Podcast by David Baker
Rise Up: A Recovery Outreach Podcast
Learn about recovery opportunities in Hardin County and hear stories from the recovery community.
Rise Up: A Recovery Outreach Podcast
Latest episodes
24 February 2025
Candis Jackson: From Recovery to Leadership
In this episode of the Rise Up Recovery podcast, host David Baker sits down with Candis Jackson, the intake coordinator at Jack Gean Shelter in Hardin County. Candis shares her personal journey from struggling with addiction to becoming a leader in the recovery community. She emphasizes the importance of asking for help and getting involved in community support systems. Candis discusses the shelter's role in transforming the lives of women by providing stability and a sense of hope. With her own experiences as a guiding light, she now helps others navigate the difficult path of recovery with compassion and dedication.
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31 January 2025
Navigating Recovery: Lifespan's Comprehensive Care Approach
In this episode of the Rise Up Recovery podcast, host David Baker welcomes Michelle Williams, Director of Nursing at Lifespan, to discuss the crucial role Lifespan plays in supporting recovery efforts within the Savannah community and surrounding areas. Michelle elaborates on Lifespan's comprehensive healthcare services, emphasizing their integration of medication-assisted treatment and behavioral health into their primary care practices. With support from the Rural Community Opioid Response Program grant, Lifespan has also introduced transportation services, breaking down barriers to care. The conversation highlights Lifespan's mission to empower everyone, particularly the underserved, to lead healthy lives.
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19 December 2024
Bringing Hope Behind Bars with David Burgess
In this podcast episode, David Baker interviews long-time jail minister David Burgess. David shares his 20 years of experience in the Hardin County Jail, helping inmates with Bible lessons and aiding their spiritual journey. Despite changing groups due to transfers and releases, he consistently shows up each week offering an authentic, compassionate, respectful presence, which he believes is just as important as the teachings themselves.
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03 December 2024
Road to Redemption: Sandy Bidman's Fight Against Addiction
Sandy Bidman, a social worker from Aspell Recovery Center, discusses her lifelong battle with alcohol addiction in this episode of Rise Up Recovery Podcast. She opens up about her tumultuous past, right from her early years witnessing her father’s alcoholism to her own struggle. She also talks about her work in helping others cope with their addiction.
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25 October 2024
Rising Above Addiction: The Victory Story of Cody Williams
Cody Williams shares his powerful story, starting from a troubled childhood living with parents battling addiction, to his transformation into a beacon of hope as a case manager at Aspell Recovery Center. Williams experienced his first spiritual awakening holding his newborn son, a moment that propelled him towards a desire for change. He explains how establishing a relationship with God and the power of desperation helped him turn his life around, transforming him into an advocate for recovery.
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16 September 2024
Finding Hope in Savannah: Karl Carter's Journey
Karl Carter's journey from addiction to recovery is featured in this episode of the Rise Up Recovery podcast. After battling a 20-year addiction and losing everything, Karl found solace and support in Savannah's recovery community. His commitment to change, daily prayer, and involvement in recovery activities have transformed his life. Karl now works to help others by teaching relapse prevention classes, being an active sponsor, and providing support to those in need. His story highlights the impact of community and faith in overcoming addiction and finding a new purpose in life.
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