The Shield
The opposite of addiction is connection.
We are creating connections one conversation at a time and facing addiction face to face. No topic is off limits, because there are no limits when it comes to substance abuse.
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Podcasting since 2022 • 54 episodes
The Shield
Latest Episodes
Show and Prove: A Conversation with Shaheed Tawheed
Shaheed Tawheed is a hip-hop artist, advocate, and co-founder of Knowledge, Rhythm, and Understanding (K.R.U.), a foundation that teaches children and teens the core elements of Hip Hop, including deejaying, emceeing, breakdancing, and graffiti...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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42:51
Connecting Through Recovery: A Conversation with Shane Herring and Tim Cross
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Shane Herring, our Champion for the Cause, and Tim Cross, the CEO of Expected Transport Agency (ETA), the presenting sponsor for the 2025 End Addiction Walk. In this episode, we discuss why they’re pas...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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43:12
Fulfilling Essential Needs: A Conversation with Lindsay Gray
Lindsay Gray is the Executive Director of Bundles of Hope, a nonprofit focused on providing essential resources to mothers and babies in need. What began as a mission to supply diapers has blossomed into a community-driven effort, with Lindsay’...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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40:55
Building Genuine Relationships: A Conversation with Kelly Greene
Kelly Greene is the Founder and Executive Director of Food for Our Journey, a nonprofit dedicated to providing food and essential services to the unhoused community. What started as a passion project quickly grew into a vital resource, thanks t...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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40:25
Learning a New Language: A Conversation with Dr. Angela Sullivan
Dr. Angela Sullivan is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment Management for UAB’s School of Public Health. She is also the Board President of the Alabama Suicide Prevention and Resources Coalition (ASPARC), an ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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40:04