Real Drug Talk

We have been getting loads of questions lately about being a functional user and how to get recovery as a functional user, so in this episode we have posted up training we created about how to get recovery as a functional user. to watch the video version see the link below https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/bonustraining3

In this episode, we have another chat with Tiktok Garry about his experience with drugs, addiction and recovery. Plus we also take a deeper dive into Gary's experience with Prison and some other funny stories.

In today's episode, we chat with Amanda Lockyer from Addiction Makes Three about her experience of navigating the challenges of being a loved one of a partner who's addicted.

In this episode, Jack chats with Dr Anne-Marie Laslett about the latest Alcohol harm research she has led via the La Trobe University, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research

This episode is a repost of a conversation that we had with Callum MacPherson about his experience with drug use and the work he is now doing to help people with there mental health.

In this episode, we chat with Benjamin Aitken about his experience with overcoming addiction and changing his relationship with alcohol and drugs

How "Special K" May Help People Kick Meth...

In this episode, we chat with Shane Cuthbert about his experience with prison and how he is trying to achieve prison reform.

In this emotional start to the video, I share my personal experience of losing a close friend to addiction and how it has motivated me to find effective addiction recovery tools. Addiction can be a devastating condition that not only affects the individual but also their loved ones. That's why I want to share with you three powerful addiction recovery tools that can help prevent such tragedies from happening to you or someone you care about.

In this episode, we have a repost from our conversation with Jacob Cook about his experience in overcoming his addiction to Meth.

In this episode, we chat with Amanda Goff about her experience in getting sober and working in the sex industry.

In today's episode, we chat with Tony Clarkson from The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation about gambling harms in victoria and Australia at large.

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Eli Kotler about his experience in treating people with addictions.

In this episode, we chat with Garry Wright (TikTok Gary) about his experience with transforming a life of crime and drug addiction into helping thousands of others find a new path and get out of the streets.

In this episode, we chat with Kane Nuttall about how he got off meth.

In this episode, Jack chats with Heidi Lupprian about her experience in going through rehab on TV.

In this episode, we chat with Cooper Chapman about why his taking a year off alcohol and how to improve mental health with simple practices.

In this episode, we chat with Dr Stephen Bright about psychedelic therapy

In this episode, we chat with Shane Cuthbert about his journey from addiction to recovery.Shane Cuthbert is an Entrepreneur, Community Leader, Musician, Philanthropist, Volunteer, Board Member and an Advocate for Human Rights, Mental Health, Youth, The Environment, Justice & Equality. Known primarily as a World Famous Life, Addiction, Business & Relationship Coach, Shane Cuthbert has recently been recognised as an emerging leader in the Cairns community for his contributions to social innovation projects, regular volunteering and business success.You can find Shane on Instagram here:  shanecuthbertofficial_____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction but doesn't want to go to rehab we might be able to help.  you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au You can check out our programs and want to chat, book a free confidential chat.  ______________________________Introducing "The Good Gear" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter,  Used by 1,000's to learn how to un-f*@% addictions, build their AOD Career & advocate for improved policy in 5 minutes or less.Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. To join  Click here Enjoy the episode :) 

Are you struggling with an addiction? Have you become that guy/gal that always says I'll do it tomorrow, soon or next month? Its time to break that cycle...Our  Breakthrough Session process is a powerful individual coaching session that can help you have that light bulb moment to break addictive patterns. We use a unique combination of techniques that are customized for each person, so you can get the most out of your session and leave knowing exactly what you need to do next. With our help, you will be able to overcome your addiction and lead a healthier and happier life. We have helped many people just like you, and we can help you too. The important thing is that you break the cycle of "I'll do it later" and take action today.   Schedule a free session today whilst it's 50% off for the next 48hr's.  Click here to book a 50% Off Breakthrough Session 

When Tahlia Adams was sentenced to prison, she never imagined that she would one day change everything and study criminology. Yet, that is exactly what happened. In this episode, Tahlia discusses her journey from meth addiction and women's prison to becoming successful and now studying for a Masters in criminology. She candidly shares her story of how she hit rock bottom, and how she was able to turn her life around with the help of support groups and therapy. Tahlia also offers helpful advice for anyone who is struggling with addiction or other challenges. Her story is inspiring and provides hope for anyone who is struggling to turn their life around._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au ______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with youEnjoy the episode :) 

It's not every day that you hear a story like Russell Manser's. As a former bank robber, childhood sexual abuse survivor, and heroin user, he did over 23 years in jail before finding redemption and turning his life around. But instead of letting his past define him, Russell is using it as a platform to help thousands of others struggling with abuse, trauma and addiction. He shares his story candidly, offering hope and insight to those still trapped in the grips of substance abuse and criminal activity. In this Podcast Russell and Jack Discuss: Russell's terrible childhood sexual abuse.How prison perpetuates the cycle of trauma.Russell's inspiring organisation, Voice Of A Survivor.Russell's gratitude for recovery and how amazing his life is now as a result. Heroin addiction and how it helped Russell escape his pain whilst destroying his life all at the same time.

