Podcasts about Relapse

Send us Fan MailAustin Rampt — author of One Last Hit, addiction recovery speaker, and 12-step sponsor — shares about the long, brutal road from active addiction to rebuilding a meaningful life. Rampt traces his journey through more than eight rehab programs, a catastrophic relapse after nine years of sobriety that left him homeless in Mexico surrounded by Sinaloa Cartel members, and the slow realization that what he was truly searching for through drugs and alcohol was the answer to the question "who am I beyond everything I identify with?" He describes how writing his memoir defragmented his life over four years, how 12-step sponsorship works because addicts can instantly detect inauthenticity in anyone who hasn't lived the same experience, and how fatherhood became an unexpected mirror of his own spiritual condition — teaching him that his job is to hold boundaries, stay calm, and trust that the universe has the rest.www.onelasthitbook.comCome Home to Yourself Where healing becomes a holistic, embodied way of being via reflection, ritual and releaseListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Michael Lassman had millions of dollars, a successful Wall Street career, and by every outward measure had made it. Then alcoholism took nearly all of it away. In this deeply honest conversation, Michael walks Larry through his descent, his years long estrangement from his children, and the long road back through a twelve step program, faith, and eventually writing two books about what he learned along the way. What makes this conversation land so hard is how much Larry opens up in return. He shares a recent, still raw season of using alcohol to cope with his oldest son leaving home, and the moment his own ten year old son called it out. He also shares his mother's decades long struggle with alcoholism and the hard boundaries he has had to set to protect his own family. If you have ever used something, anything, to numb a feeling you did not want to sit with, this conversation offers real, hard won language for that struggle and a path through it.   Timeline Summary 1:01 Michael shares the statistic that started this conversation. Most people report their life feels meaningless 2:08 Michael's descent in 2011. From a successful Wall Street career to living in a cheap motel 3:12 Michael shares contemplating suicide during his lowest point 4:07 The night police broke down his motel door, believing he was dead 6:14 How Michael went from millions of dollars to near total loss over several years 7:10 The year his children refused to speak to him, and what led to that breaking point 11:40 The story of his son reaching out after a friend's father died unexpectedly 12:39 A full introduction to Michael. A four decade career, multiple businesses, and two books 17:03 Michael reflects on what he would say to the version of himself at his lowest point 22:53 Introducing the spiritual malady, and why addiction is ultimately a comfort problem 25:43 A client's story. Four years free from pornography addiction and now helping other men 26:51 Naming the common thread behind every vice. It is never really about the substance itself 29:04 Michael's story of nearly relapsing at a bus station six months after leaving treatment, and the three step formula that stopped him 32:35 Larry shares his own recent struggle using alcohol to cope with his son leaving home 37:44 Larry's decision to stop drinking for the rest of the year, and how it has felt so far 40:00 Referencing this as episode 1535, and Michael sharing what led him to write about allowing God to remove his character defects 41:31 Breaking down the resentment inventory process from the twelve steps 44:53 Understanding surrender as the paradox at the center of recovery 48:33 Michael's reconciliation with his ex-wife after she read his memoir in full 52:12 An update on Michael's now adult son and daughter, and the state of those relationships today 55:52 Larry shares his own mother's decades long struggle with alcoholism 56:59 The specific incident that led Larry to set a hard boundary with his mother 59:04 Larry reflects on forgiveness without full reconciliation 1:00:23 The danger of family members unintentionally enabling an addict, and the value of Al Anon 1:01:06 Michael's closing message on finding purpose at the intersection of your values, gifts, and hardest experiences 1:04:07 Where to find Michael and his books   Five Key Takeaways Addiction is rarely about the substance itself. It is almost always an attempt to escape discomfort, whether that discomfort is anxiety, sadness, resentment, or grief. A simple three step practice can interrupt a craving in the moment. Name the discomfort to God or a higher power, talk to someone about what you are actually feeling, and then look for someone else you can help. Surrender is not weakness. Trying to control or white knuckle your way through a painful season often makes the struggle worse, while genuinely letting go can be the thing that finally creates real change. Reconciliation and forgiveness are not the same thing. You can forgive someone fully while still choosing not to reconcile or reopen a relationship that is not safe for your family. Noticing a pattern early, even a small one, matters. A comment from a child or a spouse can be the signal that something you thought was harmless is actually a way of avoiding a feeling you have not dealt with yet.   Links and Resources Killing Mr. Hyde by Michael Lassman: https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Mr-Hyde-Michael-Lassman/dp/1942451024  Modern Man's Search for Meaning by Michael Lassman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1MJ22XN Michael Lassman: https://www.michael-lassman.com/ The Dad Edge Day at State Farm Stadium: https://thedadedge.com/nfl The Dad Edge Podcast: https://thedadedge.com/1535   Closing If any part of this conversation felt close to home, whether it is your own relationship with alcohol, a parent's addiction, or a season of using something to avoid a feeling you have not faced yet, please know you are not alone, and help is available. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon are both free, widely available resources. If you are having thoughts of suicide, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day by calling or texting 988. Go out and live legendary.  

In this episode, three guests — NFL veteran Robert Gallery, nervous system coach Kristin Weitzel, and psychedelic therapist Dori Lewis — share how Ibogaine, 5-MeO-DMT, and mushroom medicine helped them reach trauma that talk therapy, willpower, and every tool they already had couldn't touch on their own. Robert Gallery is a former professional football player and a 2023 College Football Hall of Fame inductee. Following his professional career, Gallery experienced mental health challenges associated with repeated head injuries and alcohol dependency. Ibogaine treatment was a significant part of his personal recovery. He co-founded Athletes for Care to support other athletes navigating similar post-career challenges and to advocate for research and awareness around athlete mental health. Kristin Weitzel is a force of nature: a master of both strategic brilliance and soulful transformation. With two decades of experience building Fortune 500 brands—she's helmed multi-million-dollar campaigns and orchestrated world-class consumer experiences. But her deepest work began when she turned her experiential mastery inward, applying the same curiosity, drive, and devotion to the human experience. Now, as an expert who speaks on global stages, the founder of SHERPA Breath & Cold, and host of the WELLPOWER Podcast, Kristin has become a trusted leader in health optimization, nervous system regulation, and biohacking. Dori Lewis is a licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and co-founder of Elemental Psychedelics. She is also the owner of Reflective Healing Center in Fort Collins, Colorado, a psychotherapy group practice and licensed healing center specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy, including ketamine and psilocybin, as well as integration therapy and transpersonal psychotherapy. Dori is a licensed Natural Medicine Clinical Facilitator in Colorado and serves as a clinical consultant in mushroom medicine work.   RESOURCES: Learn more about Robert Gallery here: https://athletesforcare.org/  Instagram: @athletes4care Watch the full episode with Robert here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/robertgallery Learn more about Kristin Weitzel here: http://sherpabreathandcold.com and here: https://www.wellpower.life/  Instagram: @kristinweitzelofficial Watch the full episode with Kristin here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/kristinweitzel Learn more about Dori here: https://www.elementalpsychedelics.com/ Watch the full episode with Dori here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/dorilewis   CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome: the psychedelic healing expert stack 00:49 – Meet the three guests: Robert, Kristin & Dori 03:52 – Robert's first Ibogaine trip 06:47 – 5-MeO-DMT: meeting God and ego death 09:13 – Relapse and the motorcycle death vision 11:57 – A third Ibogaine trip: healing through growth 13:07 – Brain scans: why SPECT missed the healing 14:54 – MDMA research and reconciling with the Raiders 18:19 – Kristin's breakup, collapse, and suicidal ideation 20:01 – Why having "all the tools" wasn't enough 22:06 – Fawn response and the courage to try something new 24:41 – IFS, shadow work, and the body speaking first 28:35 – Dori's first mushroom trip and psychotic break 30:14 – MDMA, LSD, and years of recreational exploration 31:29 – Why psychedelics need real guidance 34:41 – Reconnecting with mushrooms through ceremony 36:22 – From underground healer to Reflective Healing Center 40:38 – Integration beats "take a pill, it's fixed" 42:04 – Working with a "third": respecting the medicine   WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: CHECK OUT HIGHER FITNESS APP: https://app.taragarrison.com/ INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!

