This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Sheraz Hassanein, Admissions Assistant at Positive Recovery Centers. 

 

Sheraz is an undergraduate student at the University of Alberta, graduating this year with a BA in Psychology and Sociology. She hopes to continue working in this field and pursue a Master's in counseling/clinical psychology this fall. A few interesting facts about Sheraz is that she was born in Egypt but raised in Canada and can speak three different languages. She is also passionate about traveling and loves learning new things.

 

In this conversation, Dr. Powers, Julie, and Sheraz discuss the power of positive psychology and how to apply positive interventions to your own recovery journey. They also discuss the gift of helping others flourish through recovery and what it's like starting a brand new life worth living for.  

 

Topics Discussed:

• Living life with authenticity and intentionality 
• Embracing change and the beauty of growth
• Helping others feel seen by acknowledging their strengths
• Being aware of others’ thoughts and feelings

 

Connect with Sheraz Hassanein:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherazhs/ 

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheraz_hs

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

• Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. 

 

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. 

 

To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.  

 

What is Positive Recovery?

 

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help. 

 

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

This week, Dr. Jason Powers is joined by Stephen Cochran, Principal and Owner of Cochran Design Studio. For Stephen, a series of tumultuous events in his teen years set off the addictive gene that sent him spinning into chaos. 

 

At age 14, Stephen's mother committed suicide, and at age 16, Stephen got married and had a child. And one year later, his younger brother died in a car crash. Shortly thereafter, Stephen's wife filed for divorced and left him with his daughter. Stephen's solution to these events and everything else was alcohol and drugs, which, as you may guess, was a disaster. 

 

In 1990, Stephen got clean and stayed sober for five years, in which he got an education in Architecture and built a life with his new wife and daughter. Unfortunately, ego and lack of diligence took Stephen out for ten years of scorched earth. After a series of jails, institutions, and yes, death on October 4, 2005, Stephen crawled out of the soul-sucking madness. Stephen started the recovery process, and today his life is joyously centered around sobriety and family.

 

Dr. Powers and Stephen discuss accepting people where they are at and how group therapy is a mirror to our soul, as well as the blessing of recovery and the gift of a second chance. 

 

Topics Discussed:

 

• Learning to identify emotions and make connections
• The most surprising thing learned in recovery 
• Empathy as the connecting factor in relationships
• Gratitude: staying grounded and loving life

 

Connect with Stephen Cochran:

 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.cochran.5 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steviethesaint/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

• Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. 

 

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. 

 

To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.  

 

What is Positive Recovery?

 

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help. 

 

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Peter Maldonado, a Houston Clinical Outreach Representative at Discovery Behavioral Health.

 

Peter is in long-term recovery and hasn't had a drink or a drug since May 2, 2020. Although he was born in a small town in East Texas, Peter was always attracted to city life. Ironically, Peter was sent to a treatment center in Austin, Texas, where his recovery journey started. Austin is also where his career in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder began. 

 

Peter has worked in the field since October of 2009 and has been a part of two startup treatment centers. And he has also helped develop the recovery specialist program at Nova Recovery Center. Through his experience, Peter learned to be open-minded and listen to struggling individuals to understand better how he can support them in their journeys. 

 

Although Peter's approach to recovery is blunt and honest, he is also very compassionate. He loves to see people progress and grow in their journey, but he also understands that the recovery journey isn't linear. 

 

Topics Discussed:

• The power of showing up and overcoming Imposter Syndrome
• How Mentorship increases our chances of Long-Term Recovery
• Differentiating between Personal Recovery and a Career in Recovery
• The Keys for Long-Lasting Recovery 
• Respecting the “Disease of Addiction” and recognizing a person’s humanity
• Finding Identity through the Yoga Community 

 

Connect with Peter Maldonado:

 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.maldonado2 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/txsoberyogi/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

• Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. 

 

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. 

 

To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.  

 

What is Positive Recovery?

 

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help. 

 

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Dow Hickam, Owner of Top Drawer Lingerie. Dow's journey to sobriety is a cautionary tale involving getting sober when he was 19 years old working a good program for several years. 

After celebrating four years of sobriety, Dow suffered a series of events and poor decision-making that ultimately led to a relapse in his 5th year of sobriety. Little did he know that he would spend the next seven years turned to a downward spiral that brought him to new lows he never dreamed of experiencing. When Dow finally got sober on May 23rd, 2008, the wake of destruction he left behind still affects his life to this day.

