Chestnut Health Systems Launches The Catalyst – A Podcast and Newsletter Advancing Recovery Science

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chestnut Health Systems^™ announced the launch of The Catalyst, a weekly podcast and newsletter created by its world-renowned research division Lighthouse Institute. Designed to spark dialogue and innovation in the behavioral health field, The Catalyst is hosted on the interactive Substack platform and is available to readers and listeners at no cost.

The launch comes at a time when the demand for evidence-based behavioral health solutions continues to rise nationwide, especially in the wake of increasing rates of youth mental health challenges and substance use.

Each edition of The Catalyst includes:

Insights from The Catalyst podcast: Engaging discussions on integrated care and recovery science.
Expert Columns: Timely topics rooted in research from Lighthouse Institute scientists and leading voices in the field.
Interactive Feedback Opportunities: Reader polls and engagement tools, with results shared in future editions.
Curated Resources: Links to impactful news and developments from trade journals, websites and more.

“Our vision is to create a space where collaboration and insight fuel progress in substance use and recovery research,” said Mike Dennis, Ph.D., Chief Research Officer at Chestnut.

Future enhancements to The Catalyst will include real-time chats and quick polls to further engage the diverse readership. Subscribing to the newsletter or podcast is free, and readers can unsubscribe at any time.

Of the more than two dozen current episodes, notable ones include conversations with William (Bill) L. White, Emeritus Senior Research Consultant at Lighthouse Institute and a pioneer in addiction recovery research on the state of the art in addiction and recovery; Chuck Ingoglia, MSW, President and CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on the intersectionality of AI and mental health; Monica Oss, founder and CEO, OPEN MINDS on Chaos Framework; Marvin Ventrell, JD, CEO, National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers on changes in the mental health landscape; and Dale Shreve, President and CEO, Mental Health Corporations of America on the state of the art in behavioral healthcare.

Join the conversation. Subscribe to The Catalyst podcast and newsletter for expert insights and real-world solutions in behavioral health: chestnut.org/Catalyst.

Chestnut Health Systems is a not-for-profit organization that has cared since 1973 for the most vulnerable in our communities. Chestnut provides substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery; mental health treatment; primary care; dental care; and housing and supportive services. It is a leader in behavioral health-related research through its Lighthouse Institute. More at www.chestnut.org.