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    The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast
    Think Thursday: Holiday Creativity-Why Making Things Helps Your Brain

    The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 16:18


    In this episode, Molly explores why holiday creativity is far more than a nostalgic pastime. New research highlighted in The Washington Post shows that engaging in creative activities, even at a beginner level, is associated with younger looking brains and stronger cognitive health.Molly explains how creative acts like crafting, drawing, baking and building stimulate multiple brain networks, reduce stress hormones, and support emotional regulation.She connects these findings to childhood holiday memories while discussing why those early creative experiences were neurologically important. Molly also shares how creativity can support habit change by providing a healthy reward pathway, reducing urges, and strengthening identity. The episode ends with simple, low pressure ideas for tapping into creativity during the holiday season.What You'll LearnWhy creativity often feels counterintuitive but is deeply supported by neuroscienceHow creative activities activate the motor cortex, prefrontal cortex, reward system and the default mode networkThe connection between creativity, reduced cortisol, and emotional regulationWhy childhood crafting strengthened attention, fine motor skills and dopamine pathwaysHow creativity supports behavior change and identity transformationWhy the holiday season is a perfect time to reconnect with play and creative explorationSimple, nostalgic creative ideas that help the brain settle and feel groundedKey Ideas from the EpisodeYou do not need talent to benefit from creativity; beginners gain the same cognitive advantagesThe brain responds to the creative process, not the quality of the final productHoliday crafts from childhood created sensory, emotional and learning experiences that supported brain developmentCreativity provides a self-generated way to shift emotional states and manage urgesCreative acts reengage curiosity, novelty and presence, which help the holidays feel richer and less overwhelmingSmall creative behaviors can be a meaningful substitute for less helpful coping habitsPractical Creative Ideas MentionedMake a paper snowflakeTry a salt dough ornamentDecorate a gingerbread house kitMake a single handmade holiday cardPaint pinecones with simple suppliesCreate a photo collage from the yearDo a puzzle or coloring pageTreat cooking as a creative actTry a new recipe or texture-based food projectRelated Think Thursday EpisodesThe Paradox of FreedomNovelty for Habit ChangeDefensive PessimismThe Neuroscience of Mental RestSilence Is GoldenBrain Time: Why the Mind Does Not Experience Minutes the Way the Clock Does ★ Support this podcast ★

    HardLore: Stories from Tour
    Anthony Green: Circa Survive's Break Up, Leaving Saosin, L.S. Dunes & Addiction

    HardLore: Stories from Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 126:07


    We're joined by alternative music legend Anthony Green, former vocalist of Circa Survive & Saosin and currently of L.S. Dunes. We sit down in person on the S.S. Neverender to discuss his life in music, from being in bands like Jeer at Rome and Audience of One as a teenager, to joining and quickly quitting Saosin after leaving his permanent mark on the band and an entire genre, starting Circa Survive immediately upon returning home, their recent (definitive) break up, the unexpected shock of being asked to join L.S. Dunes, and battling addiction through it all/balancing fatherhood for the last 15 years. Thank you to Anthony for joining us and to all of you for watching this incredibly honest, thorough discussion with a truly one of a kind artist. ______________________ Edited by Steven Grise (@iamoneonenineseven) • Title sequence by Nicholas Marzluf (@marzluf) HardLore: A Knotfest Series Join the HARDLORE PATREON to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive monthly episodes: https://patreon.com/hardlorepod Join the HARDLORE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/jA9rppggef Cool links: HardLore Official Website/HardLore Records store: https://hardlorepod.com Visit GUILTY PARTY, our favorite menswear store in North America and get 10% off site-wide with code HARDLORE: https://www.guiltyparty.co Try AG1 at DrinkAG1.com/HARDLORE to receive a free hat, flavor sampler kit, vitamin D/K drops, and an AGZ sample. Get 15% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code HARDLORE at MANSCAPED.com! ____________________ FOLLOW ANTHONY: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/anthonygreen666/ FOLLOW HARDLORE: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/hardlorepod/ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/hardlorepod SPOTIFY | https://spoti.fi/3J1GIrp APPLE | https://apple.co/3IKBss2 FOLLOW COLIN: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/colinyovng/ FOLLOW BO: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/bosxe/ TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/bosxe #HARDLORE #HARDCORE____________________ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    On The Gate Podcast
    Long Term Effects of Being a Junkie w Aaron Putnam Priya Blunts | 190 | On The Gate

    On The Gate Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 61:48


    We're joined by the hilarious Aaron Putnam and Priya Blunts to break down some of the wildest stories—including a dive into addiction, stealing pills from family, ex-con dates, and the time Priya got hopelessly lost on Bourbon Street without a phone! Plus, we discuss Dominican racism, male comics asking for "favors," and the weird nostalgia of drug tastes.ON THE GATE! ENJOY!Original air date: 12.1.25Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 11pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, In Godfrey We Trust, and Story Warz. FOLLOWGeo PerezInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/Derek DrescherInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/On The Gate! A podcast hosted by two jailbird/recovering drug addicts and active comedians Geo Perez and Derek Drescher, who talk each week about their times in jail, what they learned, what you should know, and how they are improving their life or slipping into recidivism each day!00:35 Geo going crazy at Skankfest02:30 Introducing Aaron Putnam and Priya Blunts02:45 Skankfest Naked Roasts05:30 Exhibitionism 08:00 male comics asking female comics for favors10:40 Priyas ex-con date12:15 getting moved to different prisons14:00 russians15:20 Dominican racsim16:45 Derek and Geo's 2 Hand Show18:00 bachelorette parties19:20 Dereks RAP battle 23:10 Aaron's addiction problem24:05 calling BS on people's drug stories25:30 avoiding dope sickness stories26:30 food and drugs27:50 people who don't like drugs28:45 stealing pills from family members30:00 fake pills31:05 union guys32:05 Geo's mosh pit experience 33:15 coke vs pills35:05 nostalgic for drug tastes35:50 realizing you are an addict37:30 lower east side junkies38:38 Skankfest is a loving environment41:00 Priyas lost on Bourbon Street, no phone42:45 Geo and Myles Toe wandering into dangerous NOLA44:30 strip clubs46:10 Mullen and Rochefort episode47:05 Dave Temple48:00 Chicago49:25 plugs50:15 holiday season51:50 Akaash56:50 Prostates and wienersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Till The Wheels Fall Off
    #271 - Anger Part 1: What Your Anger Is Trying To Tell You In Active Addiction