Matthew Handy lived through 20 years of addiction, crime, prison, paranoia, and survival before finally turning his life around. In this episode, Matt sits down to tell the wild story of how his life spiraled from early drug use in San Diego to heroin addiction, meth dealing, organized retail theft, credit card fraud, extortion, bank robbery, and cartel-adjacent chaos on both sides of the border. Matt opens up about childhood trauma, prison, the criminal mindset, life in San Bernardino, the explosion of credit card fraud, smuggling drugs from Tijuana, and the moment a bank robbery finally forced him to choose between spending decades behind bars or changing his life. Today, Matt is in recovery, runs the podcast My Last Relapse, and works in addiction treatment helping others escape the same cycle that nearly destroyed him. Go Support Matt! YouTube: @MyLastRelapse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.handy.17/ Rehab: https://www.harmonygrovebh.com/ Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Intro: Credit Card Fraud, Addiction & Crime 06:58 Growing Up in 1990s San Diego 13:39 Planning a Bank Robbery 18:10 Extorting Doctors & Wealthy Clients 24:14 Childhood Trauma and Early Criminality 29:56 Robberies, Drugs & Firestorm Burglaries 35:20 Prison Life and Using Behind Bars 37:42 The Baby Product Theft Scheme 43:17 Building a Nationwide Retail Theft Operation 49:27 Paranoia, Silent Tape & High-Level Shoplifting 55:22 Prison Didn't Scare Him Straight 1:03:44 Getting Out, Relapsing & Manipulating Family 1:09:11 Back With His Uncle and Trap House Life 1:13:18 Selling Meth and Joining a Gang Circle 1:19:03 Police Surveillance and Controlled Buys 1:24:03 Major Task Force Bust 1:29:18 Addiction, Choice & Facing Serious Time 1:32:59 Moving to San Bernardino 1:37:04 The Amazon Warehouse Scam 1:42:55 Credit Card Fraud Begins 1:49:31 Running Teams and Moving Merchandise 1:56:33 Paranoia Ends the Fraud Ring 2:00:03 Returning to San Diego and Trying to Get Clean 2:04:02 Relapse, Energy Drink Theft & Street Hustles 2:09:43 Meeting His Future Wife 2:15:03 Doctors, Escorts & Blackmail 2:18:07 COVID, Fentanyl and Crime in San Diego 2:22:19 Tijuana Drug Houses and Border Runs 2:27:37 Heroin, Fentanyl and Meth Markets 2:34:31 Xanax Blackouts and Cartel Money 2:39:32 Robbing a Bank to Get Her Attention 2:44:48 Arrest, FBI Questioning & Bomb Threat Investigation 2:50:21 Delancey Street and Avoiding Decades in Prison 2:57:58 Recovery, Relapse and Building a New Life 3:00:24 Where to Find Matthew Handy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailThis week in Just MS News:Alpha-lipoic acid has passed an important interim checkpoint in the phase 3 OCTOPUS trial for progressive MS, while metformin will not continue. This does not yet prove ALA slows disability progression, but it has shown enough potential to keep testing.A new Nature Medicine study also found EBV-related immune changes appearing roughly 30–90 days before confirmed MS relapses. The findings strengthen the link between EBV, B cells and MS activity, but do not prove EBV caused the relapses.European regulators have recommended expanding Ocrevus to people aged 10+ with active relapsing MS. We also cover a newly cleared C-CAR168 CAR-T trial for progressive MS and early Manitoba research into NRG-1 and myelin repair.SOURCESOCTOPUS / Alpha-Lipoic Acid https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/sep/existing-drug-shows-early-promise-treat-progressive-ms https://ms-octopus.mrcctu.ucl.ac.uk/EBV Before MS Relapse — Nature Medicine https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04665-3Ocrevus / Pediatric MS https://www.roche.com/media/releases/med-cor-2026-09-18 https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/variation/ocrevusC-CAR168 CAR-T / Progressive MS https://www.neurologylive.com/view/fda-clears-c-car168-trial-refractory-progressive-multiple-sclerosisNRG-1 / Manitoba Research https://umtoday.ca/stories/potential-new-ms-treatment-may-restore-brain-function https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-72639-7Just Multiple Sclerosis https://justmultiplesclerosis.comJust MS News is for education and discussion and is not medical advice. Discuss treatment decisions, supplements or changes to your care with your healthcare team.#MultipleSclerosis #MSNews #ProgressiveMS #MSResearch #Ocrevus #EBV #CART #SPMS #PPMSThe Just MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Show, w host Justin Loizos, is a podcast that connects, educates and tries to uplift others living with multiple sclerosis. It provides real-life stories, interviews, and information about DMTs (disease modification therapies) and updates on research developments.www.justmultiplesclerosis.com

Matt Grace grew up with a chef, a housekeeper, and a father who paid for his first prostitute, and by 29 he'd spent a hundred and fifty thousand dollars on sex workers and burned through every drug you can name. Matt spent his career as an interventionist for some of the wealthiest addicts in the country and just released his book, God Doesn't Relapse. We get into the therapist who diagnosed him with an Oedipus complex at nine, the house that became the neighborhood's drug den, the mother who finally changed the locks on him, and a moment where Matt and I go head to head over what actually counts as an addiction. This one's unflinching and important.Notable timestamps:02:06 "Holy fuck" is exactly the right way to open this one04:11 Expelled from two preschools, flagged as a future sociopath at six06:31 The therapist who diagnosed a nine-year-old's Oedipus complex and let him attack him for years08:13 The Bloomfield Hills mansion and the house that became a teenage drug den15:35 His father pays for his first prostitute, leading to $150K spent on sex workers26:27 Suicidal with a rifle, and choosing God over a bullet28:24 His mother's ultimatum: "Get out, I'm changing the locks"41:35 "That's not recovery, it's weakness": Matt on being triggered44:44 Matt and Allison clash over body dysmorphia versus addiction51:02 The dream car he bought after his father died, and sold eight months laterGuest links:Book, God Doesn't Relapse: https://link.amazon/B03ZboAOzMatt's website: https://mattgrace.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattsavinggrace/National Sobriety Tour: https://mattgrace.com/national-sobriety-tour/Allison's links:Instagram: https://instagram.com/allison__hareLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/allisonhareFree Podcast Clarity Call: https://allisonhare.com/freecallWeekly email, Thursdays: https://allisonhare.com/email Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

What happens when someone with more than two decades of sobriety, thirty years as a trauma therapist, and a book in progress about her own healing finds herself in a hospital bed with a yellow wristband that says Fall Risk?   Today I sit down with Lisa Arrigo, a licensed clinical social worker who has been in private practice for over thirty years specializing in complex trauma, Internal Family Systems, and somatic work. She is also a woman in long-term recovery who relapsed in 2022 after twenty-two years sober. She was not white-knuckling it. She was getting her makeup done before a fundraising event when someone offered her a couple of lines of cocaine, and a part of her that she had stopped paying attention to said yes before her thinking brain could get a word in. Three months later she overdosed.   Lisa gives the clearest explanation of relapse I have ever heard, and then she shows us the way back.   In this episode, you'll learn: • Why all addictions begin as coping strategies, and how that changes the question from what is wrong with me to what happened to me • How epigenetics, in-utero stress, and early attachment wounds wire a nervous system for survival long before the first drink • Why trauma does not know time, and how memories surface as panic and sensation with no story attached • What emotional relapse looks like from the inside, and the warning signs Lisa missed in herself • Why shame, not the substance, is what keeps people from coming back, and how to step out of the shame bath So without further delay, please enjoy this episode, and let me know what you think! SHOW NOTES:   Guest Website: https://lisaarrigo.com

