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How does trauma-informed mental health care save lives and improve long-term recovery? Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal, psychiatrist and suicide prevention advocate, joins Gabe Howard to explain this vital yet often overlooked approach. With compassion and clarity, Dr. Chhatwal shares her personal story of losing her father to suicide, highlighting the ripple effects of trauma and the urgent need for systemic change.  She reveals how healthcare systems — often unintentionally — can retraumatize vulnerable individuals and emphasizes the importance of safety, empowerment, and understanding in mental health treatment. Plus, learn actionable steps anyone can take to support loved ones, reduce stigma, and help lower the suicide rate. This candid, insightful conversation sheds light on how we can all become part of the solution. Whether you're a caregiver, someone in need, or a supporter, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about mental health and suicide prevention. “Oftentimes folks who are struggling with thoughts of death or thoughts of suicide may feel that even though you're asking them how they're doing, you're not really up for truly hearing how awful they are feeling. So, in some ways, they might couch their words or under report something to you because they're trying to protect you, and they're worried that you will overreact and not be able to sort of handle it.” ~Jasleen Chhatwal, MBBS, MD To learn more -- or read the transcript -- please visit the official episode page. Jasleen Chhatwal, MBBS, MD, serves as Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Mood Disorders Program at Sierra Tucson. She is a board-certified psychiatrist, integrative medicine, and addiction medicine physician with experience treating complex mental health disorders in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. She is intentional in treating the whole person, using psychotherapy, allopathic, neuro-therapeutic, integrative, evidence-based, and evidence-informed treatments. She believes each individual has a unique, authentic story and is grateful to all those who have entrusted her with their stories. As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Chhatwal is responsible for managing the medical department, which includes psychiatrists, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, as well as overseeing the teams that provide integrative care, pharmacy, experiential therapy, nutrition services, applied neuroscience services, psychology services and treatment outcomes. She strives to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care through the optimization of internal processes that help increase provider face time with patients. She also serves on the facility's executive leadership team with an identified mission to expand access to high quality mental health care across the continuum of care. She is active in the medical community, advocating for her patients', colleagues, and profession through elected and appointed positions in state, regional and national organizations. Amongst her service roles, she is Past President of the Arizona Psychiatric Society (APS), the Arizona Representative to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Assembly, Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and sits on various state government and non-profit boards. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan is an experienced leader with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health administration. He currently serves as the Chief Clinical Officer of Sierra Tucson, a residential and outpatient treatment center which provides care to adults ages 18 and older of all genders who are struggling with addiction and mental health disorders. In addition, Ryan is a consultant with the Mara Group, which focus on  organizational efficiency, company morale, leadership training, and clinical excellence.In This EpisodeSierra Tucson---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

In this episode of Mind Your Leadership, Dr. Keren Tsuk interviews Kelly Palmiero, COO of Sierra Tucson, to discuss her career path and the role of conscious leadership in creating supportive organizational cultures. Kelly shares valuable insights on fostering employee wellness, preventing burnout, and cultivating gratitude and mindfulness at work. She emphasizes the importance of investing in employees to improve engagement and well-being, ultimately benefiting both the organization and its clients. Key Points: Career Purpose: Kelly highlights how helping people has been the guiding principle throughout her career. Employee Investment: Leaders must prioritize employee well-being to foster better customer service and outcomes. Burnout in Mental Health: Burnout is common in the industry, making leadership's role in supporting wellness critical. Gratitude and Mindfulness: These practices shift workplace culture positively, enhancing employee morale and productivity. Cross-Department Collaboration: Connecting different teams promotes collaboration and a unified organizational vision. Self-Care for Leaders: Leaders must practice mindfulness and self-care to lead effectively. Guest Contributions:Kelly shares real-life experiences on how mindfulness and gratitude practices transformed Sierra Tucson's work culture and improved employee engagement. Her leadership strategies have fostered a more empathetic, high-performing team.

FEATURED GUESTS: Ericha Scott, PhD, ATR-BC, REAT, LPCC917Dr. Scott is a healer who walks the fine line between mysticism and evidenced-based psychotherapy. She is a licensed psychotherapist (LPCC917) with additional certifications as a registered and board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), registered expressive arts therapist (REAT), internationally certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor (ICAADC), and as a certified interfaith spiritual director. In addition, she is an Amazon number one best selling author in six countries, artist, photographer, and poet. For 40 years, she has worked with those who struggle with substance and behavioral use disorders, survivors of trauma, complex trauma, torture, dissociation, victims of sex trafficking, and ritual crime. She is an Honorary Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, the oldest trauma organization in the world, and she was given the Alumni Recognition Award by Sierra Tucson for her work as a trauma and addiction therapist. For ISSTD she was nominated for her research on the topic of profound self-mutilation by those with dissociative identity disorders, and her advocacy for disempowered populations. This research, which included life-sized silhouette drawings and poetry, was published in a peer review journal by UCLA in 1999. Her commitment to health, wellness, and "art as medicine" includes art-based experiential teaching for the medical doctors in Andrew Weil's University of Arizona Center for Complementary Medicine (8 years), professional clinicians, the public, and her own personal health journey.Her investment in social change via the arts across the world includes travel, presentations, collaboration, and cultural exchange in 4 continents. Her worldwide creative and spiritual workshops bring hope and healing to diverse populations. Several of her peer-reviewed academic publications and lectures have been translated into Prussian, Arabic, Spanish, and Czechoslovakian. Last year, Dr. Scott was the keynote speaker in Cairo for the first international scientific art therapy conference in Egypt. "I give the credit for my success to the power of art to heal and transform even the most challenging problems.”LISTEN & LEARN:  Various ways disassociation manifests in an individual.  Use of Creative interventions to reveal and challenge cognitive distortions.  Use of Body Maps in work with clients experiencing trauma and dissociation.  Use of poetry and stream-of-consciousness writing in parts-work.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: https://artspeaksoutloud.org/ or 310-880-9761 for information on her intensive offerings Connect with Dr. Scott at https://artspeaksoutloud.org/  Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ehitchcockscott  Facebook:www.facebook.com/ErichaScottPhD or www.facebook.com/erichascott  Twitter: www.twitter.com/ErichaScott  YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ErichaScottPhD To Attend Dr. Scott's FREE ONLINE workshop on Historical & Clinical Perspectives of Art by Patients who Report Extreme, Ritualized, and Organized Trauma on September 27th, 12:00 -1:30PM PDT {Content Advisory: Be aware that this presentation and associated materials contain explicit content regarding ritual abuse, including images and descriptions that may be disturbing. Please engage with care and take breaks or seek support as needed.} SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT: November 7th, 2024 from 2:00-5:00 pm EST Haiku Poetry and Stream of Consciousness Writing for Release and Relief from Trauma and Dissociation at the Expressive Therapies VIRTUAL Summit 2024.{Disclaimer: To be transparent, some links to the books/ products mentioned in the show are affiliate links. We receive a small fee if you purchase an item using the links. We use the fees to help us grow and improve the podcast. We will never use an affiliate link to a product that we don't believe in or haven't vetted ourselves. Thank you for your support.} --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

How do you see your trauma? Does it scare you? Has the lead to you pushing it away? Suppressing it? Would a new relationship with trauma improve your life? Listen in as Tim shares key learnings on his journey to seeing trauma as a gift.Tim Perdion, born Thomas Griffin Demchak on March 1, 1969, was adopted shortly after birth. Despite growing up in a seemingly perfect family, he struggled with anger, depression, and anxiety. Discovering his biological roots at 46 unveiled complex family secrets, prompting a relentless pursuit of identity and self-worth.Tim's journey includes overcoming addiction, mental health challenges, and relationship struggles. In 2019, he sought help at Sierra Tucson, leading to a transformative healing journey. Embracing Christianity in 2023, Tim was baptized and ignited his passion for serving others.He continues to explore family connections, despite facing secondary rejection and complex family dynamics. Transitioning from a corporate career, Tim now leverages his spiritual gifts as a life coach, speaker, and consultant, dedicated to inspiring and supporting adoptees and those dealing with trauma.Tim's mission is to use his experiences to heal the pain of relinquishment, foster authentic connections, and empower others to live their truth, trusting in God's plan for his life.https://www.prodigalpathways.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/timperdion/https://www.facebook.com/tperdion/ Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.

Send us a Text Message.Rehab is often associated with people who have the most urgent and complex addictions and mental health crises. What if we better educate our service members on what was available, what TriCare covers, and how to spot a reputable provider? My next guest and I will explore this subject in depth and discuss how military members can significantly benefit from these organizations' targeted services. We will also shatter the stigma, myths, and stereotypes of those who seek this care and what this treatment can do long-term for your life growth, health, and happiness. Bill Reynolds is a U.S. Navy-trained physician assistant who served on active duty for 30 years and retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 2012. He has been a PA for over 20 years and has extensive experience in family medicine and psychiatry. Bill guides Sierra Tucson's acclaimed “Red, White & Blue” program for military veterans, police officers, and other first responders.Bill was awarded numerous commendation medals for superior performance while in the Navy and had the honor of caring for patients on submarines, in combat, and as the medical officer of a US Navy SEAL team.Having worked extensively with service members suffering from post-traumatic stress and addiction, Bill brings unique experience to Sierra Tucson as he cares for our military and first responder clients. He is a strong proponent of integrative medicine and understands the importance of treating the “whole person.”Sierra Tucson is #1 in Newsweek's list of Best Addiction Treatment Centers in Arizona for 2023. More on Bill and Sierra Tucson Book TribeBook Body Keeps A ScoreVisit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76

