The Addictionary Podcast

#113 Living A Natural High with Namaste Ray! Tune in to hear Ray Laney's story of finding himself through yoga and exploring the mind-body connection as a means of recovery for his addiction.  Follow Ray on IG @namasterayyogi.

Leave us a 5-minute voicemail with your questions/comments or share some of your story and we will play it on the show! Find the orange recording button by visiting www.theaddictionarypodcast.com now.

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The Addictionary podcast’s new intro song is called “Here We Are Again” from the album, Spare Change, by Stiz Grimey. Purchase a copy now at www.stizgrimey.com.

The Addictionary podcast and related content shared by the hosts and guests is intended to provide information and/or entertainment only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not delay medical consultation or substitute a medical professional’s opinion because of what you heard on this podcast. For questions or concerns about any medical conditions you may have, please contact your doctor. This podcast and its hosts do not provide crisis support for mental health or addiction.

If you are in distress, visit your closest emergency room or call 911. 

SAMHSA's Crisis, Mental Health, Addiction Resource Center: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment.

United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress.

United States: SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for mental health and addiction treatment referral and information, 24/7.

For a list of specific and comprehensive worldwide mental health and addiction resources, visit http://www.cocoonais.com/mental-health-hotlines-worldwide/

#112 Father's Day Special with Bobby's wildest and craziest life stories! Tune in for a recap of Bobby's best stories plus a new one he has ever told before on the show. Plus we read some listener reviews!

Leave us a 5-minute voicemail with your questions/comments or share some of your story and we will play it on the show! Find the orange recording button by visiting www.theaddictionarypodcast.com now.

Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8d73iH6MOZcTHQEXxTHlw

The Addictionary podcast’s new intro song is called “Here We Are Again” from the album, Spare Change, by Stiz Grimey. Purchase a copy now at www.stizgrimey.com.

The Addictionary podcast and related content shared by the hosts and guests is intended to provide information and/or entertainment only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not delay medical consultation or substitute a medical professional’s opinion because of what you heard on this podcast. For questions or concerns about any medical conditions you may have, please contact your doctor. This podcast and its hosts do not provide crisis support for mental health or addiction.

If you are in distress, visit your closest emergency room or call 911. 

SAMHSA's Crisis, Mental Health, Addiction Resource Center: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment.

United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress.

United States: SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for mental health and addiction treatment referral and information, 24/7.

For a list of specific and comprehensive worldwide mental health and addiction resources, visit http://www.cocoonais.com/mental-health-hotlines-worldwide/

#111: PART I of Substance Use in Military Culture with James Walker! Maegan is joined by another friend and colleague this week, James Walker, in part I of this episode to talk military psychology. James shares his longstanding family history of serving in the military since the Civil War plus his current clinical work at UMASS Medical School providing substance use therapy to military couples, some of whom are experiencing PTSD, as well as an interesting research project that he is a part of at UMASS with leaders in the field, Elizabeth Epstein, PhD and Barbara McCrady, PhD, which is built upon the Alcohol Behavioral Couples Therapy treatment model now tailored to treat military service members and their families.

Check us The Addictionary podcast in Podbean's recent blog: http://blog.podbean.com/2019/05/13/podcasts-for-mental-health-awareness-month/

Leave us a 5-minute voicemail with your questions/comments or share some of your story and we will play it on the show! Find the orange recording button by visiting www.theaddictionarypodcast.com now.

Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8d73iH6MOZcTHQEXxTHlw

The Addictionary podcast’s new intro song is called “Here We Are Again” from the album, Spare Change, by Stiz Grimey. Purchase a copy now at www.stizgrimey.com.

The Addictionary podcast and related content shared by the hosts and guests is intended to provide information and/or entertainment only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not delay medical consultation or substitute a medical professional’s opinion because of what you heard on this podcast. For questions or concerns about any medical conditions you may have, please contact your doctor. This podcast and its hosts do not provide crisis support for mental health or addiction.

If you are in distress, visit your closest emergency room or call 911. 

United States resources:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress. PRESS 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

SAMHSA's Crisis, Mental Health, Addiction Resource Center: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment

SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for mental health and addiction treatment referral and information, 24/7.

For a list of specific and comprehensive worldwide mental health and addiction resources, visit http://www.cocoonais.com/mental-health-hotlines-worldwide/

#110: Parents/Caregivers of Opioid Users plus The CRAFT Model with Heather Corazzini! Maegan chats with her friend and colleague, Heather Corazzini, M.A., who discusses her current research project about the ways in which parents/caregivers of opioid users can utilize their own personality strengths to support their adult children/family, plus we discuss the benefits of utilizing the CRAFT Model and how Bobby unknowingly used this approach to support Maegan through her opioid addiction. 

Check us The Addictionary podcast in Podbean's recent blog: http://blog.podbean.com/2019/05/13/podcasts-for-mental-health-awareness-month/

Leave us a 5-minute voicemail with your questions/comments or share some of your story and we will play it on the show! Find the orange recording button by visiting www.theaddictionarypodcast.comnow.

Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8d73iH6MOZcTHQEXxTHlw

The Addictionary podcast’s new intro song is called “Here We Are Again” from the album, Spare Change, by Stiz Grimey. Purchase a copy now at www.stizgrimey.com.

The Addictionary podcast and related content shared by the hosts and guests is intended to provide information and/or entertainment only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not delay medical consultation or substitute a medical professional’s opinion because of what you heard on this podcast. For questions or concerns about any medical conditions you may have, please contact your doctor. This podcast and its hosts do not provide crisis support for mental health or addiction.

If you are in distress, visit your closest emergency room or call 911. 

SAMHSA's Crisis, Mental Health, Addiction Resource Center: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment.

United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress.

United States: SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for mental health and addiction treatment referral and information, 24/7.

For a list of specific and comprehensive worldwide mental health and addiction resources, visit http://www.cocoonais.com/mental-health-hotlines-worldwide/

#109 Maegan & Bobby are back to celebrate and let out some steam! Tune in this week as we celebrate Bobby's return and The Addictionary podcast's recognition as one of the top 20 mental health podcasts of 2019 by Podbean in light of Mental Health Awareness Month! We also read listener reviews and respond to a judgy Judy about our views on medication-assisted treatment. Blame the Red Bull for this rant! 

Check us The Addictionary podcast in Podbean's recent blog: http://blog.podbean.com/2019/05/13/podcasts-for-mental-health-awareness-month/

Tickets for The Vault movie premiere featuring Bobby K!:https://www.showcasecinemas.com/film-info/providence-place-cinemas-16-and-imax/vault

Leave us a 5-minute voicemail with your questions/comments or share some of your story and we will play it on the show! Find the orange recording button by visiting www.theaddictionarypodcast.comnow.

Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8d73iH6MOZcTHQEXxTHlw

The Addictionary podcast’s new intro song is called “Here We Are Again” from the album, Spare Change, by Stiz Grimey. Purchase a copy now at www.stizgrimey.com.

The Addictionary podcast and related content shared by the hosts and guests is intended to provide information and/or entertainment only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not delay medical consultation or substitute a medical professional’s opinion because of what you heard on this podcast. For questions or concerns about any medical conditions you may have, please contact your doctor. This podcast and its hosts do not provide crisis support for mental health or addiction.

If you are in distress, visit your closest emergency room or call:

United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress.

United States: SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for mental health and addiction treatment referral and information, 24/7.

For a list of specific and comprehensive worldwide mental health and addiction resources, visit http://www.cocoonais.com/mental-health-hotlines-worldwide/

#107: PART VII of Altered States. It's Entheogenic Pathways to Recovery with Danielle Negrin from the San Francisco Psychedelic Society! Maegan and Danielle discuss the pitfalls of the medical model and the irresponsible prescribing practices by many physicians that lead Danielle down a dark path of psychiatric cocktails comprised of pills like antidepressants, stimulants, and opioids, which caused her suicidal thoughts and ongoing depression. Danielle shares how entheogenic substances, namely psychedelic plant medicines like Ayahuasca and psilocybin, helped her heal from the years of drug-fueled pain. Visit the San Francisco Psychedelic Society's website http://psychedelicsocietysf.org and follow Danielle on IG @entheogenicrecovery. Email her at [email protected].

Leave us a 5-minute voicemail with your questions/comments or share some of your story and we will play it on the show! Find the orange recording button by visiting www.theaddictionarypodcast.com now.

Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8d73iH6MOZcTHQEXxTHlw

The Addictionary podcast’s new intro song is called “Here We Are Again” from the album, Spare Change, by Stiz Grimey. Purchase a copy now at www.stizgrimey.com.

The Addictionary podcast and related content shared by the hosts and guests is intended to provide information and/or entertainment only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not delay medical consultation or substitute a medical professional’s opinion because of what you heard on this podcast. For questions or concerns about any medical conditions you may have, please contact your doctor. This podcast and its hosts do not provide crisis support for mental health or addiction.

If you are in distress, visit your closest emergency room or call:

United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress.

United States: SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for mental health and addiction treatment referral and information, 24/7.

For a list of specific and comprehensive worldwide mental health and addiction resources, visit http://www.cocoonais.com/mental-health-hotlines-worldwide/

#106 A FORGOTTEN EPISODE with Maegan & Bobby! We talk about California’s Weed Nuns, Bobby shares some wild stories about the draft and his juvenile record, plus Maegan’s theory of psychopathy and narcissism! Tell ONE friend about our show and leave us an iTunes review, pretty please!

Leave us a 5-minute voicemail with your questions/comments or share some of your story and we will play it on the show! Find the orange recording button by visiting www.theaddictionarypodcast.com now.

Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8d73iH6MOZcTHQEXxTHlw

The Addictionary podcast’s new intro song is called “Here We Are Again” from the album, Spare Change, by Stiz Grimey. Purchase a copy now at www.stizgrimey.com.

