Today we have a very sweet and gentle soul on the podcast. Autumn describes her rocky start to recovery and how she finally clicked into a powerful group that helped her to stay clean and sober four years now. She is very brave and humble and tells her story in an extremely relatable way. Click the links below for further reading and feel free to email me with any questions: [email protected]

Recovery Dharma:

https://recoverydharma.org/

Smart Recovery:

https://smartrecovery.org/

Gratitude:

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude

Mindfulness:

https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/

Goals:

https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/

Journaling:

https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling

Making amends:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important

Mentorship:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK552775/

Helping others:

https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/

Yoga:

https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/providers/digest/yoga-for-health-science

Trauma Informed:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifespan-perspectives/202111/what-does-it-mean-be-trauma-informed

Hate speech:

https://www.un.org/en/hate-speech/understanding-hate-speech/what-is-hate-speech

Today's guest is Hugh Taft Morales. He is the leader of the Philadelphia Ethical Society. I asked him to come on the show because I love the way he talks about helping people. You will see how ethics are so vital to the treatment of substance abuse disorders. Click the links below for further reading, and email me with any questions: [email protected]

Philadelphia Ethical Society:

https://phillyethics.org/

Baltimore Ethical Society:

https://bmorethical.org/

Felix Adler:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Felix-Adler-American-educator

Basic Principles of Ethics:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7923912/

Freethinkers:

https://ffrf.org/uncategorized/what-is-a-freethinker/

Secular Humanism:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-secular-life/202002/what-is-secular-humanism

Reason:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/logic

Peer review:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4975196/

Ethics in counseling/therapy:

https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/

Religious Literacy:

https://bulletin.hds.harvard.edu/why-study-religion-in-the-twenty-first-century/

Support groups:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/

Cirrhosis of the liver:

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcohol/rehab-treatment/cirrhosis-symptoms

What is a 501(c)(3):

https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/exemption-requirements-501c3-organizations

Science Denial:

https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/truth-lies-consequences-science-denial

How often people die from drug overdoses:

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/nation-s-overdose-epidemic/every-5-minutes-person-dies-drug-overdose-must-end

Our guest today is Barbara. She has a lot of time clean and sober and has also gone on to become an addictions counselor. With many years now in the field, Barbara has lots to share about her career and her time going to meetings. Click the links below to read more about the various topics discussed in this interview. Feel free to email me with any questions: [email protected]

Codependency:

https://mhanational.org/resources/co-dependency/

Disease model of addiction:

https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/research-studies/addiction-research/brain-disease-model

Exercising:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/exercise-and-fitness

Reading:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5105607/

Gratitude:

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude

Mindfulness:

https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/

Helping others:

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness/kindness-matters-guide

Humans are social creatures:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2527715/

Ethics in counseling/therapy:

https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/

Quiet time/silent reflecting:

https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/

Post-acute withdrawal symptoms:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/post-acute-withdrawal-syndrome#what-is-it

Friendship:

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship

Support groups:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/

Commitments:

https://archives.joe.org/joe/2015august/tt4.php

Habits and routines:

https://www.healthline.com/health/the-science-of-habit#1

Today we have a very cool guest with a refreshingly positive outlook on going to rehab and making some changes. This young man has traveled from across the world to live in the USA and I feel grateful to hear his perspective on recovery. Click the links below to do some further reading on the topics discussed in the interview. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions: [email protected]

Different cultures and addiction:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK248421/

Trying something new:

https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/well/health/try-something-new

Asking for help:

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/09/asking-help-hard-people-want-help-realize

Vulnerability:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o

Making amends:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important

Journaling:

https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling

Helping others:

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness/kindness-matters-guide

Atomic theory:

https://www.britannica.com/science/atomic-theory

Secular 12 steps:

https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf

Self-esteem and recovery:

https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/mental-health/connection-between-self-esteem-addiction

Gratitude:

https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-gratitude/

Discipline:

https://kellercenter.hankamer.baylor.edu/news/story/2022/insider-power-discipline

Goals:

https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/

Our guest today is a distinguished woman from Virginia who is so modest and humble that it was almost impossible for me to get her to talk about her interesting career as a clinical psychologist. She thinks of herself as a person in recovery first and she is always ready to help a newcomer. Click the links below to read more about the topics discussed in this interview. Email me with any questions: [email protected]

Jo Lynn's email: [email protected]

Clinical Psychology:

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-clinical-psychology-2795000

Recovery Dharma:

https://recoverydharma.org/

Secular 12 steps:

https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf

Women’s support groups:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/01/31/overcoming-challenges-together-the-benefits-of-womens-support-groups/

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3584580/

Friendship:

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship

Helping others:

https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/

Plain Language AA Big Book:

https://onlineliterature.aa.org/Plain-Language-Big-Book

AA Big Book:

https://www.aa.org/the-big-book

Peer review:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4975196/

Reading:

https://nesslabs.com/benefits-of-reading

12 Step Facilitation Treatment:

https://www.recoveryanswers.org/resource/twelve-step-facilitation-tsf/

Bill Wilson quotes:

https://aaagnostica.org/2016/02/06/relevant-quotes-for-secular-aa/

Our guest today is a friend of mine who is in recovery and has a lot of great wisdom to share. He is cool, calm and collected. He agreed to do this interview for the podcast and we tried to act very serious and professional. Click the links below to do further reading on the topics discussed in this interview. Reach out to me if you have any questions: [email protected]

Walking in the woods:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6888434/#:~:text=similarly%20found%20that%20a%2090,associated%20with%20rumination%20%5B47%5D.

