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Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is called “Life Transformation Goals.” This year for his 40th Birthday, POP Buchanan chooses 5 Life Transformation Goals. The purpose of these goals are to develop a healthier, and more productive life. POP Buchanan challenges his audience and community to choose their own unique Life Transformation Goals. Here is a list of POP Buchanan’s Goals, and accompanying books that he recommends. Please google the books for more information. POP Buchanan’s birthday is September 29th. Let’s celebrate sobriety, and transformation together. Love you all. - Sober is Dope!

POP’s Life Transformation Goals

1.) Yoga

Book- Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

2.) Vegan Diet

Book- How Not To Die by Dr. Michael Gregor

3.) Healthy Sleep Patterns

Book- Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson

4.) Meditation

Book- Bliss More by Light Watkins

5.) Finish my BOOK

What’s your life Life Transformation Goals?

Email POP at [email protected]

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks briefly about financial stress, managing expectations, and setting positive intentions. In this “Walk in the Park” episode, POP Buchanan enjoys his Pre-Birthday countdown. POP Buchanan turns 40 years old on September 29th. He owes this to his sobriety and God. Love you all- Sober is Dope!

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. In this short episode, I talk about my first Sober Christmas. My 10th day of Sobriety was a miraculous day. On this 25th day of December in the year 2012, I was reunited with my family. I found fellowship and safe haven with AA, and revisited the Catholic mass. This episode was inspired by a magical photo I found. The artwork of this episode is a picture that is worth 1000 a words. Please enjoy my story. Thank you

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope”’Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about starting over in sobriety, reclaiming your life, maximizing health, and increasing your lifespan. In this latest installment of our “Walk in the Park” series, POP Buchanan encourages us to detach from everything that holds us back. Letting go of our toxic past, thoughts, and fears. No matter where you are on your journey, it’s never too late to start over, and create a new life. Don’t get stuck. Motivate, inspire, and Transform. Love you all- Sober is Dope!

National Sober Day on September 14th encourages us to celebrate Sober life and bring awareness to addiction. The entire day focuses on showing support for anyone living in sobriety. Not only that, but the observance sets a standard for the whole world that being sober is okay.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255

National Suicide Prevention Week (NSPW) is an annual week-long campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide. By drawing attention to the problem of suicide in the United States, the campaign also strives to reduce the stigma surrounding the topic, as well as encourage the pursuit of mental health assistance and support people who have attempted suicide.

As part of the campaign, health organizations conduct depression screenings—including self-administrated and online tests—and refer interested individuals to a national toll-free telephone number. Since 1975, NSPW awareness events are held throughout the week corresponding to World Suicide Prevention Day, which is recognized annually on the 10th of September. The dates for the 41st annual NSPW in 2015 were September 6–12.

Suicide

Risk Factors and Warning Signs

Every suicide is a tragedy, and to some degree a mystery. Suicide often stems from a deep feeling of hopelessness. The inability to see solutions to problems or to cope with challenging life circumstances may lead people to see taking their own lives as the only solution to what is really a temporary situation, and most survivors of suicide attempts go on to live full, rewarding lives. 

Depression is a key risk factor for suicide; others include psychiatric disorders, substance use, chronic pain, a family history of suicide, and a prior suicide attempt. Impulsiveness often plays a role among adolescents who take their life.

If a person deemed at risk due to any of the above exhibits sudden mood changes—even a suddenly upbeat mood—or completely new behaviors, they may be actively suicidal. Those who speak about being a burden to others, having no reason to live, feeling trapped or in unbearable pain may also be contemplating suicide. 

Statistically, suicide occurs most frequently among people ages 45 to 54. Women are more likely than men to attempt suicide; men are more likely than women to complete the act. 

For immediate help, 24/7: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK, or Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. To find a therapist near you, see the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/suicide?amp Suicide Statistics

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US for all ages. (CDC)

Every day, approximately 123 Americans die by suicide. (CDC)

There is one death by suicide in the US every 12 minutes. (CDC)

Depression affects 20-25% of Americans ages 18+ in a given year. (CDC)

Suicide takes the lives of over 44,965 Americans every year. (CDC)

The highest suicide rates in the US are among Whites, American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Only half of all Americans experiencing an episode of major depression receive treatment. (NAMI)

80% -90% of people that seek treatment for depression are treated successfully using therapy and/or medication. (TADS study)

An estimated quarter million people each year become suicide survivors (AAS).

