How does a town hall approach turn into filming a Night of Recovery? Christopher Dreisbach wanted to find a way to share powerful stories to his communities. He believed that compassionate and genuine vulnerability is what can heal us and …
Episode 115: A Night FOR Recovery (featuring Chris Dreisbach) Read more »
What happens when there is a substantial gap in how we currently approach substance use? Sheila P. Vakharia is an author, sought-after speaker, and national expert on harm reduction and drug policy. Her recent book, “The Harm Reduction Gap” provides …
Episode 114: Filling the Harm Reduction Gap (featuring Sheila P. Vakharia) Read more »
To many individuals, the mission of bringing awareness to problem gambling does not have a start and end date. For those people, it is a never ending campaign to speak up and shine a light in an area that is …
Episode 113: On a Mission to Raise Problem Gambling Awareness (featuring Dave Yeager) Read more »
How do family remembers and loved ones react to someone’s substance use, gambling, pornography, and other behaviors? As a system, the impact can be understandably overwhelming and what happens can result in trauma. For many family and loved ones, that …
Episode 112: Working in a System of Trauma (featuring Dr. Michael Barnes) Read more »
When it comes to some substances and behaviors (particularly alcohol), there appears to be only two sides to stand on: complete abstinence or all aboard consumption. What if there was another way to learn more about one’s relationship with a substance? What if we began to step closer to being curious about what we want when it comes to changing a behavior? Amy Fox, a master nutritionist, joins the show to talk about sober curiosity, the importance of giving ourselves grace, and ways in which the culture around drinking has changed in society.
Our guest on this episode is Amy Fox who is Master nutritionist on a mission to educate everyone about how our food choices affect our health and happiness. A Certified Nutritionist and Certified Functional Food Professional, Amy is founder of Food and Mood Lab. Learn more at foodandmoodlab.com and make sure to check out how to join the food and mood cafe at foodandmoodlab.com/cafe You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube so make sure to check out her linktree links on her website.
What would you say to someone if you only had a minute or two to talk about the importance of overdose awareness? Sometimes that is all the time we have and you want to make those moments count. To support …
Episode 110: Elevator to International Overdose Awareness Day Read more »
Talking about substance use and mental health would also mean discussions around relationships. Sarah Michaud, author of Co-Crazy, joins this episode to talk about codependency not only with the connection between substance use and relationships but in general within human …
Episode 109: Where Are We With Codependency (featuring Sarah Michaud)? Read more »
Ann Real, author of Discovery of Recovery, talks about how her book provides a guidebook for rebuilding your life in recovery. She discusses how to get more comfortable with self-discovery, the difference between behavior and self, and in order to …
Episode 108: Discovery of Recovery (featuring Ann Real) Read more »
Marsha Stone is the CEO and founder of Foundation Stone and joins us to talk about setting the foundation for crucial components for treatment programs addressing substance use, mental health, and families. Learn about the transition into evidence-based treatment, substance …
Episode 107: Setting the Foundation (featuring Marsha Stone) Read more »
What is all the talk about psychedelics? Let us take a journey into learning more with our guest Mark Rizkallah. We talk about why they are moving more into the discussion surrounding treatment of mental health and substance use. He …
Episode 105: A Journey About Psychedelics (featuring Mark Rizkallah) Read more »
Group facilitation and attendance is a hallmark component when it comes to recovery from substance use and other behaviors. While many facilitators focus on providing evidence-based curriculums, does it mean they are leading to effective outcomes for patients? Andrew Bordt, …
Episode 104: Improving Group Experience (featuring Andrew Bordt) Read more »
Higher power is strongly connected with the addiction field when it comes to change and recovery. This has been described by numerous support groups in helping to achieve change from a life controlled by substance use. Author, Dr. Peg O’Connor, …
When someone contemplates making a change in their behavior it is common for others to look at the benefits of a new behavior as well as being hyper focused on the consequences of the old behavior. This is especially routine …
Talking Addiction & Recovery reached one hundred episodes. All this time, having that professional intro and outro were never prioritized. Why do it now? This episode shares four reflections that finally led to adding this professional touch to the podcast.
