Podcast appearances and mentions of matt finch

In this episode, we speak with Lucca Ewbank, Program Manager, Transport at InfluenceMap, who shares how the non-profit think tank uses data-driven analysis to assess corporate engagement with climate policies, and holds the corporate and financial sectors accountable for their role in climate change.Ewbank discusses:The significant disparity between what airlines say publicly versus what they advocate for in private meetings with policymakers, uncovered through Freedom of Information (FOI) requests that reveal how industry associations often oppose stronger climate regulations.The clear split within the aviation sector between “positive leaders” (typically low-cost carriers) who support more ambitious climate policies, and “laggards” (legacy carriers) who often oppose extensions of emissions trading schemes.Concerns about sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) policies, particularly how some industry players advocate for feedstock calculations that might underestimate emissions.The aviation industry's consistent opposition to demand management measures, with examples of airlines taking legal action against flight caps at airports.The role investors can play in encouraging positive climate policy engagement by holding companies accountable for their lobbying activities and pushing for transparency between public commitments and private advocacy.Ewbank emphasises that while there are encouraging signs from some industry leaders, aviation emissions continue to grow rapidly even as other sectors reduce their climate impact, with EU aviation emissions rising 9.5% in 2023 while overall EU emissions fell by 8%.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Matt Finch, UK Policy Manager at Transport & Environment, who discusses the need for more ambitious policies and actions to address aviation's environmental impact. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:InfluenceMapNew research shows major US airline and biofuel industries push for weaker US sustainable aviation fuel policy - InfluenceMap US Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) policies and corporate engagement - InfluenceMap EY, Capgemini & InfluenceMaThis episode is brought to you by 4AIR. 4AIR is leading the way with the industry's first framework to address aviation's climate impact—offering clear, verifiable pathways to reduce and counteract aircraft emissions. For more information, please visit: https://www.4air.aero/

Paul & Dan look back on the year 2024 for the Wandering DMs. It's been a momentous year: The 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, a new version of the D&D game, the Chinese Year of the Dragon, in-depth looks at Original vs. Basic D&D, and special guests like Michael Moorcock, Luke Gygax, Jon Peterson, an Matt Finch. Share your high and low points, and we'll share ours! A year-in-review is any sort of publication which is traditionally released on an annual basis to cover the events of the past year from the perspective of the contributors to the publication. Years-in-review are often intended to highlight the highs and lows of the events which occurred throughout the year, and often include select works published during the year which are considered by the editors of the year-in-review to be the most memorable works of the year. Years-in-review are often used to list "Top Ten" lists voted upon by hired critics and reviewers of other media. So let's commemorate the last time we'll do this added bit of text! This description uses material from the Wikipedia article "Year-in-review", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

Dan and Paul are back at it again, creating an entire D&D adventure in just one hour! Armed with only their D&D source books, Matt Finch's excellent Tome of Adventure Design, and the input from live viewers, they'll create a fully stocked and playable D&D dungeon adventure right in front of your eyes. Once it's complete, adventure WDM05 will be posted on DriveThruRPG and free copies distributed to all our faithful patrons!

Dan and Paul chat with Matt Finch, the ENNIE-award winning designer of the Swords & Wizardry game, and who also created OSRIC, and the Quick Primer for Old School Gaming. Plus he made our favorite Tome of Adventure Design, as seen in use in the Wandering DMs Dungeon Design Dashes. Next up on Kickstarter is Matt's Tome of Wordbuilding Design. Is this just in time for all our fantasy worldbuilding needs? The Tome of World Building is written by ENNIE-award winning author Matt Finch, author of the critically-acclaimed Tome of Adventure Design. Using the Tome of World Building, you can create fantasy worlds quickly and fill them out with a wealth of detail from the random-generation tables in this book. This Kickstarter offers two high quality hardcover books to create a trilogy of creative power with the Tome of Adventure Design. The first is the Tome of World Building, allowing you to create maps, cultures, countries, wilderness regions, and all the history and backstabbing politics of a fantasy world. The second is the Nomicon, with tables to invent fantasy names for everything you'll generate using the Tome of World Building. Back Matt Finch's Tome of Worldbuilding on Kickstarter here

In this installment of the TLP, Chris has a chat with Trina Leigh Walker and Zindzi Cresswell covering library consultancy. Thanks to Matt Finch for connecting us all. It starts with the proper way to pronounce “Carnegie” (yes, Chris gets it wrong), working in the information world, and how important a strategic plan is. Continuing […]

Send us a textFrom his humble beginnings as an administrator to his current role managing a client book as a financial planner in an investment Managment company , Matt's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He offers invaluable insights into the importance of a holistic, personalised  approach to financial planning, and shares his experiences working with a diverse array of clients, from high net worth individuals to the mass affluent. Learn how Matt balances the demands of investment management with comprehensive financial planning.Ever wondered about the critical role of paraplanner in the financial planning profession? Matt Finch sheds light on the multifaceted challenges these professionals face, from managing hefty workloads to tackling ongoing professional exams. Discover the essential contributions paraplanners  make to advisory businesses and why their value in the profession should be recognised and rewarded. Hear about the supportive communities like the Paraplanner Club, which provide networking opportunities and foster professional growth among paraplanners and administrators.If you're contemplating a career in financial planning or looking to advance within the field, this episode is a must-listen. Matt discusses career progression, from administrative roles to financial advice positions, and the significance of mentorship programs in facilitating these transitions. Whether you're re-entering the workforce or navigating firm consolidations, Matt's advice on clear career pathways and development plans will guide you toward success. Plus, learn about the role of academies in accelerating career advancement and how mentorship can be a game-changer in your professional journey.Begin your financial planning career journey todayWhether you are looking to become a paraplanner, administrator, mortgage and protection adviser or financial planner, the Financial Planner Life Academy is for you. With limited entry-level job roles, giving yourself the best financial planning career education, will not only kick start your financial planning journey with relevant qualifications and skills, but it'll also help you achieve success much faster.&nbsBe sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy hereReach out to Sam@financialplannerlife.com in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or career development.

