Podcasts about Relapse

Listen without ads on patreon: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Summary: This week on Dopey Greatest Hits, Dave marks the eighth anniversary of Chris O'Connor's death with a powerful replay about relapse, survival and the people addiction takes from us. Before the original episode, Dave reflects on his own recovery, restraint of pen and tongue, missing meetings and the uncomfortable truth that two things can be true at once. He also reads a brutally honest email from James D. DeHart about coming within seconds of buying meth after three years away from hard drugs. The original episode opens with Dave remembering Chris and listening back to the early years of Dopey—the jokes, interruptions and ordinary moments that preserved their friendship. A clip from Episode 100 becomes painfully prophetic as Dave and Chris casually discuss what their relapses might look like and whether either of them could die. Then Dopey legend DJ recounts the complete anatomy of his relapse after nearly two years sober. A new job and relationship slowly replaced meetings, sponsorship and honesty. Social drinking followed, then a drive past his old Detroit dope house. Within weeks, he was smoking crack and fentanyl daily, hiding drugs from his girlfriend and falling out in bathrooms. After mixing fentanyl, Suboxone, tequila, cannabis gummies and Ativan, DJ entered precipitated withdrawal and landed in a Detroit hospital. He left in undersized hospital scrubs and socks, found his way back to the dope spot and spent the day smoking crack and fentanyl in a blackout. He lost his clothes, wandered barefoot through Detroit, handed his debit card to a stranger and eventually surfaced dirty, disoriented and barely alive. His family found him, and he eventually returned to treatment. The episode also includes a classic exchanges between Dave and Chris, followed by a moving conversation with Chris's former sponsor, Dylan. They discuss sponsorship, psychedelics in recovery, the dangers of building a life and then neglecting the recovery that made it possible—and the authenticity, curiosity and independence that made Chris unforgettable. All that and way more! on this Ghosts of ChrisMiss Past episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want help uncovering the real reasons behind your urges and build a plan to overcome your pornography use? Click here to book a free call with Sam to get help to overcome pornography – https://stopporn.info/    Have questions you want me to address on future podcast episodes? Email me here:  sam@healingcouples.org   Episode show notes: One of the most painful effects of pornography addiction isn't another slip—it's when a wife becomes afraid to be honest because she's worries her husband will fall back into pornography. In this episode, I explain why this dynamic develops, why it has nothing to do with her emotions being "too much," and how couples can break this cycle together. If you're working through porn addiction recovery, trying to overcome porn urges, or looking for practical relapse prevention strategies, this conversation will help you understand why recovery is about far more than simply avoiding pornography. Lasting freedom comes from building the emotional capacity to handle difficult moments without turning to pornography. You'll learn why unresolved shame is often part of the root cause of pornography addiction, and why emotional resilience is one of the most overlooked tools for long-term recovery. I'll walk you through practical exercises to help you recognize the stories your mind creates, identify the real factors behind difficult conversations, strengthen self-worth, and respond with curiosity instead of defensiveness. In this episode you'll learn: Why wives often begin walking on eggshells after pornography addiction. The hidden connection between shame and recurring pornography use. How to identify pornography triggers that have nothing to do with sexual temptation. Practical relapse prevention tools for difficult conversations. Why emotional safety is essential for healing porn in marriage. How building self-worth reduces shame-driven pornography patterns. Communication skills that rebuild trust after betrayal. Why lasting emotional healing requires addressing the root causes instead of relying on willpower. Whether you're looking for porn addiction counseling, trying to rebuild trust after pornography, or searching for healthier ways to handle stress, shame, and conflict, this episode gives you practical tools you can begin using today. If you've been searching for help with porn addiction recovery, freedom from pornography, healing a marriage after porn, overcoming pornography triggers, understanding the root cause of pornography addiction, or learning how to build lasting emotional healing and self-worth, this episode is for you.  

I Was A Lawyer Smuggling Heroin for the Mexican Mafia w/ Jason Keller | The Hopeaholics Podcast #346Jason Keller was a criminal defense attorney with his own firm when he started smuggling drugs into jail for his clients. Papers that looked like textbook material turned out to be black tar heroin flattened between the pages. Then it was a cell phone. Then a charger. All for the Mexican Mafia. He was also smoking crack in the courthouse parking lot before walking in for hearings. He got arrested and almost did six years. That still wasn't his wake-up call. He got drunk on vacation in Honduras, fell off a boat, went to dinner soaking wet, and urinated in a fountain in front of everyone he knew. He was 47. That was the morning he decided he was done. He recently retook the bar exam 20 years later and passed. Chad and Natalie sit with him through all of it the addiction that started at 13, the law career that somehow ran alongside it for decades, and what it took to finally stop.#TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:00 Cold Open: The Charges Read Aloud00:42 Introduction / Jason's Background01:56 How He Became a Criminal Defense Attorney03:18 First Marriage and Using During Law School05:57 3 Years Old and His Grandmother's Liquor Cabinet10:15 Full Scholarship to U of A. Flunked Out First Year.13:01 The Workout Regimen That Started in Prison15:04 Can a Convicted Felon Practice Law in Arizona?16:28 The God-Sized Hole / What's Actually Underneath Addiction18:52 The Moment He Said Yes to Smuggling21:00 The DUI That Derailed His Career Before It Started22:23 Out of Prison and Already Manipulating Probation24:21 Relapse on Meth / PO Says Treatment or Go Back26:14 How the Smuggling Actually Started27:18 Smoking Crack in the Courthouse Parking Lot30:28 Finding Out the Papers Were Full of Heroin34:26 The Cell Phone for the Mexican Mafia39:14 Arrested September 30th, 2008. Seven Charges.41:21 What the Arrest Changed and What It Didn't42:09 The Detective Who Put the Cuffs On Him43:17 The Sun City AA Meeting / 86-Year-Old Jack Lee45:29 The Ninth Step Amends With the Detective51:26 Chad's Story: Felony Evading in a Lamborghini57:41 The Real Wake-Up Call: Honduras1:01:10 Finally Admitting He Was an Alcoholic1:03:35 Step One and What Changed Everything1:05:30 Why Prison for Six Years Still Wasn't Enough1:07:31 Internal Bottom vs External Consequences1:12:20 The AA Meeting He Started for Lawyers1:14:57 Ethics Talks at the Public Defender's Office1:16:58 Why Lawyers Are Scared to Get Help1:19:37 The Disciplinary Panel / Waiting on the Bar1:20:55 Passing the Bar by Hand While Everyone Used Laptops

My Wife s Secret Debt Was Actually a Hidden Gambling RelapseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-cheating-wives-and-girlfriends-stories-2026-true-cheating-stories-podcast--5689182/support.

Greg Fuzesi and Allan Monks continue to discuss upside risks to growth (despite the renewed tensions in Hormuz), and they preview next week's ECB meeting and a new UK PM.   This podcast was recorded on 17 July, 2026. This communication is provided for information purposes only. © 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. It is strictly prohibited to use or share without prior written consent from J.P. Morgan any research material received from J.P. Morgan or an authorized third-party (“J.P. Morgan Data”) in any third-party artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems or models when such J.P. Morgan Data is accessible by a third-party.

