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Is addiction hereditary? Can stress or trauma cause addiction? Can I lead a fulfilling life after addiction? In Un-Addiction, the podcast, Dr. Nzinga Harrison and her guests will answer these questions and more. Hear hopeful and inspiring stories from your favorite artists, authors, and change-makers as we un-learn what we think we know about addiction, undo the stigma around addiction and uncover the critical conversations necessary to take our lives back from addiction. Dr. Nzinga Harrison is a board-certified psychiatrist with a specialty in addiction medicine, and co-founder of Eleanor Health, whose mission is to help those affected by addiction live amazing lives.  Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

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    Season 4 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 2:01 Transcription Available


    Season 4 is right around the corner! Join Dr. Harrison and her guests while they discuss the impact of addiction - and recovery - specifically on black and brown communities.   New season starts Tuesday, October 15, 2024!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 20: Laura Willoughby, Club Soda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 44:44 Transcription Available


    Laura Willoughby MBE is the founder of the world's largest mindful drinking movement, Club Soda, and the UK's foremost expert in low and no alcoholic drinks. Laura began a cultural revolution of not drinking "for tonight or good" after she decided to quit drinking and attended an unethical workshop on alcohol cessation. In this episode, you'll learn how Club Soda evolved into a campaign, the work Laura's doing to make pubs in the UK a more inclusive place that profits everyone, differences in no and low-alcohol communities between the UK and the US, and Laura's journey of many paths to found Club Soda. Club Soda is the UK's mindful drinking specialist. Experts in alcohol and behavior change, they also run the Club Soda Tasting Room & Bar in Covent Garden. The Tasting Rooms are a space for consumers to try and buy low and no alcohol drinks and for brands to connect with consumers and the trade. Club Soda is a social impact B Corp Business and creates change, choice and connection through research, events, drinks expertise, corporate workshops, menu conclusion and more. You can find Club Soda at joinclubsoda.com on social @joinclubsoda and at: The Club Soda Tasting Rooms, 39 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5RR ___ Dr. Nzinga Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is out now! Order here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd // LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod. If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. Questions, suggestions, and anything else? Email us at: unaddictionpod@gmail.com If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 19: Recap: Pathways and Stigma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 68:43 Transcription Available


    This week's episode is a recap of some conversations from seasons 1 and 2 that highlighted the impact of addiction and mental health stigma. If you've been listening for the past year, you already know substance use disorders and mental health struggles often come hand-in-hand. Even if you haven't been listening, you probably know this from personal experience. Our goal with this podcast is to lessen the impact of stigma, have vulnerable conversations, and hopefully make it easier for someone else to ask for help. There are threads of shame and stigma which span race, gender, class, sexuality, religion, and more, which is why stigma is so insidious. Seriously, if you are having a hard time overcoming a substance, reach out to us or someone you trust. Time stamps (without ads): 1:46 - Derek Brown (Full episode: S1 E2) @positivedamageinc 12:25 - Erin Khar (Full episode: S2 E2) @erinkhar 28:35 - Chamique Holdsclaw (Full episode: S1 E3) @chold1 38:08 - Demi Burnett (Full episode: S2 E1) @demi_not_lovato 46:33 - Ana Marie Cox (Full episode: S2 E3) @anamariecox 58:57 - Joseph Green (Full episode: S1 E5) @josephlmsvoice ___ Dr. Nzinga Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is out now! Order here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod. If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. Questions, suggestions, and anything else? Email us at: unaddictionpod@gmail.com If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 18: Mrs. Kasha Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 37:37


    To celebrate Pride Month, we couldn't think of a better person to talk about pride and gratitude than Mrs. Kasha Davis. This episode is a re-play of Dr. Harrison's conversation with Ed Popil, AKA Mrs. Kasha Davis. Note the roles that gratitude, stigma, shame, and community played in Ed's journey. Ed Popil, AKA Mrs. Kasha Davis, and Dr. Nzinga Harrison discuss spirituality as a key role in Ed's recovery journey, allowing him to uncover a much-needed conversation with his father. Before finding recovery, however, Ed mentions the stigmas and inaccurate beliefs about recovery he held that prevented him from finding a lifeline sooner. Visit Mrs. Kasha Davis' website for links to her new podcast - AUNTIE, upcoming shows, merch and more: https://www.mrskashadavis.net/ Find Mrs. Kasha Davis on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads: @mrskashadavis _____ If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is out now! Order here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on IG, Threads, and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG and YouTube: @unaddictionpod Questions? Email us: @unaddictionpod@gmail.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 17: Lauren McQuistin, Brutal Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 44:23 Transcription Available