In this conversation, Kelly Palmiero, the Chief Operating Officer at Sierra Tucson, discusses her journey and diverse career in industries such as fitness, medical aesthetics, and mental health. She highlights the importance of helping people and shares her experiences in leadership positions. Kelly also addresses the rise of mental health issues, the challenges in the mental health industry, and the strategies employed at Sierra Tucson to create a positive culture and prevent burnout. She emphasizes the power of gratitude and the role of mentors in personal and professional growth. The conversation concludes with Kelly sharing recommended books and her contact information.Takeaways The mental health industry is experiencing a rise in younger people seeking help, and it is important to provide support and resources to address their needs. Transitioning careers is possible by focusing on transferable skills and finding common threads in different industries. Leadership requires continuous learning and adapting to different industries, while maintaining a focus on managing people and creating a positive culture. Gratitude and empathy are essential in the mental health industry to combat burnout and create a supportive environment for staff and patients. Mentorship is crucial for personal and professional growth, and women in leadership positions should actively seek out opportunities to mentor others. Kelly Palmiero is Chief Operating Officer for Arizona-based mental health treatment center Sierra Tucson, ranked #1 in Newsweek magazine's list of best addiction treatment centers in Arizona – and acclaimed for its “Red White & Blue Program,” offering behavioral health treatment to fire fighters, military veterans, police officers and other first responders. Recommendations: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor The Coaching Habit by Daniel Mate Contact Kelly Palmiero: https://www.sierratucson.com   A national advocate for mental health, women's empowerment and employee wellness, Kelly came to Sierra Tucson after serving as Sales and Operations Manager for the Arizona and New Mexico branches of medical aesthetics company Ideal Image and as Director of Sales and Operations for Gold's Gym in Tucson

Dan Flanigan is a novelist, playwright, poet, and practicing lawyer. He holds a Ph.D. in History from Rice University and J.D. from the University of Houston. He taught Jurisprudence at the University of Houston and American Legal History at the University of Virginia. His first published book was his Ph.D. dissertation, The Criminal Law of Slavery and Freedom, 1800-1868. Taking a break from the law practice for two years, he and his wife, Candy, founded Sierra Tucson, a prominent alcohol and drug treatment center located in Tucson, Arizona. Recently, he has been able to turn his attention to his lifelong ambition—creative writing. In 2019 he released a literary trifecta including Mink Eyes, the first in the Peter O'Keefe series, Dewdrops, a collection of shorter fiction, and Tenebrae: A Memoir of Love and Death. Dan's novella, Dewdrops, was originally written for the stage and enjoyed a full-cast staged reading at the Theatre of the Open Eye in New York. The short story collection was a Finalist in the 2022 Independent Author Network's Book of the Year for Short Story Collection and a 2022 American Book Fest “Best Book” Award Finalist in Fiction-Short Story. He divides his time among Kansas City, New York City, and Los Angeles, and when possible, visits the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington state and Vancouver and Vancouver Island in British Columbia. http://danflaniganbooks.com The Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. We also offer advertising. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.com If you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below. https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow Please help The Douglas Coleman Show continue to bring you high quality programs like this. Go to our Fundrazer page. https://fnd.us/e2CLX2?ref=sh_eCTqb8

Why do so many former NFL players seem to have mental health concerns when they retire? Could we be doing more to address their emotional needs during their playing days, and if we did, do they have the tools to take action? Former NFL player Derek Price became a doctor after retiring from play and now heads up Sierra Tucson, one of the nation's largest mental health treatment centers in the country. He shares how these answers are not as straightforward as we think and discusses the struggles of returning military and retiring law enforcement and what he sees as a doctor.  Join us as today's guest tells us about his story of leaving the NFL, the reasons behind the stigma surrounding mental illness, and his new program for first responders. To learn more -- or read the transcript -- please visit the episode page. Our guest, Derek Price, is the Chief Executive Officer of Sierra Tucson, the award-winning Arizona-based mental health center renowned for its decades of success in treating trauma, anxiety, addiction, and chronic pain. Before joining Sierra Tucson, Derek served as CEO for American Addiction Centers, leading the 150-bed Desert Hope Treatment Center in Las Vegas. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we will learn about existential-humanistic psychotherapy and somatic experiencing from Christopher Bradshaw and James Davis, and how these experiential approaches to therapy benefit clients at Sierra Tucson.

Comedian, producer. Panama City, Florida Topic Outlines Man breaks penis performing ‘world's most dangerous sex position' An Indonesian man had to undergo emergency surgery after fracturing his penis while performing a notoriously risky sex position — which left him with an “eggplant” phallus. The freak accident occurred while the unnamed 37-year-old male was reportedly having intercourse in the “reverse cowgirl” position, in which the woman is on top facing away from her partner.  Things went south after the man suddenly heard a loud cracking sound followed by “pain discomfort and immediate loss of erection.” The patient began bleeding out of the tip of his penis and found himself unable to urinate. The unfortunate soul had also suffered a severe hematoma — an injury to the wall of the blood vessel — which had caused blood to leak out into the surrounding tissue, which is why he'd urinated plasma before. Thankfully, surgeons were able to go in and repair the patient's fractured member without incident, after which they stitched up his urethra and bandaged the wound. They then conducted an “artificial erection test” to determine that there was no leakage or abnormal “curvature of the penis.” The patient's member didn't present either complication, although it was still blue three days later after the bandages were removed. Kevin Smith Shares Childhood Trauma Filmmaker Kevin Smith is a celebrity pretty well known for being candid about his personal challenges, especially when it comes to health and well-being. After suffering from a heart attack back in Feb 2018, the “Clerks” director has made his weight loss journey and the insights from it a major part of his presence online. You'd be hard pressed to find a fan that didn't know about this part of his life. Kevin Smith revealed for the first time that the root cause of his previous weight struggles had been related to sexual abuse he experienced at 6 years old, when an older boy forced him to perform sexual acts with a young girl in the neighborhood. Smith always denied the gravity of the incident, telling himself that "we were just playing doctor in an alleyway." It wouldn't be until the age of 52, after checking into Arizona's Sierra Tucson treatment center and dedicating a month to intensive therapy, that Smith would learn the event was indeed severe and left him with an untreated psychological wound. After talking with a therapist, he learned that the incident, along with being made fun of for his weight by a teacher in grade school, led him to create a "larger-than-life" public persona he calls "the other guy.” Jerry Springer Dies At 79 Longtime television host and former mayor of Cincinnati Jerry Springer died from pancreatic cancer Springer once told CNN that he did not mind being referred to as the “grandfather of trash TV,” saying in 2010, as “The Jerry Springer Show” celebrated its 20th anniversary on the air: “It's probably accurate. I don't know what the award for that is, but I think it is true that we were probably one of the first shows to present some of the outrageousness we have.” Nine states—California, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington—and the District of Columbia currently offer paid family and medical leave.  Binge Watching That's A Wrap --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notaboutupod/message

In this episode, Resident Experience Coordinator Joan Barber and Integrative Service Consultant Uziel Garcia lead an interactive discussion focusing of their roles, and on the services provided to patients at Sierra Tuscon.

Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is an internationally known author, speaker, expert, and pioneer of intergenerational trauma's effect on one's body, brain, and beliefs. A graduate of Andrew Weil's Fellowship Program in Integrative Medicine, Dr. Ross is the CEO of The Anchor Program™, online coaching for food and body image issues including binge eating, substance use disorder, and emotional stress-eating. The former head of the eating disorder program at internationally renowned Sierra Tucson, Dr. Ross is currently a consultant for United States treatment centers that want to include her unique integrative medicine approach to help clients recovering from eating disorders and substance use disorders. She is the author of three books, the most recent of which is The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook.  Key Topics: - What is intergenerational trauma and what does the current research tell us? - The impact of trauma on the HPA axis - How childhood adversity impacts adulthood - Trauma doesn't change DNA, but it can change its expression - Racial trauma and the impact on future generations - Toxic stress versus chronic stress - The Anchor Program and how Dr. Ross' clients move from addiction to recovery Learn more about Dr. Ross' work at https://www.anchorprogram.com/ OR https://carolynrossmd.com/ Thanks to our sponsor: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to Everyplate.com/podcast and entering the code spark149.

Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is an internationally known author, speaker, expert, and pioneer of intergenerational trauma's effect on one's body, brain, and beliefs. A graduate of Andrew Weil's Fellowship Program in Integrative Medicine, Dr. Ross is the CEO of The Anchor Program™, online coaching for food and body image issues including binge eating, substance use disorder, and emotional stress-eating. The former head of the eating disorder program at internationally renowned Sierra Tucson, Dr. Ross is currently a consultant for United States treatment centers that want to include her unique integrative medicine approach to help clients recovering from eating disorders and substance use disorders. She is the author of three books, the most recent of which is The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook.  Key Topics: - What is intergenerational trauma and what does the current research tell us? - The impact of trauma on the HPA axis - How childhood adversity impacts adulthood - Trauma doesn't change DNA, but it can change its expression - Racial trauma and the impact on future generations - Toxic stress versus chronic stress - The Anchor Program and how Dr. Ross' clients move from addiction to recovery Learn more about Dr. Ross' work at https://www.anchorprogram.com/ OR https://carolynrossmd.com/ Thanks to our sponsor: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to Everyplate.com/podcast and entering the code spark149.

