And just like that... Season 1 comes to a close. Stay tuned for what's to come! If you or a loved one needs help with a Substance Use Disorder, contact Vertava Health admissions specialists 24/7 /365 days at 1-877-404-2143.

Michael is joined by Laura Beth Burkhalter for this week’s podcast! LB shares how her experience of opening up about being in sobriety changed the way her company viewed people in recovery. It’s powerful. It’s moving. It will make you think.

If you or a loved one needs help with a Substance Use Disorder, contact Vertava Health admissions specialists 24/7 /365 days at 1-877-404-2143.

This week Michael is joined by Vertava Health Massachusetts Alumni Experience Coordinator, Michelle Ritucci. Michelle talks about the importance of not hiding being in recovery. Michelle understands the impact it has on others to make a life-changing decision when she chooses to be brave.

If you or a loved one needs help with a Substance Use Disorder, contact Vertava Health admissions specialists 24/7 /365 days at 1-877-404-2143.

Michael is back at it again solo! The responsibility falls on both parties – the person in recovery and society. Fear is a massive driver behind why some people don’t feel safe talking about their recovery and why society still judges people in recovery. These stories involve a call to action. Will you take the action necessary to decrease fear and increase acceptance? 

Michael is joined by Wendy Srour, Alumni Experience Coordinator at Vertava Health - Mississippi, for this week’s podcast! Fueled by the people in her life – Wendy has never hidden. Wendy shares how she was able to move from feelings of embarrassment to feelings of empowerment by being in sobriety.

If you or a loved one needs help with a Substance Use Disorder, contact Vertava Health admissions specialists 24/7 /365 days at 1-877-404-2143.

Michael is joined by John Wagner, Chief Operating Officer at Vertava Health, for this week’s podcast! John & Michael discuss some of the injustices of recovery in the workplace. Curious about what the elements of a supported recovery workplace are? Tune In!

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Michael Maassel is the Director of Alumni and Recovery Support Services for Vertava Health. In this week’s solo episode, Michael gets real. We discuss this month’s theme, We Are All In Recovery From Something, and talk through how to find your inner strength in this journey.

If you or a loved one needs help with a Substance Use Disorder, contact Vertava Health admissions specialists 24/7 /365 days at 1-877-404-2143.

Michael is joined by Kevin Zundl, Owner of Psynchronous Communications. They talk through the different personal experiences connected with recovery and what we need to do to have that self-growth. Kevin describes the different perspectives he had to look at to believe in the possibilities of happiness and what recovery means for him.