Joshua Bentz grew up in Connecticut, watched his parents split, felt unwanted by his mother, took to the streets, became a White Crip, cycled through juvenile detention, Connecticut state prison, and eventually the federal prison system — navigating addiction, prison politics, gang life, and the specific difficulty of finding work as a felon — before finally finding sobriety and the turning point that everything that life had cost him desperately needed. _____________________________________________  #federalprison #prisonstory #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Joshua Bentz: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Jd1DEDgfo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinnertusaint?igsh=OGlicGh1Yndkcnlt YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sinnertusaint-official?si=7-L4Ke1fSoM3Pkil TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sinnertusaint?_r=1&_t=ZT-98rDuWFPuV4 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Growing Up in a Broken Home 00:42 Mom's Neglect and Success 01:41 Feeling Abandoned by Mother 03:22 Reconnecting with Dying Mother 05:15 Mother's Death and Addiction 08:19 Sent to a Bad Kids Camp 10:43 First Real Fight 12:37 Getting Exposed to the Streets 14:04 Joining Gangs as a Token White Boy 17:52 Being a White Gang Member in Prison 20:14 Early Jail Stints and Drug Use 23:06 First Brush with Heroin 25:53 Identity Theft and First Real Bid 27:55 Finding a Reason to Change 28:18 Serving Time at Gladiator School 32:05 Joining the Crips in the City 35:05 Gang Politics in Prison 38:53 The Neta Letter Incident 43:42 PTSD and Paranoia After Prison 45:51 Navigating Life as a Felon 47:43 After the First Big Sentence 51:10 Running from Rehab and a Strange Encounter 53:00 Court-Ordered Program and Violation 55:44 Prison Rules and Violence 01:01:01 A Near Stabbing in Jail 01:03:03 Prison Rules Carry Home 01:04:22 Life After Three-Year Violation 01:05:52 Marriage and Infidelity 01:09:11 Arrested for Threats 01:12:25 Growing Marijuana and Working at Shelter 01:15:01 Confronting Wife's Affair 01:17:44 A Night of Violence and a Loaded Gun 01:20:04 Escaping with Plants and Guns 01:22:15 Arrest and Charges 01:25:41 Arrest for Violating Restraining Order 01:26:20 Self-Harm and Mental Struggles 01:28:18 Getting Out and Meeting Wife on Tinder 01:30:56 Starting a Construction Business 01:33:15 Relapse and Drug Dealing 01:36:44 Noticing Surveillance 01:38:53 Friend Turns Violent 01:41:04 Avoiding a Fatal Shooting 01:43:20 Moving to South Carolina and Gun Sales 01:47:29 Arrested by the Feds 01:50:05 Trying to Evade Arrest 01:53:37 In South Carolina Jail 01:56:37 Transfer to Georgia and Oklahoma 02:02:20 Life in Oklahoma Transfer Station 02:04:45 A Fight Breaks Out in Oklahoma 02:08:02 Locked Up for a Breakfast Tray 02:12:17 Arrival at Wyatt Detention Center 02:17:30 Facing 65 Years 02:20:04 Getting Out on Bail 02:22:46 Support Court and Accountability 02:28:32 Fighting My Case from Home 02:32:44 Restorative Justice Program 02:37:04 Creating a Nonprofit and Giving Back 02:43:44 Serving Time and Facing Old Rules 02:46:50 PTSD and Coping with the Past 02:47:53 Relationship with Dad 02:49:19 Unofficially Leaving the Gang 02:53:05 Prison Yard Politics and Violence 02:57:08 Coping Mechanisms and Final Reflections 03:05:00 Advice to My Younger Self _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

#1,006: Join us as we sit down with Juliet Warner – entrepreneur, creator, and mother of four who shares openly about recovery, faith, marriage, motherhood, and personal reinvention. After nearly a decade sober, Juliet relapsed – despite having built what outwardly looked like a stable, successful life. She got sober again at 38 and began rebuilding from the inside out, focusing on accountability, spiritual discipline, and daily structure. In this episode, Juliet gets candid about the realities of addiction and what it takes to maintain sobriety through different seasons of life. She shares practical lessons on recognizing triggers, creating structure, asking for help, taking accountability, and navigating relapse without letting it define you. She also opens up about the role of faith, family, motherhood, and community in her recovery – and how to build a life that supports long-term sobriety. Most importantly, Juliet shares why recovery isn't about perfection, but about continuing to choose yourself and get back up.   If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or experiencing a mental health crisis, text or call 988 to reach the 24-hour Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Visit https://988lifeline.org to learn more.    For Detailed Show Notes visit TheBossticks.com   To connect with Juliet Warner click HERE   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE   To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE   Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE   Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode.   Join us for Dear Media by Day in Austin, TX on September 26th. Get your tickets now at http://dearmedia.com/events.   This episode is sponsored by Function Health Join at http://functionhealth.com/SKINNY and use code SKINNY25 for a $25 credit.   This episode is sponsored by Branch Basics Branch Basics is available at Target, Target.com, Amazon, and BranchBasics.com. And now our community can get 15% off SITEWIDE at http://BranchBasics.com with code SKINNY.   This episode is sponsored by Ritual Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at http://Ritual.com/SKINNY.   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/skinny.   This episode is sponsored by Wayfair Transform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase. Head to http://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home.   This episode is sponsored by The Absorption Company Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to http://absorbmore.com and enter BOSSTICKS at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. Produced by Dear Media

Relapse is not a part of recovery, unlike what a lot of people may tell you; however, it does happen often. What do we do? In this episode Lillie and I break this question down and provide our thoughts which may help you if and when you run into this situation. Please visit our web site at: vanmeterwellnesssolutions.com Make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletter on the website Music-John Williams and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The Planets III, Mercury, The Winged Messenger

ABOUT THE EPISODE:You might already know what needs to change - or at least that something definitely needs to change in the dynamic with your child. Underneath the crisis calls, the covered debts, the conversations you soften before you have them, there's a quiet voice telling you, “this has to stop.” But how?Brook McKenzie says that voice is right, and then says the harder part. You must go first.Brook is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, the CEO of Burning Tree Programs, and a person in long-term recovery. He's also the author of the field guide parents truly need, “You're Waiting On You: Why Real Recovery Starts With You - Not Them.”Brook didn't find recovery until his thirties, and he's clear about why. His parents loved him fiercely and did what most of us do. They softened the truth, absorbed the consequences, and kept the peace. He describes what that felt like from the inside, and it's not what you might expect.The moms in The Stream talked about Brook's book for months before I finally read it, in an hour and a half, and emailed him that same day.What lands here is that Brook does not perform sympathy. He highlights that the things that feel hardest are usually the effective ones, and the things that feel like relief are usually what keeps everyone stuck. He has his own word for what parents are doing when they rescue, and spoiler alert, it is not enabling. He also has an answer to the question that is in the back of every parent's head, the one that starts with "but what if they die?"I asked about the sixteen year old you still have to house and feed, and what belongs on the list of what you will and will not do. He answered both without flinching.If you have been waiting for your child to be ready and change, this one might sting, and then it will help.YOU'LL LEARNWhy Brook doesn't use the word enabling, and the word he uses insteadThe two things he says sit underneath every ineffective parenting decision, without exceptionWhat he says to parents who tell him they will not put their child on the streetThe one change in how you talk to your child that he has watched work in months, sometimes weeksWhat you're really telling your child when you fix their problems, clean up their mess and make decisions for themThe specific thing he wants you to bring to your next therapy sessionEPISODE RESOURCES:Brook McKenzie's websiteGet the book, “You're Waiting On You, Why Real Recovery Starts With YOU, Not Them”Burning Tree Ranch websiteThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

In this episode of Unashamed, the hosts welcome back Austin and discuss sexual addiction recovery while working away from home. Austin shares that directing a demanding summer camp for 12–15-year-olds led to multiple relapses because he had no personal space, minimal sleep, and struggled to maintain safety and connection with God, while he stayed sober once home. The conversation explores why travel and high-pressure work often trigger acting out, the need to build a recovery lifestyle through structural changes, boundaries, and meeting basic needs like rest, food, and water. They reframe relapse as information rather than shame, discuss disciplined ways to “check out” safely, and emphasize listening to the body's warning signals. Josh adds how losing 80 pounds and fitness improved his mental health and recovery. The episode ends with questions for listeners and a personal example of acting out due to lacking a plan at a family reunion.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:00:43 Austin Returns to Unashamed01:04 Inside the Summer Camp Mission03:05 Recovery Update After Summer05:56 Why Travel Triggers Acting Out08:30 Building Boundaries and Alone Time13:06 Relapse as Data Not Shame14:34 Numbing Out and Healthy Rest17:13 Listening to Your Body Needs19:57 Fitness, Dopamine, and Discipline22:45 Listener Questions and Takeaways23:22 Closing Story and Wrap Up

