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Dr. Georgina Smith is the founder of Revolve Recovery, a trauma-focused IOP in California, and creator of the Trauma Ecology Integration Model (TEIM™). TEIM™ views trauma as a dynamic ecology, shaped not only by individual experience but also by relational, generational, institutional, and cultural ecosystems. This approach reframes healing beyond individual resilience, helping both clinicians and clients understand trauma's wider orbits of harm and adaptation.  In This EpisodeGeorgina's websiteIGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app

Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBCLASS! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page She got sober at 18 years old — before she ever had a legal drink. In this episode, I sit down with Anna, a 19-year-old who went through multiple treatment attempts, residential, PHP, IOP — the whole process — and came out the other side with a year and a half of sobriety, a job in treatment, and a life she's actually proud of. We talk about what finally made it click, what her parents did right (and what they struggled with), and why waiting for someone to "hit rock bottom" might not mean what you think it means. If you're a parent watching this wondering what you could have done differently — this episode is for you. And if you're young and think you're too young to have a real problem — this one's for you too.  

This milestone episode marks the first COPE-approved CE activity offered through The 20/20 Podcast in partnership with the New England College of Optometry. Dr. Harbir Sian presents his signature lecture on “The Business of Myopia,” focusing not on clinical refraction techniques, but on the real-world systems required to deliver effective myopia management in everyday practice. Dr. Sian reframes myopia as an ocular disease with a refractive component and outlines how optometrists must move beyond simple correction toward comprehensive, lifelong management. The lecture walks listeners through the entire patient experience—from online discovery and front-desk scripting to consultation design, equipment decisions, treatment selection, documentation, pricing, and marketing. Whether you are just starting with myopia control or refining an established program, this episode provides a practical blueprint for building a scalable, profitable, and patient-centered myopia service. Key TakeawaysThink Beyond Correction → Think ManagementMyopia must be treated as an ocular disease, not just a refractive error. True management spans prevention, treatment, monitoring, and lifelong eye health.The Patient Journey Starts Before the ExamWebsites, phone scripting, intake forms, and in-office messaging determine whether families engage in myopia care before the doctor ever enters the room.Start Small, Build Systems FirstBegin with one treatment modality and focus on protocols, staff training, and communication tools before expanding to multiple options.Axial Length Is the Critical MetricJust as IOP guides glaucoma care, axial length measurement is essential for tracking myopia progression and treatment success.Compliance Drives OutcomesThe “best” therapy is the one the child will actually use—treatment selection must be individualized around lifestyle, motivation, and family preferences. How to Earn Your CE CreditListen to the full episode on your preferred platform.Visit: https://neco.pdx.catalog.canvaslms.com/Register for the course and complete the short quiz.Download your COPE certificate for 1 hour of CE credit.Connect with Harbir:InstagramLinkedInYouTube

Say It Brave On Campus, Episode 1 We chose to honor this year's National Eating Disorders Awareness Week by trying something new - our first ever mini-series. The topic? Real stories from the intersection of college life, mental health, and eating disorders. So, for the next few days you'll see three back-to-back episodes appear in your feeds, each taking a different angle on these pivotal years. You'll also have the chance to meet a new guest host, Shannon Kopp, who has spent years cultivating recovery-focused relationships on campuses around the country.  For the first episode, Shannon talks with UC Davis graduate, Eli Teel, about navigating a mental and physical metamorphosis during college. He shares how academic pressure, gender dysphoria, and the shift to college contributed to the development of an eating disorder — and why coming out about it felt harder than coming out as trans.  Shannon and Eli's conversation brings a personal perspective to the intersections of LGBTQ+ mental health and eating disorders, the role of different treatment levels -  residential, IOP and PHP - and why multiple rounds of treatment can feel like failure, but is actually meaningful progress.  Links: Eli Teel:  eatingrecoverycenter.com/profile/eli-teel Mental Note Podcast www.mentalnotepodcast.com  Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com     Eating Recovery Center: www.eatingrecoverycenter.com Free Group Support: https://www.pathlightbh.com/support-groups    Free Evaluation with a Trained Therapist:  (877) 850-7199 

Too busy to read the Lens? Listen to our weekly summary here! In this week's episode we discuss:Glaucoma patients who sleep with 2 pillows at night may have increased nocturnal IOP, worse IOP fluctuations, and lower ocular perfusion pressure.Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, commonly used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes treatment, may be associated with increased risk of developing non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy.Radiomics analysis of optical coherence tomography imaging with machine learning demonstrates accuracy in identifying microscopic corneal texture features in the early stages of keratoconus with potential to serve as an image biomarker for disease detection.

In this episode, Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, talks with Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO, who practices at Vance Thompson Vision, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, an OD-MD tertiary referral center. The pair opened the conversation with what's new and exciting in patient care, including a newly-approved presbyopia combination drop, carbachol and brimonidine tartrate (Yuvezzi, Tenpoint Pharmaceuticals). Dr. Ibach then shared a few developments coming out of Vance Thompson, including an ocular IOP-adjusting pump for significant glaucomatous disease and the benefits of cultured endothelial cells for Fuchs dystrophy.

Welcome to GT: The Podcast! In this episode, glaucoma specialists share the approaches and pearls they wish they had discovered sooner, as featured in the November/December 2025 issue of Glaucoma Today. Kateki Vinod, MD, and Won I. Kim, MD, share their reflections on IOP monitoring and how home tonometry has changed their respective practices. Later, Jenny Lu describes age-related neuroretinal alterations and how these changes can mimic glaucomatous damage, as covered in an article by Shuning Li, MD, PhD, and Ying Han, MD, PhD.