    Till The Wheels Fall Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 70:17


    Have an episode suggestion? Text us!In this first episode of our three part anger series, we talk about what anger really is when you are still with someone in active addiction or someone sober, but unhealed. Anger is not a flaw to fix or a sign that you are the problem. It is a mobilizing, revolutionary emotion that is trying to tell you that you are not safe, that your values are being violated, and that you cannot keep living like this.We break down the difference between anger and aggression, why stuffing anger down only prolongs the chaos, and how waiting for your partner to finally take accountability keeps you stuck. You will hear how we each processed anger differently, how to use anger as fuel instead of a weapon, and how to start shifting from destructive reactions to constructive action using our VEER framework. Even if your partner is in recovery or you are already out of the relationship, this episode lays the groundwork for parts 2 and 3, so do not skip it.Find video clips and full length video from this episode on YouTube and our other social media pages!On the web:www.twfo.comSupport the Show:Buy Us a Coffee!Online Program: www.independentlystrong.comSoberlink Device:www.soberlink.com/wheelsCheck out our blog:https://twfo.com/blogFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@twfo_coupleFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/twfo_couple/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TWFOCoupleFollow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@twfo_coupleFind Taylor Counseling Group:https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/Donate to Counseling for the Future Foundation:Donate Here

    Real Recovery Talk
    583: What Families Get Wrong About Addiction (It's Not Willpower)

    Real Recovery Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 81:34


    Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBINAR! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/webinar  In today's conversation, Hilary shares one of the most powerful trauma stories we've ever had on the podcast. Before addiction ever entered her life, trauma did. From growing up in chaos… to being pushed into acting at five years old… to living in fear, shame, and survival mode — her story explains EXACTLY why so many addicts and alcoholics struggle the way they do. Join our SKOOL Group: https://www.skool.com/realrecoverytalk/about?ref=80971acc3d9f4e91bd9070fe6810e639 Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/ Ben IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkben/ RRT IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkpodcast/

    Take 12 Recovery Radio
    Episode 1046: TRAUMA, (Big T and Little t)

    Take 12 Recovery Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 67:57


    TRAUMA (Big T and Little t Trauma). In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery podcast, Alicea, Tom and the Montyman discuss the complexities of trauma, particularly during the holiday season. They explore the differences between big T and little t trauma, the impact of childhood experiences, and the importance of peer support and qualified therapists in the healing process. The conversation emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding in addressing trauma, as well as the effectiveness of the 12-step program in recovery. #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

    The Jordan Harbinger Show
    1250: Scott Galloway | Notes on Being a Man

    The Jordan Harbinger Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 69:04


    Young men are in freefall — and society's paying the price. Scott Galloway is here to explain the data behind the collapse and offer potential solutions.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1250What We Discuss with Scott Galloway:Young men are experiencing an unprecedented decline, with higher rates of suicide, addiction, homelessness, and incarceration than any other demographic. Yet discussing this crisis triggers reflexive pushback, even though addressing it doesn't diminish the legitimate struggles women and minorities continue to face.When boys lose male role models through death, divorce, or abandonment, the outcomes are devastating. They become more likely to be incarcerated than graduate college, unlike girls, who maintain consistent outcomes in single-parent homes. Boys are neurologically and emotionally more fragile than we've been willing to admit.Elite universities have abandoned their mission as public servants and repositioned themselves as luxury brands, creating artificial scarcity that's pulling up the ladders of opportunity. America's ethos should be watering as many acorns as possible, not sorting teenagers into winners and losers at 18.The three drivers of romantic attraction for men are signaling resources, intellect (best communicated through humor), and kindness — and kindness is the most underleveraged. Women instinctively seek mates who'll protect them during vulnerability — being kind to strangers signals good character far more than being nice to her.Put away the scorecard in your relationships. Stop tracking who gave more and instead ask: what kind of friend, partner, or son do I want to be? The happiest people aren't those who are loved most, but those who find others who let them give the most love.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:Chime: Open an account in two minutes: chime.com/jhsFunction Health: $100 credit: functionhealth.com/jordan, code JORDAN100BetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanAirbnb: Turn your house into a host: airbnb.com/hostQuiltmind: Email jordanaudience@quiltmind.com to get started or visit quiltmind.com for more infoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.
    Episode #24 (Season 10) - "Results of Not Forcing Things"

    Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 12:53


    Outcomes Rocket
    Lessons From Addiction, Prison, And Renewal with Josh Golomb and Ruben Vega

    Outcomes Rocket

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 43:28


    Lasting change is built from clear-eyed ownership, timely support, and the courage to start again. In this episode, Josh Golomb and Ruben Vega, share how two cousins from the same close-knit Mexican-American family followed very different paths before finding purpose through healing and service. Josh reflects on the role of privilege, expectations, and early access to support, while Ruben recounts the pain of addiction, prison, and his eventual transformation through faith, mentorship, and 12-step work. Together, they demonstrate how early intervention, peer support, and second chances can transform lives and how schools can serve as trusted hubs, connecting families to essential care. Tune in and learn how timely support can redirect a life! Resources: Connect with and follow Josh Golomb on LinkedIn. Follow Hazel Health on LinkedIn and explore their website. 

    NHA Health Science Podcast
    148: Reversing Chronic Pain and Addiction with Plants: Tim Kaufman's Inspiring Story

    NHA Health Science Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 57:58


    After years of living in constant pain and relying on prescription medications, Tim Kaufman found a way to take back his life through the healing power of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. In this episode of NHA Today, hosts Justin and Stephanie Williams sit down with Tim to discuss his incredible transformation—from being over 400 pounds and battling addiction, to completing marathons, triathlons, and inspiring thousands through his platform Fat Man Rants.

    The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast
    422. Our Addiction To Technology Is Literally Destroying Our Marriages

    The Ultimate Intimacy Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 45:39


    We have discussed in previous episodes the impact social media and our addictions to our screens is having on our marriages and relationships. In this episode, Nick and Amy interview Nate Klemp who is in the process of writing a new book titled "OPEN: Finding Freedom in a Screen Addicted and Divided World" which was released in 2024. We discuss many of the damaging effects our screens are causing to our marriages and to society. If you want to get a copy of this book, you can find it on the app under products. Some of the things we discuss:What was the most shocking statistic he came across while researching and writing this book.How people are "loosing their freedom" through their screen addiction.The ways our society is changing because of our screen addiction.What are the ways we can manage our screen addictions.How screen addiction is impacting marriages.As technology and social media is truly taking away our freedom and causing destruction throughout the world, how can we use it for good and not allow it to negatively impact our marriages? Want to find out, then listen to this amazing episode. THIS IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EPISODES YOU WILL EVER LISTEN TO.This episode originally aired in 2022, but we felt it is so important and applicable even more so now days, that we wanted to share it again as it is a "must listen" for everyone. If you haven't already, go check out the Ultimate Intimacy App in the app stores, or at ultimateintimacy.com to find "Ultimate Intimacy" in your marriage. It's FREE to download and so much fun! Find out why close to 1M people have downloaded the app and give it such high ratings and reviews!Check out the new UandI App we just released after a year in development.WANT AMAZING PRODUCTS TO SPICE THINGS UP? YES PLEASE... CLICK HEREFollow us on Instagram @ultimateintimacyapp for app updates, polls, giveaways, daily marriage quotes and more.If you have any feedback, comments or topics you would like to hear on future episodes, reach out to us at amy@ultimateintimacy.com and let us know! We greatly appreciate your feedback and please leave us a review.Enjoy the podcast or have some feedback for us? Shoot us a message!

