Urge Fix: Strategies & Support for Recovering Addicts and People Who Love Them
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsAre you in active recovery? Have a family member who struggles with addiction? Are you drifting dangerously close to an addiction?
Urge Fix is the show that meets an individual where he or she stands on the recovery path from addiction back to vitality. Host Dr. Cyntrell Crawford listens to your darkest urges, and, just in time, provides the assistance you need to bypass the temptation and get back on the path that leads to a great life. Move from the messed up lifestyle of a user to clean and sober living. No need or desire to pick up a habit that no longer serves you. Hear success stories from the heroes just like you who are reclaiming an amazing life. Listen to experts who give you the latest tips on recognizing the stress in your life that leads to the urge that will result in a downward spiral if not nipped. Life snags, addiction misconceptions, quick fixes and a growing community of urge fixers who have lived beyond their addiction to assist others.
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Episodes
Sports
May 01, 2020 13:37 - 44 minutes - 45.2 MBToday, we will discuss sports in #recovery during the #COVID-19 pandemic. Continue your journey as we continue to maintain social distancing to fight Coronovirus.
Mindset in Recovery
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 42.1 MBToday, we will discuss mindset in #recovery during the #COVID-19 pandemic. Continue your journey as we continue to maintain social distancing to fight Coronovirus.
COVID-19 and Recovery
April 01, 2020 16:10 - 9 minutes - 13 MBToday, we will discuss options for those in recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue your journey as we continue to maintain social distancing to fight Coronovirus.
“Back To School Series: A Teacher’s Perspective“
August 19, 2019 15:07 - 47 minutes - 47.8 MBWe will be discussing the “Back To School Series: A Teacher’s Perspective” for last episode of series, we have Alexis Graham, a school teacher for the last 10+ years on the Urge Fix discussing back to school and how to prepare you child. Special Promo code to Try Dr. Shortee's Burn Butter to help soothe dry, itchy "traumatized" skin. Go to www.drshorteesbutter.com and enter the Promo Code: Urge
Back To School Series: Just say No!
August 12, 2019 22:32 - 43 minutes - 44.1 MBFor the next few weeks, we will be discussing the “Back To School Series: Just say No!” This episode, we have Dr. Jarret, a pediatrician, behavioral modification expert, the best-selling author of "License To Live" and "Whose Bad A** Kids are Those?" on the Urge Fix discussing Substance Abuse and How to discuss it with your child. Special Promo code to Try Dr. Shortee's Burn Butter to help soothe dry, itchy "traumatized" skin. Go to www.drshorteesbutter.com and enter the Promo Code: Urge
Back To School Series: Mental Health & School
August 06, 2019 22:11 - 35 minutes - 37.2 MBFor the next few weeks, we will be discussing the “Back To School Series” This episode, we have Dr. Leesha, a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, the best-selling author of "Ditch the Mommy Guilt" and "Love Garden" on the Urge Fix discussing Childhood Mental Health Topics and returning to School. Special Promo code to Try Dr. Shortee's Burn Butter to help soothe dry, itchy "traumatized" skin. Go to www.drshorteesbutter.com and enter the Promo Code: Urge
"Surgeons,Scalpels & Scars" with America's Burn Surgeon Dr. Tracee Short
July 02, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 40 MBFor the next few week, we will be discussing the “Surgeon, Scalpels & Scars” on the Urge Fix. Today, we have Burn Surgeon Dr. Tracee Short. Special Promo code to Try Dr. Shortee's Burn Butter to help soothe dry, itchy "traumatized" skin. Go to www.drshorteesbutter.com and enter the Promo Code: Urge
Surgeons, Scalpels & Scars with Oral/Facial Surgeon Dr. Porchia James
June 25, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 48 MBFor the next few week, we will be discussing the “Surgeon, Scalpels & Scars” on the Urge Fix. Today, we have Oral/Facial Surgeon Dr. Porchia James. We discuss what happens when you drink/drug and it's effect on dental hygiene. Special Promo code to Try Dr. Shortee's Burn Butter to help soothe dry, itchy "traumatized" skin. Go to www.drshorteesbutter.com and enter the Promo Code: Urge
Surgeon, Scalpels & Scars with Trauma Surgeon Dr. Nii Darko
June 05, 2019 21:28 - 37 minutes - 39.2 MBFor the next few week, we will be discussing the “Surgeon, Scalpels & Scars” with Trauma Surgeon Dr. Nii Darko. Dr. Cyntrell Crawford and Dr. Nii Darko discuss what happens when you drink/drug and drive and all the trauma and process associated with trauma. For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.