    This episode is dedicated to our younger listeners looking to be reflected in the recovery community. Not everyone who finds recovery lost a career, house, or family. Lauren McQuistin (@brutalrecovery) is a former opera singer who now writes about the messy, awkward, and unsettling parts of recovery. Attempting sobriety for the first time at the age of 19, Lauren shares about self-loathing, feeling of insignificance, and lack of belonging that accompanied the trauma she experienced at the hands of someone who was supposed to support her. Lauren and Nzinga talk about the small seeds planted along Lauren's path to recovery that eventually blossomed, and how compassion saved Lauren's life. If you feel like your life doesn't matter, like your achievements will never amount to anything, or like your path doesn't align with society's ideal of success, this episode is for you. Sign up for Lauren's Substack, No Lost Causes Club: https://nolostcausesclub.substack.com/ Lauren creates content "too edgy" for social media on her Patreon. If you'd like to follow along on "a day in the life of a woman who almost died more times than she can remember," go here: https://www.patreon.com/brutalrecovery/about Follow her on IG: @brutalrecovery ___ Dr. Nzinga Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is out now! Order here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod. If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. Questions, suggestions, and anything else? Email us at: unnaddictionpod@gmail.com. If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 16: Marty Walsh, Alcoholics Anonymous 101

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 38:21 Transcription Available


    Marty Walsh has spent his life fighting for working people, as a labor leader, as a public official, and as a private citizen. Marty, the son of Irish immigrants, was born and raised in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood. In 1997, at the age of 29, Marty won election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where he spent 16 years fighting for workers' rights and good jobs. In 2013, he was elected Mayor of Boston, an office he served for seven years. He led Boston through a period of historic success, growing the city's economy, reducing crime, investing in schools and libraries, and ending chronic homelessness among veterans in the city. In February 2023, Marty was appointed as the Executive Director of the National Hockey League Player's Association, returning to his roots as a labor leader where he can continue to champion the importance of workers' rights and the shared benefits of collective bargaining for all. Today's episode is called Alcoholics Anonymous 101 because Marty shares his deep respect for the program that saved his life. He and Nzinga discuss political legacy, the purpose that steers Marty's recovery, and what it means to give your recovery away. If you're curious about AA, struggling with isolation in your addiction, or have doubts about what your potential is as someone in recovery, listen to this episode. ___ Dr. Nzinga Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is out now! Order here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod. If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. Questions? Email us at: unnaddictionpod@gmail.com If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 15: Zac Clark (Bachelor Nation), Release Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 39:53 Transcription Available


    Zac Clark is a mental health, wellness, and addiction recovery advocate. As Founder and CEO of Release Recovery and the founding board member of the Release Recovery Foundation, Zac Clark is dedicated to providing comprehensive, innovative, and individualized care to all those in need who can't afford care, specifically folks in underserved communities. Zac talked openly about his addiction in S16 of ABC's The Bachelorette in 2020. Follow Zac on IG: @zwclark Learn about Release Recovery: https://releaserecovery.com/ Follow Release Recovery on IG: @releaserecovery Email Release Recovery if you need help but can't afford it, or if you just want to talk: connect@releaserecovery.com ___ Dr. Nzinga Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is out now! Order here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. Questions? Email us at unnaddictionpod@gmail.com If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 14: Dan Peres, "As Needed for Pain: A Memoir of Addiction"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 40:09 Transcription Available


    Dan Peres, author of, "As Needed For Pain: A Memoir of Addiction" joins us on the pod to talk about his "garden variety" disease of addiction to opioids, to which he was introduced after a back injury. He and Dr. Harrison discuss what someone who is addicted to opioids looks like, what kept Dan from seeking help years after he recognized he needed it, smuggling 1000 Vicodin from Tijuana, the magic of receiving support from the recovery community, and the miracles that abound from being able to give it back. Don't miss this episode, because Dan's story is like many others - discovering, by doctor's orders, the relieving a substance might offer - but his journey to recovery might inspire you. Don't wait! Find "As Needed For Pain" wherever books are sold. Find Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-peres/ ___ Dr. Nzinga Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is out now! Order here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod. If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. Questions? Email us at: unnaddictionpod@gmail.com If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep 13: Khadi Oluwatoyin, Sober Black Girls Club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 45:12 Transcription Available


    Welcome to season 3 of Un-Addiction, as we dive deep into the importance of rest, taking time for yourself, and the pressures of being a high-performing Black girl, with Khadi Oluwatoyin. Khadi is the founder of Sober Black Girls Club (SBGC), a 501(c)(3) collective that provides resources and support to Black girls, women, femmes, and non-binary folks practicing sobriety, in recovery, or considering it. Sober Black Girls Club was born from Khadi's need for connection with other Black girls seeking support with addiction. Khadi takes us through the complexities of being a high-performing Black girl, taking breaks while being in service, and what to do when what you need is not what you want. Find Sober Black Girls Club: IG: @soberblackgirlsclub Find meetings, mentors, community, and more: https://linktr.ee/SoberBlackGirlsClub ___ If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com Dr. Nzinga Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is out now! Order here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. Questions? Email us at: unnaddictionpod@gmail.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 12: Dopey Dave, Love and Tolerance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 47:02 Transcription Available