    What Are You Made Of?
    From Rock Bottom to Radical Recovery: Dr. Robb Kelly on Addiction, Mindset, and Transformation

    What Are You Made Of?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 30:48


    In this powerful episode, Mike “C‑Roc” welcomes Dr. Robb Kelly, a world‑renowned recovery expert who has dedicated his life to treating the root causes of addiction—not just the symptoms. Dr. Kelly opens up about his extraordinary journey from a successful career in psychology and the music industry to the darkest depths of alcoholism, homelessness, and repeated near‑death experiences. He shares the heartbreaking moments that brought him to his knees, the awakening that pushed him toward change, and the relentless research that led him to groundbreaking discoveries about the brain, addiction, and human potential. Together, Dr. Kelly and C‑Roc dive into identity, mindset, trauma, subconscious programming, and why most people sabotage their own success long before they ever reach it. Dr. Kelly also discusses his revolutionary approach to recovery, the science behind true transformation, and how he helps people overcome not only alcoholism but also anxiety, depression, and limiting beliefs to become the version of themselves they were always meant to be. This is a raw, honest, and deeply insightful conversation you won't forget.Website - https://www.robbkelly.com Social Media Links/Handleshttps://www.instagram.com/addiction_doctor/https://linktr.ee/drrobbkelly

    Recovery Road
    Episode 185 - Surviving the Holidays

    Recovery Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 19:59


    This week, Merrit is flying solo and giving you guidance on how to survive the holiday season during your journey to sobriety.Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost Innocence" by visiting: amazon.comFor the audiobook version, visit Merrit on Instagram @merrithartblay and click the link in his bio.Hosted by: Merrit HartblayExecutive Producer: Jess Branashttp://www.branasenterprises.com

    Timesuck with Dan Cummins
    483 - Addiction: Most Misunderstood Condition Ever?

    Timesuck with Dan Cummins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 172:14


    In this deeply informative episode of Timesuck, we explore the history of addiction, how different cultures have tried to understand and control it, and what modern science reveals about how it rewires the brain, hijacks choice, and reshapes identity. From ancient remedies and religious interpretations to modern medicine and neuroscience, we break down how desire becomes dependency — and why recovery is so much more than just willpower.Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Lance Wallnau Show
    How Conspiracy Addiction Is Quietly Destroying Our Spiritual Movement

    The Lance Wallnau Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 36:00


    Something has taken hold of conservative Christians that looks like discernment but is actually distraction, and it is quietly weakening the very movement God raised up to turn this nation around. I expose how conspiracy addiction is draining focus, dividing believers, and pulling people out of their real assignments while making them feel spiritually informed. When you see the strategy behind it, you will recognize how to protect your mind, guard your calling, and stay aligned with what God is actually doing right now.   Podcast Episode 1950: How Conspiracy Addiction Is Quietly Destroying Our Spiritual Movement | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

    Recovery Elevator 🌴
    RE 563: You're Not Alone

    Recovery Elevator 🌴

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 56:48


    Today we have Jack. He's 39 years old from Phoenix, AZ and took his last drink of alcohol on June 23rd, 2025.   This episode is brought to you by:   Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Sober Link - sign up and claim your $100 enrollment bonus   Registration for Recovery Elevator's Dry January course Restore opens today. We are meeting 13 times live in the month of January to give you the best chance of ditching the booze.   Recovery Elevator now has its own coffee created with Rise Up Coffee Co. 25% of each bag sold will be donated to the nonprofit Café RE.   January 1st, 2026 is the official release date for Paul's new book Dolce Vita.   [03:43] Thoughts from Paul:   Paul wants to do a check-in today. How are you doing at the end of 2025? How are you feeling after Thanksgiving and heading into Christmas? How are you feeling about yourself and your sobriety? This time of year can be a lot for many of us, but he wants to remind us all that we are not alone, even if you are listening to this podcast alone.   Our drinking problem likes to tell us that we are the only one in the world that has or has had struggles with alcohol, but that's simply not true. More than ever are struggling, more than ever are quitting and more than ever are putting down the drink. Addiction wants us to feel alone. The first step is to recognize this voice; the next step is to join the growing movement into alcohol-free living. You are a part of this movement.   [08:42] Paul introduces Jack:   Jack is 39 years old and lives in Phoenix, AZ. He works as a trial attorney and outside of work likes to help community organizations. In his free time, Jack enjoys playing music and spending time in nature.   Jack was adopted as a baby after his birth mother arrived in the US from Mexico. His parents were very supportive and loving of Jack, but they share different viewpoints from him.   Jack says he had his first experience with alcohol two years before his first drink at age 16. After an argument with his mother about going to a friends house, Jack had stormed into his room enraged. As he sat with his big emotions, he had the thought of "I need a drink" for the first time. His first actual drink came at high school graduation and he felt the desire to cut loose for the first time.   The drinking started as a weekend activity, but Jack says he really took to it. Drinking didn't make him tired; it energized him and took the stress away. Over the course of his college attendance, the weekend drinking with friends turned into daily drinking alone for Jack. He says he didn't feel normal unless he had a buzz.   For Jack, he always knew that eventually his drinking would become a problem. He says at one point it was his dream goal to survive through the week with normal drinking and then have a weekend where he could get a lot of alcohol and just spend time by himself getting wasted.   Given his career as public defender, Jack found himself frequently helping others with addiction issues but was hesitant to do anything about his own thinking he would get around to it eventually.   A year before his quit date, Jack says he entered recovery. There were some traumatic events that found Jack moving out of the house he shared with roommates due to a disagreement and breaking up with a girlfriend. He moved back into his childhood bedroom and for the first time realized he wasn't the victim in everything and had to take ownership of his part of things.   Jack decided it was time for change. He began doing the research, counting the days and celebrating the milestones. There were hiccups and Jack wants to remind those struggling that it is ok. We just keep trying and eventually we will get there. Jack says he identifies with the idea that in recovery we become better people than we were before.   Recovery Elevator You took the elevator down, you gotta take the stairs back up. We can do this.   RE on Instagram Sobriety Tracker iTunes  RE YouTube  

    Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning
    EFR 911: Build an Alzheimer's-Resistant Brain - How to Rewire Your Brain for Better Sleep, Focus, and Stress Relief with Dr. Patrick Porter

    Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 89:47


    This episode is brought to you by Fatty15, WHOOP and Timeline. Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD joins us today to break down what brain fitness really means and why modern life is overwhelming a biological system that was never designed for today's pace. Dr. Porter explains how brain energy, neuroplasticity, breathwork, mitochondria, sleep architecture, stress physiology, light exposure, and daily rituals all influence our ability to think clearly, recover deeply, and perform at a high level. We explore the science behind neurogenesis, the glymphatic system, alpha and delta brainwave states, the impact of sugar and artificial sweeteners on cognitive decline, how breathing and light frequencies regulate the nervous system, and why most people are unknowingly compromising their sleep, metabolism, and cognitive output. Packed with actionable tools—from box breathing and SMR training to healthier morning routines, supplements, and digital hygiene—this episode is a masterclass on how to build a sharper brain and age better. Follow Dr. Porter @drpatrickporter Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:17 – Neuropruning, neurogenesis & brain voltage explained 01:18 – Why puzzles aren't brain fitness & the need for recovery 02:02 – How neuroplasticity works at any age 03:08 – Challenging the myth that humans can't grow new neurons 03:28 – DNA changes every 40 seconds & mindset's effect on cellular energy 04:42 – Optimism vs. pessimism on brain health 05:31 – The impact of modern sedentary living 08:52 – Light, circadian rhythms & how the body gets biological "codes" 09:54 – Why meditation and ancient practices matter for neuroplasticity 10:44 – The brain's energy demands during sleep 11:13 – Sugar, stress & metabolic dysfunction 12:16 – Tech overload & living in a world we weren't built for 13:19 – Why exercising first thing is harmful if cortisol is high 14:04 – SMR brainwave training & preparing the brain for the day 14:31 – How to enter alpha state through psychological breathing 15:30 – Breathwork as the best pre-workout 16:03 – Memory, aging & how recall networks degrade 17:49 – How environment, food & behavior shape brain performance 18:32 – Brazil study: music + frequencies improve cognitive retention 19:21 – Intelligence is energy, not innate talent 20:42 – Hypernesia, super-memory states & learning faster 21:19 – Stress collapses the brain's energy field 22:25 – The 2 p.m. biological crash & 20-minute reboot method 23:17 – Why you shouldn't drink coffee first thing in the morning 24:05 – WHOOP data & tracking recovery 28:35 – Fire, infrared, and ancient light patterns regulating cortisol 29:06 – Box breathing & Navy SEAL stress control 30:39 – The 4-4-8 breath for nighttime relaxation 31:31 – Photobiomodulation & brainwave entrainment results 32:48 – Cold plunging, testosterone & the body's adaptive response 33:57 – Pain, opioids & training the brain to regulate pain naturally 34:23 – Why TBIs need light—not darkness—for healing 35:02 – What's wrong with modern education 35:36 – Diving deeper into sleep health: "Sleep smarter" 36:28 – Why 6.5 hours may be optimal; deep vs. REM sleep 37:20 – The glymphatic system: brain "washing cycle" 38:12 – Why dehydration & late eating disrupt deep sleep 39:33 – Tracking sleep: analyzing Chase's data 41:08 – Coal miner sleep study: 1 minute of deep sleep 42:11 – Getting to delta faster improves brain repair 42:40 – Why many people clench & never unwind during sleep 43:06 – Breath is the foundation of all emotional regulation 44:11 – Using breath to process problems & create optimism 45:21 – Dementia study: increasing brain voltage reverses symptoms 46:20 – Kids vs. adults: why adults hold stress longer 47:03 – Applying breathwork anywhere in daily life 48:31 – Addiction is one solution to infinite problems—breath creates options 49:15 – Why most affirmations don't work 50:06 – Breath + emotion alignment for manifestation 51:37 – The worst thing for brain health: doing nothing 53:12 – Sugar & artificial sweeteners destroying brain health 54:27 – Pavlov, dopamine loops & our coffee addiction 56:04 – Pandemic stress accelerated brain aging 56:49 – How breath can change immune response & resilience 58:09 – Stress, perception & mitochondrial ATP 59:20 – Red light & brain energy: mitochondria producing 32× ATP 59:55 – Nasal vs. mouth breathing for brain optimization 01:00:23 – Yogic breath, pranayama & hemisphere balancing 01:01:11 – Should you breathe through left or right nostril 01:02:55 – Stress collapses neural function under pressure 01:03:34 – Why people fear brain decline but don't act 01:06:02 – Olive oil daily reduces Alzheimer's risk 01:07:00 – The sugar epidemic: 100 lbs/year 01:07:53 – Supplements: niacin, vitamin C, omega-3s 01:09:59 – How to know if you're inflamed 01:11:49 – Lab markers to track for brain health 01:13:20 – Iron, energy & the body's magnetic fields 01:14:05 – Algae, greens & light-activated nutrient strategies 01:16:23 – Measuring progress: HRV, community, daily walking 01:17:20 – Brain health by decade & sleep hygiene after 40 01:19:20 – Digital hygiene: limit phones after 8 p.m. 01:20:28 – Designing the perfect 24 hours for brain health 01:24:25 – The power of review, gratitude & problem-solving before sleep 01:25:13 – Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Save an additional 15% on C15:0 essential fatty acids at Fatty15.com/everforward  Save up to $60 on the WHOOP 5.0 activity tracker at Join.Whoop.com/everforward Get a FREE 3-day sample of MitoPure at Timeline.com/everforwardsample Watch and subscribe on YouTube  

    Husband Material
    Arousal, Addiction, And Intimacy (with Chris Chandler and Andrew Engstrom)

    Husband Material

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 38:01 Transcription Available


    What exactly is arousal? Is it more than just sexual? In this episode, you'll learn the four types of arousal (uppers, downers, all-arounders, and deprivation) and how we use addiction to avoid intimacy ("into messy"). Along the way, you'll also find out why recovery is not a "don't touch your penis" program and how the skill of "tension holding" can transform your relationships. Great conversation!Chris Chandler (LMHC, LPCC, EMDR, CSAT-S) is a licensed therapist, coach, and Clinical Advisor at Relay Health. He is also the founder of Christian Recovery Groups LLC, a national program helping men and women heal from compulsive and addictive behaviors through faith, community, and neuroscience-informed recovery practices. Over the past 20 years, Chris has led thousands through individual and group recovery experiences. His mission is simple: to restore people to wholeness by integrating clinical insight with authentic, Spirit-filled community because true recovery happens in relationship.Schedule a 30-minute consultation with Chris here.Andrew Engstrom is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with Seattle Christian Counseling, where he helps individuals and couples heal by understanding themselves better first. Andrew is certified in MDFT (a holistic approach to counseling treatment) and uses PREPARE/ENRICH in pre-marital and marital counseling. He offers support and insight for overcoming obstacles that stand in the way of forming lasting, fulfilling relationships with others and God.Learn more and connect with Andrew here.See a preview of Chris and Andrew's intensives here.Support the showTake the Husband Material Journey... Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn Step 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material Academy Thanks for listening!

