Positive Recovery MD

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It's not every day you get to be a fly on the wall for a heart-to-heart between a father and his children, but that's exactly what this week's episode of Positive Recovery MD offers. In a touching and transparent Father's Day special, host Jamie Demeris invites his children, Lauren and Dean, into the studio for a rare and meaningful exchange that spans generations, emotions, and lived experiences.

As the three of them share laughs, swap stories, and revisit pivotal memories, what unfolds is a raw and beautiful reflection on the power of authenticity, the scars and strength born of addiction, and the unshakable bonds of family.

Whether it's Dean sharing the lessons that shaped him or Lauren opening up about how recovery has touched her worldview, this episode is filled with moments that will tug at your heart and leave you thinking about your own relationships.

If you're looking for inspiration, connection, or just a reminder of how recovery ripples through generations in the most powerful ways, this one's for you.

Topics Discussed:

Healing families, building bridges, and creating space for healing
How emotional honesty in children reflects the generational impact of recovery
The value of leaning into diversity, discomfort, and finding your people
Emotional intelligence in kids: How vulnerability becomes a superpower
Understanding the choice between living in regret or teachable moments

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:09 A Personal Episode with Family

02:59 Meet the Kids: Lauren and Dean

04:16 Memorable Moments and Friendships

10:42 Life Lessons and Reflections

15:53 Yoga and Creating Habits

16:51 Memorable Birthdays and Funny Moments

17:33 The Question Game Begins

17:54 School Experiences and Diversity

20:06 Personal Growth and Confrontation

21:47 Reflecting on Work and Life

24:48 Deep Questions and Emotional Reflections

29:42 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude

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About Positive Recovery Centers:

Positive Recovery 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 combines the best of the past with the present, supporting our mission: Recovery is most effectively pursued when meaningful, intentional, and positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience, rather than negativity and shame.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

Call: 877-476-2743
Website: https://positiverecovery.com
Locations: https://positiverecovery.com/locations/

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In this special BONUS Mother's Day episode of Positive Recovery MD, host Julie DeNofa honors moms' unwavering love and resilience in navigating their children's recovery journeys. Through heartfelt stories from mothers in the Positive Recovery community, Julie shares moments of fear, courage, and transformation that come with loving someone through addiction.

Moms like Millie, Sandy, Carol, Kim, and an anonymous mother offer vulnerable reflections on letting go, setting boundaries, and never losing hope. These real-life experiences highlight the shared pain of addiction and the shared healing that recovery brings to families.

This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, healing is ongoing, and love plays a vital role in the journey. With insights on support, honesty, and self-care, this conversation offers comfort and connection for anyone walking alongside a loved one in recovery.

Topics Discussed:

Understanding addiction as a family disease, not a moral failure
Setting boundaries as an extension of love with structure, not rejection
Why support systems are vital for long-term healing
Holding onto the grace in the process of recovery that defies logic
A mother's strength is hope in the face of heartbreak
Why mothers should prioritize self-care and seek their own support
Staying informed, knowing the signs of addiction, and when/how to implement tools like Narcan

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Welcome to Positive Recovery MD

00:59 Mother's Day Reflections

03:21 Millie and Colleen: A Mother's Journey

08:35 Sandy and Chris: A Tale of Resilience

11:56 Carol and Steven: Overcoming Together

19:11 Kim's Perspective: Dual Recoveries

26:02 Anonymous Mom: Holding Onto Hope

27:57 A Heartfelt Letter from an Anonymous Alumni

31:18 Tips for Moms: Supporting Children in Recovery

36:01 Final Thoughts and Resources

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About Positive Recovery Centers:

Positive Recovery 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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

Call: 877-476-2743
Website: https://positiverecovery.com
Locations: https://positiverecovery.com/locations/

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In this episode of Positive Recovery MD, host Jamie Demeris sits down with Greg Walker, a husband, father, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate, who shares his extraordinary journey from addiction to freedom. With refreshing honesty, Greg opens up about the power of vulnerability, the strength found in community, and the peace he discovered through his relationship with God.

Greg’s story is one of second chances and spiritual transformation. From running a successful business to quietly battling a 21-year addiction to opiates and heroin, Greg sheds the layers of shame and isolation that once kept him trapped. What finally changed everything? A commitment to authenticity, a newfound faith, and a desire to walk alongside other men through their own healing.

Whether you’re navigating recovery yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that healing is possible, peace is within reach, and you are never alone. Vulnerability isn't weakness; it’s the key to building a life where you can truly flourish.

Topics Discussed:

Why vulnerability is the foundation for true connection and lasting recovery
The myth of perfection—and how showing up messy is often the bravest step
The spiritual turning point that reshaped Greg’s life, marriage, and mission
How relapse, setbacks, and shame don’t have to define your story
The problem with isolation: Why our secrets keep us sick
Defining meaning and purpose in your life that’s greater than you

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Positive Recovery MD

01:22 Meet Greg Walker: A Journey of Vulnerability

02:08 The Power of Vulnerability in Recovery

03:27 Greg's Personal Struggles and Triumphs

09:20 Finding Faith and Community

11:21 Overcoming Challenges and Helping Others

19:59 Greg's Mission and Current Endeavors

21:22 A Betrayal and a Test of Faith

22:02 Finding Peace Amidst Financial Struggles

22:16 Passion for Recovery and Helping Others

22:48 The Power of Vulnerability and Accountability

24:51 The Role of Community in Recovery

27:23 Gratitude and Its Impact on Wellbeing

29:29 Manifestation and Faith

31:39 The Journey of Recovery and Mentorship

35:15 Concluding Thoughts and Final Messages

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About Positive Recovery Centers:

Positive Recovery 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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

Call: 877-476-2743
Website: https://positiverecovery.com
Locations: https://positiverecovery.com/locations/

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Andrew Soren is the founder and CEO of Eudaimonic by Design, an advisory firm that partners with organizations worldwide to make work a place where people can bring their best to do good. He is a leadership coach, facilitator, and expert in applied positive psychology.

Andrew currently helps lead the International Positive Psychology Association and has been part of the instructional team in the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program for 12 years. He hosts his own podcast called Meaningful Work Matters.

In this thought-provoking conversation, Jamie, Julie, and Andrew explore the complexities of meaningful work and its impact on individuals and organizations. Grounded in the ancient Greek concept of eudaimonia, or human flourishing, they discuss how aligning work with values and purpose can lead to both personal fulfillment and professional growth. They also examine the emotional toll of deeply meaningful yet often underfunded roles—such as those in recovery and caregiving—and the challenges that come with sustaining motivation and well-being in these spaces.

