In this episode of MedHeads, I chat with Dr Andrew Rees, a GP with an interest in chronic pain and addiction. We discuss the role of reconnection as a core part of the relief of suffering, be it psychological or physical pain or for that matter addiction.

We discuss the need to connect with internal strengths, hope and meaningful connection with nature values work relationships and identity.

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This week we chat with Dr Sam Manger, who is the President of the Australasian Society of lifestyle medicine.
We talk about the role and power of lifestyle interventions and health coaching in physical health and mental health.

This week on MedHeads we chat with Broadcaster. Physiotherapist and Businesswoman Tiffany Cherry.  We discuss Health, The environment, Gender Equality and Sport

In a new season of MedHeads we are talking with Miguel Hawa about recognising trauma and how to deal with it in a paramedicine world.

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Episode 6
The recovery 
In this final episode, we chat with Chrissie about her meaningful recovery.
We discuss her committed engagement with a twelve-step program and how the program continues to support her to this day, on her recovery journey, a journey that is full of hope, success, and joy.

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Episode 5
The relapse
Alcohol use disorder, like all addictions, is a chronic relapsing illness. Chrissie was no different to many others who have experienced a relapse. In this episode, we discuss what happened to her ad what lessons she learned from her relapse which ultimately led to her long-term recovery.

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Episode 4
Rock Bottom

In this episode, we discuss Chrissie’s rock bottom. This was the lowest point in her journey through alcohol addiction. This was the point at which she truly realised that she needed help. We also discuss how important it is for services to manage that initial call for help. How people are treated at the lowest point can determine their ultimate treatment success.

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Episode 3
Initial experiences

In this episode, we explore Chrissie’s initial experiences with alcohol. She used it to help her deal with her social anxieties. It gave her an identity and helped her get through life. But there was a cost. 

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Episode 2
Vulnerabilities

In this episode, we chat with Chrissie about her genetic and psychosocial vulnerabilities to alcoholism. As you listen to her story, understand that Chrissie has overcome the bad hand that she was dealt at birth and growing up. 

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Episode 1 of 6
Welcome to Chrissie who, in this series, will describe her vulnerabilities to alcoholism, the effect that it had on her life, the realisation that she had a problem, the initial rocky road that was her early recovery and finally the story of her successful recovery.
We will devote an episode to each stage of her journey. 
In episode one we get an overview of her journey.