Recovery Unscripted
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsRecovery Unscripted brings you firsthand stories and exclusive insights from the front lines of addiction treatment, mental health care and the opioid crisis. Powered by Foundations Recovery Network and hosted by David Condos, this podcast’s mission is to share valuable wisdom and powerful stories.
Each episode explores a different, relevant topic through in-depth conversations with a variety of influential and knowledgeable figures, from expert clinicians and policymakers to inspiring authors and grassroots champions of the recovery community. With guests such as Obama drug czar Michael Botticelli, journalist Sam Quinones, author Glennon Doyle, opioid commission chairman Chris Christie and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker, Recovery Unscripted is your source for current, meaningful dialogues about the issues that matter to you.
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#105: Unlearning Toxic Masculinity with Hedieh Azadmehr
January 08, 2020 20:09 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBGuest: Hedieh Azadmehr, psychologist In a culture that often encourages a toxic version of masculinity, how can treatment providers help men unlearn harmful stereotypes and uncover their own trauma? We’ll answer this with SCRC clinical director Hedieh Azadmehr on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit https://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com/recovery-unscripted-podcast/ For more about Hedieh’s work with SCRC, visit https://socalrecovery.com/ ...
#104: Cultivating an Environment of Innate Listening with James Hadlock
October 02, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBGuest: James Hadlock, entrepreneur and connection coach As the healthcare industry evolves, how can treatment professionals turn off the noise and really listen – to emerging trends, to their patients and to themselves? We’ll dive into this with speaker, coach and founder of human connection company BluNovus James Hadlock on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visithttps://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com/recovery-unscripted-podcast/ For more ab...
#103: The Realities of Self-Harm and Suicide with Lori Vann
August 14, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBGuest: Lori Vann, counselor What can behavioral health providers do to better understand the realities of self-harm and to know how to respond when they spot the signs in their patients? We’ll discuss this with non-suicide self-injury specialist, author and counselor Lori Vann on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Lori’s work, visit http://lorivanncounseling.com/ Music from this episode: "Permanent" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com "Down and Aroun...
#102: Integrating Buddhism and the 12 Steps with Darren Littlejohn
July 31, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBGuest: Darren Littlejohn, author and yoga teacher How can ancient principles from Zen and Tibetan Buddhism integrate with modern treatment programs to help more people build lasting recovery? We’ll discuss this with author Darren Littlejohn on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit https://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com/recovery-unscripted-podcast/ For more about Darren’s book, The 12 Step Buddhist, visit https://www.the12stepbuddhist.com/ ...
#101: Can LGBT-Affirmative Therapy Help Re-Write Internalized Messages? with Dr. Lauren Costine
July 17, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB#101: Can LGBT-Affirmative Therapy Help Re-Write Internalized Messages? with Dr. Lauren Costine Guest: Dr. Lauren Costine, psychologist and activist In a heteronormative culture, how can providers use affirmative therapy to help LGBT individuals re-write the false messages they’ve internalized? We’ll answer this with psychologist, author and activist Dr. Lauren Costine on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit https://www.foundationsrecover...
#100: Embracing Traumatic Grief and Loss with Kathleen Parrish
July 03, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBWhen a traumatic loss hits, how can treatment providers and loved ones know what to do to help someone heal without impeding their grieving process? We’ll discuss this with counselor Kathleen Parrish on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Kathleen’s work with Cottonwood, visit https://www.cottonwooddetucson.com/ Music from this episode: "Permanent" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.c...
#99: Strategizing for the Treatment Industry's Future with Nick Jaworski
June 19, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBWhat can the addiction treatment industry do to better understand how its marketing reaches the public without getting overwhelmed in an ocean of data? We’ll answer this with Nick Jaworski, owner of the Circle Social marketing agency, on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Nick's work with Circle Social, visit https://www.circlesocialinc.com/ Music from this episode: "Permanent" by D...
#98: The Ethics of Self-Care for Healers with Katie Myers
June 05, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBGuest: Katie Myers, Talbott Recovery CEO In a non-stop rat race world, how can behavioral healthcare managers create a culture of self-care for the caregivers on their team? I’m David Condos and we’ll dive into this with Talbott Recovery CEO Katie Myers on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Katie's work with Talbott, visit https://talbottcampus.com/ Music from this episode: "Perma...