There is one suicide for every estimated 25 suicide attempts. (CDC)

There is one suicide for every estimated 4 suicide attempts in the elderly. (CDC)

Happy Birthday DAD (RIP) 80 Years🙏🏽❤️

We would like to wish our Father “Raymond Rocky Buchanan” a Happy Birthday. Our Dad was born on Sept. 11th, 1939. He transitioned on Oct. 6th, 1992. Our Dad was an amazing Father, Husband, and Friend. God bless you Dad. We Love You. #HappyBirthday 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. In this “Walk in the Park” segment, POP Buchanan speaks candidly about life, turning 40, ending an era, and new beginnings. Please enjoy.

Welcome to the "Sober is Dope" PODCAST, with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is dedicated to one of our "Sober is Dope" heroes "Eminem". Eminem Commemorates 11 Years of Sobriety on April 20th, and inspired all of his fans. The article below was featured in Men"s Health Magazine.

"It's been over a decade since Eminem began his road to recovery.

The 46-year-old rapper shared a photo on social media of a medallion stamped with the Roman numeral "XI" and the words  "Unity," "Service," and "Recovery" to commemorate 11 years of sobriety.  The photo was accompanied by a caption: "11 years - still not afraid." The caption refers to the 2010 song "Not Afraid," which directly  addresses Eminem's struggles with addiction: "It was my decision to get  clean, I did it for me/Admittedly I probably did it subliminally for  you." The song was featured on Recovery, an album that Eminem dedicated to his battle to overcome addictions to Vicodin, Valium, Ambien and methadone between 2002 and 2008.

Eminem first tried to get sober in 2005 by going to  rehab, but relapsed after the shooting death of his friend, DeShaun  "Proof" Holton.

Two years later, Eminem nearly  died from an accidental methadone overdose, which prompted another  attempt to get clean, this time without entering a rehab facility.

"The second time I didn’t go to rehab," Eminem told The New York Times in 2010. "I  just went to a regular hospital. I detoxed in the hospital, and then I  came home. I couldn’t go back to rehab. I felt like I was Bugs Bunny in  rehab."

He continued, "When Bugs Bunny walks  into rehab, people are going to turn and look. People at rehab were  stealing my hats and pens and notebooks and asking for autographs. I  couldn’t concentrate on my problem."

Eminem  said that being a father to his biological daughter Hailie and his two  adopted daughters, Lainey and Whitney was central to his motivation to  get sober. "I love [my kids] so much, and they’ve helped me through so  many things," he said.

The rapper also said that he replaced "addiction with exercise" after ballooning to 230 pounds after his overdose.

Eminem's post-overdose workouts included running, boxing, sit-ups and push-ups.

"I got an addict's brain, and when it came to running, I think I got a little carried away," Eminem told Men's Journal. "I became a fucking hamster. Seventeen miles a day on a treadmill. I  would get up in the morning, and before I went to the studio, I would  run eight and a half miles in about an hour. Then I'd come home and run  another eight and a half. I started getting OCD about the calories,  making sure I burned 2,000 every day. In the end I got down to about 149  pounds." He also used at-home workout DVDs like Shaun T's Insanity, P90X and Body Beast to help get back into shape.

"I  guess I'm pretty compulsive working out," Eminem said. "I feel like if I  step away from it for too long, if I have a crazy week and take a  five-day break, it'll be like starting over. I'm afraid that if it goes  beyond that, I might lose the motivation. Once you're at a place where  you've made progress and you've got some time invested in it, you don't  wanna quit and give up what you started."

Since getting sober, Eminem has released five solo albums and headline major festivals like Bonnaroo and Coachella." BY SpencerD

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Welcome to Episode 50 of the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is part of the survivor series. The episode is entitled “Sober Testimonies” part 3. Thank you to Debbie K, Jillian Tara L, Mark B, and Vinnie G for sharing your stories of survival, triumph, and recovery. Your stories are amazing. Thank you for your courage. God bless you all. Thank you for sharing. This special episode is dedicated to “The Inquiry on Murdered and Indigenous Woman and Girls”.

Dua Lipa- Swan Song

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