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The Catalyst Podcast
A weekly podcast and newsletter, The Catalyst is Chestnut Health Systems’ platform for sharing ideas, insights, and innovation that advance public health and strengthen systems of care. Rooted in Chestnut’s decades-long commitment to direct care, prevention, research, and education, The Catalyst highlights real-world solutions that support whole-person health, foster resilience, and help individuals, families, and communities reach their full potential. It reflects the full scope of Chestnut’s…
Episodes
- The Catalyst Podcast
What’s New in Digital Mental Health: Remble Health CEO and Founder Jordan Green
Jordan Green is the Founder and CEO of Remble Health, developers of a mental health app that empowers individuals, providers, and clients with innovative AI…
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The Podcast that Answers the Question: Can AI teach humans how to interact with other humans?
We have the two founders of CogniTrainer on to find out (spoiler alert: it can). CogniTrainer uses AI to create a simulated training environment for students…
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Emory Prof. Justine Welsh, MD on Study that Updates Adolescent Substance Use Treatment and Policy
A lot can change in just ten years. This conversation with Emory University’s Justine W. Welsh, MD, discusses recommendations for updating adolescent use…
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Transforming Methadone Delivery: Sonara Health's CEO Michael Giles
Dr. Michael Giles, a licensed psychiatrist, founded Sonara Health during his residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center - a remarkable feat by itself! Sonara…
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The Science of Making Informed Decisions: with Research Scientist Gracelyn Cruden
Dr. Gracelyn Cruden is a Research Scientist at Chestnut Health Systems’ Lighthouse Institute-Oregon Group. Her research leverages systems science, decision…
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How Research Meets Lived Experience to Change Lives: a Timely Conversation with LI's Dr. Jodie Dewey
Jodie Dewey is a Research Scientist and Program Evaluator with the Lighthouse Institute, the research arm of Chestnut Health Systems, where she focuses on…
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Rides to Recovery: at the Intersection of Public Transit and Public Health
Public transit is vital to city life, but safety concerns like substance use, mental health crises, and homelessness can significantly affect the rider…
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R1 Reshuffles Learning: a Conversation with CEO and Founder Tom Karl
Today we're joined by Tom Karl, Founder & CEO of R1 Learning, an education company providing interactive evidence-based curriculum that engages and retains…
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How Chestnut’s Evaluation Director Belinda Willis Ensures that Addiction Programs “Add Up”
Belinda Willis is Evaluation Director for Chestnut Health Systems with over 30 years of research, program evaluation, database management and administrative…
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The State of the Art in Addiction and Recovery with a True Giant in the Field
We’re joined by Mr. William L. White, a true giant in the field of addiction and recovery. Bill is an Emeritus Senior Research Consultant at Chestnut Health…
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Youth at a Crossroads: the Intersection of Substance Use and Suicidal Ideation
Dr. Yifrah Kaminer, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Pediatrics with the Alcohol Research Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, joins us to…
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A Catalyst for Changing Behaviors and Perceptions Around Substance Use Recovery
We had an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Tess Drazdowski, a research scientist with Lighthouse Institute, who joined us to discuss her innovative, important…
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Dr. Tess Drazdowski on Changing Behaviors and Perceptions Around Substance Use Recovery
Here's a representative portion of an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Tess Drazdowski, a research scientist with Lighthouse Institute, who joined us to…
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The New Normal in Cutting-Edge Training and Certification for Clinicians Treating Substance Use Disorders
We're joined by Lora Passetti, Evidence-Based Practice Center Program Director at Chestnut Health Systems (CHS) where she trains and certifies clinicians…
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A Saucerful of Information: Barbara Estrada on the Technology Driving LI’s Integrated Health Solutions
We're joined by Barbara Estrada, Chestnut Health System’s Director, GAIN Coordinating Center and Software Development, to discuss: Her favorite band, Pink…
- The Catalyst Podcast
Implementation Science and Improvisation: a Model for Successfully Delivering Continuum of Care
Dr. Lisa Saldana is Associate Director, Senior Research Scientist, and Director for the Center for Implementation Science at the Lighthouse Institute. Lisa…
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Shining a Light on the State of the Art in Integrated Health with Dr. Michael Dennis
We kick off our maiden Catalyst Podcast with Dr. Michael Dennis, the Director of Chestnut Health Systems’ Lighthouse Institute (LI) and a Senior Research…
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Welcome to the Catalyst
The Catalyst is the place for conversations with research scientists, clinicians, thought leaders, business leaders, agency heads, and practitioners on…