Text Me!White-knuckling through detox and hoping for the best isn't a strategy, and for many people, it's the reason they keep ending up back in crisis.In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I chat with addiction recovery specialist and nurse practitioner Trent Carter to unpack a smarter, more sustainable approach to recovery, one that treats addiction like the chronic condition it is and builds a real bridge from crisis to long-term stability.Trent explains why ER detox loops and one-size-fits-all treatment scripts leave people stranded, and how targeted medications, clear education, accountable follow-up, and real-life structure can make sobriety feel achievable instead of fragile.Together, we talk through the Three Pillars of Change — awareness, education, and action and show how these pillars turn lofty recovery goals into daily, realistic wins. Trent breaks down when medications like naltrexone or buprenorphine can be helpful, why “meds as a crutch” is the wrong frame, and how to think about tapering versus long-term maintenance with honesty and clarity.This episode is practical, science-backed, and deeply hopeful, reminding listeners that recovery becomes sustainable when the plan actually matches real life.In this episode, you'll learn:Why ER detox loops and poor discharge planning fail peopleGaps in addiction care quality and educationWhy medication-assisted treatment is a bridge, not a crutchHow outpatient and IOP programs support real-life recoveryWhy inpatient treatment must be followed by strong aftercareResources Mentioned:Subscribe to my YouTube Channel1:1 CoachingMy Book Connect with Trent:WebsiteBookPODCAST SPONSOR:This episode is sponsored by Soberlink, a trusted accountability tool for anyone navigating early recovery. Whether you're rebuilding trust with loved ones or want more structure in your sobriety, Soberlink offers a discreet and empowering way to stay on track.Sober Vibes listeners, sign up HERE and claim our $100 Enrollment Bonus.This episode is sponsored by ExactNature, a trusted holistic tool for anyone navigating recovery and sobriety. Use code SV25 at checkout to save on your order. Click here to shop and save. Grab my Masterclass for Free:Gain access to my Masterclass when you submit a review on iTunes. Email me sobervibes@gmail.com with a screenshot of the review, and I will send you the code to unlock mThank you for listening! Help the show by Rating, Reviewing, and/or Subscribing to the Sober Vibes Podcast. Connect w/ Courtney:InstagramJoin the Sobriety Circle Apply for 1:1 CoachingOrder the Sober Vibes Book

Sobriety is hard—and recovery is a full-time job. Parenting is hard—and more than a full-time job. Sarah Allen Benton is an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is Chief Clinical Officer and co-owner of Waterview Behavioral Health. She is co-owner of Benton Behavioral Health Consulting, LLC, offering clinical and business support services to innovative addiction and mental health companies. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology. Sarah has been sober for more than 20 years; she has been a mother for 13. She is far from alone, approximately 20.9 million consider themselves in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD). It is fair to say millions are also parents. In PARENTS IN RECOVERY: Navigating a Sober Family Lifestyle (Rowman & Littlefield), Sarah draws on research, professional expertise and deeply personal experience to support mothers and fathers as they navigate their way through parenting while embracing a sober lifestyle. From “wine mom culture” to social media FOMO, Benton covers every aspect of living sober while raising children. Amazon: Parents in Recovery: Parents in Recovery: Navigating a Sober Family Lifestyle Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic: https://www.amazon.com/Underst... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah... Parents in Recovery Support Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share... Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sa... Instagram - @parentsinrecovery Website:www.bentonbhc.comwww.waterviewbh.com Sarah Allen Benton, M.S., LMHC, CADC, is a leading authority in addiction and mental health, known for her clinical expertise and published work. As an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), she brings over 20 years of lived experience as a parent in recovery from alcohol use disorder to her practice. Clinical and Business Leadership Chief Clinical Officer & Co-founder: Sarah Allen Benton is the CCO and co-founder of Waterview Behavioral Health (Wallingford, CT), a specialized mental health intensive outpatient program (IOP) providing crucial services for individuals with complex needs. Website: https://www.waterviewbh.com/ Co-owner: She is also the co-owner of Benton Behavioral Health Consulting, LLC, which offers clinical and business support services, including strategic consulting, to innovative mental health and addiction companies across the industry. Website: https://www.bentonbhc.com/ Expertise: Her background includes roles as a therapist and clinical consultant across various levels of care, practices, and start-ups, including experience at McLean Hospital in their dual diagnosis transitional treatment program. Published Work and Education Author: Benton is the highly-regarded author of Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic (2009), a foundational text that provides insight into high-achieving individuals struggling with alcohol use disorder, a common area of her expertise. Education: She holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology from Northeastern University, Bouvé School of Health Sciences. Location and Credentials Location: Killingworth, Connecticut Credentials: M.S., LMHC, CADC This profile emphasizes her dual role as a clinical expert and a behavioral health entrepreneur, making her a highly discoverable authority in addiction recovery, sober parenting, and high-functioning alcoholism treatment. Meet Ash Brown, the dynamic American powerhouse and motivational speaker dedicated to fueling your journey toward personal and professional success. Recognized as a trusted voice in personal development, Ash delivers uplifting energy and relatable wisdom across every platform. Why Choose Ash? Ash Brown stands out as an influential media personality due to her Authentic Optimism and commitment to providing Actionable Strategies. She equips audiences with the tools necessary to create real change and rise above challenges. Seeking inspiration? Ash Brown is your guide to turning motivation into measurable action. The Ash Said It Show – Top-Ranked Podcast With over 2,100 episodes and 700,000+ global listens, Ash's podcast features inspiring interviews, life lessons, and empowerment stories from changemakers across industries. Each episode delivers practical tools and encouragement to help listeners thrive. Website: AshSaidit.com Connect with Ash Brown: Goli Gummy Discounts: https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 Luxury Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.... Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po... Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSa... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lov... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsa... Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ash-said-it-show--1213325/support.

Contributor: Taylor Lynch, MD Educational Pearls: What is orbital compartment syndrome, and how is it assessed in the emergency room? Orbital compartment syndrome (OCS) is an emergent ophthalmic condition in which intraorbital pressure in the orbital compartment rises dramatically, compromising perfusion of the optic nerve and retina, leading to risk of irreversible vision loss. OCS occurs in the context of traumatic lesions with retrobulbar hemorrhage. Intraocular pressures (IOP) are measured via tonometry as a surrogate for intraorbital pressures, with emergent pathology being present when IOP exceeds 30-40 mmHg (normal being around 20 mmHg). What might be some physical exam findings beyond increased IOP for orbital compartment syndrome? Proptosis (physical outward protrusion of eye) with resistance to being pushed posterior. Afferent pupillary defect (when the non-impacted eye has light shown into it, the impacted eye will have pupillary constriction, and when light is removed it will begin to dilate, but when light is shown into the impacted eye, it will not constrict and continue to dilate). Generalized complaints of vision loss or an inability to move the eye. What is the treatment for orbital compartment syndrome? Lateral canthotomy must be performed immediately upon clinical suspicion as permanent vision loss can occur within minutes to hours.  Lateral canthotomy Step-by Step: Ideally have the patient sedated or highly cooperative. Numb and vasoconstrict the surrounding eye/orbital skin tissue with lidocaine and epinephrine. Take hemostats and clamp the interior and exterior eyelid at the lateral canthus at a 90º angle towards the orbital rim for 30-60 seconds to further devascularize the region. Take iris scissors and cut laterally to the orbital bone/rim to reveal the lateral lanthal tendon. Cut the inferior crus of the lateral lanthal tendon as this will provide the most significant reduction in IOP. Reassess IOP during each step of the procedure to measure procedure efficacy. If no pressure reduction is noted with inferior cantholysis, cutting the superior crus of the lateral canthal tendon may be required to further allow the eye to bulge out and reduce intraorbital pressure. Big takeaways? Ocular compartment syndrome is a rare but emergent vision threatening condition that requires immediate lateral canthotomy to reduce intraocular and intraorbital pressures. Lateral canthotomy done within 30-60 minutes of symptom development can save the patient from permanent vision loss. References: Mohammadi F, Rashan A, Psaltis A, et al. Intraocular Pressure Changes in Emergent Surgical Decompression of Orbital Compartment Syndrome. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015;141(6):562-565. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2015.0524 Haubner F, Jägle H, Nunes DP, et al. Orbital compartment: effects of emergent canthotomy and cantholysis. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2015;272(2):479-483. doi:10.1007/s00405-014-3238-5 Bailey LA, van Brummen AJ, Ghergherehchi LM, Chuang AZ, Richani K, Phillips ME. Visual Outcomes of Patients With Retrobulbar Hemorrhage Undergoing Lateral Canthotomy and Cantholysis. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019;35(6):586-589. doi:10.1097/IOP.0000000000001401 Summarized by Dan Orbidan, OMS2 | Edited by Dan Orbidan and Jorge Chalit, OMS4 Donate: https://emergencymedicalminute.org/donate/

