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Reduce Stress. Find Peace today. Exciting Anxiety Relief Tips and Mental Health Update. Sober is Dope YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUM_U00-RzHlRVEeOFgjqtw Hi Everyone. I am POP Buchanan, the host of the Sober is Dope Podcast. I am excited to share some reflections on my journey and mindset. The Sober is Dope Podcast highlights the transformative qualities of Recovery. I am your host, POP Buchanan. I have been sober for 7.5 years. Sobriety gave me back my life. I quit cigarettes, negative thinking, improved my spirituality, and reversed pre-diabetes. Sobriety helped me to find true happiness and purpose. I transformed my health, mental health, and mindset. I am now at peace. This Podcast is about healing and redemption. I am fully recovered from the darkness of addiction. I aim to inspire others to find healing and hope through my story. Thanks be to God. Welcome to Sober is Dope!  FREE E BOOK: https://linktr.ee/Soberisdope

Learn Comorbidity, Trauma, Relapse, The Brain, How to Train Your Hippocampus, Gender Responsive Approaches to Addiction and Mental Health, unconventional therapy, home interventions, and Brain plasticity. Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. Today’s episode features the amazing Brooke Buys, MSW, PhD Candidate and Founder of BLND (BLEND). In this episode we discuss Comorbidity, Trauma, Relapse, The Brain, How to Train Your Hippocampus, Gender Responsive Approaches to Addiction and Mental Health, unconventional therapy, home interventions, Brain plasticity and more.

BLND: https://linktr.ee/blndhealth

“BLND is not the same couch, same time every week.”- BLND Individual Client

Brooke Buys, MSW, PhD Candidate | Founder CEO | Intensive Outpatient Programming

 

BLND’s founder, Brooke Buys, has 20 years in the field with experience in clinical outpatient therapy, residential treatment, and school counseling. She created BLND as an alternative to traditional, one-size-fits-all wellness models, with the vision of offering personalized, authentic support that works in real life and drives real change.

Brooke studied English at Kalamazoo College, where she received her Teaching Certification. She received her Masters Degree in Social Work from The University of Michigan and is currently completing a Ph.D. in Social Work and Psychology examining Gender Responsive Approaches to Addiction and Mental Health.

Brooke serves as part-time faculty member in the School of Social Work instructing graduate level courses in individual practice and group theory. Early experiences directly shaped her journey, from piloting reproductive health care services in Guatemala to guiding her social work career as a home-based interventionist, medical social worker, school-based counselor, and clinical therapist at a dual-diagnosis residential treatment program. Each experience offered reflective opportunities that eventually contributed to the BLND model, values, and mission to deliver genuine, accessible, and personalized mental health care.

BLND delivers accessible, personalized mental health experiences through innovative therapy and professional coaching to improve quality of life. BLND approaches mental health as a collaborative process to navigating life more intentionally. Our mission is to provide a blend of accessible, personalized therapeutic experiences, creative approaches, and effective skills-based interventions to overcome obstacles to live well.

Our team delivers a blend of professional expertise in the fields of social work, psychology, mental performance, holistic health as well as highly qualified instructors in yoga, creative arts and meditation. We meet our clients where they are – literally and figuratively.

BLND connect with clients in the comfort of their home, over coffee, at the yoga studio, in the conference room, on the sports field as well as with text and virtual sessions. We deliver our integrative style through one-on-one sessions, customized workshops, and group events.

BLND offerings include:

* Addiction & Recovery

* Performance Psychology

* Identity Development & Enhancement

* Life-span Navigation

* Valued Based-Living

* Couples & Family Therapy

* Healthy Lifestyle Management

* Interpersonal Skill Development

* Conflict Resolution & Negotiation

BLND Collective Team

Marissa Chobai, RN, LLPC

Marin Heinritz, MA, PhD, RYT 500

Victoria Orbe, LMSW, CAADC

Mark Varney, LMSW

Stephanie Murphy, LLMSW

Wes Goslin, LLMSW

Healing and Therapeutic Comedy from a Hilarious Therapeutic Counselor and Stand Up comedian Lizzie Allan. Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode discusses the healing power of humor and comedy. Today’s special guest is Lizzie Allan.