In this episode, we talk to Matt Finch, UK Policy Manager at Transport & Environment (T&E), who shares insights into the challenges and opportunities in sustainable aviation.Finch discusses T&E's role as Europe's leading advocate for clean transport and provides a critical perspective on current efforts to decarbonise the aviation industry. He highlights several key issues:The lack of fuel duty on aviation fuel, which Finch argues artificially suppresses the cost of air travel and hinders the transition to more sustainable alternatives.The UK's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, its strengths and weaknesses, and the challenges in scaling up SAF production.The potential of alternative technologies such as hydrogen and electric aircraft, and the need for stronger government support to accelerate their development and adoption.The environmental impact of airport expansion and the need for more stringent conditions on growth.The importance of addressing non-CO2 impacts of aviation, which Finch says account for two-thirds of the sector's overall climate impact.Throughout the conversation, Finch advocates for more ambitious policies and actions to address aviation's environmental impact, while remaining cautiously optimistic about the potential for progress in the sector.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Hiske Arts, Campaigner at Fossil Free Netherlands (Fossielvrij NL), who explains why climate activists don't buy the aviation industry's commitment to addressing climate concerns. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Aviation - T&ERoadmap to climate neutral aviation in Europe - T&E  UK to implement SAF mandate beginning in 2025 - Biomass Magazine The current state of scientific understanding of the non-CO2 effects of aviation on climate - David Lee The ICCT's bitter but essential prescription for net zero emissions by 2050 - SimpliFlying ➡️ Can climate activists and the aviation industry ever get along? - SimpliFlying 

Learn some of the best supplement formulas for alcohol and drug detox, cravings, preventing relapse, bouncing back from relapse, and beyond. In this episode, you'll hear a segment of Matt Finch's newest Live Course and Group Coaching Program called Master THOR To End Your Addiction Now: Mind/Body/Spirit Mastery For Alcohol Recovery. The class was two hours of lecture and 15 minutes of discussion after. Here are the main concepts discussed by Matt Finch: Why Supplements are a Kickass Strategy The Philosophy of Supplementation for Addiction Recovery Benefits of Using Supplements for Addiction Recovery Some of the Top Supplements, Formulas, and Brands Chris and Matt Love The Addictive (or "Extremist") Personality and beyond... Show Notes Page>>

Learn the modern-day faulty views of alcohol use disorder, why the mainstream success rates still aren't increasing, and how to view, understand, and treat alcohol problems strategically and holistically. In this episode, you'll hear a segment of Matt Finch's newest Live Course and Group Coaching Program called Master THOR To End Your Addiction Now: Mind/Body/Spirit Mastery For Alcohol Recovery. The class was two hours of lecture and one hour of discussion and coaching afterward. Here are the main concepts discussed by Matt Finch and Chris Scott: The Hierarchy of Recovery Customized and Holistic Recovery Blueprints Mainstream View on Alcohol Use Disorder Dr. Charles Gant's View on Substance Addictions NLP View on Alcohol and Other Addictions Matt Finch's 10 Fundamentals to Understanding Alcoholism The Science of Recovery Capital Chris Scott on Nutrient-Repair for Alcohol Recovery Show Notes Page>>

Matt Finch showcases new research from May 2024 on dopamine pharmacodynamics and addictive processes that are revolutionizing our understanding of dopamine. In this episode, Matt will cover a paper from the International Journal of Molecular Sciences titled Dopamine Pharmacodynamics: New Insights. Here are the topics of this episode: Intro and Overview of the Research The Dopamine System Dopamine as a Neurotransmitter Dopamine as a Neuromodulator Dopamine and Alcohol Addiction Dopamine and Drug Addiction What Causes Addiction? From Bad Neuromodulation to Neurotoxicity Summary Show Notes Page>>

Paul and Dan get to bring back OSR guru Matt Finch to talk about his new Swords & Wizardry: Expansions, Monsters, and More!, currently on Kickstarter. What new things has Matt cooked up? And what updates has he finally made to the revered Quick Primer for Old School Gaming? Swords & Wizardry is the longest-standing retro-clone of Original D&D, first published in 2008, and now there's a whole set of expansions to make your game wilder, weirder, and more flexible! The Book of Options gives you 11 new optional character classes, new spells, new magic items, and much more. Now you can play a wily demon-hunter, a bard, a troubadour, an illusionist, and many others. Gnomes and Stygians are now playable ancestries in Swords & Wizardry for the first time in a 16 years! Fiends and Foes offers more than 300 monsters (and doesn't repeat the ones from the Complete Revised Rulebook). Encounter the bizarre plant-animal Ultharians on their plane-shifting flamingoes, the giant, foul-mouthed fey cats known as Bulgrimalkins, along with many old favorites from Monstrosities such as the Artificers of Yothri. All are updated with morale numbers and revisions to the Swords & Wizardry Complete Revised rules. Back the Swords & Wizardry Expanded Kickstarter

Learn about the widespread yet rarely talked about phenomenon that Matt Finch has termed The Alcohol-Energy Addiction Connection. Ethanol (alcohol) is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant class of drug. This means that it slows down your brain, heart, and respiratory function. Since alcohol slows down the operations of the brain and body, why do countless individuals report getting the opposite effects? In this episode, you'll learn exactly why. The main topics you're going to learn about are: How alcohol works in the brain and body Why alcohol gives some people massive energy even though it's a CNS depressant What is alcohol-induced energy? What is alcohol-induced hypomania Why alcohol-induced hypomania is so addictive and why it's often so difficult to quit and more Show Notes Page>>