    Dave Manheim joins us from the Dopey Podcast, your source for drugs, addiction, and dumb sh*t. Dave and Nzinga share a deep love that goes way back. Listen while Dave takes us through his addiction journey, beginning with marijuana. Don't think weed is addictive? WRONG. Check out the Dopey Podcast: https://dopeypodcast.com/. Subscribe on Spotify / Apple: https://spoti.fi/3HTyqzG / https://apple.co/3udWtGJ Follow Dopey on IG, YouTube, Twitter (X): @dopeypodcast ___ Dr. Nzinga's Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is OUT NOW! Order it here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod. If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. Have a question for Dr. Harrison? Email us at: unaddictionpod@gmail.com ___ If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 11: Daryl McGraw, Formerly Inc

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 45:17 Transcription Available


    Daryl McGraw, founder of Formerly Inc joins Dr. Harrison to talk about his lived experience in the prison system and what lessons and blessings he's reaped from his journey so far. Daryl shares the "sauce" to his recovery formula, which includes recovery capital, a term he teaches us, and why making consistent deposits gives him the strength he needs to get through trying times. Check out Daryl's Ted Talk: "Urban Trauma Unchecked is Urban Trauma Untreated": https://www.ted.com/talks/daryl_mcgraw_urban_trauma_unchecked_is_urban_trauma_untreated Formerly Inc is the first criminal justice reform consulting organization fully staffed by people with lived experience with the criminal justice system. Find them here: https://formerlyinc.org/ Follow Daryl on IG: @harrytubman18 ___ Dr. Nzinga's Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is OUT NOW! Order it here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod. If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. ___ If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 10: Maia Szalavitz, Undoing Drugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 46:17 Transcription Available


    Maia Szalavitz, New York Times best-selling author of "Unbroken Brain" and "Undoing Drugs," joins Dr. Harrison to help us unlearn tough love, rock bottoms, and autism stereotypes. Deeply passionate about rectifying the inequality in drug policy and harm reduction, Maia gives us a tour of her recovery journey. If you're curious about how to navigate autism, prescribed medication, and sobriety, don't miss this episode. Check out Maia's books: https://maiasz.com/books/ Find Maia on Twitter (X): @maiasz Read Maia's New York Times essay from 1/22/24, "After My Heroin Addiction, Would Pain Medicine Set Me Back?": https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/22/opinion/pain-recovery-drug-addiction.html ___ Dr. Nzinga's Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is OUT NOW! Order it here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod. If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. ___ If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 9: Ana Marie Cox, Infinite Miracles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 46:29 Transcription Available


    Ana Marie Cox joins Dr. Nzinga Harrison to talk about everything AA and sobriety bring her, from infinite miracles to unconditional love. Ana candidly shares what it feels like to be in a manic episode, how recovery has taught her how to treat herself as someone with bipolar disorder, and how to be intersectional in recovery. If you are in recovery, are considering AA, or are the child of an alcoholic, this episode is for you. Ana hosts a writing workshop for anyone with a "before" and "after" in there lives here: https://www.anamariecox.com/ Find Ana on IG: @anamariecox / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamariecox/ ___ Dr. Nzinga's Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is OUT NOW! Order it here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads / X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. ___ If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 8: Erin Khar, Author of "Strung Out"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 52:50 Transcription Available


    In this episode of Un-Addiction, Dr. Nzinga Harrison sits down with Erin Khar, author of "Strung Out," a memoir about her heroin addiction over 15 years. Erin takes us on a journey through the genetic, environmental, and behavioral risk factors that led to her developing an opioid addiction. Erin and Nzinga talked about the war on drugs, the fentanyl crisis in the US, the connected mental health crisis in the US, inequality within the private prison industry, how to talk to your kids about drugs, the impact that privilege/mental health resources/financial resources have on addiction and recovery...and so much more. You don't want to miss this one. Find Erin on Twitter / IG / Threads: @erinkhar Order Erin's book, "Strung Out," her answer to her son's first inquiries about her drug use: https://www.erinkhar.com/ ___ Dr. Nzinga's Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is OUT NOW! Order it here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads / X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. ___ If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 7: Demi Burnett, Bachelor Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 41:29 Transcription Available


    Get ready for Season 2 of Un-Addiction, as Demi Burnett (The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise) tells Dr. Nzinga Harrison how she used alcohol to suppress characteristics of what would later be diagnosed as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Demi discusses how she used alcohol through taping The Bachelor, and how ASD eventually became her greatest asset in her recovery journey. Listen as Demi gives a masterclass on how to build your recovery formula and shares tips on being authentic for anyone who's neurodivergent. Find Demi on IG: @demi_not_lovato / TikTok: @demlia ___ If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com Mark your calendars - Dr. Nzinga's forthcoming book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" comes out JANUARY 9, 2024! Pre-order it here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 6: Phil Rutherford, Black Faces Black Voices