I know you are listening just to hear that time I was ball gagged on a bender...It's ok I'll forgive you, but we also talk about a lot of other good stuff :) In this episode, I'm a guest on the last drinks podcast. Jack shares his story of addiction recovery and how his life has changed. Here's what we talk about: Jack's story with addiction and how meth, Xanax and alcohol recked his life How to think about addiction differently Why addiction isn't a disease Why advocacy is important Why the conversation around alcohol and drugs needs to become more matureCheck out the last drinks podcast on apple podcasts here: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/last-drinks-podcast/id1635321578______________________________WE HAVE A NEW BOOK (ONLY $5 FOR A LIMITED TIME)Click here to claim the special offer.Here's an insider's taste of what you'll discover in the book...How to create uncompramising and consistent transformation, using my simple and easy to implement recovery ethos.Why the new stories you tell yourself (when you know the secrets detailed in chapter 2) maybe the most important thing you ever actualize in your recoveryThe one thing you should NEVER do when you're trying to achieve recoveryHow to make recovery feel "effortless" when practising these 11 straightforward stepsHow to immediately find and qualify that special "core group" of support people that will act as the foundation of your life re-design. (I personally think this is one of those key determining factors that will make or break your success)  Why you need to understand Jack's "85% theory" and how you can use it to cultivate "Buddha like" peace and contentmentHow to discover your hidden hurt and unlock simple exercises to facilitate accelerated healing How to use step 11 to generate unshakeable selfworth, introducing you to the "magical and harmonious" feeling of wholenessClick here to claim the special offer.______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________Join The Experience Shift Here: https://www.with-incollective.com/theexperienceshift The Experience Shift is on a mission to harness the power of the lived and living experience voice in the alcohol and drug sector. We have established the Collective because we believe that shared experience is going to play a massive part in positive change in all areas of the alcohol and drug sector.We know the power of the lived experience community and we want to start bringing that power to alcohol and drug public health policy, research and service innovation.We are a membership organisation for any individual or family member with a past or present lived experience with alcohol and drug use.The membership comes at no cost and we actually want to work and provide as much value as possible. Experience Matters will focus on the following three elements to provide our members with as much value as possible: employment opportunities, and peer workforce training.and public health policy. We hope that we see you in the collective._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

 As a drug and alcohol counsellor, Michael Cameron clearly thinks that working with individuals to confront their alcohol and drug patterns and navigate their recovery journey is a privilege. However, this work is often made more difficult by the current state of our AOD and the broader healthcare system. Michael describes how access to treatment options is limited, waiting lists can be long, and there are unequal opportunities for those who may not have the financial means or insurance coverage. In this podcast, Michael and Jack discuss how these challenges can create roadblocks in people's change process and make it harder for individuals to get the support they need along with some things they think need to change. ______________________________WE HAVE A NEW BOOK (ONLY $5 FOR A LIMITED TIME)Click here to claim the special offer.Here's an insider's taste of what you'll discover in the book...How to create uncompramising and consistent transformation, using my simple and easy to implement recovery ethos.Why the new stories you tell yourself (when you know the secrets detailed in chapter 2) maybe the most important thing you ever actualize in your recoveryThe one thing you should NEVER do when you're trying to achieve recoveryHow to make recovery feel "effortless" when practising these 11 straightforward stepsHow to immediately find and qualify that special "core group" of support people that will act as the foundation of your life re-design. (I personally think this is one of those key determining factors that will make or break your success)  Why you need to understand Jack's "85% theory" and how you can use it to cultivate "Buddha like" peace and contentmentHow to discover your hidden hurt and unlock simple exercises to facilitate accelerated healing How to use step 11 to generate unshakeable selfworth, introducing you to the "magical and harmonious" feeling of wholenessClick here to claim the special offer.______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________Join The Experience Shift Here: https://www.with-incollective.com/theexperienceshift The Experience Shift is on a mission to harness the power of the lived and living experience voice in the alcohol and drug sector. We have established the Collective because we believe that shared experience is going to play a massive part in positive change in all areas of the alcohol and drug sector.We know the power of the lived experience community and we want to start bringing that power to alcohol and drug public health policy, research and service innovation.We are a membership organisation for any individual or family member with a past or present lived experience with alcohol and drug use.The membership comes at no cost and we actually want to work and provide as much value as possible. Experience Matters will focus on the following three elements to provide our members with as much value as possible: employment opportunities, and peer workforce training.and public health policy. We hope that we see you in the collective._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

Many people view alcohol as a necessary component of socializing and having fun. But the truth is, socializing without alcohol can be just as enjoyable, if not more so. In this episode that originally premiered on our youtube channel, Jack chats with Fay Lawrence about her experience in building Untoxicated and socialising without alcohol Fay explains that not only does alcohol often lead to poorer decision-making and embarrassing behaviour, but it can also contribute to health issues and and lack of connection in the long run. So next time you're planning a night out with friends, consider skipping the alcohol and checking out Untoxicated. ______________________________WE HAVE A NEW BOOK (ONLY $5 FOR A LIMITED TIME)Click here to claim the special offer.Here's an insider's taste of what you'll discover in the book...How to create uncompramising and consistent transformation, using my simple and easy to implement recovery ethos.Why the new stories you tell yourself (when you know the secrets detailed in chapter 2) maybe the most important thing you ever actualize in your recoveryThe one thing you should NEVER do when you're trying to achieve recoveryHow to make recovery feel "effortless" when practising these 11 straightforward stepsHow to immediately find and qualify that special "core group" of support people that will act as the foundation of your life re-design. (I personally think this is one of those key determining factors that will make or break your success)  Why you need to understand Jack's "85% theory" and how you can use it to cultivate "Buddha like" peace and contentmentHow to discover your hidden hurt and unlock simple exercises to facilitate accelerated healing How to use step 11 to generate unshakeable selfworth, introducing you to the "magical and harmonious" feeling of wholenessClick here to claim the special offer.______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________Join The Experience Shift Here: https://www.with-incollective.com/theexperienceshift The Experience Shift is on a mission to harness the power of the lived and living experience voice in the alcohol and drug sector. We have established the Collective because we believe that shared experience is going to play a massive part in positive change in all areas of the alcohol and drug sector.We know the power of the lived experience community and we want to start bringing that power to alcohol and drug public health policy, research and service innovation.We are a membership organisation for any individual or family member with a past or present lived experience with alcohol and drug use.The membership comes at no cost and we actually want to work and provide as much value as possible. Experience Matters will focus on the following three elements to provide our members with as much value as possible: employment opportunities, and peer workforce training.and public health policy. We hope that we see you in the collective._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

