🎧 Rebuilding Lives, Restoring Hope: Inside the UP Foundation’s Mission to Transform Recovery in Lynchburg

In this emotionally powerful and eye-opening episode of The Spotlight Insider, host Johnathan “TeflonJohn” Smith welcomes two dedicated leaders from the UP Foundation: Randall Calloway (Board Chair) and Robin Oyster (Admissions Coordinator). Together, they share how the organization is rewriting the narrative around addiction recovery and mental health support in the heart of Lynchburg, Virginia.

More than just a discussion, this episode explores the real-life impact of the UP Foundation’s programs—from professional counseling and sober living homes to youth empowerment initiatives like summer camps and peer-led school groups. You’ll hear moving stories of pain turned into purpose, and how safe, judgment-free spaces are making recovery not just possible, but sustainable.

💬 Whether you're someone in need of help, know someone who is, or simply want to be part of the solution, this episode is a must-listen. Learn how the UP Foundation is reducing stigma, empowering youth, and building stronger families—one life at a time.

🎯 Topics We Cover:

The realities of addiction and mental illness in underserved communities

How trauma-informed care and community support change outcomes

Youth mentorship and the power of early intervention

Why holistic healing (mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical) matters

How YOU can support their mission—through volunteering, donations, or simply sharing their story

🎙️ This is more than a podcast episode—it’s a movement. Tune in and be part of the change.

🔗 Learn more or get involved at www.upwithrecovery.org

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