(Episode 349) Relapse in pornography or sex addiction absolutely matters, but it is often not the most fundamental threat to a relationship. The deeper crisis is what happens when relapse is followed by secrecy, lying, minimizing, withholding, or manipulation of the betrayed partner's reality. Addiction thrives in secrecy and avoidance, which is why genuine recovery must involve much more than simply stopping pornography, masturbation, or other acting-out behaviors. Sobriety without honesty can become little more than compliance or performance. Real recovery requires increasing alignment between a person's internal life, stated values, words, and actions—in other words, integrity.There is an enormous difference between a relapse that an addict voluntarily discloses and one that a betrayed partner is forced to uncover. In both cases the sexual behavior may be the same, but in the first, the addict is practicing recovery by choosing truth over secrecy, taking responsibility, using his support system, and allowing his partner access to reality. In the second, the old addictive system remains active: hide, minimize, avoid consequences, and wait to see whether she discovers the truth. When this happens repeatedly, the betrayed partner is forced into the exhausting role of detective and becomes increasingly hypervigilant because experience has taught her that if she does not investigate, she may not know what is actually happening.For trust to rebuild, the addict must increasingly become the person who proactively brings reality into the relationship rather than waiting to be questioned or caught. Internal motivation becomes visible when he tells the truth even when it is uncomfortable, seeks recovery because it reflects the man he wants to become, and stops trying to control his partner's choices by controlling the information she receives. Betrayed partners do not have to offer unlimited chances, particularly when honesty has been clearly communicated as a critical boundary. Ultimately, meaningful recovery is not simply learning how to stop acting out; it is learning how to live known—moving from secrecy to transparency, image management to accountability, compartmentalization to integrity, and manipulation of reality to genuine connection.For a full transcript of this podcast in article format, go to:   His Relapses Hurt, but Ongoing Lies and Manipulation of Reality are the Real Crisis!Learn more about Mark and Steve's revolutionary online porn/sexual addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing program at—daretoconnectnow.comFind out more about Steve Moore at:  Ascension CounselingLearn more about Mark Kastleman at:  Reclaim Counseling Services

Jason Keller became a criminal defense attorney in Arizona, developed addictions to drugs and alcohol that compromised every professional boundary available, took on clients who were members of the New Mexican Mafia, and eventually crossed the single most alarming line available for an officer of the court — smuggling drugs and cell phones into prison for the same clients he was supposed to be defending — before getting caught and receiving a sentence of over six years inside the Arizona state prison system he had spent his career navigating from the other side of the courtroom. _____________________________________________ #mexicanmafia #arizona #truecrimestory #prisonstory #lawyer _____________________________________________ Thank you to PRIZEPICKS & FACTOR for sponsoring this episode: PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! _____________________________________________ Factor: Head to https://factormeals.com/lockedin50off and use code lockedin50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026 _____________________________________________ Connect with Jason Keller: https://www.instagram.com/soberithm?stkn=OTVsbDlpbWhnbjM3 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: A Lawyer's Fall 00:34 Early Life and Legal Beginnings 03:10 Career as a Public Defender 05:43 Early Career and Private Practice 08:36 The Path to High-Profile Clients 12:39 Blurring Lines and Rationalizing Wrongs 15:04 The Plea Bargain System 20:46 First Drug Use and College Life 24:01 Addiction in the Family 26:30 Why Criminal Defense? 30:52 The Best Trial Attorneys 33:11 Respect for Public Defenders 38:42 Why the DUI Wasn't a Wake-Up Call 42:39 Life on Probation and Relapse 46:00 Treatment and the Road to Sobriety 52:00 A Moment of Clarity 54:00 Facing the Bar and Moving Forward 57:00 Drug Use in Daily Life 01:01:02 Did You Hurt Clients? 01:08:26 The Story of the Arrest 01:11:44 The Paperwork and the Heroin 01:21:03 Addiction and Decision-Making 01:23:50 Saying No and the Fallout 01:26:56 The Phone Request and Intimidation 01:31:44 Living in Fear and Paranoia 01:35:38 Getting the Phone In 01:38:48 The Charger and the Arrest 01:41:12 The Arrest and Bond 01:44:19 Family Reaction and the Fallout 01:46:56 Judge Takes Him Into Custody 01:49:41 Fear of the Mexican Mafia 01:52:00 The Second Case and Father's Involvement 01:56:00 Plea Negotiations and New Prosecutor 02:00:00 The Deal Falls Apart 02:04:00 Sentencing and Prison Time 02:06:36 The Extra Years 02:09:00 Punished for Not Cooperating 02:11:48 Life in Prison 02:16:12 Surprising Lessons from Prison 02:20:56 Good People in Prison 02:24:20 Re-Entry and Rehabilitation 02:25:25 Total Time Served and Reflection 02:27:23 Meeting His Wife and Telling His Story 02:28:48 Family and Children 02:30:56 Speaking Out and Helping Others 02:34:58 What He Knows Now 02:37:02 Gratitude and a New Life _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka  

Relapses make life with MS unpredictable. Understanding what they are, why they happen, and how best to manage them can make a relapse less scary and easier to navigate.   This week, Dr. Gabriela Karolidis, a board-certified neurologist and neuroimmunologist at Thomas Jefferson University, joins us for a deep dive into MS relapses. The MS International Federation has just updated the Atlas of MS, showing more than 3 million people living with MS worldwide. We're sharing the details behind the new numbers. We'll also share a study showing how wearable activity trackers add a dimension of real-world data that provides a more complete picture of an individual's mobility throughout the day. We'll tell you about research on Vitamin D supplements that fails to determine whether they are beneficial for people living with MS. We're sharing study results showing that social and socioeconomic factors clearly affect cognitive function among people living with MS.  We're also sharing results from a nationwide study in Denmark that focused on whether high-efficacy DMTs affect progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA). And we'll tell you about a fall prevention study that you may be eligible to participate in (compensation provided!). We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! This Week: Navigating a relapse  :22 Global MS prevalence surpasses 3 million   :57 A study shows that wearable activity trackers help create a more complete picture of an individual's mobility   6:38 Researchers attempt to determine whether Vitamin D supplements help people living with MS   10:14 A study provides evidence that social and socioeconomic factors impact cognitive function in people living with MS  13:58 A nationwide study in Denmark focuses on whether high-efficacy disease-modifying therapies have an impact on progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA)  17:20 You may be eligible to participate in a fall prevention study (compensation is provided)  21:11 Dr. F. Gabriela Karolidis takes us on a deep dive into MS relapses  22:58 Share this episode  37:52 Next week  38:12 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/471 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.com Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes at www.RealTalkMS.com STUDY: Global Prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis Surpasses 3 Million: 2024 Update of the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation Atlas of MS https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13524585261479954 RESOURCE: Multiple Sclerosis International Federation Atlas of MS https://msif.org/atlas STUDY: Diurnal Step Count Patterns in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13524585261475910 STUDY: Vitamin D Supplementation and Its Effect on Relapse Frequency and MRI Activity in Adults With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/brb3.71692 STUDY: Social and Socioeconomic Factors and Cognitive Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis https://sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221103482600475X STUDY: Effectiveness of Escalation Versus Early High-Efficacy Therapies on Progression Independent of Relapse Activity In Multiple Sclerosis: A Danish Nationwide Study https://neurologyopen.bmj.com/content/8/2/e001690 PARTICIPATE: University of Illinois Disability, Participation, and Quality of Life Research Laboratory Fall Prevention Study Email: DPQoL-FallPrev@illinois.edu REGISTER: ECTRIMS Patient Community Day https://ectrimspatientcommunity.eu JOIN: The RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms REVIEW: Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on X, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 471 Guest: Dr. Gabriela Karolidis Privacy Policy

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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ellen Romich about her post hoc analysis of the RITAZAREM trial, exploring factors associated with relapse in ANCA-associated vasculitis. She discusses the study design, key findings—including the roles of rituximab, azathioprine, CD19 positivity, ANCA status, and immune reconstitution—and the clinical implications and limitations of the work. Dr. Romich also shares her path into rheumatology, how she became involved in the analysis, and what questions she hopes to tackle next.  Risk Factors for Relapse in Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody–Associated Vasculitis Among Patients With Relapse After Induction of Remission With Rituximab 

Not all relapses involve alcohol. Sheri offers five effective tactics to navigate the emotional relapse of a partner while continuing to protect your own safety and growth. Please go to UntoxicatedSurvey.org to better understand the impact of alcohol and/or emotional abuse on you and your family. Whether you are the drinker or the partner, whether you feel a lack of emotional safety or don't really know what that means, we can help you feel supported. Take the survey and learn more about our Echoes of Recovery and SHOUT Sobriety programs. You've got this, and we've got you.

