Rhyme & Reason with Dr. Barry

This week we are eager to welcome a literal rockstar from both the music industry and the recovery world, Wesley Geer! Wes is a person in long term recovery who has toured with numerous bands throughout his career, most notably, Korn. In addition to his music, Wes has also founded "Rock to Recovery", a nonprofit organization which aims to provide music to induce healing to those effected by drug and alcohol abuse. Tune in this week as we discuss the power of music as a potent medicine and hear his personal recovery story.

This week on Rhyme and Reason we welcome one of our most successful guests to date, Kara Goldin. Kara has been recognized by Forbes, Fortune, and Ernst and Young for her achievements as an entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of Hint and Author of 'Undaunted'. Her life changed forever when she decided she wanted to create an alternative to sugary processed drinks and promote healthy lifestyle choices. This makes her an excellent guest for our show as we know physical health can positively impact mental health. We are very excited for this discussion!

This week we have A LOT to cover! Our guest is Lyle Fried, an industry professional for multiple decades. Lyle is a very unique individual, in the sense that he does not specialize in just one facet of recovery. His background includes but is not limited to counseling, coaching, crisis management, consulting, ordained recovery ministry, and has even opened his own facilities before. Tune in this week to learn what drives Lyle to constantly be on the cutting edge of addiction medicine.

This week on Rhyme and Reason, we are delighted to welcome Megan Racer! Megan has been in recovery for over 4 years and currently works as a Business Development Representative for The River Source. She also has established quite the platform on LinkedIn where she promotes visibility for our community. On any given day, Megan is spreading positive awareness on anxiety, life after prison, sobriety and everything in between. Tune in this week to hear her story.

This week we have a role reversal on our hands! The host that we all know and love is going to be our guest this week as he is interviewed by our pseudo-host, Jason Cabello. Tune in as we learn the origin story of Dr Barry, how he still practices his recovery today, and the intersection of his personal recovery and professional career.

We are excited to announce a very special guest this week, Vin Baker! Vin was an NBA first round draft pick in 1993 and later went on to be an Olympic gold medalist in 2000. However, his career took a downward spiral after he found himself addicted to drugs and alcohol. He ended up losing everything. Vin then bounced back and got sober and began the journey of reclaiming his life. He is currently in long term recovery and the assistant coach of the Milwaukee Bucks! Tune in this week to hear this incredible story of triumph.

This week we are excited to welcome Amanda Marino to the stage! Amanda is a long time professional within the industry and also has a colorful background in entertainment. She is the Co-Founder of Next Level Recovery Associates and is a certified interventionist. She is also in long term recovery herself! Tune in to hear her story.

This week on Rhyme and Reason, Barry welcomes Daniel Dempsey! Three years ago, Dan's life was spiraling out of control and it was Dr. Barry who helped get him into treatment with Recovery Unplugged. Fast forward to today, Dan gets to work along side Barry and help people find the treatment services that they need. Tune in this week as we hear his heartwarming story of personal recovery, why he chose to dedicate his career to helping others, and everything in between!

This week we are thrilled to welcome a true rock and roll legend, Richie Supa! Richie is a grammy winning song writer who is most famous for his work with Aerosmith. After his decorated career in the music industry, Richie decided to use to power of music to ignite healing in those suffering from Substance Abuse. Join us this week as we hear Richie's personal recovery story, his experiences as a rockstar, and how he influenced the birth of Recovery Unplugged!

This week on Rhyme and Reason we are happy to welcome Joe Rubbo and Denise Casale! Joe is an American Film Actor who has been sober since 2017 and Denise is the CEO and Founder of Power Up Radio TV. The pair have been working together for the last 3 months and have recently featured Dr Barry on their show. This Wednesday, it is our turn to host as we discuss recovery, finding your voice, and working with sober individuals.

This week on Rhyme and Reason we are eager to welcome Quincy Carter! Quincy is formerly a Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and currently a person in recovery. Join us this upcoming Wednesday as we discuss his life story, what life is like after the NFL, and ultimately finding our community of recovery.

This week on Rhyme & Reason, Dr. Barry welcomes Russell Levine! Russell is currently the Director of Business Development for Archstone Behavioral Health and has been sober for 17 years. Additionally, he worked in the music industry for two decades before he ended up finding his own personal recovery. Tune in this week as we discuss the music industry, mental health, substance abuse, and restoring families by enabling positive change in their loved ones.

This week on Rhyme and Reason, we are honored to welcome Ali Kessler. Last year, Ali's son Greyson, was tragically killed by his father during a mental health crisis. In the past year, Ali has worked tirelessly to pass legislation to protect children. Greyson's Law is her son's legacy. She also founded GreysonsChoice.Org as a resource for other families in similar situations.