Derek Price was appointed CEO of Sierra Tucson in January after most recently serving as CEO of Desert Hope Treatment Center in Las Vegas for 3 years. Price joins the BHE Podcast to discuss how suffering a career-ending neck injury that ended his playing days in the NFL started him on a professional path that led him to the position he holds today. Price also shares some wisdom on organizational leadership that he has developed throughout his career, as well as his outlook for the future of Sierra Tucson. * * * Music credit: Straight Through by Groove Bakery | groovebakery.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

It's a brand new year, so what better time to introduce a brand new season of Positive Recovery MD? To kick off 2023, we are flipping the script and have a surprise host in store for you! You may know Dr. Jason Powers, M.D., MAPP, as the creator of the Positive Recovery approach, the Chief Medical Officer at Positive Recovery Centers, the Author of Positive Recovery Daily Guide, and the Co-Host of Positive Recovery MD. But this week, Dr. Powers is switching seats as George Joseph, CEO of Positive Recovery Centers, takes on the role of Podcast Host to interview Dr. Powers about his life, career, and heart behind serving others.  Dr. Jason Powers resides in Houston with his wife and three children and is a member of the Editorial Board of Addiction Prevention and Treatment Magazine. He has also blogged for Huffington Post and Psychology Today and is also the Author of When the Servant Becomes the Master, an A-to-Z guide to all things related to addiction. Dr. Powers is board-certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine and received a Masters in Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Powers has been recognized as one of Houston's “Top Doctors” 6 times by H Texas Magazine and was awarded the Compassion Award by Sierra Tucson.  Throughout their discussion, George and Dr. Powers discuss the importance of creating a culture of service, the power of positive psychology, and the interconnectedness of human connection (and our beloved pets!). Topics Discussed: The gift of meeting people where they're at and speaking their language Why effective communication is key to building quality relationships The heart behind “Making Everything Matter” Recognizing love and connection as the opposite of addiction What it means to create meaning in life and not of life Defining Spirituality as “searching for the sacred in all things” To purchase your very own Positive Recovery Quality Connection Cards, email us at store@positiverecovery.com today! Dr. Powers' Current Book Recommendations: American Dirt: https://www.amazon.com/American-Dirt-Novel-Jeanine-Cummins/dp/1250209765  A Gentleman in Moscow: https://www.amazon.com/Gentleman-Moscow-Novel-Amor-Towles/dp/0670026190   Connect with us on Social!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/  Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg    Contact Positive Recovery Centers: If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help.  Call: 877-476-2743 Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006 Website: https://positiverecovery.com  Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/  FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/  ---  About Positive Recovery MD Podcast: Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery, host the Positive Recovery MD podcast. This podcast will inspire and motivate its listeners and provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we'll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners. About Positive Recovery Centers: Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network.  Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

James Seymour, MD, trauma psychiatrist at Sierra Tucson, discusses trauma-informed care, signs of trauma, and offers ways primary care physicians can adjust to hold high quality discussions with patients. Doing so may help to connect the dots between traumatic events and illness or injury. Dr. Seymour, received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee and completed his psychiatric residency at the University of Virginia. He has trained in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. Dr. Seymour is board certified by both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Arizona Physician magazine and podcast are brought to you by Maricopa County Medical Society. This episode is sponsored by Bahbah Sobers Wealth Management and FirstNet, built with AT&T.

The Comprehensive Assessment Program (CAP) at Sierra Tucson is designed to provide an inclusive and in-depth psychiatric, psychological, and medical assessment. CAP's intensive assessment evaluation includes recommendations for treatment and referral upon completion.

Pawley and Michele do an AMA (ask me anything) episode, providing an opportunity to get to know them on a deeper level. Many serious questions are asked and answered.

Internationally renowned as a pioneer in innovative treatments and integrative therapies, Sierra Tucson offers NeuroStar TMS Therapy® (transcranial magnetic stimulation) for treating depression. This treatment is non-invasive, FDA-cleared, and safe.

Dr. Kim DiRe' is trained, practiced, and certified in multiple disciplinary treatments as a trauma healer. Her trauma healing response model has grown in popularity by referring physicians, psychiatrists, and psychologist to individuals seeking a better and balanced nervous system.   Dr. DiRe' is also a certified Somatic® Experiencing Practitioner. She has a Masters in Education as well as a Masters in Counseling. Dr. DiRe' received a well earned Doctorate of Behavioral Health from Arizona State University. Besides being certified as a clinical hypnotherapist, Dr. DiRe' is certified in Shapedown® and KidShape®, two nationally acclaimed childhood obesity programs. Dr. DiRe' uses her knowledge and skills to work with individuals dealing with trauma. In 2015, she received and was recognized with a Spirit of Achievement Award from Sierra Tucson for the clinical work in the trauma healing field. The trauma healing therapy approaches Dr. DiRe' uses are interrelated. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Somatic Experiencing (SE) are integrated for more nervous system regulated balance. Dr. DiRe' has also created her own healing technique using tools of attention, intention, and awareness, using a client's own levels of resilience, called Blue Print to Freedom. Each of her treatment sessions are unique and takes place in a non-judgmental and safe environment for a “healing sanctuary”. Dysregulation of the nervous system is caused by traumatic experiences or events, or natural events such as tornados, fires, the covid pandemic, catastrophic illnesses or, human breeches such as in utero and birth trauma, attachment issues, eating disorders caused by trauma, all abuse including neglect, physical, and sexual, tissue trauma, surgeries, or car accidents. Using shifts in the neurological, chemical, and physiological complex systems of the body and mind are part of Dr. DiRe's healing trauma protocol. The individual becomes free from the imprisonment of their trapped pain and can then flourish and thrive in their own self-care. Helping others with their healing journey is the work Dr. DiRe' loves and feels honored to do. Website:  Krdire01@gmail 480.206.4646  

Sierra Tucson recently conducted its Self-medication Nation Survey and found some stunning results. Some of the results demonstrated that during the Pandemic, employees viewed alcohol, drug use as a benefit of work-from–home and the concern is they may very well bring those drug habits back to the workplace and employers need to be prepared. To find out more survey results and what it all means, we have Sierra Tucson's Chief Medical Officer and Director of Mood Program, Dr Jasleen Chhatwal.

Recent leaps in trauma research have transformed the fields of addiction treatment and mental health. Awareness of the neurobiological impacts of trauma and violence has shifted our understanding of how to work effectively with individuals in addiction recovery, and innovative trauma-informed practices are now being implemented in communities globally. Unfortunately, these updated, evidence informed models are not making their way into medical settings as quickly, leaving trauma survivors at risk of being retraumatized due to the lack of training in trauma-informed care for most healthcare professionals. Today's episode focuses on best practices in addiction care from a trauma informed lens. Dr. Valerie Kading is the CEO of Sierra Tucson, where she provides the strategic vision to ensure that the facility's patients and their families receive the most innovative, compassionate, and leading medical and psychiatric treatment for trauma, addiction, and other mental health conditions from a world-class staff of clinicians and behavioral health professionals. Dr. Kading joined Sierra Tucson in 2015, where she rose to become chief medical operations officer, then interim chief medical officer, chief operations officer, and ultimately Group Chief Executive Officer for the entire 258-bed Sierra Tucson Group – Sierra Tucson in Arizona, along with Sierra Southlake in Southlake, Texas and Sierra Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Kading brings to Sierra Tucson a special interest in women's mental health including perinatal mood disorders, maternal well-being, and postpartum depression. In addition, she has deep expertise in addressing the trauma of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) that can lead to substance use and other issues in adulthood. Dr. Kading has written articles for multiple professional journals. She has led a variety of webinars and CE events on topics ranging from adverse childhood experiences to compassion fatigue and provider resilience for organizations including: Recovery Plus Conference, London, United Kingdom; Southern Arizona Advanced Practice/Nurse Practitioner's Primary Care Conferences; Tucson Postpartum Coalition; C4 Conferences; Philippine Nurses Association; and the University of Arizona. Dr. Kading graduated with honors from New Mexico State University at Las Cruces, New Mexico, with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Her doctoral studies focused on optimizing health care systems, translational methods, and evidence-based practice, health care organization innovation, epigenetics, utilization of informatics in healthcare, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her dissertation focused on increasing health care provider knowledge on perinatal depression, and she created a web-based educational program for health care providers aimed at facilitating evidence-based treatment to perinatal women. Dr. Kading graduated with honors from the University of Arizona with a master's degree in nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a bachelor's degree in psychology. Dr. Kading also received her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Arizona. In 2006, she founded and served as president of the Southern Arizona Advanced Practice Nurse – Nurse Practitioner Society. She has received recognition with honors and awards throughout her career, including most recently “Leaders to Watch in 2021” by AZ Business, “The 10 Most Admired Women Leaders in Business, 2020” by CIO Views and the “Advocate State Award for Excellence” from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Links and Resources to be shared with the episode: https://www.sierratucson.com/about/staff/valerie-m-kading/ https://www.sierratucson.com/ https://www.sierratucson.com/programs/maternal-mental-health/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptors-at-work/support

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal, Chief Medical Officer of Sierra Tucson, and Chris Kelly, CEO and President of Kelmar Safety, on the topic of remote worker substance use.

What is perfectionism, and how does it play a role in our mental health? Where do we learn these ideas about what is perfect, I mean... apart from doom scrolling social media. On today's episode, Sarah Buino answers LCSW guides us on the origin story of perfectionism, and its root cause might not be what you think. Sarah Buino, LCSW, RDDP, CADC, CDWF, NMT is a speaker, teacher, therapist and the founder of Head/Heart Therapy — a thriving and respected group practice in Chicago. She is a licensed clinical social worker, registered dual diagnosis professional, certified alcohol and other drug counselor, Certified Daring WayTM facilitator, and NARM Master Therapist, and holds a master's degree from Loyola University in Chicago.For more than a decade, Sarah has applied her social work skills supporting individuals, groups, helping professionals, and organizations with issues such as wellness for therapists, shame, antiracism, and trauma. Sarah founded Head/Heart Therapy in 2014 and it quickly grew into an important resource both in Chicago and nationally. Sarah is also the creator, host and producer of the podcast Conversations with a Wounded Healer, which examines the parallel path of helping professionals of all types as they heal themselves, while supporting their clients. Interviewing prominent guests such as Lissa Rankin, Laurence Heller, Hillary McBride, Sera Beak, Sarah holds intimate and authentic conversations that inspire, educate and entertain listeners. Addressing a wide range of topics from spirituality to antiracism, she invites helping professionals to step into their own healing with courage.In 2019, Sarah helped launch the podcast Transforming Trauma by The NARM Training Institute and served as the host for the first two years, interviewing leading trauma experts such as Gabor Maté, Dick Schwartz, and Veronique Meade, educating listeners on the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), a revolutionary approach for healing Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) and restoring connection to self and others. Sarah has been a member of the adjunct faculty at Loyola University's School of Social Work since 2015 and Fordham University from 2019-2020. She is committed to supporting the newest generation of social workers to become passionate about and competent in working with substance use disorders.Sarah has been recognized by National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Illinois as an Emerging Leader (2017); the Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals as a Rising Star (2018); and by Sierra Tucson with its Gratitude for Giving Humility Award (2014).You can reach Sarah by email at sarah@headhearttherapy.com.

