Voices from the Village

Jackie Sanders, known for her vibrant public-facing art studio at ArtSpace in downtown Raleigh and her Level Up Artist Podcast, is deeply committed to using art to break the stigma of addiction. Her continued partnership with Healing Transitions underscores this dedication.

Zero Proof Raleigh is hosting an acoustic performance by Molly Stevens on July 24th at Pine State Coffee! Join them for a night of great music and alcohol-free festivities. The event kicks off at 5pm, is FREE to attend, and donations are being collected for Healing Transitions. In this episode, Chris sits down with Jacqueline Lee who founded Zero Proof, and country/folk singer/songwriter Molly Stevens. They talk about Zero Proof's mission to bring alcohol-free events and activities to Raleigh, Molly's recovery journey, her music career, and her experience on The Voice, and they talk about the upcoming event on July 24th. Find out more about Zero Proof on their Facebook page or on Instagram @zerproofraleighFollow Molly on Instagram @mollystevensmusic and check out upcoming events and more music on her website mollystevensmusic.com

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we're bringing you a special episode of Voices from the Village where Chris sits down with the NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. The Master Gardeners play a vital role in developing and maintaining the gardens at both of our campuses. They also provide guidance to those who are going through our program who help them with garden and courtyard maintenance. This episode was recorded in 2019 but the Master Gardeners continue their wonderful service with us today!

A year ago, Chris sat down with Healing Transitions alum Darryl West, and friend of HT, Lucas Vrbsky. Chris, West, and Lucas had an impactful discussion about racism, social justice, incarceration, forgiveness, recovery, and healing. Enjoy this powerful discussion!

On this episode, Chris sits down with Ken Richstad and Cassie Rhodes from Krav Maga Raleigh. Chris, Cassie, and Ken have an awesome conversation about Krav Maga, the origins of their gym, as well as a powerful trip Ken and Cassie took to Iraqi Kurdistan, and more. Krav Maga Raleigh has been a longtime supporter of Healing Transitions, and they are constantly giving back to the community in any way they can. We are so grateful to have gotten to hear more about their story!

Amy Richards is an Illustrator in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her greeting card line The Sober Introvert celebrates sobriety and recovery. She will be a featured artist in Healing Transitions' upcoming Art of Recovery event.Chris and Amy talk about her journey into recovery, the impact it's had on her, as well as her career as an illustrator.Music is by Vibe Tracks.

Jamil Rashad is a modern-funk singer/songwriter from Raleigh who goes by his stage name "Boulevards". He is also a person in recovery.  In this episode, Chris speaks to Boulevards about his music career before and after recovery as well as some of Boulevards' biggest influencers.Music is by Vibe Tracks

In this episode, Chris sits down with Thomas Sayre. Sayre is a sculptor and painter whose work can be found all over the globe. He is renowned for his earthcastings, which are "monumental sculptures made in and of the earth". In 2000, Thomas Sayre was commissioned to help design the courtyard at the men's campus of Healing Transitions (formerly the Healing Place of Wake County). His masterful work of the courtyard, which includes two earthcastings, is still found in pristine condition at the men's campus today to give the men being served a place to reflect, meditate, and heal on their journey to recovery.Note: On August 16th, Sayre's business partner and architect Steve Schuster passed away. Together, Schuster and Sayre founded Clearscapes - a multidisciplinary design firm that blends architecture with art. Through Clearscapes, Schuster and Sayre are credited for helping revitalize downtown Raleigh.Music is by Vibe Tracks

In the first episode of season two, Chris has a conversation with David Meeker and Alex Warren. David is the co-owner of Trophy Brewing Co., and Alex is the co-owner of Runologie, both based in Raleigh, NC. Chris, David, and Alex dive into questions such as why a brewing company is such a strong supporter of a facility that helps with people who struggle from alcoholism, and how Runologie as played a major supporting role in connecting the recovery community with the larger Raleigh community.Thanks to Justin Garrity for introducing this episode, and Bear McBride for producing the episode. Chris Budnick is the host and Executive Director of Healing Transitions.Music is by Vibe Tracks. 

Season Two of Voices from the Village starts on WEDNESDAY 10/9!