Drawing on his extensive experience in organizational wellbeing and positive leadership, Andrew offers insight into the balance required to make meaningful work sustainable. The group highlights the importance of cultivating both individual resilience and supportive workplace cultures, emphasizing that change must happen on both personal and organizational levels. They also explore strategies for preventing burnout, maintaining boundaries, and fostering environments where people feel empowered to thrive

Jamie, Julie, and Andrew also provide actionable takeaways for integrating meaning and purpose into professional settings and everyday life. From the value of practical wisdom to the need for balanced living, this conversation is a powerful reminder that meaningful work isn’t just about what we do—but how and why we do it.

Topics Discussed:

Cultivating meaning within your work and life
Discovering your purpose, significance, and congruence
Compassion & connection with oneself to build strong relationships with others
Why “voice before choice” is key to designing a healthier, more human-centered system
Finding a balance between big, long-term goals, and small, daily, easily-achievable goals

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Meaningful Work

00:11 Welcome to Positive Recovery MD

01:10 Introducing Andrew Soren

03:13 The Dark Side of Meaningful Work

04:03 Exploring the Concept of Meaning

08:42 Challenges in Meaningful Professions

12:56 Organizational and Individual Solutions

21:32 Creating Shared Understanding in Organizations

24:35 Voice and Choice in Positive Recovery

25:57 The What If Statement: Becoming Your Most Onic Self

26:31 Aristotle's Eudaimonia and Modern Society

28:56 Balancing Work, Wellbeing, and Practical Wisdom

36:07 The Importance of Meaning in Life and Work

38:20 Maslow's Hierarchy and the Sailboat Metaphor

40:16 Struggles and Solutions in Recovery

43:35 Conclusion and Community Connection

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Podcast: https://www.eudaimonicbydesign.com/podcast

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About Positive Recovery Centers:

Positive Recovery 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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

Call: 877-476-2743
Website: https://positiverecovery.com
Locations: https://positiverecovery.com/locations/

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Cassandra Herman, LCDC, is a Substance Use Counselor at Positive Recovery whose journey into this field is as inspiring as it is personal. Cassandra's path has taken her from the outdoors of Michigan to radio broadcasting, living abroad and in Shanghai, running in 13 half marathons, and ultimately to the world of addiction recovery.

Her deep commitment to faith, family, and personal growth has shaped her perspective, not just as a mother who walked alongside a child struggling with addiction but as a professional who now helps others navigate their own path to healing.

In this episode, host Jamie Demeris sits down with Cassandra to explore the layers of strength and purpose that define her story—the endurance of a marathon runner, the unwavering love of a mother, the clarity of a morning mindset, and the deep belief in faith and positive psychology as tools for transformation.

Together, they dive into what resilience really looks like in daily life, how small habits and intentional movement can spark lasting change, and the ways families can support loved ones through addiction without losing connection. This conversation is a powerful reminder that recovery isn't just about surviving—it's about creating a life where you can truly flourish!

Topics Discussed:

Focusing on what you gain rather than what you give up
Shifting from a victim mindset to an empowered mindset
How agency and positive daily habits lead to long-term recovery
Focusing on character strengths and recognizing that joy is internal
The difference between resilience and post-traumatic growth
How connection builds the foundation for long-term change

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Positive Recovery MD

01:11 Meet Cassandra Herman: A Journey of Resilience

03:27 Cassandra's Radio Broadcasting Experience

05:34 The Power of Morning Routines

10:15 Cassandra's Path to Recovery Counseling

17:30 The Importance of Choice in Recovery

28:55 Focusing on Positivity in Recovery

29:35 The Role of Faith and Habit in Recovery

31:21 Building a Firm Foundation in Early Recovery

32:25 The Importance of Community and Long-Term Growth

35:39 Mindset and Physical Challenges

41:06 Living Abroad: Experiences in Shanghai

44:32 Navigating Family Challenges and Personal Growth

47:30 Reflections on Recovery and Life's Purpose

53:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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About Positive Recovery Centers:

Positive Recovery 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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

Call: 877-476-2743
Website: https://positiverecovery.com
Locations: https://positiverecovery.com/locations/

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Grif is a coach, speaker, mentor, and lifelong transformation student dedicated to inspiring mindset shifts and personal growth. With a career spanning over 35 years as an entrepreneur and technology executive, he has built and led high-performing teams while mentoring business leaders to reach their full potential.

Beyond his success in entertainment technology, Grif has been deeply involved in sober coaching, family recovery, relationship work, lay spiritual counseling, and grief facilitation for families who have lost a child. His passion for human development is rooted in a lifelong study of the human sciences, including a completed psychology major at the University of Texas.

Guided by the belief that true growth comes from adversity, Grif resonates deeply with Boris Pasternak's words: "I don't like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless, and it isn't of much value. Life hasn't revealed its beauty to them."

With extensive experience coaching and supporting individuals—from executives to those navigating addiction recovery—Grif brings a unique blend of wisdom, humility, and gratitude to his work. Whether guiding professionals toward leadership growth or helping individuals reclaim their lives, he remains committed to fostering transformation at every level.

Topics Discussed:

Beyond sobriety, embracing recovery as a beautiful, endless journey
Why community matters in finding healing and connection
Humility is something you seek out—or it finds you
Why recovery is more than abstinence; it’s a spiritual fitness
Reclaiming the power of choice in mind, body, and spirit
Tapping into the mind-body connection through breathwork and movement
Positioning yourself- mind, body, & spirit- to find the real you

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

Call: 877-476-2743
Website: https://positiverecovery.com
Locations: https://positiverecovery.com/locations/

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Tom’s journey has been anything but conventional. Having spent decades in prison, he found profound wisdom and resilience in the face of adversity. His experiences have shaped his perspective on redemption, trust, and the power of human connection. A devoted member of the recovery community, Tom attends AA meetings almost daily and remains deeply engaged in the principles of service and self-discovery.

Born and raised in Houston, Tom Dodson has dedicated his life to personal transformation and the pursuit of deeper connection. After getting sober in 1993, he reestablished a daily meditation practice that has remained a cornerstone of his recovery and spiritual growth. With decades of experience in substance use disorder treatment, Tom holds an active Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) credential and continues to guide and support others on their paths to recovery.

Beyond his work in recovery, Tom is passionate about live music and nature. He finds joy in the simple, unfiltered moments that life has to offer. His story is one of perseverance, growth, and the undeniable strength of the human spirit.

Topics Discussed:

Sobriety: the greatest act of self-love
Shifting our energy and emotion to live in amends
Redemption and resilience: returning back to love and connection
How recovery grants us permission to try something new
The ripple effect of aligning with your most authentic self

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

Call: 877-476-2743
Website: https://positiverecovery.com
Locations: https://positiverecovery.com/locations/

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Redefining joy and connection means breaking free from the idea that alcohol is essential to social fulfillment. When we create genuine human connection beyond the influence of substances, we can nurture authentic relationships and support individuals post-recovery. Our guest this week challenges the norms of traditional social spaces by creating experiences that foster genuine connection, inspiring hope for those seeking true meaning in their sober journey, through his work at Sans Bar.

