#YOULIVE 126 - Carla Spalding#YOULIVE 126 - Carla Spalding
This Life #YOULIVE with Dr. Drew
This week's guest is 2018 Republican Congressional candidate Carla Spalding, who is seeking to represent the state of Florida. She is a psychiatric nurse, single mom and Navy veteran who is now focused on fixing the opioids crisis in...
55:03•26 Mar 2018
Carla Spalding: A Nurse's Mission to Combat the Opioid Crisis in Florida
“We've got to start being more compassionate...whether you have security guards, you have different password codes to protect your computer, you're going to have just certain things in place to make sure that it's secure.”
What happens when a psychiatric nurse, Navy veteran, and single mom decides to run for Congress? In this episode of 'This Life #YOULIVE', Dr. Drew and his co-hosts Bob Forrest and Mike Catherwood sit down with Carla Spalding, a 2018 Republican Congressional candidate from Florida, to explore her remarkable journey. Carla shares how her experiences in healthcare and personal life have shaped her commitment to addressing the opioid crisis in her home state.
This conversation dives deep into the human side of addiction and mental health, offering listeners a unique perspective on these pressing issues. Carla's insights into the role of healthcare professionals in combating addiction and her compassionate approach to treatment are both eye-opening and inspiring. The discussion also touches on broader topics like the Second Amendment debate and the importance of mental health awareness in society.
If you're looking for a podcast episode that blends personal stories with critical social issues, this one is a must-listen.
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