
Episode 236: The Disability Model of Addiction with John T Maier
Did you know that addiction has been recognized as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act for well over 20 years now? This means that people with addictions have substantial legal rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This is such an...

Episode 235: Exploring Addiction and Addiction Research with Dr. Hakimi and Andrew Drazan
Episode 235: Exploring Addiction and Addiction Research with Dr. Hakimi and Andrew Drazan In this episode, Duane speaks with Andrew Drazan and Dr. Edmund Hakimi to discuss the pressing topic of addiction and addiction research. Andrew Drazan is the founder and...

Episode 234: Navigating the Space Between Trauma and Peace: A Journey of Healing and Acceptance with Robert Common
The journey from trauma to peace and acceptance involves an intermediate space of transition. During trauma, the body is in a hyper-vigilant state, leading to pain, hurt, and suffering. Moving away from trauma requires a shift towards something different - a...

Episode 233: How to Be an Emotional Badass with Nikki Eisenhauer
Trauma is something that no one would choose to go through, but it can also be an opportunity for personal growth and wisdom. We may all have different stories and personal circumstances, but often, the dynamics at play are very similar in terms of how we...

Bonus Episode: Finding Addiction Recovery in Movies with Ted Perkins
Movies, as much as they’re entertaining, can also play a major role in addiction recovery. Films and movies tell us a lot about our humanity, and stories in films always follow a very familiar pattern – they're all about transformation, a relatable theme for...

Episode 232: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery with Caroline Beidler
As you're trying to find hope in the grit of addiction and trauma recovery, there's power in being part of a community that can move us from a place of struggle to freedom. On this episode, Duane speaks with Caroline Beidler about her new book, “Downstairs Church:...

Episode 231: The Role of Family in Addiction Treatment with Dr. Brooke Keels
A lot of people who may be struggling with a family member that is in the throes of addiction think the person needs to go get help. But there's this whole system that probably has to be addressed. In this episode, Duane and Dr. Brooke Keels discuss the importance of...

Episode 230: Stepping Out of Pain Through Resilience with Andrew E. Guy
Life is going to throw curveballs at you, and that’s a given. The question is, how willing are you to withstand those? On today’s episode, Duane talks with Andrew E. Guy, the author of Work Your Words: Finding Your Pathway to Personal Success. Andrew helps corporate...

229: Treating Love Addiction with Dr. Cortney Warren
A lot of people go through an experience where they fall madly in love with someone, they crave them, and they want to be with them. There's this addictive nature of romantic love. And then for whatever reason, it doesn't work and you break up. Now, what? That being...

Episode 228: Attention Must Be Paid to Women Lost in the Opioid Crisis with Debra Gonsher Vinik
Debra Gonsher Vinik made the decision to make a documentary about the opioid crisis about four years ago, in the face of what little she knew was going to be an increasing horror show in terms of the number of deaths caused by opioid use. She also wanted to highlight...