This week, we look back to a vlog I did in early 2024 where I shared how much I progressed in the six months after I had a manic episode from relapsing from my medication regimen and how important the latter is no matter what it takes.Links:Visit my linktreeWeekly E-Blast Sign-upWebsite & BlogSocial:FacebookX / TwitterInstagramPinterestTikTokPodcast Platforms:SpotifyAnchorGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicPocketcastsRadio Public

What if your love for an addict is actually making things worse — and you don't even know it? Miss V is a licensed marriage and family therapist, family recovery specialist, and mother who lived through her own son's addiction. She turned that pain into purpose — and now she's sharing everything families get wrong about supporting a loved one in recovery. In this raw, unscripted conversation, she challenges the myths of tough love and rock bottom, reframes what healthy boundaries actually look like, and introduces a powerful new mindset: stop trying to love them to death — and start loving them to life. We cover: • Why tough love doesn't work — and what actually does • The hidden roles families unconsciously play (hero, scapegoat, lost child) • How to set boundaries that protect YOU, not punish them • The difference between a relapse and a slip • Why shame never leads to lasting addiction recovery • How social media is driving youth addiction to dangerous new levels • What treatment centers aren't telling families — and why that gap is dangerous • How to rebuild trust without walking on eggshellsThis isn't your typical polished podcast. No script, no fake energy — just an honest conversation about what families actually need to hear.

Sam, Mason, James, and Austin discuss “firing the old God and hiring the new one.” They define the “old God” as transactional, shaming, distant, perpetually disappointed, and often rooted in childhood, family-of-origin dynamics. The "old God" is a false God that uses reward systems, shame, and sometimes spiritual manipulation. To embrace a new God, you can: 1. Explicitly name false beliefs about God, 2. Identify their impact on relationships, nervous system3. Reality-test beliefs through scripture and Christ's character4. Examine how the belief once protected parts of the self5. Grieve the loss of the familiar but harmful God-image, and 6. Use rituals (termination letter, speaking aloud, burning notes) to “fire” it.To close, Austin recommends John Eldredge's One Minute Pause App feature "20 Days to Experience Jesus.”Make a donation and become an Outsider!Follow us on social media! Instagram, Facebook & TikTokSubscribe to our YouTubeCheck out our recommended resourcesWant to rep the message? Shop our MERCH!  For more inspiration, read our blogDo you have a story you are willing to share? Send us an email! contact@unashamedunafraid.comTimestamps:01:19 Meet the Old God03:27 Where Shame Begins05:38 Why Fire Him08:29 Dismantle the Belief10:45 Grieve the Old Image12:03 Steps and Rituals14:52 Hire the New God16:47 Relational Exposure Practice17:47 Relapse and Rework20:30 Resources and Reflections22:05 Listener Challenge Outro

Listen without ads on patreon: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast This week on Dopey! We kick things off catching up with Dopey Nation, talking recovery, life, and the strange little community that's grown around this dumb podcast on drugs, addiction, and dumb shit. We dive into a listener voicemail about loving an addict, codependency, and the painful reality that sometimes helping someone means stepping back. As always, there's plenty of laughter, honesty, and reminders that none of us have to do this alone. Then Ben Croxton sits down and tells one of the wildest stories we've ever featured. Ben grew up homeschooled in rural Alabama before drugs completely hijacked his life. What started with weed turned into pills, OxyContin, cocaine, meth, and eventually heroin. He talks about getting kicked out of homeschool for smoking weed, discovering drug culture while working at Outback Steakhouse, stealing anything that wasn't nailed down, shooting cocaine at eighteen years old, smoking meth out of homemade light bulbs, surviving overdoses, watching friends get murdered over meth deals, and somehow waking up every day to do it all again. Somehow, it doesn't end there. Ben eventually finds recovery, rebuilds his life one day at a time, and becomes one of the people behind the scenes helping Dopey grow into the community it is today. It's funny, heartbreaking, completely unfiltered, and a reminder that no matter how far things go, recovery is still possible. PLUS MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chad and Natalie sit down with Sean Couper, a personal trainer and 4.5 year sober alcoholic who spent three decades functioning at a high level in corporate healthcare. Sean covers his full story: growing up between Florida and California without a real father figure, a first drink at five years old, thirty years of high-functioning alcoholism that nearly ended with liver and kidney failure, three DUIs exactly a decade apart, his mom dying on Christmas Day 2019, and the long road from watching HIV patients' livers shut down at work to eventually watching his own body do the same. He talks about hiding bottles from his family, drinking through Zoom IOP sessions, and the moment with his daughter that finally forced his hand. He did 28 days at Cumberland Heights and walked out wanting to help people immediately. Now he does exactly that. #TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps: 0:00 - Cold Open0:23 - Intro1:07 - Meet Sean Couper / Nashville2:23 - Growing Up: Saint Pete and North Hollywood5:02 - First Drink at 5 Years Old5:51 - First Real Drunk at 138:35 - Finding Out His Real Father Wasn't His Dad10:16 - Moving Out at 18 / Healthcare Career11:24 - Compound Pharmacy: Mixing Meds for HIV Patients13:20 - 30 Years as a Functioning Alcoholic14:10 - Marriage and Family15:45 - The Bachelorette Party Incident19:18 - First Marriage Ends: His Ex-Wife's Pill Addiction21:41 - Single Father, Bottle a Night22:44 - Mom Dies Christmas 2019 / Three DUIs / COVID24:54 - The Doctor Flags His Liver26:57 - Physical Collapse: Jaundice, Edema, Passing Out29:17 - Relapse: "Just One Beer"30:26 - Hiding Bottles, Replacing Liquor with Water33:45 - Daughter Finds the Beer / Wife Throws Him Out34:40 - Agrees to Treatment / Zoom IOP While Still Drinking37:50 - Waving the White Flag39:26 - Telling His Daughter / The Drive to Cumberland Heights42:24 - The "Let Go and Let God" Sign44:24 - Detox, Post-Acute Withdrawal, 21 Questions Exercise47:25 - Leaving Treatment / Wanting to Help People48:31 - Going Back to School50:39 - Getting Back in the Gym / Brian Welch Connection51:18 - Becoming NASM Certified52:48 - Life Today: Full-Time Trainer, Working with People in Recovery55:17 - Fear, New Business, and Building Something New1:00:01 - Chad's First Podcast Panic Attack1:02:18 - How Natalie Joined the Show1:09:11 - Wrap Up

How good is your consent for orthodontics — really? More adults are having ortho, and more GDPs are providing it. So which risks should you be discussing with every single patient — and which ones depend on the person in the chair? When a case is heading for a big overjet or a tricky rotation, is that a conversation you have at the start, or one you scramble to explain halfway through? And what actually makes a consent form legally valid — the signature, or everything around it? This episode brings together two perspectives you don't often hear in the same room. Dr Zaid Esmail is a specialist orthodontist and founder of the Online Orthodontic Academy, who mentors GDPs through fixed and aligner cases. Dr Neel Jaiswal  returns for the dento-legal view — he's a dentist and the founder of Professional Dental Indemnity (PDI). Together with Jaz, they get very specific about what individualised consent looks like in practice, and how to build a process your patients remember and a court respects. https://youtu.be/YvsiIiX1Q1w Watch PDP273 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Make Your Patient Feel Unique It might be your 100th, 500th or 1,000th case — but for the patient in the chair, this is a significant event. Never forget that. A routine extraction is routine for you; for them it's a big deal, and remembering that makes you a better communicator. To make a specific risk stick, make the patient feel unique. Point to their OPG: “Your sinus here is actually really interesting,” or “Did you know your roots are unusually long?” Patients remember a risk framed as if they're a special case far better than a generic warning. Make it personal, and the consent becomes memorable. What You'll Take From This Episode The whole episode turns on one idea: generic, templated consent is no longer defensible — the skill is individualising the form to the patient in front of you. Premium members get the full breakdown; here's the shape: The layers of valid consent — consent is like an onion; a signed form and a documented conversation each cover a gap the other leaves open. Individualising risk from the records — how the OPG and photos turn a generic warning (resorption, devitalisation, recession, relapse) into a patient-specific one. The two-appointment consent flow — records, individualised risks, thinking time, and why you sign or initial every line. The Class II Div 2 overjet trap — the case that looks like simple crowding and ends in a big overjet, and how to consent for it before you start. When to treat, add an option, or refer — the GDC line on offering all options, and building alternatives into the form. Highlights of This Episode: 00:00  Teaser 01:01  Consent in Orthodontics: Why It Has to Be Individualised 02:59  Protrusive Dental Pearl: Make Your Patient Feel Unique 07:58  What Makes Orthodontic Consent Different 10:08  How Much Ortho Litigation Comes From Consent? 11:53  What Makes Consent Valid and Patient-Specific 12:26  Individualising Ortho Risk from the OPG 13:11  Using the ClinCheck as a Consent Tool 14:40  How to Structure the Consent Appointment 15:30  Root Resorption, Devitalisation, Recession and Relapse 19:37  Should You Initial Every Line of a Consent Form? 21:50  Midroll 27:11  Building a Multi-Layered Consent Process 29:31  Consenting for Fees, Relapse and Retainers 34:41  The Class II Div 2 Overjet Trap 37:51  When Should a GDP Refer an Ortho Case? 40:31  How to Learn Orthodontics with Mentorship 47:01  Outro Dr Zaid Esmail is a specialist orthodontist. He founded the Online Orthodontic Academy to teach GDPs orthodontics — assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning across fixed appliances and aligners — with one-to-one case mentorship. He's extended a 10% discount to the community with the code PROTRUSIVE.

