Positive Recovery MD

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.

This week, Dr. Powers chats with Stephanie Vieau, CEO of Holistic Vieau, Co-Host of Aktivate, Educator, and ADVOCATE for children with SPD, ADHD, emotional and behavioral needs. Stephanie is your HYPE girl and provider for ALL things HOLISTIC HEALTH and FITNESS and a strong #WomenEmpowerer. Steph helps others flourish through honesty, pushing them out of their comfort zone, and believes that we were all made for things much bigger than we claim.

Steph is a 42-year-old believer, mom, entrepreneur, and party-girl-turned-"Sober-Curious" woman who uses passion and grit to motivate and inspire complete confidence in other women through God and her honesty. Recently reconnecting to her ex-husband, there is never a dull moment in her life, and she is forever living a life full of adventure, growth, and honesty. She is a freedom fighter and truth seeker who loves this great country that we live in.

A native WI girl, like many others, Steph decided to party instead of attending a 4-year college. She spent many years and endless nights blacked out, using drugs, and highly functioning, knowing there was something BIG out there waiting for her.

She has used social media to encourage other women to know their worth and produce multiple income streams while momming, homeschooling, co-parenting, podcasting, and wearing many hats. It's important that she always keeps her audience in the "know," no matter her life season.

Topics Discussed:

• Drug Recovery and what it means to live a "Sober-Curious" Lifestyle

• How Faith and Spirituality define how Steph shows up for others

• Rekindling old relationships and becoming stronger than ever

• Utilizing Holistic Health and Fitness to feel your best self

Connect with Stephanie Vieau:

• Website: https://www.holisticvieau.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steph.hall.330

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

• Holistic Health & Fitness: https://linktr.ee/holistic_vieau

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, Julie DeNofa chats with Stephen O'Dell. Stephen is one of the Owners & CFO of Stages of Recovery and has been with them for Stages of Recovery for 12 years, serving in many roles.

Stephen's time with Stages began when he was a client, learning how to live his new life in Recovery. Starting his journey at the young age of 18 with big dreams and goals, Stages of Recovery provided him the tools, guidance, and community needed to build a life worth living.

Stephen later achieved his bachelor's and master's degree in Personal Financial Planning in 2016 and 2017 from Texas Tech University with the help of a scholarship from the Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities (CRC). He went on to get his CFP® Mark (Certified Financial Planner) in 2018. Stephens' unique, personal, and extensive professional experience makes him a great fit to help you and your family navigate the complicated process of finding help for your loved one in need.

Many people think of Wealth as a monetary value. O'Dell defines Wealth as "The relentless pursuit of a desired lifestyle, and the strategic maintenance of that lifestyle." With the help of Stages, you and your family can begin to define your goals and start the process of healing together!

In this episode, Stephen shares how sneaking beers from his parent's fridge at the age of 11-years old led to a short, but destructive substance abuse journey in his teenage years. Stephen shares what it was like to find recovery at a young age and the miracle of surviving a horrendous car crash from drinking and driving. Julie and Stephen discuss the importance of finding a strong community and why recovery allows us to live life to the fullest.

Topics Discussed:

• How substances give us a false understanding of identity & genuine connection
• Breaking down the barrier behind the addiction treatment process
• Why the actions caused by our substance abuse rarely affect just us
• Living life as a grand adventure through the recovery journey
• How turning to God can restore our broken relationships

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/

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://www.positiverecoverymd.com 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 chats with Linda Kagey is a Love First Interventionist, the Founder of Kagey Family Counseling, PLLC, and the Owner of Positive Recovery Center - Energy Corridor IOP/PHP Clinic.

Linda and her team provide counseling services for families suffering from the effects of Alcoholism and Addiction. For over 30 years, Linda Kagey has combined her exceptional skills as a counselor, speaker, trainer, and supervisor to become a leader in the field of addictions.

She is best known for her work with family systems in addiction and recovery. She is also sought out for her expertise in addressing the needs of special populations- adults who were prenatally exposed to alcohol and the dually diagnosed. Her dynamic counseling style has touched and helped change the lives of adolescents and adults, males and females, the affluent, and the underground privileged.