Parents share how they coped with the relapse and the fear of a relapse of their child dealing with a mental health condition or substance use disorder. Joining this meeting is Caron Treatment Centers' Dr. Heather Hafer, Clinical Supervisor of the Young Adult Programs & Men's Relapse Unit. Podcast Disclaimer  The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions expressed in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are not necessarily those of Caron or its affiliates.  Nothing contained in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts is intended to be instructional for clinical diagnosis or treatment. The information should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest a course of treatment for a particular individual. It should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation or the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. You should never disregard clinical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read in the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts.  Caron and its affiliates are neither responsible nor liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or other damages arising out of or relating in any way to the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts, content or information contained therein or any hyperlinked website. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts, content or information contained therein, and/or hyperlinked websites is to stop using the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts or hyperlinked websites.  Please be advised that the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts may be protected by federal and international copyright or other laws, and your right to reprint, republish, modify, reproduce, or distribute the Parent-to-Parent Podcasts may be limited accordingly.   

Thinking About Drinking Again After Going Alcohol-Free? Once you've gotten a period of time alcohol-free, how do you protect the progress you've made and avoid sliding back into the drinking cycle? Going back to drinking usually doesn't begin when you actually pick up a glass. There are often emotional and mental warning signs that show up long before the physical act of drinking—and learning to recognize them gives you an opportunity to interrupt the process before you find yourself back in the drink → regret → repeat cycle. I know because I've lived it. That's why I wanted to have this conversation with Angela Pugh, master life coach, interventionist and host of the Addiction Unlimited podcast. Angela has been alcohol-free since 2006, and we're talking about the three stages of relapse—emotional, mental and physical—how to recognize the warning signs at each stage, and what you can do before drinking starts to feel inevitable. For the full show notes, kindly go to this podcast episode link: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/3-stages-of-relapse-and-how-to-protect-your-sobriety/ 4 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking  — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking  Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Love The Podcast and Want To Say Thanks? ☕ Buy me a coffee! In the true spirit of Seattle, coffee is my love language. So if you want to support the hours that go into creating this show each week, click this link to buy me a coffee and I'll run to the nearest Starbucks + lift a Venti Almond Milk Latte and toast to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellosomeday 

Relapse is one of the biggest problems people in recovery face, especially in the beginning. For most of us, it takes multiple attempts before we can stay sober.   Today I sit down with Paul Schulte, an EMDR expert and trainer to talk about how EMDR can help with relapse prevention. Paul is bbased in Barcelona and he is coming up on 23 years of sobriety! He's the creator of the iMover app, a guided EMDR tool that helps with relapse prevention. This app has also helped people with extreme cases of trauma, like soldiers, refugees, and abuse survivors.   In this episode, you'll learn: • How EMDR helped Paul finally integrate decades of unprocessed grief • Why talk therapy so often can't reach trauma, and how EMDR does • How childhood trauma gets hardwired in the nervous system and repurposed under adult stress • Why relapse, not the physical symptoms we usually name, is the real number one symptom of alcoholism   Before we jump in, did you know we have a youtube channel with over 750 videos? It's called, you guessed it, The one day at a time recovery podcast! Oddly enough my team tells me that only 43% of listeners subscribe. So if you could do me a huge favor, and so that you don't miss new episodes, please hit that subscribe button. It costs you nothing, it only takes a second, and it's a huge help to me in getting the message of recovery out to those who desperately need it. Thanks friend!   So without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Paul. SHOW NOTES:   Guest Website: https://emdrbypaul.com/

In this episode of Unashamed, Unafraid, Sam, Chris and Joshua discuss how isolation fuels relapse and undermines recovery from sexual addiction. Sam shares relapsing while his wife was away, connecting it to unprocessed emotions, blaming his spouse, and failing to plan for connection; the group emphasizes ownership, accountability, and reaching out in temptation as a key recovery skill. Joshua describes months of isolation amid financial strain, work instability, and possible re-injury that removed fitness as a coping tool, plus feeling distant from God; a child's spontaneous hug prompts him to recognize repeated “love notes” through people reaching out. They reject isolation as ineffective, commit to renewed community and group support, and invite listeners to email their plans to get connected.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: 01:31 Relapse and Heavy Heart02:25 Isolation Triggers04:48 Ownership Over Blame06:52 Make the Call09:08 Sobriety vs Recovery10:44 Refusing to Isolate13:29 Stressors Behind Isolation17:40 God Reaching Out21:20 Affirmations and Identity23:33 System for Temptation27:04 Commitments and Next Steps29:33 Audience Challenge and Wrap

Cognitive changes in MS—fluctuations in processing speed, memory, and executive function—can significantly impact daily life, yet they're often misunderstood or overlooked in routine clinical exams. This week, we are joined by Dr. Anna Kratz, clinical psychologist and Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan, to discuss actionable, evidence-based ways to navigate cognitive challenges.  Dr. Kratz breaks down the latest findings from the CogDetect-MS study, exploring how daily symptom fluctuations, complex medication regimens, and common substances like caffeine and cannabis influence brain fog. She also shares practical compensatory workarounds and introduces a no-cost digital self-management resource, My MSToolKit. We'll also explain the new framework for describing MS that's been proposed by the International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials in Multiple Sclerosis. We're sharing study results that reveal why detecting even a single silent lesion on an MRI should trigger an immediate conversation about stepping up to high-efficacy therapy. And we'll tell you about 2 advanced MRI markers that can predict future cognitive decline — even in the absence of any relapses or new lesions on MRI. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! This Week: Maintaining and improving cognitive function  :22 The International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials in Multiple Sclerosis calls for updating the way MS is described   1:12 A study provides evidence for switching your DMT when there's even a single silent lesion on your MRI   6:53 Scientists identify two MRI markers that can predict future cognitive decline in early relapsing-remitting MS   10:53 Dr. Anna Kratz discusses maintaining and improving cognitive function  15:33  Share this episode  42:13 Next week  42:33 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/469 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.com Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes at www.RealTalkMS.com PAPER: Towards a Biologically Informed Description of Multiple Sclerosis Disease Course -- A Roadmap for Transition https://rdcu.be/fxBw1 STUDY: Treatment Escalation After Clinically Silent MRI Lesions in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis https://academic.oup.com/brain/advance-article/doi/10.1093/brain/awag252/8741305 STUDY: Paramagnetic Rim Lesions and Choroid Plexus Volume at Diagnosis Are Associated With Cognitive Progression Independent of Relapse and MRI Activity in Early Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/acn3.70448 REGISTER: ECTRIMS Patient Community Day https://ectrimspatientcommunity.eu JOIN: The RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms REVIEW: Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on X, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 469 Guest: Dr. Anna Kratz Privacy Policy

Self-pity can keep addiction alive long after the drink or drug has stopped. In this next thought, Oliver Mason explores the connection between self-pity, addiction, relapse, shame and self-forgiveness, and why the way we speak to ourselves can become another form of self-harm. If you're struggling with addiction, early recovery, shame or the belief that you don't deserve happiness, this conversation may challenge the way you see yourself.Oliver breaks down what self-pity actually means in the context of addiction and recovery. He shares his own experience of relentlessly attacking himself, believing he was a terrible person and becoming trapped in a cycle where shame and self-pity fed directly back into drinking and relapse.Oliver explores three powerful lies that addiction can make us believe, beginning with the idea that we are somehow too damaged, too shameful or too undeserving to recover. He explains why the consequences of addiction are not evidence that someone is a bad person, but can instead be evidence of the powerlessness and loss of control that addiction creates.He also examines why understanding addiction matters when it comes to self-forgiveness, and why connection with other people in recovery can be so important. Sometimes hearing someone else tell their story and responding with compassion allows us to recognise something we struggle to give ourselves: forgiveness.This episode also explores the difficult relationship between shame, self-pity and relapse, including the uncomfortable possibility that holding onto guilt can sometimes become an unconscious insurance policy for future substance use.If you are in recovery from alcohol addiction, drug addiction or another compulsive behaviour, or you're struggling to move beyond the things you did while in active addiction, this is a conversation about self-compassion, accountability, forgiveness and learning to believe that recovery is something you deserve too.Listen or watch THE FULL EPISODEYouTube - https://tinyurl.com/4xmpzt7nSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3Z0Pr1rApple - https://tinyurl.com/y3n2chk3About the “THOUGHT” series -Every other Monday at 5 PM, I'll bring you a quick ‘thought'—a powerful moment from previous episodes designed to kickstart your week with insight, motivation, and connection. These shorter clips help us stay connected as a community, while every other Tuesday delivers a full, brand-new episode with fresh stories and lessons. Oliver is an ambassador for Alcohol Change UK and you can access support here - https://tinyurl.com/5dt5773ePodcasting is an expensive passion. To help me keep going, I'd really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee, thank you!https://buymeacoffee.com/olivermason1Or via PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/olivermason1paypalFollow Oliver Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/2vt29sjvFacebook - https://tinyurl.com/34cwz59rTikTok - https://tinyurl.com/ujw4vxn9LinkedIn - https://tinyurl.com/yuemhnd7Threads - https://tinyurl.com/yk7vdeahX - https://tinyurl.com/3u5mnpds#AddictionRecovery#RelapsePrevention #RecoveryIsPossible