This clip originally premiered on the Real Drug Talk YouTube Channel. In this clip, Gavin & Jack discuss family interventions and what it's like transitioning from the AFL to normal life.  ______________________________WE HAVE A NEW BOOK (ONLY $5 FOR A LIMITED TIME)Click here to claim the special offer.Here's an insider's taste of what you'll discover in the book...How to create uncompramising and consistent transformation, using my simple and easy to implement recovery ethos.Why the new stories you tell yourself (when you know the secrets detailed in chapter 2) maybe the most important thing you ever actualize in your recoveryThe one thing you should NEVER do when you're trying to achieve recoveryHow to make recovery feel "effortless" when practising these 11 straightforward stepsHow to immediately find and qualify that special "core group" of support people that will act as the foundation of your life re-design. (I personally think this is one of those key determining factors that will make or break your success)  Why you need to understand Jack's "85% theory" and how you can use it to cultivate "Buddha like" peace and contentmentHow to discover your hidden hurt and unlock simple exercises to facilitate accelerated healing How to use step 11 to generate unshakeable selfworth, introducing you to the "magical and harmonious" feeling of wholenessClick here to claim the special offer.______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________Join The Experience Shift Here: https://www.with-incollective.com/theexperienceshift The Experience Shift is on a mission to harness the power of the lived and living experience voice in the alcohol and drug sector. We have established the Collective because we believe that shared experience is going to play a massive part in positive change in all areas of the alcohol and drug sector.We know the power of the lived experience community and we want to start bringing that power to alcohol and drug public health policy, research and service innovation.We are a membership organisation for any individual or family member with a past or present lived experience with alcohol and drug use.The membership comes at no cost and we actually want to work and provide as much value as possible. Experience Matters will focus on the following three elements to provide our members with as much value as possible: employment opportunities, and peer workforce training.and public health policy. We hope that we see you in the collective._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, Jack Nagle speaks alongside Dr Viky Phan about the global impacts of the pandemic on mental health and drug use.  The show highlights:Public health education about alcohol and other drugs Impacts of stigma Jack's personal story How use increased in the pandemic mental health much, much more. ______________________________WE HAVE A NEW BOOK (ONLY $5 FOR A LIMITED TIME)Click here to claim the special offer.Here's an insider's taste of what you'll discover in the book...How to create uncompramising and consistent transformation, using my simple and easy to implement recovery ethos.Why the new stories you tell yourself (when you know the secrets detailed in chapter 2) maybe the most important thing you ever actualize in your recoveryThe one thing you should NEVER do when you're trying to achieve recoveryHow to make recovery feel "effortless" when practising these 11 straightforward stepsHow to immediately find and qualify that special "core group" of support people that will act as the foundation of your life re-design. (I personally think this is one of those key determining factors that will make or break your success)  Why you need to understand Jack's "85% theory" and how you can use it to cultivate "Buddha like" peace and contentmentHow to discover your hidden hurt and unlock simple exercises to facilitate accelerated healing How to use step 11 to generate unshakeable selfworth, introducing you to the "magical and harmonious" feeling of wholenessClick here to claim the special offer.______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________Join The Experience Shift Here: https://www.with-incollective.com/theexperienceshift The Experience Shift is on a mission to harness the power of the lived and living experience voice in the alcohol and drug sector. We have established the Collective because we believe that shared experience is going to play a massive part in positive change in all areas of the alcohol and drug sector.We know the power of the lived experience community and we want to start bringing that power to alcohol and drug public health policy, research and service innovation.We are a membership organisation for any individual or family member with a past or present lived experience with alcohol and drug use.The membership comes at no cost and we actually want to work and provide as much value as possible. Experience Matters will focus on the following three elements to provide our members with as much value as possible: employment opportunities, and peer workforce training.and public health policy. We hope that we see you in the collective._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