#97: Demystifying the DEA's Role in Medication-Assisted Treatment with Dennis Wichern
May 22, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBGuest: Dennis Wichern, DEA agent How can healthcare professionals join forces with law enforcement to bring medication-assisted treatment to more people who could benefit from it? I’m David Condos and we’ll tackle this with former special agent in charge of the DEA's Chicago office Dennis Wichern on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Dennis's thoughts on these issues, visit https://ww...
#96: Addressing the Issues Mothers Face in Recovery with Rosemary O’Connor
May 08, 2019 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBGuest: Rosemary O’Connor, addiction coach With all the daily demands facing mothers, how can treatment providers help moms slow down and prioritize taking care of their own recovery? We’ll answer this with addiction coach Rosemary O’Connor on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Rosemary's work, visit https://www.sobermomsguide.com/ Music from this episode: "Permanent" by David Cond...
Bonus: LIVE Audience Questions and Answers with Elaine McMillion Sheldon
May 03, 2019 09:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBGuest: Elaine McMillion Sheldon, filmmaker Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted. This time, we’ll hear from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon as she responds to questions from members of the live audience who attended our conversation at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego. If you haven’t already, first go back and listen to the previous episode, which features the full conversation between me and Elaine. Or better yet, go watch her documenta...
#95: LIVE Podcast with Filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon
May 01, 2019 09:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBGuest: Elaine McMillion Sheldon, filmmaker In the depths of America’s drug overdose crisis, can a film help change the narrative by showing the complex realities of addiction and the authentic hope of recovery? We’ll discuss this with the Oscar-nominated director of Netflix original documentaries Heroin(e) and Recovery Boys, Elaine McMillion Sheldon, on this live episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Ela...
Foundations Focus: Shelley Matthews
April 24, 2019 09:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBGuest: Shelley Matthews, admissions coordinator Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My guest today is Shelley Matthews who serves as one of Foundations’ admissions coordinators. Ultimately, all the work that every member of the marketing department does eventually leads to that one mo...
#94: Advocating for Change on Capitol Hill
April 17, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBStigma still prevents honest, open conversations about mental health and addiction issues, both in the community and in the legislative chamber. So, advocates from across Tennessee are gathering at Nashville's Capitol Hill to send a message – message they hope will inspire the state’s leaders to finally make mental and behavioral health a priority. In this special edition of Recovery Unscripted, we bring you a field report from Behavioral Health Day on the Hill. For more about Recove...
#93: Can Texting Positively Alter Brain Chemistry? with Johnny Crowder
April 10, 2019 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBGuest: Johnny Crowder, Cope Notes founder In a world of instant gratification, can our smartphones help us build enduring healthy habits one encouraging text message at a time? We’ll discuss this with positive psychology entrepreneur and founder of Cope Notes Johnny Crowder on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Cope Notes, visit http://copenotes.com Music from this episode: "Permanent" by Da...
Foundations Focus: Matt King
April 03, 2019 09:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBGuest: Matt King, senior systems administrator Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My guest today is Matt King who serves as senior systems administrator with the Foundations marketing team. It can be a great feeling when everyone in an organization works together to build a website t...
#92: Measuring Music's Therapeutic Impact with Dr. Constance Scharff
March 27, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBGuest: Dr. Constance Scharff, addiction researcher As health insurers limit access to some aspects of addiction treatment, how can providers still incorporate experiential therapies that can engage and heal the entire brain? We’ll answer this with addiction researcher and author Constance Scharff on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about the Innovations in Recovery conference, visit https://frn.swoogo.com/iir2019 For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://reco...
#91: The Case for Consequences with Ken Seeley
March 20, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBGuest: Ken Seeley, interventionist Recovery is more than a one-time decision. But can a consistent set of consequences help rewire someone’s brain to say no to the voice of addiction in their head? We’ll discuss this with interventionist Ken Seeley on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Ken's work with the A&E reality TV show Intervention, visit: https://www.aetv.com/shows/intervention/cast/ken-s...
#90: Why Local Coalitions Matter with Kristina Clark and Alex Windings
March 13, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBGuests: Kristina Clark and Alex Windings, Count It! Lock It! Drop It! Initiative The best way to serve a community is to be part of it. So, how can healthcare providers, advocates and community members join forces to fight addiction at the local level? We’ll explore this with coalition leaders Kristina Clark and Alex Windings on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about the Count It! Lock It! Drop It! d...
