Podcasts about Addiction medicine

Shawn & Janet Needham R.Ph. have Dr. Joy Kong on the podcast to discuss regenerative medicine. Dr. Joy Kong, MD is a triple board-certified physician in the fields of Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, and Anti-aging & Regenerative Medicine. She was named Top Doctor of the Year in Stem Cell Therapy 2019, Empowered Woman of the Year 2019, Stem Cell Doctor of the Decade in 2021, and her memoir Tiger of Beijing was named "Book of the Year" in 2020. Dr. Joy Kong Website | https://joykongmd.com/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-kong-md-4b8627123/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@JoyKongMD Health Solutions Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/health_solutions_shawn_needham/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@healthsolutionspodcast Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/HealthSolutionsPodcast Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy Website | http://mlrx.com.com/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MosesLakeProfessionalPharmacy/ Shawn Needham X | https://x.com/ShawnNeedham2 Shawn's Book | http://mybook.to/Sickened_The_Book Additional Links https://linktr.ee/mlrx

Dr. Chad McDonald is the Chief Medical Officer at InterCommunity (a not-for-profit, addiction and behavioral health leaning FQHC-LA in the Greater Hartford, CT area), where he has the privilege of helping people find hope and healing through recovery. Initially a family physician by training, Dr. McDonald became board-certified in Addiction Medicine after witnessing the impact of substance use disorders on people close to him. Today, he works alongside a dedicated team providing compassionate, whole-person care for individuals and families across Greater Hartford.In addition to his clinical and leadership work, Dr. McDonald serves as Connecticut's Physician Addiction State Champion with the Opioid Response Network and is an appointed member of the Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC), where he advocates for using health IT to reduce barriers to care and strengthen recovery supports.Dr. McDonald believes that recovery is possible for everyone and that access to care should never be out of reach. For anyone ready to begin their recovery journey—or for loved ones seeking help—InterCommunity offers medical detox, residential rehab, and outpatient programs. Learn more at https://www.intercommunityct.org/ ----Across the Web----

Medicine has come a long way in the past 50 years, but here's what's fascinating: many of the breakthrough treatments we use today for pain, addiction, and mental health started with a handful of doctors who were willing to go against the grain.In this conversation, Sam sits down with Dr. Howard Kornfeld, a triple board-certified physician whose career reads like a roadmap of medical innovation. We're talking five decades of pushing boundaries - from emergency medicine to nuclear war prevention to being at the ground floor of psychedelic research.Dr. Kornfeld doesn't just share stories (though he has plenty). He walks us through his transformative experiences at Esalen Institute, his pioneering work with buprenorphine treatment, and his connections to the key figures who literally shaped modern psychedelic medicine as we know it.What makes this conversation essential listening? Dr. Kornfeld's journey shows exactly how questioning established medical practices - while still maintaining rigorous, evidence-based standards - can lead to treatments that actually change lives. His story proves that individual physicians can drive real systemic change, but it requires persistence, innovation, and the willingness to work outside conventional healthcare systems.If you've ever wondered how breakthrough treatments actually make it from "experimental" to mainstream, or if you're curious about what it really takes to challenge medical orthodoxy, this conversation will give you the historical context you need.What You'll Learn in This Episode・How questioning medical orthodoxy led to breakthrough treatments and career-defining insights・The evolution of pain medicine from the 1920s through today and lessons for modern practice・Dr. Kornfeld's journey from emergency medicine through nuclear activism to integrative practice・Historical context for psychedelic medicine's current renaissance and key pioneering figuresEpisode 39 show notes:00:00 Teaser - Physicians as Shamans of Our Culture00:34 Welcome Back To the Podcast 03:04 Challenging Medical Orthodoxy: The Mastectomy Story 07:04 Triple Board Certification Journey 09:41 Cook County Hospital vs Prestigious Academics 12:55 Esalen Institute: A Medical Education Like No Other 17:37 Three Mile Island and Nuclear War Prevention 31:08 Meeting Sasha Shulgin and Early MDMA Research 35:32 Entering Addiction Medicine36:43 The Esalen Psychedelic Research Conference 49:05 From Nuclear Activism to Addiction Medicine 53:037 Buprenorphine: Years Ahead of Everyone Else 1:00:14 The Pendulum Swings of Pain Medicine 1:14:15 Recovery Without Walls Clinic Model 1:17:37 Ketamine's Paradoxical Nature in Addiction 1:20:38 Treating Ketamine Use Disorder 1:22:20 Starting Your Own Practice: Practical Advice 1:28:21 Advice from Your 100-Year-Old Self 1:31:52 Contact Information and ClosingThanks for listeningConnect with Dr. Howard Kornfeld at:Recovery Without Walls

Sponsored By: → JASPR | For an exclusive offer go to jaspr.co/DRG and get $200 OFF for a limited time. → BiOptimizers | For an exclusive offer go to bioptimizers.com/drg and use code DRG to get 15% OFF Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ Trauma rewrites your nervous system at the cellular level, creating changes often mistaken for personality traits. When stress becomes inescapable, it triggers mitochondrial shutdown that affects energy production and explains sudden crashes. In this episode, Dr. Aimie Apigian breaks down the four stage pathway of startle, stress, freeze, and shutdown, where the crucial 15 second startle window determines whether responses become adaptive or automatic trauma patterns. She shares her retraining protocol using controlled activation and proper nervous system nutrition to rewire neural pathways faster than traditional methods. Her philosophy shifts from trauma focused excavation to life focused emergence, concentrating on living fully today rather than digging through past wounds. When your system has sufficient safety and resources, healing surfaces naturally through life's synchronicities. Stop trying to fix what's broken and start building what's alive. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.Follow Doctor G on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ About Our Guest: Dr. Aimie Apigian is a double board-certified physician in Preventive Medicine & Addiction Medicine and creator of The Biology of Trauma methodology. She's a leading medical expert on cellular-level trauma storage who pivoted from surgery to develop a revolutionary approach to understanding how trauma becomes stored in our biology, not just psychology. • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aimie-apigian • website: https://traumahealingaccelerated.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 8:04 - The Foster Care Story That Changed Everything 12:48 - "Mommy, I'm Going to Kill You Tomorrow" 32:47 - Witnessing Her Own Trauma Response in Real Time 36:43 - The Freeze Response: What Happens in Your Body 47:47 - Gazelle vs Lion: Evolution of Trauma Response 58:34 - The Dog Experiment: Why Mindset Work Isn't Enough 1:04:09 - Practical Exercise: Retrain Your Startle Response 1:14:22 - The Biology of Trauma Book Release