Chris Marshall is a former substance use counselor turned entrepreneur and the founder of Sans Bar, the first non-alcoholic bar in North America, established in 2017. Prior to founding Sans Bar, Chris worked as a substance use counselor in Texas for eight years, dedicating his career to helping individuals navigate recovery and mental health challenges.

As a sought-after speaker, Chris has taken the stage at prestigious events including the Aspen Ideas Festival, South by Southwest, and Bar Convent Brooklyn. He is also a recognized mental health thought leader, with his insights featured in major outlets such as CNN, The New York Times, Men’s Health Magazine, and The Today Show.

Chris brings over 18 years of personal sobriety to his work, inspiring others through his lived experience and professional expertise. Residing in Austin, Texas, he shares his life with his wife and two children. He is the author of the forthcoming memoir Faster Than Light, an intimate exploration of mental health and substance use recovery.

Topics Discussed:

Helping individuals separate the trigger from their environment
Staying in love with the idea of sobriety
Having the courage and bravery to ask for help and continue to do the work
Creating experiences that make sobriety worthwhile
How discomfort can give us the tools for personal growth
The alcohol-free movement: disrupting the disease of addiction

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please 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/
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Imagine standing at a crossroads, watching a family weighed down by addiction, conflict, and trauma. It's a place where you may find yourself in this moment—unsure of how to move forward, yet realizing that fighting through the pain no longer serves you. Maybe you're in a place where you've recently discovered that true healing doesn't come from avoiding conflict or silencing the hurt but from working through it together.

If you're looking to find inspiration for your journey and learn how our guest has overcome many hardships through addiction and how this strength and resilience have fueled her 40-year dedication to helping others find hope, healing, and recovery, this episode is for you!

Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW, NCAC II, CDC III, SAP, is an Executive Consultant for NAADAC, the Association of Addiction Professionals, with over 40 years of experience in addiction services. She has held leadership roles, including Executive Director of the Danya Institute and the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center. Moreno Tuohy has directed programs addressing homelessness, poverty, substance use, and co-occurring disorders, as well as overseeing publicly funded centers that provide services from prenatal care to the elderly for more than two decades.

As an international and domestic trainer for over 25 years, Moreno Tuohy specializes in Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, Clinical Supervision, and Medication-Assisted Treatment. She is the author of Rein in Your Brain from Impulsivity to Thoughtful Living in Recovery. Cynthia has also developed numerous training programs and manuals on addiction treatment, leadership development, and community mobilization.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work and administration and is nationally certified in addiction counseling, and has focused on a variety of subjects, including (but not limited to) intensive outpatient and continuing care, gang intervention/ suppression/treatment, school intervention, workforce development plans, and the co-occurrence of poverty and substance use, as well as co-occurring disorders.

Topics Discussed:

Overcoming family challenges and healing in Recovery
Difference between fighting through conflict vs working through conflict
Effective prevention & intervention programs that focus on human connection
Why children thrive with trusting adult relationships who can guide them
Understanding trauma and how it affects children, adolescents, and adults
How to support counselors and global collaboration in addiction research

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Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rein-Your-Brain-Impulsivity-Thoughtful/dp/1616494670

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please 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/

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The beautiful thing about recovery is that it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. Each individual has their own unique journey and different strategies that work for them. The key to long-term success, though, lies in embracing a variety of tools and methods, allowing you to find what resonates most and keeps you moving forward.

In this conversation, Gust Host, Jamie Demeris and returning guest, Glenn Carosella, discuss the importance of understanding the deeper perspective behind your “why” and the inner-work it takes to find systems that work best for you. They also discuss the notion behind the biological understanding of addiction and why you have to keep doing the work to overcome the negative pathways.

Curious to learn more about our guest? Glenn Carosella, LCDC, holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. He is currently serving as an Outpatient Affiliate Manager in Katy, TX, and is an adjunct faculty member at Lee College. With a diverse background in addiction treatment, Glenn has held roles as a Recovery Advocate, Director, and Inpatient Counselor, bringing a wealth of experience to his work. He recently celebrated six years in long-term recovery on September 13th.

As a passionate educator, Glenn has also contributed to the field as a former educator with the University of Houston Charter School and has presented at key industry events, including the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP) luncheon in Houston and the Houston Employee Assistance Professionals Association. He has made his second appearance on the Positive Recovery MD podcast, sharing insights from his personal and professional journey in recovery.

Topics Discussed:

Why you can’t “outthink” addiction (but you can change your behavior)
How to navigate triggers, boredom, cravings, & distractions
Finding what fulfills your sense of meaning and purpose
The process behind building an intentional foundation in recovery
Getting reacquainted with your inner child
Identifying authenticity and uncovering who you are

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

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The journey from struggle to strength in recovery is one of profound transformation. What begins as a battle against darkness, uncertainty, and pain evolves into a testament to resilience, hope, and personal growth. In the midst of struggle, we often find the greatest opportunities for change—each challenge met with determination becomes a stepping stone toward a life of renewed purpose.

Our guest this week shares his gripping journey from addiction to sobriety, recounting his struggles with alcohol and drugs that began in his late teenage years, from hitting rock bottom and being arrested on his high school graduation night to undergoing a mini-intervention in college to finding his path to recovery and inspiring others to transform their struggles into strengths.

In 2006, one week shy of his 19th birthday, Mitch found himself in rehab for drug addiction. After spending time in rehab, halfway houses, and collegiate recovery programs, he moved to New York and made something special of his life. He started ‘Mitch Motivates’ after noticing the need for experienced, independent experts in the recovery community.

He has been in recovery since 2006 when he was only 19. For over 17 years, Mitch has been a leader and expert in addiction, recovery, sobriety, and mental health. In his book, “My Addiction, My Superpower,” Mitch shares his recovery journey in detail, in which he reveals the lessons he learned and breaks them down into twelve easy tips for anyone who has been impacted by addiction, mental health, or substance abuse.

Topics Discussed:

Honoring yourself (and others) by putting your sobriety first
The power of telling your story through positivity, honesty, and vulnerability
Why recovery requires our whole-hearted attention and letting go of our ego
Finding strength in overcoming failure and moving forward (resilience)
Keeping your sobriety simple and consistent for long-term recovery

Connect with Mitch Leff:

Email: mitch@mitchmotivates.com
Website: https://mitchmotivates.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchmotivates
All Social: @MitchMotivates

My Addiction, My SuperPower - Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRVQYQ4G?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_W7QFA919DB4GEE9KJGXY&language=en-US

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please 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
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Whether through small gestures or grand efforts, the act of helping others creates a ripple effect that can lead to profound and lasting change. Our guest this week has one clear mission for his life: to be helpful to others.