This is a cutaway episode that originally aired on the Real Drug Talk YouTube Channel. This episode is about how the AOD system in Australia is failing families across the country. Head over to our Youtube channel to see more videos like this.In this episode, Edwina tells a crazy story about how she had to pitch the rehab in order to get her brother a spot in rehab. This episode highlights how hard it is for families to get help for their loved ones in Australia. Check out Episode 71 for the full interview.______________________________________________________WE HAVE A NEW BOOK (ONLY $5 FOR A LIMITED TIME)Click here to claim the special offer.Here's an insider's taste of what you'll discover in the book...How to create uncompramising and consistent transformation, using my simple and easy to implement recovery ethos.Why the new stories you tell yourself (when you know the secrets detailed in chapter 2) maybe the most important thing you ever actualize in your recoveryThe one thing you should NEVER do when you're trying to achieve recoveryHow to make recovery feel "effortless" when practising these 11 straightforward stepsHow to immediately find and qualify that special "core group" of support people that will act as the foundation of your life re-design. (I personally think this is one of those key determining factors that will make or break your success)  Why you need to understand Jack's "85% theory" and how you can use it to cultivate "Buddha like" peace and contentmentHow to discover your hidden hurt and unlock simple exercises to facilitate accelerated healing How to use step 11 to generate unshakeable selfworth, introducing you to the "magical and harmonious" feeling of wholenessClick here to claim the special offer.______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________Join The Experience Shift Here: https://www.with-incollective.com/theexperienceshift The Experience Shift is on a mission to harness the power of the lived and living experience voice in the alcohol and drug sector. We have established the Collective because we believe that shared experience is going to play a massive part in positive change in all areas of the alcohol and drug sector.We know the power of the lived experience community and we want to start bringing that power to alcohol and drug public health policy, research and service innovation.We are a membership organisation for any individual or family member with a past or present lived experience with alcohol and drug use.The membership comes at no cost and we actually want to work and provide as much value as possible. Experience Matters will focus on the following three elements to provide our members with as much value as possible: employment opportunities, and peer workforce training.and public health policy. We hope that we see you in the collective._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, Jack chats with Aaron Schultz from the Outback Mind Foundation. Aaron is also the host of the Outback Mind Podcast. In this episode Jack and Aaron discuss. Aaron's story and his experience with his own mental health and Suicidal IdeationThe things that helped him improve his mental healthHow corporate advertising of unhealthy products is destroying societyWhy Aaron loves yogaHow alcohol impacted negatively on Aaron's life and how alcohol almost took Aaron's life.Much, much more...A little more about Aaron and the Outback Mind I have a passion for preventative health and helping men live conscious, connected lives. The Outback Mind was established to support men's wellbeing and address male suicide incidents throughout regional Victoria, since evolving to provide practical solutions, guidance and stories from those with lived experience to empower others who feel isolated to achieve emotional balance and live happy, healthy and illness free. Visit our site www.outbackmind.org.auClick here for the Outback Mind Podcast______________________________WE HAVE A NEW BOOK (ONLY $5 FOR A LIMITED TIME)Click here to claim the special offer.Here's an insider's taste of what you'll discover in the book...How to create uncompramising and consistent transformation, using my simple and easy to implement recovery ethos.Why the new stories you tell yourself (when you know the secrets detailed in chapter 2) maybe the most important thing you ever actualize in your recovery   The one thing you should NEVER do when you're trying to achieve recoveryHow to make recovery feel "effortless" when practising these 11 straightforward stepsHow to immediately find and qualify that special "core group" of support people that will act as the foundation of your life re-design. (I personally think this is one of those key determining factors that will make or break your success)     Why you need to understand Jack's "85% theory" and how you can use it to cultivate "Buddha like" peace and contentment  How to discover your hidden hurt and unlock simple exercises to facilitate accelerated healing How to use step 11 to generate unshakeable selfworth, introducing you to the "magical and harmonious" feeling of wholenessClick here to claim the special offer.______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________Join The Experience Shift Here: https://www.with-incollective.com/theexperienceshift The Experience Shift is on a mission to harness the power of the lived and living experience voice in the alcohol and drug sector. We have established the Collective because we believe that shared experience is going to play a massive part in positive change in all areas of the alcohol and drug sector.We know the power of the lived experience community and we want to start bringing that power to alcohol and drug public health policy, research and service innovation.We are a membership organisation for any individual or family member with a past or present lived experience with alcohol and drug use.The membership comes at no cost and we actually want to work and provide as much value as possible. Experience Matters will focus on the following three elements to provide our members with as much value as possible: employment opportunities, and peer workforce training.and public health policy. We hope that we see you in the collective._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, we chat with Hayley about her experience of overcoming her addiction and becoming a peer worker and using that experience as a career pathway into a clinician. In this episode we discuss Hayley's experience in overcoming meth addiction what using drugs is like as a female what female prison is like in Australia How she got employed as a peer worker much, much more______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________Join The Experience Shift Here: https://www.with-incollective.com/theexperienceshift The Experience Shift is on a mission to harness the power of the lived and living experience voice in the alcohol and drug sector. We have established the Collective because we believe that shared experience is going to play a massive part in positive change in all areas of the alcohol and drug sector.We know the power of the lived experience community and we want to start bringing that power to alcohol and drug public health policy, research and service innovation.We are a membership organisation for any individual or family member with a past or present lived experience with alcohol and drug use.The membership comes at no cost and we actually want to work and provide as much value as possible. Experience Matters will focus on the following three elements to provide our members with as much value as possible: employment opportunities, and peer workforce training.and public health policy. We hope that we see you in the collective._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, we chat with Brooklyn Garrett about how she achieved 3 years Sober. This is Brooklyn's second time on the podcast and she now works as a coach within our Connection Based Living Treatment Program. In this episode we discuss: How Brooklyn got to 3 years sober Tough times in recoveryImportant Practical steps you need to take in recovery How Brooke helps people change their life in our Connection Based Living treatment program______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________Join The Experience Shift Here: https://www.with-incollective.com/theexperienceshift The Experience Shift is on a mission to harness the power of the lived and living experience voice in the alcohol and drug sector. We have established the Collective because we believe that shared experience is going to play a massive part in positive change in all areas of the alcohol and drug sector.We know the power of the lived experience community and we want to start bringing that power to alcohol and drug public health policy, research and service innovation.We are a membership organisation for any individual or family member with a past or present lived experience with alcohol