Host Dr. Shawn McNeil is joined by Dr. Robert Sherrick to discuss his new article Relationship Between Methadone Induction Dosing and Retention in Treatment in Opioid Treatment Programs featured in the July/August issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine.   Robert Sherrick, MD, DFASAM, is chief science officer for Community Medical Services, a company that serves patients through over 70 Opioid Treatment Programs in 12 states. He also has experience working at an inpatient addiction treatment facility, Pathways Treatment Center, treating all forms of substance use disorders and dual diagnosis patients.   Dr. Sherrick has been providing medication treatment for opioid use disorder since 2003, initially in an office setting using buprenorphine and subsequently with methadone in Opioid Treatment Programs. He established a state-wide buprenorphine treatment program for VA Montana with extensive use of telemedicine. He is board certified in internal medicine and addiction medicine through the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He is past president of the Northwest Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). - Article: Relationship Between Methadone Induction Dosing and Retention in Treatment in Opioid Treatment Programs

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Are you educated and informed on the issues around weed and vaping, including THC, nicotine, and the signs of addiction? Listen to this interview with Dr. Krishna White. She is an attending physician at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, with board certifications in Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, and Addiction Medicine. In this episode, we discuss:Can you explain why kids who've experienced trauma, prenatal substance exposure, or who are neurodivergent may be at greater risk for turning to substances like marijuana or vaping?How are kids typically using marijuana today? (edibles, vaping THC, traditional smoking, oils)Are kids generally aware of what they're consuming, especially when it comes to the potency of today's marijuana?What are some of the short-term effects of marijuana use in adolescents?What long-term impacts are you seeing in your clinical practice, especially for kids whose brains are still developing?Now let's move to vaping – what it is, why it's so popular, and what we need to know about how kids are using it. Can you break down what vaping is and what substances kids may be inhaling?Why is vaping so appealing to tweens and teens, even those who've never used another substance?What are some of the immediate health concerns tied to vaping in young people?And long-term—what are you most worried about when it comes to kids who are vaping regularly?What strategies can adoptive, foster, or kinship caregivers use to help buffer or “substance-proof” their kids?How early should conversations about marijuana and vaping begin?For kids who already have a higher vulnerability, what are some protective factors or environments that help reduce their risk?What are some signs that a child might be using marijuana or vaping—even if they're trying to hide it?If a child has already started using, how can caregivers respond in a way that's both firm and supportive?When does occasional experimentation cross the line into something that needs professional help?What are nicotine pouches – why are they appealing and what are the short or long term impacts we should know about?What would you say to a caregiver who's feeling overwhelmed or ashamed that this is part of their child's story?If you could offer just one piece of advice to a caregiver trying to navigate this with their teen, what would it be?Resources:Prenatal Exposure, Part 2: Parenting Tweens and TeensAre Kids Exposed Prenatally More Likely to Abuse Alcohol & Drugs?Preventing Teen Substance Abuse - Center for Parent and Teen CommunicSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines//Gaza and West Bank updateIn Aus - weekend protests, Albanese expulsion of Iranian ambassador, Israeli intervention claims Fed gov plan to change Centrelink debt policies Use of force at Canberra's Bimberi Youth Justice CentreVictorian Government's move to open the Otway coastline for further gas explorationToll - Stop Driving Genocide Campaign goes National//Content Warning: This program is centred around overdose awareness and alcohol and other drug use. Some segments will discuss themes of mental health, trauma, grief, and suicide, which some listeners may find distressing.//We have linked some support services at the end of the page should you wish to use them. But you are never alone, there is always support available for yourself or someone you care about ❤️ // Chris Christoforou - VAADA// Firstly, Chris Christoforou, CEO of The Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association or ‘VAADA', joined us to unpack a new report from the Victorian Coroner's Court which recorded 2024 as having the highest number of fatal overdoses in a decade. Chris will helps us understand strategies, advocacy and what's next from Victoria's AOD peak body following the report. Chris has broad community sector experience as former Director of Operations at the Yoorrook Justice Commission, current Director of the Victorian Council of Social Service and the Australian Council of Social Service.// A/Prof Dr Shalini Arunogiri - Hamilton Centre, Turning Point, Monash//We spoke to A/Prof Dr Shalini Arunogiri, an addiction specialist psychiatrist and researcher with a focus on the management of co-occurring mental health substance use disorders as well as novel treatment for substance use disorders. She is the clinical director of the Hamilton Centre, Turning Point and NHMRC Emerging Leader Research Fellow. In our discussion, we learned more about Professor Shalini's research into dual-diagnosis care, AOD supports for vulnerable groups of people, and mentoring the next generation of mental health practitioners.// A/Prof Dr Nico Clark - Royal Melbourne Hospital, First Step & formerly at North Richmond MSIR// A/Prof Dr Nico Clark, has worked in the field of addiction medicine for over 25 years, including 10 years with the World Health Organisation in the Substance Use Team, as Medical Director of the North Richmond Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR), and is currently Head of Addiction Medicine at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Clinical Director at First Step St Kilda. Nico spoke to Inez yesterday about the differences in prescription drugs vs non-prescription drugs, why people often use multiple drugs at the same time, how does the coroner categorise fatal overdoses, how to impove patient care, and what we can all do to look out for each other.// Sarah Hiley -  The Victorian Pill Testing Service Sarah Hiley, Director of The Loop's new fixed Pill Testing Service in Fitzroy, joined Inez this week to discuss all the questions people have about the service. We discuss what can be tested, how much should I bring, what about the police, what if I need extra support, drug alerts and so much more. Find out how to access the confidential service and what to expect. Visit them at 95 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy via the purple door, just ring the green buzzer.//Thursday: 12pm – 4pm Friday: 3pm – 7pm Saturday: 1pm – 7pm//For more information visit their FAQs page or call them at 1800 762 844. Sign up to their mailing list for local drug alerts info@vicpilltesting.org.au//  International Overdose Awareness Day Events//HRVic Training 'Recognise & Respond' Fri 29th Aug at 4pm 299-305 Victoria St Brunswick. Learn how to respond to any overdose & adminsiter naloxone for opioids. No need to book, just turn up! Free naloxone kit provided for everyone.Find your local IOAD events this Sunday 31st of Aug, online or in-person.//Support Lines - 24/7//Directline (VIC) - 1800 888 236National Alcohol & other Drug Hotline - 1800 250 015Suicide Callback Service - 1300 659 467Lifeline  - 13 11 1413 Yarn (National & Mob only) - 13 92 76//Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm//Youth Drugs and Alcohol Advice (YoDAA) - 1800 458 685An overdose is a medical emergency, call triple zero immediately (000) and ask for an ambulance. Phone operators will guide you until the ambulance arrives. Carry your Naloxone, get the training.//Many support lines can help you find your local support services, if you would prefer to look online yourself for food, housing, money, counselling, domestic/family violence, legal support visit Ask Izzy askizzy.org.au/ //

