EPISODE 30

In this episode, host Michael Donovan, Associate Director of the Evidence to Impact Collaborative at Penn State, speaks with Bob Lamb, Director of Programs and Partnerships at  Be a Part of the Conversation, and Haydn Briggs, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Group Psychotherapist, and Co-Founder of the Philadelphia Area Psychodrama Institute. Together, they explore the critical role that authentic human connection plays in recovery, healing, and family well-being. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, Lamb and Briggs discuss how peer support, shared lived experiences, and community-based programs help individuals and families affected by substance use disorders reduce stigma, build hope, and develop pathways toward recovery.

The conversation highlights innovative approaches to family recovery, including Be a Part of the Conversation’s free educational programs, parent and sibling support groups, and family recovery courses. Briggs also introduces listeners to psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy, explaining how experiential and relationship-centered approaches can strengthen empathy, resilience, and community connection. Throughout the discussion, the guests emphasize that recovery extends beyond the individual to include entire family systems, and that healing is most effective when people feel seen, supported, and connected. The episode concludes with a message of hope, underscoring that recovery is possible, family healing matters, and meaningful conversations can help transform lives and communities.  

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