In this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Blake Mathews shares his story of addiction, adoption, and finding faith through music. Adopted at birth and raised in a Jewish household in Phoenix, Blake started DJing weddings and bar mitzvahs at 13 and built a career in music and nightlife while quietly hiding a worsening addiction for over a decade. By the time he moved to Nashville in 2014 to chase a career in the arts, he was a high functioning alcoholic leaning on psychedelics, convinced they made him a better artist, while the people closest to him had no idea how bad it had gotten.Blake opens up about hitting bottom in Nashville, calling his dad for help, and getting into treatment within 48 hours, only to relapse after walking away from music entirely and moving back to Phoenix. He found lasting sobriety on a sober hike up a mountain he stumbled onto by chance, and he's been sober since. Today, Blake is the founder of Sober House Records and co-founder of Formerly Intoxicated, a nonprofit bringing music and healing arts into treatment centers and prisons. He shares how a chance encounter with two strangers praying in a coffee shop changed everything, and how he turned his pain into a mission: redemption is real, prevention is possible, and recovery is for everyone. #TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:26 Meet Blake Matthews2:27 Handing flip flops to a barefoot stranger in 100 degree heat4:33 The fentanyl crisis hiding in plain sight6:14 The DM Chad got this morning7:13 Chad's stance on calling it fentanyl poisoning9:43 Adopted at birth, and the search for belonging12:12 Functioning addict, DJing weddings since age 1313:50 Chasing music to Nashville, and hitting a wall17:21 The night he called his dad19:09 What his graduation photos actually showed20:31 Moving home, and walking away from music22:00 Relapse, one beer with an old friend23:00 The mountain hike that changed everything26:40 The recover out loud movement29:08 Connection as the opposite of addiction31:35 The lie that drugs make you more creative33:51 Bringing music into treatment centers and prisons35:15 The starving artist trap47:01 First job in recovery, teaching kids life skills49:20 Leaving it all to go full time into Sober House Records51:22 Opening his first sober living home53:39 Raised Jewish, and why Jesus was a bad word56:19 Two strangers praying in a coffee shop57:25 The 10pm Bible study that didn't end until 4am58:21 The night he gave his life to Jesus1:01:34 Inside his album, Unbury Your Burdens1:03:11 Still wrestling with depression after finding faith1:04:22 Stacking wins1:05:43 The fastest way out of depression1:09:08 How his family sees him now1:13:11 What Formerly Intoxicated actually does

Lst chance for Film Fest tickets: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/2216905 PAtreon: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast This week on Dopey, Dave opens the show with a meditation on the Rolling Stones' “Monkey Man,” junkie music, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and the impossibility of legally buying an MP3 in 2026. He also gets hyped for the first Dopey Short Recovery Film Festival, talks about bringing big ideas into reality through recovery, and reminds listeners to reach out for Narcan, fentanyl test strips, treatment help, stories, and voicemails. Then Dopey Nation delivers some truly insane listener stories: Danny B writes in about smoking crack and accidentally pulling a red-hot cherry through his stem into the back of his throat; JD D. Hart tells an all-time bath salts story involving paranoia, hiding drugs in his ass, a stuck vial, friends rescuing it with surgical gloves, and somehow winding up with hepatitis A, E, and C; and another listener shares a meth-fueled poop-in-a-bowl story that ends with shattered glass and hard poop in the basement. Dave also reads Patreon and Spotify comments on the Mishka Shubaly episode, including reactions to resentment, God, Trump, Mark Lanegan, liquid meth, the Bailey Dopey theme song, and whether Mishka came off as brilliant, annoying, or both. Then Dave sits down with beauty creator, recovery advocate, and Moda Smile founder Dean Moda for one of the most powerful and intense interviews in Dopey history. Dean talks about growing up in Brooklyn with Trinidadian and Panamanian parents, being gay, getting bullied, discovering weed, FIT, early sex work, squatting in Bushwick, and eventually being unknowingly introduced to crystal meth during a traumatic hookup that ended in sexual assault. Dean shares how that night opened the door to years inside New York's chemsex scene, where crystal meth, sex, shame, danger, and trauma became impossible to separate. He talks about meth psychosis, paranoia, hallucinations, PCP-laced joints, treatment attempts, relapse, Greenhouse Treatment Center in Texas, Crystal Meth Anonymous, and the moment he finally understood that one hit would always lead to more. It is a brutal, funny, honest, deeply vulnerable story of trauma, addiction, identity, survival, and recovery — plus somehow, teeth whitening. PLUS MORE MORE MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Summary For thirty years, neonatal nurse practitioner Tara Sundem watched newborns go through opioid withdrawal under bright lights, separated from their mothers, and for a long time she believed those mothers had brought it on themselves. Then she learned what she had been missing, and she set out to build the opposite of what she had been part of. As co-founder and executive director of Hushabye Nursery in Phoenix, she now cares for substance-exposed babies and their mothers together, treating the two as one patient. She talks with host Micaela Tracy about the night a baby in withdrawal changed her mind, why dignity is a clinical intervention and not a nicety, how she partners with the Department of Child Safety instead of against it, and what families navigating addiction and recovery actually need. Her message holds for anyone who has ever judged a parent from the outside: this is a brain disease, not a choice, and the earliest moments of a child's life can shape everything that follows. In This Episode 00:00 Cold open 00:30 Welcome, season framing, and a content note 01:30 Meet Tara: Hushabye Nursery and the whole-family model 02:00 The nurse who didn't understand: Tara's own change of heart 03:30 Adverse childhood experiences and rethinking the whole approach 05:30 What the research says about keeping families together 09:00 Open child welfare cases, and getting a baby home with mom 10:30 One little win, and changing the safety narrative 12:00 Back to 2015: the hospital and the 2:30 a.m. morphine call 14:00 The night it clicked: soothing a baby through withdrawal 17:30 "So what about the moms?" the question that reshaped the mission 19:00 It isn't a choice: understanding addiction with dignity 21:00 The HOPPE model: meeting mom, baby, and family together 23:00 Same room, six feet, and partnering with DCS 25:00 What a family actually hears when DCS arrives 28:00 Community, staying engaged, and giving back 29:30 Relapse without writing a parent off: the "oopsie" 34:00 Former clients who now do the work 36:00 A mother's impossible math 38:30 What Tara wants anyone who has judged to understand 42:30 Where to find Hushabye 43:00 Reflection and close About Our Guest Tara Sundem is a neonatal nurse practitioner with more than thirty years in intensive care and the co-founder and executive director of Hushabye Nursery, a Phoenix nonprofit that cares for opioid-exposed newborns alongside their mothers rather than separating them. Since 2020, Hushabye has cared for more than 1,000 babies and walks alongside the families learning to care for them. Resources and Links Hushabye Nursery  ·  480-628-7500 (call or text, available 24/7) How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime — Dr. Nadine Burke Harris (TED Talk) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) — CDC Voices for CASA Children National CASA/GAL Association for Children About the Show By Their Side: Advocating for Children in Foster Care is produced by Voices for CASA Children. Season 3, "Understanding Every Voice in the Room," features practical, human conversations with professionals and people with lived experience. Hosted by Micaela Tracy. New episodes biweekly. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and host and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of VOICES or its affiliates. Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of substance use, addiction, and sexual violence, and may be difficult for some listeners. Voices for CASA Children  |  By Their Side: Advocating for Children in Foster Care