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend!   I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks…   Gaby: Hello! Hope your having a great day. I searched your podcast for something on birth defects, but didn't find a lot. Can you tell me what causes birth defects (besides genetics) and how to prevent them (even with genetics). And if I have MTHFR, should I be concerned about using 1020 mcg of L-5MTHF? I heard that that amount can build up in the body even with this form. I'm using a prenatal with that amount and I'm hoping to become pregnant next year.                                      Derrick: Hi there. My dad is on dialysis and needs to have a kidney transplant. I would love him to see a FM doctor but at 71, the approach feels completely foreign. Please can you help with any diet/supplement recommendations / foundations that could support him. The smallest tips that provide the biggest impact would be so appreciated.              Dana: Hi Dr. Cabral, I listened to your review of the Neuropod. I was wondering if you measured the emf's? And what level were they? Thank you, Dana                                                                                                                                                   Mohamed: Good day Dr.Cabral, appreciate all the work you do and the entire Equilife team. Thanks for everything. My question is regarding IOP pressure. Laser eye surgery due to "drainage" was mentioned however it seems like it's more for "preventative purposes". However the alternative mentioned was a 20-30% risk of developing acute glaucoma. Her IOP is normal for now… no other alternatives were suggested. I feel like they are jumping to laser eye surgery (risk).. thoughts? Any other tips for eye health in general, nutrition supplements.. etc. I know you mentioned Lutin before. Thanks                                                                                                                                             Sarah: I heard you mention that you add psyllium husk to your shake every day. I am starting to add psyllium husk to my diet, but I am wondering about timing. I read that you should take psyllium one hour before or two hours after any supplements as it can combine with certain nutrients and reduce absorption. If you add the psyllium to your shake with the DNS Powder, does that not reduce absorption of any of the nutrients? I just started taking it and have been careful to take it away from my supplements, but it would be much easier to just take with my shake or meal. I really appreciate your help!           Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3586 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

Too busy to read the Lens? Listen to our weekly summary here! In this week's episode we discuss...Nearly half of childhood glaucoma surgeries in a new IRIS analysis failed, with younger age, higher IOP, poorer visual acuity, active uveitis, and heavier medication use as predictors for failure.Diabetes does not impair endothelial outcomes at one year, supporting greater inclusion of transplant donors with diabetes and widening the pool of corneal tissue availability.Statins may be beneficial in slowing age related macular degeneration progression in type 2 diabetics with dyslipidemia.Anti-mRNA-184 in vivo and vitro models reveal significantly faster corneal epithelial wound healing, turnover, and migration.

In today's episode, I'm joined by someone whose work feels both timely and deeply needed — Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and eating disorder specialist, Chantia Sturman. She's the founder of Darling, Arise, a powerful self-paced course designed to help moms raise confident daughters who feel at peace with food and at home in their bodies.Chantia has spent years walking with women and girls through healing — from IOP and PHP levels of care, to outpatient therapy, to nearly three years serving in schools. She brings wisdom from every stage of the journey, and she delivers it with a calm strength that mothers will feel the moment she speaks.In this conversation, we talk about:What daughters actually need from us in order to develop a healthy relationship with food and identityHow to speak truth into our girls without making their bodies the focusSubtle ways diet culture sneaks into Christian homes — and how to gently guard against itHow God invites us to root our worth in who He says we are, not how we appearPractical tools you can start using in your home todayAnd how moms can heal their own relationship with food and body so they can model freedom for their daughtersChantia's mission is simple and so aligned with our heart here: to help families build homes where identity, purpose, and God-given worth run deeper than appearance. Through therapy, education, and compassionate guidance, she equips moms with the tools they need to raise girls who walk confidently in who God made them to be.This episode is gentle, rich, and full of the kind of truth that stays with you. Whether you're raising daughters or simply wanting to heal parts of your own story, you will feel encouraged, seen, and strengthened.Grab a cup of something warm, settle in, and join us for this beautiful and important conversation.Find Chantia at:Private Practice: www.tapestrycounselingco.comOnline Course: www.darlingarise.com

Ogul Uner, MD, invites Ta Chen Peter Chang, MD, a pediatric glaucoma specialist, to review a case of a 9-month-old boy who presented with significant photophobia in both eyes. Examination showed IOP of 32 mm Hg in the right eye and 29 mm Hg in the left eye with moderate optic nerve cupping in both eyes. Dr. Chang shares what additional information he would look for to make a diagnosis of pediatric glaucoma. He also shares insights from the Childhood Glaucoma Research Network, a consortium of glaucoma specialists that has developed a consensus of diagnostic criteria. 

