Recovery Is Possible
268 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -Michael has seen first-hand the devastating effects of addiction on the public, his profession, and himself. Michael began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy. After eight years, he became a Corrections Officer, Washington DC Police Officer, and then FBI Agent. In 2010, Michael became an instructor at the FBI Academy. In 2013, he created a course titled “Leading At-Risk Employees” geared toward Police Executives to help them understand alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, PTSD, suicide, and domestic violence as it relates to policies and procedures for their agencies worldwide. In 2019, Michael retired from the FBI but his passion for helping others continued. In August 2022, he graduated with a Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He currently works full-time as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a large nonprofit hospital. Pulling from his personal and professional experience, Michael shares his thoughts on this sensitive, complex, and controversial subject.
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Episodes
Episode 38-Interview With Katrina From Florida
January 13, 2021 23:28 - 37 minutes - 29.4 MBKatrina from Florida just celebrated 30 days of sobriety!!! Let's find out how she did it.
Episode 37-Interview With Christina Van Meter Part II
January 12, 2021 04:30 - 31 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode we continue Christina's experience with Virginia Tech. This episode demonstrates how parents in recovery are involved and supportive of the pursuits and desires of their children. In recovery, all things are possible and you too can be there for your children.
Episode 37 - Part II Interview with Christina Van Meter
January 12, 2021 04:30 - 31 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode we continue Christina's experience with Virginia Tech. This episode demonstrates how parents in recovery are involved and supportive of the pursuits and desires of their children. In recovery, all things are possible and you too can be there for your children.
Episode 36-Interview With Christina Van Meter
January 11, 2021 19:01 - 31 minutes - 25.9 MBThis interview is not necessarily about recovery. Christina discusses Virginia Tech, The Corps of Cadets, and Air Force ROTC. The reason I am including this interview is so you can see how the lives of children are so much more enriched when those around them are involved in their lives and support their hopes and dreams. In recovery, you can do this too!
Episode 36 - Part I Interview with Christina Van Meter
January 11, 2021 19:01 - 31 minutes - 25.9 MBThis interview is not necessarily about recovery. Christina discusses Virginia Tech, The Corps of Cadets, and Air Force ROTC. The reason I am including this interview is so you can see how the lives of children are so much more enriched when those around them are involved in their lives and support their hopes and dreams. In recovery, you can do this too!
Episode 35 - Interview with Jim M.
January 09, 2021 23:55 - 40 minutes - 30 MBJim M. is a Vietnam Veteran, a former Police Officer, and survivor of sexual abuse from a priest. Jim discusses recovery from alcoholism and how good life can be.
Episode 34-Abstinence Is The Key
January 02, 2021 00:03 - 16 minutes - 13.7 MBThere is a lot of talk about being able to moderate use. This episode discusses this dangerous viewpoint and why it is not a good idea.
Episode 34 - Abstinence is the Key
January 02, 2021 00:03 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBThere is a lot of talk about being able to moderate use. This episode discusses this dangerous viewpoint and why it is not a good idea.
Episode 33-Spinning/Exercise And Recovery
December 16, 2020 04:49 - 21 minutes - 18.6 MBDiet and exercise in recovery are important. I discuss how I became involved in teaching Spinning classes and how this helped with my recovery. Music-Get Things Done-Little Boots
Episode 33 - Spinning/Exercise and Recovery
December 16, 2020 04:49 - 21 minutes - 18.2 MBDiet and exercise in recovery are important. I discuss how I became involved in teaching Spinning classes and how this helped with my recovery.
Episode 32 - Recovery and the Pandemic
December 05, 2020 04:53 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBDuring the Pandemic we have to double down our efforts to stay connected. Addiction is isolation, and we have to work to combat loneliness.
Episode 32-Recovery and The Pandemic
December 05, 2020 04:53 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBDuring the Pandemic we have to double down our efforts to stay connected. Addiction is isolation, and we have to work to combat loneliness.
Episode 31-What If Someone Sees Me At A 12-Step Meeting?
November 18, 2020 04:50 - 11 minutes - 9.3 MBLots of people are afraid to attend a 12-Step meeting because they are afraid someone will see them. In fact, that is why a lot of people don't attend in the first place. Let's talk about this.
Episode 31 - What If Someone Sees Me at a 12-Step Meeting?
November 18, 2020 04:50 - 11 minutes - 9.3 MBLots of people are afraid to attend a 12-Step meeting because they are afraid someone will see them. In fact, that is why a lot of people don't attend in the first place. Let's talk about this.
Episode 30 - Interview with Lillie: Non-Alanon Resources for Families
November 07, 2020 05:18 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MBLillie describes Non-Alanon resources that helped her cope with her husband’s drinking.
