In this episode duo discuss ways people struggling with substance use to manage through a holiday weekend. The pair provide suggestions and tips to navigate this potential high relapse moment. Adam shares his return to the work force and internal/external battle to navigate life and recovery.

The duo tackles some of the background and dirty side of for profit agencies. Adam especially becomes passionate noticing first hand other clients being taken advantage of due to their disease and families desire to get them appropriate care.

On this episode the duo discuss the importance of a relapse prevention plan especially in early recovery. Adam shares his departure from Florida back to Mass in a few days and what a successful/sober 1st day back would be.

On this episode the pair invite Lindsay as their 1st repeat guest to share her story. Lindsay details how innocent experimentation with coworkers led to years of addiction. The support and push from her parents to commit to the recovery process led her to be sitting on the other side of the table as a treatment provider in NH.

On this episode Adam shares the recovery capital he’s gained in Florida but informs the audience of his plan to return to Mass. The duo processes this journey back to Mass and the pro’s/con’s of this move.

This episode the pair invites Chris R as a guest to share his story of addiction, recovery, resilience and hope. He empowers the audience to have an underdog mentality and find the proper addiction and mental health help to come out on top.

On this episode Adam shares intimate writings as he works through the 12 Steps of recovery. Step 1 is a doozy!!!

In this episode the co-hosts over indulge in their experience of hearing Chris Herren speak. Chris Herren in their eyes is the epitome of a great human being and amazing story teller. Listen to them share the parallel of a signed Chris Herren basketball over the last 20 years.

On this episode, Adam shares his experience in self help meetings and what works for him and his suggestion to others who are struggling with addiction. A brief conversation about Boston sports seeps into this episode but back to regular programming with managing July 4th celebration and maintaining one’s recovery.

Adam and Barbaros take the audience on a journey to discuss the familial, cultural and social pressures to keep certain secrets from others. This conversation is to promote help seeking behavior for all persons directly and indirectly impacted by mental health or addiction.