Girlfriend, maybe you've been struggling with disordered eating for decades and you don't want to put your life on hold to go into a full-blown treatment facility. Maybe you have kids at home, aging parents to care for, or a career you can't walk away from. Or maybe you don't even know what options are available, so you just stay stuck thinking you'll manage it all by yourself. Girl, you weren't meant to do this alone. In this episode, host Lindsey Nichol breaks down the 6 different levels of eating disorder treatment and care - from outpatient support to acute medical stabilization - so you can understand what's available and what might be best for YOUR unique situation and life circumstances. Lindsey shares her own treatment journey through IOP and day treatment, and why finding the right level of care that fits your life is so important. Whether you're a busy mom, working woman, caregiver, or someone who simply can't leave home for residential treatment, this episode will help you understand all your options - including recovery coaching as a personalized support option. You deserve a life free from the chains of disordered eating. And it starts with knowing what treatment options are out there. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The 6 Levels of Eating Disorder Treatment: Level 1: Outpatient Care What it is: Weekly sessions with a care team while living at home Who it's for: Those deemed medically stable who need ongoing support What's included: Dietitian, therapist, medical doctor, support groups Best for: Maintaining school, work, family life while getting treatment Level 2: Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) What it is: Multiple sessions per week in specialized settings Where it happens: Treatment centers or hospitals What's included: Group therapy, individual therapy, structured programming Lindsey's experience: This is where she spent the majority of her recovery Level 3: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) / Day Treatment What it is: 5-6 days per week, 6-8 hours per day Structure: More intensive than outpatient, includes meals and therapies What happens: You return home in the evenings Lindsey's experience: Combined with IOP while in school - included therapies and support groups Level 4: Residential Treatment What it is: 24-hour care and supervision (inpatient experience) Who it's for: Those medically stable but requiring intensive support Where it happens: Medical hospitals, centers, or homelike facilities Structure: Full-time structured environment with comprehensive care Level 5: Inpatient Hospitalization What it is: Most appropriate for high-intensity medical/psychiatric needs Structure: 24-hour medical psychiatric facility Who it's for: Those not responding to other treatments, experiencing self-harm, severe depression, or needing intensive medical oversight Level 6: Acute Medical Stabilization What it is: The highest level of critical care for eating disorders Who it's for: Those medically unstable due to severity or medical complications Primary focus: Physical stabilization before moving to other treatment levels Plus: Recovery Coaching as a Treatment Option What it is: One-on-one virtual support for guided accountability and actionable recovery steps Who it's for: Those who can't or won't go into residential but need support How it works: Weekly sessions focused on action, not diagnosis Can be layered: Works alongside therapy, dietitian, and medical care Key Takeaways: ✨ Treatment is personalized - what works for someone else may not work for you, and that's okay ✨ You don't have to choose residential - there are multiple levels of care that allow you to stay home ✨ Recovery is NOT black and white - you can get support at various levels based on your life circumstances ✨ You weren't meant to do this alone - even if you can't go to residential, you need SOME level of support ✨ Everyone's recovery is their own - your journey is unique and valid regardless of which level of care you choose ✨ Recovery coaching is a valid option - especially when layered with other care team members ✨ You owe you, sister - putting yourself first isn't selfish, it's necessary ✨ More options exist now - compared to years ago, there are so many more treatment options available Powerful Quotes from This Episode: "You deserve a life that's free from the chains of disordered eating" "Maybe you don't even know what options are available for you, so you just stay here thinking you're gonna manage it all by yourself" "Everyone's recovery is your recovery. Your journey is your journey" "What's best for you might not be best for me. What worked for me might not work for someone else" "You weren't meant to do life alone. You definitely weren't meant to do the hard things alone" "You owe you, sister" "It's not black and white. There's so many other options" "What matters is that you're standing up for you" "You are worth it. You deserve it" "Everyone else in your life is gonna benefit when you can start putting you first" Important Information About Each Treatment Level: When to Consider Outpatient: You're medically stable You can maintain work/school/family responsibilities You need ongoing support and accountability You're in maintenance or relapse prevention phase When to Consider IOP: You need more structure than weekly appointments You can still live at home You benefit from group support You need multiple therapy modalities When to Consider PHP/Day Treatment: You need daily structure but can return home at night You require meal support You need more intensive care than IOP You're transitioning from residential or preventing residential When to Consider Residential: You need 24-hour support but are medically stable Your home environment isn't supportive of recovery You need complete immersion in treatment Outpatient options haven't been effective When to Consider Inpatient: You're experiencing severe symptoms There's self-harm or suicidal ideation You need medical and psychiatric oversight You require the highest level of structure When to Consider Recovery Coaching: You can't or won't do residential treatment You have kids, aging parents, or career obligations You want actionable support, not diagnosis You're looking for relapse prevention You want to layer support with existing care team What Makes Recovery Coaching Different: Not therapy: Coaches don't diagnose or address trauma - they focus on forward action Accountability structure: Weekly sessions keep you committed to your recovery goals Actionable support: Focused on practical steps like facing fear foods, getting off the scale, eating out with family Virtual and flexible: Fits into busy lives with kids, work, caregiving responsibilities Layered care: Works alongside dietitians, therapists, and medical professionals Relapse prevention: Helps maintain recovery after intensive treatment Questions to Ask When Choosing Treatment: What level of medical stability am I at currently? What are my life circumstances? (Kids, work, caregiving, school) Can I leave home for treatment, or do I need to stay local? What treatment options are available in my area? What does my insurance cover? Do I need 24-hour support or can I manage with weekly sessions? Am I willing to commit to doing the work required at each level? What has or hasn't worked for me in the past? Do I have a support system at home? What does my healthcare team recommend? Action Steps After This Episode: Assess where you are: Are you medically stable? What symptoms are you experiencing? Talk to a healthcare professional: Schedule appointments with your doctor to discuss which level of care is appropriate Research local options: Google treatment centers, IOP programs, PHP programs in your area Consider online options: Virtual recovery coaching, online support groups, telehealth therapy Build your care team: Even if you can't do residential, assemble support (dietitian, therapist, coach, doctor) Stop doing this alone: Commit to getting SOME level of support starting today Reach out: If recovery coaching interests you, visit lindseynickel.com to learn more Who This Episode Is For: This episode is essential listening if you: Don't know what eating disorder treatment options exist Think residential is your only option (and you can't do it) Have been doing this alone and need to know what help is available Are a busy mom, working woman, or caregiver who can't leave home Have been in treatment before and need to know what's next Are researching options for a loved one struggling with disordered eating Want to understand the difference between IOP, PHP, and residential Need permission to choose the treatment level that fits YOUR life Are looking for alternatives to inpatient treatment Want to layer recovery coaching with your existing care team Resources Mentioned: National Alliance for Eating Disorders: Information on treatment levels and resources National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): Comprehensive treatment information and support Recovery Coaching with Lindsey: One-on-one virtual support, weekly sessions, actionable recovery tools Her Best Self Facebook Community: Support group for women in recovery Important Reminder: Lindsey is NOT a medical professional. The information in this episode is based on her personal experience and education but should not replace consultation with a licensed healthcare professional. Always speak with your doctor, therapist, or treatment team to determine which level of care is most appropriate for your specific situation. Connect with Lindsey Website: www.herbestself.co  Private Facebook Community: Her Best Self Society www.herbestselfsociety.com  Client Applications: HBS Co. Recovery Coaching - Client Application - Google Forms About the Host Lindsey Nichol is a former competitive figure skater turned God-led entrepreneur, boy mom, and digital CEO. She understands how core beliefs formed in childhood can create and maintain eating disorder patterns, and she's passionate about helping women identify and transform these beliefs to find lasting freedom. If this episode helped you identify the core beliefs feeding your eating disorder, please share it with someone who needs to hear this message. Your support helps more women break the chains of limiting beliefs. *While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