The coronavirus pandemic has sparked an increase in substance abuse, but many Americans who struggle with substance abuse do not seek out mental healthcare support. Jasleen Chhatwal, MD, chief medical officer at Sierra Tucson, shares the findings of Sierra Tucson's survey on substance abuse in the US and dives into how those results can inform healthcare professionals at the patient engagement level and the strategic level.

Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal a board-certified psychiatrist and chief medical officer for the mental health treatment center Sierra Tucson, discusses the results of a survey they did titled “Self-Medication Nation: The Numbing of America.” You'd expect an increase in drug and alcohol use during the pandemic as people are isolated, stressed, etc - but some of their findings are eye-opening. A must-listen as we head into a new year and navigate the uncertainties ahead. 

Sierra Tucson Group CEO Valerie Kading, DNP, MBA, MSN, PMHNP-BC, joins the BHE Podcast to discuss the concept of a “client-obsessed culture” that improves patient outcomes and drives growth. Dr Kading highlights Sierra Tucson's methods for receiving patient feedback, why it is important to obtain feedback while patients are receiving treatment and not just at the conclusion of their care, as well as best practices for implementing patients' input, measuring outcomes, and the importance of being an agile organization. * * * Music credit: Straight Through by Groove Bakery | groovebakery.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

Carolyn Costin is a highly respected and experienced clinician, a dedicated educator and a recognized agent for change in the field of eating disorders prevention, education and treatment. Recovered herself, Carolyn has specialized in the treatment of eating disorders and exercise addiction for over 30 years. Costin is the Founder and Executive Director of Monte Nido and Affiliates (unique treatment programs set in natural environments) which attracts clients from all over the world. Carolyn is renown for being an activist in her field receiving honors such as the National Eating Disorders Association's Award for Advocacy 2008 and the 2011 Spirit Award from Sierra Tucson. She is an international speaker acclaimed, for her expertise, energy and enthusiasm. Costin's books, 100 Questions and Answers About Eating Disorders, The Eating Disorder Sourcebook, Anorexia and Bulimia: A Nutritional Appoach and Your Dieting Daughter have helped sufferers and their families, treatment professionals and the public understand, prevent and treat eating disorders. In the Fall of 2011 Carolyn's fifth book, 8 Keys to Recovery from Eating Disorders, and her first self-help book, will be published. Become a CCI Recovery Coach: https://www.carolyn-costin.com/coaching Learn more about Carolyn's work: https://www.carolyn-costin.com/ About Meg: Meg is a CCI certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Founder of The Recovery Collective. She is the host of Full and Thriving: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast Meg's website: http://www.meg-mccabe.com Join the Recovery Collective: https://recoverycollective.mykajabi.com Join 12 Days of Memories: Holiday Food Challenge: https://megmccabe.lpages.co/12-days-of-memories-holiday-food-challenge/

Perhaps it is timely that we recently honored our Veterans, because today our guest, Bill Reynolds: Director of Military and First Responder Trauma Recovery Program at Sierra Tucson, will provide helpful information on current treatment options for PTSD, identify available resources for our veterans, and helps us better understand how we can help to a veteran in need. Bill Reynolds is a U.S. Navy-trained physician assistant and served on active duty for 30 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in 2012. He has been a PA for more than 20 years and has extensive experience in family medicine and psychiatry. Having worked extensively with service members suffering from post-traumatic stress and addiction, he brings unique experience as he cares for our military and first responders

Rehab in Arizona   00:04 Hello and welcome to the world's best rehab podcast. World's Best Rehab is fast becoming the most popular and important rehab and addiction site in the United States, if not the world. We feature a deep dive into all things addiction, all things rehab and all things treatment. And best of all, world's best rehab is a free resource center on the net for anybody who is struggling or loves someone who is struggling as well.    Okay, so let's dive in. We're going to examine rehab in Arizona in this episode. So chances are if you're listening to this podcast in Arizona, either yourself or someone you love or certainly someone you care about is struggling right now. And you're thinking about how to go about choosing a rehab center in Arizona, whether you should be looking locally, whether you should be looking interstate into traveling elsewhere for rehab or that's really the first question that people will ask themselves or their loved ones.    Once they've made that decision to go into primary treatment. Do they look at rehab in Arizona? Or do they look further afield and go to perhaps a different state? Well, there are definite advantages and disadvantages to each option. So firstly, if you are a resident of Arizona and looking at treatment in Arizona, then you're going to be relatively close to home. So there's going to be a lot of familiarity around you. You'll know that your friends and your family are reasonably close by.    Obviously, when you go through the detox phase into the primary rehab environment, you won't necessarily be interacting with anybody on the outside, any friends or family or anything from the past. However, detox in Arizona is tough. Detox in Arizona is brutal. Whilst there's lots of medically assisted treatment in Arizona to make detox less traumatic and more comfortable. It's certainly a very rigorous and difficult process to go through.   So, you know, as one starts to move out of that initial detox phase, it does give some level of comfort to know that you're in your own state, you know, you're you're in Arizona, you're not that far away. Hopefully you have some loved ones who are close by so that does tend to help and give a little bit of encouragement in what is sometimes a very, very desperate and difficult situation.    So lots of other people obviously move into Arizona for treatment at some of the really, really good solid treatment centers that Arizona is famous for. So within the kind of treatment scene in Arizona, you have Arizona residents and you have people from outside looking for rehab in Arizona as well. And it's not just Phoenix, Arizona, that there people are looking at, you know, it's their treatment centers right the way across the state.    So, you're in Arizona, you're deciding, do I stay in Arizona for rehab or do I go elsewhere? The benefits of going elsewhere are of course that it removes you from the triggers of toxicity and relapse. To seek out recovery in a different state is certainly something to consider. And lots of people from Arizona travel to rehab in Florida, and to rehabs in California, and of course there are lots of good rehabs in Texas as well.    I think what is really important about Arizona is the breadth of treatment available; so medication assisted treatment is available in Arizona, hospitalization, part hospitalization, 12 Step treatment in Arizona, non 12 Step treatment in Arizona, Smart Recovery, evidence based treatment, luxury rehab Sober Living sober coaches and such like. Really, there is a huge burgeoning rehab treatment industry in the wider Arizona area. So you're certainly very, very well served there.    So without further ado, let's dive straight in and examine some of the addiction treatment centers in Arizona that certainly feature on our world's best rehab website. So first of all, you've got the Hope House in Scottsdale $30,000 for 30 days, treating trauma, alcoholism, substance misuse, co occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis as well. Hope House is one of Arizona's leaders in what's called personalized residential addiction treatment. This is where a rehab facility in Arizona such as Hope House will be home to probably only around eight to ten clients at any one time.    05:31 So they're able to adapt and focus the rehab treatment program, more specifically to each individual client. Perhaps say more than some of the larger treatment centers are able to do who may have around 50, 60 or 70 people going through treatment in Arizona at the same time.    Sierra Tucson is a very, very well respected treatment center in Arizona and the other one to look at is potentially Sobermans estate over at Cave Creek in Arizona. The benefits of Sobermans estate really is that it's a wonderful five acre estate with a maximum of 10 male clients offering all services on site including equine therapy.   Other really interesting treatment centers to consider would be the Scottsdale recovery center, and the sanctuary at Sedona. We have actually had one of our very close friends go through treatment at the sanctuary at Sedona and at 41,000 US Dollars (accepting insurance) is definitely one that we can recommend.   Do head over to world's best rehab or have a look at some of the links in the description below because they'll take you to the exact Arizona pages on our website where you can read all about all these different treatment centers that are available or the different treatment options in detail in absolute unbiased, informative detail so that you're able to make the right decision and get the right treatment in Arizona.    And when I say the right treatment, it means the right treatment for you. Not the right treatment that you see on a glossy website or someone tells you on a helpline. Really what we encourage is that you find the treatment center that works for you and that that can be a rehab center in Arizona or elsewhere, but one thing's for certain you are on the right track. You are doing the right thing. Help is available suffering can end. Now that sounds very flippant given the nature of addiction, given the absolute crippling emotional nature of addiction on both the both the suffer and the loved ones and those around them. But help is available. Okay. Life can change and life can and does invariably get better in long term recovery. So hope to see you soon on the site.   Version en Espanol: https://www.worldsbest.rehab/es/rehabs-in-arizona/

Listen to Allyson and Dr. Carolyn Ross discuss the effects of intergenerational trauma and eating disorders. Dr. Carolyn Ross is a nationally known author, speaker, expert and pioneer in the use of Integrative Medicine for the treatment of Eating Disorders, Addictions and Trauma. Dr. Ross is the CEO of the Anchor Program a 12 week ONLINE non-diet approach to treating binge eating. The program will help you get to the root cause of your food and body image issues, enabling you to make peace with food and your body. She is the former head of the eating disorders program at Sierra Tucson. Dr. Ross consults with treatment centers around the country to help them develop successful eating disorder programs with the focus on treating dually diagnosed eating disorder clients. You can find her latest book here. She currently has a practice in San Diego specializing in treating eating disorders, addictions and trauma. Southern California Psychology Centers - 8775 Aero Dr. San Diego, CA 92123 - Dr. Ross takes insurance, Medicare and Medi-cal at this location - 855-629-7272 This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support