Learn the secrets to underlying causes of addiction and the top obstacles to long-term recovery. Most people try to recover from addiction while they're simultaneously lacking key information that can make the process and challenge much less confusing, scary, and difficult. In this episode, Matt Finch provides you with two paramount concepts: The 4 Primary Causes of Addiction The 7 Primary Obstacles to Recovery The first concept is from Dr. Charles Gant. The second concept is Matt Finch's "Part II" to The Four Primary Causes of Addiction. Learning about both of these concepts in one episode gives you the strategic advantage for overcoming addiction. The main topics you're going to learn about are: The Root Causes of Addiction & Primary Obstacles To Recovery The 4 Root Causes of Alcoholism or Drug Addiction Mitigating the 4 Causes or "Risk Factors" of Alcohol / Drug Problems The 7 Primary Obstacles to Alcohol & Drug Recovery Transcending The 7 Primary Obstacles... The Total Recovery of Alcoholism (Mind, Brain, Body, and Spirit) Keep Learning About Addiction and The Self Show Notes Page>>

Learn about the most effective nutritional strategies for Alcohol or Drug Detox, Healing, Relapse Prevention, and Recovery in this clip from an epic live class by Matt Finch. The new program is Mastering Supplements For Alcohol Recovery.; a six-week deep dive into the biochemical pillar of addiction and recovery. In this episode, Matt Finch is teaching a live Zoom class that went on for four hours on February 27, 2024. The clip you're going to hear has EPIC information on all of the top nutritional strategies for overcoming addiction once and for all. The main topics you're going to learn about are: The Creators of The Pro-Recovery Diet (Julia Ross and Christina Veselak) The Top 8 Anti-Recovery Edibles The Top 7 Pro-Recovery Foods The Primary Principles of the Pro-Recovery Diet The Importance of Protein (in Greek means "of Primary Importance") Example #1: Amy's Pro-Recovery Nutrition Plan for a Day Example #2: Tom's Pro-Recovery Nutrition Plan for a Day The Simple Pro-Recovery Nutrient Triad The Hierarchy of Pro-Recovery Macros Show Notes Page>>

Learn about the most exciting and effective Bio-Therapies for Alcohol or Drug Detox and Recovery in this clip from the Live Week 1 Class of Mastering Supplements For Alcohol Recovery. In this episode, Matt Finch is teaching a live Zoom class that went on for three hours on February 13, 2024. The clip you're going to hear has EPIC information on all of the top Bio-Therapies for detox and recovery, withdrawal symptoms, PAWS, cravings, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and more. The main topics you're going to learn about are: The Hierarchy of Recovery (Mind, Body, Spirit) Mastering The Biochemical Pillar of the Recovery Hierarchy Recovery Capital (Physical, Psychological, Social, and Spiritual) Physical Recovery Capital Optimization Bio-Therapies for Alcohol or Drug Withdrawal, Healing, and Recovery Show Notes Page>>

Learn The 7 Impacts of Trauma and How Trauma Happens In the Mind, Brain, Body, AND Spirit. Matt Finch shares an EPIC and proven three-step process for mind/body/spirit trauma healing totality. This episode of Elevation Recovery comes from a portion of a course and group coaching program called Make Alcohol Moot Again With Mindset Mastery. Unresolved and unhealed trauma (childhood and adult) can make it harder to stop drinking alcohol or administering drugs. Childhood trauma changes the brain and nervous system in ways that make alcohol and other addictions potential subjective resources to regulate the nervous system (and this can lead to addiction). Healing from trauma can take a long time and many individuals haven't been able to recover when using the mind-only approaches or even mind/body approaches. In these cases, trauma healing from a mind, brain, body, and spirit approach can often help. Here are the topics you're going to learn: The Mind-Only Approach to Trauma Healing The Mind/Brain/Body-Informed Perspective The Mind/Brain/Body/Spirit-Informed Perspective The Seven Impacts of Trauma The Three Steps to Healing Trauma in Mind/Brain/Body/Spirit Show Notes Page>>

Learn how to create a proactive morning routine for addiction recovery by using The Miracle Morning Program developed by Hal Elrod. In this episode, Matt Finch provides you with an informative overview of how to use the Life S.A.V.E.R.S for addiction recovery. The Life S.A.V.E.R.S framework is simple and highly effective. It's also holistic and addresses the mind, body, and spirit. The Miracle Morning system involves the strategic utilization of six proven strategies for personal and professional development. The SAVERS represent: Silence Affirmations Visualization Exercise Reading Scribing (Writing) Learn more below: Miracle Morning Official Website Show Notes Page>>