Lizzie Allan is the founder of Hilarapy, a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Professional Stand-up Comedian, with a degree in Comedy Writing and Performance.

 

Hilarapy began in the UK as Addictive Comedy and has recently rebranded to Hilarapy in Vancouver, BC, Canada where she lives now. Lizzie discovered the transformative power of comedy and over time  found her niche in the comedy space. Lizzie started using comedy to share her vulnerable and authentic story in front of a supportive sober audience early on her recovery from drugs, she’s ten years clean and sober. This passion evolved into Hilarapy, her own unique brand of therapeutic comedy embraced by community. Hilarapy is stand-up comedy combined with group therapy. Hilarapy is a place to share real and vulnerable lived experiences in a healthy and supportive environment- it’s the NEW COOL. Whoopah!

 

Contact Hilarapy:

Hilarapy

Healing with Humour

‪www.hilarapy.com‬

‪www.hilarapyhub.com‬

https://www.facebook.com/hilarapystudios/

https://www.instagram.com/hilarapy/

https://instagram.com/hilarioustherapy

https://twitter.com/Hilarapy

https://www.youtube.com/hilarapystudios

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4fDDtp9Jfc

What is Hilarapy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L9XFObN55c&t=10s

Rap about being clean.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBII2ZhMx8&t=253s

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. Today’s episode talks about Unleashing the Power Within. Today’s special guest is Nicole Addison. Nicole Addison is the Founder of ThePowerWithin and a Doctor of Chiropractic Student. Nicole Addison holds a Bachelor in Kinesiology and is a Healer, Motivational Speaker, Writer, Bodybuilder, Author, and Model. Nicole is the author of two books: Who Are You? and Pursue Your Positivity. For more information on Nicole Addison click her Linktree below for access to ThePowerWithin Universe and Co. 

Nicole Addison Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Nicole.c.addison Tumblr: https://thepowerwithin.tumblr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepowerwithin.co/?ref=settings Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePowerWithi14 Instagram: https://instagram.com/nicole.addison

Song: (Epic Powerful Triumphant Hybrid) https://youtu.be/DNHE7pWjKAg

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. Today’s episode is about Self care in Recovery. We cover topics from mental health, rumination, post acute withdrawal, the prison system, compassion, empathy, and breaking the stigma of addiction. Today’s guest is the one and only, Lisa Purtue.

Lisa Purtue SAC-IT is a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor that holds a Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Associates of Applied Science, Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling, Associates of Applied Science, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement/ Corrections, and completed over 3088 Clinical Supervision Hours in Alcohol and other Drug counseling services.

Lisa worked with formerly incarcerated individuals with their Addiction issues, Anger management, Men in Trauma, along with referrals to address their mental health needs. Completing the 12 core functions of substance abuse treatment, provided group/individual sessions such as, Thinking for a Change groups, Restorative justice, Relationships, Domestic violence, and Cognitive restructuring.

Lisa counsels clients with opioid addiction and Gathers biopsychosocial information to better serve client substance abuse needs. Lisa also records the treatment processes and client goals according to State DHS policy, Wisconsin State Law. Follows ethical practices per ACA code of ethics, 2014.

As a Correctional Officer 2, Lisa was responsible for the supervision between 40 to 110 maximum security inmates. Responsible for the medical wellbeing and proper documentation of inmate behaviors, cell searches, and legal documentation of disciplinary actions. Hiring of unit workers.

Lisa is currently working on a Master of Science, in Licensed Practical Counseling. For more information and to contact Lisa Purtue for interviews and speaking engagements contact her at here email below and on Instagram.

Lisa A. Purtue SAC-IT

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - https://instagram.com/lisapurtue

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Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your

host, POP Buchanan. This episode is called 1000 Days Sober with Lee Davy. 1000 Days Sober was founded in 2013 by 1000 Days Sober Podcast host Lee Davy.

Lee Davy founded 1000 Days Sober angry and frustrated that he had been hoodwinked into believing alcohol provided him with incredible value. When he realised that it had no value whatsoever, he vowed to help as many people as he could see that truth.

What started as a blog about Lee’s experience morphed into a podcast, a course and now a community for people who want to live fulfilled lives as people that don’t drink alcohol.

