Matters of Substance

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We began this journey by broadcasting live at a local radio station, WVLP, and quickly realized that there was a demand for information about substance use disorder that stretched further than Porter County, Indiana. It is our hope that through our and our partner's knowledge we can be an entertaining source of education.

LGBTQ Outreach

Jun 28, 2022

Simon Anderson Schelling and Ezra Burke discuss their work with LGBTQ Outreach of Porter County.

Todd Willis and Scott Janson talk about their training with CADCA

Jun 21, 2022

Todd Willis and Scott Janson talk about their training with CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America). Scott and Todd voluteered to go through several rigorous week-long tranings with the organization to help us improve our work here in Porter County. They share that they've learned so far.

Samantha Aguilar on Recover, Self-Care and Trauma-informed yoga

Jun 2, 2022

Trauma-informed yoga instructor, Samantha Aguilar discusses self care for people in recovery, most of which can be used by anybody.

Lisa Raftery Talks About Communicating With Youth

May 31, 2022

If you are a parent, this is the episode for you. Lisa Raftery shares her expertise about communicating with youth, the language they use, being a source of information and having open communication.

Samantha Burgett: Driven to Help People

Apr 26, 2022

Samantha started The Community Change Center: WeAreOne, Inc., which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Northwest Indiana that works with incarcerated individuals during incarceration and as they transition back into their communities, providing tangible resources and connections, as well as a sense of support...