Talk About It-DAIT Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/talk-about-it-dait-podcast No community is immune to the dangers of substance use and addiction. Within the Menominee Tribe, we’ve all seen the impacts firsthand. That’s why we need to Talk About It as we join together to bring this problem out in the open. In a series of podcasts, we will focus on education, highlight resources that are available, talk about initiatives underway to deal with this public health threat and smash stereotypes that we all have about addiction. The Talk About It podcast is an initiative of the Menominee Indian Drug Addiction and Intervention Team. Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 6db984d1-c85e-557b-a030-7e011ddf1c21 no en Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:31:38 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:30:57 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/4MgCFYGIhffTNoz3mvV6vywPlrZ8K0O2xHAj-eWQB0A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0Mzk3LzE2OTI5/ODk4MTAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Talk About It-DAIT Podcast episodic Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin No community is immune to the dangers of substance use and addiction. Within the Menominee Tribe, we’ve all seen the impacts firsthand. That’s why we need to Talk About It as we join together to bring this problem out in the open. In a series of podcasts, we will focus on education, highlight resources that are available, talk about initiatives underway to deal with this public health threat and smash stereotypes that we all have about addiction. The Talk About It podcast is an initiative of the Menominee Indian Drug Addiction and Intervention Team. No community is immune to the dangers of substance use and addiction. DAIT Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin No No Do Something-What is NARCAN and Why is it Important? 18 18 Do Something-What is NARCAN and Why is it Important? full db483d6c-fd7c-4f7c-972a-e126aef13e0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d913c487 The effects of an opioid overdose are life-threatening and can be scary for friends and family members to witness. Luckily, NARCAN© Nasal Spray is available at several locations throughout Neopit and Keshena to help counteract these effects. On this episode, a local medical professional will explain what NARCAN© is and why it is important to our community.

]]> The effects of an opioid overdose are life-threatening and can be scary for friends and family members to witness. Luckily, NARCAN© Nasal Spray is available at several locations throughout Neopit and Keshena to help counteract these effects. On this episode, a local medical professional will explain what NARCAN© is and why it is important to our community.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:31:29 -0500 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 522 The effects of an opioid overdose are life-threatening and can be scary for friends and family members to witness. Luckily, NARCAN© Nasal Spray is available at several locations throughout Neopit and Keshena to help counteract these effects. On this episode, a local medical professional will explain what NARCAN© is and why it is important to our community.

]]> DAIT No Addiction Can't Be Ignored (Do Something Series) 17 17 Addiction Can't Be Ignored (Do Something Series) full 77b2cc6d-74d6-4108-aea9-13074f0276a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4ac9d81 Addiction and substance abuse are happening within our community. Loved ones, friends and neighbors are all being impacted by it. And yet, is it a problem not everyone wants to talk about.

But, when we ignore the problem, it doesn’t go away. In fact, it can grow. It’s up to us all to talk about it and do something about it – it’s the only way we begin to heal, recover and create a healthier future for everyone.

Guest: Addie Caldwell, Director of Wellness Programs for the Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center, and co-chair for the MITW Drug Addiction Intervention Team 

]]> Addiction and substance abuse are happening within our community. Loved ones, friends and neighbors are all being impacted by it. And yet, is it a problem not everyone wants to talk about.

But, when we ignore the problem, it doesn’t go away. In fact, it can grow. It’s up to us all to talk about it and do something about it – it’s the only way we begin to heal, recover and create a healthier future for everyone.

Guest: Addie Caldwell, Director of Wellness Programs for the Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center, and co-chair for the MITW Drug Addiction Intervention Team 

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:09:31 -0500 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 940 Addiction and substance abuse are happening within our community. Loved ones, friends and neighbors are all being impacted by it. And yet, is it a problem not everyone wants to talk about.

But, when we ignore the problem, it doesn’t go away. In fact, it can grow. It’s up to us all to talk about it and do something about it – it’s the only way we begin to heal, recover and create a healthier future for everyone.

Guest: Addie Caldwell, Director of Wellness Programs for the Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center, and co-chair for the MITW Drug Addiction Intervention Team 

]]> DAIT No DAIT Update (Do Something Series) 16 16 DAIT Update (Do Something Series) full 6343ab45-1297-44b6-b41b-14bcfc7945a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8adcd95 Drug Addiction Intervention Team Update and How community members can be involved. 