and drug use.The membership comes at no cost and we actually want to work and provide as much value as possible. Experience Matters will focus on the following three elements to provide our members with as much value as possible: employment opportunities, and peer workforce training.and public health policy. We hope that we see you in the collective._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, we chat with Leo Sleinis about his experience in overcoming Xanax Addiction. We chat about: Leo's addiction to Xanax and how he got into recovery Some of the challenges he experienced in recovery Leo's experience with rehab How Meditation has really helped Leo change his lifemuch much more...Leo has also recently appeared on ABC's you can't ask that show. To view his episode, head over to: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/LE2021H006S00______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________Join The Experience Shift Here: https://www.with-incollective.com/theexperienceshift The Experience Shift is on a mission to harness the power of the lived and living experience voice in the alcohol and drug sector. We have established the Collective because we believe that shared experience is going to play a massive part in positive change in all areas of the alcohol and drug sector.We know the power of the lived experience community and we want to start bringing that power to alcohol and drug public health policy, research and service innovation.We are a membership organisation for any individual or family member with a past or present lived experience with alcohol and drug use.The membership comes at no cost and we actually want to work and provide as much value as possible. Experience Matters will focus on the following three elements to provide our members with as much value as possible: employment opportunities, and peer workforce training.and public health policy. We hope that we see you in the collective._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, Jack chats with Will Hitchins and Mitchell Ford about their experiences in getting off alcohol. Will and Mitch are the founders of a brand new podcast called the "Last Drinks Podcast" and they are dedicated to creating a sober community so that people can feel comfortable socialising without the use of alcohol  Here's a little more about each of the boys: Will: recovering alcoholic for the last 5 years, daily heavy drinker, went to rehab in 2017, quit for just over 2 years went to Europe relapsed then quit again on my own been sober since Feb 1st 2020. Celebrated 900 days sober on Tuesday.Mitchell has been a binge drinker last 10 years with a history of alcoholism in the family. Mitch Had stints on and off with sobriety and now just celebrated 100 days sober this week.You can listen to their podcast on all the major podcast channels and follow them on Instagram here: @lastdrinkspodcast______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________Join The Experience Shift Here: https://www.with-incollective.com/theexperienceshift The Experience Shift is on a mission to harness the power of the lived and living experience voice in the alcohol and drug sector. We have established the Collective because we believe that shared experience is going to play a massive part in positive change in all areas of the alcohol and drug sector.We know the power of the lived experience community and we want to start bringing that power to alcohol and drug public health policy, research and service innovation.We are a membership organisation for any individual or family member with a past or present lived experience with alcohol and drug use.The membership comes at no cost and we actually want to work and provide as much value as possible. Experience Matters will focus on the following three elements to provide our members with as much value as possible: employment opportunities, and peer workforce training.and public health policy. We hope that we see you in the collective._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, Jack chats with Jack from the page Trip Whip. In the show, Jack talks about how psychedelics have helped him be a better person and feel better. I have wanted someone on the show to talk about psychedelics for quite some time, however, I have wanted to get someone on the show that isn't connected to the alcohol and drug space or someone that has a vested interest in psychedelics. I just wanted to get someone on the show that has used them of their own back and has experienced some befits in some way and Jack from Trip Whip is that guy. Please note that Real Drug Talk or this episode does not promote or condone illegal drug use in any way. This podcast episode is also not medical advice. We advise you to engage your appropriate medical practitioner for any medical advice. In this show we discuss: Jack's journey with recreational drugs Jack's journey with recreational psychedelicsHow Jack transitioned to using psychedelics for a specific purpose The benefits that Jack has achieved from using psychedelicsSome of the awakenings Jack has had from using psychedelicsMuch much more Find Trip Whip on Social: Tiktok:  @TripwhipYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TripWhip1Instagram: @Trippwhipp______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________Join The Experience Shift Here: https://www.with-incollective.com/theexperienceshift The Experience Shift is on a mission to harness the power of the lived and living experience voice in the alcohol and drug sector. We have established the Collective because we believe that shared experience is going to play a massive part in positive change in all areas of the alcohol and drug sector.We know the power of the lived experience community and we want to start bringing that power to alcohol and drug public health policy, research and service innovation.We are a membership organisation for any individual or family member with a past or present lived experience with alcohol and drug use.The membership comes at no cost and we actually want to work and provide as much value as possible. Experience Matters will focus on the following three elements to provide our members with as much value as possible: employment opportunities, peer workforce training.and public health policy. We hope that we see you in the collective._____________________________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, Jack chats with Dr James Fitzpatrick, about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), his early Carrer experience in doing his PhD in the once alcohol-drowned Fitzroy Valley, 2500 km North of Perth and 400 km east of Broome Western Australia and how this shaped the rest of his career. James is now the CEO and founder of Patches Australia working towards seeing a society where children, adults and families are equipped to reach their full potential.  In this episode Jack & James Chat about: James's early unhealthy relationship with alcohol.How James worked as a paediatrician and stayed  in the Fitzroy Valley, 2500 km North of Perth and 400 km east of Broome Western Australia amongst an Aboriginal community experiencing severe alcohol harm How James completed his PhD whilst being actively involved in the communityAlcohol policy Australia James's journey into entrepreneurship and  how he founded Patches Australia much much more. More about Dr James Fitzpatrick:Dr James Fitzpatrick is among Australia's finest, receiving Australia's top civic award, Young Australian of the Year, in 2001; and again a finalist in the Australian of the Year Awards in 2017. As a paediatrician and researcher, he is committed to understanding and overcoming seemingly intractable public health issues, including youth suicide and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. His PhD examiner, Professor Kenneth Lyons Jones, who first documented the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in 1973, remarked that James' PhD dissertation was, "the best clinically oriented doctoral thesis I have read in the last forty years." A former infantry soldier, and now a successful entrepreneur delivering multidisciplinary paediatric services through PATCHES Paediatrics, Dr James Fitzpatrick has a reputation for getting things done. His passion for the stories of 'Australia and her people farthest flung,' his fierce sense of irreverence, and an innate love of poetry allow him to record his philosophy and the experience of so many Australians in verse that is both subtle and impactful, at once timeless and contemporary.James Fitzpatrick is Director of PATCHES Paediatrics; and Head of FASD research at Telethon Kids Institute, Perth.We would also recommend that you watch the following TedX talk by Dr James Fitzpatrick: https://youtu.be/EEJbB-Ke2tcTo find James online visit: https://patches.com.au/https://www.philosophythatrhymes.com/______________________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

