Newport Healthcare Launches Its First-Ever Podcast, Shift Happens, Featuring Stories of Hope, Healing, and Recovery
A new podcast titled Shift Happens has been launched by Newport Healthcare, a national leader in behavioral healthcare for teens, young adults, and families. The podcast, hosted by Dr. Sophia Iovenitti, PsyD, who serves as the Manager of Experience and Alumni Relations at Newport Healthcare, focuses on mental health, healing, and recovery.
Shift Happens features personal stories and expert perspectives, addressing trends in mental healthcare and best practices for sustained recovery. It aims to provide support for those dealing with mental health challenges or anyone looking to inspire and uplift others in their healing journeys.
Dr. Iovenitti emphasized the podcast's role in fostering open discussions about mental health, saying, "Sharing our mental health experiences reminds us that none of us has to navigate healing alone." She believes the podcast offers a space for genuine conversations while raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental health issues.
The podcast will include discussions with Newport alumni, families, and behavioral health professionals, aiming to provide valuable insights and understanding for listeners seeking to support their own or a loved one’s recovery. Brian Setzer, Chief Executive Officer of Newport Healthcare, stated, "Shift Happens gives us a new way to share the voices, experiences, and expertise that can inspire hope and promote healing."
New episodes of Shift Happens will be released biweekly following its launch on August 19. Available on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, the podcast will offer a wide array of resources and knowledge for listeners interested in mental health.
Newport Healthcare is recognized as a leading provider of evidence-based behavioral health treatment for youth, young adults, and families. Its comprehensive services include residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs, all aimed at fostering lasting healing through compassionate care and clinical expertise.