This week we are excited to welcome Louis Oliver! Louis is a former Miami Dolphin and the Creator & Founder of Highlightz. Barry and Louis will be discussing professional sports and the utilization of cannabis as alternative medicine. We invite you to tune in with an open mind and hear both sides of this conversation.

This week we are eager to welcome Josh Fenster. Josh is a person in long term recovery who felt the calling change careers after 20 years in order to create a new space for members of our community to get sober. In 2015 he co-founded Seacrest Recovery Center in Florida, and since then has expanded to locations in 3 additional states. To this day, Josh continues to work a program, attend meetings, and share the message with newcomers. Tune in to hear his story; both personally and professionally.

This week on Rhyme & Reason we welcome well known sports analyst and radio personality, Zach Krantz! Zach can be found every morning on "The Joe Rose Show." Tune in this week as we discuss professional sports, recovery, and everything in between.

This week on Rhyme & Reason we are eager to welcome Michael "Mike" Gottlieb! Mike is currently serving the State of Florida as a member of the House of Representatives, district 98. He is also an attorney who has practiced criminal defense for the past 25 years. He and Barry will be discussing mental health, jail release programs, and charitable contributions. Tune in to learn how you can also make a difference in your neighborhood and how we can best serve members of our communities.

This week on Rhyme and Reason we are excited to welcome Kenny Pomerance! Kenny is the co-founder of IntheRooms.com, an online resource center for people struggling with addiction and an interactive blog for members of the community. We will be discussing what inspired Kenny to co-create this space for us, and listening in on his own personal recovery experience.

This week on Rhyme and Reason, we are excited to welcome Marc Kantor! Marc first found the world of recovery in 2004 while getting treated for prescription abuse and addiction. In 2014 he began training to become an interventionist and summarily earned his credentials as a Certified Intervention Professional (CIP) that same year. He later founded South Florida Intervention and wrote the book "How to Do an Intervention: A Step by Step Guide for Parents." He is currently a member of the National Association for Treatment Providers (NAATP) and Association of Intervention Professionals. Tune in to learn why this work is so important and the best routes of action for helping your loved one(s).

This week on Rhyme and reason, we are excited to feature Charity Hair! Charity began her career as a runway fashion model and as a result was able to travel the world. After over a decade of modeling, she got his first record deal in 1999. She has shared stages with Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Alanis Morrisette. In 2019 Charity found her way into the rooms of alcoholics anonymous and began her journey of recovery. When the pandemic began in 2020, she noticed a decline in her cognitive function despite living a life free of drugs and alcohol. She was later diagnosed with ADHD and has since found a passion in life coaching and advocacy work for other women with undiagnosed or late diagnosed ADHD.

This week on Rhyme and Reason, we are eager to welcome a true titan in the recovery advocacy world, Gary K! Since getting sober over 25 years ago, Gary has made a long-lasting impact in our community. He is an ambassador for our nation's oldest and largest advocacy organization, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD inc.) and serves as an educator conducting recovery/12-step awareness workshops for schools, universities, drug courts, legislators, law enforcement, and medical personnel. He is also an author, producer, and documentary subject.

This week we are pleased to feature a true pioneer within the realm of recreational activities for the sober population. Dr. Barry and Zach will be welcoming Duke Rumely; Founder and Executive Director of Sober AF Entertainment. Duke has created a multifaceted events group that brings sober tailgates, seating sections, and support tents to music festivals, concerts and sporting events around the country. His mission is to create a safe space where sobriety, at these traditionally 'non-sober' events, is normalized. Tune in to learn more about Duke and his story, and the impact that Sober AF Entertainment has made within the community.

Ready, set, hike! This week on Rhyme and Reason, we have the honor of featuring 10-year NFL player and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Randy Grimes. Randy found his way into recovery from receiving opiates for sports related injuries. After finding sobriety, Randy founded Pro Athletes in Recovery, a nonprofit organization. Join us as we deep dive into the world of recovery and professional sports!

This week on Rhyme & Reason joining Dr Barry is decorated CEO, podcaster, motivational speaker, and consultant, Bella Verita. We will be breaking down the pathway to success and discussing how these methods can be used both professionally and within our own personal recovery.

This week on Rhyme & Reason our guest is Waitus Carter, he is the utilization administrator for the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Native American populations within the United States struggle with substance abuse at a disproportionate rate. Waitus has made it his life's mission to help this population secure resources and treatment options. Join us to learn more about how rewarding and challenging this task can be, while we simultaneously examine addiction's impact on the family unit.

Welcome to our grand premiere of "Rhyme and Reason". Our first guest is Eric Kussin! Eric is the founder of Same Here Global, a non-profit mental health awareness alliance. Same Here Global gives a voice to mental health advocacy by enlisting athletes, musicians, actors, andcelebrities to help spread this message: that EVERYONE in the world is affected by life's inevitable traumas and stresses. We will be discussing Eric's backstory, what drives his passion for spreading wellness, andhealthy coping mechanisms.