Matt Finch is one of the fundamental figures of the OSR style of TTRPG, his works include OSRIC, Swords & Wizardry, the magnificent Tome of Adventure Design, and the super influential Quick Primer for Old School Gaming (among many other things). He is also the founder of Mythmere Games and is constantly making more and more excellent gaming material! It's hard for me to put into words what Mark's work means to me. I don't know if my work would ever be the same without his. The Quick Primer for Old School Gaming, even though meant to help you play games inspired by the first editions of D&D, the document defined a style of play that is not really system dependent, and thus serves as a Game Design framework to design Old-School style games, without necessarily having to use old D&D-like systems. Well, at least that's how I've been using it! But that is just one of the many incredible things he made and that I adore, and in this chat we got to talk a little bit about all of them. We chatted about what the OSR is for us, why we like it so much, how it is based on open-ended situations and improvisation, future projects, greek mythology, adventure design, and so many other things. It was a great chat and even though we talked about so many weirdly wonderful things in a little over 1 hour and a half, when we were finished I felt I could have asked so many more questions and get som many more wisdom from Matt that now I want a "Matt Finch Returns" episode someday. So listen up and get weird with us! Check out Matt's Links! Mythmere Games: https://www.mythmeregames.com/ Matt's YouTube Channel: https://www.mythmeregames.com/ Thank you for listening to Weird Games & Weirder People! Please subscribe to the show to keep up with new episodes!  If you would like to support the show, leave a reviewand/or head to our ko-fi page and pay us a coffee! It will help keep the podcast going! It would really help!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/wgnwp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also support me buy buying one of my games! Kosmosaurs just got released in print, and it is my new RPG inspired by Saturday morning cartoons about Space Dinosaur Rangers defending the galaxy from evildoers!   Get your copy right here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/kosmosaurs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Join our Discord Server: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/BG8AZYVy (this link is only valid for 7 days from the day the episode is released - always look for a new link in the newest episode). Stuff mentioned in the Episode: Quick Primer for Old-School Gaming: https://friendorfoe.com/d/Old%20School%20Primer.pdf OSRIC: https://osricrpg.com/ Navajo Nation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo_Nation Greek Mythology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_mythology Jack Vance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Vance Gary Gygax: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Gygax Dave Arneson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Arneson Neil Gaiman: https://www.neilgaiman.com/ Glen Cook: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Cook Bernard Cornwell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Moorcock Michael Moorcock: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Moorcock Rifts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifts_(role-playing_game) Traveller: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traveller_(role-playing_game) Call of Cthulhu: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Cthulhu_(role-playing_game)

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) often comes with alcohol-induced blackouts. In this mini-episode, you'll hear how on Independence Day of 2005, Matt Finch was blacked out by noon on a crowded beach in his hometown. The last thing that Matt remembers from that day is arriving at the Fourth of July beach party drunk and walking straight toward his friend holding a bottle of Jack Daniels Whiskey. What happened after that? NOTHING good. Show Notes Page>>

Learn how to transcend addiction in 2024 by utilizing one or more Pathways To Recovery. In this episode, Matt Finch provides an in-depth "Menu" of recovery resources that can help you navigate the options with greater skill and ease. Here is what you're going to learn: Topic: How To Quit Drinking Alcohol In 2024 (3 Proven Pathways To Recovery) The 3 Classes of Recovery Pathways Clinical Pathways Non-Clinical Pathways Self-Management Pathways ("Natural Recovery") Examples of Natural Recovery Is there a best Pathway to Recovery? Resources used to study the topic and create this episode (highly recommend): RecoveryAnswers.org FacesAndVoicesOfRecovery.org Show Notes Page>>

In this timely re-upload (slightly abridged and optimized), Chris Scott and Matt Finch discuss strategies and tactics for not drinking alcohol/poisoning yourself during the holidays.  Advertisements, friends, and family... it can be difficult to not succumb to peer pressure or even slip into solitary drinking during the holidays and especially over Christmas and New Year's parties or lonely nights. With these strategies such as sleep, nutrient repair, and so on, alcohol recovery can be maintained! Note: Although this episode was originally recorded for the last holiday season, the strategies and tactics remain just as useful if not more so today. Show Notes Page>>

Recovery Capital is the breadth and depth of internal and external resources that can be drawn upon to initiate and sustain recovery from severe drug and alcohol problems. In this episode, Matt Finch provides Recovery Capital articles, information, education, assessments, and other resources that, combined, will help you to have a good understanding of this game changer known as Recovery Capital (RC).  Here is what you're going to learn: Topic: The Science of Recovery Capital: Where Do We Go From The 3 Types of Recovery Pathways (Clinical Pathways, Non-Clinical Pathways, Self-Directed Pathways) The Self-Management Pathways of Recovery ( “Natural Recovery” ) What is Recovery Capital? Is the Recovery Capital approach having success? For example, are there any research study outcomes we can learn from? Where is Recovery Capital already being used? The Recovery Capital Scale, The Recovery Capital Index, the Assessment of Recovery Capital (ARC), MIRC, and other RC Assessments Recovery Capital MEGA-Importance During Early Recovery Articles Read in This Episode: https://www.fletchergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/FLETCHER-GROUP-NOVEMBER-2020-NEWSLETTER.pdf https://www.sigmundsoftware.com/what-is-recovery-capital Recovery Capital Resources Used for This Episode: https://www.naadac.org/assets/2416/whitewlcloudw2008_recovery_capital_a_primer.pdf https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/resources/multidimensional-inventory-recovery-capital.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2211734/ https://icsa.uiowa.edu/sites/icsa.uiowa.edu/files/2020-05/ARC_instrument.pdf Show Notes Page>>

Matt Finch goes deep into the world of Highly Sensitive People and Empaths and why they can be highly prone to alcohol and drug addiction. In this episode, you'll learn about several interrelated topics, including the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), the Empath, the Highly Sensitive Empath, and why these human biological innate traits can increase addiction vulnerability (especially to CNS depressants like alcohol, benzos, and opioids). Here are the main topics discussed in this episode: Topic: The Link Between Human Sensitivity and Addiction What is Sensitivity? What is a Highly Sensitive Person? What is an Empath? What are the differences and similarities between HSPs and Empaths? Can you be an HSP and an Empath or can you only be one? Why are sensitive humans prone to addiction? Are there substances and addictions sensitives get into more than others? Do sensitives need different approaches to addiction treatment? What are the key concepts a sensitive person with an addiction should know? What are the key concepts a sensitive person without an addiction should know? What are some helpful resources for highly sensitive people and empaths? Books, Podcasts, YouTube channels, Documentaries, Interviews, Free Online Assessments, Websites, Blogs, etc. Show Notes Page>>

