They say addiction thrives in isolation, but recovery happens in community. That’s why we created Stories of Substance, a podcast from IBH Addiction Recovery that amplifies the voices of people in recovery and the community champions who support them. Hosted in Season Two by IBH Addiction Recovery CEO Jess Rist, Stories of Substance features honest conversations about addiction, recovery, connection, and the experiences that remind us what is possible.
SEASON TWO
Episode Two: Judge Joy Malek Oldfield
In the latest episode of Stories of Substance Podcast, IBH Addiction Recovery CEO Jess Rist sits down with Judge Joy Malek Oldfield, presiding judge of Turning Point, Summit County’s adult felony drug court program.
Judge Oldfield shares how Turning Point combines accountability, treatment, and community support to help people make meaningful changes. She also discusses the importance of residential treatment, IBH Addiction Recovery’s partnership with Turning Point, and why long-term support can make such a difference in recovery.
As Judge Oldfield explains, accountability does not have to be about punishment. Sometimes, consequences can be therapeutic and create an opportunity for change.
Episode One: Ben Rich
In this episode of Stories of Substance, host Jess Rist talks with Ben Rich about his full-circle journey from receiving treatment for drug and alcohol addiction at IBH Addiction Recovery to now helping our clients as a case manager. Ben shares how recovery transformed his life, the importance of community and connection, and how his experiences allow him to help others see what is possible. It’s a conversation about growth, authenticity, and finding purpose through recovery.
SEASON ONE
Episode One: Meredith Myers
Our guest is IBH Addiction Recovery Chief Clinical Officer Meredith Myers.
Episode Two: Lizzie Weed
Our guest is IBH Addiction Recovery Spiritual Care Director Lizzie Weed.
Episode Three: Matt Vance
Our guest is IBH Addiction Recovery Director of Operations Matt Vance.
Episode Four: John Zarski
Our guest is IBH Addiction Recovery Senior SUD Group Therapist John Zarski.
Episode Five: Jonathan Wylly
In this episode of Stories of Substance, we sit down with Jonathan Wylly, soon-to-retire executive director of IBH Addiction Recovery, for an inside look at his journey, lessons learned, and the legacy he leaves behind.
Episode Six: Jess Rist
In this episode, we’re joined by Jess Rist, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of IBH Addiction Recovery. Jess shares her inspiring journey to becoming the organization’s leader, what drives her commitment to this life-changing work, and her vision for the future of IBH Addiction Recovery. It’s a conversation about leadership, purpose, and the transformative power of recovery.
Episode Seven: JT Warmus
In our latest episode, JT Warmus, Counselor at IBH Addiction Recovery, shares his journey into the addiction treatment field and answers questions about the work, the people, and the hope that fuels it all.
Episode Eight: Paula Roberts
In this episode, Paula Roberts, Housing Director at IBH Addiction Recovery, opens up about her personal recovery journey and how those experiences continue to shape her work today. She shares the lessons, challenges, and insights that guide her approach to supporting others on their own paths toward healing.