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Today, I am so excited to share my conversation with Nadine Machkovech, who recently published her FIRST book, Enough Already: A Journey From Hiding to Healing. We discuss the importance of storytelling and her work with the youth and teaching them to share their stories. Additionally, we talk about the millennial era of body shaming and peer pressure, grief, imposter syndrome, and so much more. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
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Nadine Machkovech is a motivational storyteller, TEDx speaker, and author of Enough Already: A Journey From Hiding to Healing. In long-term recovery from opioid use disorder for more than a decade, Nadine has transformed personal pain into purpose—reaching over one million people with her message of self-worth, healing, connection, and courageous truth-telling.
As Executive Director and founding member of RISE TOGETHER, she has helped lead innovative, connection-centered prevention efforts that empower young people to use their voices for change. Her work has been recognized by Forbes, USA Today, FOX, the National Safety Council, and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. RISE TOGETHER’s research, developed in partnership with Penn State College of Medicine, has been published and indexed through the National Library of Medicine.
Beyond the stage, Nadine facilitates experiences that help people reconnect with themselves, their stories, and one another. Whether speaking to students, professionals, recovery communities, or women navigating life’s challenges, her work is rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection—and that we have been enough all along.
Learn more at NadineSpeaks.com
What is RISE TOGETHER?
Founded in 2013, RISE TOGETHER is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to strengthening youth mental health and preventing substance use through peer connection, storytelling, and trusted relationships. Since its founding, RISE has reached more than 500,000 young people through school programs, educator training, and community initiatives designed to help youth feel seen, heard, and supported.
Grounded in lived experience and evidence-backed prevention, RISE believes every young person has a story—and stories save lives.
To learn more, visit WEALLRISETOGETHER.ORG
