Don't Die Wisconsin

Continued from episode 44. Motivational interviewing : What is ? Does it work? Is it black magic? and throat singing.

Join the guys on another two parter. Learn the meaning of the word "esoteric." Listen to the boys wrestle with the idea that changing HOW we talk about addiction may or may not change how people see and treat addiction. Spoiler: Ryan hates it.

Join the guys as they discuss the ugly reality which still exists in the recovery world. Ryan goes on a tear about a specific snake oil salesmen who claims he has cracked the alcoholic code and is happy to share it with you...for a price. Patrick reads a letter from a listener that knits together a great episode which also includes discussions about Australian sports, for some reason

Welcome to part two of the basement antics of Don't Die Wisconsin. This episode Patrick finally takes full control and forces his childish cohorts to discuss many relapse warning signs taken from traditional sources. Listen as Ryan confronts the source of some these and lays out fresh new opinions that, in the end, has everyone agreeing, including Kevin.

Welcome to another ridiculous installment of Don't Die Wisconsin. Listen as the guys attempt to declutter their own thoughts on early recovery, relapse, treatment, and the like. Big discussions about the ego and the tendency of the newly sober addict to instantly feel as though they need to catch up with the rest of the world rather than simply focus on their recovery. Also, more on John Wick, Sweet November, and the correct pronunciation of "Cillian Murphy." (Like KILLian)

Boozy boozy bop, the guys are back, and in rare form by sharing their David Lee Roth fandom stories. On a more positive and educational note Patrick shares the test results from initial data regarding fentanyl test strips and the profound change and effect its having on our state as well as props to the state DHS for believing in the test strips. Lastly, even though Wisconsin can be the butthole of weather the guys still had a great musically spooky Halloween.

The boys took another period of much needed time off. Kevin, Patrick, and Ryan are coming back, for real...I think...In this episode the guys catch each other up on their lives and recovery. Ryan takes on a new challenging career and opens up about new perspectives on money vs his purpose. Kevin is grappling with keeping a positive mindset despite attending very few 12 step meetings. While Patrick shares his frustration with taking on an extremely demanding job and balancing that against his life outside of work. Also, #metoo comes for the recovery industry and much much more...

The guys are back! Discuss what's been happening in their lives, Ryan's afraid of sharks, and find out if they're narcissistic.

After the guys recorded a live podcast at the Opioid Conference in Green Bay they got to talk to their buddy Bob Forrest, who was also a keynote speaker for the conference. The boys all got together at their hotel and recorded this episode. Ryan's computer crashed about 10 minutes in, so the recording gets a bit wonky...but Bob helped to right the ship. The 4 of them talk Wisconsin, Universal Healthcare, Dr Drew, Socialism, generational poverty, and the rust belt; also a hint of a possible new podcast featuring Ryan and Bob entitled Bob and the Commie.

The dudes are back and live (again) at the Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute with Fireman Jeff. The guys share abbreviated versions of their stories and answer some great questions from the audience in attendance. Things get a bit heated around the question of Marijuana legalization, but settle down as they talk about the love and compassion that is necessary to tackle the opioid epidemic. The microphone on the floor didn't work, so Ryan has attempted to make the audio a bit louder for those questions. The result is a bit harsh. Apologies.

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