Guest: Addie Caldwell

]]> Drug Addiction Intervention Team Update and How community members can be involved. 

Guest: Addie Caldwell

]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 348 Drug Addiction Intervention Team Update and How community members can be involved. 

Guest: Addie Caldwell

]]> DAIT No Appointment No Shows (Do Something Series) 15 15 Appointment No Shows (Do Something Series) full ba9805d5-693e-4486-a0a2-f1387d1610ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/04ca997f Substance abuse and addiction can have far-reaching impacts – including the number of appointment no-shows at medical clinics. Today’s episode will discuss why being present is important 

Guest: Davey Boyd

]]> Substance abuse and addiction can have far-reaching impacts – including the number of appointment no-shows at medical clinics. Today’s episode will discuss why being present is important 

Guest: Davey Boyd

]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 278 Substance abuse and addiction can have far-reaching impacts – including the number of appointment no-shows at medical clinics. Today’s episode will discuss why being present is important 

Guest: Davey Boyd

]]> DAIT No Recovery Takes Time (Do Something Series) 14 14 Recovery Takes Time (Do Something Series) full 614c340a-cc9c-4ceb-b2d3-f90406841f90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d630f49c Explaining what going through recovery for addiction is like and how it changes from person to person. 

Guest: Diane 

]]> Explaining what going through recovery for addiction is like and how it changes from person to person. 

Guest: Diane 

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:39:10 -0500 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 1009 Explaining what going through recovery for addiction is like and how it changes from person to person. 

Guest: Diane 

]]> DAIT No Ep. 13 - Language of Addiction 13 13 Ep. 13 - Language of Addiction full 7f3e2863-d0e4-40e8-913b-444c79cfd45b https://share.transistor.fm/s/14d9944b In this episode we discuss the terminology used for different types of drugs. 

Guest: Lydi

While we should never stop talking about the problem of substance use and its impact, now's the time for the next phase of educational outreach. That is why we're moving to the theme "Do Something". It's time for all of us to act on what we're learning, seeing and hearing. 

Stay subscribed to continue listening to what our tribe and the community is doing to combat the drug issue in our area.

]]> In this episode we discuss the terminology used for different types of drugs. 

Guest: Lydi

While we should never stop talking about the problem of substance use and its impact, now's the time for the next phase of educational outreach. That is why we're moving to the theme "Do Something". It's time for all of us to act on what we're learning, seeing and hearing. 

Stay subscribed to continue listening to what our tribe and the community is doing to combat the drug issue in our area.

]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 477 In this episode we discuss the terminology used for different types of drugs. 

Guest: Lydi

While we should never stop talking about the problem of substance use and its impact, now's the time for the next phase of educational outreach. That is why we're moving to the theme "Do Something". It's time for all of us to act on what we're learning, seeing and hearing. 

Stay subscribed to continue listening to what our tribe and the community is doing to combat the drug issue in our area.

]]> DAIT No EP. 12 Seeking Help 12 12 EP. 12 Seeking Help full 6215ddbf-3287-4947-b7c4-a1db67a6e7ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c727c42 The decision to seek recovery for substance abuse is an individual one. Listen to how one of our Menominee Tribal Members found their reason to seek help.

Guest: Lydi 

]]> The decision to seek recovery for substance abuse is an individual one. Listen to how one of our Menominee Tribal Members found their reason to seek help.

Guest: Lydi 

]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:50:16 -0600 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 889 The decision to seek recovery for substance abuse is an individual one. Listen to how one of our Menominee Tribal Members found their reason to seek help.

Guest: Lydi 

]]> DAIT No EP. 11 - Harm Reduction 11 11 EP. 11 - Harm Reduction full cb5ecb52-ba3d-4301-aba2-faf670305177 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2a2da89 What is harm reduction? Does it work? 

Guest: Diane Hietpas, MAT Coordinator 

]]> What is harm reduction? Does it work? 

Guest: Diane Hietpas, MAT Coordinator 

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 621 What is harm reduction? Does it work? 