Quiet time/silent reflecting:

https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/

Habits and routines:

https://www.healthline.com/health/the-science-of-habit#1

Discipline:

https://kellercenter.hankamer.baylor.edu/news/story/2022/insider-power-discipline

Neuroscience and addiction:

https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/drugs-brain

Vulnerability:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-well-when-your-body-doesnt-cooperate/202305/embracing-vulnerability

Admitting you are wrong:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicolelipkin/2024/03/26/why-you-need-to-admit-your-mistakes-and-what-happens-when-you-dont/

Making amends:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important

Goals:

https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/

Helping others:

https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/

Combining therapy with AA:

https://www.chaptersrecoverycenter.com/alcoholics-anonymous-and-therapy/#:~:text=Combining%20these%20two%20methods%20offers,chances%20of%20long%2Dterm%20success.

Today our guest is Claire. A veteran in the field of addiction counseling and recovery. You will hear a lot of good stuff in this interview. She has a ton of experience and she was kind enough to agree to this interview. Click the links below to do some further reading and reach out to me if you have any questions: [email protected]

Eating healthy:

https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/healthy-living/8-mind-body-benefits-of-eating-healthy

Exercising:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/exercise-and-fitness

Bullying:

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/05/bullying-research

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-202406053047

Gratitude:

https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude

Women’s support groups:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/01/31/overcoming-challenges-together-the-benefits-of-womens-support-groups/

Alcoholism/Addiction in families:

https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/employment-education/education/alcohol-abuse-faq/family-history/#:~:text=Many%20scientific%20studies%2C%20including%20research,population%20to%20develop%20alcohol%20problems.

Ethics in counseling/therapy:

https://counseling.education.wm.edu/blog/ethics-in-counseling#:~:text=Client%20welfare%20is%20at%20the,for%20their%20clients%20when%20necessary.

Dual Diagnosis:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24426-dual-diagnosis

Combining therapy with AA:

https://www.cornerstonehealingcenter.com/resource/the-importance-of-combining-the-12-steps-and-therapy/

Women discussing trauma from abuse:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0740547219305811

Positive affirmations in the mirror:

https://www.centreofexcellence.com/what-is-mirror-work/

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with the author of two books about recovery. Andy F. is Originally from the UK but now living in Thailand you will hear a compelling story and a unique perspective. Click the links below for further reading and reach out to me for any questions: [email protected]

“The 12 steps for Agnostics” by Andy F.:

https://www.amazon.com/Twelve-Steps-Agnostics-happily-without/dp/B09CRM4P7T

“You can’t be a real alcoholic if you don’t believe in god” by Andy F.:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ2V11SC

Trauma from Spiritual Abuse:

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/

Helping others:

https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/

Journaling:

https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling

Bullying:

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/05/bullying-research

Mindfulness:

https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/

Swimming:

https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/about/index.html

Traveling:

https://www.vox.com/ad/22979085/the-positive-impact-of-travel

“The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Now

Carl Rogers:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK589708/

Breathing exercises:

https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2024/02/breathe-your-way-to-better-health-and-less-stress

Mindfulness:

https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/

Quiet time/silent reflecting:

https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/

Secular 12 steps:

https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf

Michelle is our first guest on the podcast! She celebrates her 1 year anniversary and shares about her journey so far in recovery. She is going to meetings, learning about the steps with her sponsor, and has already dealt with a very confusing and difficult relapse. We are proud to introduce her and we know that she will inspire people for sure. The following topics are discussed and you can read about them by clicking the links below. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email me: [email protected]

Ace Score:

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/sptac-ace-role-of-substance-misuse-prevention.pdf

Journaling:

https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling

Helping others:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/201805/in-helping-others-you-help-yourself

Friendship:

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship

Goals:

https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/

Receiving coins and key tags:

https://www.psychologyofgames.com/2016/07/why-do-achievements-trophies-and-badges-work/

Vulnerability:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-well-when-your-body-doesnt-cooperate/202305/embracing-vulnerability

Support groups:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/support-groups/art-20044655

Women’s support groups:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/01/31/overcoming-challenges-together-the-benefits-of-womens-support-groups/

Alcoholism/Addiction in families:

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcohol/hereditary-genetic

Trauma from Spiritual Abuse:

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/

Dangers of addiction/alcoholism:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112

Hi. I'm Max. I'll be hosting this podcast, and I would like to explain the basic premise and what you can expect going forward. Every episode after this will be me interviewing a new person. The following topics are discussed in this episode and can be looked up for further reading in the links below. Email me with any questions: [email protected]

Helping others:

https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/

Making amends:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important

Receiving coins and key tags:

https://www.cowryconsulting.com/newsandviews/achievement-badges

Asking for help:

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/09/asking-help-hard-people-want-help-realize

Ethics in counseling/therapy:

https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/

Trauma:

https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2020/july/adult-survivors-of-childhood-trauma

Car brakes being tested:

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15143696/the-power-to-stop/

Secular 12 steps:

https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf

Evidence-Based Practices:

https://hslguides.osu.edu/ebp/define

Bill Wilson quotes:

https://aaagnostica.org/2016/02/06/relevant-quotes-for-secular-aa/

The power of faith:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3671693/

Insurance covering rehab:

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/drug-detox/insurance

Spiritual Abuse:

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/

Dangers of addiction/alcoholism:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112

Special thanks to the folks at Grammer for helping me set up this podcast:

https://grammercreative.com/