In the beginning, Lee was a one-man team. He has since gathered the best sobriety coaches and created a holistic program focused on spiritual and personal development, person-centred therapy, grief and loss recovery and health and well-being. As the founder of 1000 Days Sober, Lee now serves as the creative driving force behind the program, the voice of the podcast and the leader of the community.

He is married to 1000 Days Sober coach Liza Lim, and they have two children, Jude and Zia. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.

When Lee is not helping people see the truth about alcohol he is a writer, producer and content creator in the poker world. 

THE 1000 DAYS SOBER EXPERIENCE

https://www.1000dayssober.com/

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This is our “Sober Superheroes” segment where we honor people in Recovery who has over 30 years pioneering in the Recovery field.  Today’s special guest is the amazing GiGI LANGER, Ph.D.

Gigi Langer, Ph.D. Is the author of the 2008 Indie Excellence award winning book, “50 Ways to Worry Less Now: Reject Negative Thinking to Find Peace, Clarity, and Connection”. Gigi Langer has overcome her own negative thoughts and worries to heal her relationship difficulties, chronic pain, codependence, overwork, fear of failure, and the effects of abuse.

Gigi holds a PhD in Psychological Studies in Education and an MA in Psychology, both from Stanford University. As a college professor, Gigi won several awards for her teaching and writing. She has written six books and hundreds of articles on personal and professional growth. Through her work with individuals and groups, Langer helps thousands of people improve their lives at home and at work. As a person in recovery, she hasn't had a drug or drink for over 30 years. She lives happily in Michigan with her husband, Peter and her cat, Murphy

A sought-after speaker and retreat leader, Gigi Langer has helped thousands of people improve their lives at home and at work. An author of six books on personal and professional growth, Gigi has won several awards for teaching and writing.

For more information on Gigi Langer see the links below. Thank you

Gigi Langer, PhD

50 Ways to Worry Less Now

Winner: 2018 Indie Excellence Award

www.gigilanger.com

TW @gigi_langer

FB. Gigi Langer Author

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DR. KJ FOSTER, Ph.D. is a Mental Health Expert, Author, Educator, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and YouTube Creator. Dr, Foster celebrated 12 years clean and sober on July, 20th, 2020. In Dr. Foster's own words she describes her powerful transformation. 

"Looking at my life today, it's hard to believe that there was a time when I felt totally hopeless and didn't want to live anymore. A time when I couldn't stop drinking. A time when I was also struggling with the overwhelming fear and desperation of having a son addicted to drugs. An addiction that was robbing his very soul, while my addiction was taking over mine. An illness and compulsion that completely takes over the mind, body, and behavior of the sufferer! As I watched my son continue to spiral out of control, slowly killing himself before my very eyes, I felt terrified, overwhelmed, and completely powerless. The truth is... I WAS powerless! Until the day the pain to stay the same became greater than the pain to change. This is where my recovery journey began... with pain! Lots and lots of pain!"

When Dr. Foster was 14 months sober, her son began his own journey of recovery.  He is now healthier, stronger, and more powerful than he ever was before the addiction took hold.

They both are!!  And it all started with focusing on her own change, and recovery.

Since that time, over a decade ago, Dr. Foster went back to school and became a licensed mental health counselor, a certified addiction professional, a specialist in relapse prevention, earned a doctorate in counselor education, and created Fostering Resilience. 

Fostering Resilience™ provides programs and resources designed by Dr. KJ Foster to help individuals and their family members overcome anger, anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, codependency, and other self-limiting beliefs and behaviors.  Recovery Changes Everything!   The Fostering Resilience™ program and materials are all based in compassion-focused therapy and relapse prevention techniques.  It includes Dr. KJ Foster's books, this YouTube channel, FREE recovery support meetings for individuals and their family members, and online courses and workshops.  All courses and workshops are eligible for CEU's for students, counselors, and clinicians.

Click Here 👇for Free Daily Online Recovery Support Meetings 👇

https://drkjfoster.org/online-recovery-meetings37238593

Fostering Resilience Training Website:  https://frprogram.com/

Dr. KJ Foster Website:  https://drkjfoster.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkjfoster/

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode features the phenomenal Dr. Robb Kelly PHD. This segment of the Sober is Dope Podcast is called Sober Superheroes. Dr. Robb Kelly is a leading thought leader on addiction and considered by many to be the modern day Dr. Carl Jung. Please enjoy this informative episode.

