Today we welcome addiction and codependency specialists, Grace Riddell and Barry McNinch who practice in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. As queer-identified clinicians, they delve into an intergenerational discussion about Queer Codependency and the challenges and opportunities faced within the LGBTQI community. 

Grace Riddell can be reached at [email protected] or www.grace-riddell.com.

Andrew Susskind and Sue Merlino explore the ongoing effects of the pandemic with a special focus on connection -- one of the ingredients of sustainable addiction recovery. As Covid-19 continues to expand, this ongoing dialogue is intended to offer connection and community. More than ever, it takes extra stamina to build capacity for connection to self and others, and here we brainstorm ways to weather this “Corona Coaster” and stay resilient.

Jen Davis walks us through the simple yet profound practice of Mindful Self-Compassion. Borrowing from her intensive work Kristin Neff and Chris Germer, Jen describes the personal and professional impact of self-compassion on her life. She also offers listeners user-friendly tools to help beginners get started.  

In this podcast we welcome Dr. Goldenberg a psychiatrist and addiction specialist practicing in Santa Monica, California. We discuss the link between addiction and mental health issues, medication as a tool for addiction recovery as well as a user-friendly approach to relapse and pre-lapse.

Email: [email protected]        Phone: 424.276.0777

Andrew leads you through a brief grounding exercise followed by a progressive muscle relaxation. This guided experience of eight (8) minutes offers you the virtual space to check in with your body, breathe into the moment and release stored tension.

Today’s podcast features Dr. Alexandra Katehakis who takes a closer look at healthy sex.  As the Clinical Director for the Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles, she treats clients identifying with problematic sexual behaviors and also helps them develop honest conversations with a focus on such topics as sexual pleasure, monogamy and sexual fluidity.  Dr. Katehakis can be reached at www.centerforhealthysex.com or [email protected].

Susskind and Merlino discuss the final chapter of his book entitled “It’s Not the Mistakes That Count.” They explore ways to move from self-attack and chronic shame to forgiveness and self-acceptance.  Listeners will consider how to effectively integrate forgiveness into their lives and their recovery.

Andrew interviews career and executive coach, Daisy Swan who brings almost thirty years of experience to her clients.  Based in Santa Barbara, she works with clients both locally and globally offering valuable tools and strategies toward greater work and life fulfillment. The nuts and bolts of career coaching are discussed along with an illustration of how it works within the context of recovery.

Andrew Susskind and Sue Merlino take a closer look at how the pandemic effects all of us and especially those in recovery. They discuss the current challenges and focus on ways to stay resilient, resourceful and regulated during this unprecedented moment in history. With an emphasis on connection and self-care, Andrew and Sue brainstorm tips for short-term and long-term adaptation.

Rhonda introduces us to a brand-new approach to provide timely support and practical