How do we manage the flow of breath and fire? The ability to burn down, calm ourselves, and ignite passion is vital for those dealing with substance use and mental health. Movement is part of everyday life; yet we often …
Episode 100: The Power of Movement (featuring Michelle Hillier) Read more »
The path to success can appear unlikely at times. How do we maintain hope when we are surrounded by darkness? How does someone go from being homeless and struggling with addiction to CEO? Roger Smith, author of “The Most Unlikely …
Episode 99: The Most Unlikely Leader (featuring Roger Smith) Read more »
The amount of a substance or behavior is often considered a shock factor. How much are they using? How much are they spending? The amount someone uses or spends frequently leads to other people identifying that someone has a problem. …
Episode 98: How Much Alcohol Can a Woodchuck Gamble if a Woodchuck Could Chuck Drugs? Read more »
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Over the years there has been an increased amount of attention to address mental health. How do we define mental health? What is mental wealth? With the varying severities of mental health it can …
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” …
Episode 95: Discovering the Lost Shadow Child (featuring Ashley Nowakowski) Read more »
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 …
Episode 94: When is Gambling a Problem, But Not Problem Gambling? Read more »
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 …
Episode 93: Rags to Riches (featuring Dr. Robb Kelly) Read more »
“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 …
Episode 92: The Therapeutic Path of Humor (featuring Tom Farley) Read more »
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 …
Episode 91: Should Parents Be Alarmed About Sports Betting (featuring Andrew Broman) Read more »
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 …
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 …
Episode 89: Flag on the Bet (Super Bowl Edition) Read more »
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. …
Episode 88: Basements & Beaches: The “Unofficial” Gold Standard of Treatment Read more »
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 …
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. …
“This is your brain on drugs” has been a scare tactic used without much success. What did they get wrong? What were they right about? The campaign to look at the dangers of drug use and the adolescent brain is …
The landscape of non-alcoholic beverages is changing and Athletic Brewing Company is on the trail blazing that path. Bill Schufelt, Co-Founder and CEO joins to talk about his story of starting to brew non-alcoholic beer, the community they are building, …
Episode 83: A Brew Without Compromise (featuring Athletic Brewing Company) Read more »
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Thanksgiving is that time of the year to express our gratitude and thanks. While we have no problem being grateful for the feast we are about to enjoy, are we thankful for the dirty dishes left to clean? This will …
We set our sights on destinations. We establish goals. We identify places we want to go. We have wants. These are things we want to accomplish and achieve. We feel motivated. We feel ready to go. We embark on our …
Individuals are often looking for even the slightest advantages in performance and improvement. Alcohol and drugs are used for several reasons; one of them being “to do better.” From athletics, arts, workforce, academics, and in several other areas in …
“We think that if we can achieve perfection, we will achieve happiness.” Chasing that perfection can be addicting. What happens when you introduce a substance believed to help achieve perfection? Vital Buford shares her incredible story about being addicted to …
Episode 79: The Perfect Addiction (featuring Vitale Buford) Read more »
“What’s your favorite scary movie?” Another Halloween Special arrives to talk about lessons we can learn from horror movies. Let’s explore some of the most popular Halloween and horror movies out there and lessons that can help with addiction and …
Tried doing it your own way? Thought you didn’t need any help from others? Where did that lead you? Most people who experience problems with alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, and other issues attempt to do it on their own. When …
“My child has a problem with alcohol and drugs” is a frightening reality for any parent. Parents aren’t automatically given the knowledge and resources to help a child who uses, experiences problems, or has a substance use disorder. When a …
Episode 76: A Guide to the Addicted Child (featuring Richard Capriola) Read more »
Are you drinking more or less alcohol since the pandemic? A recent study shows that nearly 1 in 5 Americans report “heavy drinking” and using alcohol to cope with pandemic stress. What happens when you use alcohol to deal with …
Episode 75: How’s Your Drinking During the Pandemic? Read more »
It is September and we are talking about Recovery Month 2021. This year’s theme is “recovery is for EVERYONE: every person, every family, every community.” What does that mean? How do we accomplish this? Recovery comes in many ways and …
Wagons are coming back and this time around they are bringing coffee roasters with them! Coffee is no stranger to addiction and recovery. Listen to the story of Wagon Coffee and learn about their mission to help support women in …
Episode 73: Roasting Recovery (featuring Wagon Coffee) Read more »
Addiction is often about running away from something. Using becomes a way to numb, avoid, and escape. In recovery, we talk about needing to face those and stop running. Catra Corbett is an ultra runner who is known as Dirt …
Episode 72: Running to Recovery (featuring Catra Corbett) Read more »
Dr. Debi Silber talks about betrayal as a “life altering moment.” Most people impacted by someone’s addiction can relate to the feeling of being betrayed. Are we noticing it in other areas of life that are also impacted? Do we …
Episode 71: Wounds & Healing from Betrayal (featuring Dr. Debi Silber) Read more »
Life in recovery comes in many shapes, forms, methods, paths, and journeys. Kylie Butler joins this episode to share her message about designing a meaningful that is built on living with intention. Her career includes being a recovery and career …
Episode 70: Designing a Meaningful Life (featuring Kylie Butler) Read more »
What makes you an expert about alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, addiction, or even recovery? What is your experience with these issues? Some people look at being a “user†as having the most experience. The person who is using lives it; …
Many experiences in life can give the feeling of defeat of starting all over again. The world of addiction and recovery knows this all too familiar position of starting all over again after slips, lapses, and relapses in their recovery. …
Episode 68: Starting from Scratch or Experience? Read more »
Most people think sobriety comes after addiction and on the way towards recovery. What is often overlooked are individuals who decide to never drink or drug to begin with. Chelsie Cahoon, founder of Music is the Drug, shares her story …
Episode 67: Sobriety is FUN (featuring Chelsie Cahoon) Read more »
As the new year approaches it is common to think of a resolution. Do you have a new year’s resolution? Do you have plans of accomplishing a certain goal? Are you hoping to have different results in comparison to previous …
The orange juice company recently apologized for an ad campaign that apparently suggested alcohol is the answer for parents. This episode will feature an article autopsy breaking down what was said and the possible impact on addiction and recovery.
Tis the season of glad tidings and good cheer, but for many of us the holiday season can also bring additional stress. Managing the holidays while maintaining sobriety can create challenges to someone’s sobriety. Preventing relapse as well as enjoying …
Award Winning author Lisa Boucher talks about her book “Raising the Bottom: Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture.” Her book addresses important issues related to alcoholism when it comes to women, relationships, parenting, the healthcare system, and drinking within …