minded who prefer to listen and read or for those who need closed captioning, watch the transcript video here: https://youtu.be/oD0vVqw-w6wAbout Anonymous SisterWhen a young woman turns to the camera for refuge, she ends up with a firsthand account of what will become the deadliest man-made epidemic in United States history. From the producers of Dick Johnson Is Dead and Summer of Soul, Anonymous Sister is two-time Emmy Award winner Jamie Boyle's chronicle of her family's collision with the opioid epidemic.Anonymous Sister will be playing at IFC Center in New York June 2nd - 8th and Laemmle Theater in Los Angeles June 16th - 22nd, with more cities to follow.  Select screenings will be accompanied by special events and panels. For details and info about upcoming events: anonymoussister.comhttps://www.facebook.com/AnonymousSisterFilmhttps://www.instagram.com/anonymoussisterfilm/https://twitter.com/AnonSisterFilmAbout Jamie BoyleJamie Boyle is a two-time Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker. Her work has played at Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW. In 2019, she was part of the inaugural Sundance Talent Forum & Catalyst Lab and on DOC NYC’s 40 Under 40 list. She is the writer and editor of BREAKING THE NEWS, premiering Tribeca Film Festival in June 2023. She is the director and editor of ANONYMOUS SISTER, a personal feature documentary coming to theaters in summer 2023 and produced by Big Mouth Productions (DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD, CAMERAPERSON) and Vulcan Productions (SUMMER OF SOUL, THE REASON I JUMP). She was the editor, producer, and cinematographer of JACKSON (Showtime), winner of the 2018 Emmy® Award. She was the editor of TRANS IN AMERICA: TEXAS STRONG, winner of the 2019 Emmy® for Outstanding Short Documentary and two Webby Awards. TEXAS STRONG premiered at SXSW and launched on them. She was the associate editor and production manager of E-­TEAM (Netflix), which won the 2014 Sundance Cinematography Award and was nominated for two News & Documentary Emmys®, including Best Documentary. She was the director, cinematographer, and editor of the short documentary TAKE A VOTE, which premiered at DOC NYC in 2020. She was the in-house editor for The American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch. She taught at the Bronx Documentary Center, as a guest lecturer at Columbia University, and served as a judge for the News & Documentary Emmy Awards.https://www.jamielboyle.com/About Julie StamplerJulie Stampler is a voiceover actress and harm reduction activist who is a National Harm Reduction Coalition Board Member. Julie's harm reduction advocacy work aims to help people who use drugs stay alive rather than pushing for abstinence-only approaches. She advocates for the importance of overdose prevention programs, training people on when and how to use and distribute naloxone/Narcan, and advocating for overdose prevention centers that focus on keeping people alive with access to social service resources. Julie's life-saving work stems from her brother Jonathan's untimely death from a heroin overdose 20 years ago. In a twist of irony, her stepfather Jack Fishman was the scientist credited with inventing naloxone which can reverse an overdose from heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications—when given in time. https://juliestampler.com/From This EpisodeHow to use Narcan training video: https://www.anonymoussister.com/resourcesFind Naloxone near youJulie's stepfather Jack FishmanThe Drug That Saves Lives Even if It's Never Usedhttps://dancesafe.org/ - site Julie mentions where you can order fentanyl test strips and drug testing kitsMarilyn Ness5 myths about using Suboxone to treat opiate addictionDEA takes aggressive stance toward pharmacies trying to dispense addiction medicineAbout XylazineFind and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomSharedCaroleBlueweissFollow me and send me a message on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caroleblueweissFollow me and send me a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-blueweiss-pt-dpt-23970279/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carole_blueweiss/The Wisdom Shared TeamAudio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting WorksSocial Media and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla Nelson

Episode SummaryMelissa Conrey shares her story of living with drug and alcohol addiction and now, sobriety. A single mom of two, she worries about her children who have been exposed to so much. She went back to school to earn her degrees and is now a registered dietician. Melissa speaks openly about her challenges and her victories. For the visually-minded who prefer to listen and read or for those who need closed captioning, watch the transcript video here: https://youtu.be/yTUuE_L-L8gFrom This EpisodeA.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous): https://www.aa.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Melissa's Roller Derby Team: https://centralcoastrollerderby.squarespace.com/Find and Follow Melissa:Instagram: @simplyme_rdemail: [email protected] and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomSharedCaroleBlueweissFollow me and send me a message on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caroleblueweissFollow me and send me a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-blueweiss-pt-dpt-23970279/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carole_blueweiss/The Wisdom Shared TeamAudio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting WorksSocial Media and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla Nelson