In this episode, Linda shares what it was like growing up in an addiction household, losing her brother to addiction at a young age, and recovering from her own alcohol addiction. Dr. Powers and Linda also discuss Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and how maternal drinking can hinder a baby's developmental growth in the womb.

Topics Discussed:

• How drinking affects the baby's growth during different trimesters in the womb
• The spirit of giving, the compassion of helping others
• Why interventions should begin (and end) with the family
• How connecting with others allows us to be a part of something bigger

Connect with Linda Kagey:

• Call: 832-928-0211

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: https://lindakagey.com

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/

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://www.positiverecoverymd.com 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, Julie DeNofa chats with Grant Hanson, Owner of Fit with Grant, and Partner with Recovery Club America. Grant is a proud father to a six-year-old angel first. Second, he is a long-term recovery person who specializes in Addiction, Fitness, and Mindset Development. One of his greatest joys is affirming others into their highest self.

He helps show those who have struggled with addiction how to allow their pain to REfine them rather than DEfine them. Grant's mission is to show these same individuals that sobriety and physique goals are just the beginning. That same level of commitment can permeate every other area of life, leaving no choice but to operate purely out of passion and purpose. "Your current circumstances are not a true or accurate indicator of your full potential."

In this episode, Grant shares his recovery story, what it means to step into your God-given purpose, and why his favorite thing is serving others. We also discuss the importance of setting clear goals in Recovery as well as other areas of life.

Topics Discussed:

• Finding self-identity through Recovery
• Accepting people where they are in their Recovery Journey
• Sustaining long-term success beyond the first year of Sobriety
• Getting specific with goal-setting & visualizing where you want to be
• Processing thoughts and emotions through journaling

Connect with Grant Hanson:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grant.hanson.12

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.with.grant/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hanson-1b8a70130/

Additional Resources:

• Transform Your Body! - https://fitwithgrant.com/onboarding1
• Recovery Club America - https://recoveryclubamerica.com

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/

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, RecoveryRecovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.

To join the community, visit https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 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 RecoveryRecovery 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 RecoveryRecovery, at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our "why." We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive RecoveryRecovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive RecoveryRecovery 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 chat with Glenn Carosella, LCDC-I, Program Counselor at Positive Recovery Centers. Glenn was born and raised near Katy, TX, and had a normal childhood, though being an only child, he spent a lot of time alone in his bedroom. Although he says he was an awkward but ignorantly happy kid, he often enjoyed playing with his toys, reading his books, and tinkering with nerdy things. However, his first experience with the world suggesting that he might be wrong was in the 5th grade where everything changed.

Although Glenn has two loving parents, he hasn't always felt a sense of belonging. In Junior High, Glenn was bullied for standing out. He says he lived in fear the entire year of 7th grade because older students waited for him in the bus line to beat him up. Feeling like something was wrong, he started trying different clothes and other personality quirks, hanging out with various groups in school. However, he still never felt accepted into any group and felt more lost than ever. Eventually, he was introduced to marijuana, and for the first time in his life, he felt like he belonged. Wearing the badge "drug addict" with a sense of pride, he felt like he finally had an identity. However, this led to a long battle with drug addiction, one he almost lost.

Since finding the rooms of the 12-step programs he attended, he finally found the true purpose and direction he was desperately seeking. Being involved in Recovery has allowed him to step into his dream role of a substance abuse counselor and help others who were lost just like him. According to Glenn, "I am finally getting noticed for the right reasons, and damn, it feels so good."

Topics Discussed:

• How addiction traps us into broken, inauthentic relationships
• Why addiction gives us a false sense of identity and security
• Recognizing the power in having a strong Recovery Community
• Defining Recovery as being a part of something bigger that's adding to the world
• How to find the simple joys of life and learning to laugh with others

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/

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, RecoveryRecovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.

To join the community, visit https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 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 RecoveryRecovery 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 RecoveryRecovery, at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our "why." We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive RecoveryRecovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive RecoveryRecovery 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 chat with Trina Fox, Hypnotherapist, Success Coach, Yoga Student, Teacher, and Founder of the Sunrise Wellness Community.

Trina Fox aspires to set herself upon a path of transparency, authenticity and toward the unification of her inward world and what the outer world sees. Her life purpose is rooted in connecting with people and helping them identify and aspire to their highest purpose.