Nathan Maharaj spoke with the novelist and journalist Jowita Bydlowska about her new book Unshaming: A Memoir of Recovery, Relapse, and What Comes After. It's a frank, unflinching recounting of the years following the publication of her first book, the memoir Drunk Mom. And it's a thoughtful, fearless meditation on the concept of shame.  Jowita Bydlowska speaks about her accidental expertise in shame

Key Takeaways Lasting change begins with understanding people, not simply solving financial problems.Coaches and church leaders must learn to manage their own emotions before helping others navigate theirs.People move through six distinct stages of change, and each stage requires a different coaching approach.Pushing someone to change before they are ready can actually move them backward.Relapse is a normal part of growth and should be met with grace rather than judgment.Many coaching frustrations stem from misunderstanding where someone is in the change process.The "Fawn" response often causes people to agree to action steps they never intend to complete.Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn are common emotional responses that can surface during financial conversations.Emotional overwhelm is often mistaken for resistance or lack of commitment.Motivational Interviewing helps people discover their own reasons for change rather than being told what to do.Curiosity is one of the most powerful tools a coach can develop.Replacing "what" and "why" questions with phrases like "tell me about" or "help me understand" creates safer and more productive conversations.Trauma affects a significant percentage of people and should be considered in every coaching environment.Small environmental details—such as seating arrangements, room setup, and body language—can influence trust and openness.Better questions often lead to better outcomes than better advice.ResourcesDonJay's Website (sign up for his newsletter) - Drumbeatofwealth.comConnect with DonJay - donjay@drumbeatofhealth.com, Instagram, LinkedInLearn about the Christian Stewardship Network - https://www.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/Become a CSN member - https://membership.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/

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When “Perfect” Turns Into Chaos: Trauma Bonds, Relapse & Emotional Whiplash When a relationship that once felt safe and loving suddenly spirals after relapse, the emotional whiplash can leave you questioning everything — including yourself. In this episode, Andrea explores trauma bonding, intermittent reinforcement, and why intensity can feel like intimacy. You'll learn why relapse destabilizes attachment, how dopamine cycles distort connection, and how your nervous system can become hooked on unpredictability. If you've ever thought, “How did something that felt so perfect turn into this?” — this episode will help you understand what's happening psychologically and emotionally. In This Episode: What trauma bonding really is • How intermittent reinforcement keeps you attached • Why relapse creates emotional instability • The difference between intensity and intimacy • How to begin calming your nervous system

In this episode, Blood editor Dr. Laura Michaelis interviews Drs. Nigel Russell and Uwe Platzbecker on their articles published in volume 147 issue 10 of Blood. Dr. Russell discuses "CPX-351 vs daunorubicin, cytarabine, and gemtuzumab ozogamicin in older adults with non–adverse-risk AML: the NCRI AML18 trial" where a large randomized trial demonstrated that DA-GO2 provided greater overall survival as compared to CPX-351, and that further studies should compare DA-GO2 to lower-intensity venetoclax-based regimens. Dr. Platzbecker shares insights from the first prospective study to evaluate the clinical impact of early therapeutic intervention for MRD in "Azacitidine to treat measurable residual disease in patients with MDS/AML: final long-term results of the RELAZA2 trial" demonstrating potential therapies for patients to achieve and maintain remission.

PSR Podcast is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries. DEEP & WIDE: Please help us reach our mid-year fundraising goal of $77K by July 31st. No gift is too small!Partner with us at BeBroken.org/donate. Thank you for your support!----------In this episode, I talk with Lyschel Burket about something every betrayed spouse needs to think about: what happens if there's a relapse? We get honest about how deeply destabilizing that can be, especially for wives who have already been through the pain of betrayal and are trying to rebuild a sense of safety.Lyschel helps us understand why a relapse can feel like another trauma. It can knock a wife's body and mind right back into survival mode, making it hard to think clearly, make decisions, or even know what to do next. That's why we spend time talking about the value of a relapse safety plan, which is really a practical way to prepare before a crisis hits.We walk through the important pieces of that plan, including how to define the difference between a slip and a relapse, why it matters to think ahead about your physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, and relational needs, and how a plan can actually reduce panic when life feels chaotic. We also talk about the unfairness many wives feel in having to create this kind of plan, and why it still can be an act of wisdom and self-care.At the heart of it all, Lyschel reminds us that a woman's safety is not ultimately dependent on her husband's choices. God is the true source of her provision, protection, and hope.To learn more about Lyschel and the resources she offers to wives, visit HopeRedefined.org.Topics Covered in this Episode: Relapse and betrayal trauma.How relapse destabilizes a spouse.Slip vs. relapse.Why a relapse safety plan matters.Preparing before crisis hits.Fire escape plan analogy.Key safety plan categories.Hope and stability in God.More Resources:Relapse Safety Plan WorkshopRedeemed Hope intensiveOnline Wives Care GroupsRelated Podcasts:Helping Wives Restore Hope After Betrayal Trauma in MarriageIdentifying and Meeting Needs in a Betrayed WifeThe Need for Boundaries After Betrayal----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple and SpotifyFollow us on our Vimeo Channel.

In this episode of the No More Wasted Days Podcast, Sara sits down with Laura Van Antwerp, also known as Your Sober Pal, for an honest and funny conversation about moderation, relapse, and finding your way back after drinking again. Sara and Laura talk about why so many of us try so hard to moderate, the rules we create around drinking, and the moment when it becomes clear that moderation is taking more work than simply quitting. Laura also shares her experience with multiple day ones, what helped her keep going, and why relapse does not mean you have failed. They also talk about sober joy, sober retreats, backpacking adventures, and the power of finding people who remind you that alcohol-free life is not boring. It can actually be bigger, freer, and a lot more fun. In this episode, we talk about: Why moderation can feel like a full-time job The red flags that show alcohol may no longer be working for you What to do after a relapse Why “never give up” can be more powerful than “never drink again” Laura's sober adventure retreats and backpacking trips The importance of connection and sober community   Follow Laura: You can find Laura on Instagram and TikTok at @yoursoberpal and learn more about her retreats, backpacking trips, scholarship program, and free monthly sober hangouts at www.yoursoberpal.com.   Resources and Links: Join the Day Makers Community Looking for alcohol-free support, weekly group coaching calls, and a private community of like-minded alcohol-free badasses? Come join us inside Day Makers. You can try your first two weeks for just $7. CLICK HERE to join. Sara's Favorite Things: https://nomorewasteddays.co/favorites/   Support the Podcast: If you love the No More Wasted Days podcast, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rate and comment on Spotify. It helps more people find the show and begin their own alcohol-free journey. ***************************************   Follow the podcast on Social Media: IG: @nomorewasteddays.pod   Follow Sara on Social Media: IG: @no_more_wasted_days TikTok: @no_more_wasted_days Facebook: www.facebook.com/NoMoreWastedDaysOfficial

