Beyond Risk & Back

Gregory Koufacos is the founder and CEO of Velocity Mentoring and an addiction professional with almost 15 years of experience. He holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology from The New School for Social Research, is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Nationally Certified Recovery Coach. Gregory is an addiction recovery and breakthrough specialist trusted by the best programs in the country to work with their team and clients.

David Wiss, MS, RDN, CPT, grew up in Los Angeles, graduating from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science. He earned a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at California State University, Northridge, and completed training to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

For many years Mr. Wiss has been a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Additionally, he is an active member of the Behavioral Health Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, and is on the executive board of the Los Angeles District of the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Perhaps you've seen the Guayakí Yerba Mate cans and bottles in stores with flavors like Bluephoria, Lemon Elation, and Orange Exuberance. As a company though, they are so much more than a natural energy drink.

Their restoration programs, both environmental and social, are reshaping the way businesses approach integrating ethical business practices into their operations. But what does Guayakí Yerba Mate have to do with teens in treatment?

The Mate tea ceremony that we engage in with the teens in our facility is an important part of replacing unhealthy habits with positive ones and establishing meaningful pathways of connection.

Join Fire Mountain's Founder, Aaron Huey, and special guest, Chief Brand Cebador and Co-founder of Guayakí Yerba Mate, David Karr in this memorable and unique episode of Beyond Risk and Back!

Dr. David Greenfield founded The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction, which treats smartphone, computer, pornography and video game compulsion. Dr. Greenfield is one of the first and most prominent experts in the field of Technology Addiction.

Rogan O'Donnell develops, owns and invests in shopping centers, office buildings, and residential projects in the greater New Jersey/New York metropolitan area. In 2016 he stepped down from the New Jersey Community Bank Board of Directors in order to focus his energies on New Foundation Recovery House, a sober living community he had founded in 2007. NFRH has helped to rebuild the lives of hundreds of men and women. Rogan strives to give all of himself to this endeavor, which he says is personal to his soul, spirit, and heart.

Maureen Cavanagh is the founder of Magnolia New Beginnings, a nonprofit peer-support group for those living with or affected by substance use disorder. She has been recognized by The New York Times, CNN, and other outlets for her work fighting the opioid crisis and the stigma that surrounds it.

Dr. Barnes is the Chief Clinical Officer at Foundry Treatment Center in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Working with his clinical team at Foundry, Dr Barnes is developing a trauma-integrated treatment process. His areas of responsibility included clinical oversight of all clinical programs, new program development, clinical supervision, and oversight of clinical record keeping. Dr. Barnes continues to present at national conferences, invited presentations, and as a guest lecturer at universities on the subjects of trauma, addiction, and the impact of trauma and addiction on family systems.

Jonathan is a Certified Addiction Counselor (Level III), with experience in addiction/recovery and mental health care since 1995. He is currently the Clinical Director of Recovery 360°, providing psychosocial rehabilitation, individual, group, marriage, and family therapy, and organizational development and consultation services. Jonathan currently serves as a board member of the Colorado Association of Addiction Professionals (CAAP).

He has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families during early recovery from addiction and mental health issues and seeks to help people find therapeutic solutions utilizing a wide array of modalities and approaches.

Robin Styer brings experience from some of the most respected facilities in the country. Before taking a position as the Chief Marketing Officer for Peace Valley Recovery, Robin worked as Regional Resource Director for the prestigious Caron Treatment Centers. From there, Robin went on to take a position as Regional Vice President for Recovery Centers of America. During her time with RCA, Robin helped open seven facilities across the northeast. Robin has dedicated her life to helping others with over 20 years of personal recovery, she is also a Certified Interventionist and Recovery Coach.

Sarah Buino, LCSW, CADC, CDWF is a therapist, teacher, speaker and the founder of Head/Heart Therapy, Inc. She is a licensed clinical social worker, certified addictions counselor, and Certified Daring WayTM facilitator. She holds a masters degree from Loyola University in Chicago and specializes in shame, substance use disorders, and trauma. She has trained in a variety of therapy modalities including: NARM (neuro-affective relational model), sensorimotor psychotherapy, comprehensive energy psychology, psychodrama/experiential therapy, and shame-resilience.