So you're considering going sober for Dry July?Maybe questioning your relationship with alcohol? Welcome to the club! Making the decision to get sober can be a big one, but it's also one that can change your life for the better. In this podcast, we talk to Justine Whitchurch about her journey with alcohol addiction and how she turned her life around. Justine is a personal trainer, author, model and motivational speaker.Having experienced a near-death alcohol addiction, Justine now lives her life with health and fitness as the core foundation. Her self-published book, ‘Sobriety delivered EVERYTHING alcohol promised' outlines the steps she took after hitting rock bottom with months to live.Her story has been featured in many media publications as a symbol of what can be achieved when you stop numbing and start living. In addition to this, her strong belief in paying forward the gift that sobriety and healthy living gave her, led to the creation of the ‘Fearful to Fierce' program.She is also an advocate for embracing the ‘age is no barrier' principle and continues to demonstrate this through her love of fashion and modelling. You can find out more about Justin on her Instagram page: @jusswhitchurch_____________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you___________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, Jack Chats with Danni Carr about how she quit alcohol and her journey in creating her own podcast How I Quit Alcohol.Danni Carr is an inspiring individual that has managed to turn the pain of her past into purpose. This is a great podcast for anyone who is questioning their relationship with booze and wants to change things up with a non-traditional path. Little more about Danni and the How I Quit Alcohol Podcast:Danni Carr, owner of Earth Bottles and Ash Grunwald, much loved Australian Blues Musician are a husband and wife duo with a passion for self improvement and self preservation.After years of touring and partying the excessive binges started to take their toll and the two decided enough was enough.When a good friend said she was going to take a 12 month break from drinking, these two didn't hesitate in joining in.That was in Jan 2017 and what started as a 12 month commitment has lead to a life of awesome sobriety. More confident, more driven - Danni and Ash have never looked back.Danni now has a hugely successful podcast called How I Quit Alcohol, has studied Neuro Linguistic Programming for coaching, CBT for coaching and currently studying Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Mate and Sat Dharam.  Danni is a certified life coach and is currently writing a book with Ash about alcohol. They are both passionate about helping other people break the cycle with alcohol and rebuilding confidence to start a new life from the inside out.How I Quit Alcohol Links WebsitePodcast@howiquitalcohol________________Introducing the "Hump Day OM" This is Jack's new weekly newsletter, Jack MUST STRESS that this is not your average weekly shitty newsletter, it's full of heaps of good juicy stuff you won't find anyplace else. we are even going to give you a free gift if you sign up today :) also, we will not spam you! guaranteed.To join and get your free gift, Click here Looking forward to OMing with you_________________________________If you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, Jack chats with Jake Edgar about his experience with a tough childhood upbringing and how he overcame adversity and addiction to change his life. He doesn't complain about it, however, Jake is someone that inspires me because he is someone that has experienced an incredibly tough upbringing full of drug use and crime. Jake has overcome generational poverty, breaking the cycle of addiction in his family, and creating a life he is truly grateful for.In this episode we chat about: Jake's upbringing and how he dealt with drug-using parents How Jake overcame his addiction How Jake responded to the death of his father Jakes rehab experience Narcotics Anonymous (NA) & 12-step programs The power of gratitudemuch, much more As promised, if you need an aircon, heater fixed or fridge repaired these are Jake's details: Business Name: Edgar Air Email for enquiries: edgar.air@outlook.com________________We have a new book! Grab the Special Offer here: https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/11STEPSBOOKIf you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, we chat with Glynis Cauley about her experience of stigma within the alcohol and drug treatment system. Glynis discusses how she has overcome: TraumaDomestic ViolenceIce addictionAlcohol AddictionCirrhosisMental HealthStigma within the treatment systemThis is a great episode for anyone that is interested in using their lived experience of addiction and substance use to help others and inspire change in policy and legislation. _________________We have a new book! Grab the Special Offer here: https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/11STEPSBOOKIf you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Join our Facebook GroupOur social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, we chat with Chris Raine about his experience in becoming a social entrepreneur and creating innovative services in the mental health and AOD space.Chris Raine is a mental health and addiction social entrepreneur. He was the Founder and ex-CEO of Hello Sunday Morning (HSM) – a non-profit that supports one of the largest communities in the world of people looking to change their relationship with alcohol. Thanks to the support of several corporate foundations (Google, Macquarie Bank, Vodafone and nib) as well as governments across Australia and New Zealand, Hello Sunday Morning provides free access to peer and/or clinical support for any Australian looking to change their relationship with alcohol, at the moment they need it. Chris currently has a portfolio of roles in the mental health/addiction sectors including; CEO of Australians for Mental Health – an advocacy organisation focused on mental health reform; Head of Partnerships at 360Edge – a consultancy focused on improving the AOD sector; and Director of Clean Slate Clinic – a GP-led home detox service. Chris is a Young Australian of the Year (QLD), a Westpac Social Change Fellow and received a Skoll Scholarship in Social Entrepreneurship to complete an MBA at Oxford University.Visit Hello Sunday Morning:  https://hellosundaymorning.org/_________________We have a new book! Grab the Special Offer here: https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/11STEPSBOOKIf you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Our social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, we chat with Michael Donehue about his story of overcoming mental health and substance use issues. Michael details how his mental health deteriorated due to multiple significant traumas and negative life events and how he excessively drank alcohol to cope. Michael explains how important his family was in helping him through his addiction and mental health issues. In this episode we also cover: Michael's experience in working through suicidal ideationMental Health First Aid Alcohol addiction The importance of family in overcoming mental health challenges Journey apparel much much more To find out more about Michael Donehue, visit Michael Donehue on Linkedin_________________We have a new book! Grab the Special Offer here: https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/11STEPSBOOKIf you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Our social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