Guest: Diane Hietpas, MAT Coordinator 

]]> DAIT No Ep. 10 - Signs of Addiction 10 10 Ep. 10 - Signs of Addiction full 3fd2523f-e458-4e39-8959-1c76701c1bf6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3f27822 What are the signs of addiction that parents, families, friends and loved ones should look for? If they believe someone they know has a substance use problem, where should they turn for help? 

Guests: Addie Caldwell, Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center Director and Dr. Joseph Guenther, Menominee Tribal Clinic

]]> What are the signs of addiction that parents, families, friends and loved ones should look for? If they believe someone they know has a substance use problem, where should they turn for help? 

Guests: Addie Caldwell, Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center Director and Dr. Joseph Guenther, Menominee Tribal Clinic

]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 792 What are the signs of addiction that parents, families, friends and loved ones should look for? If they believe someone they know has a substance use problem, where should they turn for help? 

Guests: Addie Caldwell, Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center Director and Dr. Joseph Guenther, Menominee Tribal Clinic

]]> DAIT No Ep. 9 - How to Talk About Fentanyl 9 9 Ep. 9 - How to Talk About Fentanyl full c44d3a6b-28e8-4cb2-bf29-e42205e223c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8ba207f Discussing how people can talk about Fentanyl and Opioids with children (of different ages), those currently using and those in recovery; providing some concrete examples and language. 

Guest: Davey Boyd, MAT Program Case Manager

]]> Discussing how people can talk about Fentanyl and Opioids with children (of different ages), those currently using and those in recovery; providing some concrete examples and language. 

Guest: Davey Boyd, MAT Program Case Manager

]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0600 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 635 Discussing how people can talk about Fentanyl and Opioids with children (of different ages), those currently using and those in recovery; providing some concrete examples and language. 

Guest: Davey Boyd, MAT Program Case Manager

]]> DAIT No Ep. 8 Drugs and Our Legal System 8 8 Ep. 8 Drugs and Our Legal System full 258c24b0-1d03-486e-9f92-8e80fb66e9c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02f0fadd How police handle drug arrests; the legal system, etc. 

Guest: Keith Tourtillott - Chief of Police

]]> How police handle drug arrests; the legal system, etc. 

Guest: Keith Tourtillott - Chief of Police

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0600 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 1117 How police handle drug arrests; the legal system, etc. 

Guest: Keith Tourtillott - Chief of Police

]]> DAIT No Ep.7 Children and Exposure to Substances 7 7 Ep.7 Children and Exposure to Substances full bb91a31d-bb4b-445b-ab9e-dfffb5433c38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c71c07e Drug endangered children.

Guests: MISD Superintendent Wendell Waukau, and Menominee Tribal School Administrator Lori Corn

]]> Drug endangered children.

Guests: MISD Superintendent Wendell Waukau, and Menominee Tribal School Administrator Lori Corn

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 1575 Drug endangered children.

Guests: MISD Superintendent Wendell Waukau, and Menominee Tribal School Administrator Lori Corn

]]> DAIT No Ep. 6 - What can you do about the Fentanyl Crisis 6 6 Ep. 6 - What can you do about the Fentanyl Crisis full c943d023-d47c-41dc-90f6-cd06fe07f881 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f72ce1a0 What do community members need to know about the fentanyl and opioid crisis? Why should they talk about it? Where do they turn for help if a loved one is struggling with addiction? 

Guest: Nick Uttecht

]]> What do community members need to know about the fentanyl and opioid crisis? Why should they talk about it? Where do they turn for help if a loved one is struggling with addiction? 

Guest: Nick Uttecht

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:30:58 -0600 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 322 What do community members need to know about the fentanyl and opioid crisis? Why should they talk about it? Where do they turn for help if a loved one is struggling with addiction? 

Guest: Nick Uttecht

]]> DAIT No Ep.5 - Assessment and Treatment Options 5 5 Ep.5 - Assessment and Treatment Options full 35ee81b3-f6cb-4c87-b4bb-096ac020c6a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b644a65 What are the options available for assessment and treatment? How have things been streamlined to get people help when they need it? 