John Bruna, M.Ed., is the Co-Founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute. He is an author, educator, counselor, and mindfulness trainer. In addition to successful careers in counseling and education, John is a former Buddhist monk with over three decades of experience working in recovery. John has presented at TEDx, Google, Facebook, and conferences throughout the United States.

In this inspiring journey, John shares how the worst day of his life - losing access to his daughter due to his substance use addiction - led him down a life-long journey of self-discovery, discipline, and mindfulness. Because of the internal work - learning how to have a healthy relationship with himself and finding peace in recovery - he got his daughter back years later and became the father (and grandfather!) figure he always wanted to be.

Now, celebrating 40 years in recovery, John equips others with the tools to nurture new, positive thoughts, teaches them how to support the person they want to become, and helps them overcome negativity bias and remove suffering from their lives through mindfulness.

Topics Discussed:

Learning how to have a healthy relationship with yourself first
Becoming a Buddhist Monk and working alongside the Dalai lama
The difference between compassion and empathy
How compassion allows us to reduce long-term suffering
Recognizing every encounter as an opportunity for growth
How mindfulness can lead to a meaningful life

Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute

https://www.mindfulnessinrecovery.com/mirinstitute/

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please 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
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Education is one of our most powerful tools, especially as we approach International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st. In this episode, Dr. Jason Powers highlights the critical role that ongoing education plays in overdose prevention and recovery. He addresses the misconceptions and stigmas that often prevent people from seeking help or fully grasping the severity of an overdose. With this knowledge, we empower individuals to act swiftly in emergencies.

Dr. Powers also emphasizes that education goes beyond just recognizing the immediate signs and symptoms of overdose—it involves understanding the complexities of what happens during an overdose and the importance of a critical response. Tools like Narcan (naloxone) are invaluable in reversing opioid overdoses, but it's essential to be aware of both their benefits and limitations, including the potential for withdrawal symptoms after use.

Having the right tools, support, and understanding of substance use disorders and overdose, no matter the substance, can help individuals find the proper treatment and start their journey toward a healthier, substance-free life. By spreading accurate information, we can break down barriers and promote a more compassionate approach to overdose and recovery.

Topics Discussed:

Understanding what happens during an overdose
Dispelling myths and misinformation behind overdose
Pros and cons of Narcan and substance withdrawal
The importance of continued recovery education

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit our website or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

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Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006
Website: https://positiverecovery.com

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It seems like every family has been affected by substance abuse in some capacity. For many of us, it's a parent, spouse, child, or even a friend who has suffered from drug or alcohol addiction. Seeing firsthand the effects of addiction, though, often encourages us to help our loved ones be a guiding light for those lost in the darkness of addiction.

Recovery advocacy is about being the voice for those who can't speak for themselves. And this is precisely what led our guests to dedicate a lifetime to fighting for the policies that ensure everyone has access to the proper treatment they need.

Sherri Layton, LCDC, CCS, AADC, began working in addiction treatment in 1977. Sherri didn't initially set out to pursue recovery advocacy as her lifetime passion. But when she landed her summer job at the Houston International Hospital working on the drugs and alcohol substance unit, she instantly knew she wanted to make a difference in people's lives.

In 1992, Sherri began working for La Hacienda Treatment Center. Now, she is semi-retired, acting as the coordinator for La Hacienda's advocacy efforts, and is a powerhouse regarding recovery advice. She serves both statewide and nationally as Director of Public Policy and is Co-Chair of NAADAC's Public Policy Committee. She also serves on NAATP's Public Policy Committee and is on the Board of Directors for Texas' Association of Substance Abuse Programs.

In this conversation, Sherri and George Joseph discuss the importance of advocacy in addiction recovery, including the impact of laws like the federal parity law, the value of building relationships with legislators, and bridging the gap for new advocates and counselors. They both offer actionable insights for those interested in becoming addiction counselors or getting involved in advocacy, ultimately aiming to inspire more professionals to join and support the cause.

Topics Discussed:

Encouraging individuals to become recovery advocates and LCDCs
Navigating the challenges and gaps in our medical system
Current Issues and Legislative Efforts for Recovery Advocacy
Why relationships matter in helping individuals seek treatment
Ways to help restore families from the disease of addiction

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please 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
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Your past can be one of your greatest teachers. In fact, the best way to make progress is to know your starting point. For those in recovery, understanding where you come from, be it the experiences you've endured or the mistakes you may have made, plays a major role in your healing journey.

Acceptance of the past is the key to unlocking freedom in recovery. Once you've embraced your past, you're ready to take the next step toward healing and freedom. This newfound freedom allows you to shape a new life for yourself. But what does life look like after recovery treatment?

In this episode, Host Dr. Jason Powers answers your questions about returning to "normal" life and offers a few quick tips for life after recovery treatment. One of the most important things is leaning into what works best for you. While many of us share similar experiences, your healing journey is specific to you.

Not every aspect of recovery may speak to you, and that's okay. As Dr. Powers shares, the best way to find sobriety and continue this path of healing is to find meaning in "healthy" distractions—not ones that turn away from challenges but ways to help you grow despite them.

Whether it's journaling, meditation, gratitude practices, gardening, learning to play a new instrument, baking, or a variety of new skills and hobbies, finding what sparks joy and healing into your life is one of the greatest rewards from sobriety!

Topics Discussed:

The biggest challenges individuals face after completing treatment
How to know you have “recovered” from substance use
Learning to live on your own after addiction treatment
Why accepting your past allows you to take claim of your future
The journey of always becoming better than yesterday

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit our website or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

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The Phoenix is a national movement that builds on the power of community and belonging to change how society approaches addiction and recovery. Through hundreds of weekly sober events and activities, The Phoenix is creating safe spaces for all individuals to connect, build friendships, find support, and have fun in sobriety. What’s more, The Phoenix has a chapter dedicated to the Houston community! Our guest this week shares how she facilitated the Houston chapter and how it grew wildly successful in under 1 year.

Born and raised in Belton, Texas, Brett, a former teacher and coach, Brett Bagley is a Regional Marketing Specialist for The Phoenix, a national sober, active recovery community. In 2021, after graduating with her Master of Social Work degree from Western New Mexico University, Brett started The Phoenix's Houston chapter, and within a year, had grown The Phoenix Houston's community to over 3,000 members and more than 80 monthly Phoenix classes.