What do you want out of life?Six pack abs?Millions of dollars?A life full of loving relationships?Anything worthwhile also has a cost.Are you willing to pay the price to have those things?Learn how to evaluate that cost…And how to create a community of people to help you keep going when you feel like it's not worth it…In today's episode.Listen on the Strong Men Strong Marriages Podcast. https://strongmenstrongmarriages.buzzsprout.com/Watch on YouTube here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMlSxHQEuNYDr. MikeP.S. Strong Men Strong Marriages is becoming Grounded in God in 2026. We'll be starting with a group of 5-7 men as our Founder's Group. Reply to this email if you're interested in joining. More details to come. P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

Let's be honest: the decision to go into a treatment program can feel terrifying. You're juggling work, kids, a million invisible tasks—and the idea of raising your hand and stepping away (even briefly) can feel impossible. What if people judge you? What if your boss notices? What if your partner uses it against you? What if the moms at the bus stop whisper? Here's the truth I wish someone had told me: the fear of getting help is almost always louder than the reality of it. I was much more worried about what people might think if I stopped drinking than I ever was about showing up hungover on a Tuesday. (Make it make sense, right?) To pull back the curtain and demystify treatment, I sat down with Jana Wu, Director of Clinical Integration at Mountainside Treatment Center and a mom in recovery who's helped women navigate every pathway: detox, inpatient, PHP, IOP, outpatient, medication—without shame and without blowing up their lives.  I asked Jana to share how to choose the right level of care, what modern programs actually look like, and how families can support—not sabotage—your healing. For the full shownotes, kindly go to this podcast episode link: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/scared-to-try-rehab-real-talk-on-inpatient-outpatient-detox-and-recovery-options-for-women/ 4 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking  — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking  Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Love The Podcast and Want To Say Thanks? ☕ Buy me a coffee! In the true spirit of Seattle, coffee is my love language. So if you want to support the hours that go into creating this show each week, click this link to buy me a coffee and I'll run to the nearest Starbucks + lift a Venti Almond Milk Latte and toast to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellosomeday 

Send us a textJoin us on The Global Latin Factor Podcast as Jesse Cordova—Latino advocate, mental-health professional, and recovery expert—shares his powerful journey from Grandview, Texas & Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, to helping the Latino community heal and thrive. In this episode:Why Latino mental health matters and how addiction recovery reshapes livesJesse's 13 years of experience in behavioral-health, residential treatment, and community careBreaking stigma in Latino culture: body image, eating disorders, men & machismoHow to access counseling, IOP programs, and bilingual support resourcesThe power of identity, culture and resilience in healing and growth Follow us @TheGlobalLatinFactorPodcast for updates, bonus content, and Latino-centered inspiration.Support the showSocial Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlobalLatinFactorPodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thegloballatin1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegloballatinfactorpodcastTiktok: ...

Rachel Chapman recaps her article, “Tube Erosion,” which was written with Matthew Henderson, MD; Dan Arreaza-Kaufman, MD; Jonathan Eisengart, MD; and Mary Qiu, MD, and was featured in the May/June issue of Glaucoma Today. Glaucoma drainage implants can lower IOP and preserve patients' vision, but the devices carry the risk of tube erosion, a serious complication that requires prompt surgical management. Ms. Chapman reviews the rates of tube erosion, risk factors, strategies for prevention, and techniques for surgical revision.

Send us a textThe hardest conversations often happen in the quiet minutes between calls. We sat down with clinician and co-response partner Amanda Rizoli to explore how real support for first responders is built—on language, trust, and the discipline to show up when services are thin and the need is loud. Amanda works alongside the Milford Police Department's Family Services Unit and partners with Community Impact, Chris's Corner Recovery Resource Center, and New England Medical Group to create a wraparound model that meets people where they are.We talk through the realities of police and EMS life: constant hypervigilance, the pull toward numbing after shift, and the challenge of switching from fight-or-flight to family dinner. Amanda breaks down how she approaches alcohol as a coping strategy without judgment, how she teaches practical skills like structured decompression and tactical breathing, and why brief, timely check-ins during ride-alongs can open doors that a formal office visit can't. She also shares how a therapy canine lowers defenses on scene, and how clinicians earn credibility by respecting patrol's turf and knowing when to step back.Culture and language shape access. As a trilingual clinician, Amanda navigates the nuances of Portuguese and Spanish dialects across Portugal, Brazil, and Latin America, where stigma can be high and immigration status complicates care. We dig into the shift among younger parents willing to break cycles of silence, and how targeted outreach, transparent pathways, and confidentiality build trust. Families matter here: spouses can act as early warning systems, keeping communication open and knowing when work stress is spilling into home. Periodic joint sessions help couples tune the signal without turning the house into a clinic.If you care about officer wellness, community trust, and practical ways to prevent burnout, this conversation delivers a grounded playbook: co-response done right, multilingual services, stepped care from outpatient to IOP, and the small, repeatable habits that actually make a difference after shift. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more first responders and families find these tools.Freed.ai: We'll Do Your SOAP Notes!Freed AI converts conversations into SOAP note.Use code Steve50 for $50 off the 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

Do you have to do things?Work? Be a good dad? Be a good husband?Do your kids have to do things? Get their jobs done? Go to school?Does your wife have to do things? Give you attention, appreciation, affection and sex?Here's the thing.When we think we and others HAVE TO do things…It creates BURDEN.And, most people don't want to be in a relationship that feels like a burden.Instead, what do you WANT to create in your relationships?And how can you align what you want with what the important people in your life want?This question unlocks creativity, freedom and happy relationships.Listen on the Strong Men Strong Marriages Podcast. https://strongmenstrongmarriages.buzzsprout.com/Watch on YouTube here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DMR62z2mgADr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

I know. We talk about how you shouldn't really need these things from your wife.But, we all want them.And, there're nothing wrong with wanting them.After a tough therapy session this week, God helped me understand how taking care of a wife actually works.So that she freely gives attention, affection, appreciation and sex to her husband.Learn what it is in today's episode.Listen on the Strong Men Strong Marriages Podcast. https://strongmenstrongmarriages.buzzsprout.com/Watch on YouTube here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkvJVRQj50EDr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

