William Stauffer, recovery historian and Executive Director of Pro-A in Pennsylvania, joins the podcast to talk about the messaging of the SUD industry.

The great American icon Maya Angelou once stated "do the best you can until you know better"...does this apply to people working in MMTP environments?

Dr. Kathleen Eggert joins the show to talk about her research measuring counselor attitudes about MMTP programming and patients that may be stigmatizing or even discriminatory. While we know these attitudes can exist, are they simply an outgrowth of the restrictive system itself?

We talk with clinical psychologist Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter about her new book, Aftershock and about clinical topics related to an individual's experience of trauma ad meeting people where they are at. Talking about the personal and professional aspects of trauma as only she can, you'll be informed and entertained.

Our guest today advocates for systems change in the behavioral health space, not only to provide those individuals served with the best care possible, but to also promote the well being of those providing clinical services. Join me as I speak with Licensed Mental Health Counselor and change advocate Brittainy Lindsey as we discuss the crisis the workforce faces every day.

We talk with Peter Grayson, LCDP, Director of Addiction and Recovery at Nushama, a network of psychedelic wellness centers based in New York City, who gives us an introduction and overview into psychedelic assisted treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. It is paramount to note that this recording is not meant to be medical advice, strictly informational to those in the field with an interest in learning more.

We speak with Dr. Bob Lynn, national and international expert on trauma about the field's focus on past experiences and events, rather than on providing care for what the client presents in the session. Are we losing sight of treating clients "where they are at"?

We discuss SMART Recovery with Pete Rubinas, the organization's Executive Director. In addition, we talk about other empowering options and how to change the narrative to include the whole person.

We speak with Chaz Franke about bringing the authentic self to both professional relationships to ensure the positive use of countertransference as both a clinical and supervisory tool.

Andrew Bordt, M.Ed. of the Institute for the Advancement of Group Therapy joins the podcast to talk about the state of group therapy in the SUD treatment industry, offering insight into improving the client experience.

Despite many efforts from the prevention and public health communities to deter or reject marijuana legalization, many states have passed legalization of use and of retail sales. We speak with noted preventionist and trainer Shannon Spurlock of Rhode Island about how the field has changed/needs to change in a time of increased access.