Episode SummaryThis episode features mother and daughter Bobbie and Angela Singletary. This dynamic duo shares their story, full of hardship, resilience, joy, love, and support. Bobbie, Angela, and two of Angela's kids all have achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, as did Angela's late sister Cindy. Listen how Cindy’s life at 33 could not be saved despite the huge sacrifices made by her mom and sister. We will hear how the Medicaid system failed them and how in spite of life challenges, including discrimination, systemic inequity, and personal struggles with alcohol,  these women continue to advocate for others.For the visually-minded who prefer to listen and read or for those who need closed captioning, watch the transcript video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qFpEPqzdD0About Angela and BobbieAngela's Podcast: A Little PerspectiveAngela's WebsiteThe book featuring Bobbie's essay: A Little Perspective: REAL Stories of Little LadiesDocumentary EveryBODY Matters featuring AngelaAngela's interview with NPR about the treatment for achondroplasia: https://www.bodiespodcast.com/resource-pages/not-your-averageFrom This EpisodeTulane UniversitySpecial Delivery From Pregnancy to ToddlerhoodMindy Silva  - Wired on DevelopmentThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Dwarfism: Raising a Little Person, Wisdom Shared episode with Audrey CurwinDwarfism: Life as a Little Person, Wisdom Shared episode with Jillian CurwinDwarfism: A Mother-Daughter Conversation, Wisdom Shared episode with Audrey and Jillian CurwinFind and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomSharedCaroleBlueweissFollow me and send me a message on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caroleblueweissFollow me and send me a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-blueweiss-pt-dpt-23970279/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carole_blueweiss/The Wisdom Shared TeamAudio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting WorksSocial Media and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla Nelson

EPISODE SUMMARYLisa Greer is a mother of five, a former executive and business owner, a convener of charitable events, and the author of Philanthropy Revolution.  We discuss her childrens' diagnoses with cancer and adolescent-onset epilepsy and how that affected the whole family. Lisa explains how transparency fosters trust, something that applies to the worlds of charitable giving, healthcare, and parenting.  There are so many impactful takeaways from this wide-ranging conversation with Lisa, as the wisdom she has gained in her variety of roles interconnect in sometimes surprising ways. For the visually-minded who prefer to listen and read or for those who need closed captioning, watch the transcript video here: https://youtu.be/KE1KrICHEPMABOUT LISA GREERLisa's website: https://www.lisagreer.com/Lisa's book: Philanthropy Revolution: How to Inspire Donors, Build Relationships, and Make a DifferenceLisa's blog newsletter: https://philanthropy451.substack.com/FROM THIS EPISODEmyFace: https://www.myface.org/Epilepsy Foundation: https://www.epilepsy.com/Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/The Feldenkrais MethodStacy Barrows is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, PMA-National Pilates Certified Teacher, and creator of the Smartroller. Visit  https://www.smartroller.net/ and https://smartsomaticsolutions.com/Wonder by R.J. PalacioAdolescent Medicine is now a subspecialty but as Lisa has experienced with her kids, it's not available everywhere.Find and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/Follow me and send me a message on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caroleblueweissFollow me and send me a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-blueweiss-pt-dpt-23970279/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carole_blueweiss/The Wisdom Shared TeamAudio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting WorksSocial Media and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla Nelson

Episode SummaryIn this episode, we meet Patty Braendel, a special education teacher who is an adoptive mom, a birth mom, and also a foster mom. We hear about her journey to parenthood with all its ups and downs and learn how her experiences as a parent have helped her work in special education. For the visually-minded who prefer to listen and read, watch the transcript video here: https://youtu.be/6gINmxyiQ5oResourcesFoster the FamilyFlorida Department of Children and FamiliesEmpowered to ConnectFind and Follow PattyEmail Patty: [email protected] and Follow Carole and Wisdom Sharedhttps://www.caroleblueweiss.com/Follow me and send me a message on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caroleblueweissFollow me and send me a message on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-blueweiss-pt-dpt-23970279/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carole_blueweiss/