If you're struggling with ice addiction, this podcast is for you. We chat with Jacob Cook in this episode about his experiences in how he overcame Ice addiction. In this episode, we discuss: The low, lows of his addiction How important EQ is in the recovery journey Resi Rehab NA & AA  Building self-esteem much, much more _________________________________We have a new book! Grab the Special Offer here: https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/11STEPSBOOKIf you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Our social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, we chat with Sam Mercuri about his experience in getting off meth without rehab. Sam has an interesting experience because he didn't engage in the traditional treatment system or support groups, however, has managed to have great success in changing his life. In this episode we chat about: How Sam got hooked on Ice When Sam realised that he was addicted and his rock bottom moment impacts of Sam's mental health  on his addiction The importance of fitness in Sam's life How Sam found purpose and how important that was in Sam's Journey You can follow Sam on Instagram here: @samcuri_________________We have a new book! Grab the Special Offer here: https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/11STEPSBOOKIf you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Our social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, we chat with professor Maree Teesson about her experience in running a Research Centre in Mental Health and Substance Use.In this episode, we chat about:Stigma Lived and Living experience Mental Health and addiction Research Meth and research around meth Professor Maree Teesson AC is Director of the Matilda Centre, Director of the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Prevention and Early Intervention in Mental Illness and Substance Use (PREMISE), and an NHMRC Leadership Fellow at the University of Sydney. Maree is a Former National Mental Health Commissioner (2018-2021), an Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellow, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Social Sciences. Maree is Chair of Australia's Mental Health Think Tank. Maree was announced as a Companion of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 2018 Honours List, awarded a Westpac/Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence (Innovation), and awarded an Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers. Maree has made a major contribution to Australia's health and medical research effort in the field of mental health and substance use. In particular, she is known nationally and internationally for her research on the comorbidity between mental health and substance use disorders.____________________________________We have a new book! Grab the Special Offer here: https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/11STEPSBOOKIf you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Our social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, I chat with my Mum about her experience in dealing with my addiction and how she supported me into treatment and changed my life. This is always a weird and sometimes confronting conversation for me. Still to this day, it's never nice to hear how you impacted your family, even if it is 10 + years down the track. We put this episode together because families always seem to get a lot out of hearing other families experiences. If you are a mum or a family member I really hope this one helps! In this episode with my mum, we discuss Impacts of my addiction on the family How  Mum managed challenging emotions through this tough time Strategies she used to talk with me and help me Her perspective as a mother Denial and how not to blame yourself as a parent much much more.____________________________________We have a new book! Grab the Special Offer here: https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/11STEPSBOOKIf you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Our social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