At 17, Corey Warren was shooting heroin. At 18, he robbed a convenience store to support his addiction and faced up to 30 years in prison. What followed was a journey through addiction, recovery, success, relapse, and redemption. After more than a decade of sobriety, Corey began drinking again – which nearly cost him everything. Instead, it led to a powerful spiritual awakening, a relationship with God, and a deeper commitment to recovery. Today, Corey is more than four years sober and has built Rise Recovery into one of Michigan's largest recovery communities, helping thousands of people find freedom from addiction. Through his advocacy, treatment programs, and social media platform that has reached hundreds of millions of people, Corey has become one of the most influential voices in the recovery space. Corey is unapologetically open about the perils of alcohol and addiction, and why he believes his relationship with God transformed his recovery.   We also discuss: Shooting heroin as a teenager and robbing a convenience store at 18 Facing prison and rebuilding his life through recovery Alcohol addiction, AA, and finding lasting sobriety Drinking after 10 years sober -- and the profound spiritual experience that followed Faith, purpose, and spiritual transformation Building Rise Recovery into one of Michigan's largest recovery communities Growing a social media platform that reaches millions and inspires people to seek help Family, fatherhood, and staying grounded through success Connect with Zac: https://www.instagram.com/zwclark/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-c-746b96254/ https://www.tiktok.com/@zacwclark https://www.strava.com/athletes/55697553 https://twitter.com/zacwclark If you or anyone you know is struggling, please do not hesitate to contact Release Recovery: (914) 588-6564 releaserecovery.com @releaserecovery

Send us Fan MailWe talk with Marine veteran Freddie Mendez about why veteran mental health care breaks down after treatment and how better behavioral health software can give clinicians time back to actually listen. We dig into outcomes data, privacy, and aftercare systems that spot relapse risk early without turning veterans into numbers. • Freddie's Marine background and what he learned overseas about culture and hard choices • The “void” of transition and why adrenaline chasing can slide into addiction • Why he walked away from pharma and toward behavioral health and addiction recovery work • How Sunwave aims to cut clinician charting time and reduce burnout • Outcomes measurement for PTSD, addiction, and depression using structured data points • Alumni aftercare check-ins that trigger early outreach before relapse • Data security concerns and avoiding third-party PHI leakage • Partnering with nonprofits through conversations about pain points and workflows • Why listening and cultural competence matter more than perfect scripts My email is Freddie at sunwavehealth.com. Like, Subscribe and Share. If you have comments or suggestions email us at: vetsconnectionpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find the video of this podcast on our YouTube Channel - Vetsconnection Podcast

Laura Clery built an empire being the funniest person on the internet — 26 million followers, three books, a character (Pamela Pupkin) people quote back to her in the street. What most of that audience never hears is the rest of it. Tyler sits down with Laura — both of them in recovery — for the unfiltered version: getting sober at 25, a marriage that started in the rooms and turned into an FBI-involved thriller (the subject of her new book), raising a brilliant autistic son as a single mom, and the 600-pound refrigerator that nearly killed her two weeks before this taping. In this episode: Why coffee is 'the one drug I have left' — and what 14 years sober actually looks like From Downers Grove to LA at 17: the flea-bitten couch, the Spanish cell-phone commercial, and the first viral video everyone stole Building 26 million followers (and buying two houses) on Facebook before anyone thought it could pay Meeting her husband 59 days sober — and the day a text from a contact named 'Absolutely No Way' blew the marriage open The relapse, the rehab, the second chance — and the second relapse that ended everything The account-hack, the restraining order, and the 'thriller' her publisher couldn't believe was real Single-parenting a level-3 autistic son who 'elopes' — air tags, triple locks, and Augie Health The night a 600-pound fridge pinned her with her kids home — and the 911 call that almost got hung up on How she actually got sober: 90 meetings in 90 days, a sponsor, and a prayer she still says The 3 signs you might have a problem (and the one that involves Tijuana) Guest: Laura Clery — comedian, content creator, and New York Times bestselling author. Her third book, What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Hotter, is out July 14. Follow @lauraclery Host: Tyler Ramsey — Punk Rock Sober. 0:00 — The Queen of the Internet Walks In 1:24 — “Coffee's the One Drug I Have Left” 2:37 — The Book That Reads Like a Thriller 4:43 — The Worst Drug of Choice (and a Chaotic House) 9:57 — “I Wrote to Lorne Michaels When I Was 11” 12:01 — Broke in Westwood: The Flea Couch and the First Yes 14:06 — The Viral Video Everyone Stole But Her 17:12 — Atheist to “I Believe in a Higher Power” 21:17 — “He Might Never Speak”: A Diagnosis at Two 24:51 — “I Didn't Have a Plan B. Either It Works or I Die.” 25:42 — Meeting Stephen 59 Days Sober 28:48 — Tijuana With a Random Irish Guy 30:51 — “You Look Like ----. You're One of Us.” 31:56 — Love or Fear: A Course in Miracles 37:13 — Single Mom, Autism, and a Son Who “Elopes” 40:01 — Air Tags, Triple Locks, and Augie Health 49:43 — The Text From “Absolutely No Way” 51:51 — Driving to Malibu to Catch Him 55:58 — The Seizure, the Rehab, the Second Chance 57:23 — The Relapse That Ended Everything 59:04 — The Cult That Called Her Satan 1:00:13 — Why She'll Never Marry Again 1:05:32 — A 600-Pound Fridge and Ten Minutes to Live 1:08:37 — “If You Don't Calm Down, I'll Hang Up” 1:10:24 — Teaching a 5-Year-Old to Unlock the Door 1:11:15 — “You're Made of Steel”: The Trauma Center 1:16:13 — Tyler's Relapse on the Way to Africa 1:17:56 — Three Things to Do If You Want Help 1:19:09 — Three Signs You Might Have a Problem If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, the SAMHSA National Helpline is free, confidential, and 24/7: 1-800-662-4357. In a crisis, call or text 988. #PunkRockSober #LauraClery #Sobriety #Recovery #Addiction #Comedy #ContentCreator #AutismParent #Resilience #WhatDoesntKillYou

The spiritual patterns we establish can have either a positive or negative effect on the people around us. Today on Bold Steps Weekend, Pastor Mark continues in Nehemiah chapter 13 with a message on this important topic.Become a Bold Partner Today: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldsteps-weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode #274!

In this episode I discuss eating disorder relapse, and some of the less discussed potential triggers, including:Dietary restrictions (including ethical- or medical restrictions, such as in veganism or IBS)Pregnancy, breastfeeding and the postpartum periodAccidentally ending up in a calorie deficit"I'll just lose a little bit of weight"/"This time it will be different"Seeing food freedom as 'only for recovery'Appetite loss (e.g. due to stress, illness or post-recovery factors)Never fully recovering/'quasi recovery'Resuming exercise too soon or without the right supportUsing the ED as a go-to coping mechanismLack of meaning and purpose outside of the ED/recoverySubstack: letsrecover.substack.comCoaching & other enquiries: letsrecover.co.uk

In this episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast Coach Blu talks to Cliff McDonald. Cliff's story is a recovery "origin + engine" narrative: he connects the early, hard-won decision to get sober with the ongoing, daily work that keeps him there. The episode frames recovery not as a finish line, but as a lifestyle built through connection, practical support systems, and meaningful contribution to other people. Cliff describes recovery as something he had to build, not something that simply "happened" after a final decision. He shares the personal turning points that brought him from isolation and chaos to stability, then he broadens the focus to what sustained progress actually requires. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Recovery and Movement 02:52 Cliff's Journey to Recovery 06:08 The Importance of Accessible Care 08:59 The Impact of Alcoholism on Families 12:02 Finding Purpose in Recovery 15:05 The Role of Service in Recovery 17:53 The Struggles of Relapse and Recovery 23:32 Cliff's Struggles with Addiction 29:10 Moments of Clarity and Turning Points 37:11 The Power of Vulnerability and Surrender 44:59 The Hero's Journey in Recovery 51:02 Embracing Multiple Pathways to Recovery Resources Recovery.com - https://recovery.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffmcdonald/ Join Coach Blu and Team Addict II Athlete and begin your recovery with a tram behind you! Our online addiction and mental health program provides live group sessions with Coach Blu, our weekly Home Base, recovery meeting, therapeutic assignments, and educational information at a fraction of what a therapeutic treatment program would require. Take You Mark, Get Set, Let's Go and click the link below. https://www.skool.com/addict-ii-athlete-5988/about?ref=9090e81114674311874340c02b1095d0 Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org    