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 40:03 Transcription Available


    Phil Rutherford and Dr. Nzinga Harrison get deep into the equity of recovery, from harm reduction to representation. Phil shares why he changed his mind about harm reduction facilities and explains how his recovery pathway destination shifted from cessation of substances to, well, something bigger. Resources mentioned in this episode: Black Faces Black Voices - https://bfbv.org/ Eight Dimensions of Wellness - https://bit.ly/3QqIrbF Faces and Voices of Recovery: https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/ https://www.instagram.com/facesandvoicesofrecovery/ https://www.facebook.com/facesandvoicesofrecovery https://twitter.com/facesandvoices _____ Pre-Order "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life": https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 5: Joseph Green, Narrative Disruptor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 47:19 Transcription Available


    Joseph Green and Dr. Nzinga Harrison have a powerfully intimate conversation about what it means to be poetically minded, and how Joseph's mission to teach young people how to find the tools they can lean on during hard times began. In this episode, Joseph reframes sobriety and recovery as only pieces to the larger picture of life, describing the kind of world Joseph would like to see and how he's helping his children build it. Joseph Green is a professional storyteller, award-winning spoken word artist, educator, narrative disruptor, and person in sustained recovery. He advocates for and inspires those overcoming the disease of substance use disorder through his keynote speeches and workshops. In his 20-year career, he has facilitated over 5,000 workshops for people ranging from school-aged children to working adults on various topics, including substance abuse, recovery, and mental health. Joseph has traveled the country to work with youth and adults and has spoken for organizations such as the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Google, and Harvard Kennedy School's Recovery Advocacy Project Organizing Institute. He is currently featured in the documentary Tipping the Pain Scale, a film focused on the systemic failures and possible solutions for those struggling with addiction and our country's epidemic of pain. Find Joseph on IG: @josephlmsvoice and https://josephgreenspeaks.com/ ____ If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com. Pre-Order "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life": https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 4: Jayson Williams, Rebound4Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 43:44 Transcription Available


    Jayson Williams and Dr. Nzinga Harrison discuss the importance of un-learning the stigma of asking for help in the face of addiction. Jayson and Nzinga discuss the impact of relationships, fun, and adventure during recovery; Jayson tells us his system of categorizing those relationships according to how supportive of his sobriety they are. Discover Rebound, a holistic, adventure therapy facility where folks can find support for their addictions in a team-setting: https://rebound4life.org/ Instagram: @rebound4life If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com ____ Pre-Order "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life": https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 3: Chamique Holdsclaw, Mental Health Advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 44:17 Transcription Available


    Chamique Holdsclaw, mental health advocate, former WNBA All-Star, and daughter of two parents with alcoholism, takes us through her youth, remarkable career in collegiate and professional basketball, and sudden mental health crisis that turned her pain into strength to become a mental health advocate for high-performers. In this episode, Chamique explains how Alateen helped her understand the disease that her parents suffered from, and ultimately build resilience during a time in which she needed it the most. Alateen is a resource for teens who are experiencing the effects of someone else's alcohol use. If you have more questions, visit: https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/ Chamique's documentary, "Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw," can be found here: https://kovnocommunications.org/films/mindgame-the-unquiet-journey-of-chamique-holdsclaw/ If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com. ____ Pre-Order "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life": https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 2: Derek Brown, Positive Damage Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 33:26 Transcription Available


    Derek Brown and Dr. Harrison clarify the terms Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), alcoholism, and alcoholic. Derek explains mindful drinking and takes us on a journey of un-doing the stigma of non-alcohol drinkers in bars. If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com. Join Derek for Sober October and more in his substack, Positive Damage Find Derek: Instagram: @positivedamageinc Twitter: @positiveDMG https://www.positivedamageinc.com/ ____ Pre-Order "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life": https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Episode 1: Ed Popil AKA Mrs. Kasha Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 38:06 Transcription Available


    Season 1 kicks off with Ed Popil, AKA Mrs. Kasha Davis. He and Dr. Harrison discuss how stigma prevented Ed from finding support sooner in his journey and spirituality as a key role in Ed's recovery journey, allowing him to uncover a much-needed conversation with his father. If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com. Look for Mrs. Kasha Davis' children's story hour, Imagination Station, coming soon to television. Find Mrs. Kasha Davis on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads: @mrskashadavis or Mrskashadavis.com ____ Pre-Order "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life": https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: Un-Addiction with Nzinga Harrison, MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 0:58 Transcription Available


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