Surgeon, Scalpels & Scars Series Trailer
June 05, 2019 21:12 - 31 seconds - 1.45 MBFor the next few week, we will be discussing the “Surgeon, Scalpels & Scars”. We will 2 of our nations top surgeon to discuss what happens when you mixed drugs & alcohol and scalpels. For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.
Hero Story Compilation
November 27, 2018 07:30 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB“Hero Story Compilation"Recovery is achieveable with appropriate treatment, counseling, and relapse prevention strategies. Listen in on my discussion with two of my heroes. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at ...
Hero Story: Dr. Patrick
November 20, 2018 18:24 - 27 minutes - 26.6 MB“Hero Story: Dr. Patrick S". Physician impairment happens and most consider it a big public health concern, however Recovery is achieveable with appropriate treatment, counseling, and relapse prevention strategies. Listen in on my discussion with Dr. Patrick and his road to recovery. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their jo...
Recovery Slogan Part 2
November 18, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBToday, we will be discussing the “Recovery Slogan Part 2". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.
Big Book: Growth & Change
November 17, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 12.2 MBToday, we will be discussing the “Big Book: Growth & Change". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.
Anger & Resentment
November 16, 2018 08:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBToday, we will be discussing the “Anger & Resentment". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.
Dual Diagnosis
November 15, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 17 MBToday, we will be discussing the “Forgiving Yourself". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.
Forgiving Yourself
November 14, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 14.8 MBToday, we will be discussing the “Forgiving Yourself". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.
Gun Safety & Recovery
November 13, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 15.1 MBToday, we will be discussing the “Gun Safety & Recovery". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.
Hero Story : Harvey
November 12, 2018 08:00 - 18 minutes - 19.4 MBToday, we will be discussing the “Hero Story: Harvey". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.
Triggers & Cravings
November 11, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 17.1 MBToday, we will be discussing the “Triggers & Cravings". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.
Urge Fix Gratitude
November 10, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes - 13 MBWelcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction. Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “Urge Fix Gratitude". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active ad...
Urge Fix Recovery Slogans Part I
November 09, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBToday, we will be discussing the “Urge Fix Recovery Slogans Part I". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.
Teach A Man To Fish
November 08, 2018 17:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBWelcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction. Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “Teach A Man To Fish". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active a...
Process of Change
November 07, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 15 MBWelcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction. Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “Process of Change”. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active add...
Hero Story: People, Places & Things
November 06, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBWelcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction. Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “Hero Story: "People,Places and Things”. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both...
Urge Fix Recovery Plan
November 05, 2018 08:00 - 13 minutes - 23.6 MBWelcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction. Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “Urge Fix Recovery Plan”. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in activ...
Living Sober-Live in New Orleans
November 05, 2018 04:16 - 14 minutes - 16.5 MBToday, we will be discuss the "Living Sober". If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction. Please invite them to join us along this journey. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobat...
People, Places and Things
November 03, 2018 15:07 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBWelcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction. Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “People,Places and Things”. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in act...
Acceptance
November 02, 2018 07:00 - 11 minutes - 14.2 MBToday, we will be discuss the “Acceptance” and “Pros and Cons of Addiction”. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction. Please invite them to join us along this journey. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery...
Decision To Quit
November 01, 2018 07:00 - 9 minutes - 12.2 MBWelcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction. Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “Decision to Quit”. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addi...
