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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 …
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” p
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 Rai
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 o
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 s
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 Internat
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 relationshi
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 orde
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 evid
March concluded and that means the end of problem gambling awareness month; but that doesn’t mean we stop talking about gambling. This episode will reflect on what specific areas people can focus on in order to keep helping those impacted … E
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 … Episod
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 outco
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’Conno
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 … Episode 102: Wi
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
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 Po
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
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. … Epi
June is Pride Month and it’s all about the LGBTQ communities coming together to celebrate freedom to be themselves. As an employee of Community Medical Services, the first word in the name says it all. Being a part of the … Episode 97: Pride
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 … Epi
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 C
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 … Epis
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 … E
“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
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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