Foundations Focus: Kathy Frossard
March 06, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBGuest: Kathy Frossard, vice president of marketing Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My guest today is Kathy Frossard who serves as Foundations’ VP of marketing and business development. If you’re listening to this podcast, chances are you probably already know all about how the beh...
#89: Adapting Treatment to a Postmodern World with Christopher Pasquale
February 27, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBGuest: Christopher Pasquale, outpatient treatment director Postmodernism is changing the way people view absolute truth. So, how should the clinicians on the frontlines of addiction treatment respond to this cultural shift? We’ll answer this with outpatient treatment director Christopher Pasquale on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about RECO Intensive: visit: https://recointensive.com Music from ...
#88: Mental Health in Adult Entertainment and Taboo Subcultures with Samantha Nettleton
February 20, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBGuest: Samantha Nettleton, clinical director and therapist When society pushes taboo subcultures to the margins, how can clinicians do a better job of reaching out into these populations and helping them uncover the roots of their trauma? We’ll cover this with therapist Samantha Nettleton on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about the Innovations in Recovery conference, visit https://frn.swoogo.com/iir2019 For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscrip...
#87: How Software Can Fuel Connection with Steve McCall and Matt Stevens
February 13, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBGuests: Steve McCall and Matt Stevens, software entrepreneurs In this fast-moving world, collaboration is key. So, how can technologists and treatment providers find new ways to work together toward building a better future for patients? We’ll explore this with the co-founders of behavioral health EHR software Alleva, Steve McCall and Matt Stevens, on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Alleva, vi...
Foundations Focus: Clayton Martin
February 06, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBGuest: Clayton Martin, content strategy manager Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My guest today is Clayton Martin, who serves as content strategy manager with the Foundations marketing team. If you and your organization are providing excellent patient care or developing new therapi...
#86: Pairing Artificial Intelligence and Compassion with Lisa Henderson
January 30, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBGuest: Lisa Henderson, Synchronous Health As artificial intelligence transforms healthcare, how can we ensure it adds efficiency without hindering the compassion that fuels real healing? We’ll discuss this with behavioral health innovator Lisa Henderson on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Synchronous Health, visit http://sync.health Music from this episode: "Permanent" by David Condos - UR...
#85: The Evolution of Cravings with Doug Paul
January 23, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBGuest: Doug Paul, director of outpatient services How can we better understand cravings and how they evolve throughout the recovery journey, instead of just assuming they’ll naturally disappear? We’ll answer this with Foundations Atlanta outpatient treatment director Doug Paul on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. If you’d like to talk with an admissions coordinator about the treatment options at Foundations Atlanta and other Foundations programs, please call anytime at 855-823-2141 ...
#84: How Social Media Can Build Real Community with Dawn Nickel
January 16, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBGuest: Dawn Nickel, She Recovers founder In spite of its superficial reputation, does social media have untapped potential for helping people build real connection, both online and off? We’ll discuss this with She Recovers founder Dawn Nickel on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org To check out the She Recovers community, visit http://sherecovers.co Music from this episode: "Permanent" by David Condos - URL:...
Foundations Focus: Kaitlin Pickrel
January 09, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBGuest: Kaitlin Pickrel, public relations specialist Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My guest today is Kaitlin Pickrel, who serves as public relations specialist in the Foundations marketing department. In any organization, how you interact with the public, both directly online or ...
#83: In Search of the Busy Brain Cure with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
January 02, 2019 15:30 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBGuest: Dr. Romie Mushtaq, neurologist What are some tangible steps we can take to prioritize long-term, holistic health, not just for patients, but also for our colleagues and ourselves? We’ll answer this with mindfulness expert and doctor of integrative medicine Romie Mushtaq on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more insights from Dr. Romie, visit http://brainbodybeauty.com Music from this episode: "...
#82: Why Recovery Support Services Matter with Tom Coderre
December 19, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBGuest: Tom Coderre, Rhode Island state senior advisor How can the recovery community be better prepared to meet someone in their moment of clarity and help them envision and build a new life without drugs or alcohol? We’ll answer this with the senior advisor to the governor of Rhode Island, Tom Coderre, on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Tom's work with the Rhode Island overdose task force...
