Episode 385: Tend and Befriend Women and Addiction Treatment with Adina Silvestri

Episode 385: Tend and Befriend Women and Addiction Treatment with Adina Silvestri

by | Jun 8, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Treatment, Addictive Behaviors, Alcohol Addiction, Healthcare, Recovery, Women Addiction

Welcome to the Addicted Mind Podcast. Today, we are delighted to bring you the wisdom and expertise of Dr. Adina Silvestri, EdD, LPC as she talks about her research on women seeking addiction treatment.Dr. Adina Silvestri is a licensed Professional Counselor in...
Episode 337: Redefining Freedom: Compassionate Rehabilitation in Women’s Prisons with Olivia Sproat

Episode 337: Redefining Freedom: Compassionate Rehabilitation in Women’s Prisons with Olivia Sproat

by | Jun 9, 2025 | Addiction Recovery Groups, Prison, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Women Addiction, Women's Prisons

Years ago, Olivia Sproat stood at a crossroads. As a provisional psychologist and former counselor, she was drawn to a unique women’s rehabilitation prison in Australia—a place where the focus on compassion and respect seemed to offer a glimmer of hope. Today,...
Episode 311: Fostering Secure Attachments with Dr. Mary Crocker Cook

Episode 311: Fostering Secure Attachments with Dr. Mary Crocker Cook

by | Dec 9, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries, Love Addiction, Mental Health, Mismatched Partnerships, Relationships and Addiction, Secure Attachment Styles, self-compassion, Therapy, Unhealthy Relationship Cycles, Women Addiction

Dr. Mary Crocker Cook graces our latest episode of the Addicted Mind Podcast, bringing her 35 years of expertise in therapy and addiction counseling. We tackle the intricate ties between attachment, addiction, and relationship patterns, particularly spotlighting the...