Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast
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Episode 95: Discovering the Lost Shadow Child (featuring Ashley Nowakowski)
When happens to a child who becomes overshadowed by a loved one’s addiction? How do individuals within a family and the system as a whole deal with someone’s addiction, recovery, and possible relapse? Ashley Nowakowsi, author of “The Shadow Child” …
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Episode 94: When is Gambling a Problem, But Not Problem Gambling?
A small percentage of the population is identified as having a problem gambling or gambling use disorder. A majority of people will be able to gamble without any problems or concerns. Because the percentage of those who have a problem …
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Episode 93: Rags to Riches (featuring Dr. Robb Kelly)
How does someone go from being homeless on the streets to being called the “Gordon Ramsay” of the addiction treatment world? Dr. Robb Kelly shares his story of how alcohol devastated his life, the “aha” moment that changed everything, and …
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Episode 92: The Therapeutic Path of Humor (featuring Tom Farley)
“What’s the deal with humor?” Laughter is the best medicine; and yet when it comes to addiction and recovery it is often seen as being defensive and noncompliant. Why does the area of addiction and recovery discourage the use of …
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Episode 91: Should Parents Be Alarmed About Sports Betting (featuring Andrew Broman)
What happens when someone who is not an expert nor lived experience raises an alarm about a concerning issue? With the Super Bowl recently finishing, March Madness on the horizon, and March being Problem Gambling Awareness Month this is the …
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Episode 90: Building Trust
When can we trust? Will we ever be trusted again? If someone you love has an addiction, chances are one of the first things that was damaged in your relationship was trust. If you are someone who has an addiction …
Episode 89: Flag on the Bet (Super Bowl Edition)
In gambling, the Super Bowl is all the holidays and celebrations rolled into one. Many people will partake in gambling activities around this event known as an “unofficial holiday.”. It is estimated that $6 billion will be spent on gambling …
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Episode 88: Basements & Beaches: The “Unofficial” Gold Standard of Treatment
There are treatment programs that look like multi-million dollar resorts and others that look like a plain old residential home; while some look like state of the art medical facilities and others look like convenience stores in a strip mall. …
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Episode 87: How Dry is Your January?
Dry January is already in full-motion. As the trend continues to grow, let us talk about some tips and helpful insights to remain abstinent from alcohol this month. What is your purpose for deciding to maintain abstinence from alcohol? What …
Episode 86: Does a New Year Mean a New Me?
We are starting off with the new year of 2022 and we always hear people say, “new year, new me.” In recovery, it is often emphasized that a person has to make a complete makeover now that they are sober. …