Foundations Focus: Kauland Buchanan
December 12, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBGuest: Kauland Buchanan, web designer and developer Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My guest today is Kauland Buchanan, who serves on the web team in the Foundations marketing department. Today more than ever, your website is your front door to the world. So, I’m glad Kauland coul...
#81: Can Virtual Reality Help Heal Addiction? with Noah Robinson
December 05, 2018 17:07 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBGuest: Noah Robinson, Vanderbilt University researcher Can putting on a virtual reality headset be more than just a game and have a real therapeutic impact on someone’s emotions and behaviors? We’ll discuss this with researcher Noah Robinson on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Noah's research, visit https://psychnoah.com/ Music from this episode: "Permanent" by David Condos - URL: http://d...
#80: Changing How Football Players View Pain and Mental Health with Al Smith
November 28, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBGuest: Al Smith, NFL Alumni Chairman Behind the uniforms, professional athletes are still just regular people. So how do we ensure their health doesn’t get overlooked in the pursuit of physical achievement? We’ll tackle this with former Houston Oilers linebacker and current NFL Alumni Association chairman Al Smith on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about the NFL's mental health screening program for...
Foundations Focus: Carli Stump
November 21, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBGuest: Carli Stump, community outreach specialist Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My guest today is Carli Stump, who serves as community outreach specialist with the digital strategy team in Foundations' marketing department. She shares why connecting with others – both inside and...
#79: Fixing the Florida Shuffle with Dave Aronberg
November 14, 2018 15:31 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBGuest: Dave Aronberg, state attorney How can advocates make real strides in the opioid crisis when they have to fight against unethical practices in healthcare and bureaucracy in government? We’ll dive into this with Florida state attorney Dave Aronberg on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Dave's fight, visit https://www.fixthefloridashuffle.com Music from this episode: "Permanent" by David...
#78: The Pressures Facing College Women with Courtney Grimes
November 07, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBGuest: Courtney Grimes, psychotherapist The social pressures and cultural expectations that college women face are immense. So how can clinicians better assess this population that presents such a polished veneer? We’ll tackle this with psychotherapist Courtney Grimes on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more on Renewed Eating Disorders Support, visit http://renewedsupport.org/ For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org Music from this episode: ...
#77: The Power of Healthy Tension with Tim Arnold
October 31, 2018 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBGuest: Tim Arnold, author and speaker How do we make sure we are walking our talk and infusing our big picture vision, mission and values into how we treat both coworkers and those we serve? We’ll answer this with Tim Arnold on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. To check out Tim's list of 25 common tensions, visit http://www.leadersforleaders.ca/blog/entry/25-common-leadership-organizational-tensions For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org Music fro...
Foundations Focus: Will Hart
October 24, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 7.23 MBGuest: Will Hart, Life Challenge motivator Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My guest today is Will Hart, who serves as an LC motivator with the Life Challenge team, which is the aftercare support network for those you have gone through a Foundations treatment program or anyone else...
#76: Fighting Back Against the Opioid Crisis with Chris Christie
October 17, 2018 17:52 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBGuest: Chris Christie, governor and opioid commission chairman If the opioid crisis has taught us anything, it’s that addiction doesn’t discriminate. So, what are the next steps we can take at the state, federal and personal level to turn this tide? We’ll discuss this with Chris Christie on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. To read the full report from the opioid commission, visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/images/Final_Report_Draft_11-15-2017.pdf For mo...
#75: Whistling a Wind with Renee Baribeau
October 11, 2018 16:51 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBGuest: Renee Baribeau, shaman and windworker Healthcare depends on science – and rightfully so. But if treatment doesn’t offer opportunities for spiritual growth, are we missing a chance to help people connect with something bigger than themselves? We’ll answer that with Renee Baribeau on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. If you’d like to talk with an admissions coordinator about the treatment options at Michael's House and other Foundations programs, please call anytime at 855-823-21...
#74: Growing Cultural Competence with Vanina Hochman
October 03, 2018 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBGuest: Vanina Hochman, community relations representative We all know that mental health treatment can’t be one size fits all. So how can providers be better equipped to reach the huge groups of people in need who have vastly different cultural backgrounds than their own? We’ll tackle this with Vanina Hochman on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment, visit https...