    The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast
    Why December is the Ideal Time to Change Your Drinking

    The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 20:29


    If your brain is telling you, “It's the holidays, I'll start in January,” this episode is here to challenge that script. Molly dives into why the belief that we need a perfect time to change our drinking is one of the most misleading and damaging patterns we fall into. In this episode, you'll discover why December is actually the ideal time to begin changing your relationship with alcohol—and how doing so can help you build real-life skills that stick.Drawing from neuroscience, behavior science, and lived experience, Molly shows you how to bypass the perfectionism trap and gain momentum before the new year even begins.What You'll LearnWhy “I'll start after the holidays” is a psychological trapThe science of temporal discounting and how it sabotages habit changeHow to work with your brain's neuroplasticity to make change easierWhy starting now creates more resilient, long-term resultsPractical tools to begin moderating your drinking todayFeatured ConceptsHabit change during high-stress seasonsReal-life application of the Behavior Map-Results CycleBuilding skills in real time vs. waiting for “perfect” conditionsEmbracing discomfort as part of sustainable behavior changeQuote to Remember“If you wait for life to calm down to make a change, you'll be waiting forever. Change happens when you decide it does—even in December.” – Molly WattsLow risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:Healthy men under 65:No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.Abstinence from alcoholAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.Benefits of “low-risk” drinkingFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Fred + Angi On Demand
    Fred's Biggest Stories of the Day: Powerball Jackpot, Most Used Password, Instagram Addiction, & Gun In The Oven!

    Fred + Angi On Demand

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 17:31 Transcription Available


    The Powerball Jackpot is $740 million dollars! Admin is the most common password in the United States. A new study shows that if you feel like you are addicted to Instagram, it's harder to get off the app. A man was injured after a gun was shot because it was in a heated oven.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
    Mother of Methadone and Fighting Against Today's Addiction Crisis

    Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 56:20


    Dr. Melody Glenn was a burned-out emergency physician who had grown to resent the large population of opioid-dependent patients passing through her ER. While working at a methadone clinic, she realized how effective harm reduction treatments could be and set out to discover why they weren't used more broadly. That's when she found Dr. Marie Nyswander. In the 1960s, Dr. Nyswander defied the DEA and medical establishment to co-develop methadone maintenance as a treatment for heroin addiction. According to some addiction specialists, its discovery could be considered as monumental as the discovery of penicillin. Yet, it still carries a stigma today. As the United States continues to struggle with opioid and fentanyl use, Dr. Glenn shares Dr. Nyswander's legacy and important lessons that can be used in dealing with today's addiction crisis. Dr. Melody Glenn is an author and associate professor of addiction and emergency medicine at the University of Arizona. She graduated with her M.D. from The University of Southern California, completed her emergency medicine residency at Maricopa Medical Center, and earned her EMS fellowship from The University of California, San Francisco. Moderator Margaret Juhae Lee is the author of Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History. She received a Bunting Fellowship from Harvard University and a Korean Studies Fellowship from the Korean Foundation in support of research for her book. Previously, she was an editor for the Books and the Arts section at The Nation magazine. Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California is a nonprofit public forum; we welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our programming. A Psychology Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Commonwealth Club World Affairs is a public forum. Any views expressed in our programs are those of the speakers and not of Commonwealth Club World Affairs. OrganizerPatrick O'Reilly  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Make It Count: Living a Legacy Life
    Ep 263 Finding Courage When Faced With Your Husband's Addiction with Jody Allen

    Make It Count: Living a Legacy Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 27:53


    If you or someone you know finds herself in a relationship crisis, how do you navigate the pain—a pain of lost dreams and expectations for yourself but also for your children? You need courage that's for sure, and hope in a God who will never let your down even when you feel like all hope is lost. Jody Allen writes: “Jesus doesn't care about our track records or our reputations – he's all about redemption.” Today we welcome, Jody Allen, mom to young adult twins, Director of Women's Ministry at her church, and author of Hidden Heartache: Finding Courage When Your Husband Struggles with Pornography Some gems from our conversation: Shame can trick us into believing that silence is the best way forward. Being honest with God doesn't make you less of a Christian, it makes you a more genuine Christian. To know that Satan was on the attack helped provide more compassion and gave me perspective that he was the real enemy we were dealing with.  To forgive someone comes with guardrails; we can forgive but it doesn't mean we can entrust ourselves to them like we can fully trust God. Proverbs 3:5, "to not lean on my own understanding" helped me move forward when I couldn't understand the pain and betrayal of a world that celebrates and rewards pornography. Shame is a liar and tells me that my legacy of living a kingdom life is tarnished. When I hear anothers woman's story, I listen with love and empathy because I have felt her hurt and experienced her shame.  You can find Jody and all her free resources at jodyallenwrites.com And the feelings wheel she mentioned can be found HERE.   Leave a comment to be entered in a giveaway.   

    The Hidden Addiction Podcast
    The Hidden Addiction Podcast - Future of NYCPG

    The Hidden Addiction Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 38:29


    In this episode we welcome Michelle Hadden, Executive Director, and Kristin Sweeter, Assistant Executive Director of Program, from the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG). They join us to discuss the future of the field of gambling harm prevention, treatment and recovery, and the NYCPG. Questions that are discussed include:How did the plan to create the Problem Gambling Resource Centers across NYS evolve?What kind of challenges are posed when designing and implementing statewide programs?What projects are we looking forward to and how are the trends in NYS directing those initiatives?If you had a magic wand, what would it look like for gambling harms services and support services in NYS? If you find yourself struggling with gambling harm, or if you suspect someone you know is facing such challenges, don't hesitate to seek help. For 24/7 support, call the NYS OASAS HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369. Or choose your county using our interactive map on our NYProblemGamblingHELP.org HOME PAGE to see the contact information for the Problem Gambling Resource Center (PGRC) in your region.

    Happiness Ask Dr. Ellen Kenner Any Question radio show
    1-Happiness Myths 2-Happiness and Alcohol ~ 1-What happiness is and is not. 2-Why am I not happy when I drink?

