Roseman University’s EMPOWERED program announces second season of award-winning podcast focused on substance use during and after pregnancy
Roseman University’s EMPOWERED program will premiere the second season of its award-winning podcast, “EMPOWERED Voices: Recovery to Resiliency,” on Monday, March 31. The podcast, which has recently honored with a Pinnacle Award from the Las Vegas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, continues to shine a light on families navigating substance use during and after pregnancy.
Co-hosted by Farzad Kamyar, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in addiction medicine, and Amani Wilson, EMPOWERED’s program coordinator, the podcast series features compelling guests who share raw, unfiltered perspectives on the most pressing challenges for individuals in recovery.
Kamyar and Wilson leverage their combined expertise to provide a nuanced exploration of substance use. By blending Wilson’s personal recovery journey and program coordination insights with Kamyar’s psychiatric specialization in addiction medicine, the podcast offers a comprehensive approach to understanding the complex dynamics of substance use and recovery.
“Through compelling stories, expert insights, and actionable guidance, this series aims to empower listeners with understanding, compassion, and tools for support,” said Kamyar. “From personal struggles to collective resilience, each episode is designed to foster empathy, break down stigmas, and promote healing within families and communities.”
The second season will premiere on Monday, March 31, with episodes airing every two weeks. This season will explore critical topics including:
- What Substance Use Looks Like: Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover
- Person First Language: The Power of Words in Recovery
- Substance Use in the Media
- Substance Use and its Impact on Families
- Finding your Voice: Mind, Body & Spirit
“EMPOWERED Voices: Recovery to Resiliency” can be found on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart, YouTube and other podcast platforms. For information and links, visit empoweredmoms.org/podcast.
The podcast is made possible through the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Overdose Data to Action Grant through the Southern Nevada Health District.
About EMPOWERED
The EMPOWERED program at Roseman University College of Medicine was established in Las Vegas in 2018 and provides resources and support to pregnant and postpartum mothers in recovery from substance use disorders, primarily opioids and stimulants. EMPOWERED provides connections to medical treatment, individual and group therapy, peer support, access to community resources, housing, education, and basic living supplies. The program now serves clients in Southern Nevada and Reno, Carson City, and Lyon and Churchill counties in Northern Nevada, and Weber and Davis counties in Utah.