Episode 30 - Non Al-Anon Resources for Families
November 07, 2020 05:18 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MBMy guest describes Non Al-Anon resources that helped her cope with her husband’s drinking.
Episode 29-Interview with John Taylor-HIMS Program for pilots who need recovery
November 02, 2020 04:59 - 46 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode John Taylor describes a program for Commercial Pilots who need to be in recovery.
Episode 29 - Interview with John Taylor: HIMS Program for Pilots Who Need Recovery
November 02, 2020 04:59 - 46 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode John Taylor describes a program for Commercial Pilots who need to be in recovery. Find out more at himsprogram.com.
Episode 28 - Discussion with Frank Runles: Lies We Tell
November 01, 2020 04:53 - 48 minutes - 36.8 MBRetired FBI Agent Frank Runles and I discuss Statement Analysis and how we lie about addiction to ourselves and others.
Episode 28-Lies We Tell-Discussion With Frank Runles
November 01, 2020 04:53 - 48 minutes - 36.8 MBFrank Runles and I discuss Statement Analysis and how we lie about addiction to ourselves and others.
Episode 27 - Interview With Steve Click-Ohio ASSIST Program
October 24, 2020 04:42 - 57 minutes - 44.4 MBI interview retired Ohio State Trooper Steve Click about how the Ohio ASSIST Program helps First Responders deal with Critical Incidents.
Episode 27 - Interview with Steve Click: Ohio ASSIST Program
October 24, 2020 04:42 - 57 minutes - 44.4 MBI interview retired Ohio State Trooper Steve Click about how the Ohio ASSIST Program helps First Responders deal with Critical Incidents. Find out more at dpsohioassist.ohio.gov.
Episode 26 - Interview with Jesse Wysocki: COO of the McShin Foundation
October 08, 2020 04:21 - 47 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode I have a discussion with Jesse Wysocki of the McShin Foundation. This foundation was featured in the documentary "Anonymous People" which was produced by Faces & Voices of Recovery. Find out more at mcshin.org.
Episode 26 - Interview with Jesse Wysocki: COO of The McShin Foundation
October 08, 2020 04:21 - 47 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode I have a discussion with Jesse Wysocki of the McShin Foundation. This foundation was featured in the documentary "Anonymous People" which was produced by Faces & Voices of Recovery. Find out more at mcshin.org.
Episode 26 - Interview with Jesse Wysocki, COO of The McShin Foundation
October 08, 2020 04:21 - 47 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode I have a discussion with Jesse Wysocki of the The McShin Foundation. This foundation was featured in the documentary "Anonymous People" which was produced by Faces and Voices of Recovery.
Episode 25 - Tom O'Connor Explains How FBI Agents Association Helps
October 01, 2020 19:58 - 56 minutes - 40.5 MBTom O'Connor from the FBI Agents Association discusses how they help employees and their families during difficult and often tragic times. Find out more at fbiaa.org.
Episode 24 - Interview with Pauline Kinsman: Recovery Dundee, Scotland
September 30, 2020 04:51 - 49 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this interview Pauline talks about the family side of heroin addiction. Pauline discusses the problems associated with heroin, and how the issue is being addressed by the National Health Service. Find out more at recovery-dundee.
Episode 24 - Interview With Pauline Kinsman-Recovery Dundee, Scotland
September 30, 2020 04:51 - 49 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this interview Pauline talks about the family side of heroin addiction. Pauline discusses the problems associated with heroin, and how the issue is being addressed by the National Health Service.
Episode 24 - Interview with Pauline Kinsman-Recovery Dundee, Scotland
September 30, 2020 04:51 - 49 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this interview Pauline talks about the family side of heroin addiction. Pauline discusses the problems associated with heroin, and how the issue is being addressed by the National Health Service.
Episode 23 - Interview with Lisa Taylor Ohio State Highway Patrol (Ret.)
September 29, 2020 04:23 - 38 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode we discuss the horrific injuries Lisa sustained in a motorcycle accident that ended her Law Enforcement career, and how Lisa was able turn the incident into something positive.
Episode 23 - Interview with Lisa Taylor: Ohio State Highway Patrol (Retired)
September 29, 2020 04:23 - 38 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode we discuss the horrific injuries Lisa sustained in a motorcycle accident that ended her Law Enforcement career, and how Lisa was able turn the incident into something positive. Lisa wrote a book called "Was It Irony...Or Was It God?"
Episode 23 - Interview With Lisa Taylor Ohio State Highway Patrol (Ret.)
September 29, 2020 04:23 - 38 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode we discuss the horrific injuries Lisa sustained in a motorcycle accident that ended her Law Enforcement career, and how Lisa was able turn the incident into something positive.