Quick summaries of articles 51-60. Enjoy! 51. Fun Activities and Recovery Acuff, S. F., et al. A brief measure of non-drug reinforcement: Association with treatment outcomes during initial substance use recovery. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 256, 111092. 52. Buprenorphine-precipitated Fentanyl Withdrawal Thakrar AP, et al. Buprenorphine-Precipitated Withdrawal Among Hospitalized Patients Using Fentanyl. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Sep 3;7(9):e2435895. 53. Methadone Vs. Buprenorphine Nosyk B, Et al. Buprenorphine/Naloxone vs Methadone for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder. JAMA. 2024 Oct 17. 54. High Daily Doses of Buprenorphine Axeen S, et al. Association of Daily Doses of Buprenorphine With Urgent Health Care Utilization. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Sep 3;7(9):e2435478. 55. How Buprenorphine Works in Pregnancy Caritis, Steve N. MD; et al. A Pharmacologic Evaluation of Buprenorphine in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period. Journal of Addiction Medicine ():10.1097/ADM.0000000000001380, September 2, 2024. 56. How Many Quite Attempts Does It Take? Fontes RM, et al. Beyond the first try: How many quit attempts are necessary to achieve substance use cessation? Drug Alcohol Depend. 2024 Dec 8;267:112525. 57. What is Recovery? Zemore SE, et al. Understanding the Shared Meaning of Recovery From Substance Use Disorders: New Findings From the What is Recovery? Study. Subst Abuse. 2023 Sep 15;17:11782218231199372. 58. Semaglutide for Alcohol Use Disorder (The RCT) Hendershot CS, et al. Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Psychiatry. 2025 Feb 12:e244789. 59. Low-Dose Buprenorphine Initiation (Micro-induction) Suen LW, et al. Outpatient Low-Dose Initiation of Buprenorphine for People Using Fentanyl. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Jan 2;8(1):e2456253. 60. Lisdexamfetamine for methamphetamine use disorder Ezard N, et al LiMA Investigator Group. Lisdexamfetamine in the treatment of methamphetamine dependence: A randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Addiction. 2024 Dec 19. --- This podcast offers category 1 and MATE-ACT CME credits through MI CARES and Michigan State University. To get credit for this episode and others, go to this link to make your account, take a brief quiz, and claim your credit. To learn more about opportunities in addiction medicine, visit MI CARES. CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/ --- Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy Audio editing: Michael Bonanno Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman A podcast from Ars Longa Media --- This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice. The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group. --- Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com Facebook: @AddictionMedJC Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club Instagram: @AddictionMedJC Threads: @AddictionMedJC YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC --- Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What up, Beasts. Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Dr. Jeannie May, whose story blew me away. She shared her near-death experience during the birth of her first child, which completely shifted how she saw life, medicine, and what it means to truly heal. That moment cracked her open to the fact that there's more to this world than the rigid, scientific lens she had been living through as a physician. Years later, on what she thought was just a casual breathwork training, she discovered a practice that allowed her to process emotions and traumas in a way years of talk therapy and medication never could. Hearing her describe how a single session felt like five years of therapy gave me chills.What I loved about our conversation is how she made something as simple as breathing feel like the most underutilized superpower we all have. We talked about everything from anxiety, depression, and stress, to how shallow chest breathing actually keeps our bodies stuck in “danger mode.” Dr. May shared practical tips like box breathing, 4-4-6 breath, and even the surprising sleep hack of taping your mouth at night to help your body rest and heal. And no, before you let your brain go there, this isn't some kinky thing. It's about better sleep, less snoring, and clearer sinuses. Honestly, this episode felt like an invitation to stop white-knuckling our way through stress and start using the power we already carry inside us.As always, I hope something lands with you today. I hope something you hear tugs at your heart strings and/or I hope you laugh.Bio: Dr. Jeannie May is a board-certified physician helping people regulate emotions and heal through the power of breath. With certifications in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Care, and Addiction Medicine, she bridges Western science with ancient wisdom to combat chronic stress and its health effects. Based in Nashville, she shares breathwork globally through her platform, TheBreathMD, and her book Breath: The Remote Control to Inner Calm.Music by Prymary: Sean Entrikin (my hot husband) on guitar, Chris Quirarte on drums, Smiley Sean on keyboards, Rob Young on bass, and Jaxon Duane on vocals.Connect with Dr. Jeannie May!Website: TheBreathMD.comFree gift: a 2 minute video called "90 Seconds to Calm" - to receive, text "Breath" to 26786Book: Breath: The Remote Control to Inner Calm - https://www.amazon.com/Breath-Remote-Control-Inner-Calm-ebook/dp/B0D79GC1FBFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBreathMDLifewave patches (Live younger with less pain): LifeWave.com/DrJeannieWhere else can you find me?Linktree: https://linktr.ee/beautifulbeastwithinstudiosWhat if health wasn't about rules or restriction?What if it felt more like trust, ease, and actually liking the person in the mirror?I help people rebuild their relationship with food, movement, and themselves, so health becomes something you live, not something you chase.Ready for a different kind of conversation?Let's talk. No pressure.https://beautifulbeastwithinstudios.com/exploration-chat-schedulingAffiliate LinksBreakthrough Coaching Certification: If you feel called to help others heal or grow, Sean Smith's Breakthrough Coaching Certification is where that calling becomes real. https://coachseansmith.ontraport.net/t?orid=27037&opid=43Opus Clip: I use Opus Clip mostly for captions, and it's a game-changer for turning long videos into usable clips. If you use my link, it supports the show, and I appreciate you big time! https://www.opus.pro/?via=1118d2Mary Kay: Listen… I've been using Mary Kay since I was 17. I'm 40 now and people still ask me what college I go to. Not really, but you get the idea. Grab your faves here: https://www.marykay.com/kaitienoelleBeastly Merch: https://beautifulbeastwithinstudios.com/merchUnveil the Beautiful Beast Within YOU!Zoom Background:By Behr

Dr Pat Murphy on his holistic approach to addiction treatment. James P. Murphy, MD, DFASAM is founder and CEO of Murphy Pain Center. He serves gratis as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He has earned a Master of Medical Management from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. He has board certifications in Pain Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Anesthesiology. His Pain Management fellowship was at Rochester, Minnesota's Mayo Clinic, where he also served on the faculty of the Mayo Medical School.