She is also a founding board member of the Party Sober Partnership, where she got to work closely alongside some recovery all-stars like George Joseph, Julie DeNofa, Devon Anderson, and David Sunday. In 2022, Brett moved into her marketing role and headed back to the East Coast to New Jersey. She is a mother of two, Bennett & Kyle, wife to Rob, an athletic director. An avid sports and music fan and community organizer at heart, Brett loves writing songs, playing sports, and coaching her boys' teams, and she enjoys being involved in the community in various ways.

In this conversation, Brett and Dr. Powers dive into the power of openness and vulnerability and honoring your emotions. They share how these qualities can deepen connections and build trust, making the path to sobriety feel less lonely. Brett and Dr. Powers also highlight how to protect your energy by holding healthy boundaries, building the strength to say 'no' without apologizing and the transformative power of gratitude, showing how it can boost positivity and resilience.

Topics Discussed:

Bridging the gap between physical and mental health for optical health
Why inclusive language matters in mental health
Creating a safe space for support and allies in recovery
Celebrating humanity by honoring our similarities
Encouraging others to overcome shame in their story

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newjerseybrett/
Website: https://thephoenix.org/

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

Call: 877-476-2743
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When it comes to addiction, it’s important to remember that it is a family disease. When one person in the family struggles with addiction, it impacts everyone - the turmoil, pain, and confusion it brings ripple through every relationship, leaving no parent, sibling, or spouse unmarked. There is good news, however - Families can and do heal together.

If you have a loved one who is struggling with addiction, you may find yourself asking the question, “How can I navigate this tumultuous journey without falling into the trap of enabling my loved one?” The importance of family involvement in the recovery process cannot be overstated. When families commit to healing together, they can break the cycles of pain and rebuild trust and connection.

In this podcast takeover, Julie DeNofa, President of Positive Recovery Centers, and Colleen Hargrove, LCDC, Outpatient Manager at PRC—Round Rock, discuss the various family roles in addiction and how to support your loved ones on their journey to recovery. Be sure to tune in as Julie and Colleen explore the delicate balance between providing support for recovery and enabling addiction, offering practical tips and real-life examples of families who have successfully navigated this path.

Topics Discussed:

Why family involvement is a vital part of addiction treatment
Setting healthy boundaries for yourself while instilling hope for others
Why addressing the root causes is more effective than fixing the symptoms
Learning how to talk to your kids about addiction and recovery
The difference between enabling and supporting your loved ones

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

Call: 877-476-2743
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In today's fast-paced world entire of instant gratification, men often find themselves caught in the relentless pursuit of chasing short-term pleasures, from alcohol and drugs to unhealthy relationships and risky behaviors. While society sells the notion that these quick fixes will bring happiness and fulfillment, these fleeting moments of satisfaction can quickly spiral into a cycle of dependency and self-destruction, masking deeper mental health issues that remain unaddressed.

But what if there was a way to break free from this cycle and pave the way for long-term recovery and genuine happiness? Our guest this week, Alex Palmer, joins Dr. Powers as they normalize the conversation of men's mental health.

Alex leads marketing and business development for Positive Recovery and is a passionate advocate for men's mental health. He hosts the Fellowman Podcast and is working his way through grad school to eventually become a therapist working with men experiencing similar mental health challenges to those he's worked through.

In this conversation, Alex and Dr. Powers explore the principles of the 12-step program and how they can be transformative tools for managing anxiety and depression. They also discuss why men have difficulty showing their emotions and how to create a liberating environment for men to feel safe enough to be vulnerable with one another. Click play to learn more about men's mental health and the interconnection of mental health and addiction.

Topics Discussed:

How the 12-step program can be beneficial for mental health
Why healthy, supportive relationships matter for men’s health
Re-wiring your brain through Positive Psychology
How untreated mental health issues can manifest into self-medication
Breaking the cycle of chasing short-term pleasures for long-term recovery
Therapeutic healing properties of spending time in the wilderness

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajmpalmer/
The Fellowman Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fellowman-podcast/id1554539897

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please 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/

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Does drinking alcohol affect your sleep? Can alcohol cause inflammation in the gut and lead to an unhealthy gut microbiome? How can I increase longevity and wellbeing in my life? If you find yourself asking any of these questions, we’ve got the expert on how to live your healthiest life possible - and it all comes down to four basic principles: sleep, diet, exercise, and community.

Dr. Harold Minkowitz, a board-certified anesthesiologist who has devoted a large component of his professional career to Clinical Research, which he began during his residency. With his focus predominantly on investigating novel therapies to control pain, Dr Minkowitz has also held a number of academic positions within the University of Texas where he has also authored medical book chapters, has been involved in about 300 clinical trials, has authored about 200 peer-reviewed papers and abstracts, and has lectured extensively nationally and internationally.

Currently, Dr. Minkowitz is working as a full-time clinical researcher, evaluating new therapies in pain management, as well as new drugs to be used in the operating room. His interest in longevity began about ten years ago when he started feeling sluggish, out of shape and overweight and he realized there had to be a better way to live his life – thus began his research into longevity, health and diet.

Topics Discussed:

Sleep's role in memory, learning, healing, and restoration
The negative side effects of alcohol on your mind and body
How alcohol contributes to an unhealthy gut microbiome
Why community is the most important aspect to longevity
Finding a balance between sleep, diet, exercise, and relationships

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please 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/
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In this special Mother's Day episode, Julie DeNofa highlights five fantastic women who have walked through recovery and how motherhood, whether being a mom themselves or how their mother loved them through addiction, has shaped who they are today. Each woman has their own unique and powerful story and we are honored to share their inspiring stories of courage, redemption, forgiveness, and renewal.

At Positive Recovery Centers, we want to celebrate every mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and maternal figure for their constant nurturing care, unconditional love, and tenacious spirit - the ongoing gifts that empower future generations. Additionally, and with much love, we also want to pause to remember the mothers who are no longer physically with us. Their absence leaves an indelible mark on our hearts, and while we celebrate the joy of motherhood, we also recognize the ache of loss.

To every mother out there, whether you are in the midst of recovery, have navigated past challenges, or have supported someone through their struggles, know that your role is pivotal. With all its trials and triumphs, being a mother has the unique power to transform not only our children but also our own lives.

Topics Discussed:

Releasing shame in addiction to pursue redemption in recovery
Learning to parent teens through leading by example
The greatest joys of motherhood and learning how to be present
What it means to be a woman and mother in active recovery
Building stronger relationships with your children and spouse through sobriety

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Want to receive the daily Positive Intervention from Dr. Powers’ Positive Recovery Daily Guide? Subscribe here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery.

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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit our 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

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Did you know mindfulness and meditation are helpful practices that empower your mind? In this episode, Host Dr. Jason Powers shares that about 80% of individuals he sees being treated for substance use disorders also struggle with a co-occurring mental illness as well. However, there is nothing to feel ashamed of. Many of us struggle with mental illness in some capacity, such as anxiety, depression, or a variety of other mental illnesses.