For some people struggling with OCD, specialized weekly therapy isn't enough. The symptoms can be too intense, the progress too slow, or the support just not consistent enough to make a real change. That's where higher levels of care could be in play. In this video, clinician Lori Johnson and Dr. Patrick McGrath explain what intensive programs like IOP and PHP actually look like, who they're for, and why needing more help doesn't mean you're failing — it just means you're ready for the next step toward recovery.At NOCD, we specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, the most effective treatment against the disorder. Want to explore your treatment options? Book a free 15-minute call with us at https://learn.nocd.com/YTFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is your main goal as a husband?What is your main goal as a father?Not what are your many goals, but what is your MAIN goal?If you haven't really defined this, you're probably optimizing for something unconscious.And, that's probably based on your own upbringing.So, if you're not quite getting the results you want as a husband and father…It's time to be more conscious of what you are optimizing for…Defining it…And working daily towards it.Learn how in today's episode.Watch on YouTube here.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

On this episode of Survey Says, a special edition of GT: The Podcast, I. Paul Singh, MD, is joined by guests Emily Schehlein, MD, and H. George Tanaka, MD, to review a real case from his practice involving a patient with glaucoma with a history of SLT and MIGS. Though the patient's IOP is at target, she is very unhappy with topical medication. The group discusses the importance of quality of life and weighs possible next steps, including drug delivery, repeat SLT, surgical intervention, or continuing as is. Later, the guests find out what Dr. Singh did, and they compare their opinions with the results of a social media poll of GT's audience.

I had a tougher day today.Wishing that my wife would give me more attention, appreciation, affection and sex.Feeling like I couldn't be happy until she did.Then, God reminded me: Who is in charge of your happiness?If I can only be happy if the people around me are acting certain ways…I'm giving my power over to them.Does that mean I just wait patiently forever and not get anything I want?No. It means I ask for what I want, work with my wife and others to find win-wins, and set boundaries of what I will and will not do if my requests are not met.That's where wisdom, prayer, and coaching come in.To help you learn to do that.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

Most people think OCD treatment is just meeting with a therapist once or twice a week. But what happens when that's not enough?In this episode of the Get to Know OCD podcast, Dr. Patrick McGrath sits down with Lori Johnson — a clinician who has worked in every level of care, from inpatient hospitals to outpatient therapy. They explain what “higher levels of care” really mean, including intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and residential treatment. Lori shares her journey from working in addiction centers to leading OCD programs, and explains how these different options give people the support they need without always requiring a hospital stay.At NOCD, we specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, the most effective treatment against the disorder. Want to explore your treatment options? Book a free 15-minute call with us at https://learn.nocd.com/YTFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to asking for what you want in marriage, men make some common mistakes:-Not asking at all-Asking in a passive aggressive way-Pouting-Asking in a demanding wayAll of these are unattractive and unlikely to get what you want.There is, however, a “goldilocks zone” that will give you the BEST chance of getting what you want in marriage.Whether it's attention, appreciation, affection, food, or sex…There's a formula that can help you get it.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

THANK YOU for your prayers to help me find freedom in relationships.I had some MAJOR breakthroughs this week that have me feeling better than I EVER have in my marriage and as a father.This one I think you should listen to vs giving you the highlights here.Watch on YouTube here.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

Our Healing Heroine series continues with Jodi, joined by Hero and Mindset Coach Katie Wee. Jodi opens up about her son, Pao, and her experience helping him navigate his mental health struggles. In this heartfelt conversation we discuss his passions, the community that loved him, and her journey of navigating life after his suicide learning to carry her grief while still honoring his story.Almost a year after Pao's passing, Jodi attended Katie's Happy Camp retreat, where she began to discover that healing isn't about “moving on,” but about finding small ways to move forward—sometimes just one moment at a time. From creating safe spaces at home to finding supportive spaces in your community, to healing modalities like meditation and grief counseling, Jodi reflects on what has helped her keep going in moments when it felt impossible.This conversation is a reminder that while grief has no ending, you can still find joy again. What You Will Learn [00:13:30] The transition process for teens after crisis care, including partial hospitalization and IOP [00:15:00] Creating a “safe house” with no sharps, weapons, or medications — and the social limits that can come with it for a teenager [00:16:30] Jodi's son's passions, including his for Japanese culture and anime [00:19:30] Why it's so difficult to distinguish crisis from “normal teenage” behavior [00:36:15] The importance of surrounding yourself with a community during grief [00:38:30] How hitting rock bottom pushed Jodi to try every possible healing practice [00:40:30] Taking the leap to attend Katie's Happy Camp as a major turning point in Jodi's healing [00:45:00] The power of Katie's guided meditation and why it was life-changing for Jodi [01:05:45] A grief truth: “Grief has a beginning. It has a middle, but it doesn't have an end.” Let's Connect!Follow The Healing Heroes on Instagram & LinkedIn.Jodi Aroma Wellness BoutiqueCode: HEROES20 for 20% Off (from now until Columbus Day Weekend)Katie WeeWebsite | InstagramChandler StroudWebsite | LinkedIn | InstagramMixing and editing provided by Next Day Podcast.

This week I need a break.So, the podcast is just reminding me and you to rest when we need to.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

In this Podathon for Recovery episode, Rich and co-host Wendy Beck talk with Kat Leonard Scott—a Harford County native, mom of two, and treatment professional—about her winding path through early success, trauma, addiction, a brief relapse after eight years clean, and the hard reset that followed. Kat shares how jail, community support, and a renewed focus on “safety” helped her rebuild life, motherhood, and purpose. Listeners will hear candid lessons on accountability, boundaries, and why joy is possible in recovery. Sponsored by Rage Against Addiction Guest Bio:  Kat Leonard Scott is a recovery advocate and treatment professional from Harford County, Maryland. A graduate of Bel Air High School, she works in long-term residential treatment operations and is a devoted mom of two. After eight years clean, a short relapse led to new accountability, renewed recovery, and a mission to help others access care and community. Main Topics: ·         Podathon for Recovery: 12 Days of Hope benefiting Rage Against Addiction·         Early life: fitting in, sports & academics, unseen struggles·         Trauma in high school and how dissociation shaped later behavior·         First DUI at 20; ineffective early interventions; “learning to be a better criminal”·         Caring for her father through terminal cancer; grief and escalating use·         Multiple treatment attempts; the power of sober living and community in Annapolis·         Becoming a house manager; court, “backup time,” and accountability·         Motherhood, work in treatment, and building a recovery network in Harford County·         The brief relapse after 8 years clean; DUI with kids in the car; blessing in disguise·         IOP, jail, and doing every program available; coming home and setting boundaries·         Protective orders, divorce, and rebuilding stability for her children·         Working in long-term residential treatment; finding purpose in service·         The new focus: personal and family “safety” as a foundational recovery practice  Send us a textDonate HereRage Against AddictionRage Against Addiction is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting addicts and their familiDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email