Human connection brings an inherent amount of suffering with it, so how do we cultivate equanimity in interpersonal relationships?In this talk, Matthew Brensilver reflects on the deep human need for belonging. Yet an unavoidable tension arises because no person or relationship can fully satisfy craving or end suffering. He explains that understanding this unsatisfactoriness helps us realistically approach relationships without expecting them to be perfect refuges.Instead, we learn to welcome ambivalence, the coexistence of conflicting feelings like love and frustration, joy and grief, which naturally arises in all connections. This capacity to tolerate ambivalence is a sign of psychosocial maturity and is essential for developing equanimity—the balanced mind that neither clings to nor rejects experiences and emotions.Matthew outlines several important points about equanimity in relational life:Equanimity involves opening the heart to the imperfections of others and ourselves, rather than controlling or suppressing difficult feelings.Interpersonal interactions act like a “stress test,” revealing our hidden mental habits (greed, hate, delusion) and opportunities for compassion.Compassion refined by equanimity becomes “love in the face of helplessness,” recognizing the limits of our ability to control or fix others' suffering.Ambivalence is not always a symptom of confusion but sometimes a clear recognition of complexity; learning to live alongside it is a spiritual achievement.Emotional ups and downs, including anger and grief, often resist change because these states have a kind of inertia, requiring patience and mindfulness.The practice of equanimity supports forgiveness, especially when we face the pain and flaws of loved ones without defensiveness or control. Forgiveness can be thought of as the unofficial "Fifth Brahmavihara" because it flows naturally from the four states of loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimityUltimately, Matthew encourages embracing the vulnerability and uncertainty inherent in human relationships, using meditation and honest self-reflection to cultivate a steady, openhearted presence. This practice helps us stay with the discomfort of not knowing, being wrong, or feeling helpless—key conditions for genuine connection and compassionate love.______________Matthew Brensilver, MSW, PhD teaches retreats at the Insight Retreat Center, Spirit Rock and other Buddhist centers. He was previously program director for Mindful Schools and for more than a decade, was a core teacher at Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society.Matthew worked as a clinical social worker, serving severely and persistently mentally ill adults and adolescents. He subsequently earned a PhD from the Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at USC where he was a Provost's Fellow. His dissertation examined the mechanisms of risk and resilience in maltreated adolescents in a large, longitudinal study in South Los Angeles.Before committing to teach meditation full-time, he spent years doing research on addiction pharmacotherapy at the UCLA Center for Behavioral and Addiction Medicine.Each summer, he lectures at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center on the intersections between mindfulnes ______________ To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit https://gaybuddhist.org/There you can: Donate Learn how to participate live Find our schedule of upcoming speakers Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy many hundreds of these recorded talks dating back to 1996 CREDITSAudio Engineer: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter

Four addiction specialists talk about what it takes to keep your knowledge current. The Addiction Medicine Journal Club is joined by Dr. Casey Grover (Addiction Medicine Made Easy Podcast) and Thomas Bannard (VCU Health) to discuss how to further your knowledge as a busy professional. PSAM Review (Page 6): Staying Current: How to Keep up with the Addiction Medicine Literature --- This podcast episode does not offer CME, but other episodes do. CME: https://micaresed.org/courses/podcast-addiction-medicine-journal-club/ --- Original theme music: composed and performed by Benjamin Kennedy Audio editing: Michael Bonanno Executive producer: Dr. Patrick Beeman A podcast from Ars Longa Media --- This is Addiction Medicine Journal Club with Dr. Sonya Del Tredici and Dr. John Keenan. We practice addiction medicine and primary care, and we believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated. This podcast reviews current articles to help you stay up to date with research that you can use in your addiction medicine practice. The best part of any journal club is the conversation. Send us your comments on social media or join our Facebook group. Email: addictionmedicinejournalclub@gmail.com Facebook: @AddictionMedJC Facebook Group: Addiction Medicine Journal Club Instagram: @AddictionMedJC Threads: @AddictionMedJC YouTube: addictionmedicinejournalclub Twitter/X: @AddictionMedJC Addiction Medicine Journal Club is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the authors of the articles we review. All patient information has been modified to protect their identities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWhat if living longer wasn't just about adding years to your life but adding life to your years? In this episode of the I AM Well MD Podcast, Dr. Gina Clark joins us for a deeply insightful conversation on aligning your health span with your lifespan.Dr. Clark has cared for over 6,000 patients across 4 continents, holds US Board Certifications in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, and earned her DPhil (PhD) in neuroscience from Oxford University. With experience ranging from HIV work in Africa to physician wellbeing and forensic psychiatry, she brings a unique and holistic perspective to mental health and longevity.We explore:How her unconventional career path shaped her medical practiceThe difference between health span and lifespan and why it mattersPractical ways to cultivate an “evergreen mindset” for personal and societal wellbeingThe surprising coexistence of happiness and sadness in a healthy lifeWhy sometimes taking your foot off the gas is the healthiest way forwardWhether you're a healthcare professional or simply someone seeking a more fulfilling and healthy life, this episode offers wisdom you can start applying today.Connect with Dr. Gina Clark:Website: drginaclark.com Instagram: @drginaclark LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drginaclarkSupport the showDr. Tanikella practices General Pediatrics, Integrative Medicine, and is an expert in Mind-Body medicine. She has traveled the world to learn more about the intersection where mind, body, health, personal beliefs, and motivation meet. She is founder and CEO of Integrative Approaches to Mastering Wellness, where she brings the wisdom of mind body medicine and the power of life coaching together to help her clients break through their glass ceilings. Learn more and join our email list at iamwellmd.com. Drop us a message by going to iamwellmd.com/contact. Follow I AM Well MD: Instagram | LinkedIn | FacebookDisclaimer: The information shared on the I AM Well MD Podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. All health-related decisions should be made in consultation with your personal medical provider. The views expressed by me are my own and do not reflect those of my guests, employers, or affiliated institutions. The views of any guest do not represent my personal or professional opinions. The content shared on this podcast is intended to inspire thoughtful reflection, not to provide medical diagnosis or treatment....