Dr. Jason Powers, Julie, and Dow discuss how sobriety creates space for self-awareness and confidence in who we are. Dow also shares his recovery journey and how connecting with a Higher Power through yoga and prayer has allowed him to find a deeper meaning in life. Dow equates the ability to make major life decisions by praying for the small, daily decisions. By focusing on the small steps day by day, we have the confidence to face major challenges. 

Topics Discussed:

• Finding Self-Awareness and Self-Confidence through Sobriety
• How Recovery grants us deeper and more meaningful experiences 
• Learning to face our fears and overcome trials 
• Connecting to a Higher Power through Yoga and Recovery 

Connect with Dow Hickam:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dbhickam 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dowhickam/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

• Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. 

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. 

To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery Centers:

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.  

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help. 

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Heather Ogburn Stokes, Founder, and CEO of Serenity Light Recovery, LLC.

Topics Discussed:

• Overcoming the victim mindset and accepting the past to grow
• How sobriety allows us the gift to live life to the fullest 
• Turning “anxiety” into “excitement” through recovery
• Why extending small acts of kindness can make the greatest impact

 

Connect with Serenity Light Recovery:

 

• Website: https://serenitylightrecovery.com 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SerenityLightRecovery  

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenitylightrecovery/ 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serenity-light-recovery/?viewAsMember=true 

 

Additional Resources:

 

• SLR Upper Kirby - https://serenitylightrecovery.com/houston-addiction-treatment-center/intensive-outpatient-program-houston/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

• Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. 

 

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. 

 

To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.  

 

What is Positive Recovery?

 

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help. 

 

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Navid Khodaparast, Chief Science Officer and Founder of Spark Biomedical. Dr. Khodaparast has a Ph.D. in Neurophysiology that focuses on using Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) to promote innate restorative brain plasticity and treat neurological disease. His research is considered foundational for the principle of target neuroplasticity training and has led to multiple VNS clinical trials for stroke rehabilitation. 

 

Dr. Khodaparast has over ten years of experience translating neuromodulatory therapies to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders. He is a scientifically-driven entrepreneur who has led clinical research at multiple early-stage medical device companies involved in Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Cardiac Disease.

 

Over the past five years, Dr. Khodaparast has been the lead Principal Investigator for multiple successful NIH-funded studies. His publications have received over 800 citations, and he is an inventor of transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation. More recently,  Dr. Khodaparast co-founded and serves as Chief Science Officer for Spark Biomedical, where he is responsible for overseeing Spark’s clinical initiatives and works to advance the technology into new potential indications.

 

Topics Discussed:

• Providing additional relief from opioid withdrawal through neurostimulation 
• How opioids disrupt the vagus nerve system & cause dysfunction in the brain
• Destigmatizing opioid addiction and withdrawal symptoms 
• Creating “new” brain pathways (neuroplasticity) through Vagus Nerve Stimulation
• Helping infants in the NICU suffering from neonatal opioid addiction

Connect with Navid Khodaparast:

 

• Website: https://www.sparkbiomedical.com 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spark-biomedical-llc/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkbiomed/?hl=en

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

• Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. 

 

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. 

 

To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.  

 

What is Positive Recovery?

 

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help. 

 

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

 

 

This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Kristin Landrum. Growing up in Lafayette, Louisiana, Kristin describes herself as a high-achieving student who made excellent grades and often joined the Gifted and Talented programs at school. However, despite her academic achievements, Kristin shares how her first experience with alcohol at only 11-years old at a friend's house spiraled into years of a drug and alcohol addiction. 

 

She shares how she was arrested for grand larceny after a drinking bender in college after deciding to "borrow" tools from the theater department. After going to jail after her 3rd DWI, Kristen knew she needed help. 

  

After joining AA meetings, Kristin shares that her biggest piece of advice is that your first reaction is probably not the right one. Early in her recovery journey, Kristen says she struggled with a lot of anger and often lashed out. But after learning the difference between acceptance and allowance, she can now "feel her feelings," thus giving her the power to make different choices. 

 

Now, living an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle, Kristin is a mother to an 11-year-old daughter and adopts abandoned and abused animals in her free time. She believes that by simply being available for others and sharing her sobriety story, she can help others find their own recovery as well. 

 

Topics Discussed:

• Learning how to trust others to trust ourselves
• How recovery helps us pick up our broken pieces for a bigger picture
• Overcoming the feeling of reluctancy in choosing sobriety
• Being open about recovery & allowing God to work through your story

Connect with Kristin Landrum:

 

 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.landrum.96 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krislan83/

 

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

• Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

 

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 

 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. 

 

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. 

 

To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.  

 

What is Positive Recovery?

 

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help. 