Guests: Addie Caldwell

Tribal Clinic rep: Dr. Gunther

]]> What are the options available for assessment and treatment? How have things been streamlined to get people help when they need it? 

Guests: Addie Caldwell

Tribal Clinic rep: Dr. Gunther

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:35:50 -0500 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 1030 What are the options available for assessment and treatment? How have things been streamlined to get people help when they need it? 

Guests: Addie Caldwell

Tribal Clinic rep: Dr. Gunther

]]> DAIT No Ep.4 - ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) 4 4 Ep.4 - ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) full 154ed495-94d7-4852-9af6-6e07f203fbce https://share.transistor.fm/s/f90f7636 Understanding ACEs, and how it can lead to adult trauma and at-risk personal behavior impacting a person’s health status. 

Guests: Tribal Legislator Myrna Warrington and MISD Superintendent Wendell Waukau 

]]> Understanding ACEs, and how it can lead to adult trauma and at-risk personal behavior impacting a person’s health status. 

Guests: Tribal Legislator Myrna Warrington and MISD Superintendent Wendell Waukau 

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:09:12 -0500 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 1488 Understanding ACEs, and how it can lead to adult trauma and at-risk personal behavior impacting a person’s health status. 

Guests: Tribal Legislator Myrna Warrington and MISD Superintendent Wendell Waukau 

]]> DAIT No Ep.3 Recovery Coaches 3 3 Ep.3 Recovery Coaches full b69229dd-1337-48f9-a678-fcdefaf30403 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5958b69 Description: 24/7 help for substance use and addiction is here! Learn about the new Recovery Coaching program and how it works. 

Guests: Lydi Vele (MITCAAP program coordinator), Addie Caldwell (Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center Director)

]]> Description: 24/7 help for substance use and addiction is here! Learn about the new Recovery Coaching program and how it works. 

Guests: Lydi Vele (MITCAAP program coordinator), Addie Caldwell (Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center Director)

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 438 Description: 24/7 help for substance use and addiction is here! Learn about the new Recovery Coaching program and how it works. 

Guests: Lydi Vele (MITCAAP program coordinator), Addie Caldwell (Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center Director)

]]> DAIT No EP.2 - Drugs in Our Schools 2 2 EP.2 - Drugs in Our Schools full 3f826324-5e90-4116-a267-11edeece64d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5227b928 Description: Educators discuss what they are seeing in our schools and what they’re doing to keep schools safe and help students impacted by drug use. 

Guests: Wendell Waukau (Superintendent of Schools at MISD), Lori Corn (Menominee Tribal School Administrator/Principal)

]]> Description: Educators discuss what they are seeing in our schools and what they’re doing to keep schools safe and help students impacted by drug use. 

Guests: Wendell Waukau (Superintendent of Schools at MISD), Lori Corn (Menominee Tribal School Administrator/Principal)

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 1537 Description: Educators discuss what they are seeing in our schools and what they’re doing to keep schools safe and help students impacted by drug use. 

Guests: Wendell Waukau (Superintendent of Schools at MISD), Lori Corn (Menominee Tribal School Administrator/Principal)

]]> DAIT No Ep.1-Drug Addiction Intervention Team 1 1 Ep.1-Drug Addiction Intervention Team full 248255ca-7ab1-4e63-8b37-9f0a21ef2541 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26a91aa9 Description: MITW’s Drug Addiction and Intervention Team: what is it and what have they been working on? 

Guests: DAIT Co-Chairs Ben Warrington (Emergency Management Coordinator for MITW) and Addie Caldwell (Treatment Programs Coordinator/Director for Maehnowesekiyah)

]]> Description: MITW’s Drug Addiction and Intervention Team: what is it and what have they been working on? 

Guests: DAIT Co-Chairs Ben Warrington (Emergency Management Coordinator for MITW) and Addie Caldwell (Treatment Programs Coordinator/Director for Maehnowesekiyah)

]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:54:15 -0500 Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin 946 Description: MITW’s Drug Addiction and Intervention Team: what is it and what have they been working on? 

Guests: DAIT Co-Chairs Ben Warrington (Emergency Management Coordinator for MITW) and Addie Caldwell (Treatment Programs Coordinator/Director for Maehnowesekiyah)

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