Robb Kelly, PhD is a world-renowned addiction consultant who believes in treating the problem of addiction, not the symptoms. He has worked for many years helping addicts and alcoholics to RECOVER their lives from the disease of addiction. Based on his own experiences working with addicts and alcoholics over the last 20 years, a PhD in Psychology from Oxford University and as a recovered alcoholic himself – he is a triple threat against the disease of addiction. Dr. Kelly was the CEO of a thriving telecommunications company when the walls came crashing down on him due to alcoholism. He ended up homeless and broken on the streets of Manchester, England until he found the courage to save himself. Since recovering, Dr. Kelly has made it his life’s mission to assist other hopeless, chronic alcoholics and addicts. His story is inspiring and sad at times, but it stands as a testament to the power of recovery.

He has lectured at many high-profile universities and hospitals about addiction and is recognized as a leading authority on addiction recovery methods that are changing lives. Dr. Kelly is currently the CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group, an addiction recovery coaching company he created based on extensive research and behaviour studies that he conducted over the last 20 years. Dr. Kelly’s methods may seem unconventional and unorthodox leading some people to refer to him as "The Gordon Ramsay of the Addiction World" because of his direct, no-nonsense, and candid approach to treating addiction. Dr. Kelly works to "make the road of recovery less of a mystery tour."

Dr. Robb Kelly

Robb Kelly Recovery Group

www.robbkelly.com

www.facebook.com/drrobbkelly

twitter.com/RobbKellyGroup

linkedin.com/in/dr-robb-kelly-07718133

Book Information

Daddy, Daddy Please Stop Drinking chronicles the true life story of my personal fight from homeless alcoholic to living a life beyond my wildest dreams. Amazon Link- https://www.amazon.com/Daddy-Please-Stop-Drinking/dp/1702575861

November 2019 Robb Kelly published “Daddy, Daddy Please Stop Drinking”

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is called Recovery is Dope and is intended to give anyone that is addicted to opioids and painkillers some healing perspective. Today’s special guest is a person dear to the Sober is Dope Podcast. Mr. Downtown Billy Brown has a special story of healing, recovery, and honesty.

On 7/18/2020 Billy Brown will be celebrating 13 months free from Opioid Pills. Billy has decided to give back to the community by telling his story.

Take a look at Billy Brown’s life in his own words:

“I’m 54 and started using when I was 8. I got clean for the first time at 16 through church and then after a relapse at 21. I stayed clean through 12 step meetings of which I’ve been a member off and on (when I’m using I duck out) for 33 years.

My suburban drug use definitely became opioids because I could function and stay loaded and hide it. All of my years clean and in recovery were always cut off by my reservation that I could take pills without losing my clean time whenever the need arose. But in the end the disease always took me to the same self imposed prison cell of isolation that it always did and I would find myself relapsed and not wanting to tell anyone.”

Billy’s Clean Date is 6/18/2019

After finding the strength to get clean and the courage to confront his family, Billy has excelled in his Recovery. According to Billy life is Recovery has been a blast.

“Life is amazing right now. Business is so good. Wendy and I are growing closer everyday. I don’t know if you remember it one of my biggest fears about telling her about my using was that she would leave. She never even thought of it. She has supported me the whole way and now we attend meetings together again and have a beautiful group of friends in NA. 

The new house is awesome except that if I’m not working the job I’m working on the house haha

All of the kids are here. My daughter and son in law came home from the mission field when they found out they were having a baby. My first grandson Pop!!

We get to be a part of the whole miraculous process. My younger daughter is engaged and getting married in October and her man is like my son. I gained 30 pounds! My first year of recovery  but now have dropped 15 of them and am headed back down to my “fighting”weight of 160. 

We have committed to a new financial plan and have paid all of our debt off, have 6 months of expenses put away in an emergency fund and refinanced our house into a 15 year loan to pay off in 11 with extra payments each year

I’m of service to NA with a couple of meeting commitments and serve at church also

Just a little info on what’s happening and to let you know that things are going good”.