Oct 16, 202624 min
In this episode of Pathways to Spirit, hosts Dr. Troy Melendez and Dr. Nathan Velez welcome Michael McFarland, the newly hired Program Administrator for Journey to Recovery. In his first week on the job, Michael shares...
About this Podcast:
Pathways To Spirit is hosted by Dr. Troy Melendez and Dr. Nate Velez of Journey to Recovery, offering an inside look at the people, practices, and purpose behind a culturally grounded approach to healing from addiction. Through conversations with the Journey to Recovery team, the podcast explores the program’s history, its new facility, and the clinical and cultural principles that guide their work. Pathways To Spirit provides a welcoming space to learn how Community, culture, and connection support the recovery journey, and how this program is shaping a path toward wellness and a deeper sense of spirit.
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What is Pathways to Spirit about?
Pathways To Spirit is hosted by Dr. Troy Melendez and Dr. Nate Velez of Journey to Recovery, offering an inside look at the people, practices, and purpose behind a culturally grounded approach to healing from addiction.
What has Pathways to Spirit covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Building Forward: A Conversation With Michael McFarland" (16 October 2026, 24 minutes), "Natural Cycles: Cameron’s Path to Spirit" (24 September 2026, 37 minutes), and "Anosognosia: Understanding Psychosis & Recovery" (4 September 2026, 35 minutes).
How often does Pathways to Spirit publish?
Pathways to Spirit publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 11 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Pathways to Spirit?
Booking probability for Pathways to Spirit is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pathways to Spirit requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pathways to Spirit's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Pathways to Spirit?
The strongest fits for Pathways to Spirit are Health & Wellness Services. Pathways to Spirit has a health audience.
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Pathways to Spirit is a health podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #10
Natural Cycles: Cameron’s Path to Spirit
Sep 24, 202637 minIn this episode of Pathways to Spirit, host Dr. Troy Melendez sits down with Cameron Francisco, a peer support specialist whose recovery journey reflects profound transformation, resilience, and a deepening connection...
- Sep 4, 202635 min
In this episode of Pathways to Spirit, host Dr. Troy Melendez runs solo and explores the complex relationship between psychosis, substance use disorders, and a condition known as anosognosia, a neurological lack of...
- Aug 14, 202632 min
In this special episode of Pathways to Spirit, hosts Dr. Troy Melendez and Dr. Nathan Velez take a deep dive into Stickiness, a guiding philosophy at Journey to Recovery that has become central to the way healing...
- Jul 24, 202634 min
In this episode of Pathways to Spirit, hosts Dr. Troy Melendez and Dr. Nathan Velez welcome Patrick James and Jordan Manuel — two graduates of the Peer Support Academy whose recovery journeys have led them into...
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- Jul 3, 202641 min
In this episode of Pathways to Spirit, host Dr. Troy Melendez and cohost Jessica Hunter sit down with cultural counselors Bowie Leonard and Jared Lewis, two people who are helping shape a new era of healing within Salt...
- Jul 3, 202641 minS0
<p>In this episode of Pathways to Spirit, host Dr. Troy Melendez and cohost Jessica Hunter sit down with cultural counselors Bowie Leonard and Jared Lewis, two people who are helping shape a new era of healing within...
Episode #5
Early Recovery Strategies
Jun 19, 202631 minIn this episode of Pathways to Spirit, hosts Dr. Troy Melendez and Dr. Nate Velez explore some of the most important strategies for navigating early recovery, the vulnerable, courageous stage when individuals first step...
Episode #5
Early Recovery Strategies
Jun 19, 202631 minS0<p>In this episode of Pathways to Spirit, hosts Dr. Troy Melendez and Dr. Nate Velez explore some of the most important strategies for navigating early recovery, the vulnerable, courageous stage when individuals first...
- May 29, 202626 minS0
<p>In this episode of Pathways to Spirit, hosts Dr. Troy Melendez and Dr. Nate Velez welcome Jessica Hunter, Behavioral Health Clinical Administrator, for a conversation about trauma, resilience, traditional healing...
- May 8, 202631 minS0
<p>In this episode of Pathways to Spirit, hosts Dr. Troy Melendez and Dr. Nate Velez welcome Joe Remitera, Director of Health and Human Services, for a deep and inspiring conversation on the vision shaping Journey to...
- Apr 17, 202632 minS0
<p>In this episode, host Dr. Troy Melendez sits down with Journey to Recovery Administrator Frank Saverino to explore the major changes, growth, and future direction of the JTR program. Together, they reflect on the...
Episode #1
Origins of a New Path
Mar 27, 202637 minS0<p>In the debut episode, hosts Dr. Troy Melendez and Dr. Nate Velez sit down to share the story behind Journey to Recovery (residential treatment facility in SRPMIC), how it began, how it has grown, and the personal and...
Recent guests
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Patrick James
Professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Relations, University of Southern California
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Jared Lewis
Apex Ammunition
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Bowie Leonard
Salt River
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Joe Remitera
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
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