Since mental illness and substance use disorder are so closely related, Dr. Powers shares that "if you're not treating addiction and mental illness, you're not treating either." The truth is, when helping individuals with the underlying reasons behind substance use, we have a significantly higher chance of assisting them to fully recover.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month (and beyond), we want to destigmatize mental illness and addiction. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, we are here to help! Please call us at 877-697-1383 to speak with a substance use professional today!

Topics Discussed:

Why treating mental illness and substance use disorder go hand-in-hand
The many brain health benefits of meditation practices
Learning to practice mindfulness BEFORE an anxiety attack
Integrating healthy coping skills to empower your mind
Recognizing mental illness from an objective and non-judgement standpoint

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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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit our 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

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Addiction treatment has evolved significantly over the last few decades. With the change in substance use patterns comes the change in how we help individuals recover from substances. From understanding how opioids impact brain function and the side effects of drug use to understanding the effectiveness of early prevention and equipping individuals with the right tools for long-term treatment, we can thank much of the advancements in addiction medicine to our special guest this week.

In this conversation, Dr. Powers and George Joseph are joined by a true pioneer in addiction medicine, Dr. Mark S. Gold. Revered as "The Godfather of addiction medicine," Dr. Gold is a renowned Addiction Medicine Expert, Speaker, Author, Professor, and Researcher with extensive accolades and credentials. Starting his career in translational neuroscience in 1972, Dr. Gold's theories have changed the [addiction] field, stimulated research, and led to new treatments.

With over 40 years in the addiction treatment space, Dr. Gold has developed models for understanding the effects of tobacco, cocaine, opiates, and other drugs, as well as food, on the brain and behavior. As an inventor, Dr. Gold's work has resulted in many patents, from his first, clonidine use in opioid withdrawal to his most recent on the use of anti-addiction medications in the treatment of hedonic overeating and the use of central site photoplethysmography, medication Administration and Safety Granted in 2018.

To read more about Dr. Mark Gold and his contributions to the addiction treatment industry, you can learn more at his website: https://www.drmarkgold.com/about-dr-mark-gold-world-renowned-addiction-medicine-expert-doctor/

Topics Discussed:

Understanding the waves of addiction to better support the addicted individual
The relationship between overdose risks, early prevention and treatment
Why language matters and how to de-stigmatize drug addiction
The underlying issues behind self-prescribed Naloxone
Why long-term treatment is the most effective and sustainable approach

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Want to receive the daily Positive Intervention from Dr. Powers’ Positive Recovery Daily Guide? Subscribe here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery.

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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please 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/

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It’s no secret that relationships play a pivotal role in our recovery. While building resilience starts at the heart of wanting to overcome challenges and bounce back from relapse, having a strong support system is what often guides us back to health. If resilience is a reflection of who you are at your core, then relationships act as the mirror that allows you to see your true self.

In this conversation, Dr. Powers is joined by co-host George Joseph, with special guest Dr. Robert Hilliker. Dr. Hilliker's extensive 20-year career in addiction and mental health is marked by his profound dedication to fostering hope within clinical settings, co-founding The Lovett Center and Ethos Behavioral Health Group. In his educational journey, from earning a Master's degree at the University of Houston to completing a Ph.D. at the Institute for Clinical Social Work in Chicago, Dr. Hilliker has laid the foundation for his influential roles across several renowned institutions. Notably, his collaboration with Dr. Brené Brown at The Daring Way LLC and his leadership roles at The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston and The Menninger Clinic highlight his significant contributions to the field. Currently, as the Chief Clinical Officer of Ethos Behavioral Health Group, he continues to shape the future of mental health care.

Innovation in clinical practice and education forms a cornerstone of Robert's work, evidenced by his Pilgrimage curriculum and Logos Groups, which reimagine treatment and community-based therapy. His commitment extends to teaching psychiatry residents at The University of Texas McGovern Medical School and leading groups at the Baylor College of Medicine. Recognized for his integrity and impact on the field with awards from the Menninger Clinic and the Houston Business Journal, Robert's life in Houston with his family mirrors his professional ethos, blending care, dedication, and a vision for transformative mental health practices.

Topics Discussed:

Why resilience is heavily influenced by your support system
Understanding Hope as a relationship construct
The power of asking tough questions
How to recognize Post-Traumatic Growth in your recovery
Getting clear on your values and aligning your behavior with them

Connect with Robert Hilliker:

Website: www.prairierecovery.com
Concierge Behavioral Healthcare: https://logosgroups.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theprairierecovery/

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Want to receive the daily Positive Intervention from Dr. Powers’ Positive Recovery Daily Guide? Subscribe here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery.

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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please 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/

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Let's talk about whole health. While there isn't a "one-size-fits-all" approach to health, incorporating a healthy balance of mental, physical, and spiritual well-being is guaranteed to jumpstart your health journey. No matter what this looks like for you, whether you prefer a more protein vs. plant-based diet, hitting it hard at the gym vs. walking your dog around the neighborhood, or yoga and meditation vs. journaling and prayer, the three pillars of health - mind, body, and soul - are essential to not just your recovery journey, but your overall health and wellness.

In this episode, you'll get an inside look into Dr. Powers's daily habits, which have guided him to the healthiest version of himself yet. Dr. Powers shares how he found emotional balance when he first started his yoga journey, the many benefits of daily sauna time, and how meditation led him to observe negative thought patterns objectively and toward a journey of self-acceptance.

Building on these foundations, Dr. Powers also discusses the role of community and support systems in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, highlighting how connection with others can provide motivation, accountability, and a sense of belonging. When you surround yourself with others on a similar journey, you create an enriching experience that everyone can benefit from.

Topics Discussed:

Emphasizing self-acceptance as a foundation for progress
How physical balance can shape your emotional balance
Focusing on an enriching diet & daily exercise for healthy living
Meditation's role in overcoming negative mental patterns
Why social connections are your best resource for personal growth

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Want to receive the daily Positive Intervention from Dr. Powers’ Positive Recovery Daily Guide? Subscribe here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery.

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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit our 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/

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What would your life look like if you strived to be 1% better each day? Imagine the compounded growth over time, transforming not just your physical well-being but your mental health, your relationships, and your approach to life's challenges. Our guests this week share how the small, incremental steps guide us toward becoming the best version of ourselves!

In this conversation, Dr. Powers is joined by Sean and Zach Pappert, AKA The MEEF Twins. MEEF stands for Motivating Everyone to Enjoy Fitness, and that's exactly what Sean and Zach plan to do! Sean and Zach want to help everyone around them feel good about their bodies and live a healthy lifestyle, both mentally and physically.

