Rooted and Real
Welcome to "Rooted and Real" ... "Recovery with Root" rebranded!
This season, we’re excited to welcome Ashley Hickey, Chief of Operations at Root Center, as she steps into a new role as co-host of the podcast.
Ashley joins Chief of Staff Margaux Hyde as they take the conversation forward—diving into mental health and substance use topics with honesty, openness, and curiosity. Together, they’ll also bring in guest voices to expand and deepen the discussion from a range of perspectives.
This podcast is designed to feel like a real, approachable conversation for anyone interested in these topics—whether you’re personally impacted, supporting someone else, or simply looking to learn and engage.
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Rooted and Real
Latest Episodes
Rooted & Real: Always On - Social Media and the Mind
What is social media really doing to our minds?In this episode of Rooted and Real, we get honest about the highs, the lows, and the unseen impact of scrolling, comparing, and staying constantly connected. From validation and anxiety to ...
Rooted & Real Podcast - Higher Level of Care
On this episode of Rooted & Real (formerly Recovery with Root), we’re excited to welcome Ashley Hickey, Chief of Operations at Root Center, as she steps into a new role as co-host of the podcast.Ashley joins Chief of Staff Margaux H...
Problem Gambling Awareness Month: The Impacts of Problem Gambling
On this episode of Recovery with Root, we discuss problem gambling with Fiorgio Fetta from DMHAS, and David Ruela from Amplify, and the very real impact that it can have on a person and their loved ones.If you or someone you know has a g...
Recovery with Root | Patient Perceptions of Success
On this very special episode of Recovery with Root, we sit down with Kristyn Zajac and Liz Narwold, medical researchers with University of Connecticut, to talk about a recent study with Root Center Patients. The study looked at what metrics pat...