What does he think needs to change? Plus - What is the most valuable item you ever thought you lost? GUESTS: Dr. Mark Greenberg - Consulting Staff, Department of Psychiatry - working in Addiction Medicine at Sunnybrook Teresa Maiorano – Fertility Dietitian & Nutritionist

Every 19 minutes, someone in America dies from a drug overdose. 70% of street drugs now contain fentanyl. This isn't the opioid crisis of the 2000s. This is far worse. Dr. Roger McFillin sits down with Richard Taite one of the most recognized voices in addiction treatment.  If you've followed addiction treatment or the opioid crisis over the past two decades, you've probably seen him. He's been featured on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, ABC's Nightline, CBS This Morning, and Entertainment Tonight. He was the addiction expert featured in the award-winning documentary 'Prescription Thugs.' He's one of the most recognized voices in addiction treatment in America. Richard's journey is as raw as it gets. As the original founder of Cliffside Malibu, ultimately becoming the most elite rehab in America; today he's back to fight an even deadlier epidemic as Executive Chairman of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa. Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / XSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically GenuineConscious Clinician CollectivePLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here

Three addiction medicine doctors in three different states share advocacy wins from 2025. Learn about the policies shaping addiction medicine across the country, and what helped push these legislative wins over the finish line.  Plus, discover highlights from ASAM's new report on major state-level addiction medicine trends this year.  Featured in this episode:  Chad Elkin, MD, Tennessee Society of Addiction Medicine  Cate Heil, MD, Idaho Society of Addiction Medicine  Stephanie Stewart, MD, Colorado Society of Addiction Medicine    Links:  ASAM's 2025 Mid-year Report: Trends in Addiction Medicine State Legislation   List of 2025 Enacted State Legislation 

You know what I love about my TYP 'job'? I'm always talking with people who have so much to teach me; people with profound knowledge, experience, understanding and expertise that I don't have. As it turns out, I didn't know as much about trauma as I thought I did. Fortunately, this episode allowed me to connect with someone who is truly a world leader in this space. I loved Dr. Aimie and loved the conversation. I hope you enjoy it too. **Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a double Board-Certified Physician, boarded in both Preventive and Addiction Medicine with a Masters in Biochemistry and a Master's in Public Health. She is a leader, speaker and founder of Trauma Healing Accelerated, LLC where she not only continues to lead individuals in their own healing journey but trains professionals around the world to do the same.biologyoftrauma.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Courtney Gillenwater is a US Navy veteran, global humanitarian, and pediatric specialist at Chara Health, Dr. Joy Kong's premier regenerative medicine clinic. With a background in traditional pediatrics and trauma medicine, Dr. Gillenwater transitioned into regenerative therapies after experiencing a rapid personal recovery using stem cells and exosomes. Now, she focuses on combining cutting-edge cellular treatments with comprehensive, integrative care to support children with autism, veterans with chronic injuries, and patients with complex inflammatory conditions.In this powerful episode, Dr. Joy Kong interviews Dr. Gillenwater about her unique path into regenerative medicine and the life-changing results she sees daily at Chara Health. From helping nonverbal children gain communication skills to aiding veterans with lung damage and patients on transplant lists, Dr. Gillenwater shares compelling case studies and clinical outcomes. The episode dives into how personalized stem cell protocols, micronutrient testing, and gut-brain optimization are transforming outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorders and adults facing serious health challenges.Visit My Clinic: Chara Health

Send us a textSarah sits down with Addiction Medicine expert Dr. Carolyn Chan on this latest episode. Dr. Chan has great tips and tricks for how to care for patients with substance use disorders (SUD) inpatient and outpatient. No matter what kind of provider you will be, SUD will be a part of your patients' lives! Look out for the discussion on RIP TEAR and how you can approach every patient encounter involving substance use disorders with confidence and respect. Dr. Chan has her own podcast, @The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine! Take a listen to their great talks too! UC's Hoxworth Addiction Recovery Clinic: https://med12.uc.edu/depart/intmed/residency/internal-medicine/the-way-we-learn/resiliency

“When courage overcomes habit, your story begins to change.”In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jason Giles—addiction medicine specialist, author, speaker, and a man who has walked both sides of the story.Once a high-achieving anesthesiologist addicted to fentanyl, Dr. Giles opens up about the addiction, the rock-bottom moment that changed everything, and how he has since helped more than 10,000 patients overcome substance use disorders.We dive into the future of addiction medicine and explore:

In this powerful episode of The Red Light Report, I'm joined by the brilliant Dr. Joy Kong — stem cell specialist, anti-aging physician, and founder of Chara Health and the American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy.   We dive deep into: The science and clinical use of stem cell therapy Why umbilical cord-derived stem cells are safer and more potent than adult sources The truth about exosomes, cytokine storms, and foreign DNA fears How stem cells can transfer mitochondria, reverse tissue damage, and modulate immunity The importance of prepping your terrain with nutraceuticals, detox, and nitric oxide The role of red, green, and yellow light in stem cell activation and targeting Synergy between red light therapy and BioLight's enhanced methylene blue (BioBlue)   Whether you're exploring stem cells for longevity, healing, or neuroregeneration, this episode will reshape your understanding of what's truly possible.  

In this episode of The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast, Dr. Joy speaks with Dr. Mike Jamshidi, a naturopathic doctor at Chara Health, about natural, hands-on approaches to pain relief beyond pills and surgery. Dr. Mike shares his journey from healing his own chronic health issues to helping patients address root causes of pain through bodywork, acupuncture, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.They also discuss advanced regenerative treatments like stem cells and exosomes, and Dr. Mike shares powerful stories of patients finding relief from severe conditions. This conversation highlights the power of working with the body's innate healing abilities for deeper, long-lasting recovery.--Additional Resources:Visit My Clinic: Chara Health

This is a conversation between Dr. Stephen Tamang, Monument Health physician and Director of Addiction Medicine and Community Health Services—and Brian Mueller, the Pennington County Sheriff. They go deep into the role the Sheriff's Office plays in shaping public policy, tackling controversial topics ranging from magnet services to ICE enforcement. They take a hard look at homelessness, exploring the services available in our community, the gaps that still exist, and what real solutions might look like. Expect an unfiltered, thought-provoking discussion about the intersection of law enforcement, public health, and the systems that shape our community's most pressing challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, Dr. Joy Kong breaks down the 5 biggest mistakes patients make when undergoing stem cell therapy—and how to avoid them to get the most out of your investment. Learn why using your own cells may not be ideal, the dangers of over-expanded lab-grown cells (especially from overseas clinics), and how lifestyle habits like overexertion, alcohol, and poor diet can sabotage your results. If you're considering regenerative therapy, this is essential listening for safer, more effective outcomes.Additional Resources:Visit My Clinic: Chara Health