Episode 22 - Interview with Eilidh from Recovery Dundee
September 28, 2020 04:34 - 48 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode we discuss heroin addiction with Eilidh and her experiences with the National Health Service (NHS). Eilidh describes the help that Recovery Dundee has provided her on her journey to recovery. Find out more at recovery-dundee.
Episode 21 - Part II Interview with Philip Rutherford: Faces and Voices of Recovery
September 25, 2020 21:51 - 31 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode we discuss the great work being done by Faces & Voices of Recovery. Find out more at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org.
Episode 21 - Part II Interview with Philip Rutherford-Faces and Voices of Recovery
September 25, 2020 21:51 - 31 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode we discuss the great work being done by Faces and Voices of Recovery.
Episode 21 - Part II Interview with Philip Rutherford: Faces & Voices of Recovery
September 25, 2020 21:51 - 31 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode we discuss the great work being done by Faces & Voices of Recovery. Find out more at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org.
Episode 20 - Interview with Heidi Marshall: Leading At-Risk Employees
September 21, 2020 20:28 - 53 minutes - 41.1 MBThis is part one of a two part series where Heidi Marshall tells us her story and her work at the FBI Academy.
Episode 20 - Interview with Heidi Marshall-Leading At-Risk Employees
September 21, 2020 20:28 - 53 minutes - 41.1 MBThis is part one of a two part series where Heidi Marshall tells us her story and her work at the FBI Academy.
Episode 19 - Part I Interview with Philip Rutherford: Faces and Voices of Recovery
September 18, 2020 21:42 - 30 minutes - 22.2 MBToday I discuss the work of Faces & Voices of Recovery with COO Philip Rutherford. Find out more at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org
Episode 19 - Interview with Philip Rutherford-Faces and Voices of Recovery
September 18, 2020 21:42 - 30 minutes - 22.2 MBToday I discuss the work of Faces and Voices of Recovery with COO Philip Rutherford.
Episode 19 - Interview with Philip Rutherford: Faces and Voices of Recovery
September 18, 2020 21:42 - 30 minutes - 22.2 MBToday I discuss the work of Faces and Voices of Recovery with COO Philip Rutherford.
Episode 19 - Part I Interview with Philip Rutherford: Faces & Voices of Recovery
September 18, 2020 21:42 - 30 minutes - 22.2 MBToday I discuss the work of Faces & Voices of Recovery with COO Philip Rutherford. Find out more at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org
Episode 18 - Sharon Webster Part II - Recovery Dundee
September 16, 2020 15:21 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBToday I do Part II of an interview with Sharon Webster of Recovery Dundee in Scotland. We discuss the great work they are doing for the people of Scotland, and how recovery needs to be embraced and promoted.
Episode 18 - Part II Interview with Sharon Webster: Recovery Dundee
September 16, 2020 15:21 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBToday I do Part II of an interview with Sharon Webster of Recovery Dundee in Scotland. We discuss the great work they are doing for the people of Scotland, and how recovery needs to be embraced and promoted. Find out more at recovery-dundee.
Episode 17 - Interview with Sharon Webster of Recovery Dundee in Scotland
September 04, 2020 20:24 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBI interview Sharon Webster of Recovery Dundee. This community organization works to combat addiction in Scotland and is based in Dundee.
Episode 17 - Part I Interview with Sharon Webster of Recovery Dundee in Scotland
September 04, 2020 20:24 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBI interview Sharon Webster of Recovery Dundee. This community organization works to combat addiction in Scotland and is based in Dundee. Find out more at recovery-dundee.
Episode 16 - Interview with Cliff Richards from Valor Station, Augusta, GA
September 04, 2020 19:09 - 42 minutes - 31.2 MBI interview Cliff Richards from Valor Station in Augusta, GA. Valor Station will be the first standalone treatment center devoted to our nation's first responders. Find out more at thehalefoundation.com.
Episode 16 - Interview with President/CEO Cliff Richards from Valor Station, Augusta, GA
September 04, 2020 19:09 - 42 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, I interview Cliff Richards, President/CEO of the Hale Foundation, about Valor Station in Augusta, GA. Valor Station will be the first standalone treatment center devoted to our nation's first responders. Find out more at thehalefoundation.com.
Episode 15 - Change Your Thinking Change Your Behavior
August 31, 2020 05:04 - 16 minutes - 12.4 MBI discuss how your thinking can get in the way of your progress. We need to think the way the winners do.
Episode 14 - Interview with Mark DiBona from Blue H.E.L.P.
August 29, 2020 02:06 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBI interview retired Patrol Sergeant Mark DiBona. Mark discusses how he overcame two suicide attempts and is living a joyous and fulfilling life today. Find out more at bluehelp.org.