Battling Opioids
info@podcastone.com
Battling Opioids Podcast: Jerry Stropnicky Helping the Opioid Crisis Through Theatre and Community Storytelling
Battling Opioids Podcast: Jerry Stropnicky Helping the Opioid Crisis Through Theatre and Community Storytelling
Battling Opioids Podcast: Jerry Stropnicky Helping the Opioid Crisis Through Theatre and Community Storytelling
Friday 12th July 2019
Jerry Stropnicky shares how theatre and community storytelling are helping fight the opioid crisis. Listen now!
13 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
About this podcast
Author:
Battling Opioids
Overview:
Categories:
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
76 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Theatre and Stories: Jerry Stropnicky's Unique Approach to Fighting the Opioid Crisis
There is a way, without lecturing people, to help a community begin to talk to each other so it can solve its problems together
Imagine a community coming together, not just to share their struggles but to transform them into powerful art. That's what Jerry Stropnicky, co-founder of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, is doing. In this episode, Jerry dives into his work with community storytelling, turning personal stories into impactful theatre pieces. He’s been involved in projects across the country, including a significant one in Harlan County, Kentucky, a place once devastated by the opioid epidemic.
Jerry’s approach is simple yet profound: help people create art from their experiences. He believes that when a community starts talking to each other through storytelling, it can find solutions together without judgment or lectures. His work in Harlan County has shown tangible progress, with the community slowly healing and finding its voice. One of the major points Jerry touches on is the role of big pharmaceutical companies in exacerbating the crisis.
He recounts how older residents in Kentucky were prescribed opioids for legitimate reasons, only to find themselves trapped in addiction due to the oversupply of these drugs. But Jerry doesn’t stop at highlighting problems; he’s all about solutions. He emphasizes the importance of giving dignity to those battling addiction and including them in the conversation. Throughout the episode, Jerry shares how community storytelling acts like a spotlight, illuminating issues and fostering change in various settings like stages and gymnasiums.
He passionately talks about the transformation he’s witnessed when those closest to the problem take charge of the narrative. Jerry’s ultimate goal is to plant seeds for others to continue this vital work. He believes that listening and giving voice to those affected by addiction is key to making progress. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how art and community can come together to tackle one of today’s most pressing issues.