New England Recovery Center

04/21/2026

For Anthony Hopkins, choosing sobriety marked the beginning of a new chapter filled with purpose and growth.

Over the past 50 years, he has shown that recovery is not just possible, but it can lead to a rich, meaningful life grounded in clarity and connection.

A hopeful reminder that every step forward matters. 💛

Read more at ENews here: https://tinyurl.com/4mvnz5zr

04/21/2026

On this episode of Airing Addiction,

Malika is a woman in long term recovery with many years of sustained healing and lived experience, bringing over 24 years of professional experience in the substance use and recovery field. She is currently a Recovery Coach at Spectrum Health Systems’ Southbridge Outpatient Program, serving as a critical bridge between outpatient clinical services and peer-based recovery support.

She has specialized training and brings experience in co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, s*x trafficking and s*xual exploitation, homelessness, and work with marginalized populations to her career in addiction treatment.

Malika is Founder and CEO of Trauma Healing Empowerment, Inc., a trauma informed 501(c)(3) nonprofit created to provide survivors with safe, empowering spaces to heal, grow, and break cycles rooted in unresolved trauma, often the key factor behind repeated relapse and instability.

She also the facilitates the trauma informed women’s support group “Little Girl Grows Up,” and a dedicated mentor and advocate who believes recovery thrives through self-love, self-care, self-strength, and grace. Guided by the belief that “someone was there for me, how could I not be there for someone else,” she continues to be a driving force for healing, empowerment, and lasting recovery within the community.

Join Jesse and Lisa on this empowering episode of Airing Addiction to hear Malika's story, and how she dedicates her life to helping lead others through recovery.

04/16/2026

Wendy Kaufman, best known as the “Snapple Lady,” is opening up about her journey through addiction and recovery, and how finding purpose helped change her life.

She has shared that focusing on helping others played a key role in her healing, reminding us that connection and compassion can be powerful parts of the recovery journey. 💛

Learn more about her journey via here: https://tinyurl.com/3s9pscmz

04/13/2026

Join us for our next virtual family support meeting in partnership with , centered around supporting a loved one without losing sight of your own needs.

Through open conversations, we’ll discuss how to show up with compassion while also creating space for your own growth and healing.

🔗 Learn more at the link in bio. https://tinyurl.com/3mn4r3cs

04/09/2026

Choosing to begin a recovery journey can be a powerful step toward healing, growth, and self-discovery. Celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Jamie Lee Curtis, Florence Welch, Lily Allen, Naomi Campbell, and Lucy Hale have shared how their recovery journeys have improved their mental health, focus, and overall well-being.

Recovery looks different for everyone, but support, perseverance, and making intentional choices can transform your life. You are not alone.

Read more about their journeys TheFlowState:

There are many celebrities who don't drink. Here are 11 sober celebrities who have spoken publicly about their journeys to sobriety.

04/08/2026

Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction is hosting Together for Hope 2026 on April 29-30 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. This annual conference brings together addiction experts, advocates, and individuals with lived experience to collaborate, share knowledge, and inspire hope.

Michael Earielo, from our affiliate Spectrum Health Systems' Everyday Miracles Peer Recovery Center in Worcester, will participate on a panel, sharing insights from Massachusetts’ recovery network and peer support programs.

If you are interested in learning more or attending the event, visit:

03/31/2026

You’re invited to our upcoming virtual family support meeting with and , where we’ll focus on building your family team.

Discover how small shifts in understanding, communication, and support can create lasting positive change for everyone involved.

📅 Wednesday, April 1 at 6:00 p.m. ET

📧 Email magnolia@spectrumhealthsystems.org for the Zoom link.

🔗 Learn more at the link in bio. https://tinyurl.com/3mn4r3cs

03/25/2026

"Mental health can shape every part of a person’s life, including their ability to work, create, and pursue opportunities. Brittany Snow recently opened up about how prioritizing her mental health has been an essential part of her career, not a barrier to it.

She shared that there were times when her internal struggles made it difficult to even audition, and that learning to be more present and trust herself changed the way she approaches her work.

These conversations matter because they challenge the idea that pushing through is always the answer. Sometimes, stepping back and focusing on your health is what allows you to move forward.

Support, self-awareness, and access to care can make a meaningful difference, and no one has to navigate that journey alone.

Learn more from People here: https://shorturl.at/J827k"

Brittany Snow said she turned down roles in her 20s to protect her health. The actress broke out in the 2000s with roles in movies like 'The Pacifier,' 'John Tucker Must Die' and 'Hairspray' and has spoken about her experiences with mental health.

03/24/2026

On this episode of Airing Addiction, Jesse and Lisa sit down with Dr. Amanda Lowell and Dr. Lili Peacock‑Chambers to explore how evidence‑based, relationship‑centered approaches support parents in recovery. Together, they discuss what the latest research tells us about breaking intergenerational cycles, strengthening caregiver–child relationships, and building systems that truly meet families affected by substance use where they are.

Dr. Amanda Lowell is a licensed clinical psychologist, Assistant Professor at UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate, and Assistant Professor Adjunct at the Yale Child Study Center. As a clinician, Dr. Lowell provides psychotherapy and parenting support to caregivers who have experienced complex trauma, those who are in recovery from addiction, and any caregiver working to break harmful intergenerational cycles.


Elizabeth (Lili) Peacock-Chambers MD, MS is the Chief of the Division of Health and Behavior in the Department of Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences, a board-certified pediatrician, and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences at UMass Chan-Baystate. As a pediatrician, her clinical and research interests pertain to the promotion of optimal early childhood health and development among families facing adversity and marginalization, particularly among families affected by substance use disorders.

Join Jesse and Lisa for an insightful conversation with Dr. Lowell and Dr. Peacock‑Chambers, only on Airing Addiction!

03/23/2026

🎙️ Join us tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. EST for a live Airing Addiction episode on healing connections in recovery.

Hosts Lisa Blanchard and Jesse Chaison sit down with Dr. Amanda Lowell and Dr. Elizabeth Peacock-Chambers to explore how relationship-centered care supports parents in recovery and strengthens caregiver–child bonds.

🎧 Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/yc7rx5c9

03/18/2026

For many people, living alcohol-free becomes an important part of prioritizing mental health and overall well-being. Celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lucy Hale have talked about how their recovery journeys helped them gain clarity and create healthier routines in their lives.

Recovery is a unique journey for everyone, and with support, compassion, and community, meaningful change is possible.

Read more about their stories here from PARADE Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/muuxe6sp

03/11/2026

In her new memoir Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!, Liza Minnelli opens about how grief and the pressures surrounding her mother Judy Garland’s death led to a long struggle with addiction.

Now 11 years into her recovery journey, Minnelli’s story is a reminder that addiction can begin quietly, and that healing takes persistence, compassion, and support. Falling down does not mean giving up.

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"Somebody said, ‘Try this.’ So I tried it,'" the 79-year-old icon said.