Totally Preventable

03/08/2024

🎙️ Uncover the journey from struggle to triumph! Join Greg and Polly in the latest episode of Totally Preventable Podcast, featuring an inspiring conversation with Stephen Hill, the founder of Speak Sobriety. 🌟 Hear Stephen's powerful story of overcoming substance misuse at a young age, his path to recovery, and the transformative benefits of Restorative Practice. 🔄✨ Tune in for a story of resilience, hope, and the possibilities that arise when we embrace restorative healing.

Speak Sobriety

Listen now on https://newportcountyprevention.org/pod/ ! 🎧

02/23/2024

This week, cohosts Greg and Polly talk Recovery Communities with RICAREs: The Recovery Community Organization for RI Executive Director Sandy Valentine. Find the Totally Preventable Podcast on your favorite podcast platform every Friday at 10am eastern. Gregory Thompson Polly Gracia Allen Newport County Prevention Coalition

01/05/2024

Dive into our latest podcast episode, where Greg and Polly sit down with the incredible Cassandra Sargent, known for her role as Breakfast Coordinator at the MLK Community Center. 🎙️💙 Join us as we explore Cassandra's passion for helping others and her unwavering love for the Newport community – a true blessing for the city!

Take a listen here: https://newportcountyprevention.org/pod/

12/06/2023

Our Executive Director Shannon Rozea was interviewed by the wonderful hosts of Totally Preventable ! Click https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Ihk6r0FfgujiAEmZ8iNcy to hear her talk about classrooms without walls, obstacles to nature access, and how she's not above bribing her kids to go on family hikes 😂

12/01/2023

🎙️ New Episode Alert! Join Greg and Polly on the Totally Preventable Podcast as they dive into a crucial conversation with Andrea and Christina about adolescent eating disorders and the available treatments. Gain insights, learn about prevention, and discover the importance of early intervention. Together, let's raise awareness for mental health and promote a supportive community. Listen now for an enlightening discussion!

Take a listen: https://newportcountyprevention.org/pod/

11/01/2023

Greg and Polly are talking...Sex? That's right, Totally Preventable gets candid with Brittany Hunt, Clinical Director of SHIP. Join Totally Preventable this Friday at 10am eastern on your favorite podcasting platforms.

10/19/2023

As a hairstylist, you play a crucial role in the lives of your clients. Join the Newport County Prevention Coalition for Hairapy, an in-person event designed to provide hairstylists with essential mental health first aid training. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hairapy-a-mental-health-first-aid-training-for-hairstylists-tickets-740818497067?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/12/2023

10/12/2023

This week Polly and Greg talk with Hakim Coggins about his new program, Fresh Fit. Hakim tells us how it started, how it's going, and what's next. Join us Friday at 10am eastern on the Totally Preventable Podcast.

10/04/2023

This week Greg and Polly talk with Kerrie Constant of the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention's Rhode Island Chapter about preventing su***de, warning signs, risk factors, and having those real conversations. Join us Friday, 10am eastern, on the Totally Preventable Podcast ***de ***dePrevention American Foundation for Su***de Prevention Newport County Prevention Coalition

09/25/2023

This week Greg and Polly speak with Jessica Breemen of DanceSafe, an organization focused on promoting health and safety in the nightlife and music communities. Newport County Prevention Coalition Dancesafe Jessica Breemen Polly Gracia Allen Gregory Thompson

09/13/2023

This Friday Greg and Polly talk with Kristina da Fonseca of Southcoast Fair Housing. Kristina shares SCFH's dedication to eliminate housing discrimination, ensuring equal housing opportunities in Rhode Island through education, awareness, and outreach. Find Totally Preventable on your favorite podcast platforms

09/05/2023

This Friday Greg and Polly speak with Mel, Jennifer, and Laura about all the great youth LGBTQ opportunities that are available in Newport. Join Totally Preventable every Friday at 10am eastern. Find Totally Preventable on all of your favorite podcast platforms. Gregory Thompson Polly Gracia Allen Newport County Prevention Coalition

08/14/2023

Friday, Greg and Polly talk with Nicole Commisso of My Cup Condom. As we prepare our children for campus life, this is a must listen. Join us Friday at 10am eastern on the Totally Preventable Podcast. My Cup Condom Newport County Prevention Coalition

08/07/2023

Prevention? Harm Reduction? Which way to lean? This week Greg and Polly discuss this and much more with the National Harm Reduction Coalition's own Jose Martinez. Join Totally Preventable Friday at 10am eastern on your favorite podcasting platforms.