This conversation explores the complexities of addiction treatment through the perspectives of two professionals, Heather and Josh, who share their personal journeys and insights into the stigma, politics, and treatment approaches surrounding addiction. They discuss the importance of understanding the underlying causes of addiction, the role of choice, and the need for comprehensive education and support systems to effectively address addiction in society.   Know more about Josh & Heather's work: Addiction2recovery Podcast Book "Trauma's Worth" by Heather Bell   Know more about Sathiya's work: JOIN DEEP CLEAN INNER CIRCLE Got a Question? Submit It Anonymously Through This Form Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, A Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This   Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Addiction Medicine (01:53) The Journey into Addiction Treatment (10:11) Personal Stories of Addiction and Recovery (14:00) The Stigma Surrounding Addiction (23:05) Is Addiction a Choice? (29:46) Predictors of Addiction (37:15) The Role of Support Systems (46:29) Addressing Co-occurring Disorders (54:44) The Future of Addiction Treatment (1:00:50) Conclusion and Resources

Dr. Jarratt Pytell stops by the show to discuss his recent article featured in the Journal of Addiction Medicine titled Post Void Residuals: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Patient Outcomes, and How Not to Get Fooled by Urine Toxicology Results - Article Link: Void Residuals: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Patient Outcomes, and How Not to Get Fooled by Urine Toxicology Results

ASAM President Elect Tim Wiegand, MD, FACMT, FAACT, DFASAM, sat down with us at this year's 56th ASAM Annual Conference to discuss his road to addiction medicine and why he wanted to get involved in a leadership position with ASAM. -

In this episode of The One Thing Podcast, Dr. Sarah Nasir shares her visionary approach to treating addiction through a deeply integrative and compassionate lens. As an osteopathic physician and founder of Zara Care, she is reshaping addiction recovery by combining primary care with holistic healing, addressing the mind, body, and spirit.Dr. Nasir opens up about her personal transformation from stigmatizing addiction to becoming a leading voice for destigmatization in medicine. She explains how visual storytelling and simplified communication are critical tools for building trust with patients. We explore medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the science behind opioid addiction, and why healing isn't just about abstinence but creating a life of purpose.You'll hear how she uses metaphors, guided imagery, and Eastern philosophy to help patients reconnect with their inner strength, and why she believes everyone is “greatness in progress.” If you're a clinician, caregiver, or simply someone interested in what it means to treat addiction with empathy and science, this episode is a must-watch.

In this insightful episode, Dr. Amy joins host Jill to delve into the intricate relationship between trauma, the body, and healing. They explore the concept of creating a safe environment for healing, the importance of understanding trauma at a biological level, and practical approaches to managing trauma. Key Discussions ① Introduction to Trauma and Healing:

In this episode, Dr. Joy Kong sits down with hormone and integrative medicine specialist Dr. Sara Amirmehrabi of Chara Health to uncover what most doctors overlook: that many modern women's struggles with mood, memory, weight gain, and intimacy may be rooted in hormone imbalances—not just lifestyle or aging.As part of the Chara Health team, Dr. Sara Amir brings her functional, root-cause approach to hormone replacement therapy, helping patients reclaim energy, joy, and clarity. She and Dr. Joy dive deep into the latest science on perimenopause, estrogen receptors in the brain, and why a tailored HRT protocol can be life-changing for women at any age.Whether you're in your 30s and feeling off or postmenopausal and afraid to try hormones again, this episode offers science-backed hope. You'll also learn how regenerative medicine like stem cells and peptides can enhance and amplify the effects of hormone therapy—creating a true foundation for anti-aging and vitality.If you've ever been told “everything looks normal” but you know something's not right, this conversation is for you.Additional Resources:Visit My Clinic: Chara Health

Today, on a special episode, Asif and Ali interview addiction expert Dr. Jason Giles. For over two decades, Dr. Giles has helped more than 10,000 patients overcome substance use disorders. Dr. Giles combines clinical expertise with personal experience, having navigated his own journey to recovery 25 years ago. Dr. Giles is the founder and Medical Director of Addiction Doctors, a leading telemedicine practice specializing in comprehensive addiction care.   Dr. Giles discusses his personal story with addiction and how this led him from anesthesiology to addiction medicine. Asif and Ali then ask Dr. Giles about whether certain jobs or personality types are predisposed to addiction, and then ask about some “hot button issues” including forced addiction treatment,decriminalization of illegal drugs, and if you should pay people to stay sober. They also discuss whether people need to “want” to stop using. They then ask Dr. Giles about inpatient versus outpatient treatment and the role of telemedicine and Ali asks about the role of organizations such as AA and NA.  The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.    Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay   Contact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.com   Follow us on Social media: Twitter: @doctorvcomedian Instagram:  doctorvcomedian

In this episode, Regina LaBelle stops by to talk about her recent article featured in the Journal of Addiction Medicine titled, The First 100 Days: The Trump Administration and Changes to Addiction Policy. In this episode, Regina discusses structural, budgetary and personnel, and data collection changes that have occurred in the last 100 days and the potential impact on addiction policy. Regina LaBelle is the director of the Center on Addiction Policy at the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center. She is also a member of the faculty at Georgetown University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, where she directs the Master of Science in Addiction Policy and Practice program, a program she founded in 2021. Regina has a history of public service, including in the Biden and Obama Administrations in the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy where she was appointed acting director in the first year of the Biden Administration. Under President Obama, Regina served as chief of staff at ONDCP where she managed the agency's response to the overdose epidemic and the implementation of the National Drug Control Strategy. She also serves on the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health. - Article Link: The First 100 Days: The Trump Administration and Changes to Addiction Policy

In this episode of the Meaning Project Podcast, Dr. Daniel A. Franz engages in a comprehensive discussion with Dr. Mark Hrymoc, a double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in addiction medicine. They explore the current landscape of addiction treatment, including the effectiveness of traditional methods like AA and the integration of modern medications. The conversation delves into the complexities of addiction, the role of genetics, and the emergence of behavioral addictions. They also discuss the impact of vaping, the potential of psychedelics in therapy, and the importance of destigmatizing mental health treatment.TakeawaysAddiction treatment is evolving with modern science.AA 12-step recovery remains foundational in addiction treatment.Listening to clients is crucial for effective treatment.Behavioral addictions are increasingly recognized and treated.Medications like naltrexone and Suboxone are game-changers.Genetics play a significant role in addiction susceptibility.Vaping poses new challenges in addiction treatment.Psychedelics show promise in treating mental health issues.Destigmatizing mental health treatment is essential for recovery.Long-term treatment may be necessary for chronic conditions.Dr. Hrymoc has extensive expertise in the psychopharmacology of addiction and other mental health disorders. He is double Board-certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry and was previously board-certified in Addiction Medicine. Dr. Hrymoc previously held the position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA, where he supervised training psychiatrists at their Addiction Psychiatry Clinic. He completed his subspecialist training in Addiction Psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and currently serves as a consulting physician to several prestigious drug and alcohol treatment centers in the area.Dr. Hrymoc completed his psychiatric residency training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and also trained at UCLA Medical Center and the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital. He obtained an MD degree at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and did his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. He has worked in a variety of treatment settings, from non-profit community mental health clinics to federally-sponsored multi-site medication development studies.In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hrymoc continues to be active in the local addiction treatment community. In September 2008, he founded Perspectives on Addiction, an interdisciplinary educational group for addiction professionals in Los Angeles. Dr. Hrymoc has served as the representative of the states of California, Alaska, and Hawaii to the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and was a member of the education committee of the California Society of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Hrymoc co-authored a chapter in Principles of Addiction Medicine, the main textbook of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and has been published in several academic journals.