Chico West SHARES his 32 years of sobriety and explains how he was raised in a family where alcohol was part of the fabric of his life as a young person. The death of his father and aunt in separate alcohol related automobile accidents created fear and anger in him as a young boy. Chico started to drink regularly soon after his fathers accident and it helped ease the pain and sadness. Chico began to act like a wild child when he drank during the teen years of his life. His alcoholism escalated quickly and blackouts soon became a problem. After he assaulted a peace officer in Texas he knew it was time to ask for help, he was scared. Chico ended up at a treatment center called Sierra Tucson and then was transferred to a sober living facility in Atlanta, GA. This were he was introduced to twelve step AA recovery and began his journey to long term sobriety. Chico grew up with a strong belief in God, but he did not believe that he would be forgiven for his sins. As he gained traction in recovery and learned about forgiveness via the AA program his understanding of the Bible opened up in a whole new way and his life took off in a positive direction. Mr West has owned sober living houses, Drug and Alcohol treatment centers and provided assistance to facilitate interventions on loved ones. Addiction counselor Chico and his wife Shannon host a podcast called FILTER OPTIONAL that lends their years of experience to offer a unique perspective from both the filter (Shannon) and the no filter (Chico). Mr West no longer lives on the corer of fear and insecurity, he has indeed changed locations to the corner of Hope and Serenity. Website: www.SoberShares.com Email: mike@SoberShares.com Click link to Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MD6DFY5RUYT5A

You may have heard of Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, or Lorazepam. These are benzodiazepines and are prescribed for anxiety. Are they effective medicine or a scary drug? Do the calming benefits of these drugs outweigh the risks? Here to tell us more is Dr Eric Hansen from Sierra Tucson.

Everyone uses defense mechanisms. When we use them unconsciously, it is to protect ourselves from negative thoughts or feelings. So you might ask “Isn't it a good thing to have defense mechanisms?” To answer this question and more is Tom Cleereman, Director of Outpatient Services at Sierra Tucson.

Through education we put ourselves in a much better position to become an ally to those who are non-binary. Why would you we want to do this? To answer that question and more, we have David Cato, Clinical Director at Sierra Tucson. He is a certified Transgender Care Therapist and knows how important it is to consider the gender spectrum during treatment.

Are you familiar with the concept of “gender affirming care” in medical treatment? What about the unique mental health needs of this community? Do you know what all the letters in LGBTQIA+ stand for? Join us as today's guest, from the Sierra Tucson Treatment Center, explains these concepts and helps us better understand — and provide better mental health care to — members of the LGBTQIA+ population. To learn more or to read the transcript, visit the official episode page. Guest Bio David Cato, LCSW, TCT, SEP, began working at Sierra Tucson in April 2008 and has served many roles, beginning in the mailroom. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. He's a Somatic Experiencing® Therapy Practitioner (SEP), certified Transgender Care Therapist (TCT), and licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Cato completed his master's coursework through an internship at Sierra Tucson. He has worked with substance use disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, codependency, grief/loss, and trauma. Cato provides individual, group sessions, and consultations for residents. He's the clinical director at Sierra Tucson and a member of the executive leadership team. Cato enjoys presenting on topics such as trauma disorders and recovery. About the Inside Mental Health Host Gabe Howard lives with bipolar disorder and is a nationally recognized speaker and podcast host. He is the author of the book, “Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations,” available from Amazon; signed copies available directly from the author. To learn more about Gabe, please visit gabehoward.com.

Dr. Mallory Aye is a naturopathic doctor licensed in the state of California. She attended NUNM in Portland, Oregon for naturopathic medical school before completing her residency at Sierra Tucson in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Aye has also completed training in Pelvic Floor Therapy and offers both naturopathic treatment options and pelvic floor therapy for patients. She is passionate at helping people understand the connection between the mind and the body and has a holistic approach to optimizing physical and mental health. Dr. Aye Paracelsus Natural Family Health Center ------ Instagram

This episode features David Cato, Clinical Director of Sierra Tucson. Here, he joined the podcast to talk about the transgender issues in healthcare and how to make healthcare organiztions more inclusive.

Talking with Sarah Buino was a God Damn TREAT. A kindred spirit who has found so much purpose in guiding others to unlock their knowledge of self, and personal sense of growth. Her energy is uplifting, her wisdom is profound, and I know you want to get to this episode... So without further ado, let's get to it. Oh, have you left us a review yet? Wherever you listen to this podcast... It would sure help if you did. Let us know how you really feel there and help spread the word in the process. More about Sarah Buino: Sarah Buino, LCSW, RDDP, CADC, CDWF is a therapist, teacher, speaker and the founder of Head/Heart Therapy, Inc. She is a licensed clinical social worker, certified addictions counselor, NARM Therapist, and Certified Daring Way facilitator. She holds a masters degree from Loyola University in Chicago and specializes in shame, substance use disorders, and trauma. She has trained in a variety of therapy modalities including: NARM (neuro-affective relational model), sensorimotor psychotherapy, comprehensive energy psychology, psychodrama/experiential therapy, and shame-resilience. She uses each of these modalities as a framework to support resilience within her clients and create a space for self-knowledge and growth.Over the last decade, Sarah has gained experience in the social work field by supporting adolescents, adults, and families struggling with the difficulties of addiction. In 2014, Head/Heart Therapy was born and it quickly grew to be a successful well-respected group practice in Chicago.Sarah became part of Loyola University’s School of Social Work adjunct faculty in 2015 and Fordham University’s adjunct faculty in 2019. She is committed to supporting the newest generation of social workers to become passionate about and competent in working with substance use disorders.Sarah is also the host of a podcast called Conversations with a Wounded Healer, which examines the parallel path of healing self, while supporting our clients. She’s interviewed prominent guests such as Lissa Rankin, Dr. Laurence Heller, Hillary McBride, and Sera Beak.In 2019, Sarah was asked to host the podcast Transforming Trauma by The NARM Training Institute — a podcast about healing and thriving after trauma. She’s interviewed Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Richard Schwartz, and many other leaders in the field of trauma.In 2017, Sarah was honored by NASW’s Illinois Chapter by being recognized as an Emerging Leader. The Emerging Leader is an “early” career social worker who has demonstrated exemplary leadership, expertise, and dedication to the profession in the state of Illinois, whose contributions enhance practice knowledge and/or the capacity of the profession and the human service to obtain resources and influence. Other awards include the Humility Award (2014) from Sierra Tucson’s Gratitude for Giving event as well as the Rising Star Award (2018) from the Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals.Sarah has always valued authenticity as a critical component of whole-hearted living. Since hearing Dr. Brené Brown speak in the winter of 2009, she has been sharing the concepts of shame-resilience, authenticity, and vulnerability with her clients. She completed training with Brené Brown’s team in 2013 and is a Certified Daring Way facilitator (CDWF).Sarah is also knowledgeable about the benefits of various adjunct techniques for wellbeing, and is a certified Reiki Master. Reiki is a form of energy healing that encourages the release of oxytocin to reduce pain and increase the body’s ability to repair itself mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.In her spare time, Sarah is a musician and sings in musical groups around the Chicagoland area. She’s passionate about being the best version of herself and commits to a daily meditation and spiritual practice. She also loves tattoos and changing her hair cut and color often.You can reach Sarah by email at sarah@headhearttherapy.com. @headhearttherapy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The US Department of Veteran's Affairs reports that about 6 of every 10 men (or 60%) and 5 of every 10 women (or 50%) experience at least one trauma in their lives. Camille Drachman, Director of Clinical Education & Specialty Programming at Sierra Tucson explains, for those seeking or providing treatment, why trauma-informed care makes all the difference.

The stigma associated with borderline personality disorder (BPD) is well documented and undeserved. In this week's episode, Dr. James Seymour explains this complicated condition, discusses the “borderline” label, and explores the role past traumas may have in the development of BPD. Psychiatrist Dr. Seymour is the director of the Sierra Tucson's Chrysalis Program.

Today's conversation is with Dr. Mayday Levine-Mata, Program Director at Sierra Tucson Hospital in stunning, Tucson, Arizona. Sierra Tucson Hospital is dually licensed as both a Special Hospital and a Behavioral Health Residential Treatment Center for addiction and compulsive disorders. Dr. Levine-Mata is uniquely qualified to spearhead the leadership of programs at Sierra Tucson with her impressive resume and her focus to patient centered care, holism and the Heart she brings to her work. Sierra Tucson approaches addiction treatment with a cutting edge and ever evolving integrated, multidisciplinary team as the addiction treatment community continues to learn more about the multifactorial causes and best outcomes for the brain disorder and disease of addiction and related conditions. Join us for an uplifting and informative conversation about what's happening in this leading residential treatment facility.