08/03/2023

Join Greg and Polly as the Totally Preventable hosts talk with Ashley Salemi Tarvis of Lucy's Hearth

Greg and Polly talk to Ashley Salemi Tarvis of Lucy's Hearth about Lucy's Hearth's goal of helping residents gain the life skills to find stable housing and prevent future homelessness. Join the Totally Preventable Podcast, Friday at 10am eastern to hear the full homeless to home conversation. Find Totally Preventable on your favorite podcast platforms.

06/05/2023

Join Greg and Polly this Friday, June 9th, as they talk with Jordan Brown of RX Destroyer to talk about this great innovation in the line of defense in safe medication disposal. Totally Preventable airs Friday at 10am Eastern. Find Totally Preventable on all of your favorite podcast platforms. Newport County Prevention Coalition Rx Destroyer Totally Preventable Gregory Thompson Polly Gracia Allen

04/03/2023

This week on the Totally Preventable Podcast, Greg and Polly totally chat it up with Jen "Skippy" Stevens of the Rhode Island Teen Institute. After a program hiatus, the Rhode Island Teen Institute is back in full force. Hear about this totally amazing resource on the Totally Preventable Podcast, Friday, April 7, at 10am
Newport County Prevention Coalition

03/01/2023

Thank you to the Newport County Prevention Coalition and the Totally Preventable podcast co-hosts Gregory Thompson, Drug Free Community Grant Coordinator and Polly Allen, Certified Prevention Specialist and Coordinator of the Little Compton and Tiverton Prevention Coalitions for having our Executive Director Lisa Guillette on your show (and for this lovely gift) Prevention is everyone’s business. Together we can bolster the protective factors that help mitigate risks that children and families experience and build stronger, more resilient communities.

12/21/2022

Exciting stuff happening at the pod today!

12/08/2022

NOSOLO is more than a brand. It's a movement! Greg and Polly catch up with Co-Founder John Toracinta and discuss Mental Health, stigma, and not going it solo. NOSOLO is doing a lot of great things, hear about them Friday, December 9th at 10am on all of your favorite podcast platforms. Subscribe to Totally Preventable the podcast.

12/02/2022

We had a blast speaking to Alison Bologna ( yes, that Alison Bologna) about all the amazing opportunities that are happening at SHRI yoga. We were also blown away at hearing about the new studio project that is underway. Tune in to find out more. Don't forget to subscribe!

11/22/2022

Greg and Polly are continuing to put that work in to provide Newport County with information about resources, programs, and services being provided. Subscribe to the Totally Preventable podcast today and help spread the word.

11/21/2022

Great conversation with the awesome team, and Executive Director Tracy Shea of the Newport Community School. Hear about the extraordinary work and opportunities being done at the school Friday November 25th at 10am on the Totally Preventable podcast. Find us on all of your favorite podcast platforms. Newport Community School

10/15/2022

New Podcast Alert!!

This week we sit with FabNewport and talk about all their programs they offer! Their vision is "for all students to have the skills, confidence, and commitment to positively impact their communities and make their lives."

Users of FabNewport have access to a computer lab, powerful design and manufacturing software, a 3D printer, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, electronic components, hand and power tools, and a team of people who are there to help.

Learn more about all the amazing programs and opportunities FabNewport offers by taking a listen.

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08/19/2022

Check out this weeks Pod!

New Podcast Out Today!

Dive into the weekend by listening to our new episode with Christine Nolan the founder of Trinity Village Recovery Living.
Trinity Village is a recovery communities that provide healthy living environments for individuals and their families to reside, access support services, receive employment opportunities through community partners and can enrich one’s life as one thrives in their recovery, modeling for the next generation.

07/29/2022

ITS FRIDAY!

That means there's a new PODCAST!

Join us with Dan Fitzgerald The National Senior Manager of Advocacy at The American Lung Association and the Executive Director for the Chariho Youth Task Force!

Dan will talk to us about his jobs as well as his desire to ultimately see the first tobacco-free generation within his lifetime.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or click the link below
https://newportcountyprevention.org/pod/

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