Survive and Thrive episode 5 – Connect 4 Project

In the latest episode of the Survive & Thrive Podcast Series, we are given an invaluable and privileged insight into stories of mother-women in recovery. Following the launch of a very unique piece of research in May 2025, “Mothers in Addiction Recovery Rising: The Will And the Way” https://www.tcd.ie/media/tcd/nursing-midwifery/pdfs/Mothers-Rising-Online-final.pdf we were invited to a subsequent […] The post Survive and Thrive episode 6 – Seeds of change from a wild garden first appeared on Nearcast.

In the latest episode of Survive and Thrive podcast, Rob Whiteley, team leader with the Connect 4 project takes us on a journey through the activities run by the project in the communities of Jobstown and Killinarden. The Connect 4 Project focuses on detached youth work, a distinctive form of outreach that specifically engages the […] The post Survive and Thrive episode 5 – Connect 4 Project first appeared on Nearcast.

In recent years, the number of people vaping has increased and the potential impact on health is a cause for concern.  With a view to creating awareness of potential health risks associated with vaping, TDATF in partnership with key stakeholders*, have developed several resources to inform and support. This podcast episode forms part of our […] The post Survive and Thrive episode 4 – #KicktheVape first appeared on Nearcast.

International Day of Recovery 2024 A look back at a very special day in our calendar of recovery events, and bringing to a close an extremely busy but worthwhile month of recovery activities. We really hope you enjoy this episode, we feel it captures the essence of what recovery month is all about, coming together […] The post Survive and Thrive episode 3 – Recovery Walk first appeared on Nearcast.

As part of International Women’s Day Celebrations in March 2024, Tallaght Local Drugs & Alcohol Task Force (TDATF) recorded this episode of their Survive & Thrive podcast series, with members of the Soul Sisters Aftercare group in Tallaght Rehabilitation Project.  The ‘Soul Sisters’ meet every Friday evening in Kiltalown House, the home of Tallaght Rehabilitation […] The post Survive and Thrive episode 2 – Soul Sisters first appeared on Nearcast.

Tallaght Local Drugs & Alcohol Task Force (TDATF) presents “Survive & Thrive”, a podcast which aims to empower and give voice to individuals, families and communities impacted by substance misuse.  Episode 1: A Family Affair – Our pilot episode focuses on the impact of substance misuse on the entire family.  TDATF Coordinator, Grace Hill, chats […] The post Survive and Thrive episode 1 – A Family Affair first appeared on Nearcast.

Tallaght Local Drugs & Alcohol Task Force (TDATF) presents “Survive & Thrive”, a podcast which aims to empower and give voice to individuals, families and communities impacted by substance misuse.  Yes, there are many stories of poverty, suffering and trauma in our communities, as a result of drugs & alcohol misuse; but there are also […] The post Survive and Thrive first appeared on Nearcast.