We all have rules for life.The things that tell us how we're supposed to act… and how other people are supposed to act.Are you supposed to be in shape? What kind of shape?Are you supposed to make money? How much money?Are your kids supposed to listen to you? What if they don't?How is your wife supposed to treat you? What are her jobs?We all have answers to these, but often we're not totally aware of them.But, aware of them or not, they run how we treat ourselves and others…And they may not be taking us where we want to go.Learn how to figure out and evaluate your rules for life…So that you end up with the success you actually want…In today's episode.Listen on the Strong Men Strong Marriages Podcast. https://strongmenstrongmarriages.buzzsprout.com/Watch on YouTube here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZEPGqbQpMADr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

I'm not sure what the next step is for you.What needs to change to take you to new levels of joy and intimacy in your marriage.But, God does.So, instead of worrying about things never getting better…Or setting a plan on your own…Take some time alone and open yourself to receive the ideas, perspective changes or encouragement that God has for you.I had a very meaningful shift this week that I share in today's episode.Watch on YouTube here.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

We all have needs in relationships.The trick in a marriage is figuring out…Which needs are coming from a CHILDISH place…And which needs are coming from an ADULT place.If it's coming from a CHILDISH place, it's up to YOU to take care of that need.If it's coming from an ADULT place, it's time to have a conversation with your wife and ask clearly for what you need.But often to get to that adult place, you need to take care of younger you FIRST.And adult you as well.Learn my top 3 ways to take care of yourself…So you can feel better and appropriately ask for what you want from your wife…In today's episode.Watch on YouTube here.And to join us in becoming a truly powerful husband and father who creates a passionate, intimate marriage with his wife, a loving, mentoring relationship with his kids, and sets the example for generations to follow in Strong Men Strong Marriages.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

Do you want your marriage to change RIGHT NOW?Do you want your kids to act better RIGHT NOW?Most of us do.But, when we try to force people to be something they're not…It usually backfires.Like trying to force open a flower.You end up just destroying the flower.Or cutting open the goose to get more golden eggs.You just end up with a dead goose.Learn how to develop the patience to let people develop (including yourself)…While also encouraging that development in yourself and others…In today's episode.Listen on the Strong Men Strong Marriages Podcast. Watch on YouTube here.And to join us in becoming a truly powerful husband and father who creates a passionate, intimate marriage with his wife, a loving, mentoring relationship with his kids, and sets the example for generations to follow in Strong Men Strong Marriages.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

Do you feel like your wife doesn't appreciate you?That she cares about the kids more than you?That she can be nice to everyone except you, but is still willing to use the money you bring in?I've certainly felt this way.And this energy is not the powerful masculine energy that feels good and attracts your wife to you.It's a young, immature energy that needs to be tended… by you.Learn how to take care of the younger you…So you can access the powerful, God-given masculine energy available to you…In today's episode.Watch on YouTube here.And to join us in becoming a truly powerful husband and father who creates a passionate, intimate marriage with his wife, a loving, mentoring relationship with his kids, and sets the example for generations to follow in Strong Men Strong Marriages.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

There are going to be days when you feel down in your marriage.Sad. Overwhelmed. Tired.And, that's OK.That's normal and human.Instead of trying to “buck up,” take care of yourself first.Acknowledge you are feeling down, see what you need, and meet that need.Then, think about other ways you can think in the future.Heal first, fix later.Learn more in today's episode.Watch on YouTube here.And to join us in becoming a truly powerful husband and father who creates a passionate, intimate marriage with his wife, a loving, mentoring relationship with his kids, and sets the example for generations to follow in Strong Men Strong Marriages.Dr. MikeP.S. Want to join our Strong Men Strong Marriages Membership program? It's just $200 per month to create a loving, intimate marriage and change the whole trajectory of your family's future. We're looking for 500 men willing to do that this year. Open now! CLICK HERE to join us! P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

Andrew Tatham, MD, MBA, FRCOphth, FEBO, CertLRS, recaps his article, “A Cilioscleral Interpositioning Device,” which was featured in the March/April issue of Glaucoma Today and explores a novel class of glaucoma surgery that targets the supraciliary space. The Intercil Uveal Spacer from Ciliatech represents this new class of surgical implants known as cilioscleral interpositioning devices, or CIDs, which enhance uveoscleral outflow to lower IOP.

There are two main forces of power available to you as a husband and father.One is a destructive force.This force is a “my way or the highway” energy.It intimidates to get its way.And, it is more powerful than doing nothing.And, it ends in people wanting to create distance from you, making you feel lonely in your marriage.The other force available to you is the TRANSFORMATIONAL force.This power allows you to stop what needs to be stopped…But in order to build what you want to build…A loving relationship with your wife and children.It is MORE POWERFUL than the destructive force, because it INCLUDES, DEFEATS and TRANSFORMS the destructive force.Learn how to access this TRUE power of transformation in today's episode.Watch on YouTube here.And to join us in becoming a truly powerful husband and father who creates a passionate, intimate marriage with his wife, a loving, mentoring relationship with his kids, and sets the example for generations to follow in Strong Men Strong Marriages.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Able to invest 5 figures and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

Today we have Thea. She is 55 years old from Madison, WI and took her last drink on February 10th, 2019   This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20   We have just a couple of cabin spots left for our upcoming retreat in Bozeman, Montana. This retreat is from August 6th through 10th.   Coming in January 2026, our AF Ukelele Course. Registration for that opens in December.   Also coming next year in October 2026, we will have an in-person ukelele retreat where we're having Spanish instruction in the afternoons. This will be in Costa Rica. More information will be coming soon about that event.   [02:45] Thoughts from Paul:   On the journey into an alcohol-free life, it almost always consists of a chapter where we are trying to control the uncontrollable. But something takes place that we aren't aware of and that's that alcohol has become uncontrollable – and we haven't realized it yet.   You might be asking yourself if your drinking has reached that point and may have searched for a sobriety podcast because there were aspects of your drinking that you were unable to control. The longer you try to control the uncontrollable, the less sanity you are left with.   Paul wants you to ask yourself if you are trying to control the uncontrollable thing. He and many of us have learned that we cannot control our drinking, but the opportunities are endless in what we CAN do without alcohol in our lives, the same can be true for you.   [07:06] Paul introduces Thea:   Thea is 55 years old, grew up in a small town in Wisconsin but now lives in Madison with her husband of almost 30 years, and they have three grown boys. Thea works in education. She loves to cook, bake, read, and attend sporting events.   Thea says she drank a little in high school, but it wasn't out of control. After going to college where the culture involved binge drinking, Thea drank more. Being someone that didn't suffer from hangovers, she never looked at her drinking as a problem.   Thea met her husband after college when they married and had three kids. She says she would binge drink occasionally, but not enough to create red flags and her husband can take it or leave it. Thea says she didn't drink during her pregnancies or drink every night, but as her kids got older and needed her less, she fell into the habit of drinking more.   Thea would drink socially but preferred to drink covertly at home where she could have as much as she wanted. Over time she began to feel like she needed the alcohol to function and was becoming physically addicted to it.   A few years later, some family members had an intervention with Thea. The message she took away was that she needed to hide her drinking better in the future. The following summer, Thea's sister-in-law called her out on her drinking again, and they went to the ER. It was recommended that she go to a detox center which Thea refused to do. She opted to detox on her own, which is not recommended. After doing that, she enrolled in an IOP but was just going through the motions to try and become a normal drinker again – she had no intention of quitting.   Thea feels she was getting nudges from God to address the issue. It wasn't until February 10th, 2019, that the message finally got through. Thea was very sick and throwing up blood. She was in and out of the hospital dealing with the symptoms of her failing liver. Thea feels that something finally clicked, and she has not wanted to have a drink since that first day when she went to the hospital.   After two years sober, Thea started listening to podcasts and reading quit lit. She eventually found her way back to AA and it feels like home this time. Thea is very open about her recovery with her family and is grateful they never gave up on her.   Recovery Elevator It all starts from the inside out. I love you guys.   RE on Instagram Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes  Café RE    

