Root Center Launches NEW Podcast

August 7, 2023

The Root Center has a podcast!


Interested in mental health and addiction topics? Then this is the podcast for you! Recovery with Root is a new podcast that is now available on all major streaming platforms.


This podcast delves into mental health and addiction topics, that anyone can listen to... no clinical background required! These are hot-button issues and current topics that we discuss with leading professionals, patients, counselors, elected officials, and many others.


Our host, Margaux Farrell, is a former News Anchor and journalist, and she uses her interviewing skills to make this podcast accessible and engaging for all listeners.


New episodes are released on the first Monday of every month. You can visit this link to listen and subscribe! Also, feel free to follow us on social media, and be sure to leave us comments about future topics you'd like to hear discussed.



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