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

Today on Bold Steps Weekend, Pastor Mark will be talking about restoring the centrality of worship and the spiritual integrity of your relationships. Join him in Nehemiah 13 verse 15 for getting back on track with God.Become a Bold Partner Today: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldsteps-weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we explore when and why long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) should be considered for patients with schizophrenia, covering approved indications, ideal candidate profiles, and the critical role of shared decision-making in treatment planning. Faculty: Brian Miller, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 0.75 CME: Use of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia Understanding When to Prescribe LAIs

Film Festival Tickets: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/2216905 PATREON: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast   This Week on Dopey's Greatest Hits Dave opens the show emotionally wrecked after listening to Sublime's “Pool Shark,” reflecting on Bradley Nowell's addiction, the pain embedded in the song, and memories of his late friend Todd, who loved Sublime as much as he did. He talks Knicks euphoria, recovery gratitude, the upcoming Dopey Short Film Festival, and reads listener emails, Patreon comments, and Spotify reactions about the late Ryan Leone—sparking a conversation about storytelling, addiction, truth, exaggeration, and loss. The heart of the episode is a powerful interview with Jakob Nowell, son of Bradley Nowell and current frontman of Sublime. Jakob tells the story of growing up without his father, who died from a heroin overdose when Jakob was just one year old. He describes a chaotic childhood surrounded by drugs, violence, sex work, addiction, and instability, while also carrying the impossible weight of being “Bradley Nowell's son.” He talks about feeling like an outsider, escaping into fantasy, music, books, video games, and eventually drugs. Jakob shares how he started smoking weed at 12, escalated into pills, meth, alcohol, and speed, got kicked out of high school, moved to Long Beach, started playing music, and spiraled into severe addiction. He recounts suicide attempts, waking up in detox after a blackout, struggling through early sobriety, and ultimately finding recovery through AA and service. Dave and Jakob have an unusually honest conversation about identity, legacy, addiction, and recovery. Jakob discusses the burden of being compared to a father he never knew, the strange expectations people placed on him growing up, and what it feels like to now stand onstage singing Sublime songs with Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson. The interview also explores Bradley's own attempts at recovery, the impact his death had on the family, the mythology surrounding rock-and-roll addiction, and the difference between glorifying substance abuse and surviving it. Jakob reflects on how sobriety gave him opportunities he never thought possible, including leading Sublime into a new chapter while continuing to build his own project, Jakob's Castle. Along the way they talk about Coachella, Gwen Stefani, punk rock, recovery culture, resentment, storytelling, mythology, and why “Pool Shark” remains one of the most accurate songs ever written about heroin addiction. The episode closes with Jakob Nowell performing “Pool Shark,” ALL THAT AND MORE MORE MORE MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hi friend, welcome to the podcast, my name is Arlina, I've been sober for 32 years, and it's my life's mission to carry a message of hope for recovery. Here's a question we all need to consider, No matter where you are in your recovery journey: What if the survival skills that you develop in childhood - the performing, the achieving, and the self-abandonment for the sake of appeasing others- are the exact habits quietly keeping you feeling stuck in adulthood? This actually happens to everybody in one form or another, and we're going to talk about how to break some of those patterns. Today I sit down with Katie Hingle, founder and CEO of Lavish, and a woman in long term recovery to talk about how she is working through her own survival patterns.  I've known Katie for decades, and always admired her, not just because she's so accomplished as an executive at Adobe, and now the CEO at her own company, but because she is a woman of faith, service and integrity. Katie is one of those shining examples of someone who has done real work - not just recovery from alcohol, but the untreated perfectionism, people-pleasing, and codependence underneath it. But before we jump in, I just want to share with you that because June marks 10 years of the One Day at a Time podcast, I am going to be doing something a little different In the upcoming weeks. I am going to do a series of episodes focused on early recovery. This will be for those who are simply wanting to take a break from alcohol, those who are sober curious and don't want to go to AA, or those coming back after a period of drinking. I want you to know that no matter where you are in your journey, I am here to support you with a safe space for coming to your own conclusions. In today's episode, you'll learn: • How to recognize when your survival mechanisms have become your biggest liability • Why resentment is the root of the devolving process in recovery and relationships • The concept of collateral growth - and why doing your own work changes everyone around you And  • How recovery principles translate directly into building a business and showing up in relationships   So without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Katie.   Guest Website: lavishexperienceco.com

Hello and welcome back to another episode of Trudge Report. Thank you for your listenership and patronage of the show. We are recording this on Memorial Day so we first want to take a moment and honor those who have given their lives in service for our country. This week we have a lively around the Horn discussion surrounding Mormons, Brigham Young University, premarital sex, and retired college basketball players. Big shout out to Dan's wife, Alyssa, for graduating college. We also pause for another moment of silence for Cory's grandmother who passed away recently. 98 years old and a life well lived. And naturally Greg finishes this segment off with a quick rant about boneless chicken wings. The recovery segment surrounds the topic of how we deal with people who have relapsed or who continue to constantly relapse. We discuss briefly how we think our loved ones and significant others should deal with us if we were in that place. We talked about the never give up mentality that recovery has for everyone, even if on a personal level, we have to discontinue talking with someone for a time and show some tough love. We then move into the discussion about how much of a physical bottom a person needs to truly hit before a genuine surrender. Lastly, we have a somewhat recurring discussion about suboxone maintenance, vivitrol, and other drinks, drugs, and medications that are supposed to help quell the craving and desire to drink alcohol lol and do drugs. This one we leave on a bit of a cliffhanger for a future episode.The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light       -Matthew ch 6-Don't forget to like, share, rate, and download the podcast on all of your listening platforms. Check out and subscribe to our YouTube channel, @trudgrereportpod, for other content surrounding sports and trending topics. Trudge on good people. Contact the Guys:Instagram: @trudgereportpodFacebook: Trudge ReportTikTok: trudgereportpodYouTube: @trudgereportpod 

On today's edition of the Metal Breakdown Daily, host Scott Penfold dives into a massive multimedia expansion from the Iron Maiden camp, a promising update for Poison fans, and a return to "Ground Zero" for death metal. Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has officially announced The Mandrake Project: Year Two. The 184-page graphic novel arrives this October via Z2 Comics, taking the saga into what Bruce describes as "really weird" and surreal territory. Next, Poison drummer Rikki Rockett addresses the band's "comedy of errors" and explains why a 2027 tour is looking more likely than a 40th-anniversary run this year. Rikki also discusses his new project, The Rockett Mafia, and their plans to perform Look What the Cat Dragged In in its entirety. Finally, the Death tribute supergroup Left To Die—featuring Terry Butler and Rick Rozz—signs with Relapse Records. We have details on their upcoming debut album, Initium Mortis, which exhumes legendary Mantas and Death demos for a new generation. Today's Highlights: Bruce Dickinson: Inside the "mystical madness" of The Mandrake Project: Year Two. Poison: Rikki Rockett's 2027 tour optimism and The Rockett Mafia deep cuts. Left To Die: Why Initium Mortis is the "alternate-universe" version of Scream Bloody Gore. New Music: First impressions of the new single "Archangel." STAY LOUD: Catch the 24/7 stream and the latest in extreme music at LoadedRadio.com or download the official Loaded Radio App.

