Check Out the New Podcast
Join Lifeways as they explore meaningful ways too connect through conversations, shared stories, inspirational actions, and your commitment to our youths health and well being. We’ll take a deep dive into topics that impact our community such as; substance abuse, wellness and prevention, mindfulness, core values, and spirituality. Come along on this journey of change through thought provoking questions and at time challenging issues in our community on this podcast brought to you by Lifeways, Inc.
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Episode 1: On the Edge of Something New
Welcome to our new podcast, Lifeways Connections: A Way of Life Free from Addiction. Join our host Kristina as she interviews Paula Wilkinson Smith, Founding Board Member and Executive Director of Lifeways, Inc. Kristina and Paula explore addiction prevention, intervention, and healthy ways to connect with each other and our community. On a personal level Paula explains how she was first introduced to her own family issues with substance use and the people who influenced her recovery and entry into the field of addiction and prevention. Inspired by her father's recovery, she worked with others to create the Lifeways program 17 years ago. |
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Episode 2: Rapid Changes: Walking Beside Our Youth
Join our host Garrett as he interviews Paula Long Fox, Counselor with Lifeways, Inc. Garrett and Paula explore her strong commitment and love of youth. Her unique intellectual,emotional and spiritual approach to connecting with children discussed in-depth. Her strong conviction and practice in traditional Lakota spiritual life and how she incorporates this in daily and professional life is also a focus of our conversation. Paula's profound yet simple approach in reaching youth is inspirational... a lesson that all of us can benefit from. |
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Episode 3: Victories Over Addiction
Join our host Garrett as he interviews Matt Thrash, Owner of Thrash's Living Art Tattoo and Wild Idea Tattoo. Garrett and Matt explore his incredible life journey. Matt talks with passion and insight how he and those around him were affected by his addiction to drugs and alcohol. Matt's very intimate look at his struggles and victories over his addiction and how both contributed to who he is today was our focus. As a man, husband, father, son and successful member in our community Matt presents in a thought-provoking manner for any age listener be that parent, friend or affected substance user. Matt is a true example of the miracles that can happen in anyone's life when addiction is replaced with joyful meaningful acceptance of themselves and others. |
Thank You Sponsors & Community Supporters
We would like to thank our Transforming Business Partners; Dark Canyon Coffee, RPM Associates, Scull Construction, and Strider. This podcast is possible thanks to grant support from Emmanuel Episcopal Church, South Dakota Department of Social Services, and Behavioral Health.
A huge thank you to our amazing community, who continuously shows support for Lifeways and the development of our vision, "Youth Empowered to be Substance Free". If you are interested in becoming a sponsoring business partner, a volunteer, or joining in our vision please contact our Lifeways Office.
A huge thank you to our amazing community, who continuously shows support for Lifeways and the development of our vision, "Youth Empowered to be Substance Free". If you are interested in becoming a sponsoring business partner, a volunteer, or joining in our vision please contact our Lifeways Office.