Join Kristin and Carolyn as they discuss everything from social unrest, racism, eating disorders, and her incredible podcast that just joined Mental Health News Radio Network. Born in Houston, Texas, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross spent her childhood in San Antonio where as the oldest of five children, she comes from a long line of physicians and healers. Her mother’s father was a well-known physician in Bryan, Texas, who opened his own hospital and nursing school. His mother, Betty Love, was a Cherokee medicine woman.Dr. Ross wanted to be a doctor from the age of nine and worked many summers and vacations in her grandfather’s office, going with him on house calls, helping him deliver babies and learning how to dispense medications in his office pharmacy.Dr. Ross’s Medical BackgroundDr. Ross completed her undergraduate degree in Modern Foreign Languages at Purdue University and then was a full-time mother of her two older sons before returning to school to complete her Pre-Med requirements. She then went to the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Ross’s practice experience after medical school helped fuel her interest in understanding what makes people heal as she saw that most of her patients’ medical problems were related to lifestyle habits and the stresses of modern living.In searching for a better way to address these issues, Dr. Ross began to explore complementary and alternative therapies and the use of herbs and supplements for her patients. She then completed a residency in Preventive Medicine at Loma Linda University and set up practice in San Diego, California, where she eventually opened three women’s centers where she practiced primary care and office gynecology. Her women’s centers integrated the best of western medicine with complementary and alternative therapies such as yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, and nutrition counseling. She developed and ran The Anchor Program that offered a holistic approach for individuals with food and body image issues. The Anchor Program is a non-diet approach with a philosophy that health and well-being are everyone’s right no matter their size. During that time, she also served as the medical director of The Rader Institute’s inpatient eating disorder program.Dr. Ross’s Focus on Integrative MedicineDr. Ross’s own personal health crisis and the diagnosis of her mother with Alzheimer’s led her on a journey to healing in which her perspective about medicine changed and her desire to focus on integrative medicine led her to the University of Arizona’s Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Ross completed a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine, studying with Dr. Andrew Weil. Her path then led her to work as the head of the Eating Disorders Program and the Integrative Medicine Department at world-renowned inpatient hospital, Sierra Tucson where she pioneered the Integrative Medicine approach to eating disorder treatment. She currently works in private practice in Denver, Colorado, as an addiction medicine specialist and suboxone doctor who specializes in opioid addiction treatment. She also is a consultant for treatment centers across the country on eating disorders and integrative medicine.Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is a mother of three sons and has one granddaughter. She is also a nationally known author, speaker and expert in the field of Eating Disorders and Integrative Medicine. Her most recent book is “The Overcoming Binge Eating Disorder and Compulsive Overeating Workbook.” Other books include, “Healing Body, Mind and Spirit: an Integrative Medicine approach to the treatment of eating disorders” describing her own journey to healing and the miracles she found along the way. Dr. Ross has also developed a line of supplements as a result of her research, which are designed to support the recovery of patients with eating disorders and addictions.https://carolynrossmd.com

Now that we're in the middle of a pandemic, more people than ever are experiencing anxiety, especially those who struggled with mental health issues before COVID-19. And to make things even worse, many of our coping mechanisms, like going to the gym, have been taken away. Tune in now to better manage your anxiety!  Jasleen Chhatwal, MD, is Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Mood Disorders Program at Sierra Tucson, a premier residential behavioral health treatment center.

Camille Drachman discusses how Sierra Tucson cares for their own healthcare workers.

It’s Thursday and that means another action-packed episode of the realest talk on the internet–Real Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr. Will Cole. Dr. Cole is taking a few weeks off so today Jimmy is joined by Dr. Carolyn Ross. “Each new generation tries to excuse abuse when we realize that a lot of times it is generational in nature.” - Jimmy Moore “It’s unusual for people to do the hard work to deal with trauma in their life.” - Dr. Carolyn Ross Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is a nationally known author, speaker, expert and pioneer in the use of Integrative Medicine for the treatment of Eating Disorders, Obesity and Addictions.  She is the former head of the eating disorders program at Sierra Tucson. Dr. Ross consults with treatment centers around the country to help them develop successful eating disorder programs with the focus on treating dually diagnosed eating disorder clients. She currently has a private practice in Denver and San Diego specializing in treating eating disorders, addictions, and obesity. Listen in today to hear this fascinating conversation between Jimmy and Dr. Ross as they peel back the layers of childhood trauma and look at how these early experiences tend to affect people well into adulthood. For more information: www.carolynrossmd.com and www.findingyouranchor.com.

In this episode of A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast, I invite my Somatic Experiencing Practitioner from Sierra Tucson to discuss the many immediate and effective modalities I've used to heal my trauma. I discuss my own success stories with these holistic therapies and why they are so effective in healing trauma.

Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal is a board certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Sierra Tucson. Dr. Chhatwal focuses on treating the whole person, using psychotherapy, allopathic, neuro-therapeutic and integrative evidence- based treatments. She is active in the mental health community, and advocates for her patients, colleagues and profession through elected positions in the Arizona Psychiatric Society and American Psychiatric Association.  In today’s episode, Shay Beider welcomes Dr. Chhatwal to discuss her personal philosophy for healing, known as intentional evolution. She shares thoughts on the stigma surrounding mental health in India, and how it led her to the field of psychiatry. Dr. Chhatwal opens up about her own personal trauma with the tragic loss of her father, and shines light on her perspective that healing is an ever-evolving journey.    SHOW NOTES: Check out the Netflix show, City of Joy  As always, this podcast was created by Integrative Touch for Kids (ITK). ITK is working to change the way people experience healthcare. ITK supports families whose children have any type of special health or medical need. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. We have pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™ and reach 3500 people each year in both the hospital and community settings. We engage communities in support of families struggling with special medical needs and offer unique Telehealth programs during this challenging time.Thanks to the incredible support of our volunteers and contributors, families are able to receive our healing services free of charge.

This episode features Dr. Valerie Kading, CEO of the Sierra Tucson Group. Here, she discusses the mental health implications of the current pandemic, her best tips for aspiring leaders, and more.

In another heartfelt show, former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, David Rutherford, explores pathways of recovery for veterans and 1st responders. Join David as he welcomes 30 year retired Naval Officer, Lt. Commander Bill Reynolds to the show. Bill is the Red, White and Blue Program manager at the nationally renowned recovery center, Sierra Tucson. Bill and David discuss the devastating effects of careers that expose people to continual trauma and the cultures of addiction and abuse. These two dedicated Veterans attack head on, the various pathways of recovery when dealing with PTSD, TBI, childhood trauma, and all other related aspects to managing high risk professions. Award-winning Podcast Host, David Rutherford reignites his Froglogic Podcast by answering life's greatest questions. Listen to this former Navy SEAL Medic, CIA Contractor, best-selling author, and World Series Champion motivational performance coach, give his unique and profound insight about the human condition. www.teamfroglogic.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/froglogic-podcast/support

When your life is on the line every day you're at work you must expect a dramatic affect to your life outside of work. Police officers come in contact with civilians on average of 350 million times a year in the United States alone. Join Navy SEAL/ CIA contractor David Rutherford as he welcomes Brad W. to this week's timely show. Brad serves as a Law Enforcement officer in NJ. During his time in the LE profession, he has participated in several of the most dangerous and disturbing units known. He was in the Special Victims Unit, he has been a detective in the Narcotics Unit, as well as a member of an elite SWAT unit. Brad has recently felt the profound effects of PTSD and other mental health issues as a result of his exposure to the very worst elements within the human condition. With the help of his chief, Brad sought out focused help through a variety of programs around the country, including Warrior's Heart in TX, and Sierra Tucson in AZ. As police officers face unprecedented times, their need for assistance in resilience training is at an all-time high. Please tune in as Brad tells his incredible story of personal strife and committed healing. Award-winning Podcast Host, David Rutherford reignites his Froglogic Podcast by answering life's greatest questions. Listen to this former Navy SEAL Medic, CIA Contractor, best-selling author, and World Series Champion motivational performance coach, give his unique and profound insight about the human condition. www.teamfroglogic.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/froglogic-podcast/support

Note: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org The topic of this episode is a difficult one, but one that is very important in the context of employee mental health: suicide. What does HR do when an employee threatens suicide? What if they attempt it? What if they succeed? These troubling circumstances are more than a maybe. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States with over 47,000 Americans dying of suicide in 2017. For every successful suicide there are many attempts, and odds are that HR professionals will have to deal with a situation like this at their workplace at some point. In this episode, we feature two guests to discuss this important topic. The first is Andrew Adams, an attorney at Skoler Abbott (https://www.skoler-abbott.com) which operates out of Springfield Massachussetts. After receiving his undergraduate degree in marine biology Andrew enlisted in the United States Navy before eventually returning back home to Hampden County. For the next six years and throughout law school Andrew worked as a Correctional Officer for the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, until he left to pursue his passion for the law. In his final year of law school Andrew was a law clerk at a premier tort litigation firm in Connecticut, before finding his home at Skoler, Abbott. We also have with us Jamie Vinck, MC, LPC, NCC and Group Chief Executive Officer at Sierra Tuscon (https://www.sierratucson.com), a residential treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction as well as behavior health located in Arizona. Successfully Operating Acadia Healthcare’s Flagship behavioral health facility, Jaime, is the second female CEO at Sierra Tucson. Jaime has introduced groundbreaking outcomes measurement and recovery programs that have earned the facility top recognition within and outside the industry. The program, which provides support through an industry-leading app, helps individuals stay connected and engaged, while also providing one-on-one access to their own personal nationally-certified recovery coach.

This episode features Jamie Vinck, Chief Executive Officer of The Sierra Tucson Group. Here she discusses behavioral health, how COVID-19 is affecting mental and behavioral health, current trends in behavioral health regarding anxiety and addiction to social media, and more.