The Addictionary podcast and related content shared by the hosts and guests is intended to provide information and/or entertainment only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not delay medical consultation or substitute a medical professional’s opinion because of what you heard on this podcast. For questions or concerns about any medical conditions you may have, please contact your doctor. This podcast and its hosts do not provide crisis support for mental health or addiction.

If you are in distress, visit your closest emergency room or call:

1. United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress.

2. United States: SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for mental health and addiction treatment referral and information, 24/7.

3. For a list of specific and comprehensive worldwide mental health and addiction resources, visit http://www.cocoonais.com/mental-health-hotlines-worldwide/

#105: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) & The Importance of Compassion with nurse, supermom, and exercise physiologist Erica Mclean! We define Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and what it means for substance-dependent newborns, plus Erica shares her motivation to provide love and compassion to afflicted mothers and their babies in her professional and personal life.

You can also leave us a voicemail with your questions/comments and we will read it on the show! Find the orange recording button by visiting www.theaddictionarypodcast.com now.

If you like our show, don’t forget to leave us an iTunes review! Find our show on your favorite podcast app now. Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8d73iH6MOZcTHQEXxTHlw

The Addictionary podcast’s new intro song is called “Here We Are Again” from the album, Spare Change, by Stiz Grimey. Purchase a copy now at www.stizgrimey.com.

The Addictionary podcast and related content shared by the hosts and guests is intended to provide information and/or entertainment only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not delay medical consultation or substitute a medical professional’s opinion because of what you heard on this podcast. For questions or concerns about any medical conditions you may have, please contact your doctor. This podcast and its hosts do not provide crisis support for mental health or addiction.

If you are in distress, visit your closest emergency room or call:

United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress.

United States: SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for mental health and addiction treatment referral and information, 24/7.

For a list of specific and comprehensive worldwide mental health and addiction resources, visit http://www.cocoonais.com/mental-health-hotlines-worldwide/

#104 Another “Tip This” Segment with Maegan & Bobby! It’s How to Manage Triggers in Early Recovery plus we listen to an audio clip of the latest news at Purdue Pharma headquarters and the rap song from the pharmaceutical company Insys, makers of a fentanyl spray, and how they are making light of fentanyl's role in the overdose crisis. We play “Whadya Say with Bobby K and discuss recent decriminalization efforts of magic mushrooms in Denver!

You can also leave us a 12-minute maximum voicemail recording of your story and we will play it on the show. Find the orange recording button by visiting www.theaddictionarypodcast.com now.

If you like our show, don’t forget to leave us an iTunes review! Find our show on your favorite podcast app now. Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8d73iH6MOZcTHQEXxTHlw

The Addictionary podcast’s new intro song is called “Here We Are Again” from the album, Spare Change, by Stiz Grimey. Purchase a copy now at www.stizgrimey.com.

The Addictionary podcast and related content shared by the hosts and guests is intended to provide information and/or entertainment only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not delay medical consultation or substitute a medical professional’s opinion because of what you heard on this podcast. For questions or concerns about any medical conditions you may have, please contact your doctor. This podcast and its hosts do not provide crisis support for mental health or addiction.

If you are in distress, visit your closest emergency room or call:

United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress.

United States: SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for mental health and addiction treatment referral and information, 24/7.

For a list of specific and comprehensive worldwide mental health and addiction resources, visit http://www.cocoonais.com/mental-health-hotlines-worldwide/

#103 Smash That Stigma with Nicole Ploudre! Nicole shares her darkest moments in active addiction and how she found her way back to her son in sobriety, plus how medication-assisted treatment has changed her life for the better. We share a lot of tears in this episode so get your tissues ready! Subscribe to Nicole's YouTube channel now and follow her journey as she tapers off Suboxone: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXT-Nw_LhyOfO251iC-ZQJw and follow her on IG @real_talk_recovery.

Leave us a 5-minute voicemail with your questions/comments or share some of your story and we will play it on the show! Find the orange recording button by visiting www.theaddictionarypodcast.com now.

If you like our show, don’t forget to leave us an iTunes review! Find our show on your favorite podcast app now. 

Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8d73iH6MOZcTHQEXxTHlw

The Addictionary podcast’s new intro song is called “Here We Are Again” from the album, Spare Change, by Stiz Grimey. Purchase a copy now at www.stizgrimey.com.

The Addictionary podcast and related content shared by the hosts and guests is intended to provide information and/or entertainment only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not delay medical consultation or substitute a medical professional’s opinion because of what you heard on this podcast. For questions or concerns about any medical conditions you may have, please contact your doctor. This podcast and its hosts do not provide crisis support for mental health or addiction. 

If you are in distress, visit your closest emergency room or call:

1. United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress.

2. United States: SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for mental health and addiction treatment referral and information, 24/7.

3. For a list of specific and comprehensive worldwide mental health and addiction resources, visit http://www.cocoonais.com/mental-health-hotlines-worldwide/