Save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at http://drinkag1.com/punkrock Try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine at http://livemomentous.com and use code PRS for up to 35% off your entire first order.For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at http://mengotomars.com Tyler Ramsey takes on a question that has stirred up the recovery world: What happens when someone you've looked to as an example of sobriety decides to start drinking again? After years of publicly discussing sobriety, Brad Pitt is now drinking again—and Tyler thinks people in recovery are making a mistake if they allow someone else's decision to influence their own. The conversation expands into Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr., Bradley Cooper, celebrity role models, relapse, personal responsibility and why somebody else's recovery—or lack of it—should never become an excuse to abandon what's working in your own life. Tyler's central message: if getting sober repaired the damage in your life, don't throw that away because somebody famous made a different choice. Robert Downey Jr. and Bradley Cooper come up as contrasting examples of people whose lives and careers Tyler believes continued to grow alongside sobriety. But this is a Tyler solo episode, so naturally that's only the beginning. Tyler gets into the universe and the speed of light, why some of us seem to have a built-in self-destruct button, sober Burning Man, his new stand-up alter ego “Turbo,” relationships you know you shouldn't be in, the explosion of alcohol-free culture, testosterone and peptides, and the unfortunate moment he discovered—too late—that the video game he bought his 10-year-old contained some very adult material. Plus, Tyler looks back at some of his most memorable Punk Rock Sober guests, including Marcus Capone, and talks about why he'd like to sit down with Hunter Biden for a future episode. Punk Rock Sober is about raw-dogging reality—recovery, addiction, life, culture, comedy and everything that happens when you stop trying to numb the experience. Subscribe for new episodes of Punk Rock Sober with Tyler Ramsey. 1:02 Raw Dogging Reality & the Speed of Light 3:30 Richard Feynman, God & the Universe 6:03 Why Do We Have a Self-Destruct Button? 7:53 Brad Pitt Is Drinking Again 8:26 What Actually Counts as a Relapse? 10:27 When Someone Else Leaves Recovery 11:49 Your Sobriety Can't Depend on Brad Pitt 12:14 World War Z & Brad Pitt's Best Movies 14:53 Conor McGregor Follows Brad Pitt 18:49 Tom Cruise: A Different Example 21:20 Tyler's Message to People in Recovery 22:47 Robert Downey Jr.'s Recovery Story 26:42 Bradley Cooper & Sobriety 27:47 The Real Stakes of Addiction 34:03 Relationships You Know You Shouldn't Be In 36:37 Why Was Anyone Friends With Eeyore? 37:04 Tyler's New Stand-Up Name: “Turbo” 39:34 The Rise of Alcohol-Free Culture 40:51 Going to Burning Man Sober 45:06 The Video Game Disaster With Tyler's Son 49:12 Peptides, Testosterone & Getting Older 52:13 Adderall, Sex Drive & Compulsive Behavior 53:09 Tyler's Favorite PRS Guests 54:55 Marcus Capone, PTSD & Ibogaine 56:17 Can Punk Rock Sober Get Hunter Biden? 59:25 Closing Thoughts

Today, we're re-releasing my conversation with psychiatrist Anna Lembke on the future of addiction. Whether its substances, screens, or work itself, addiction in some form touches nearly all of our lives either directly or through someone we care about. Anna breaks down the dopamine mechanisms behind addiction of all kinds, from opioids to social media to, in her own case, romance novels, and shares what actually works in recovery, including exercise and structured abstinence. Whether you're thinking about screen habits, substance use, or just how to build healthier routines, this one's well worth another listen. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links: Stanford Profile: Anna Lembke Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces Anna Lembke, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University. (00:01:52) Defining Addiction Why addiction involves compulsive use despite harm, even when the behavior seems ordinary. (00:03:31) Romance Novels and Harm How Lembke's own reading habit became a case study in subtle addiction. (00:05:49) Dopamine and the Addicted Brain What repeated dopamine spikes do to reward pathways and withdrawal symptoms. (00:08:34) Seeing the Problem How naming a compulsive habit can make it visible and open the door to change. (00:10:34) Addiction Medicine Today How the opioid epidemic changed medical training and addiction awareness. (00:12:48) Russ Altman's “Addictions” Russ details his own dopamine habits for the audience. (00:14:37) Exercise and Hormesis Why movement, effort, and discomfort can help restore healthier dopamine patterns. (00:17:22) Dopamine Fasting The self-intervention Dr. Lembke used & her potential cross-addictions. (00:21:22) Vulnerability to Addiction Why genetic risk, family history, and drug of choice shape addiction vulnerability. (00:22:53) The Opioid Epidemic How prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl shaped three waves of crisis. (00:24:51) Fentanyl and Overdose Risk Why counterfeit pills and fentanyl exposure can be lethal even for new users. (00:26:28) Treating Opioid Addiction Why medications like methadone and buprenorphine help restore stability. (00:28:17) The Future of Addiction Why Lembke sees addiction as a long-term challenge across drugs, media, and food. (00:29:22) Conclusion   Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailIf a SIBO diet makes your symptoms disappear, does that mean the SIBO is gone?In this episode, Alyssa breaks down the role of low FODMAP and low fermentation diets in SIBO care, and why symptom relief, bacterial eradication, and relapse prevention aren't necessarily the same thing.She also explores how motility, constipation, post-infectious changes, and other underlying contributors can influence recurrence, and why the goal isn't to stay as restricted as possible forever. Resources Mentioned:Click to listen to learn why staying on a restrictive SIBO diet long-term may not always support gut resilience. Download the FREE Methane SIBO Diet Plan: A practical plan combining low FODMAP principles with modifications for methane-related symptoms and food tolerances. Click to listen to SIBO Root Contributors & Relapse Prevention episode: A deeper look at what can drive recurring SIBO and why addressing the overgrowth is only part of long-term care. Download the FREE Veggie Mash Guide: A practical way to add small portions of multiple vegetables to increase plant variety without an overwhelming fermentable load. If you've been stuck on a Low FODMAP diet and aren't sure what comes next, this free masterclass walks you through the five-step framework we use to help clients move beyond symptom management, rebuild food tolerance, and create a healthier, more resilient gut. Still relying on a highly restricted diet to keep symptoms under control? Book a 1:1 Strategy Call and we'll look at your symptom history, what you've already tried, and whether working together makes sense, along with what that would look like. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution's Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.Follow Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  -Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? Alyssa is building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join Alyssa's FREE Facebook Community here.Tune in and subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help Alyssa empower more people with the knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives. 

