Podcast Call for Proposals

2025 Podcast Call for Proposals

AMERSA is excited to announce two new podcast series. The first series, Equity in Action: Advancing SUD Solutions, will include six 30 to 40-minute episodes sponsored by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). The second series, Stigma and Substance Use: Rewriting the Narrative, will include eight 30 to 40-minute episodes sponsored by Provider’s Clinical Support System – Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (PCSS MOUD). Both series will feature subject matter experts across multiple disciplines.

Equity in Action: Advancing SUD Solutions explores the intersections of addiction science and health equity, amplifying voices from diverse disciplines and lived and living experiences. The series will discuss challenges, lessons learned and strategies for addressing persistent health disparities in marginalized communities including tribal, rural, disability, LGBTQ+ and racially minoritized groups. The series will highlight innovative solutions to promote inclusive, equitable care for all.

Stigma and Substance Use: Rewriting the Narrative explores the pervasive impact of stigma on individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders (SUD), featuring insights from experts, including individuals with lived experience and multidisciplinary professionals. Episodes will unpack the roots of stigma, its effects on care access and outcomes, and strategies to foster empathy, understanding, and inclusive support.

We are accepting podcast episode proposals from anyone engaged in activities related to substance use health equity or combating substance use stigma. The podcast series will be promoted widely and will be an opportunity for individuals working in the field of substance use and addiction to showcase their work.

Details:

Time commitment: approximately 2.5 hours (inclusive of emails, phone calls and recording time), plus your own prep time. (For participation in the Equity in Action series, one participant will also be asked to participate in a 1 hour live discussion with listeners the week after the episode is released.)
Guests can participate in the podcast solo or with another guest
Guests may help identify the host for their episode
Compensation will be provided
Deadline to submit proposals: 11:59pm PT on FRIDAY, JANUARY 31st

Proposals are invited through the submission form provided below. Each proposal should include:

A description of the content to be featured in a podcast episode.
Clearly define the significance to the field of health equity or anti-stigma work and its relevance to AMERSA members.
At least one actionable takeaway aimed at improving health, such as recommendations for clinical practice changes, policy or legislative considerations, or system-level interventions within health care settings that will be included in the content of the podcast episode.
The names of any co-presenters.

Priority consideration will be given to proposals that incorporate multidisciplinary perspectives, address diversity, focus on expanding access to resources, are submitted by individuals working in rural areas, and/or advocate for meaningful change.

Submit a Proposal

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Name and Credential(s)*

First Last Degree(s)

Preferred Pronouns

she/her/hers

he/him/his

they/them/theirs

Institutional Affiliation:*

Email*

Are you an AMERSA member?*

(Preferred, but not required.)

Yes

Please select the podcast series that is most appropriate for this proposal*

Are you or your co-presenter willing to participate in a follow-up live virtual discussion group with listeners after your episode is released?*

Yes

Name of a co-presenter (not required; podcasts are limited to 2 presenters)

Is co-presenter an AMERSA member?

(Preferred, but not required.)

Yes

Name(s) of suggested podcast host (not required)

(Hosts who are AMERSA members are preferred. We will select an appropriate host if one is not suggested.)

Working title for podcast*

Topic and main talking points of podcast*

Please list at least one actionable takeaway that will be included in podcast*

Why is this topic important?*

Please describe any relevant experience participating in podcasts or conversational-type presentations that demonstrate knowledge of how to engage an audience via this medium.

(Previous experience is helpful, but not required.)

Please indicate any of the priority elements (multidisciplinary perspectives, supporting diversity, expanding access to resources, submission from individuals working in rural areas and/or advocacy for meaningful change) your podcast will incorporate and briefly describe how.