The Power to Create Yourself

By Ross Remien

The Power to Create Yourself episodes

October 18, 2016 The Truth about Interventions
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.
53 min
October 11, 2016 Rewire Your Life for Success
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!
54 min
October 04, 2016 Avoiding Common Mistakes in Recovery
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!
56 min
September 27, 2016 Understanding The Pill Epidemic
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.
53 min
September 20, 2016 The Layers of Addiction Treatment
Ross is joined by two guests, each discussing their specialty within the addiction treatment field. First up is Julia Gindi, a Chemical Dependency Counselor at REBOS who will discuss the nuts and bolts of treating substance addiction and what she does in session with her clients to get them to realize their behaviors are problematic and harmful to themselves. We all know admitting you have a problem is the first step, but what about those who still can’t see they have a problem?
For the second part of the hour, Spiritual Counselor William Cusack will talk about the functions of spirituality within treatment and how its important and valuable for gaining sobriety or any type of ultimate change. William will discuss the practices he uses with clients, and some of the amazing results that can be achieved!
56 min
September 13, 2016 Family and Addiction Treatment
Ross is joined by Betsy Spier, a licensed therapist and veteran in the treatment field with over 20 years of practice. Over the years, Betsy has mastered the art of involving family in the recovery of her clients and believes it’s a necessary part of treatment for most individuals. Her philosophy is that for a person to get and stay sober, everyone around them must make changes as well. On this episode, Betsy and Ross discuss the role of family in the recovery process, when to include family in treatment -and when not to-, and how to help if someone you love is trying to get sober.
56 min

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The Power to Create Yourself shares the most effective ways to reach your end goal. Through realizing the truth and lies behind our limitations and boundaries, we can all learn what it means to truly…