Today on the Toxin Terminator, we are joined by Dr. Carolyn Ross. She is a physician, the former head of the Eating Disorders Program and the Integrative Medicine Department at the world-renowned Sierra Tucson treatment center, a nationally known speaker, an author, and an expert in the field of integrated medicine. She is also the CEO and instructor of a 12-week online program called the Anchor Program.Join us as Dr. Ross shares her own stories about her life experience in dealing with mental issues, disorders, and addictions.Find out about:·      Addictions and various disorders·      Problems with the system in place surrounding addictions and disorders and alternatives to it·      The five levels of recovery:◦    Superficial behaviour◦    Emotional soup◦    Core beliefs◦    Body connection◦    Soul satisfaction·      Guidance and allowing yourself to heal·      Guided meditation Quotes:“It's like background noise: we don't notice it but it's constantly effecting us.”“When you have emotions, all of that comes of the body.”“And that is the deepest form of recovery you can have when you have that hook into life.”“When your life becomes more important and more interesting to you than your eating disorder or your addiction, then you will fully be in recovery.”“The very foods they crave are the ones they are most sensitive to.”Important Links and Mentions:·      https://yourfoodbattle.com/ ·      https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ACarolyn+Coker+Ross+MD++MPH&s=relevancerank&text=Carolyn+Coker+Ross+MD++MPH&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 ·      https://www.anchorprogram.com/ To listen to this podcast episode click here.Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aimee-carlson0/message

Today on the Toxin Terminator, we are joined by Dr. Carolyn Ross. She is a physician, the former head of the Eating Disorders Program and the Integrative Medicine Department at the world-renowned Sierra Tucson treatment center, a nationally known speaker, an author, and an expert in the field of integrated medicine. She is also the CEO and instructor of a 12-week online program called the Anchor Program.Join us as Dr. Ross shares her own stories about her life experience in dealing with mental issues, disorders, and addictions.Find out about:· Addictions and various disorders· Problems with the system in place surrounding addictions and disorders and alternatives to it· The five levels of recovery:◦ Superficial behaviour◦ Emotional soup◦ Core beliefs◦ Body connection◦ Soul satisfaction· Guidance and allowing yourself to heal· Guided meditation Quotes:“It's like background noise: we don't notice it but it's constantly effecting us.”“When you have emotions, all of that comes of the body.”“And that is the deepest form of recovery you can have when you have that hook into life.”“When your life becomes more important and more interesting to you than your eating disorder or your addiction, then you will fully be in recovery.”“The very foods they crave are the ones they are most sensitive to.”Important Links and Mentions:· https://yourfoodbattle.com/ · https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ACarolyn+Coker+Ross+MD++MPH&s=relevancerank&text=Carolyn+Coker+Ross+MD++MPH&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 · https://www.anchorprogram.com/ To listen to this podcast episode click here.Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's episode I interview Dr. Genovese, Chief Medical Officer for Acadia Healthcare, which operates a network of 585 behavioral health facilities with approximately 17,900 beds in 40 States, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico.Dr. Genovese is also the Medical Director of the Officer Safety and Wellness Committee of the FBI National Academy Associates and serves on the CMO Corporate Council of the Joint Commission. He is Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona and the former Chief Medical Officer of Sierra Tucson. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a member of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

What is irreverent growth? How do you get help for mental health when you aren't a part of the "just be positive and say affirmations" crowd? How do you find your peeps that will go deep with you and not be afraid of catching "negative cooties"? What does it look like to be irreverent and be conscious?Join our guests, Sarah Buino and Roxan McDonald, with our host Kristin Walker for a funny and profound discussion about all of the above!Sarah Buino, LCSW, CADC, CDWF is a therapist, teacher, speaker and the founder of Head/Heart Therapy, Inc. She is a licensed clinical social worker, certified addictions counselor, and Certified Daring WayTM facilitator. She holds a masters degree from Loyola University in Chicago and specializes in shame, substance use disorders, and trauma. She has trained in a variety of therapy modalities including: NARM (neuro-affective relational model), sensorimotor psychotherapy, comprehensive energy psychology, psychodrama/experiential therapy, and shame-resilience. She uses each of these modalities as a framework to support resilience within her clients and create a space for self-knowledge and growth.Over the last decade, Sarah has gained experience in the social work field by supporting adolescents, adults, and families struggling with the difficulties of addiction. In 2014, Head/Heart Therapy was born and it quickly grew to be a successful well-respected group practice in Chicago.Sarah became part of Loyola University’s School of Social Work adjunct faculty in 2015 and Fordham University’s adjunct faculty in 2019. She is committed to supporting the newest generation of social workers to become passionate about and competent in working with substance use disorders.Sarah is also the host of a podcast called Conversations with a Wounded Healer, which examines the parallel path of healing self, while supporting our clients. She’s interviewed prominent guests such as Lissa Rankin, Chris Grosso, Hillary McBride, and Sera Beak.In 2017, Sarah was honored by NASW’s Illinois Chapter by being recognized as an Emerging Leader. The Emerging Leader is an “early” career social worker who has demonstrated exemplary leadership, expertise, and dedication to the profession in the state of Illinois, whose contributions enhance practice knowledge and/or the capacity of the profession and the human service to obtain resources and influence. Other awards include the Humility Award (2014) from Sierra Tucson’s Gratitude for Giving event as well as the Rising Star Award (2018) from the Illinois Association of Addiction Professionals.Sarah has always valued authenticity as a critical component of whole-hearted living. Since hearing Dr. Brené Brown speak in the winter of 2009, she has been sharing the concepts of shame-resilience, authenticity, and vulnerability with her clients. She completed training with Brené Brown’s team in 2013 and is a Certified Daring WayTM facilitator (CDWF).Sarah is also knowledgeable about the benefits of various adjunct techniques for wellbeing, and is a certified Reiki Master. Reiki is a form of energy healing that encourages the release of oxytocin to reduce pain and increase the body’s ability to repair itself mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.In her spare time, Sarah is a musician and sings in musical groups around the Chicagoland area. She’s passionate about being the best version of herself and commits to a daily meditation and spiritual practice. She also loves tattoos and changing her hair cut and color often.www.headhearttherapy.comRoxan McDonald has dedicated herself to helping people find their voice both on the page and in their lives. She currently leads writing groups in Santa Cruz, Carmel, and Monterey. Roxan co-teaches with Ellen Bass at Esalen Institute. For fourteen years she was on the management team of two alternative high schools focused on serving at-risk youth. Roxan taught creative writing, poetry, and memoir writing in alternative schools and produced eleven anthologies of student writing. She has studied with Ellen Bass, Marcy Allencraig, Joseph Stroud, Barbara Bloom, Jessica Brown, and Andy Courturier. She is an alum of the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley, Breadloaf Sicily and is a member of Cheryl Strayed's Writers Camp. Roxan won the Mary Lonnberg Smith Award in poetry and her short stories, memoir excerpts, and poetry have been published in The Porter Gulch Review. She won the Eshleman Scholarship for the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley. Roxan received an honorable mention in nonfiction for the San Miguel de Allende Writers' Conference Writing Contest for an excerpt from her memoir. Roxan holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Education from California Institute of Integral Studies and an MFA in Creative Writing from Pacific University.www.roxannemcdonald.com

On the debut episode of the BHE Podcast, Jaime Vinck, CEO of Sierra Tucson Group, discusses a busy six months that has included the opening of a new behavioral healthcare building, the launch of a new individual treatment program with wraparound services, and the expansion of Sierra Tucson’s services by assuming management of multiple properties in California. Vinck also discusses her experience this summer traveling to the United Kingdom to give a presentation to members of Parliament on the harms of cannabis. Music credit: Straight Through by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

Courtney from Sierra Tucson joined Aaron at the Winter Symposium to have a conversation about the risks that alumni from their facility face and how can we better prepare our patients to re-enter the world.

Jim Davis of Sierra Tucson stopped by Aaron's booth at the Winter Symposium to discuss how walking the Labyrinth can be a metaphor for figuring out real life problems, giving a sense of patience and hope to those in recovery.

Carolyn Coker Ross   Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is an internationally known author, speaker, expert and pioneer in the use of Integrative Medicine for the treatment of eating disorders and addictions.  She is a graduate of Andrew Weil’s Fellowship Program in Integrative Medicine. She is the former head of the eating disorder program at internationally renowned Sierra Tucson. Dr. Ross is a consultant for treatment centers around the US who want to include her unique integrative medicine approach to help clients recovering from eating disorders and addictions.  She is the author of three books, the most recent of which is The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook.  Dr. Ross is the CEO of The Anchor Program™, an online coaching program for food and body image issues. She currently has private practices in Denver and San Diego specializing in Integrative Medicine for treating eating disorders, addictions, mood and anxiety disorders and food and body image issues.     Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is an author, speaker, expert in using Integrative Medicine for the treatment of food and body image issues and addictions.  She is board certified in Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine and is a graduate of Andrew Weil’s fellowship in Integrative Medicine. She consults with treatment centers around the US who want to include her unique integrative medicine approach to treat eating disorders and addictions.  She is the author of three books; the latest is The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook.  Dr. Ross is the CEO of The Anchor Program™, an online coaching program for food and body image issues.   www.findingyouranchor.com   www.carolynrossmd.com