Episode 6 — Returning Without ShameUnderstanding the Relapse Stage of ChangeIn today's episode we conclude our Change Is Not Linear series exploring the Stages of Change model developed by James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente.This episode explores the relapse stage, or what is often referred to as “recycling” through the stages of change.Relapse is one of the most misunderstood and shame-filled parts of behaviour change, yet it is also one of the most human.In this episode we explore:Why relapse does not mean failureThe cyclical nature of healing and behaviour changeHow shame can keep people stuck longer than the behaviour itselfNervous system responses and returning to familiar coping strategiesThe emotional build-up that often happens before relapseWhy relapse rarely begins with the behaviour itselfAll-or-nothing thinking and shame spiralsThe importance of compassion, honesty, and supportHow relapse can provide important insight and informationReturning to yourself without self abandonmentWe also talk about how relapse does not erase growth, awareness, healing, or progress, and why many people move through the stages of change multiple times before long-term transformation becomes sustainable.This episode is an invitation to view setbacks with compassion instead of self punishment, and to remember that healing doesn't equal perfection but an opportunity to return to yourself again and again.Journal Prompts & ReflectionWhere in my life do I still equate struggle with failure?What usually happens emotionally before I abandon myself or return to old patterns?How do I speak to myself after mistakes or setbacks?What would change if I viewed relapse as information instead of proof that I'm broken?What support helps me return to myself when I'm struggling?Can I believe that healing is still possible, even when the journey is imperfect?In This SeriesEpisode 1 — Protecting the BehaviourEpisode 2 — Living Between Two WorldsEpisode 3 — Imagining Another LifeEpisode 4 — Practising a New Way of BeingEpisode 5 — The Practice of StayingEpisode 6 — Returning Without ShameIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who may need the reminder that setbacks do not erase progress, and that healing can still continue after difficult moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At 29 years old, Matt Grace weighed 129 pounds and walked into his mother's house after a three-day crack and alcohol binge. She told him that if he was going to die, it would not be in her house. That was the boundary that started everything.   On this episode of The Hard Way, Joe De Sena sits down with Matt Grace, author of God Doesn't Relapse: Sex, Drugs, and the Life That Almost Killed Me, a former ABC TV reporter who overdosed in a newsroom and spent 13 years destroying every relationship through addiction, manipulation, and enabling.   Matt breaks down how his father's well-intentioned spoiling robbed him of grit and ambition, how his family's enabling nearly killed him, and what happened the morning he got on his knees with a rifle beside him and prayed out of sheer desperation. They also dig into why parents loving their kids too much can be a death sentence, why service is the foundation of lasting recovery, and how structured accountability and community pull people out of destruction.   Things You Will Learn: Why enabling and over-providing destroys a young person's ambition and capacity to endure hardship. The difference between a boundary that saves a life and a rescue that ends one, and what it takes to hold the line. Why service and community replace the void that addiction fills, and why recovery without purpose does not hold.   Tools & Frameworks Covered: Hard Boundary Setting: Draw the line. Hold the line. Let consequences teach what words cannot. Service as Structure: Replace self-obsession with outward action. One hour helping someone else is one hour not destroying yourself. Earned Identity Over Given Identity: Stop handing outcomes to your kids. Let them grind. Let them earn. The struggle builds the person.   If this episode moved you, do not just listen. Do something about it. Sign up. Show up. Do the work. Spartan.com. No more excuses.   Matt Grace is an author and transformational recovery expert who has spent more than two decades sober after overcoming addiction himself. With a degree in Addiction Studies and over 10,000 hours mentoring individuals and families, he has dedicated his life to helping people break destructive cycles and rebuild their lives. His work focuses on long-term sobriety, mindset transformation, and guiding people through the difficult but necessary process of reclaiming responsibility and purpose.   Connect to Matt: Website: https://mattgrace.com/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattsavinggrace TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MattSavingGrace  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattsavinggrace/  God Doesn't Relapse: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/God-Doesnt-Relapse/Matt-Grace/9781637635506   We gave you the tools, now use them during your next SPARTAN RACE! Use codeword PODCAST on checkout for 10% your next race.  

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Most people think relapse happens in one moment. But it usually starts much earlier. Listen to Andrew and Benjy unpack the hidden patterns behind relapse: the emotional discomfort, unconscious habits, isolation, scrolling, fantasy, and small compromises that slowly lead people away from the person they want to become. This conversation isn't just about pornography. It's about understanding yourself. Because most people don't actually know why they do what they do. What you'll hear in this episode: Why emotional discomfort often leads to relapse How unconscious habits shape your behavior Why small compromises matter more than people realize The connection between isolation and addiction How self-awareness changes recovery Why connection is the opposite of addiction This episode helps you slow down, recognize those patterns earlier, and understand what's really going on beneath the surface, so you can stop living on autopilot and start moving forward with more awareness, honesty, and connection. If you've ever felt frustrated with yourself, confused by your patterns, or stuck in cycles you can't seem to break, this is worth listening to.

Alex looks at how Ezra 9 ties in with many of the major themes of the Old Testament.Readings from this service:Ezra 9: 10-15Psalm 51: 7-12Luke 18: 9-14Thanks for listening! CONNECT with CCFC:Visit us on FacebookVisit our websiteDownload our app!

Charles "Cadillac" Anderson joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of spending over 20 years in the Arkansas and federal prison systems. Growing up in a rough neighborhood surrounded by gangs and violence, with his father in and out of his life, Charles was raised by a mother who did everything she could—but the streets pulled him in. Trying to fit in and be accepted led to a robbery charge that landed him 13 years in the Arkansas prison system, where he was sent to a max unit and exposed to extreme violence on a daily basis. In this episode, he talks about being stabbed in prison, witnessing brutal attacks, and what it takes to survive behind bars. After his release, he developed a drug addiction and began dealing, which ultimately led to a federal prison sentence. Charles opens up about hitting rock bottom, the cycle of crime and addiction, and how he finally turned his life around after serving decades behind bars. This is a raw, unfiltered look at prison life, violence, addiction, and redemption. _____________________________________________ #PrisonStory #ExInmate #TrueCrime #PrisonLife #BehindBars #LifeSentence #FederalPrison #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Charles "Cadilac" Anderson: https://www.facebook.com/charles.cadillac.anderson _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 How He Lost 20 Years of His Life 00:19 Growing Up in Southwest Little Rock 01:19 His Childhood and Family Life 03:37 Trouble Started Early 04:46 First Crimes as a Kid 05:56 Addiction Took Over Fast 07:55 Dropping Out of School 09:49 Missed Chances That Changed Everything 11:07 First Robberies 13:11 Getting Caught 16:13 First Time in Jail 17:46 Learning How to Survive 19:19 Sentenced and Sent to Prison 21:26 Life in Maximum Security 23:33 Violence Inside Prison 26:34 Solitary Confinement 30:56 Getting Out and Starting Over 33:43 Relapse and Losing Everything Again 36:53 Second Arrest and Federal Charges 42:12 Back to Prison 50:33 Prison Politics and Survival 56:12 Finally Getting Out 01:03:43 Turning His Life Around 01:10:10 What He Would Tell His Younger Self _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles “Cadillac” Anderson joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share his story of spending over 20 years in the Arkansas and federal prison systems. Growing up in a rough neighborhood surrounded by gangs and violence, with his father in and out of his life, Charles was raised by a mother who did everything she could—but the streets pulled him in. Trying to fit in and be accepted led to a robbery charge that landed him 13 years in the Arkansas prison system, where he was sent to a max unit and exposed to extreme violence on a daily basis. In this episode, he talks about being stabbed in prison, witnessing brutal attacks, and what it takes to survive behind bars. After his release, he developed a drug addiction and began dealing, which ultimately led to a federal prison sentence. Charles opens up about hitting rock bottom, the cycle of crime and addiction, and how he finally turned his life around after serving decades behind bars. This is a raw, unfiltered look at prison life, violence, addiction, and redemption. _____________________________________________ #PrisonStory #ExInmate #TrueCrime #PrisonLife #BehindBars #LifeSentence #FederalPrison #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Charles "Cadilac" Anderson: https://www.facebook.com/charles.cadillac.anderson _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 How He Lost 20 Years of His Life 00:19 Growing Up in Southwest Little Rock 01:19 His Childhood and Family Life 03:37 Trouble Started Early 04:46 First Crimes as a Kid 05:56 Addiction Took Over Fast 07:55 Dropping Out of School 09:49 Missed Chances That Changed Everything 11:07 First Robberies 13:11 Getting Caught 16:13 First Time in Jail 17:46 Learning How to Survive 19:19 Sentenced and Sent to Prison 21:26 Life in Maximum Security 23:33 Violence Inside Prison 26:34 Solitary Confinement 30:56 Getting Out and Starting Over 33:43 Relapse and Losing Everything Again 36:53 Second Arrest and Federal Charges 42:12 Back to Prison 50:33 Prison Politics and Survival 56:12 Finally Getting Out 01:03:43 Turning His Life Around 01:10:10 What He Would Tell His Younger Self _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the very thing you've been taught to hide is actually your edge?In this episode, we flip the script on addiction and recovery by exploring a counterintuitive idea: addicts often develop strengths that many people never have to learn. One of the biggest? The ability to ask for help. While “normies” can spend years white-knuckling life solo, repeated relapse has a way of humbling us into seeking guidance, mentorship, and connection—and that skill can become a superpower.We unpack the analogy of the golf ball—originally smooth, until its “damage” (those now-famous dimples) made it fly farther and with more control. In the same way, our relapses, mistakes, and perceived failures aren't just scars…they're aerodynamic.This episode is about reframing damage as design, and understanding how the very experiences we wish we could erase are often the ones that make us more coachable, more connected, and ultimately more capable of living a directed, intentional life.DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Message me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen AD FREE & workout with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me chasingheroine@gmail.comSee you next week!

