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Recovery with Root

Recovery with Root

By: Margaux Farrell Root Center Chief of Staff
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Welcome to "Recovery with Root" a podcast centered on topics surrounding mental health and addiction. Through our Advanced Recovery Institute, a new entity of the Root Center for Advanced Recovery, we are committed to research and training to elevate clinical care. We hope you find this podcast informative, and most of all, we hope that it helps improve the lives of others. Remember... we are in this together, and recovery is possible!

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Episodes
  • Recovery with Root | The Dangers of Kratom.

    Recovery with Root | The Dangers of Kratom.
    Dec 1 2025

    In this episode of Recovery with Root, our Director of Nursing, Joe Maddalena, shares with us the impacts of kratom. Kratom is an herbal addition to many energy shots that can be found in gas stations and smoke shops, and has earned the nickname "Gas Station Heroin" for its highly addictive properties and ability to bind to opioid receptors in the brain.

    Be sure to follow us on social media to get notified when we have new releases, also, feel free to send us a message with a topic or question that you would like to have discussed. Happy listening!


    Social media:

    TikTok: @Root_Center_CT

    Instagram: @root_center

    Facebook: /rootcenterforadvancedrecovery

    Twitter: @RootCenterCT

    LinkedIn: /root-center

    Youtube: Root Center for Advanced Recovery

    Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropic... code: GLPUR3NGGBGJOW55

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    16 mins
  • Recovery with Root | The Story of Karen Kangas

    Recovery with Root | The Story of Karen Kangas
    Nov 3 2025

    In this episode of Recovery with Root, Karen Kangas, a woman in long term recovery, shares her story of recovery, and how her experiences drive her to help others heal.

    From Montana daughter of a basketball coach to Connecticut Mental Health Advocate, Karen has seen and been through a lot. She is truly an inspiration to many, and we are so excited to share her story.

    Be sure to follow us on social media to get notified when we have new releases, also, feel free to send us a message with a topic or question that you would like to have discussed. Happy listening!


    Social media:

    TikTok: @Root_Center_CT

    Instagram: @root_center

    Facebook: /rootcenterforadvancedrecovery

    Twitter: @RootCenterCT

    LinkedIn: /root-center

    Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropic... code: GLPUR3NGGBGJOW55

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    51 mins
  • Recovery with Root | Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit St. Vincent de Paul

    Recovery with Root | Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit St. Vincent de Paul
    Sep 1 2025

    Maryellen Shuckerow, MHSA, the Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul Middletown, sits down with us to tell us all about the organization's work, mission, and initiatives. Learn about everything from the Amazing Grace Food Pantry to their new Occupational Therapy Program!

    If you're interested in supporting this amazing organization and the work they do, Root Center is hosting a Charity Golf Tournament to benefit St. Vincent de Paul! Sponsorships, donations, and player sign ups all go directly to Maryellen and her amazing team. Learn more at https://t.co/kWitNg2Mzy


    Be sure to follow us on social media to get notified when we have new releases, also, feel free to send us a message with a topic or question that you would like to have discussed. Happy listening!

    Social media:

    TikTok: @Root_Center_CT

    Instagram: @root_center

    Facebook: /rootcenterforadvancedrecovery

    Twitter: @RootCenterCT

    LinkedIn: /root-center

    Music from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropic... code: GLPUR3NGGBGJOW55

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    25 mins
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