Matt Finch goes deep into the main issues people on drugs and alcohol are facing when it comes to mainstream treatment options. This episode is actually a chapter from Matt's in-progress book and it exposes the severe and numerous problems with substance use disorder treatment in the U.S. You'll learn why Matt Finch calls the present day the dark ages of addiction treatment such as mainstream treatment options neglecting brain repair, using cookie-cutter treatment plans and a one-size-fits-all treatment, the one-path recovery doctrine, stigmatization of medication-assisted treatment patients, the war on drugs, underqualified and over-stressed/worked substance abuse counselors, dogmatic addiction professionals, incompetent physicians, greedy addiction professionals, corruption, and much, much more.  Show Notes Page>>

Dan & Paul are joined by Matt Finch, to talk about ways it can be more efficient in your D&D game setup to get random results with dice. Consider cards, chits, spinners, toppling block towers, or Matt's new app for the Fantasy Adventure Builder, now on Kickstarter? Dice were just the start! Physical devices were used to generate random numbers for thousands of years, primarily for gambling. Dice in particular are known for more than 5000 years (found on locations in modern Iraq and Iran), flipping coin (thus producing a random bit) dates at least to the times of ancient Rome. First documented use of physical random number generator for a scientific purpose was by Francis Galton (1890). He devised a way to sample a probability distribution using a common gambling dice. In addition to the top digit, Galton also looked at the face of a dice closest to him, thus creating 6 * 4 = 24 outcomes (about 4.6 bits of randomness). Kendall and Babington-Smith (1938) used a fast-rotating 10-sector disk that was illuminated by the periodic bursts of light. The sampling was done by a human who wrote the number under the light beam onto a pad. The device was utilized to produce a 100,000-digit random number table (at the time such tables were used for statistical experiments, like PRNG nowadays). Back Matt's Kickstarter for the Fantasy Adventure Builder app here And join Paul's Kickstarter for Fearful Ends here This description uses material from the Wikipedia article "Hardware random number generator", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

Matt Finch interviews Nico Morales, founder of No Halo, about his story of surviving the opioid epidemic and addiction, alcohol addiction, and mind/body/spirit recovery plus creating a life of service to others. In this episode, the audio for the guest has portions where it's low volume or inaudible due to wind and being outdoors. Yet, most of the episode audio is audible and the in-depth notes on Nico's story can help to fill in more information if needed. Show Notes Page>>

Matt Finch interviews Mamoon from episode 324 for an exciting part 2 featuring his wife, Nova, and the creation of 14 Step Recovery. This episode won't make much sense unless you listen to episode 324 first! To begin, Nova (Mamoon's wife) talks about her addiction in Detroit and longing for something more customized for her needs than AA meetings. From there, Nova'a timeline eventually connects with Mamoon when they were both employees of Wilderness Therapy in Utah. You'll love hearing their shared story so much, especially how they transcended the many challenges from leaving a secure life to go after their dreams. Show Notes Page>>

Matt Finch reads some transformational alcohol recovery testimonials along with the strategies they used prescribed by Dr. Joseph Murphy. In this episode, you'll hear a few real-life examples of people quitting drinking and using drugs using the power of their subconscious minds. Dr. Joseph Murphy's prescriptions for harnessing the subconscious potential and transmuting it into kinetic active energy seem to really work when applied to the tee. Here are the main topics discussed in this episode: How your subconscious removes mental blocks How to break or build a habit How he broke a bad habit (alcoholism) The power of his mental picture Focused attention He said a jinx was following him How much do you want what you want? Why he could not be healed The explanation and the cure Refusing to admit it Building in the idea of freedom Fifty-one percent healed The law of substitution The cause of alcoholism Three magic steps Keep on keeping on Review your thought power =>Recommended Resource: The Power of Your Subsconcious Mind - by Joseph Murphy Show Notes Page>>

Five Methods for Overcoming Mortality. Season 3 of Ben Lewis' award-winning thriller. A community of activists vowing to make the earth sacred again, a mob of gamers desperate to win the augmented reality game that's sweeping the nation and an elite group of super rich party goers are all making their way towards Matt Finch's Scottish castle. It's his 50th birthday and tonight he fully expects to be assassinated. Cast: Maya… Siena Kelly Jake … Jack Rowan Coyote…Divian Ladwa Carly and Amanda…Lois Chimimba Robin and Voice of the Game…Ryan Sampson Matt Finch…Rhashan Stone Percussion by Alon Ilsar Original music and sound design by Danny Krass A BBC Scotland Production directed by Kirsty Williams

Matt Finch interviews Hunter ("Mamoon"), founder of 14 Step, about his severe addiction to using Xanax Gummies and other benzos and how he recovered. Mamoon became addicted soon after beginning Xanax gummies and says they helped him to breathe when normally it was hard to breathe due to so much anxiety. After multiple run-ins with the police and court system, Mamoon's parents sent him to Wilderness Therapy which wasn't the end of his Benzo use but the beginning of the end. Here are the main topics discussed in this episode: Hunter (Mamoon) grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina In high school his town had huge amounts of Xanax gummies and other benzos Mamoon starts partnering with friends to go on Dark Web and buy Xanax Gummies with Bitcoin Mamoon becomes a daily Xanax user and his tolerance and dependence skyrockets Getting busted with a backpack full of Xanax Gummies and Pot Brownies Put on probabation and not able to get in trouble for 12 months to avoid felony Pulled over by police with a backpack full of Xanax Gummies right before college started Gets sent to Wilderness Therapy in Southern Utah in the Winter as an alternative to incarceration After Wilderness Therapy returns to using Benzos in a Relapse Eventually recovers from and then transcends addiction completely Starts 14 Step and creates 14Step.com Show Notes Page>>

