The Moment of Release: Rehabilitating Substance Use Disorder After Incarceration with Dr. Joshua Hall, FAOAAM – Episode 423

Release is not recovery, unless we build a bridge. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon is joined by Dr. Joshua Hall, FAOAAM, to examine what it truly takes to rehabilitate substance use disorder at the moment people leave incarceration, when the risk of overdose and recidivism is highest. Dr. Hall is the Medical Director and Senior Quality Officer at Crossroads Treatment Center and Chief Medical Officer at The Phoenix Center in South Carolina. Dual board-certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine, he has dedicated his career to advancing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals with substance use disorders, particularly those involved in the criminal justice system. Drawing from his clinical experience and personal journey, Dr. Hall shares insights into South Carolina’s innovative soft re-entry model, a program that begins engagement during incarceration and continues seamlessly after release. The approach combines medication-assisted treatment, peer support, and continuity of care to intercept relapse, reduce recidivism, and support long-term stability. Together, Sharlee and Dr. Hall explore why the weeks following release are the most dangerous, and the most powerful, window for change, and how treating addiction as a medical condition, not a moral failure, can transform lives, families, and communities.

From Silence to Strength: Confronting Child Sexual Abuse Through Healing, Prevention, & Collective Action with Chris Yadon from Saprea – Episode 422

Child sexual abuse thrives in silence, but healing thrives in community. When survivors are seen, supported, and believed, resilience becomes possible. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Chris Yadon, Managing Director of Saprea, a nonprofit dedicated to liberating individuals and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts through healing and prevention. As Saprea’s first employee, Chris helped launch the organization in 2015 and now leads its mission to drive meaningful, large-scale social change around one of society’s most difficult and urgent issues. Drawing on a background in executive leadership across technology and healthcare, Chris brings both strategic clarity and deep compassion to his work. He is also a sought-after speaker on emotional healing, child sexual abuse prevention in a hypersexualized world, and the transformative power of community. Above all, Chris is a devoted husband and father of six, grounding his professional efforts in a deeply personal commitment to protecting children and supporting survivors. Together, Sharlee and Chris explore how Saprea is confronting the silent epidemic of child sexual abuse through innovative healing programs for adult survivors, practical prevention tools for parents and caregivers, and a collective call to break the silence, build resilience, and create a safer, more compassionate world for every child.

BHT Bytes – From Slides to Soundwaves: How Podcast-Based CEs Are Changing Continuing Education – Episode 421

Continuing education is required, but the way we earn it is evolving. In this episode of BHT Bytes, host Peter Fenger is joined by Sharlee Dixon to explore the growing shift toward podcast-based continuing education (CEs) for mental health professionals. If you’ve ever found yourself scrambling for credits, zoning out in long webinars, or wishing CE requirements fit better into real life, this conversation is for you. We break down what podcast-based CEs actually are, how they work, and what clinicians need to know about accreditation, post-tests, and license requirements. You’ll hear how this format compares to traditional self-study courses, who it tends to work best for, and where its limitations lie, especially for visual or skills-based learners. We also discuss accessibility, burnout, and how podcast learning can feel more like mentorship or consultation than instruction. Finally, we walk through trusted platforms offering podcast-based CE credits, what to look for before enrolling, and how clinicians can build a sustainable CE plan using audio-based learning, without adding another task to an already full plate.