Media Appearances

  • Albuquerque Business First

    Trent Carter, CEO and founder, Renew Health; author, "The Recovery Tool Belt"; nurse practitioner and board certified addiction specialist. A nurse practitioner turned entrepreneur is expanding his mission to help those struggling with addiction, reaching beyond his New Mexico clinics with a new book that offers practical recovery tools.

  • Entrepreneur's Kitchen Podcast

    Most entrepreneurs quit before they hit traction. Trent Carter shares the raw truth about building in healthcare, risking it all, and why scaling is less about strategy and more about grit. After witnessing the urgent need for comprehensive addiction treatment in New Mexico, he founded Renew Health, an innovative recovery center dedicated to saving lives and restoring futures through patient-centered care.

  • Forbes

    Psilocybin Added To Substance Abuse Treatment Toolbox In New Mexico. “We have a real opportunity to become a national leader,” Renew Health founder Trent Carter says in a phone call. “I’ve been introduced to mental health care. I hope that we can take advantage of that. And I hope that we do keep this safe and that we focus on patient safety, clinical integrity, and accessibility.”

  • Vulnerability Time Podcast

    In this episode “Understanding Addiction and Substance Abuse with Nurse Practitioner Trent Carter” Trent offers a clear, compassionate look at the complexities of addiction through both clinical insight and lived experience. With a focus on education, empathy, and evidence-based care, Trent provides practical tools for individuals, families, and professionals navigating the recovery journey.

  • New Mexico Living Series 2 Part 4

    Making mental health a priority is important, and professionals at Renew Health can help. Trent Carter, founder of Renew Health, talked about Medicaid and how some of the requirements under the Big Beautiful Bill could affect New Mexicans. Trent Carter also wrote a book called The Recovery Tool Belt. The Recovery Tool Belt is your guide for navigating the complexities of addiction, breaking down the stigmas that surround it, and building a life of purpose and resilience.

  • Healthy Mind Healthy Life Podcast

    In this deeply impactful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we explore the truth about addiction and what real recovery looks like with Trent Carter—founder of Renew Health, nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and author of The Recovery Tool Belt. From his early days in trauma ICU to building one of New Mexico's most respected recovery clinics, Trent breaks down how recovery is not just about detox or willpower—it’s about mindset, tools, support, and self-leadership.

  • KRQE News 13

    Renew Health uses a personalized approached to help patients get through their addiction and stay clean long-term. With a Medication-Assisted Treatment combined with counseling, programs can be tailored to the individual patient. They also incorporate family and community support to help patients stay clean in the long run. Founder Trent Carter, wrote a book titled- The Recovery Tool Belt which offers a comprehensive guide to addiction recovery and is shaped through Carter’s experience working with patients.

  • New Mexico Living Series 2 Part 3

    From out-of-control wildfires and devastating flooding, the Village of Ruidoso has seen more than its fair share of natural disasters. Over the last two years, these types of disasters have left many people lost and searching for answers, which oftentimes causes mental spiraling. Renew Health can help you pick up the pieces and get your life back together. Trent Carter, talking about the natural disasters that Ruidoso is dealing with and how they are helping residents.

  • PR Newswire Press Release 2

    A New Mexico Law Just Opened the Door to Psychedelic Medicine. Now What? Addiction recovery specialist Trent Carter today praised New Mexico's new medical psilocybin law, calling it "a major step forward in modern mental health and addiction care." Carter, a board-certified nurse practitioner and founder of Renew Health, supports the supervised use of psilocybin to treat trauma, depression, and substance use disorders.

  • New Mexico Living Series 2 Part 2

    Making mental health a priority across the United States and specifically in New Mexico, is what Renew Health aims to do. They work to increase access to care despite what is going on in the United States. Trent Carter, founder of Renew Health also wrote a book called The Recovery Tool Belt- your guide for navigating the complexities of addiction, breaking down the stigmas that surround it, and building a life of purpose and resilience.

  • New Mexico Living Series 2 Part 1

    Grounded in compassion and clarity, there is a new book out on shelves that’s helping those who are dealing with addiction. It’s called The Recovery Tool Belt written by Trent Carter. The Recovery Tool Belt is your guide for navigating the complexities of addiction, breaking down the stigmas that surround it, and building a life of purpose and resilience. Carter stopped by New Mexico Living on Thursday to talk more about the book, why he wrote it, and what he hopes people take away from it.

  • The Inul Chowdhury Show

    After recognizing the urgent need for effective, accessible treatment in New Mexico, Trent Carter founded Renew Health — a cutting-edge recovery center that’s already been recognized as the “Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center in New Mexico.” A dedicated nurse practitioner with a master’s from the University of Cincinnati, Trent is committed to patient-centered care, innovative treatment models, and expanding hope to those who need it most. His work is saving lives, restoring futures, and reshaping what recovery can look like.

  • Couple O' Nukes Podcast

    Sitting down with Trent Carter, a nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and founder of Renew Health—an addiction and mental health clinic network dedicated to changing how we treat substance abuse. Mr. Carter saw a massive gap in addiction care across rural New Mexico and decided to do something about it. What began with a vision and a leap of faith has now grown into a statewide system offering individualized, science-based recovery without the red tape of traditional rehab.