Matt Finch interviews Courtney Andersen about her journey of alcohol recovery and helping other women on their journeys, too. Courtney is a Sober Coach, podcast host and YOUR personal sober cheerleader. She's the Founder of National Sober Day (9/14), and the Founder of Sober Vibes, an online support community for recovery and sober-curious women of all ages.   Courtney Andersen describes the best day of her life as August 18th, 2012. "That is the day I finally stopped the madness of addiction and started to do some real LIVIN!" Courtney is a cheerleader for women looking to change their relationship with alcohol, supporting them to thrive, not just survive, without it. As the Founder of National Sober Day, Host of the Sober Vibes podcast, a sober coach, and author, Courtney has helped thousands of people find more freedom, going alcohol-free. Show Notes Page>>

Using Dr. Gant's book End Your Addiction Now, Matt Finch discusses the highly important yet almost always overlooked second element of Phase 2 of recovery - Detoxification. There are 2 factors in Detox.  One detoxes the substance out of their body of course, but general detoxification done simultaneously can greatly increase your health and relapse prevention phase of life. General detoxification is reducing the toxic load in the liver, chelation, phase 2 heavy metal detoxification, lowering oxidative stress and inflammation, and more. Here are the main topics discussed in Episode #322: What is toxic load? The 3 main causes of high toxic load High exposure to toxins Breakdown of the body's barriers against toxins The inability of the liver to adequately process toxins Nutritional supplements that will help you win the battle against toxins Lecithin Lactobacillus Acidophilus Bifidus Vitamin E Vitamin C MSM Alpha Lipoic Acid Glutathione Glycine How long to use the supplements for What about using this protocol while I'm still using substances? Show Notes Page>>

Matt Finch takes you on a DEEP Dive Breakdown of the Serenity Prayer in this fascinating episode. You'll learn how to rewire your brain, optimize your mind, and harness your spiritual power by a process that results in Living the Serenity Prayer and embodying the being-ness of Serentiy, Courage, and Wisdom. Here are the main topics discussed in Episode #321: Harnessing the Powers of Acceptance of things we can't control, Courage to Make Positive and many times difficult Changes, and Wisdom to Discern the difference Looking at the Serenity Prayer with fresh eyes while ditching the stigma What is Serenity? What exactly is meant by accepting things one can't control or change? What is Courage? What exactly is meant by gaining and using courage to change things one can? What is Wisdom? What is exactly meant by gaining and using Wisdom to discern the difference between the two (what we can and can't change or control)? The difference between saying the prayer, saying it with emotion and clarity, and actually Living the Serenity Prayer through embodiment, Unconscious Competence (Neuroplasticity from repetition), Habit, and Personality/Consciousness Embeddedness Show Notes Page>>

Matt Finch discusses the multidimensional dynamics of why divisive politics has addicted so many people in recent years. Overview of the main topics discussed: What is divisive politics? Why are divisive politics so addicting? What are the negative consequences of participating in it? How to untether yourself from 'doomscrolling' How to develop a healthier relationship to politics How to systemitize it 30-Day Reset of no politics or social media and much more Show Notes Page>>

Matt Finch shares the life and teachings of Miyamoto Musashi, one of history's most legendary warriors. Miyamoto Musashi is well known for his book The Book of Five Rings, in which he discusses the art of samurai swordsmanship. But what many people don't know is that Miyamoto Musashi also spent a great deal of time writing about life and living. While listening to this episode, you'll learn about Miyamoto Musashi's 21 life principles, which are known as Dokkōdō ("The Path Of Aloneness" or "The Way Of Aloneness"). If you're looking for advice on how to live a successful and fulfilling life, then you'll want to check out this episode! The philosophy from The Dokkōdō reminds me a bit of a combination between Buddhism, Taoism, Stoicism, and Minimalism. Resource and transcript used for this video: https://alyjuma.com/dokkodo-the-path-of-aloneness/ Show Notes Page>>

Matt Finch opens up about his experience using the 'Accelerated Wellness Protocol' from Jeff Primack during the early days of his post-addiction life. In this episode, you'll learn how the Accelerated Wellness Protocol works and will hear Matt's testimonial of the results he got as well as some of the other pros and cons.  Using a blend of therapies like diet, tonic herbalism, nutrigenomics, qigong healing form, qigong strength training, yoga stretching, sunlight, laughter, love, and more, this protocol is designed to make you the healthiest and happiest you've been in life. And as Matt found out through experimentation with his own self, the Accelerated Wellness Protocol can be used to prevent relapse to alcohol and/or drugs and further outgrow and transcend addiction (while super-optimizing your mind, body, spirit, relationships, intimate life, and more). Recommended resources you might find useful: Conquering ANY Disease by Jeff Primack Total Alcohol Recovery Program Ultimate Opioid Recovery Program SomaDerm Neura-Vie Show Notes Page>>

Matt Finch shares research and personal testimony into the use of grounding (aka "earthing") for physical and mental health optimization. In this episode, you'll learn about grounding therapy and why it works, the benefits you can expect, how Vitamin G (Grounding) is a missing link to health and a major reason that rates of inflammation are so high these days.    Overview of the main topics in this episode: Grounding therapy definitions and synonyms How grounding therapy works Benefits of grounding therapy Research into grounding therapy How to use grounding therapy Why grounding therapy is so important Why Matt Finch loves stacking Vitamin G with Vitamin S (Sunshine) Plus stacking Vitamin GS with mindfulness, breathing exercises, and incantations and more Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever! Show Notes Page>> Recommended resources you might find useful: Total Alcohol Recovery Program Ultimate Opioid Recovery Program SomaDerm Neura-Vie