Their fitness journeys began on opposite sides of the eating spectrum. Through their own individual fitness journeys and the lessons they have learned along the way, they have become the best versions of themselves and want to inspire others to do the same. If you're looking to create small goals in your life to achieve big achievements, then this episode is for you!

Topics Discussed:

What it's like to be on opposite ends of the disordered eating spectrum
Why we need to open the discussion around mental health
Having a "pennies in the bank" mindset
Overcoming intimidation in the gym
Re-writing your story to create a healthier future

Connect with the MEEF Twins:

Website: https://meeffitness.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/meeffitness/

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YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Additional Links:

Want to receive the daily Positive Intervention from Dr. Powers’ Positive Recovery Daily Guide? Subscribe here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery.

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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please 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/

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Addiction. Sobriety. Relapse. Shame… repeat. Sound familiar? If you’re caught in the throes of addiction, odds are you’ve been here before. For many of us, the shame cycle keeps us locked in our addiction. The problem with shame is that it warps our understanding of guilt and takes it a step further by making us feel like we’re a bad person rather than simply making a bad decision. But we want to remind you that there is a way out. There is a path toward healing.

In this conversation, Dr. Powers is once again joined by George Joseph, CEO of Positive Recovery Centers, as they discuss the importance of continued treatment on the recovery journey, why relapse doesn’t mean you’re broken, and the personal growth it takes in asking for help.

The biggest takeaway from this powerful conversation? That you’re not alone in this journey and that there are people willing to lend a helping hand because they’ve been there. You’re not too far gone, and you’re not broken - your disease of addiction just makes you think you are. There is hope, and there is freedom on the other side of sobriety.

If you’re ready to break the shame cycle, then this episode is for you!

Topics Discussed:

Dispelling common myths behind addiction
Releasing shame around relapse and asking for help
Why community matters for a successful recovery
Recognizing addiction as a disease and treating it accordingly
Spreading hope and freedom through personal testimony

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YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Additional Links:

Want to receive the daily Positive Intervention from Dr. Powers’ Positive Recovery Daily Guide? Subscribe here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery.

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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please 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/

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Struggling with addiction can often leave us feeling unworthy of love, isolated on a path marred by our past mistakes. However, this perception couldn't be more misguided. The reality is that no matter our past actions or who we were, embarking on a journey toward self-love can be the most transformative experience.

In this official Season 2 launch of Positive Recovery MD, we're thrilled to welcome back George Joseph, CEO of Positive Recovery Centers, alongside our host, Dr. Jason Powers.

As they discuss the critical choice of self-love and compassion over the burdens of shame and guilt, Dr. Powers shares a powerful message that for people with an addiction, it's about the journey of feeling worthy enough for self-love and to be able to accept love.

While self-love may be the hardest challenge we've yet faced and the hardest thing to ask of others, George reminds us that love is a profound healer. Love grants us the strength to forgive ourselves, surpass our self-imposed limitations, and forge meaningful connections with others.

From the warmth of self-love to the challenges of emotional growth, this episode unpacks the role of love in overcoming addiction and cultivating a healthier, happier life.

Topics Discussed:

The internal work required to overcome self-sabotage
Why you need self-compassion to overcome guilt and shame
How drug and alcohol addiction inhibit the ability for love to grow
The risk of vulnerability (and the bravest question you can ask)

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Additional Links: Want to receive the daily Positive Intervention from Dr. Powers’ Positive Recovery Daily Guide? Subscribe here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery.

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.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please 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/

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Have you ever had someone light the flame of greatness within you? You know, that person who seems to have the magical power of mirroring your strengths back at you even when you can't see them in yourself? If you've ever had the fortune of having someone like that, then you know the kind of power that holds. When people constantly empower us and remind us of our strengths, we feel confident in who we are. This week's guest has the gift of helping others follow their curiosity and passion in a way that allows them to recognize their greatest strengths.

Andrew Soren is an ICF-certified coach through the Co-Active Training Institute and is the Founder and CEO of Eudaimonic by Design, a global network of facilitators, coaches, and advisors who share a passion for well-being and believe organizations must be designed to enable it. Together they harness the best of scholarship and years of experience to advise organizations and design systems that unlock potential and bring out the best in people.

For the past 20 years, Andrew has worked with some of the most recognized brands, non-profits, and public sector teams to co-create values-based cultures, develop positive leadership, and design systems that empower people to be their best. From marketing and human resources to brand revitalization, leadership development, and co-creating a high-performance culture, Andrew has a knack for business leadership and nurturing relationships.

By applying positive psychology and finding gratitude every day, Andrew can help people figure out their own path in life. Who is Andrew at his best? Helping others become their very best.

Topics Discussed:

The power of appreciating the awe and wonder around us
Unlocking your greatest potential to become your best self
How practicing Positive Psychology helps us recognize greatness
Implementing gratitude in your daily routine
How to cultivate and nurture positive relationships

To purchase your very own Positive Recovery Quality Connection Cards, simply email us at store@positiverecovery.com today!

Connect with Andrew on Social:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsoren/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmsoren

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
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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 is the Addiction Medicine Specialist, Creator of Positive Recovery, and the Host of 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.

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True or false: Positive feelings towards aging can increase your life by up to 8 years longer. Our guest from Wyoming is practically shouting from the rooftops, "IT'S TRUE!". If you blame things on your age and feel diminished in your daily living, it can literally shorten your life. The secret to embracing getting older? Surrounding yourself with solid relationships, practicing gratitude, and admiring the modern miracles of life.

Deborah Healy Hammons, Consultant, Creative Writer, former PBS TV Producer, and former Minority Whip for the Wyoming House of Representatives, has a knack for seeing beauty all around her, even in mundane tasks. In our conversation, Deborah likened driving in rush-hour traffic to seeing a flock of birds communicating in sync. We may all have our own responsibilities and meetings to attend, we’re all genuinely heading in the same direction, same flow of traffic.

She even shares her love for having a real, live person helping her check out at the grocery store over scanning at the self-checkout line because it allows her to bond with the person standing before her. When people generally try to avoid such arduous tasks, Deborah fully embraces them.

When it comes to living happier, more fulfilling lives, Deborah shares that appreciating the world's beauty allows us to cultivate a positive mindset and embrace the joy of living in the moment. And while we can't stop the world from turning and stop ourselves from getting older, we can simply age gracefully.

Topics Discussed:

How to implement positive aging
The relationship between our feelings and how they contribute to longevity
Creating a healthy environment to thrive
The importance of social networks and connecting with others
Why we want to feel valued (and how to value others)
How driving in traffic is like a flock of birds in communication.
Learning to admire modern miracles of life

To purchase your very own Positive Recovery Quality Connection Cards, simply email us at store@positiverecovery.com today!

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
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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.