Foundations Focus: Jacy Bruck
September 26, 2018 20:26 - 7 minutes - 9.75 MBGuest: Jacy Bruck, Foundations Events Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My first guest is Jacy Bruck, who serves as event sales coordinator with the Foundations Events team. Together, they put on some of the behavioral healthcare field’s premier conferences to bring people together ...
#73: The Healing Power of Music with Rachel Pinter
September 19, 2018 18:19 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBGuest: Rachel Pinter, music therapist Music is all around us, a flood of soundwaves, memories and emotions. So how can we harness the power of music to help others connect and heal? I’m David Condos and we’ll answer this with music therapist Rachel Pinter from The Oaks at La Paloma on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. If you’d like to talk with an admissions coordinator about the treatment options at The Oaks and other Foundations programs, please call anytime at 855-823-2141 or email...
#72: Growing Emotional Fitness with Miles Adcox
September 12, 2018 09:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBGuest: Miles Adcox, personal growth workshop CEO Being a leader has never been easy. And when vulnerability is viewed as weakness, how can leaders find balance between taking care of business and taking care of their emotional health? We’ll discuss that and more with Onsite CEO Miles Adcox on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Onsite, visit https://www.onsiteworkshops.com Music from this episode...
#71: How Love Heals with Becca Stevens
September 06, 2018 14:24 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBGuest: Becca Stevens, Thistle Farms founder Today’s guest is Becca Stevens, an author, priest and social entrepreneur. She founded Thistle Farms over 20 years ago to welcome and empower women who have experienced trafficking, prostitution and addiction. Today, Thistle Farms has grown to become America’s largest justice enterprise, and Thistle Farms Global helps employ over 1,800 women worldwide. Becca has been named a White House "Champion of Change" and a CNN Hero, and she sat down with m...
#70: Building Real Intimacy with Lisa Lackey
August 08, 2018 16:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBGuest: Lisa Lackey, sex addiction therapist My guest today is Lisa Lackey, therapist and co-founder of Inside Out Living, a practice specializing in the treatment of sexual addiction in Chicago. She sat down with me at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego to share how she fosters a climate of vulnerability and deep listening to help people start the conversations that can repair broken relationships and heal the past. She also explains how she guides couples in their underst...
#69: Neurostimulation, Genomics and the Future of Mental Health Care with Manish Sheth
July 25, 2018 16:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBGuest: Dr. Manish Sheth, TMS practice medical director For today’s show, I’m joined by Dr. Manish Sheth, psychiatrist and expert in the practice of transcranial magnetic stimulation, which employs magnetic waves to non-invasively treat specific parts of the brain. He sat down with me at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego to discuss how they use emerging technology at Achieve TMS to help patients with mental health issues and even substance use disorders when other remedies...
#68: Soothing Souls with Rock 'n' Roll with Wesley Geer
July 18, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBGuest: Wesley Geer, Korn guitarist Today's guest is Wesley Geer, musician and founder of the music therapy non-profit Rock to Recovery. After getting sober and leaving the band lifestyle behind, he found an outlet for his creativity and his desire to help others by bringing the healing power of songwriting and musical expression to treatment centers across California. He sat down with me at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego to share how he sees music change people's lives...
#67: Starting the Body Conversation with Robyn Cruze
July 11, 2018 16:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBGuest: Robyn Cruze, eating disorder recovery advocate Today I’m joined by Robyn Cruze, who serves as national recovery advocate for Eating Recovery Center. Her early career as an actress brought her from her native Australia to Los Angeles, all while she became more and more sick with her eating disorder. But as she began her own recovery journey, she formulated the ideas behind “the body conversation,” which shifts the focus off of dieting and emphasizes listening to your body’s signals. ...
#66: Finding Peace in Nature with Adam Marion
June 27, 2018 16:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBGuest: Adam Marion, treatment CEO For today’s show, I’m joined by Adam Marion, CEO of Black Bear Lodge, a residential program for substance use and mental health disorders in north Georgia. An avid outdoorsman who started his career leading wilderness therapy programs, Adam shares why Black Bear’s tranquil mountain setting helps patients focus on what matters and how nature can serve as a valuable teacher during treatment. He also shares how the system of care at Black Bear helps patients ...