Matt Finch shares POWERFUL lessons on Reframing Alcohol... including myriad other helpful tips and insights and resources stemming from a recent, creative epiphany he received on a barefoot sunshine nature walk ("DAP on Tap!"). You'll learn the "Dap on Tap" Alcohol Reframe Technique (ART) that Matt created as well as simple steps to get benefits from it or how to create and practice your own ART. After a week of no podcast in celebration of Independence Day, this short but potent podcast episode is sure to give you a big bang for the time invested in listening. Overview of the main topics in this episode: Welcome and thank you! What is DAP? What is "DAP on Tap?" What is a Reframe? How to Practice the Alcohol Reframe Technique (ART) How to Create and Practice Your Own Customized ART How to Learn More ARTs How to Learn more about Reframing in General and more! Show Notes Page>> ElevationRecovery.com Official Website

When drinking alcohol goes from occasional happy hours with friends and co-workers to necessary regimented daily practice.  If you require booze to function with the pressures and anxieties of life (or know someone who does) then this episode is a MUST listen. This is a sobering discussion about the darkness of alcoholism. Our guest on Strong By Design, Chris Scott, founded Fit Recovery to help people from around the world transcend alcohol and optimize their health. Chris has been addiction-free since 2014 and is on a mission to help others break free as well. He is the author of Drinking Sucks!, creator of online course & support community Total Alcohol Recovery 2.0, and cohost of the Elevation Recovery Podcast with Matt Finch. Chris has dedicated nearly a decade to studying alcohol recovery, natural supplementation, and fitness.  “My brain was deteriorating, my liver was deteriorating, my gut was deteriorating and my sanity was deteriorating. I would wake up every night at 3 in the morning feeling like all was about to break loose. The same feeling of anxiety that you would have, situationally, if a nuclear bomb had just got off or was about to, and only you knew it.” - Chris Scott   Time Stamps   0:54 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design' podcast 4:12 - Get to know today's special guest, Chris Scott, the founder of 'Fit Recovery' 6:55 - How Chris' social drinking turned into alcohol abuse 12:45 - What are the impacts of alcohol on his health? 14:55 - The ups and downs of alcohol recovery 18:58 - Chris recalls his time at the Detox Center 23:45 - GABA and Alcohol: Understanding the effects of insufficient GABA levels in the body 29:12 - Did his ANXIETY lead him to develop an alcohol syndrome? 38:50 - Chris openly talks about the ups and downs of alcohol recovery 46:38 - The importance of supplements and nutrition in alcohol detox and withdrawal 52:41 - What diseases are associated with alcohol addiction? 55:07 - What supplements are best to help with alcohol withdrawals? 1:02:50 - Discover Chris' impressive transformation as he transcends alcohol 1:05:44 - Are you an ALCOHOLIC? 1:18:33 - Where you can go to connect with Chris Scott   Resources: Fit Recovery Connect w/ Chris: Instagram YouTube Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

In this episode, you'll hear a lecture given by Matt Finch for the Alliance for Addiction Solutions back in 2017, on outgrowing addiction with key supplements and dietary guidelines, exercise and personal development, growth, spirituality, and contribution.  In this training, you'll learn about various different supplements from amino acids and vitamins to herbs, adaptogens, and more. Additionally, you'll gain insights into the Pain/Pleasure Principle, turning obstacles into opportunities and adversity into advantage, plus specific resources from a wide range of integrative and functional modalities that will help you optimize your life in various ways. Overview of the main topics in this episode: Matt's Story of Addiction and Recovery Biochemical strategies for treating addiction Growth strategies Contribution strategies and much, much, much more! Show Notes Page>> Recommended resources you might find useful: Total Alcohol Recovery Program Ultimate Opioid Recovery Program SomaDerm Neura-Vie

OFAR or Optimization-Focused Addiction Recovery is so strategic and effective that it's a shame more people aren't aware of this optimization-centered approach. In this episode, Matt Finch gives you the foundation and principles of OFAR and several examples so that you too can benefit from this game changer for addiction treatment and recovery. Overview of the main topics in this episode: Introducing OFAR - Optimization-Focused Addiction Recovery How I learned about optimization and why I became obsessed with it Definition of optimization Applying the Principle of Optimization to the macro and micro Optimization of Methods, Habits, Behaviors, Mind Patterns, Addiction Treatment Approaches, and Resources Applying Optimization to the Phases of Addiction Recovery Applying Optimization to the Hierarchy of Addiction Recovery And more... Show Notes Page>> Links to resources from this episode: Total Alcohol Recovery Course Ultimate Opioid Detox Course Recovery Coaching with Matt Finch

In this powerful and insightful episode, Frank Rich interviews Chris Scott, the founder of Fit Recovery, to discuss his personal journey of overcoming addiction and finding purpose. Chris shares his experiences with alcohol addiction, his path to recovery, and how he has built a holistic approach to helping others break free from the grip of addiction. From understanding the brain's biochemistry to shifting perspectives and embracing personal power, Chris offers valuable insights and practical advice for anyone struggling with addiction or looking to support loved ones on their recovery journey.   Chris Scott founded Fit Recovery to help people from around the world transcend alcohol and optimize their health. He has been addiction-free since 2014. He is the author of Drinking Sucks!, creator of online course & support community Total Alcohol Recovery 2.0, and cohost of the Elevation Recovery Podcast with Matt Finch. An entrepreneur and Professional Member of Alliance For Addiction Solutions, Chris has dedicated nearly a decade to studying alcohol recovery, natural supplementation, and fitness.   Connect with Chris & Fit Recovery online: Website - https://fitrecovery.com/   Book (Drinking Sucks!) - https://amzn.to/3pKcVvn   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvFjmm07ax1YrrFCiWkNAMg   --   Connect with Frank and The Super Human Life on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachfrankrich/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584284948647477/   Website: http://www.thesuperhumanlifepodcast.com/tshlhome   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjB4UrpxtNO2AFtDURMzoKQ    

