By Nate Larkin, David Hampton
Inspiration and illumination on the road to recovery.
Why are so many of us depressed? Dr. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University, discusses the ground-breaking findings and recommendations contained in...
Internationally renowned therapist and bestselling author Jenna Riemersma shares her simplified introduction to Internal Family Systems, a leading-edge approach to addiction treatment.
Dr. Sam MacMaster, Corporate Director of Clinical Operations at Promises Behavioral Health, shares the wisdom of his long experience and research in treating addictions and co-occurring mental disorders.
Ever feel like you are blundering your way through life, making it up as you go along, rather than moving purposefully in a meaningful direction? Career coach Becca Ribbing, author of The Clarity Journal, helps people find their way out...
Addiction is a painful experience for plenty of people -- not just addicts. Parents, siblings, partners, and colleagues of addicts are affected by the disease as well. In this inspiring conversation with KL Wells, founder of Voices InCourage, we talk...
Wouldn't it be great if you could find new sober friends anywhere you happen to be? And even if you didn't want to meet them face-to-face, how nice would it be nice to chat by phone with other sober people...
Delightful guests Laura and Tom Boldt share the family adventure detailed in their best-selling book; Unraveled: A Mother and Son Story of Addiction and Recovery.
How do you get sober (or stay sober) in an atmosphere where everyone else is partying? David and Nate talk with Rob Shearon, the Program Manager for CU Collegiate Recovery Center (CUCRC) at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Internationally renowned Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor offers unique evidence-based insight into how anyone battling an addiction makes choices -- and how we can make better ones. (Dr. Jill is the author of the perennial bestseller My Stroke of...
In this inspiring conversation, life coach and entrepreneur Amy Guerrero describes her trauma-based approach to recovery. For more Amy, go to https://www.thriveinrecoverywithamy.com/
Our behavior is driven by our needs, says author and life coach Michael Oden. Uncovering our needs and learning a healthy way to meet them is key to long-term sobriety. For more about Michael's needs-based approach, go to http://theneedsbasedmethod.com/.
The expression goes, “Sometimes you gotta fight fire with fire.” In the realm of the opioid crisis in America, that can be a suggestion to start an inferno. A pill for a pill? Does it even make sense? We commonly ...
Recovery coach Will Black proves that there is no minimum age requirement for recovering from addiction and becoming a valuable helper to others.
David and Nate talk with writer, actor, entrepreneur and comic Christine Fekete about embracing change, taking risks, overcoming adversity and finding joy.
A conversation about restorative meditation -- including a guided session -- with writer and coach Laura Roe Stevens.
An inspiring story and practical wisdom from recovery and transition coach David Sinclair. Find out more about David at davesinclair.ca.
An enlightening and informative conversation with psychotherapist and Kundalini yoga teacher Madhur-Nain Webster, author of The Stressless Brain. For resources mentioned in this episode visit https://www.madhurnain.com.
David and Nate visit with bestselling author and life coach Dennis Berry, host of the Funky Brain Podcast.
A visit with recovery veteran, Vanderbilt instructor and nurse practitioner Chance Allen.
A recovery conversation with former stand-up comedian and chaplain Seth Perry.
A conversation with Jeff Finlin, author of "The Secret of Recovery: An Enlightened Guide to Transcending the Pitfalls of Trauma, Addiction, Codependency and Life in General."
Nate and David talk with Justin Barton, creator of the weekly Reco 12 Virtual Speaker Meeting (https://www.reco12.com)
One man's inspiring story of personal recovery, caring community, and a commitment to encouraging others.
The story of a Scottish couple and their successful search for a solution to her devastating eating disorder.
An enlightening conversation with therapist Dr. Teri Murphy, who helps individuals and couples form deep emotional connections and abandon competing attachments.
A heartwarming, encouraging conversation with author, speaker, entrepreneur, and leadership facilitator AdaPia d'Errico.
An inspiring conversation with Randy Haveson, TEDx speaker, five-star author, and founder of The Rise Organization.
David discusses spiritual awakening and spiritual connection in recovery with Ester Nicholson.
Can music help an addict make progress in recovery? David discusses the healing power of popular music in this stimulating conversation with Paul Pellinger, Chief Strategy Officer for Recovery Unplugged Treatment Centers.
David and Nate talk with Dr. Hal Bradley, author and community champion and chaplain, about his journey from drug trafficking to ministry
Former hotshot firefighter Brendan McDonough, lone survivor of the Yarnell Hill fire tragedy of 2013 and subject of the film "Only the Brave," talks with David about addiction, recovery, and finding purpose in life.
A conversation with Robin Clare, recovery coach and author of the bestselling book "Feast and Famine."
Marnie Ferree, co-founder and executive director of Bethesda Workshops shares her story of addiction, recovery, growth, and service.
Have you ever felt awkward or sidelined at a social event just because you weren't drinking? Do you sometimes miss the taste of your favorite beer, wine, or cocktail? Ever heard of nonalcoholic wine? Or nonalcoholic whiskey? How about virgin...
David reconnects with an old friend to talk about addiction, recovery, and ministry.
Trina Frierson, Co-Founder and CEO of Mending Hearts, shares her inspiring journey from addiction and incarceration to cultural leadership and community service.
An instructive and inspiring conversation about addiction and recovery with author and therapist Stephen James.
Therapist Michael Barta of the Integrative Life Center explains his insights into the far-reaching effects of adverse experiences in early childhood.
Nate and David talk about recent books that have been most helpful and read letters from listeners. Nate's Recommended Books: Atomic Habits by James Clear The Practicing Mind by Thomas M. Sterner The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander David's Recommended Books: The...
Is addiction necessarily a lifetime condition? Bob Gardner believes it isn't, and in this episode he shares stories and insights to support his message that freedom can be closer than you imagined.
Filmmaker Stuart "Skip" Stokes believes we need to have a conversation. Could it be that our society's long-established pattern of stigmatizing addicts is actually promoting addiction, preventing recovery, and isolating anyone who loves an addict? The Kickstarter address for the Stigma...
Do recovering addicts make better leaders? Author, speaker and coach Michael Brody-Waite makes a compelling case for mask-free leadership.
This inspiring conversation with educator Bruce Matson highlights parallels in the recovery journeys of addicts and cancer victims.
Nate and David discuss the motivations of compulsive sexual behavior with therapist and researcher Jay Stringer, author of "Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing."
Is it possible to recover without quitting first? A stimulating conversation with Dr. Adi Jaffe, author of "The Abstinence Myth: A New Approach for Overcoming Addiction Without Shame, Judgment or Rules."
What if you are not as broken as you believe? Nate and David discuss this proposition and others with TJ Woodward, the founder of Conscious Recovery.
A remarkable mother and son describe a recovery-based Christian community in Richmond, Virginia.
Robert Imbeault, entrepreneur and author of the new memoir "Before I Leave You," shares the story of his recovery from addiction and suicidal despair.
An inspiring conversation about recovery coaching with educator Jean Lacour, PhD, President/CEO of NET Institute Center for Addiction and Recovery Education and the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches.
Eminent sex addiction expert Dr. Robert Weiss, author of several highly regarded books, including Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Love, and Porn Addiction and Out of the Doghouse: A Step-by-Step Relationship Saving Guide for Men Caught...