Season 2, Ep. 2 | The Winning Edge: Teen Fitness, Substance Use, and Performance Optimization In this episode of Coffee and Clarity: Preventing Substance Misuse, hosts Grant Koehnen and Landen Pederson sit down with Josie Sodersten, weightlifting coach at Fairmont High School, and Alex Schliesmann, co-owner of Live Fit Sport & Wellness Center, to discuss the critical connection between substance use and sports performance in teenagers. With years of experience coaching young athletes, Josie and Alex offer insights on how substance use can impact endurance, strength, mental clarity, and overall athletic potential. They also share practical advice for teens looking to maximize their performance and lead healthy, substance-free lifestyles both on and off the field. Whether you're a young athlete, a coach, or a parent, this episode is full of valuable information on how to help teens reach their full potential. Listen now on your favorite platform:

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Season 2 Ep. 1 | Sobriety and Support: Inside Tim Murray's Vision for Bravo Zulu House In this episode of Coffee and Clarity: Preventing Substance Misuse, host Michelle Esquivel sits down with Tim Murray, Executive Director of Bravo Zulu House, to discuss his personal journey from battling addiction to founding Trinity Sober Homes and launching Bravo Zulu House in Martin County, Minnesota. As the first all-military sober home in the U.S. focused on helping veterans with both PTSD and Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Bravo Zulu House is taking a groundbreaking approach to recovery. Tim shares his inspiring story, the mission behind the initiative, and how faith and sobriety are at the heart of their efforts to support veterans in their recovery journey. Don't miss this powerful conversation about hope, healing, and the fight to overcome addiction and trauma in the military community. Listen now on your preferred platform:

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Season 1 Ep. 9 | Breaking the Cycle: A Spotlight on Prevention and Recovery Join hosts Lila Dorschner and Ava Winter along with special guests Nathan Wray and Cole Sharp as they delve into the crucial topics of substance abuse prevention and recovery. Nathan Wray, a motivational speaker and prevention coordinator from Tennessee, brings 20 years of sobriety and a wealth of experience in substance abuse prevention. Cole Sharp, a peer recovery support specialist with Beyond Brink/WEcovery, shares his journey of long-term recovery and the significant role of peer support in overcoming addiction. Gain valuable insights into the importance of prevention, especially for youth, and discover effective strategies to combat substance abuse before it starts. Learn about the challenges faced by today's youth, the evolving landscape of addiction, and the powerful impact of peer support in sustaining recovery. Hear inspiring stories of resilience, recovery, and the transformative power of community and support networks. Listen now on your preferred platform: Youtube: https://bit.ly/CoffeeandClarityYoutube Apple: https://bit.ly/CoffeeandClarityApple iHeartRadio: https://bit.ly/CoffeeandClarityiHeart Audible: https://bit.ly/AudibleCoffeeandClarity Amazon: https://bit.ly/AmazonCoffeeandClarity Spotify: https://bit.ly/SpotifyCoffeeandClarity For further information or to show your support, visit www.mcsapcoalition.com. For sponsorship or guest opportunities, contact desta@mcsapcoalition.com. This podcast is made possible by grants from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Drug-Free Communities Support Program and the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. The perspectives expressed do not necessarily reflect those of ONDCP or HRSA. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to keep the conversation alive!