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Beyond Substance

Hosted by Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller · health · EN

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Beyond Substance explores the realities of substance use, prevention, treatment, recovery, and the people working to make a difference. Through conversations with healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, community leaders, individuals with lived experience, and others on the front lines, we examine the challenges surrounding substance use while highlighting practical solutions, evidence-informed approaches, and stories of hope. Whether you are a professional, a family member, or someone who simply wants to better understand these issues, Beyond Substance offers thoughtful conversations that encourage informed discussion and demonstrate that recovery is possible and communities can play an important role in supporting it. #BeyondSubstance #SubstanceUse #Recovery #RecoveryMatters #Prevention #PublicHealth #MentalHealth #CommunityHealth #Healthcare #HealthEducation

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Booking probability

31%

Guest openness

Selective

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80/100
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Questions about Beyond Substance

What is Beyond Substance about?

Beyond Substance explores the realities of substance use, prevention, treatment, recovery, and the people working to make a difference. Through conversations with healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, community leaders, individuals with lived experience, and others on the front lines, we examine the challenges surrounding substance use while highlighting practical solutions, evidence-informed approaches, and stories of hope.

Who hosts Beyond Substance?

Beyond Substance is hosted by Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller. The show has published 35 episodes to date.

What has Beyond Substance covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Impact of Recovery Residences" (1 October 2026, 45 minutes), "Finding Recovery Through Primary Care" (1 September 2026, 53 minutes), and "Engaging a Community for Recovery" (1 July 2026, 61 minutes).

How often does Beyond Substance publish?

Beyond Substance publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 35 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Beyond Substance?

Booking probability for Beyond Substance is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond Substance requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond Substance's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Beyond Substance?

The strongest fits for Beyond Substance are Health & Wellness Services. Beyond Substance has a health audience.

About the host

Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller hosts Beyond Substance, a health podcast with 35 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Oct 1, 202645 min

    Sean Taflinger had completed treatment, but returning to the same environment gave him little room to change. At Progress House, he saw other people rebuilding their lives, though his own path took another turn before...

  • Sep 1, 202653 min

    What role can primary care play in helping people with substance use disorders find treatment and recovery? In this episode of Beyond Substance, Dean Babcock speaks with Dr. Maria Robles about integrating substance use...

  • Jul 1, 20261h 1mS3

    Engaging a Community in Recovery Episode Summary In this episode of Beyond Substance, hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller explore how storytelling can help communities face substance use, recovery, stigma, and the impact...

  • Jun 1, 202651 minS3

    Substance use and suicide are often discussed separately, but this episode of Beyond Substance makes clear that they frequently overlap in ways that can be dangerous when missed. Hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller...

  • May 13, 202658 minS3

    In this episode of Beyond Substance, hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller explore expungement in Indiana and why it can be a critical step for people working to rebuild their lives in recovery. Dean speaks with Robin...

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  • Feb 28, 202653 minS3

    In this episode of Beyond Substance, hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller explore the complex and often confusing conversation surrounding marijuana use. Joined first by psychiatrist and geriatric specialist Dr. John...

  • Jan 22, 20261h 17mS3

    In this episode of Beyond Substance, hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller focus on adolescence, substance use, and the role treatment and medications can play when young people struggle. Dean speaks with Dr. Alexander...

  • Nov 30, 202553 minS3

    Hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller explore the human side of public safety in this moving episode of Beyond Substance. Brandon Dreiman, a retired Indianapolis firefighter and wellness coach, shares how peer support and...

  • Oct 31, 202551 minS3

    In this episode, hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller explore how schools play a critical role in shaping youth experiences with substance use, prevention, and recovery. John Ferguson, a licensed marriage and family...

  • Aug 6, 202547 minS2

    In this powerful episode of Beyond Substance, hosts Jodi Miller and Dean Babcock explore recovery, redemption, and the systems that support both. Jodi sits down with Megan Pino, a graduate of the Hamilton County Drug...

  • Jul 1, 202559 minS2

    In this powerful episode, hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller explore stigma from two deeply connected vantage points: the clinical world of healthcare and the lived reality of addiction and recovery. Dr. Christopher...

  • Jun 1, 202548 minS2

    In this episode of Beyond Substance, hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller explore how the criminal justice system—particularly county jails—can be a surprising gateway to recovery. Through conversations with Kelly Gunn...

  • May 1, 202551 minS2

    In this episode of Beyond Substance, hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller explore the critical intersection of research, personal experience, and community support in addressing substance use and recovery. They engage...

  • Mar 1, 202549 minS2

    This episode of Beyond Substance explores the complex and often misunderstood topic of substance use disorder during pregnancy and beyond. Hosts Dean Babcock talks with expert Dr. Camila Arnado and Jodi Miller talks...

  • Jan 1, 202550 minS2

    In this episode of the Beyond Substance Podcast, hosts Dean Babcock and Jody Miller explore the transformative power of harm reduction in addressing substance use disorders. They engage in insightful conversations with...

  • Dec 1, 202452 minS2

    This episode explores the critical intersection of substance use disorder and hepatitis C, featuring personal stories and expert insights. Dean Babcock and his guest, Dr. Janet Arno, discuss the critical intersection of...

  • Nov 1, 202451 minS2

    This episode of Beyond Substance delves into the use of buprenorphine for treating opioid use disorders, featuring insights from Dr. Carol Dellinger and the personal story of Bailey Wisher. Dr. Dellinger discusses her...

  • Oct 1, 202448 minS2

    This episode of Beyond Substance explores the profound impact of community-driven recovery efforts in Scott County, Indiana, particularly in response to a significant HIV outbreak linked to substance use. Through...

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