 

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Timothy Stewart. Timothy is a Speaker, Author, Coach at TalkManTalk.com and draws on his own experiences and specialized training to inspire others through his book and program, Free Yourself From Yourself.

 

In addition to his work as a life coach and corporate trainer, Timothy regularly leads seminars and presentations geared toward audiences big and small on topics related to addiction, recovery, leadership, goal setting, and personal development. 

 

Unafraid to share details of his personal battles with addiction, pain, and loss, Tim connects on a deep level with others who are in the throes of hopelessness, degradation, and dereliction. His captivating style and ability to shine a light on life’s possibilities delivered from rock bottom make him a sought-after guest at various events.

 

Tim is proud to offer presentations geared towards specific audiences, always designed to help people produce exceptional results in all areas of their lives. As a Keynote speaker and rehab coach (one-on-one or group), Tim provides a comprehensive approach to the addiction recovery process with a mission firmly rooted in Motivational Speaking, Addiction-Recovery, and the Principles of Leadership. 

 

Topics Discussed:

• Learning how to live after a spiritual awakening
• How addiction impacts those around you 
• Creating new, healthy habits through the 12-step principles
• Building and investing in your character strengths 
• Focusing on your basic, psychological needs 
• Committing to operate with honesty and integrity

Connect with Timothy Stewart:

 

• Website: https://talkmantalk.com 

 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkManTalk/ 

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkManTalk 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkmantalk.timstewart/ 

 

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/1TalkManTalk

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

• Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

 

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 

 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. 

 

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. 

 

To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.  

 

What is Positive Recovery?

 

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help. 

 

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined with Casey Romero, Chief Relationships Officer and Co-Founder of Eleventh Dimension Solutions. Casey has over 15 years of experience in Western and Eastern Medicine, from Intensive Care and Hospice to Acupuncture and Energy Medicine. She has studied multiple spiritual philosophies and meditation practices alongside Buddhist monks and others. 

 

In her ongoing participation with Landmark Worldwide since 2012, she continues to discover the unique expression of her commitment to the world. In that discovery, she chose to break away from healthcare and cofound her company, Eleventh Dimension Solutions, whose vision is to “Inspire the human spirit through technology.” 

 

Through her ongoing work in her company and commitment to personal development, Casey is committed to each and every person, regardless of their past or circumstances, having the opportunity to discover their own power and grace.

 

In this episode, Casey shares what it was like practicing KungFu with a Master in China for four months, her recovery from being disconnected from Source (her mother), and helping others gain their own access into what’s next for them. 

 

Topics Discussed:

• The Power of Forgiveness, letting go and becoming Whole in turn 
• Finding Grace for yourself and Humanity through Recovery
• Recognizing the “best” in every circumstance that happens in our lives
• Taking responsibility for how you listen & show up for others (and yourself!)

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

• Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

 

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 

 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. 

 

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. 

 

To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.  

 

What is Positive Recovery?

 

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help. 

 

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

This week, Dr. Powers and Jamie Demeris chat with Nate Herrington, Founder, and Owner of My Habits Coach. Nathan has a background in education and transformational leadership and has worked with people in many capacities over the last 20 years to support them in creating extraordinary lives.

 

One of the underlying themes of Nathan’s professional and personal journey has been the power of practice and habit, primarily the small, simple actions that one takes daily. His evidence-based approach to growth is an empowering intervention for the ineffective methods that all humans inevitably engage in to pursue happiness and fulfillment. With the right mindset, structures, and action, Nathan believes that anyone can create a life that they love.

 

Obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and French from the University of Houston in 2003, he has taught ESL, Spanish and French, and even Kindergarten! Leading programs for Landmark Worldwide, an international training, and development program, Nathan became a certified 200 hour registered yoga teacher in 2013. 

 

Currently living in Houston, TX, with his dog Gretchen, Nathan is in a long-distance relationship with his partner Akash, who is pursuing a graduate degree at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. They are both excited for Akash’s graduation in May 2022 to begin their lives together. 

 

Topics Discussed:

• Reframing the mindset of “have to” with “get to” 
• Distinguishing effective actions to enhance our overall wellbeing
• Rewiring the script of Negativity Bias and forming new, positive habits
• The beauty in bringing creativity to mundane tasks and structures 

 

Connect with Nathan Herrington:

• Website: https://myhabitscoach.mn.co
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhabitscoach
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myhabitscoach/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-herrington-05530823/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

• Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

 

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 

 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. 

 

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. 

 

To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.  

 

What is Positive Recovery?

 

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help. 

 

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.