In this episode, we chat with Dooz, the Host of the Deep Down Under Podcast. We chat about his experience with mental health, addictive patterns and how he found his way out of a dark placeIn this episode, Dooz discusses:his challenges with school How he found community with mates in the graffiti scene His years partying & how it tipped into a bigger problemMental Health challenges Understanding spirituality much much more.We would highly recommend the Deep Down Under Podcast as it taps into the stories of everyday Aussies in an authentic way! check it out here: You can also check out his music here: Dooz____________________________________We have a new book! Grab the Special Offer here: https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/11STEPSBOOKIf you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Our social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

What a great way to open up the podcast in 2022! In this episode, we chat with @Shaysober about her experience of recovery from alcohol addiction. Through the episode, Shay discusses:Trauma and the impact it had on her addiction How her culture and religion impacted her drinking being in denial around her addiction for over 16 yearsbeing a mum and getting sober as a mum sharing her experience of addiction on Instagram much much more.We are into 2022! if you are interested in sponsoring the show, shoot me an email @  info@realdrugtalk.com.au _______________We have a new book! Grab the Special Offer here: https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/11STEPSBOOKIf you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Our social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

One of the more frustrating things that we find about the alcohol and drug system is that there is often zero focus on the biochemical side of addiction recovery.That's why we feel incredibly lucky to have the wizard Holly Sinclair on our team. In this podcast, we talk about how people can reset  their biochemistry using microbiome testing, the brain-gut axis and how personal responsibility is essential when engaging in a biochemical transformation. Here is more about Holly Sinclair and her organisation The Women's Series WOMENS HEALTH CRUSADER, B. Psy Sc, FDN-P, PT AND NATURAL THERAPISTWe are sold a message that does not support nourishment, strength or self-care. Instead, women are led to believe that starving, excessive cardio and issues such as chronic gut issues, are just what we should expect in order to uphold certain social standards.​And despite the overwhelming amount of online 'fitness' professionals and the programs that accompany them, women's health has never been worse. Chronic disease, obesity and biomechanical issues are plaguing women, leaving us to wonder where did it all go wrong?​I believe that education is power, which is why after spending over a decade working with both the general population and athletes, I decided to create a platform that offered just that. The Women Series was born from a desire to want to empower as many women as possible.No longer shall we go hungry, be exhausted or be told that our bodies are simply not working. Today, and every day after, we will learn how to love, create, propionate and thrive in a world that suggests we shouldn't.I'll eat to that.To find out more about The Women's Series: https://www.thewomenseries.com/_______________We have a new book! Grab the Special Offer here: https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/11STEPSBOOKIf you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Our social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

I have always felt lucky to meet various intelligent professionals working on and in the alcohol and drug sector.  Meeting these intelligent people have helped to shape and change the way I think about addiction and public health responses to alcohol and other drugs. It has always  been one of the goals of the show to try and share some of this knowledge with a wider audience. Professor Nadine Ezard is one of those people who has challenged my idea's and helped shape the way I think about alcohol and drugs and their impacts on the wider community. Professor Nadine Ezard is the Director of the National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED), and the Clinical Director of the Alcohol and Drug Service at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. We have an overall conversation about the alcohol and drugs sector. some of the good things and some of the bad. To find out more about NCCRED, visit: https://nccred.org.au/_______________We have a new book! Grab the Special Offer here: https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/11STEPSBOOKIf you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Our social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials. 

“We would like to acknowledge that this conversation was recorded on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people and pay my respect to Elders both past, present and future.”Our guest Rachel Reilly lives and work on Kaurna Country, and pays her respects to Elders past, present and emerging.We would also like to acknowledge the cultural authority of my Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues who have led this project, and provided guidance and support for me throughout.The project team comprises a team of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal researchers with an extraordinary depth of knowledge. Their bios are on the NIMAC website below.Lastly, we acknowledge and thank the participants in the research, who by generously sharing their knowledge have enabled this project to exist.In this episode, we chat with Rachel Reilly who is a senior research fellow from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute about her work in Aboriginal health and the development and research of an app to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the harmful impacts of Ice use. Rachel & Jack are not Aboriginal and have sort the blessing to publish this conversation from Professor James Ward, who is a Pitjantjatjara and Nukunu man and lead researcher on this project. Professor James Ward is a Pitjantjatjara and Nukunu man, an infectious diseases epidemiologist and a national leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research. He is currently the Director of the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at The University of Queensland.Holding various roles over the last 25 years in Aboriginal public health policy for both government and non-government organisations, in urban regional and remote communities he has built a national program of research in the epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases, with a particular focus on STIs, HIV and viral hepatitis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.Professor Ward has previously worked at the Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Baker IDI in Alice Springs and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute. He has served on numerous national and international committees including currently the Communicable Diseases Network of Australia, the Australian National Council on Alcohol and Drugs, the CDNA COVID-19 Working Group and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander COVID-19 Taskforce. He has over 120 publications and leads several large scale public health and infectious diseases studies.   Links to the project and other helpful information. Project website:www.wecandothis.com.au www.nimac.org.au https://www.facebook.com/1wecandothis For service providers interested in using the app with clients, and providing feedback to us: Contact me: rachel.reilly@sahrmi.com Social determinants: Broadly, social determinants are the circumstances in which people grow, live, work and age (WHO 2008). ... For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the social determinants of health also include factors such as cultural identity, family, participation in cultural activities and access to traditional lands. I've attached a poster that summarises some of the findings from our conversations with people about their experiences with methamphetamine. A summary of intergenerational trauma narrated by Jack Charles is here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-RaB19D13E The US research on Adverse Childhood Events is summarised here:https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.htmlIt includes a neat little YouTube video on the site that gives a nice summary. Info sheet on trauma-informed services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (Judy Atkinson):https://earlytraumagrief.anu.edu.au/files/ctg-rs21.pdfhttps://aifs.gov.au/cfca/2013/08/13/growing-our-children-up-strong-and-deadly-healing-for-children-and-young-people-2 _________________________We have a new book! Grab the Special Offer here: https://www.connectionbasedliving.com/11STEPSBOOKIf you or a loved one needs help beating addiction, you can visit www.connectionbasedliving.com.au If you want to check out more about Real Drug Talk & Everything we do you can visit us at our website, www.realdrugtalk.com.au We would love it if you followed us on social media to keep supporting the message. Our social media handle is @realdrugtalk on socials.