Sober Conversations

Sober Conversations revisits the necessity for a sound exercise/movement practice in long-term recovery. Educator and exercise professional, Ken Dobberpuhl brings experienced insight to the discussion from the sky–high city of Cuenca, Ecuador! Ken discusses his holistic approach and the four essential movements all humans require for wellness in addition to how, “motion improves emotions.” Ken’s resume includes a passion as a life-long athlete with three Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon finishes in his impressive list of accomplishments. His easy-to-understand, walks-his-talk approach is refreshing and ultra informative as he and his family endeavor to live the healthiest lifestyle possible with his time tested, sustainable practices from which everyone listening can learn and benefit. Join us for this sober conversation with a man living securely “centered” on the Earth in Cuenca, Ecuador!

What do you get when you cross a sober lifestyle with a Paleo lifestyle? How ’bout optimal genetic expression and increased chances for long-term recovery–for starters! Author, blogger, coach and Mom, Alison Golden comes to Sober Conversations to discuss her new, best selling book, The Modern No-Nonsense Guide to Paleo. Alison and Herby hi-lite the striking similarities between the well-worth-it efforts to live her Paleo lifestyle and his sober lifestyle and discuss why people interested in long-term recovery should know about her book. Learn how the Paleo community deals with the concepts of “relapse”, “attraction–not promotion”, “progress–not perfection”, “one day at a time” and many more ways these two wellness oriented communities work beautifully together for anyone who wants it.

Par excellance, personal trainer Rocky Snyder joins us for a discussion about fitness in recovery. Rocky answers what Jack Lalanne’s got to do with it all and why more exercise professionals aren’t up to speed on how and why fitness in diet and exercise can help people in addiction recovery. Rocky’s Fitness Center in Santa Cruz, California is competing with Disneyland as the happiest place on earth. You won’t want to miss this conversation with a healthy, real-deal man in long-term recovery who teaches people how to look and feel great from the inside-out.

Drug therapy vs. Mindfulness, hmmm…”Screen addiction”, what is it and what to do about it? Exercise, movement and play! – the antidotes to our technological world. Today’s episode #9 is entitled, Integrated, Holistic Addiction Recovery Treatment with Dr. Peter Newsom of Mindfulness Centered Healing in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Newsom is a triple board certified M.D. in emergency medicine and psychiatry. He has over 40 years of training and personal experience practicing mindfulness. Dr. Peter Newsom earned his MD from the University of Illinois Medical School in Chicago, graduating as a James Scholar in Independent Study.  He completed his residency trainings in Adult Psychiatry at the Chicago Medical School/Finch University of Health Sciences in Chicago and at the Hospital St. Anne in Paris, as well as residency training in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry at Stanford University. Our conversation will survey his integrated and holistic approaches to addiction treatment and reveals just what dedicated healers there are out there in our collective effort to address America’s number 1 public health issue: Addiction. Listen in on a warm and wonderful human being dedicated to his life’s work including working with people in addiction recovery.

Herby interviews Gretchen Bergman of A New PATH. Gretchen discusses the need for a more awareness about the destructive aspects of addiction incarceration. Bergman is also the lead organizer of Moms United to End the War on Drugs campaign. She relays first hand the destructive fallout from drug related incarcerations and largely missing harm reduction programs that can further help save lives. Gretchen has harnessed the power of personal empathy, maternal instinct, public speaking and an impressive business/entrepreneurial skill set to help with this number 1 public health issue: Addiction. Listen in and help Gretchen Bergman spread the word about stopping the war on drugs and addiction incarceration!

Herby interviews, Chris, a man in his early 40’s and living a sober and healthy lifestyle. Chris eloquently shares his present understanding of addiction, sobriety and himself in this generous and transparent conversation. From the origins of his own addiction to the improvements in all of his relationships in the world, join us for Chris’s clear and helpful explanation of what happens when he became willing to learn and grow and become the man he was born to be by embracing his addiction and his recovery.

What about the family?! This week’s episode is a conversation with Recovery Coachingexpert, Cathy Taughinbaugh. Cathy is a certified Recovery and Life Coach specializing with parents and families of adolescents and young adults with chemical dependency. Cathy’s work is anchored in deep empathy from her own family’s experience as well as a wealth of knowledge and a keen ability to access resources as a former educator. Her web presence at CathyTaughinbaugh.com and www.facebook.com/TreatmentTalk provide great places to start. Join us for an upbeat, informative and practical conversation about what affects millions of families and what can be done to help in compassionate and effective ways.

Dr. Herby Bell explores the experiences of two men, Jordy and Wes, in their 20’s living sober lifestyles. What is addiction treatment and a young sobriety lifestyle like for people in their mid-20’s? What worked and what doesn’t work? How do family and friends help or hinder the process? How do they see it all in retrospect? What can Jordy and Wes tell all of us what we need to know? Join this sober conversation where two very courageous men share their stories, experiences and insights in moving from a life of resentment and illness to a life of ambition and vision.

What’s chiropractic treatment for addiction plus a Paleo lifestyle got to offer addiction recovery? Addiction specialist and Clinical Psychologist, Chris Harrison interviews chiropractor and addiction specialist, Herby Bell about his work with people recovering from addiction in his office, Recovery Health Care in Redwood City, California. Chris asks how chiropractic fits into an integrated approach to addiction recovery and how Herby’s, “Blueprint for Recovery” incorporating ancestral health and Paleo Lifestyle principles, helps people sustain sobriety and thrive in wellness. Join the conversation!

This week features an interview about Secondhand Drinking with Lisa Frederiksen, addiction brain science expert, author (9 books and counting!), researcher and national speaker. Lisa discusses her breakthrough concept and work she has coined, Secondhand Drinking and compares it to the health hazards of secondhand smoke when out of control or alcoholic drinking/drugging is in your household. Lisa is a superb communicator and you won’t want to miss this rare, truth telling interview about a serious problem with which we can all identify. Lisa’s forthcoming book, Secondhand Drinking 101 will be published this year.