The Makin’ It Happen Podcast

In this episode of The Makin’ It Happen Podcast, we sit down with Manchester native, business owner, and person in recovery Nate Lavallee of Momentum Recovery, a new sober living home for men in Manchester.
Nate shares his personal recovery journey, what he wishes he could tell his younger self, and some of the misconceptions people often have about addiction and recovery. We also talk about the importance of supporting the whole person through mental, physical, and spiritual wellness, finding motivation through life’s challenges, and what gives Nate hope for Manchester’s growing recovery community.
If you or someone you know is considering sober living, this conversation offers an honest look at recovery, personal growth, and the power of creating a supportive community.
Listen in for a conversation about recovery, wellness, hope, and making positive change happen right here in Manchester.
Check out Momentum Sober Living here: www.momentumrecoverysoberliving.com
Other mentions in this episode:
FlexABLE (Nate’s other business!): www.flexable.biz
Hope for NH Recovery: recoverynh.org

Part 2!
In this episode, we're talking about what it means to be a Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) and why it matters for every employer. We sat down with Makin' It Happen's Recovery Friendly Workplace Advisor, Pam Carbee, and Jeanne Venuti, Director of Workforce Development, to discuss how organizations can support employees impacted by substance use.
We also explore why becoming Recovery Friendly isn't just for nonprofits or recovery-focused organizations. Businesses of all types can take steps to create supportive workplaces where employees feel valued and respected.
Tune in to hear how workplace culture is changing and how small steps can make a lasting difference.
Learn more about RFW here: https://www.recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com/

In this episode, we're talking about what it means to be a Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) and why it matters for every employer. We sat down with Makin' It Happen's Recovery Friendly Workplace Advisor, Pam Carbee, and Jeanne Venuti, Director of Workforce Development, to discuss how organizations can support employees impacted by substance use.
We also explore why becoming Recovery Friendly isn't just for nonprofits or recovery-focused organizations. Businesses of all types can take steps to create supportive workplaces where employees feel valued and respected.
Tune in to hear how workplace culture is changing and how small steps can make a lasting difference.
 
Learn more about RFW here: https://www.recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com/

Anne is joined by three Manchester Memorial seniors, Addy, Alannah, and Allora, to talk about what's on everyone's mind... Summer break, of course!But is Summer really a break? Teens may have school taken off of their plates, but with work, responsibilities, friends, and family, rest doesn't always fit into the equation. Tune in to find out how students are making it all work.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re talking all things mental wellness. Including DBT! What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), you may ask? In this episode, Beth Salvi-Hudgins answers all your pressing questions. Join us to learn more about DBT, hear success stories from people who have used DBT skills in their everyday lives, and maybe even discover a few skills you can use yourself.
Check out DBT For You HERE
Sign up for DBTips HERE

Makin' It Happen's very own Jordan Havens joins us on Life of a Teen to open up about her experience with vaping, nicotine addiction, the challenge of quitting, and the personal growth that followed.
It’s a real conversation about addiction, what it’s like to quit, and advice for teens who might be going through the same struggle with vaping.
 
Resources: 
Teen.smokefree.gov | National Cancer Institute
Information, tips, tools, and live web-based support for teens who want to quit using tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
SmokefreeTXT for Teens | National Cancer Institute
Text-based program to help young people quit tobacco use.
1-800-QUIT-NOW
Connects teens to their state quitline. Teens can get free and confidential support from a quit coach and get connected to additional resources. See CDC.gov/Quitline for additional information and quitlines that offer services in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
This is Quitting Program | Truth Initiative
Mobile program designed to help young people quit e-cigarettes. Resources are available for teens and young adults as well as parents and caregivers.
NOT for Me | American Lung Association
Mobile-friendly quitting program designed to help youth aged 14–19 stop using e-cigarettes.
 

What does effective advocacy really look like? Sarah Cain and Kate Frey join us to unpack the who, what, and why of advocacy and the mission behind New Futures. Tune in to hear how granite staters are making change and how you can get involved!
Check out New Futures here:
https://new-futures.org/

Season 2 of Connection Conversations begins with a powerful conversation about homelessness in Manchester. We’re joined by Erica Diamond of Families in Transition and Owen Love of the City of Manchester to break down the Continuum of Care, the Point-in-Time Count, and what these efforts mean for our community.

Season 2 of Life of a Teen kicks off with a conversation about New Hampshire’s new bell to bell cell phone ban, a statewide policy prohibiting students from using mobile devices during the school day.
What does this mean for students? Is it helping or hurting?
Hear Starah Adrien and Lucia Murillo, seniors at Manchester Central High School, share their take on the legislation from a student’s perspective.

If you loved Part 1 of our mirror episode of Connection Conversations, you will want to tune in for Part 2! Join us as we dive into what it means to be a Recovery Ready Community and the unique initiatives Makin’ It Happen’s Recovery Ready Communities focus area offers to create supportive, stigma-free environments for our communities!