Drama, Trauma and Toxic Stress: Breaking the Cycle
October 08, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 48.8 MBI’m Dr. Cyntrell Crawford, the doc in your pocket ready to assist you as you fix the urge that no longer serves you as you travel through life. On today’s episode of Urge Fix, we will discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences and risk factors associated with negative childhood experiences. We have with us, Dr. Donna Hamilton from Manifest Wellness at https://manifestexcellence.com/ “ It is easier to build strong children than repair broken men.” ~Frederick Douglas This week on Urge F...
Healing Wounds in Recovery
October 01, 2018 10:00 - 51 minutes - 42.1 MBI’m Dr. Cyntrell Crawford, the doc in your pocket ready to assist you as you fix the urge that no longer serves you as you travel through life. On today’s episode of Urge Fix, we will discuss Trauma and how to have a healthy lifestyle while recovering from addiction with interview with Dr. Donna Hamilton from Manifest Wellness at https://manifestexcellence.com/ “ When starting your Recovery Journey, be patient with yourself.” -Dr. Cyntrell This week on Urge Fix, Listen in and explor...
Falling Off The Wagon
June 25, 2018 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.8 MBDr. Cyntrell Crawford interviews Harvey Norris, Social Worker, Author, Forensic Expert, Suicide Prevention Expert as he tells how alcohol affects individuals and society and gives insight on how to overcome emotional setbacks, learned behaviors. Learn what to focus on as you move from addictive behaviors to recovery. (Part 3 of 3)
Then, Here, and Now
June 18, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 31.8 MBDr. Cyntrell Crawford interviews Harvey Norris, Social Worker, Author, Forensic Expert, Suicide Prevention Expert as he tells how alcohol affects individuals and society and gives insight on how to overcome emotional setbacks, learned behaviors. Learn what to focus on as you move from addictive behaviors to recovery. (Part 2 of 3)
Beyond the CAGE
June 11, 2018 07:00 - 24 minutes - 34.4 MBDr. Cyntrell Crawford interviews Harvey Norris, Social Worker, Author, Forensic Expert, Suicide Prevention Expert as he tells how alcohol affects individuals and society and gives insight on how to overcome emotional setbacks, learned behaviors. Learn what to focus on as you move from addictive behaviors to recovery. (Part 1 of 3)
Rebuild a Career After Trials Without Forming Destructive Habits
May 22, 2018 00:57 - 34 minutes - 48.4 MBDr. Cyntrell Crawford interviews Dr. Jarret Patton physician, best-selling author and career-mending expert as he tells how it feels to lose your professional identity due to false accusations. Learn how to replace destructive habits, like drinking and to fill all of the “unstructured free-time” you find yourself lost in with meaningful activities. Come out of your fog and start enjoying your unmissable moments. Learn where to focus as you move from zero to hero in your own eyes.
No, You Are Not In Denial
May 02, 2018 02:45 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBSometimes it is hard for an adult to admit that a habit that is drifting dangerously close to addiction is actually a problem he or she owns. Dr. Cyntrell uses Peter Pan and Wendy to demonstrate what you can do right now to grow into being the type of adult that is prepared to handle the results you desire in an ever-changing world instead of being held hostage by your own denial and ventures into escapism. “The underlying problem with escapism and procrastination is an issue with self-dec...
Live and Let Die, Your Resolutionary War
April 20, 2018 02:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBSometimes it takes a war to dethrone a powerful ruler who has gone awry. Which side do you choose, dictator or collaborator? Dr. Cyntrell exposes the addiction that drives some leaders to destruction and how to choose which role you play in any power struggle.
When You Feel That Urge Again, Let’s Fix It Together
April 19, 2018 22:50 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBCyntrell Crawford MD, psychiatrist focusing on addiction recovery, is the doc in your pocket as you face your darkest urges that can lead you in a downward spiral back to addiction. Each episode offers you quick fixes to nip the urge that no longer serves you in the bud. You’ll hear success stories from former addicts, strategies from leading addiction and recovery experts and grow your abilities to handle life’s challenges as you seize your amazing substance-free life and enjoy your new vit...