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Send us Fan MailRetirement? Not this time. This episode goes somewhere much darker—and much more redemptive.In this powerful episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, David Pasqualone sits down with Austin Rampt to discuss addiction, relapse, shame, faith, family, recovery, and redemption.Austin shares an unforgettable story of childhood anxiety, bullying, deep emotional pain, drug addiction, burning down his family home, arrests, sobriety, relapse, running to Mexico, cartel danger, rock bottom, and finally the truth that began changing everything: you do not have to earn love.This episode is for anyone battling: addiction  relapse  shame  hopelessness  emotional wounds  spiritual confusion  family breakdown  or the belief that their life is too far gone to be restored In this conversation, you will hear about: childhood wounds and how they shaped Austin's identity  the first time alcohol made the noise go quiet  addiction, overdoses, and life in Mexico  the lie of “not good enough”  why the opposite of addiction is connection  how faith, surrender, and truth changed his life  the power of family, fatherhood, and recovery  how rock bottom became the beginning of redemption One of Austin's most powerful lines in this episode:“The opposite is not sobriety. It's deep, intimate connections.”If you or someone you love is struggling, please share this episode.Connect with Austin Rampt

Many people feel defeated when old patterns return, wondering why they keep struggling despite their desire to change. But relapse is not just a failure. It can reveal patterns that need to be understood and healed. In this episode, Robert Vander Meer explores how lasting transformation comes through renewing the mind, understanding the relapse cycle, and embracing our identity in Christ. We discuss warning signs, the danger of isolation, and the power of authentic community, guardrails, and spiritual practices. This conversation offers hope and practical tools for breaking old patterns and building a path toward lasting freedom. Resources: Get Hope Healing & Freedom For $12 Now! All Our Tools GET STARTEDSummit 2026!: Register NowFree eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal TraumaFree eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From PornSchedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling ConsultationJoin A Pure Desire Online Group SOCIALSFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on X (Twitter) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's episode, we have the pleasure to interview Matt Grace, author of God Doesn't Relapse: Sex, Drugs, and the Life That Almost Killed Me.Matt is an author, speaker, and transformational recovery expert with more than 20 years of sobriety and over 10,000 hours spent mentoring individuals and families impacted by addiction. After nearly losing his own life to addiction, Matt dedicated himself to helping others recover through service, personal responsibility, discipline, and faith.In this episode, you'll learn how families can unknowingly enable the addictions of the people they love, why Matt believes service can become a higher power even for people who struggle with faith, and how purpose, discipline, and brutally honest boundaries can help someone rebuild their life. Matt also shares some incredibly raw stories from his own addictions and explains why recovery requires changing the person behind the destructive behavior, not simply removing the substance.Now get ready to learn and enjoy this incredible conversation with Matt Grace.if you want to learn more about Matt and buy his book visit: Book: https://a.co/d/09tnzxp4Website: https://mattgrace.com/https://www.instagram.com/mattsavinggrace/https://www.tiktok.com/@MattSavingGracehttps://www.youtube.com/@mattsavinggracehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581939312746

Patreon is no ads and discounts for DopeyCon: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Episode summary Dave opens the Wednesday Dose of Dopey by responding to a listener who noticed he seemed a little off. He talks honestly about the pressure of producing five shows a week, his obsessive pursuit of Jason Mewes, the strange sadness that follows surrender, and what's coming together for DopeyCon. Then JD shares a terrifying story from his twenties: three sleepless days inside a Mississippi trailer with an ounce of cocaine, crack, beer, no food and almost no water. After a massive shot leaves him conscious but completely unable to move, his friend helps bring him back—only for JD to immediately smoke the biggest crack hit of his life. Dave remembers Annie Ellie and Brian “Hot Wheels” Connolly through comments from the Dopey Nation before welcoming back Jed Payne of Church & Other Drugs and Rehab Bromance. Approaching one year sober after years of concealed relapse, Jed talks about going from addiction counselor to treatment patient, sharing a room with former clients, working at a coffee shop with teenagers, and accepting the humiliation required to rebuild his life. He explains how CBD and “microdosing” became the beginning of his return to getting high, why clinicians in recovery need somewhere safe to struggle, and how easily helping addicts can replace doing your own recovery work. Then things get properly Dopey: Jed recalls shooting cocaine while a police officer stood beside the car, injecting a bright-blue ecstasy pill in a gas-station bathroom, boofing two more pills before work, rolling with his hands submerged in marinara sauce, and eventually passing out on the prep table. Jed and Dave also discuss 7-OH, smoke-shop opioids, Sublocade, coming off Suboxone, emotional recovery after relapse, staying present, and the small daily actions he is using to become a man of his word again. All that and STILL MORE on the newest Wednesday Dose of Dopey! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, Chris, Sam, Mason, and Austin discuss why building a real male brotherhood is essential—not optional—for recovering from sexual addiction. They explore the common hurdles men face in seeking support, such as fatherlessness, isolation, and the tendency to minimize their struggles rather than open up. The hosts emphasize that true brotherhood requires both deep vulnerability during moments of temptation and lighthearted fun to build genuine connection. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to stop isolating, step out in courage, and clearly communicate what they need from supportive peers to achieve lasting healing.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:0:43 – Welcome to Unashamed, Unafraid & Four Brothers in the House2:18 – "Brotherhood is Not Optional" & Trying to Recover Alone4:05 – Mason & Sam's Story: Realizing Dudes Don't Talk About Porn Addiction6:27 – Why Men Avoid Brotherhood: Fatherlessness & Unhealthy Patterns8:52 – The Wild Hearts Group & The Power of "Will You Pray For Me?"11:41 – Reaching Out Before a Relapse vs. Calling After the Fact14:08 – The Young Single Adult Trap: Isolation & Minimizing the Problem16:34 – Attending a Group vs. Actually Being Known19:12 – What Blocks Men From Making the Call During Temptation?21:55 – Balancing Dynamic Brotherhood: Serious Healing + Stupid Jokes24:23 – Teaching Other Dudes What You Need (Listening vs. Fixing)27:14 – Reaching Out & Community Meetup Announcements

In this episode of The Michael Chernow Podcast, Michael sits down with Alexander Stein for an unfiltered conversation about disordered eating, body dysmorphia, fitness obsession, and the struggles men rarely talk about. Alex shares how his relationship with food began changing at just eight years old and eventually became decades of restriction, over-exercising, coffee, and one meal a day. At his lowest point, he was 6'2" and 140 pounds, yet still struggled to recognize how unhealthy he had become. Michael also opens up about developing his own unhealthy relationship with food and fitness after getting sober, leading to a larger conversation about the incredibly thin line between discipline and obsession. They examine modern fitness culture, intermittent fasting, body-image pressure, social media, and why behaviors that look “healthy” from the outside can sometimes be driven by fear and control. Alex explains the moment hearing Nikki Glaser speak openly about her own struggles finally made him feel understood, why being told he didn't technically qualify as anorexic became a dangerous challenge in his mind, and what ultimately helped him rebuild his relationship with food. This is a conversation for anyone who has ever wondered: Am I actually healthy—or am I obsessed?KOHhttps://kreaturesofhabit.comIGhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelchernowhttps://www.instagram.com/kreaturesofhabitCHAPTERS:0:00 Intro & Trigger Warning4:33 What Does Disordered Eating Actually Look Like?7:02 Dieting at Just 8 Years Old12:12 The Fear of Ever Getting Fat16:28 6'2" and 140 Pounds — How Bad It Got19:00 Michael's Own Battle With Food After Sobriety23:13 20 Years of Food Rules & Body Dysmorphia27:27 Coffee, One Meal a Day & Extreme Restriction30:26 Healthy or Obsessed? The Dark Side of Fitness Culture34:50 Childhood, Control & Where It All Started40:07 Over-Exercising, Restriction & Trying to Get Help44:08 The Nikki Glaser Moment That Changed Everything46:50 “I'll Get There” — When Recovery Became a Challenge53:27 Marriage, Relapse & Reaching a Breaking Point58:18 Rebuilding His Life & Relationship With Food1:08:23 What to Do If You're Struggling1:12:11 The Eating Disorder Men Hide Behind “Fitness”1:14:43 Alex's Final Message#MichaelChernow #AlexanderStein #MensMentalHealth #DisorderedEating #BodyDysmorphia #EatingDisorderRecovery ##IntermittentFasting #TheMichaelChernowPodcast

