208: Finding a New Purpose in Life with Maroon 5 Founding Drummer Ryan Dusick
It’s so easy to break down and find yourself in an emotional spiral when adversity strikes at the height of your career and then all the things you’ve worked hard for are suddenly taken away from you. On today’s episode, Duane speaks with Ryan, as he talks...
A Neurological Approach to the Treatment of Addiction with Dr. Michael Barta
We're wired to connect. We hear that all the time. It actually means that we have this wiring. However, we need another person's wiring to complete the circuit. This is how humans are supposed to work – it’s the social engagement system. But turned off, it becomes a...
Finding Your Breath and Igniting Your Fire with Michelle Hillier
Many people go through their day always having to do something. Whether that’s getting involved in your kid’s activities, running errands, or working – you do things every day to ignite your fire. Even when you work out, you think the harder, faster, or heavier it is,...
Normalizing a Space of Sobriety with Drew Davis
Over the years, our society has normalized drinking. At almost every party or event, booze is a huge part of the celebration. No booze = no fun. But what if we could create a space where everyone can just have fun while still being their authentic self –...
Dealing with Codependency Issues in the LGBTQ+ Community with Miriam Geiger
The LGBTQ community has long been underserved by the mental health care system as well as recovery supports, despite being an increasingly visible and sizable part of the general population. In part, this is due to the ongoing discrimination and prejudice that members...
A Little Spark of Willingness Is All It Takes with Amy Liz Harrison
Driving drunk with her kids in the car and getting pulled over and arrested, it was at that point that Amy Liz Harrison realized she just had to surrender herself to recovery. If you’re someone struggling with alcoholism or someone you love and care about is...
A Real-Time Glimpse of Alcoholism, Depression, and Loss During a Search for More Sunrises with Amy Law and Jeff Deck
Recovery from addiction doesn’t just stop there. People in recovery could still be struggling with depression. While addiction and depression are somewhat correlated, both of them should still be addressed individually. Written by Andrew J. Marsjanik, Amy Law,...
Treating Addiction Through Healing Abandonment Wounds
The fear of abandonment is universal. The problem is – many people try to medicate that feeling with whatever gives them instant gratification (drugs, alcohol, food, television, sleeping, social media, shopping, etc.) Whatever that looks like, addiction...
Running Without the Devil with Henry Ward
Growing up in a family and community where alcohol was prevalent, Henry Ward subconsciously knew he got the addictive gene. Eventually, he got stuck into this vicious cycle which caused a lot of damage to his reputation and pushed away relationships and even...
Separating Yourself from Addiction with Tish Marsh
Addiction is a chronic disease – not a moral failing. There’s always shame and guilt attached to addiction. According to Tish Marsh, advocate for mental health and addiction treatment and support, you need to be able to separate yourself from the addiction and...