Having been active in the Recovery Community for over 20 years, Trina has first-hand experience treating her weakness by helping others deal with theirs. This discovery of the importance of being of service to others was perhaps the catalyst that has inspired Trina to explore other avenues through which she could continue to develop her skills beyond the Recovery Community.

​As Trina continues on her path toward the light, she takes comfort in knowing how her journey will help illuminate the light of some of those who may still be living in the shadows. In this episode, Trina shares her first experience with alcohol at 14, leading to years of alcohol addiction and broken relationships. She also shares how her discovery of Hypnotherapy, Yoga, and Meditation allows her to live a life free of alcohol and heal her past.

Topics Discussed:

• Understanding Recovery as "Finding a Solution to the Messiness"
• Why Gratitude Practices can change our overall Wellbeing
• How Hypnotherapy can help us better manage our Stress and Anxiety
• Using Holistic Healing Practices as a resource for Recovery

Connect with Trina Fox

• Sunrise Wellness Community - https://sunrisewellnesscommunity.com/index.html
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sunrisewellnesscomm
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sunrisewellnesscomm/

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/

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, RecoveryRecovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.

To join the community, visit https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 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 RecoveryRecovery 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 RecoveryRecovery, at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our "why." We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive RecoveryRecovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive RecoveryRecovery 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 chat with Jesse Tucker, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and is Founder and a Provider of Carencia. Carencia is Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Clinic that specializes in the care provided by nurse practitioners that address Recovery through Psychiatry-Informed Care and Psychotherapy.

Prior to Carencia, Jesse started his career in Pediatric Psychiatry where he met his beautiful wife on the Inpatient Unit (they say you shouldn't find romance on the inpatient unit, but it has worked out so far). He transitioned to Addiction Treatment where he had the opportunity to serve in many administrative and clinical capacities including the Regional Director of Nursing. He has presented on Mental Health and Addiction topics for various local and national conferences and roundtables.

When he is not working at Carencia or helping the community through his services, he is spending time with his beautiful wife and three amazing children. Jesse enjoys being, active in outdoor sports such as biking and hiking, and likes to spend time reading, and traveling.

In this episode, Jesse shares the problem with addiction that is commonly overlooked, the importance of seeing opportunities during hard times, and why talking about Mental Health is one of the best things we can do for those struggling.

Topics Discussed:

• Why rebuilding relationships is essential to Recovery
• The truth about Spiritual Growth and Sobriety
• How Covid-19 opened the door for TeleHealth
• Thriving past Post-Traumatic Growth
• Destigmatizing Mental Health Disorders & normalizing Mental Health

Connect with Jesse Tucker

• Website: https://www.carencia.com

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/

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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we'll review, as well as 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, all 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 in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

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

This week, Dr. Powers chats with Cio Hernandez, PhD, MFT, LPCC, Chief Executive Officer and President of The Be It Foundation. Cio loves helping people reach their goals by helping them believe in themselves. Originally from all over Texas, Cio works to provide opportunities to lift South Texas residents to their highest potential.

Cio helped start and runs all sorts of projects and programs working with the homeless, disabled, health, education, equity and inclusion for communities of color, aging, youth, interfaith, sports, children's running clubs, immigrants, mental health, public policies, violence prevention, opioid reduction, and even pioneered healthy efforts for county fairs.

Cio believes that if you reach the right goal, you can reach that goal, even if it takes some time to get there. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting her son in college, traveling, and running half marathons around the world with her friends and family.

In this episode, Cio dispels the myth(s) behind trauma, why everyone has something in their life they have to overcome, and how spirituality plays a major part in our healing journey. Dr. Powers and Cio explore mental health, how trauma can form in early stages of life, and how to deepen our relationships.

Topics Discussed:

• Destigmatizing Mental Health & normalizing asking for help
• The truth about Trauma (and why it doesn't discriminate)
• How Spirituality connects you with yourself and others
• Utilizing other people's Spiritual Gifts as apart of their treatment plan
• Viewing life through the lens of Awe and Wonder

Connect with Cío Hernández

• Reach Your Goal Now - https://reachyourgoalnow.com

• The Be It Foundation - https://beitfoundation.org
• Got This! App - https://gotthisapp.com

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/

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, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we'll review, as well as 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, all 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 in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

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