What if the thing that finally stopped your addiction... wasn't willpower? Today I'm sitting down with Matt Grace — a man who went from Ritalin to crystal meth to arrests and overdoses, and is now, twenty years later, the guy that Manhattan's wealthiest families call when their kid is dying from the same thing he almost died from. He's about to tell you the one thing his own parents did that kept him sick for years — and why he says addiction never lies, but families do. This is not a sanitized recovery story. Stay with us.     Follow Matt Grace - - New Book - God Doesn't Relapse- https://amzn.to/3Spg42y - IG - @mattsavinggrace - Website - https://mattgrace.com     Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ► Substack: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick     MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast.   SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec   Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Operly - Take Back Control of Your Work Day and Get Rid of All Your AI Apps - Welcome to the new world of Time Freedom and Unlimited Scaling and Success with Operly -  https://go.getoperly.ai/video?ref=jean-claude-claude-d-2a95 Blue Blinds Bakery - Handcrafted with all-natural ingredients - www.blueblindsbakery.com 00:00 - 02:23: Intro: Turning the Tables / Episode Trailer 02:23 - 08:58: Before They Met: Mieke's Path, JC's First Marriage & Seven Years of Dating 08:58 - 14:29: Manifesting Love: Mieke's Ritual & JC's Recurring Dream 14:29 - 20:13: The Bumble Match & the First Phone Call 20:13 - 27:33: The First Date, Moving In Fast & a Hospital Scare 27:33 - 32:39: The Reveal: Lexi and the Dream Come True 32:39 - 37:50: What Makes Their Marriage Work 37:50 - 40:47: The Proposal in Front of 11,000 People 40:47 - 44:42: Gratitude & the Adoption Journey 44:42 - 48:35: Advice: Trust the Process 48:35 - 52:35: The Book "Make Sense" & Reframing Your Life 52:35 - ending: Chicken, Dragon & Closing Thoughts   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Fearless Happiness Podcast, host Max interviews Matt Grace, who shares his profound journey through addiction, recovery, and personal transformation. Matt discusses his early experiences in the addiction space, the challenges he faced growing up, and the enabling behaviors of his family. He emphasizes the importance of service in recovery and how his spiritual awakening played a crucial role in his sobriety. The conversation delves into the complexities of addiction, the impact of childhood trauma, and the turning points that led to Matt's recovery journey. In this conversation, Matt Grace shares his profound journey of recovery, emphasizing the importance of service, accountability, and faith. He discusses the struggles of addiction, the role of trauma, and the necessity of helping others as a path to healing. Matt highlights the significance of being fearless in the face of challenges and the true essence of happiness found in service to others. His insights provide a powerful message of hope and resilience for those in recovery and their loved ones.God Doesn't Relapse- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6M4MYKZ?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackhttps://www.mattgrace.com email: hello@mattgrace.comFor More From Sober Coach/Substance Abuse Counselor Max Njist, visitMaxNijst.org

In episode 550 I chat with Chrissie Hodges. Chrissie is a Peer Support specialist, founder of OCD Gamechangers, and Author of 'Pure OCD: The Invisible Side of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder' and 'The OCD Relapse Roadmap'. Chrissie was awarded the hero award at the 24th IOCDF conference in San Fran. We discuss what's new with her, her new book The OCD Relapse Roadmap, relapses in OCD, relapse prevention, the aspects and features of a relapse, having a plan for potential relapses, acceptance, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/chrissie-550 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter 

Have you ever felt like the shame after a relapse was worse than the relapse itself?   Today I sat down with Tyler Patrick, a licensed marriage and family therapist and co-founder of Therapy Brothers, who has been in his own recovery for nearly 20 years.   In this episode, you'll learn:  How the trauma tree shows the real roots behind relapse and acting out The racetrack of shame and why beating yourself up keeps you stuck The three Cs of shame resilience and A simple self-compassion practice you can use today   Don't forget to check the show notes for a podcast summary with links to resources we mention and a list of action steps that will improve the quality of your sobriety.   So without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Tyler.   SHOW NOTES:   Guest Website: https://www.therapybrothers.org/

Why do people find it so hard to stop drinking? What leads to a relapse? Veronica and Chip answer all these questions and give their opinion on what risky situations to avoid in early recovery.   To learn more, visit the show notes.

In this episode, author Mallary Tenore Tarpley shares her personal journey with eating disorder recovery, insights into different types of eating disorders, and practical tools for healing and self-acceptance. Mallary offers hope and guidance for anyone struggling with disordered eating or seeking a deeper connection with themselves.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mallary's Story and Book02:08 The Roots of Disordered Eating: Control and Emotions04:00 Classic Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Binge, and Bulimia08:54 Signs of Disordered Eating and When to Seek Help15:07 Mallary's Personal Journey: Loss, Control, and Recovery20:00 The Middle Place: Slips, Progress, and Acceptance25:03 Healing Through Self-Love, Spirituality, and Connection30:10 Resources and Support for Recovery41:51 Final Reflections and Hope for the JourneyEpisode Sponsor: Anima Mundi Offer: Anima Mundi is giving Feel Good Podcast listeners there largest discount of the year. It's a great opportunity to treat yourself or a friend to some soothing self-care by going to AnimaMundiHerbals.com and use the code: SOLLUNA20 for 20% off your purchase. Discount Code: SOLLUNA20 for 20% off your order. Guest Resources:Book: Slip, Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery Website: www.mallarytenoretarpley.comSocial Media: @mallarytenoretarpleySubstack: mallary.substack.com/Project Heal: - https://www.theprojectheal.org/National Alliance for Eating Disorders: - https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/Bio: Mallary Tenore Tarpley is a journalism and writing professor at the University of Texas at Austin's Moody College of Communication and McCombs School of Business. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and Time magazine, among other publications. She is the recipient of a prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant, which helped support her research and writing. Mallary graduated from Providence College and has a Master of Fine Arts in nonfiction writing from Goucher College. She lives outside of Austin, Texas, with her husband and two children. Slip is her first book.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Missy believed she had married the right man after meeting him in church—until she discovered he had relapsed.  Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tara Perry grew up in Texas with her father out of the picture, raised by her mother and grandparents in a family where functioning addiction was just part of daily life — which is how she first got exposed to meth as a teenager and started using at just 13 years old. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, she shares how she dropped out of school in ninth grade, had her first child at 16, spent six months in state prison before a five year sentence in the Texas Department of Corrections before she was even 20 years old, and stayed hooked on meth from age 13 all the way to 26 — always managing to get sober inside jail or prison before the cycle started again on the outside. She opens up about eventually starting to sell meth, getting connected to a major organization, having multiple children while in and out of addiction, and what happened when someone close to her snitched and the DEA came knocking. She was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison — and spent seven of those years inside a Texas federal facility before Donald Trump pardoned her on the last day of his first term.  _____________________________________________ #prison #addictionrecovery #truecrimecommunity  _____________________________________________ Connect with Tara Perry: https://www.instagram.com/princesstara.3313/  _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Early Life 03:50 Childhood, Family & Identity 09:50 First Exposure to Drugs 16:00 Teenage Drug Use & Relationships 23:00 First Criminal Charges & Jail Experience 31:30 Life After First Incarceration 39:00 Motherhood and Continued Addiction 47:00 Second Prison Sentence & Having a Baby in Jail 55:30 Release, Relapse, and Escalating Drug Trade 01:03:30 DEA Bust and Facing Federal Charges 01:10:00 Sentencing and Time in Federal Prison 01:18:00 Life, Change, and Purpose in Prison 01:29:00 Clemency and Life After Prison 01:36:00 Growth, Healing, and Closing Reflections  _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Neurosis's Steve Von Till reveals how the band secretly rebuilt itself, creating a career-defining album and making future plans for the Neurosis victory-lap that few thought possible. Topics Include: The Secret recording of An Undying Love for a Burning World Neurosis walked away seven years ago under uncertain circumstances Four remaining members reunited quietly at end of 2024 Aaron Turner brought in to help complete the musical puzzle Reunion tied to Firekeeper Alliance, a suicide-prevention nonprofit Heavy music framed as protective factor for indigenous mental health Steve reflects on tribal rhythms and humanity's forgotten earth connection Band knew instantly the new material had to be Neurosis Reunion forced confrontation with ego, identity, and aging as musicians Firekeeper Alliance's Fire in the Mountains offer pushed them forward Album written and recorded in secret across three studio sessions Secrecy maintained even among close friends touring together in Australia Fan reaction described as unexpectedly emotional, healing, and hope-filled Steve discusses reduced stigma around vulnerability in heavy music today Vinyl pressing strategy explained: budget-driven first run, quick sellout Running Neurot Recordings on a teacher's salary, tight cash flow Multiple color variants pressed across regional distributors and mail orders Debate over black vs. clear vinyl sound quality explored Steve's approach to buying vinyl: music over pressing obsession Talk turns to Melvins, Hazel Meyer, and DIY label camaraderie Where the line sits between fan service and variant exploitation Vinyl side-length considerations shaped decision to make a double LP Aaron Turner's artwork process detailed, sketched live in the studio Album title changed at the last minute, forcing new artwork Neurosis' visual style rooted in myth, symbolism, and Jungian archetypes Older catalog rights partly held by Relapse and other labels Steve wants a "forever version" repress of the band's earliest albums Original master tapes and artwork found corrupted or lost to time Talk closes on solo tour plans and hopes for Australia High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide

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.

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.