    Happiness Ask Dr. Ellen Kenner Any Question radio show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 12:00


    1-Happiness Myths 2-Happiness and Alcohol ~ 1-What happiness is and is not. 2-Why am I not happy when I drink? Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

    Take 12 Recovery Radio
    Episode 1045: Have We Fallen Asleep? Avoiding Complacency

    Take 12 Recovery Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 60:17


    HAVE WE FALLEN ASLEEP? (Avoiding Complacency). In this episode of the Take 12 Recovery Radio podcast, the hosts discuss the theme of complacency in recovery, exploring how it can manifest and the importance of accountability and self-care. They emphasize the need for action and spiritual growth to avoid falling into complacency, sharing personal experiences and insights. The conversation highlights the significance of community support and the necessity of being proactive in one's recovery journey. Closing Song: Santa Pooped Down the Chimney. ` #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

    Recovery Vow
    Eden Rising: Tyler on Addiction, Redemption & Rebuilding Faith-Driven Community | The Recovery Vow

    Recovery Vow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 42:51


    In this powerful episode of The Recovery Vow Podcast, Eric sits down with Tyler, the visionary founder of Eden Ranch—a luxury homestead community near Dallas-Fort Worth designed to reconnect families with faith, health, and sustainable living. What started as a dream to build better neighborhoods has become a mission to restore both people and the planet through God's design for community. Tyler opens up about his powerful story of addiction, including a near-death experience from a meth overdose and years of alcoholism that led him to complete surrender. He shares how God redeemed his life and inspired him to create Eden Ranch—where faith, wellness, and connection come together to cultivate real freedom and purpose. This inspiring conversation reminds us that recovery isn't just about getting clean—it's about restoration, stewardship, and living in alignment with the way God intended. On This Episode: How addiction and redemption shaped Tyler's vision for Eden RanchWhy intentional community is key to lasting recovery and joyThe connection between faith, health, and healingHow slowing down and returning to God's design restores peacePractical ways to live more intentionally and purpose-drivenConnect with Tyler and Eden Ranch: Website: edenranch.com Instagram: @edenranch Connect with us: Socials: @RecoveryVow Website: recoveryvow.com Email: recoveryvow@gmail.com New episodes each Monday! Top ways to support this podcast:

    The Fifi, Fev & Nick Catch Up – 101.9 Fox FM Melbourne - Fifi Box, Brendan Fevola & Nick Cody

    ON TODAY'S SHOW: A Teacher From Fev's Past Melbourne Why Were You Expelled? Miss-mas - We Speak to Stephanie GUEST: Dave Hughes Fev The Handyman Digiatal Azzan's Trouble With AI Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/fifi-fev-and-nickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Healing Begins Podcast - Spiritual Care Consultants

    In this special episode of the Healing Begins Podcast, Pastor Gale Kragt sits down with Elle Mariah, a finalist in the Kingdom Book Awards' Kingdom Family Impact category, to discuss her powerful journey. Elle opens up about the challenges she faced in her marriage due to her husband's struggle with pornography, how she navigated feelings of betrayal, and how she found healing and hope in Christ. Listeners will be encouraged by Elle's testimony of rediscovering identity and hearing God's voice in the midst of pain. Tune in and be inspired. You can find her book Unfaithful on Amazon. To donate to the ministry of Spiritual Care Consultants, please visit: www.DonateToSCC.com or visit: www.SpiritualCareConsultants.com

    Conversations with Joan
    Finding Love After Trauma

    Conversations with Joan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 25:33


    One in six women will experience sexual violence in her lifetime. Behind that number are countless untold stories of trauma, survival, and the difficult journey toward reclaiming intimacy. Dr. Vanessa Carlisle helps us understand what that means and how healing is possible. Dr. Carlisle is a renowned expert in sex, sexuality, gender, addiction, and trauma, and the author of Awaken Your Sexuality: A Guide to Connection and Intimacy after Addiction and Trauma. She brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to the conversation, guiding survivors toward connection, empowerment, and renewed intimacy.  

    The Jordan Harbinger Show
    1249: Rehab and Recovery | Skeptical Sunday

    The Jordan Harbinger Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 68:17


    Rehab is a $42 billion industry hooked on bad science. Nick Pell helps us detox from its myths by prescribing the truth on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Nick Pell!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1249On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:The Minnesota Model dominates addiction treatment despite lacking evidence. This abstinence-based approach from the 1950s, requiring lifelong total abstinence from all substances, became the default not because it works best but because 12-step programs are free and easily scalable.Most people naturally age out of addiction without treatment. Research shows the majority who struggle with substances simply stop on their own over time, contradicting the "chronic disease" narrative that claims addiction requires lifelong management and intervention.The addiction treatment industry has massive financial conflicts of interest. As rehab is a $42 billion industry, practices like the "Florida Shuffle" and patient brokering weaponize relapse for profit, billing insurance repeatedly for the same patients cycling through facilities.The disease model of addiction lacks empirical support. There's no scientifically recognized "addictive personality," and the idea that addiction is an incurable, progressive disease isn't backed by research, yet it remains the dominant framework shaping treatment and policy.Evidence-based alternatives like harm reduction and moderation exist. Options including SMART Recovery, medication-assisted treatment, and gradual reduction approaches can be effective. You don't need to hit rock bottom before seeking help, and recovery can mean different things for different people.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:Quiltmind: Email jordanaudience@quiltmind.com to get started or visit quiltmind.com for more infoDeleteMe: 20% off: joindeleteme.com/jordan, code JORDANBradley Smoker: 15% off: bradleysmoker.com/jordan, code JORDANWayfair: Start renovating: wayfair.comApretude: Learn more: Apretude.com or call 1-888-240-0340See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.
    Episode #23 (Season 10) - "You Don't Have to Drink Again to Get This"

    Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 15:08


    THE EMBC NETWORK featuring: ihealthradio and worldwide podcasts
    Harm Reduction and Goal Setting in Addiction and Recovery with Terri Brown

    THE EMBC NETWORK featuring: ihealthradio and worldwide podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 29:53


    Harm Reduction and Goal Setting in Addiction and Recovery with Terri Brown Join the conversation! Send Magic a text here! NOTE: In this episode, we will discuss childhood trauma, addiction, substance abuse, and sexual abuse. Terri Brown is a peer coach, also known as a recovery coach, specializing in helping individuals with childhood trauma, criminal justice involvement, and addiction recovery. In this episode, we will address the topic of harm reduction, goal-setting, and the role of peer coaching in addiction recovery. Terri shares personal experiences and insights into her work, emphasizing the importance of realistic goal-setting, finding purpose, and changing one's thoughts to change their world. We will also touch on the importance of creating a supportive network and the challenges faced in changing one's social environment. Terri is part of Face It Together, an organization that provides support and resources for addiction recovery. Connect with Terri or find a counselor for yourself at https://www.wefaceittogether.org/ Support the show Connect with Magic: A Magical Life Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amagicallifepodcast/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholisticnaturalhealth/ Online: https://wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au A Subito Media production

    Hard Knox Talks
    After surviving years of domestic violence, addiction, and a near-fatal gunshot, Chelsea Brown built Warriors Way Forward — a movement to reform how police and systems respond to survivors.