In this episode, I sit down with Roxy and her mom, Diana, to share a story that is both deeply emotional and incredibly hope-filled. Roxy was just four years old when her family discovered a lump that would quickly turn their world upside down. From diagnosis to treatment, and then facing a relapse scare, Diana shares what it was like to walk through fear, uncertainty, and the weight of life-altering decisions as a parent. But what unfolds in this conversation is something even more powerful—a story of faith, resilience, and the unwavering belief in healing. From Roxy's childlike confidence in her healing, to the intentional choices their family made to support her body, this episode is a reminder of the strength that can be found in both faith and action. LINKS: Join Thrive Through Cancer Community: https://biodynamicwellness.com/services Follow us on Instagram: @BiodynamicWellness Learn about our Thrive Through & Beyond Cancer Programs: biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-through-cancer and biodynamicwellness.com/thrive-beyond-cancer Follow Season on Instagram: @seasonjohnson Learn more: www.seasonjohnson.com Diana (Roxy's Mom) Instagram:  instagram.com/samkodiana

Langhorne Slim gets real in this one. He talks about getting kicked off a tour with the Violent Femmes after a drunken backstage meltdown, fighting his own bandmate in a parking lot, and the chaos of those early touring days. From there it shifts into the bigger stuff, including addiction, relapse, and what it actually takes to get sober. He breaks down why ambition can mess with your happiness, how fatherhood changes your priorities, and what it's like missing moments at home while you're on the road. There's also a deeper look at the difference between chasing success and actually enjoying the ride, plus how creativity holds up without drugs or alcohol. It's a mix of wild stories, honest reflection, and real perspective on what "making it" actually means. If you're chasing something big or just trying to figure things out.

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In this episode, we explore how pregnancy reshapes the pharmacokinetics of psychiatric medications — and what that means for your patients. Can stopping a mood stabilizer actually put a pregnancy at greater risk than continuing it? Dr. Amanda Koire breaks down the evidence. Faculty: Amanda Koire, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 0.5 CME: Prescribing in Pregnancy: What Every Clinician Should Know Pregnancy's Impact on Medication Efficacy and Dosing Considerations

Today we have multiple speakers from The International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous (ICYPAA) 52 held in August of 2010. They are speaking on the topic of recovery after relapse, followed by some Q&A. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3200+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

"Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times". - Mark Twain While not an episode about nicotene withdrawal, this week we're talking all about research describing the phenomenon of relapse. Or is it renewal? Resurgence? All of the above? Basically any situation in which behavior, once thought removed from a repertoire, comes screaming back into reality. Regardless, teaching skills without planning for generalization to different contexts or being unsure when extinction will come into play is a recipe for disaster. Fortunately, some great researchers have been in the behvaior analysis kitchen trying to cook up the perfect meal of learning. This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Shahan, T.A. (2020). Relapse: An introduction. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 113, 8-14. doi: 10.1002/jeab.578 Mitteer, D.R., Greer, B.D., Fisher, W.W., Briggs, A.D., & Wacker, D.P. (2018). A laboratory model for evaluating relapse of undesirable caregiver behavior. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 110, 252-266. doi: 10.1002/jeab.462 Podlesnik, C.A., Ritchey, C.M., Muething, C., & Falligant, J.M. (2025). Different criteria affect prevalence of relapse of behavior targeted for treatment. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 58, 225-231. doi: 10.1002/jaba.2927 Muething, C., Call, N., Ritchey, C.M., Pavlov, A., Bernstein, A.M., & Podlesnik, C.A. (2022). Prevalence of relapse of automatically maintained behavior resulting from context changes. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55, 138-153. doi: 10.1002/jaba.887 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, the two episode secret code words, and answers to the knowledge check questions to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

Dopeywood Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/dopeywood-2026 Patreon: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast   This week on the Total Replay!  Steve Poltz is now officially part of the Dopeywood  lineup! a Before the replay, Dave reads a long email from a listener who describes heroin and fentanyl use in Los Angeles, Portland, and New York City. The listener overdoses after snorting fentanyl in a car at a stoplight, uses again in the hospital, and later recounts several New York heroin connections involving Union Square, Harlem, Tompkins Square Park, Williamsburg, and an arrest that led to community service. A walk down memory lane. We then read Spotify comments about the Jeremy episode, including an apology from EK Fleck about criticizing his ibogaine story, and share a funny old story about Jeremy improvising with a shoe during a high school musical. The replayed old Dopey episode features Dave and Chris joking about who their listeners are, whether they are sober or using, and Chris mentioning that his sponsor hated the show and compared it to Wayne's World. Dave then tells a story about a guy in Los Angeles who insisted on seeing him before his flight, drove him away from the airport to smoke weed, and indirectly caused Dave to realize he had missed his flight. The old episode ends with a brief discussion of “flash blood,” a dangerous practice in which people inject blood drawn from someone who has just used heroin.   After the replay, Dave says he decided not to play Episode 21 after all. He reminisces about the Vietnamese food he and Chris always used to eat while recording.   He then reads an email and plays a voicemail from Sarah. In the email, she describes relapsing after a car accident, getting pulled into kratom and then 7-OH, and feeling trapped in a cycle of dishonesty, withdrawal, and failed attempts to quit. In her voicemail, she talks about growing up in a culture where drinking was normalized, working in restaurants, blacking out regularly, and eventually realizing she had cracked her own windshield during a blackout and almost driven into a lake. She says she now has about two and a half years sober from alcohol. ALL THAT AND MORE! MORE! MORE! MORE! on a brand new episode of Dopey!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.