All Things Substance

Nick is a kind and hard-working man who works daily to create a life for himself. He very nearly didn't make it out of the addiction that had swallowed his life. His story is one of perseverance and hope. His recovery journey was long and winding, but he didn't give up fighting for the life he wanted.

The episode this week is a short holiday message to go along with the picture of yours truly, circa 1980, complete with Miss Piggy housecoat. Wishing you and yours peace and rest this holiday season!

What is CBD? What's the difference between CBD and Marijuana? Is CBD really what people say it is?

We start from the beginning and go over its origins, how it works and what to look for. In the second part we'll talk about fact vs fiction according to the research. Join me as we this product that is popping up everywhere.

What are employers looking for in an intern? What will set me apart from other interns? What's the most important quality for an intern?

Being a great intern isn't something that happens without effort. What a student thinks makes them a great intern, might not be the same as what agencies are looking for. Today we are talking about interns from the agency perspective.

Coming out is what allowed Casey to find his way to recovery. Now part of his work is to help others find their way. Casey is passionate about his recovery and his work with the LGBTQIA+ community. His story is a winding path, dark at times that leads to a place of peace and joy in recovery.

What is vaping? What's the difference between different types of vapes? What are the issues around vaping?

I explore its origins and talk to the American Lung Association about the incidence and impact of this trend.

What is Delta-8? What does it do? What's the legal status?

Delta-8 is the newest product to come out of the CBD industry. This product, though, gets people high. Derived from hemp, Delta-8 is legal in most states and increasing in popularity.

What should I be most focused on in choosing an internship? How should I go about picking an internship site? Why are internships so important?

Therapist internships are the most important part of your graduate experience. They can be an amazing experience full of learning opportunities and can feel really worthwhile. They can also feel boring, difficult and not worth your time. Today we'll talk about setting yourself up to have the best internship possible.

Jill is a holistic health nurse and her recovery journey from alcohol use included healing her own significant health challenges that mainstream medicine inadequately addressed. Hear her story on this week's episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or at betsybyler.com/podcast.

Host of the Intentional Clinician and I talk about putting substance use and mental health together in therapy. His journey and mine. Check out our interview on this episode.