    Hard Knox Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 71:08


    Send us a textWhen Chelsea Brown's partner was diagnosed with schizophrenia and later took his own life, her world collapsed overnight. Within weeks, she went from a stay-at-home hockey mom to sleeping in trap houses, using meth, and running for her life.What followed was years of violence, addiction, and survival — including being shot in the head by an abusive partner, miscarriages from repeated assaults, and fighting for her children while battling homelessness and systemic neglect.But Chelsea survived. Through courage, community support, and sheer determination, she escaped and built something extraordinary — Warriors Way Forward, an advocacy organization pushing for trauma-informed policing and systemic reform for domestic violence survivors.Her story is one of unimaginable pain turned into purpose — a reminder that even in the darkest places, warriors rise.✅ Check SEIU West✅ Wellness News✅ Bunny Hugs and Mental Health✅ Parenting in the StormChelsea's linksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17oZzziCTa/?mibextid=wwXIfrNew's publicationshttps://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-woman-says-police-didnt-take-domestic-violence-case-seriouslyhttps://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/domestic-abuse-femicide-edmonton-alberta=============Find Donna on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/donna.gilchrist.794Support the showCheck out the speakeasy podcast Follow Daniel Unmanageable on Facebook Follow Project Sparky We've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE For business or speaking inquiries: Daniel@hardknoxtalks.com Follow Hard Knox TalksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksWant to watch our episodes uncensored? Become a channel member here!

    THE EMBC NETWORK featuring: ihealthradio and worldwide podcasts
    Harm Reduction and Goal Setting in Addiction and Recovery with Terri Brown

    THE EMBC NETWORK featuring: ihealthradio and worldwide podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 29:53


    Harm Reduction and Goal Setting in Addiction and Recovery with Terri Brown Join the conversation! Send Magic a text here! NOTE: In this episode, we will discuss childhood trauma, addiction, substance abuse, and sexual abuse. Terri Brown is a peer coach, also known as a recovery coach, specializing in helping individuals with childhood trauma, criminal justice involvement, and addiction recovery. In this episode, we will address the topic of harm reduction, goal-setting, and the role of peer coaching in addiction recovery. Terri shares personal experiences and insights into her work, emphasizing the importance of realistic goal-setting, finding purpose, and changing one's thoughts to change their world. We will also touch on the importance of creating a supportive network and the challenges faced in changing one's social environment. Terri is part of Face It Together, an organization that provides support and resources for addiction recovery. Connect with Terri or find a counselor for yourself at https://www.wefaceittogether.org/ Support the show Connect with Magic: A Magical Life Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amagicallifepodcast/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholisticnaturalhealth/ Online: https://wholisticnaturalhealth.com.au A Subito Media production

    Futuresteading
    Ep 209 Manda Scott - Pondering how we became accidental gods of this land & seeking connection to it with humility not control

    Futuresteading

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 71:41


    SummaryIf we are going to lay the foundations of a world we are proud to leave as a legacy we need to be comfortable to move into elderhood - for Manda Scott this is about getting comfortable with emergence and asking the living web “what is mine to do”. We've created a world where separation, anxiety & powerlessness have become the underlying defaults instead of a world of security, belonging & agency. We are addicted to dopamine &exist in a world of trauma rather than initiation so how are we to rewrite these patterns?By listening to the heart-mind - its very shy & quiet but the head mind will whisper if it needs you to really listen.Links You'll LoveAny Human Power - Manda ScottAccidental Gods - Manda Scott program &  podcastRight story, Wrong story - Tyson YunkaportaSand talk - Tyson YunkaportaMans search for meaning - Victor FrankelFrancis Weller - The Wild Edge of SorrowLoved this? Try these:Tyson YunkaportaDamon GameauSupport the ShowCasual Support - Buy Me A CoffeeRegular Support - PatreonBuy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow mattersWe talked about:Learning to live as functioning members of the earth communityWhy she writes fiction not non fictionReceiving shamanic instructionHow to be in connection with the web of life in all its complexityBeing born into a trauma culture rather than an initiation cultureWhy seeing truth without self projection is hard.Her decades of shamanic teaching - still learning to discern the difference between what her ego is saying and what the energy is sayingReturning to a sit spot to receive instructions to write a book“Skin Listening” - an ability to be felt with all your senses without pre conceived ideasSit spots - what can I see, what can I feel, what does my heart say Why some languages say “I am other” and some say “I am intrinsically part of what is happening.Initiation culture is capable of holding contained encounters with deathWe live in a dopamine culture - addicted to turning oil into adrenalineYearning for a serotonin mesh of connection of meaning & purposeThe four stages of AdulthoodUndoing our head mind dominanceOffering yourself in service and waiting for your path. The chaos of our culture is that we think we can plan aheadWe live in an insane world & ourselves its saneOne of the key measures of adulthood is being prepared to walk against the tideSupport the showSupport the show

    AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
    Rat Park and the truth about addiction

    AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 58:00 Transcription Available


    America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Clayton J. Baker – Bruce Alexander challenges the idea that addiction is a loss of will or soul. Through the Rat Park experiment and years of human observation, he shows addiction arises from isolation and despair, not chemistry alone. When people gain connection, purpose, and belonging, the grip of drugs weakens and often disappears entirely...

    KINGS DREAM LIVE [Podcast]
    Carl Lentz on What Really Happened Behind Closed Doors...

    KINGS DREAM LIVE [Podcast]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 147:31


    Wonder Project Trial Here: https://watch.thewonderproject.com/Ruslan0:00 - Intro5:01 - Processing public criticism and owning past mistakes10:01 - The shift from pulpit to platform in Christian influence15:01 - Influence, calling, and church vs. digital ministry20:01 - The slow unraveling: small decisions and hidden struggles25:01 - Addiction, honesty, and the power of community30:01 - Lust, identity, and deeper conversations in the church35:01 - Being in culture but not of it: Hillsong's approach40:01 - Preaching style, clarity, and explaining Christian language45:01 - Cultural confusion and clarifying theology in the church50:01 - Addressing abortion publicly and the tension of clarity55:01 - Political shifts, BLM, and navigating ideological changes1:00:01 - Complexity of activism and getting pulled by extremes1:05:01 - Pastoral pressure vs. public commentary platforms1:10:00 - Clarifying discernment vs. gossip in Christian media1:15:04 - Ruslan's shift from commentary to conversations1:20:00 - Reflections on thumbnails, clickbait, and platform responsibility1:25:00 - Reaching out to Transformation Church and Mike Todd1:30:00 - Mega churches, criticism, and the complexity of church size1:35:00 - Losing close friendships and processing heartbreak1:40:00 - Making amends and living a life of repentance1:45:00 - Pastoral qualification, disqualification, and accountability1:50:00 - Critiquing assumptions about mega churches and small church superiority1:55:00 - Revival, discipleship, and church size nuance2:00:00 - Different roles and preferences in the body of Christ2:05:00 - Missional use of basketball and NYC ministry strategy2:10:00 - Evangelism, presence, and the power of listening2:15:00 - What God is doing through media and new Christian voices2:20:00 - Final thoughts on redemption, unity, and moving forward