As you begin to learn how your past affects your present life, you start putting the puzzle pieces together of why you feel the way you do, what your specific triggers are and where they stem from, why you struggle in certain areas of life, and a myriad of other things start to come into focus and you have these "ah ha" or "lightbulb" moments when suddenly everything makes sense.I've had many such enlightening moments during some very intense and difficult times in a therapists office, or working with a trauma informed coach. I can remember saying things like, "I never know that my self-esteem problems were because of being bullied. I didn't realize that my learning disability may very well have developed due to childhood trauma. The problems with my weight and issues with food are not simply some genetic family problem, but have been intensified and increased due to childhood sexual abuse and other trauma. The list goes on and on, and needless to say this revelation was both empowering and disheartening at the same time.Realizing that all of these struggles were not my fault, and were either caused by or greatly influenced by past trauma, could have taken me down a very dark road. To be honest, it did for a time. Sitting with that realization was difficult, but one of the ways that I began to work through it was to use these situations and this information as a learning experience. Something I could take, so that I could change the tide of what was ahead for me, rather than just accept that I destined to suffer and struggle in these areas for the rest of my life.One of the biggest hurdles that I continue to work through, is in the area of food, and because of this struggle I am always on the lookout for ways to discover and understand how the mind and body work in the wake of past trauma, and specifically in this case, with eating disorders, food struggles, and gaining weight.My guest today, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, joins me on the podcast to discuss the connection between trauma and eating disorders.Born in Houston, Texas, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross spent her childhood in San Antonio where as the oldest of five children, she comes from a long line of physicians and healers. Her mother’s father was a well-known physician in Bryan, Texas, who opened his own hospital and nursing school. His mother, Betty Love, was a Cherokee medicine woman.Dr. Ross’s own personal health crisis and the diagnosis of her mother with Alzheimer’s led her on a journey to healing in which her perspective about medicine changed and her desire to focus on integrative medicine led her to the University of Arizona’s Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Ross completed a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine, studying with Dr. Andrew Weil. Her path then led her to work as the head of the Eating Disorders Program and the Integrative Medicine Department at world-renowned inpatient hospital, Sierra Tucson where she pioneered the Integrative Medicine approach to eating disorder treatment. She currently works in private practice in Denver, Colorado, as an addiction medicine specialist and suboxone doctor who specializes in opioid addiction treatment. She also is a consultant for treatment centers across the country on eating disorders and integrative medicine. You can learn more about her practice, and how she got started in medicine, by checking out her bio on her website, CarolynRossMD.com I'm so honored to talk with Carolyn on the podcast, and dive a bit deeper into some of the struggles with food and weight that are not only close to my heart but affect so many who listen to the podcasts and read the blog posts both here and on SurvivinSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sPH8pMZ)

There is a direct correlation between adverse childhood experiences and the risk for developing addiction, eating disorders, weight issues and medical problems in adulthood. While the vast majority of us experience childhood trauma of some kind, those of us lucky enough to enjoy the social support of a strong family and/or an innate sense of resiliency may not develop addiction issues. But those of us who don’t are tasked with the deep, long-term work of healing. Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is an expert in the field of eating disorders and integrative medicine and the creator of The Anchor Program, an online practice that provides long-term support for people suffering from food addiction and body image issues. Dr. Ross is the former head of the Eating Disorders Program and the Integrative Medicine Department at the world-renowned Sierra Tucson treatment center, and she currently works in private practice with a focus on treating obesity, eating disorders and addictions. Dr. Ross is also the author of The Emotional Eating Workbook and The Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating Workbook. Today, Dr. Ross explains her interest in addiction therapy and integrated health, sharing the formal definition of addiction and the central defining commonality among them all. She walks us through The Anchor Program’s five-level approach to the treatment of food and body image issues, describing the significance of exploring the emotions that drive addictive behavior. Dr. Ross speaks to her decision to shift from an office-based to an online practice, discussing the prevalence of relapse in patients who lack long-term support. Listen in for Dr. Ross’ insight around how to broach the subject of addiction with a loved one you are concerned about and learn how to find the right treatment program if you need help overcoming an addiction yourself. Topics Covered [0:59] How Dr. Ross became and addiction therapist and integrated health doctor Family history of addiction Western medicine doesn’t always work [3:05] Dr. Ross’ definition of addiction Give over power to substance, behavior or belief Process addiction vs. substance abuse [4:50] How to identify when to seek treatment Lose agency (addiction in driver’s seat) Impacts relationships, work and health [6:49] The common theme among all addictions Rooted in childhood trauma that changes brain Loss of sense of safety, security or peace [10:51] Why some children survive trauma without developing addictions Innate resiliency Social support [13:07] The Anchor Program’s five-level approach to treatment Address behaviors (superficial level) Emotions that drive behaviors Core beliefs rooted in trauma Ground self in body Heal at soul satisfaction level [20:27] Dr. Ross’ insight on eating addictions Problem in how use food (not food itself) Coping strategy (i.e.: numb feelings) [22:04] Why Dr. Ross shifted from clinical work to an online practice Impossible to treat trauma in 30 days, relapse very common Provide long-term support for patients in treatment [26:01] Dr. Ross’ typical client Mostly women Realize something missing [29:35] What to do if you or a loved one may need treatment Express concern in healthy, kind way and offer to help Look for long-term approach and find credible program Learn More About Dr. Ross The Anchor Program Email carolyn@carolynrossmd.com Resources Dr. Ross’ Free eBook SAMHSA Books by Dr. Ross

In this episode of Waking Up Bipolar, Chris Cole speaks with Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, internationally known author, speaker, expert and pioneer in the use of Integrative Medicine for the treatment of eating disorders, addictions, mood and anxiety disorders, and obesity. Dr. Ross is a graduate of Andrew Weil’s Fellowship Program in Integrative Medicine, is the former head of the eating disorder program at internationally-renowned Sierra Tucson, and is a highly-revered consultant for treatment centers around the US. She is the author of three books including one of the first books on Binge Eating Disorder: The Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating Workbook and her recent book, The Emotional Eating Workbook. Her newest book, The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook was just released September 1, 2017. Dr. Ross currently has a private practice in Denver and San Diego. Dr. Ross comes from a Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating, Integrative Medicine approach that seeks to liberate, not oppress. I am tremendously grateful for her presence in my life, and the influence her expertise has had on my own location with binge eating disorder, addiction, and bipolar recovery. Check out Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross’s new book, The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook: How to Manage Cravings, Reduce Stress, and Stop Hating Your Body, on Amazon. Connect with Dr. Ross and her work at carolynrossmd.com JOIN THE DISCUSSION at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupbipolar Chris Cole hosts the Waking Up Bipolar podcast, focused on the intersection of bipolar disorder and spiritual awakening. He is the author of The Body of Chris: A Memoir of Obsession, Addiction, and Madness, inspired by his own journey of spiritual unfolding and mental health challenges. Chris Cole offers life coaching for any number of mental health conditions, specializing in bipolar disorder and spiritual emergence. Chris’s experience with addiction, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, psychosis, and spiritual emergency allows him to relate to a wide range of clients. He utilizes a holistic approach to mental health which views wellness in physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual domains. Learn more about Chris and his work at colecoaching.com. The Waking Up Bipolar podcast in now available on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts | apple.wakingupbipolar.com Google Play | google.wakingupbipolar.com Stitcher | stitcher.wakingupbipolar.com TuneIn | tunein.wakingupbipolar.com wakingupbipolar.com

Guests: Jaime Vinck and Tena Moyer, treatment COO and medical director My guests today are Jaime Vinck and Dr. Tena Moyer, who serve at the Arizona treatment center Sierra Tucson as the Chief Operations Officer and associate medical director, respectively. They discuss the presentation they gave at the Innovations in Recovery conference on the mature adult treatment experience and share how exploring cultural implications across generations at both the macro and micro levels can help them better meet the needs of these patients. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Sierra Tucson, visit http://sierratucson.com Music from this episode: "I Should Be Lost Without You" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com "Filaments" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/Filaments - Composer: Chad Crouch "Bagd" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Indie_Folk/Bagd - Composer: Chad Crouch "Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fit…ola/Ronny_1253

Dayna chats with Sierra Tucson's COO & Chief Clinical Officer Jaime Vinck concludes as they discuss the "The High Functioning Addict".    If you're just tuning in, or haven't listened in a while, Radio Rehab is a Daily Show with a brand new Episode dropped to you every weekday... Each week, Dayna will share stories and discuss topics around her experiences with addiction and recovery. For more from Sierra Tucson, you can visit their website www.sierratucson.com or Call 844-207-6488 To contact Dayna & Radio Rehab: Email - RadioRehab@Go-ToProductions.com Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - @RadioRehabDayna Text & Voicemail - 415-496-9511 Radio Rehab is brought to you by Go-To Productions, for more information visit www.Go-ToProductions.com

Dayna chats with Sierra Tucson's COO & Chief Clinical Officer Jaime Vinck in the first of this three part interview. Today, they discuss the various Warning Signs you should look out for when suspecting a loved one might have a problem with addiction.   If you're just tuning in, or haven't listened in a while, Radio Rehab is a Daily Show with a brand new Episode dropped to you every weekday... Each week, Dayna will share stories and discuss topics around her experiences with addiction and recovery. For more from Sierra Tucson, you can visit their website www.sierratucson.com or Call 844-207-6488 To contact Dayna & Radio Rehab: Email - RadioRehab@Go-ToProductions.com Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - @RadioRehabDayna Text & Voicemail - 415-496-9511 Radio Rehab is brought to you by Go-To Productions, for more information visit www.Go-ToProductions.com

Dayna chats with Sierra Tucson's COO & Chief Clinical Officer Jaime Vinck continues as they discuss "hiding techniques" addicts may use to cover up their disease and why they do it.  If you're just tuning in, or haven't listened in a while, Radio Rehab is a Daily Show with a brand new Episode dropped to you every weekday... Each week, Dayna will share stories and discuss topics around her experiences with addiction and recovery. For more from Sierra Tucson, you can visit their website www.sierratucson.com or Call 844-207-6488 To contact Dayna & Radio Rehab: Email - RadioRehab@Go-ToProductions.com Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - @RadioRehabDayna Text & Voicemail - 415-496-9511 Radio Rehab is brought to you by Go-To Productions, for more information visit www.Go-ToProductions.com

How many more people need to die before we get a handle on the opiate epidemic? We say NONE. The naltrexone implant is saving lives. Special guests are Dr Michael Genovese (chief medical officer at Sierra Tucson) and Chloe O'Reilly (director/ lead patient advocate at My Life Recovery Centers). To contact Radio Rehab:  Email - RadioRehab@Go-ToProductions.com Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - @RadioRehabDayna Text & Voicemail - 415-496-9511 Radio Rehab is brought to you by Go-To Productions, for more information visit www.Go-ToProductions.com