This episode begins with a brief and helpful review of the Phases of Addiction Recovery Model, then Matt Finch provides with you very detailed examples of people going through these phases. Each example is unique and in-depth and helps you to gain insights into how this system works and how you can use it for yourself in the most efficacious way possible. Overview of the main topics in this episode: Brief Review of Part 1 Brief Review of the Phases of Addiction Recovery Mike's In-Depth Example of going through the Phases of Addiction Recovery Cora's In-Depth Example of going through the Phases of Addiction Recovery Examples of Phase 1 - Preparation strategies Examples of Phase 2 - Detoxification strategies Examples of Phase 3 - Repair strategies Examples of Phase 4 - Rewire strategies Examples of Phase 5 - RECOVERED! concepts Show Notes Page>> Links to main resources from this episode: Total Alcohol Recovery Course Ultimate Opioid Detox Course Recovery Coaching with Matt Finch

Yochai & Brad review The Spire of Iron and Crystal by Matt Finch, and answer some mailbag questions.Mailbag 1: What do we think about crowdfunding and ttrpgs?Mailbag 2: What modules have good endings?00:09:01 Mailbag: What do you think about crowdfunding and RPGs?00:16:36 Mailbag: What modules have good endings?00:26:05 Main Review00:44:47 Deep DiveThanks to Bobby McElver for the show's music.For listener questions, email betweentwocairns@gmail.com!Check out our Patreon to support the show. Also stickers.Find more Between Two Cairns here.

By learning this Phases of Addiction Recovery Model, you'll be much better equipped to go from a state of addiction to a state of recovery. In this episode, Matt Finch provides you with the step-by-step process that empowers you and gives you a competitive advantage at starting and finishing the process of preparing, detoxing, repairing, rewiring, and recovering. Overview of the main topics in this episode: What is addiction? What is addiction recovery? What are the phases of addiction recovery? Phase 1 - Preparation (Learning, Researching, Planning, Preparing) Phase 2 - Detoxification (Substance and General; Taper or Cold-Turkey) Phase 3 - Repair (Rest, Restore, Rebalance, Recharge, Rebuild, Replenish) Phase 4 - Rewire Phase 5 - RECOVER! Show Notes Page>> Main resources mentioned in this episode: Patient Endurance for Addiction Recovery (Ep. 268) Total Alcohol Recovery Course Ultimate Opioid Detox Course Recovery Coaching with Matt Finch

Learn in-depth strategies for purchasing low-budget foods and supplements for detox and recovery during times of inflation and economic recession. Matt Finch provides you with a plethora of valuable info on macro-nutrients, micro-nutrients, addiction recovery and relapse prevention diets, and relevant resources that you'll absolutely love. Overview of the main topics in this episode: What are Addiction Recovery Nutrients? Macro-nutrients (carbs, fat, protein, fiber, water) Micro-nutrients (vitamins, minerals, amino acids, omega-3's, antioxidants, etc.) Nutrient-Rich Diet/Program Pro-Recovery Diet generalizations to customize for yourself Brain Type/Health Assessment Dr. Daniel Amen of Amen Clinics Nutrition Resources (books, podcasts, etc.) Revisiting Inflation and Economic Recession, Food Shortages, etc. Low Budget tips for Macro-nutrients (foods, drinks) Low Budget tips for Micro-nutrients (supplements) Getting the most bang for your buck Avoiding Unnecessary Spending Habits (Starbucks, Grubhub, Uber Eats, Pizza Delivery, etc.) Official Show Notes Page>> Links to main resources from this episode: Fundamentals of Nutrition with John Finch (Ep. 292) Julia Ross on Pro-Recovery Diet and Amino Acid Therapy (Ep. 188) Dr. Daniel Amen's Free Brain Type/Health Assessment The Mood Cure by Julia Ross The Power to Change by Craig Groeschel Alliance for Addiction Solutions Julia Ross Cures Academy of Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition Nutrition 4 Recovery Nutritional Foundations Course Total Alcohol Recovery Course Ultimate Opioid Detox Course Self Heal School Virtual Classes Self Heal School Herbal Medicine Products Ayurvedic Dosha Quiz Metabolic Type Quiz Recovery Coaching with Matt Finch Recovery Coaching with Tana Peaco Questions? Email matt@fitrecovery.com

Elevation Recovery returns after an extended break. Matt Finch's solo-cast will dive deep into what has been going on, the reason for the break, what is new with the podcast and moving forward, and a few different topics that you won't want to miss.  The main topics you'll learn about are: Geopolitics and Society Breakdown (Prophecy, Conspiracy, Political Landscapes) Personal and Collective Decompensation Antiodate for Personal Decompensation (Morning or Evening Routine Development) Sneak-Peak at NEW, Exciting Topics to Come Next Week and Beyond (Including EPIC New Supplement Products) And more! Show Notes Page Resources mentioned in the episode: Total Alcohol Recovery 2.0 Ultimate Opioid Detox 5.0 BioRebalance Restore Fit Recovery Blog Fit Recovery Coaching SomaDerm Gel Neura-Vie CBDPure SleepPhones The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke

Chris Scott and Matt Finch discuss the quote by the Greek philosopher, Pythagoras, and the implications of drunkenness leading to madness. The madness can come in the form of mistakes, inebriation, disconnect, lack of problem-solving and cognitive abilities, and so on. Chris and Matt talk about their personal experiences, how to recover from the feeling of madness, and how to move on from drunkenness.

In this minisode, Matt Finch discusses binaural beats therapy, what it is, and how it can help with addiction, insomnia, mental health and anxiety, and more. He reads from an article discussing the topic, talks about his own experience using binaural beats as a form of therapy, and offers some of his favorite binaural beats music and therapy.

Matt Finch interviews Marc R, aka Suffer To Tougher on Youtube. They discuss Marc's story of drug addiction, overdoses, chasing the high, and how it progressed to needing the drug, not for the high, but to not feel sick. They also cover Marc's transformation and inspirational recovery story.