    The Gris Alves‘s Podcast Tales of Recovery
    NICK TNT: Breathwork as a Tool to Heal Addiction and Trauma

    The Gris Alves‘s Podcast Tales of Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 58:51 Transcription Available


    Host Gris Alves sits down with Nick TNT, author of Breath of Life Recovery. We  explore his recovery journey, his book Breath of Life, and how breath-work and step-work can release trauma and support long-term sobriety. The episode covers practical techniques (like 4-7-8 breathing), the science and spirituality of breathing, integrating breath-work with 12-step programs, the Honu House residential program, retreats, and where to find resources.   www.breathofliferecovery.org  

    America Out Loud PULSE
    Rat Park and the truth about addiction

    America Out Loud PULSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 58:00 Transcription Available


    America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Clayton J. Baker – Bruce Alexander challenges the idea that addiction is a loss of will or soul. Through the Rat Park experiment and years of human observation, he shows addiction arises from isolation and despair, not chemistry alone. When people gain connection, purpose, and belonging, the grip of drugs weakens and often disappears entirely...

    Noche de Pendejadas with Alannized
    Yera Talks All: Childhood, Addiction, Toxic Relationship, Chisme & MORE!!

    Noche de Pendejadas with Alannized

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 78:04


    Yera Talks All: Childhood, Addiction, Toxic Relationship, Chisme & MORE!! Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/ALAN  Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/pru5vyi5 #CashAppPod. As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. •Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/NochedePendejadasPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/NochedePendejadasPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Alannized on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Alannized on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Alannized on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    WRESTLING SOUP
    WARGAMES PREDICTIONS or MISUNDERSTANDING THE ASSIGNMENT (Wrestling Soup 11.27.25)

    WRESTLING SOUP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 58:02 Transcription Available


    00:00 - Intro & Wrestling Soup Banter00:35 - John Cena & Becky Lynch Podcast Drama01:19 - Seth Rollins and John Morrison Comparisons02:33 - Becky Lynch's Industry Revelations09:08 - Polygamy, Relationships, and Seth's Past11:31 - Will Ospreay, Wrestling Risks & Injuries16:00 - Partying, Addiction, and Life Choices18:51 - Survivor Series Preview29:00 - Petco vs. PetSmart & Cat Food Tangent33:36 - Survivor Series Women's Match Breakdown46:42 - Men's War Games Match Analysis51:00 - John Cena vs. Dominic Mysterio53:20 - Fantasy Booking: Lumberjack Strap Match55:30 - Thanksgiving Wrap-Up & Outro56:17 - End of ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

    Finding Your Way Through Therapy
    E.232 From Chief To Healer: A First Responder's Journey Through Loss, Addiction, And Resilience (Part 1)

    Finding Your Way Through Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 29:33 Transcription Available


    Send us a textThe story begins where many first responder lives converge: relentless calls, court dates, and a small department that never truly sleeps. Then the personal hits. Former New Hampshire police chief Doug Wyman opens up about parenting through a son's addiction at the height of the opioid crisis, supporting a younger child through identity shifts, and the morning that changed everything—when his wife died by suicide with his duty weapon. What follows is a rare, unguarded look at procedure meeting grief, and how systems can protect evidence while still protecting people.We walk through what real support looks like after the casseroles stop—peer teams that actually call, clergy who listen more than they preach, and a therapist with true cultural competency. Doug explains why a mind body spirit triangle isn't fluff; it's the backbone of resilience for first responders and families. Spirituality here is practical, not preachy—whether you find it in church, Stoicism, or a clear atheist ethic. Acceptance becomes the turning point. It's not agreement. It's the doorway to choose constructive over destructive, to convert pain into purpose, and to build post-traumatic growth one small habit at a time.We also dig into the cognitive traps that keep people stuck on if and the simple language checks that interrupt self-blame. From there, the focus widens to culture. Strong wellness programs don't live in binders; they live in people. Informal leaders—the ones who can get fifteen colleagues to show up on a Saturday—are the engine. When departments design with those influencers, recruitment and retention rise, and the holdouts become a minority. If you want a team to thrive, build a house you're proud to invite others into.If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with a teammate who needs it, and leave a review so more first responders and families can find these tools. And if you or someone you love is in crisis, call 988 right now. You're not alone.Go to Doug's LinkedIn website at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-wyman-6b80852a/details/featured/The Class Inside the Box - Focuses on Organizational Wellness and Post Traumatic growth and is for first line supervisors and command staff. 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

    The Patrick Madrid Show
    The Patrick Madrid Show: November 27, 2025 - Hour 1

    The Patrick Madrid Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 51:07


    Patrick opens with a humorous take on smartphone addiction, featuring the quirky trend of the “Methophone”—a $20 acrylic slab meant to mimic the feel of a phone for those trying to break the habit. Patrick fields calls from listeners who share strategies for stepping back from technology, discuss the challenges and benefits of simplifying their tech use, and reflect on how easy it is to get caught up in constant scrolling. Amid the laughter and practical advice, Patrick welcomes a moving call from a listener who, after fifty years away, returns to the Catholic Church inspired by the program. Through it all, Patrick keeps the conversation uplifting, entertaining, and focused on finding community, hope, and a healthier balance in everyday life. Are you addicted to your phone? Well, there’s a new product that could be the help you’re looking for. (00:43) Todd - Smart phone Addiction Solution: Buy a flip phone and that will kick the phone addiction habit. (06:57) Brian - I just found a book called 'Isaiah' from a group called 'the Passion Translation' and I am wondering if it is Catholic? (08:28) Jeannie - I converted because of Relevant Radio. (12:33) Stephanie - I cut my phone addiction by switching to a simple flip phone. Addiction is a form of slavery. (23:28) Also, some protestant Churches have saint names, do they get them from Catholics, or do they have their own saints? (30:26)) Tiffany - Smart phones: I got an apple watch instead. (38:03) Francine - I don't think Methaphone is a silly thing if it helps people. You should stop laughing about it. (42:18) John - We moved out of the city because of addiction. We see addiction in our children. (48:50) Originally aired on 5/21/25