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In this episode of Health Talks, we chat with Gorana Micevic, a Physician Assistant at Access Community Health Network in Chciago. Gorana shares her journey from training at SIU School of Medicine to serving both rural and urban communities through family and addiction medicine. She discusses leading a nationally recognized COVID-19 testing program in rural Illinois, completing Rush University's addiction medicine fellowship, and building a patient panel for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs).  Gorana offers encouragement for providers who may feel uncertain about treating OUD, and reminds us that education, empathy, and collaboration are key to making an impact.Throughout the episode, Gorana emphasizes the importance of education both for patients and providers. She reflects on how increasing clinician confidence around initiating OUD treatment could reduce barriers to care, and stresses the need for more training programs to include addiction medicine and integrated behavioral health: “I'm a strong believer in the power of integrated behavioral health. Some of the most meaningful progress I've seen with patients has happened alongside behavioral health consultants—professionals trained in trauma, anxiety, depression, and recovery. It's the combination of medical and emotional care that truly transforms outcomes.”

In this insightful and compassionate episode, Clarissa and Molly take a deep dive into post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)—an often overlooked but critical phase in ultra-processed food addiction recovery. While well-known in substance use disorder recovery, PAWS is rarely discussed in the context of food addiction, yet it shows up in significant ways. Clarissa and Molly break down what PAWS is, why it happens, and how it can show up months or even years into recovery. They share real client experiences, neurobiological explanations, and clinical insights—plus, they normalize what can feel like a confusing and distressing time. They also offer practical strategies for clients and clinicians alike, always with compassion, humor, and a forward-thinking, growth-focused perspective.

Dr. Drew Pinsky, board-certified physician in Internal and Addiction Medicine, popular TV host, and podcast powerhouse, joined The Guy Benson Show today to break down a new study suggesting liberals are more mentally unstable than conservatives and moderates. He weighed the reliability of the self-reported data, shared what might actually be driving the results, and emphasized the importance for focusing on concrete steps to solutions instead of arguing for victimhood and wanting a "seat at the table." Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if hair loss and sexual dysfunction weren't just signs of aging—but signals your body needs deeper healing?In this episode, Dr. Joy Kong sits down with Dr. Shivani Amin, a specialist at Chara Health, where she leads our work in hair restoration and sexual wellness. Together, they dive into how stem cells, exosomes, and peptides can rejuvenate the body from the inside out—helping patients feel and look their best.Dr. Amin explains how her personalized, root-cause approach at Chara Health delivers real results for both men and women, and why combining regenerative therapies with energy medicine is the future of healing.If you're seeking support for hair loss, low libido, or whole-body vitality, this episode shows what's possible at Chara Health.More on Dr. Shivani Amin:Website: https://www.drshivaniamin.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshivaniamin/?hl=en--Additional Resources:Visit My Clinic: Chara Health

What if addiction isn't about drugs, but about pain? Beneath compulsive behaviors often lie histories of trauma, anxiety, and unmet emotional needs, hidden behind layers of stigma and misunderstanding. In medicine, addiction is still often mischaracterized as a moral failing rather than a treatable illness with deep psychological roots. In this episode, we explore the personal and professional evolution of Dr. Casey Grover, an addiction medicine physician who reframed both his own struggles and the way he cares for patients. Finally, we uncover how shifting mindset and language can transform both clinical outcomes and clinician well-being.

In this episode, Dr. Charles Schauberger discusses the difficulties clinicians face when identifying and treating inhalant use in pregnant patients, and the findings from his recent article Systematic Review of Obstetric and Child Outcomes of Prenatal Exposure to Inhalants in the Context of a Use Disorder.   Dr. Charles Schauberger lives and practices in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Addiction Medicine, and has developed a specialized pregnancy addiction clinic that champions a patient-centered approach to addiction care for pregnant women.  While he is mostly retired from obstetrics, he continues to provide addiction care and continues his interest in performing research studies to advance our knowledge of treatment for substances in pregnancy. - Article Link: Systematic Review of Obstetric and Child Outcomes of Prenatal Exposure to Inhalants in the Context of a Use Disorder

Dr. Alexandra Sowa, MD is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and obesity medicine. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, NYU School of Medicine, and Yale University, Dr. Sowa combines top-tier medical training with a deeply compassionate, evidence-based approach to metabolic health. She is the founder and CEO of SoWell Health, a telehealth and clinical service dedicated to treating metabolic dysfunction with personalized nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and medication when appropriate—including the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic. Dr. Sowa is the author of The Ozempic Revolution, where she brings clinical insights and practical tools to the forefront of the obesity and food addiction conversation. Her work emphasizes sustainable habit change, patient-centered care, and bridging the gap between medical treatment and behavioral health. Formerly collaborating with low-carb pioneer Dr. Eric Westman, Dr. Sowa continues to advocate for integrating dietary strategies with hormonal and pharmaceutical interventions for a holistic approach to weight and health. Dr. Sowa is a nationally recognized voice in the field, regularly featured in publications such as The New York Times, Forbes, and CNN Health. She is passionate about helping patients reclaim their health and reframe their relationship with food through science, empathy, and empowerment.

The field of addiction medicine and mental health has seen incredible innovation over the past two decades. Dr. Mark Hrymoc discusses those innovations and where they may lead. Dr. Hrymoc is the Founder of the Mental Health Center in Los Angeles, California. He has extensive expertise in the psychopharmacology of addiction and other mental health disorders. He is double board-certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry and was previously board-certified in Addiction Medicine. Dr. Hrymoc previously held the position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA, where he supervised training psychiatrists at the Addiction Psychiatry Clinic. He and the Mental Health Center can be reached at https://www.mentalhealthctr.com/ The views and opinions of the guests on this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and do not necessarily represent those of the host, Westwords Consulting or the Kenosha County Substance Abuse Coalition. We're always interested in hearing from individuals or organizations who are working in substance use disorder treatment or prevention, mental health care and other spaces that lift up communities. This includes people living those experiences. If you or someone you know has a story to share or an interesting approach to care, contact us today! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Subscribe to Our Email List to get new episodes in your inbox every week!

