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 227: Breaking Free from a Life Full of Falsehoods with Rio Timberlane
If you're trying to move away from addiction and all the falsehoods, you have to start looking through that lens and replace them with axioms or self-evident truths. Once you’re in harmony with the world you live in, you get clarity on who you really are. In today’s...
Episode 226: Making the Decision (and Not Just a Choice) to Quit Drinking with Carlos Navarro
Have you ever heard of the phrase, “Boys make choices, men make decisions”? What’s the difference? On today’s episode, Duane speaks with Carlos Navarro, who has a 20-year entertainment career that spans from radio, television, and film, to commercials and video games....
Episode 225: The Plight of Physicians Struggling with Addiction with Steven Orebaugh
Anybody can be impacted by addiction, whether you’re a doctor or not. And for certain people in healthcare, anesthesiologists most especially, access to drugs like opioids is super easy. On this episode, Duane speaks with Steven Orebaugh about how his own personal...
Episode 224: Parenting a Child with Addiction with Steve D.
As a parent, how do you deal with a child who’s struggling with addiction? How can you fully support your kid at this most trying time of their lives? Today, Duane speaks with Steve D. about parenting a child with addiction. A father of five children, the youngest of...
Episode 223: The Power of Hypnosis in Addiction Treatment with David Spiegel
222: The Risk of Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy with Jackie Franks
Drinking when pregnant is a cultural norm. In fact, one in seven pregnant people reports consuming alcohol during pregnancy (which is pretty high). A significant number of pregnant women haven’t been told by their physicians that it’s not safe to drink while pregnant,...
221: The Road to Recovery Through Spirituality and Behavior Change with Eric Zimmer
Recovery is a long and difficult process, but it can be done. And once you’re able to combine spiritual habits with behavior change, the results can be amazing! On today’s conversation, Duane speaks with Eric Zimmer, the host of The One You Feed Podcast and the...
220: Rebroadcast – Getting Your Attention – Sex Addiction And Attention Deficit Disorder With Dr. John Sealy
ENJOY THIS REBROADCAST OF EPISODE 13 DR. JOHN SEALY ! Part of the work we do to treat addiction is to work through the other preexisting conditions and environmental factors that could contribute to addictive behavior. Those who suffer from a co-morbid condition will...
Episode 219: Finding Value in Your Struggles with Dane Ensley
There is value in your struggles. But also part of working through your struggles is the ability to ask for help and find a community that has the capacity to support you. On today’s episode, Duane speaks with Dane Ensley, the founder of Reconstruction...
Episode 218: The Concept of Day One and the Power of Putting Pen to Paper with J.D. Frost
It’s so easy to get lost in the mundanity of life that we lose sight of each present moment. But what if we just focused on today, and make each day our Day One? On today’s episode, Duane speaks with J.D. Frost, author of the book, Life Ledger: How to Build a System...
