This week the dudes sit down with Doctor Naidoo, a psychiatrist who works with teens and adolescents and more specifically those with substance abuse issues. They discuss why kids are turning to substances between social pressure and social media and get into a myriad of wonderful parenting tips to help you help your child and improve your communication! Please enjoy episode 85 of the Rude Dude Recovery Podcast

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Or visit www.DoBetterMD.com to connect or learn more about her practice!

This week the dudes get super spooky for a better late than never halloween episode! We give a special shoutout to single parents, we discuss a few fantastic quotes and how you can use them to help you in everyday life and stick around for the Candy Draft and all time halloween movie discussion, please enjoy, episode 84 of the rude dude pod!

This week, the dude discusses the value of holding on loosely as Hen takes on a solo pod. He shares a poem about that urges the reader to lighten up and roll with the punches and ties it to a classic rock song. We also discuss the quality of our problems and finding gratitude with one of the dudes favorite tools: reframing. Finally we round it out with out with the idea that you must do anything and everything it takes to help yourself have the best fighting chance at a good, happy, sober lifestyle!

This week the dudes sit down with a very special guest Brandhi Irvon, a musician and counselor at Jacob’s Ladder residential drug and alcohol treatment facility. We ask Brandhi about mindfulness and meditation and how its important to recovery, and he gives some tools and real world examples of how you can use them both in daily life. We also ask him how he believes integrating music into the curriculum can help the clients in their recovery. Brandhi explains his family history of addiction and we talk about a time he dealt with racism at the facility and how he was able to approach it from a place of love.

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The meditation Brandhi spoke about: https://youtu.be/Xco3UjLLvGo

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Henry's JL song: https://youtu.be/96QrFqawPx0?si=ngxYvyZ7VqDoGxJD

In this weeks episode of Rude Dude, Cam and Hen sit down with Dr. Blankenship, a West Virginia legend and founder of Jacob’s Ladder, a nonprofit men’s treatment facility. Inspired by his own son’s battle with addiction, Dr. Blankenship shares the deeply personal journey that led him to create this life-changing center. He opens up about the emotional highs and lows, sharing heartfelt stories of the trials and triumphs he’s witnessed along the way. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the power of community, healing, and the relentless pursuit of recovery.

Please visit jacobsladderbrookside.com to see how you can help or if you or a loved one is suffering from addiction!

On todays episode hosts Cameron and Henry discuss the power of reframing our outlook on life. Building on insights from the past two episodes, they reflect on the importance of shifting perspectives and finding gratitude even in the face of extreme adversity. Through personal stories and thoughtful conversation, they explore how this mindset has shaped their revcovery journeys and how it can help others on the path to healing. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on appreciating where we've been and finding joy in where we are. Please enjoy episode 80 of The Rude Dude Pod.

In this episode, we sit down with Rachel, whose life took a drastic turn after a devastating bicycle accident left her paralyzed from the waist down. Despite facing an unimaginable diagnosis, Rachel initially approached her new reality with optimism and resilience. However, she opens up about the darker side of her journey, sharing the emotional struggles and mental battles she faces daily. Tune in as Rachel sheds light on the complexity of living with a spinal cord injury, offering raw and honest insights into her ongoing fight for hope and healing.

In this weeks fun episode of Rude Dude, Cam goes through a list of the hardest parts of dealing with someone in active addiction written by his wife Ashley! Cam powers through some very hard to hear truths about the past and sheds some light on his train of thought while in addiction and highlights how he struggles with active addiction sufferers today! This is a very insightful episode full of powerful statements and truths! You won’t want to miss this one!

In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Trigger, a seasoned criminal defense attorney, to explore the complexities of drug court and the challenges participants face in trying to succeed. Michelle sheds light on the differences between drug court and diversion court, offering insights into how these systems work and their impact on individuals struggling with addiction. We also dive into the broader issue of California’s homelessness crisis and the intersection of addiction, mental health, and the legal system. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the realities of navigating the criminal justice system while battling substance abuse.

In this weeks episode the guys are reunited, the elephant in the room is finally addressed.We dive into a deeply personal and raw conversation as Henry opens up about his recent struggle with relapse. We explore the illusion of control in recovery and how easily it can slip away. This episode sheds light on the fallacy of thinking we can handle everything on our own, and the importance of vulnerability, support, and staying connected to the recovery community. It’s a powerful reminder that recovery is not a linear journey, but one that requires constant care and self-compassion. You won’t wanna miss this banger of an episode!