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. Lifeways Connections thanks our business partner Scull Construction. The foundation of Scull Construction Service is based on customer relationships and stewardship to our local communities. Build amazing projects and amazing communities. Thank you Scull Construction. If you are interested in hearing about our business partner send an email to paula@lifewyas.us |
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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. Lifeways Connections thanks our business partner Dark Canyon Coffee. Our locally owned and operated wholesale specialty coffee company, we thank them for supporting Lifeways. “We hope a good cup of coffee is a comfort and a constant!” If you are interested in hearing about our business partner send an email to paula@lifewyas.us |
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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. Lifeways Connections thanks our business partner RPM Associates. Rob and Deb Mudge founders of RPM Associates are shining stars in our community with all they do to help make Rapid City a great place to live and raise our families. RPM Associates are creating innovation in industry, production, aviation, and aerospace for a stronger future for all of us. If you are interested in hearing about our business partner send an email to paula@lifewyas.us |
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Episode 4: Navigating Conversations
Host Kristina Benter interviews Lifeways staff member Emily Jackson our intensive outpatient counselor. Join us as we explore the field of addiction with an amazing professional and personal experience. Counselor Emily Jackson shares insightful observations in her career thus far and ties that to her very one day at a time childhood. Words of wisdom from a truly present being in this world working on the front lines with our teens. Lifeways Connections thanks our business partner Strider Bikes. Ryan McFarland, founder of Strider Bikes says...” We love riding bikes, and we love inspiring kids to ride.” Strider’s mission is to build lightweight, efficient, all-terrain bikes that develop two-wheeled balance, coordination, and confidence in children. What better mission could there be? Established in South Dakota in 2007 - now in over 75 countries. Wow! If you are interested in hearing about our business partner send an email to paula@lifewyas.us |
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Episode 5: Living Life Again
Host Kristina Benter talks with community member and survivor Joe Garcia about his experience and recovery. Join the battle as we talk with this true Modern Warrior; Joe Garcia. He tells his own story of surviving addiction, his fight to not just be clean but to live a good life. When this man finds his place and some peace in this world, the disease of addiction shows him what truly loss can really be…this story will move your heart to action. Lifeways Connections thanks our business partner Dark Canyon Coffee. Our locally owned and operated wholesale specialty coffee company, we thank them for supporting Lifeways. “We hope a good cup of coffee is a comfort and a constant!” If you are interested in hearing about our business partner send an email to paula@lifewyas.us |
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Episode 6: Sitting with Vulnerability Host Kristina Benter interviews Lifeways staff member Rebecca Stucke our intensive outpatient counselor. Join us as Rebecca shares her experiences that brought her to the helping field and the struggles and success that this job has brought her this far. Take a peek at this amazing women’s life and how she balances, being a business owner, yogi and an effective adolescent treatment counselor. Lifeways Connections thanks our business partner Scull Construction. The foundation of Scull Construction Service is based on customer relationships and stewardship to our local communities. Build amazing projects and amazing communities. Thank you Scull Construction. If you are interested in hearing about our business partner send an email to paula@lifewyas.us |
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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.