Send us a textFaith, Healing & Holistic Sobriety: Dr. Sarah Nasir on the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection in Recovery | Part 2In Part 2 of this powerful convo, Nadine chats with Dr. Sarah Nasir about spirituality, Islam, and the mind-body-soul connection in addiction recovery. Learn how faith, holistic wellness, and her Transcendent U program help women heal. Mentioned in the Episode:Dr. Sarah Nasir's holistic coaching program: Transcendent UResource on alcohol overdose by NIAAA: Understanding the Dangers of Alcohol OverdoseDr. Sarah Nasir's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-nasir-doDr. Sarah Nasir's Facebook: facebook.com/sarahnasirdo

Send us a textHave you ever woken up with no memory of the night before? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of The Sober Butterfly, host Nadine Mulvina—once a regular blackout drinker—opens up about the frightening reality of blackouts and explores what's really happening in the brain with Dr. Sarah Nasir, DO.Dr. Nasir is a board-certified Addiction Medicine physician, life coach, and holistic recovery advocate. She breaks down the short- and long-term effects of binge drinking and blackouts on the brain, how alcohol impairs memory and cognition, and what recovery looks like from a medical and holistic lens.This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation packed with valuable insight and empowering information—perfect for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol or seeking deeper understanding of the science behind sobriety.

Drugs don't care where you grew up, went to school, or what you majored in. When you develop destructive habits, though, you have an opportunity to turn your life around by developing new, healthier habits. Dr. Jason Giles discusses the road to recovery from substance use disorders. Dr. Giles is a graduate of University of California Berkeley. He earned a degree in molecular biology and then earned his medical degree from UC Davis. Dr. Giles completed an internship in General Surgery, residency in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and earned board certifications in Anesthesiology and Addiction Medicine. He was a cardiac anesthesiologist and pain specialist before devoting his full attention to addiction medicine starting in 2005. He is the author of a new book, “The Addiction Doctors Manual for Behavioral Health Technicians: What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do” and a previous book, “Outsmart Your Addiction.” His books can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Addiction-Doctors-Manual-Behavioral-Technicians/dp/1735081914 and https://www.amazon.com/Outsmart-Your-Addiction-Powerful-Developed/dp/1735081906 Dr. Giles can be reached at https://addictiondoctors.com/ The views and opinions of the guests on this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and do not necessarily represent those of the host, Westwords Consulting or the Kenosha County Substance Abuse Coalition. We're always interested in hearing from individuals or organizations who are working in substance use disorder treatment or prevention, mental health care and other spaces that lift up communities. This includes people living those experiences. If you or someone you know has a story to share or an interesting approach to care, contact us today! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Subscribe to Our Email List to get new episodes in your inbox every week!

Dr. Butt is a retired Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. He served for 24 years as a consultant in Addiction Medicine in the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Dr. Sagun Ballav Pant is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University. He has a deep commitment to mental health and substance use research, holding a PhD in Addiction Medicine for University of Oslo. His academic and clinical work focuses on understanding and addressing addiction through evidence-based approaches, making him a key voice in Nepal's evolving mental health landscape.

Vanessa M. Blackstone and Olivia S. Sinaiko, LPC, authors of The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Workbook, join us to talk about how we can use the brain's neuroplasticity to break the cycle of chronic pain.  Vanessa, citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Nation, is executive director of the Pain Psychology Center. She earned her MS in social work from the University of Southern California. Following her own personal recovery from chronic pain, Vanessa began her career as a therapist in 2018. She was one of the first clinical consultants at the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center, and has helped train hundreds of practitioners in pain reprocessing therapy (PRT). In addition to chronic pain treatment, she specializes in sex therapy, substance use and recovery, mindfulness-based relapse prevention, and works on film sets as an onset wellness professional. Outside of her professional roles, Vanessa is a former foster youth who advocates for current and former foster youth by sharing her personal experiences in public speaking events. She lives in Los Angeles, CA. Olivia leads the behavioral health pain program at the tribal health organization, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC). She has been a featured presenter in the American Society of Addiction Medicine's (ASAM) training modules on nonpharmacological approaches to pain treatment and interdisciplinary care in the treatment of chronic pain, and has presented to the Pain Psychology Center on the relationship between attachment trauma and chronic pain. She earned her BA from Stanford University and her MA in counseling psychology from The Wright Institute, as well as a JD from Yale Law School. She lives in Juneau, AK. Visit our website at www.newharbinger.com and use coupon code 'Podcast25' to receive 25% off your entire order. Buy the Book: New Harbinger - https://bit.ly/3QufxHS Amazon - https://a.co/d/bCIhtKx Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1144681927 Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3X6Ce8Z If you have ideas for future episodes, thoughts, or questions, we'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@newharbinger.com 

This episode provides a deep dive into the complexities of addiction medicine learned from seeing patients in my practice. Through real patient cases, I highlight the importance of tailored approaches to addiction that consider both the physiological and psychological aspects of recovery.We discuss• Insights into demographics of substance use in a rural setting • The effectiveness of dual medication therapies for alcohol use disorder • The link between trauma and substance use disorders • Emerging concerns surrounding kratom as a public health issue • The significance of managing co-occurring ADHD in addiction treatmentTo contact Dr. Grover: ammadeeasy@fastmail.com

Dr. Drew Pinsky is a board-certified physician in Internal and Addiction Medicine, popular television host, author, and public speaker. He has treated tens of thousands of patients in his 40 years as a physician, and he still runs a thriving private practice specializing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Drew is dedicated to giving people the most honest, practical, and up-to-date medical advice based on scientific evidence. He is beloved by viewers for his honesty, integrity, and common sense. Dr. Drew became a household name while hosting the iconic radio show “Loveline.” For 32 years, the show became a go-to platform for listeners seeking advice on sex, health, and relationships, especially focusing on the challenges of adolescence. The show was adapted into a nightly MTV series. Traversing radio to television, he has had an industrious public career. He starred in VH1's reality show “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew,” on which he gave guidance on addiction and recovery. He then anchored the popular network show, ”Dr. Drew On Call” on HLN. For more than a decade Dr Drew has hosted reunion shows for the hit MTV show Teen Mom. And for even longer, he has been a sought-after guest for popular talk shows and has multiple appearances on “The View,” “Tonight Show”,  “Good Morning America,” “The Steve Harvey Show,” “Oprah,” “Ellen,” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”