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Could a "Dry January" lead to a dry lifetime?

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

A look at dry January, plus a study by University of Iowa researchers shows a link between the location of a brain injury to levels in depression in patients.

On this episode of River to River, we listen back to a conversation with one of the lead authors of a study finds distinct brain networks associated with risk and resilience in depression.

We also revisit a conversation host Ben Kieffer had with author Don McLeese about his memoir Slippery Steps: Rolling & Tumbling Toward Sobriety. And Paul Gilbert of the UI College of Public Health also joins the conversation to talk about the "Dry January" trend of abstaining from alcohol.

Guests:

  • Nicholas Trapp, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry, University of Iowa
  • Don McLeese, associate professor, University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Paul Gilbert, associate professor of community and behavioral health, University of Iowa College of Public Health

This episode was originally produced 10-25-2022 and 1-26-23.

Ben Kieffer is the host of "River to River." Since 2007, Kieffer has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Kieffer has a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa.
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Caitlin Troutman is an award-winning talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.