In our marriage and parenting, we're often too hard or too soft.When we're too hard, we are angry, frustrated, or overly controlling of what people do.This comes from our own discomfort of letting others do things differently.And, it leads to people distancing from us.When we feel that distance, we often go too soft. Too permissive. Too weak.And, our wives and kids kind of like that…But they don't respect us or feel safe with us.And we don't feel safe or respect ourselves.Thankfully, there is a “just right” place to be a parent and a husband.One where we have the love AND respect of others…And we love and respect ourselves.Learn about this in today's episode.Listen on the Strong Men Strong Marriages Podcast. https://strongmenstrongmarriages.buzzsprout.com/Watch on YouTube here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmxd3VzEvgoAnd to join us in growing our gardens and husbands and fathers with God, join us in Strong Men Strong Marriages.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Making $250k+ per year and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month by invitation after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

Brittany shares her sober story and the path that has gotten her to two years sober! From rehab to IOP and more. She shares about her experience in rehab and how she stays involved in her recovery today.Follow Brittany on InstagramSobahSistahs Boston Retreat Code: BOSTON200

You want to be the best husband.You want to be the best father.You want to be the best at your job.That pressure can help you perform…But it also leads to a feeling of pressure, stress…And even rejection and not feeling good enough.Unfortunately, those aren't the best feelings to build a family foundation on.Instead, you can view your family as a garden.A garden that God is in charge of, and that you have a part in.A garden that if you make a mistake, God can heal it.Now you can rest, play, grow and create. And work. But you don't have to work to earn rest or earn your place in the garden.You belong.Watch on YouTube here.And to join us in growing our gardens and husbands and fathers with God, join us in Strong Men Strong Marriages.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Making $250k+ per year and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month by invitation after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

 I used to think that the way to heal was three simple steps.Step 1 –Identify your old, negative, unattractive patterns.Step 2 – Create new positive attractive patterns.Step 3 - Practice the new patterns until you can't get them wrongAnd, that sequence does work.However, it misses some important things.Mainly, it misses acknowledging why the old patterns were there in the first place.It doesn't give compassion to the younger you's and the current you that are acting the way you are because you're scared or sad.And, because of that, you don't really heal and keep acting out the same old patterns.Learn what to do instead in today's episode.Watch on YouTube here.And to join us in becoming better husbands and fathers, join us in Strong Men Strong Marriages.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Making $250k+ per year and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month by invitation after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

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If you're like me, your wife and kids make you mad.Maybe it happens a lot.If your anger seems extreme for the situation…(like when I got upset this week when my oldest son said goodbye to other people in the family or not me)...There's probably a younger you that needs caring for.And the adult you also needs to recognize the hurt…And then choose from an adult mindset what to do about it.Learn how to do this in today's episode.Watch on YouTube here.And to join us in becoming better husbands and fathers, join us in Strong Men Strong Marriages.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Making $250k+ per year and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month by invitation after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

I've had a pattern in my marriage.I feel hurt by something.The kids or Elizabeth ignoring me. The kids being rude. Elizabeth turning away from a hug or kiss.Then, I get mad.I pull away. I think to myself “Fine, if they don't want me then they can pay for everything themselves!”I picture leaving them alone to fend for themselves.I can say mean things and get angry when I feel this way.Then later, I calm down and regret this…But there's been damage done. I've scared my family and created lack of safety.I've been trying to get rid of this pattern for a LONG time.But I feel like I've found the answer.It's working on my inner child.You see, my inner child is looking for my family to provide unconditional love. To take care of me.And, my younger me's do need that.But, it's not my kids' job to take care of me. It's my job to take care of them.And, it's not my wife's job to be my unconditionally loving “mother.” It's our job to work in partnership in life together. She needs a husband, not another kid.And so, it falls on me to parent those younger me's and give them unconditional love.I'm just starting the journey, and I think it's the key to breaking some very difficult patterns.Learn more on today's episode.Watch on YouTube here.And to become a man who makes this generation better than the last, join us in Strong Men Strong Marriages.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Making $250k+ per year and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month by invitation after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

This past week I had the chance to stand up for someone else.A large man was being threatening and eventually physically aggressive to his wife or girlfriend (not sure which it was)..Thanks to the MMA training I've been receiving from Ethyn Ewing (here's a recent knockout of his)...I felt confident to confront the guy and stop him from continuing to abuse this woman.It felt great to join the ranks of men who will stand up physically for what's right.It made me realize that confrontation is one of the main masculine traits.The willingness to confront and fight others is a lot of what makes a man.Whether that confrontation is physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.And it takes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual strength to step into that confrontation.Hear more about what happened on today's episode.Watch on YouTube here.And to become a man who fights for what is right, join us in Strong Men Strong Marriages.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Making $250k+ per year and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month by invitation after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157

When you wife says she wants space…It's SCARY!Our brains usually go to thinking she wants to leave, whether that's true or not.Usually we either go to pleading for her not to leave…Or we go to anger.Both of these are unattractive and push our wives away.Instead, we can share what we're actually feeling…Ask for her help…And take care of ourselves.Learn more about this in today's episode.Watch on YouTube here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5FvaokDOcYAnd join the program to learn how to do this together.Dr. Mike P.S. Join our email list and get the training, How To Be More Attractive To Your Wife In The Next 7 Days, at StrongMen.io http://strongmen.ioP.P.S. Making $250k+ per year and want to work more intensively with Dr. Mike and his team? Our Intensive Program is only open to a few men each month by invitation after a call with Dr. Mike. Apply here. https://form.jotform.com/230614546765157