  • Mind Capsules Podcast

    Unlock powerful mindset shifts with Trent Carter—addiction recovery expert, healthcare entrepreneur, and founder of Renew Health—in this transformative episode of the Mind Capsules Podcast.We dive deep into the power of mindset, attitude, and self improvement as Trent shares practical tools from his book The Recovery Tool Belt, and real-life strategies that redefine how we view trauma, recovery, and personal growth.Whether you're navigating toxic thinking, supporting a loved one, or striving to level up in life, this episode delivers motivational mentoring and actionable wisdom for lasting transformation.

  • PR Newswire Press Release 1

    Opioid, Opiate, and Fentanyl Medical Treatment Without Medication Resembles Malpractice, Claims Addiction Treatment Authority In New Book. Board-certified nurse practitioner and recognized authority on addiction recovery, is calling for a shift in medical standards around opioid and fentanyl addiction. Trent Carter argues that refusing to offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) to patients is not only negligent. It may be akin to medical malpractice.

  • The Mindful Living Podcast

    The Mindful Living sits down with Trent Carter—board-certified nurse practitioner, addiction expert, and founder of Renew Health—to explore the raw and honest realities of addiction and recovery. From his early days in trauma ICUs to launching life-saving clinics in underserved communities, Trent shares how mindset and mindfulness are foundational—not optional—in recovery. Whether you're navigating personal addiction, supporting someone else, or seeking resilience in entrepreneurship, this episode offers grounded, practical tools to rebuild from the inside out.

  • Faith Over Addiction Podcast

    Operating multiple clinics across New Mexico, Trent shares powerful transformation stories and practical insights about addiction recovery. In this compelling conversation, Trent reveals how he discovered the massive gap in addiction services while doing contract work in rural New Mexico communities. What started as one clinic has grown into a statewide network serving thousands of patients, with 90% funded through Medicaid.

  • Authority Magazine

    Heroes Of The Addiction Crisis: How Trent Carter Of Renew Health Is Helping To Battle One of Our Most Serious Epidemics. After witnessing the urgent need for comprehensive addiction treatment in New Mexico, Trent Carter founded Renew Health, an innovative recovery center dedicated to saving lives and restoring futures through patient-centered treatment.

  • 'WITnesSSes' Podcast

    As the founder of Renew Health, a growing network of outpatient clinics in New Mexico, Trent shares how his roots in Boyd, Texas, a deep love for science, and the hustle he learned from his father and brother shaped his passion for healthcare and entrepreneurship. Discover what inspired him to launch his first recovery clinic in 2022, how he overcame challenges scaling it within just two years, and why helping people "take back life" fuels his mission every day.

  • Trent Carter News Interview

    New Mexico Living Part 5

    Harmful addiction can come in many different forms and have a variety of consequences. One type of addiction we’re seeing prominently both nationwide and in New Mexico is opioid addiction. Being addicted to opioids can severely impact a person’s life, and if left untreated, can become fatal. At Renew Health, they work endlessly to change that narrative.

  • Trent Carter News Interview

    New Mexico Living Part 4

    Addiction can take hold of a life in the blink of an eye. If you are struggling with addiction, or know someone who is struggling, it’s important to understand there is help readily available in a space free of any and all judgement. Founder and CEO of Renew Health Trent Carter speaks on how they are working to help. Renew Health uses a personalized approached to help patients get through their addiction and stay clean long-term.

  • Trent Carter News Interview

    New Mexico Living Part 3

    Alcohol abuse is the third leading cause of preventable death. What starts as a drink here or there can spiral if you are not careful. Alcohol addiction is a treatable condition, and Renew Health can help. First, Renew Health provides telehealth alcohol abuse treatment throughout New Mexico. They also offer personalized solutions and treatment options to meet each person’s needs.

  • Trent Carter News Interview

    New Mexico Living Part 2

    Making a recovery achievable, sustainable, and accessible to all was Trent Carter’s vision when starting Renew Health. As an experienced nurse practitioner, the idea was to fill the significant treatment gap for those struggling with addiction in New Mexico’s communities. They work to not only treat the addiction symptoms but also address the root causes of the addiction, which is vitally important.

  • Trent Carter News Interview

    New Mexico Living Part 1

    Renew Health uses a personalized approached to help patients get through their addiction and stay clean long-term. With a Medication-Assisted Treatment combined with counseling, programs can be tailored to the individual patient. Renew Health also incorporates family and community support to help patients stay clean in the long run.

  • Trent Carter News Interview

    KRQE News 13 New Mexico

    Renew Health started 3 years ago with a mission to tackle the challenges of addiction treatment. Renew Health uses a personalized approached to help patients get through their addiction and stay clean long-term. With a Medication-Assisted Treatment combined with counseling, programs can be tailored to the individual patient. Renew Health also incorporates family and community support to help patients stay clean in the long run.

  • 'Entrepreneurs, Executives & Eccentrics' Podcast

    Trent Carter reveals the secrets behind expanding a groundbreaking telehealth addiction treatment service nationwide, navigating complex state laws, and the transformative power of Suboxone. Discover how Trent’s relentless drive and innovative approach are reshaping the future of addiction recovery, one state at a time.