The Power to Create Yourself

Ross is joined this week by Amie Smith, an expert in the arena of marketing and admissions in the addiction treatment field. Ross and Amie will chat about the ever-changing nature of the business, and the best ways to ensure clients are being admitted to treatment centers best suited to their needs. Amie will share the strategies she's developed to get help to people in need as soon as possible, and as efficiently as possible. Please tune in Tuesday at 9am Pacific for a behind-the-scenes look at the very first step in treatment: getting in the door!

The only thing more challenging than battling one addiction, is battling several. Today's guest, Fabian, shares his struggle to break free from substance abuse while also battling a love addiction. How do treatments for these separate dependencies overlap? How does one identify when one addiction is fueling another? Ross helps Fabian unpack the link between his struggles, and Fabian shares the events and circumstances that led him to seek help for both. The two will also talk about the distinction between being sober and being clean. Ross' treatment philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief that no two individuals are the same, and therefore the same treatment plan rarely works for two different people. Let's talk about how to get you or your loved ones on the right path to address specific needs, and begin to enjoy a clean, sober and happy lifestyle!

This week Ross is joined by Jay, a young man who has achieved not just sobriety, but a happy, active lifestyle and a thriving career in the recovery field. Jay will share his story and the particular tools and methods that allowed him to break free from addiction. Jay is an accomplished MMA fighter and trainer, and has found that the skills and discipline he uses as a fighter aid him in recovery, and the tools he learned in recovery have enhanced his training. Jay is living proof that wellness exists when the mind, body and soul are working in tandem.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the intervention process this week as Ross is joined by Ken Seeley: renowned author and Board Registered interventionist who frequently appears on the A and E show Intervention. As one of the most recognizable names in the addiction treatment field, Ken has been helping families get their loved ones into treatment for over two decades and is the founder of Intervention 911. He’ll share the truth behind interventions – the process, identifying the need for family involvement, and the tools he uses to get clients to say “yes.”

Ken and Ross will also discuss how the industry as a whole needs to shift in order to provide optimum treatment and better resources for families supporting an addict before, during and after treatment. This week’s episode will also delve into what holds people back from success in treatment, and how to create a long-term recovery plan to avoid these set-backs.

We're focusing on spirituality this week as Ross is joined by 'Healer to the Stars' Audrey Hope. Ross and Audrey will take a look at the spiritual connections clients need to make with themselves in order to be free of their past and able to make positive changes. This episode will also take a close look at the real process of making life changes, and Audrey will share her personal view on the most common pit-falls we face when trying to achieve them.

As always, the hour will be packed with expert insight and tons of resources for anyone looking to break free from substances and-or create real, tangible changes in their everyday life.

This week's topic is one on which everyone has an opinion: the prescription drug epidemic in America. Ross is joined by Praveen Kambam, M.D., a Los Angeles physician specializing in Forensic, Child and Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. Dr. Kambam will share his thoughts on what patients should be on the lookout for, how to talk to their doctor about prescription drugs, and key factors in when to prescribe vs when not to. He and Ross will also discuss the impact of the prescription drug crisis on addiction treatment, and how those in recovery can better navigate through the truths and lies about these substances.

This week Ross sits down with psychotherapist and renowned author Dr. Allen Berger to look at the common mistakes we make on the journey to recovery, and the treatment techniques that are most effective in dealing with them.

Dr. Berger has published several books relating to addiction, and his latest title '12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery: Navigating Common Pitfalls on Your Sobriety Journey' discusses how even those most dedicated to working their program and striving for sobriety can easily find themselves thrown off course.

Ross and Dr. Berger will take a look at some of these common missteps and the best ways to prevent them. In addition, they will discuss the value of this book and others in the treatment industry. Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode is packed with priceless insight straight from the expert's mouth!

Listen in as Ross sits down with Erica Spiegelman, an accomplished counselor, speaker and author of Rewired: A Bold New Approach to Addiction and Recovery to get her fresh take on recovery and self-improvement. Together they will discuss her book, and how to apply the tools and methods to not only getting sober, but to make real, lasting changes in your life. It goes beyond setting goals and taking action, and requires us to rewire our brains and approach life in a totally different way.

Whether you're looking to break free from drugs and alcohol, embark on a whole new career path, or change the dynamic of the relationships in your life, this is a discussion all listeners are sure to enjoy!