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Honoring people with love and respect has always been one of Julie DeNofa’s greatest strengths. Serving as the President and original partner in the creation of Positive Recovery Centers and the Co-Host of Positive Recovery MD, it’s evident that Julie has always been passionate about seeing others thrive in recovery. With over 25 years of experience helping families recover from substance use disorder, it’s no secret that Julie truly has a heart for people.

In this conversation, Dr. Powers chats with Julie about her career path, from psychiatric nursing to nurturing families, and what it means to find deeper meaning and connection with others.

When asked, “Who are you at your best?”, Julie shares a heartfelt moment between her and a loved one battling fear and uncertainty after facing a sudden loss. By simply honoring them at that moment and unconventionally showcasing love, Julie was able to help her loved one find peace and healing. It’s no secret that Julie has an entirely selfless and giving heart, even if it means putting her own struggles aside. She truly exemplifies what it means to nurture others.

And while many joys come from helping others, Julie will tell you that her greatest joys in life, above all else, are her three children.

Topics Discussed:

Difference between Risk vs. Protective factors
Understanding addiction as a family disease
Viewing spirituality as an inter-connectedness with the world
Helping families find connection and healing through recovery
Letting yourself be loved

To purchase your very own Positive Recovery Quality Connection Cards, simply email us at store@positiverecovery.com today!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
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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.

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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

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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.

American Dirt (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel

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A common misconception about recovery and living life sober is that you can’t have any fun without substance use, especially during the Holiday season. But that certainly couldn’t be further from the truth! We’d argue that the holidays are even more fun sober. You can wake up feeling guilt-free, cherish the memories from the night before, and there’s no dreaded hangover.

Looking to ring in the New Year and begin 2023 on the right foot? Then you’re in for a real treat as our guests, Sarah Bolton and Bree Brown, Co-Founders of Sober Eve, Houston’s ONLY Soper Pop-Up Night Club, share with us how to embrace New Year’s Eve without the temptation of champagne being passed to you at midnight.

Bree Brown, Director of Business Development for Cypress Lakes Lodge and Co-Founder of Sober Eve, has worked in the behavioral health industry since 2015. Her passion for the work has only multiplied over the years. Beginning in mental health primary treatment, she has now focused on Co-occurring treatment and helping connect communities to much-needed resources.

You may remember Sarah Bolton on Episode 25, where she talked about How to Master the Gift of Giving. Sarah sits on the Board of Directors for the Houston Chapter of the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals and is also the chair of the Spectrum Conference. Sarah has worked in business development for both local and national treatment centers and has also facilitated Mindful Art Programs for residential treatment centers. Now, she’s back to share the incredible work she and Bree are doing with Sober Eve. Be sure to reserve your spot on New Year’s Eve. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Topics Discussed:

The strength of eaning into difficult decisions rather than avoiding them
Finding ways to connect with others through recovery
Learning how to have fun on New Year’s Eve without alcohol
How setting clear, healthy boundaries strengthens your relationships
Showing up as your best self - boldly and authentically

Resources:

LEARN MORE ABOUT Sober Eve: https://sobereve.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberevehtx/
KHOU*11 Sober Eve Segment: https://www.khou.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-houston/houstons-only-sober-pop-up-night-club-can-get-your-year-off-to-a-healthier-start/285-22b4a270-ff31-4978-aa43-82c9d1930a9e
The Loved Ones Left Behind (Nonprofit): https://thelovedonesleftbehind.com/
Throwback to Ep. 25: https://open.spotify.com/episode/020EB9lqRXbJCkUZ9ooivl

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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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by returning guest Casey Arrillaga, LMSW, LCDC. Casey is the Co-Host of the Addiction and the Family podcast, a Counselor at InMindOut Emotional Wellness Center, and a Therapist at Windmill Wellness Ranch. Casey is also the Author of two books, “Spirituality for People Who Hate Spirituality” and “Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions.”

With years of experience working with people of all kinds who have trouble using substances or behaviors compulsively, Casey helps them find healing from personality disorders, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and uncomfortable behaviors. He also has helped thousands of families heal and grow together through his podcast and by conducting hundreds of family workshops.

Casey comes with a positive, strengths-based approach that helps everyone involved see that they are good people struggling with difficult conditions. Casey believes everyone deserves relief from that struggle, and he takes joy in assisting others to learn to heal, grow, and ultimately soar.

Topics Discussed:

Breaking down spiritual transformation outside of a religious lens
Recognizing a sense of connection greater than ourselves
How spirituality can provide us hope and healing through recovery
Redefining spirituality for those who aren’t spiritual
Bringing people together through community

Connect with Casey Arrillaga:

Website: https://www.recoverytreemedia.com/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Spirituality-People-Who-Hate-Primer/dp/1737981521

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
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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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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Emotions are a central part of how we operate day-to-day. It’s in our human nature to feel emotional and be sensitive to different aspects of life. We all have strong feelings, and sometimes, we don't know what to do with them. Our guest today shares how to manage these strong emotions and feelings in a healthy way.

This week, we are talking with Arlina Allen, Life & Recovery Coach, Founder of Sober Life School, and Host of the award-winning Recovery podcast, “The ODAAT Chat Podcast.” Arlina has been sober since 4/23/94, married for 25 years, and is a mother of two amazing boys.

Her class "Reinvent-How To Rebuild Self-Esteem & End Self-Sabotage" is being taught to those who've suffered from low self-esteem, codependency, workaholism, and many other issues. It is also being taught in the CA and AZ Prison Systems to help provide healthy coping skills to inmates before they are released.

In this episode, Arlina shares her personal recovery journey and how she was able to find freedom in expressing her emotions in a healthy way. We discuss why living in guilt and shame is detrimental to the recovery journey and how to shift our mindset around our past experiences. Arlina also shares the importance of gratitude and how it allows us to be present with our emotions.

Topics Discussed

The various feelings and emotions those in recovery face
How to manage “big feelings” in a healthy way
The importance of resolving resentment to live a life of empathy and compassion
Learning to live a meaningful life outside of guilt and shame
Why the positive intention of gratitude and love leads to a fulfilling love

Connect with Arlina Allen

Website: http://www.soberlifeschool.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/odaatchat
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odaatchat/

Additional Resources

Reinvent Self-Esteem Course http://www.selfesteemcourse.com
The ODAAT Chat Podcast http://www.odaatchat.com

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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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What if surrendering to your current addiction meant winning your future recovery?

What if being honest about your struggle meant finding a breakthrough?

Our guest shares his journey with alcohol addiction and how he finds freedom through humility and surrender.

This week, we are talking with MLB Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell about Addiction Recovery. This week, we are talking with MLB Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell about his Addiction Recovery. Jeff shares with us that despite fame and success, no one is immune to addiction. But, Jeff shares how sobriety has allowed him to leave a legacy of hope for adolescents in addiction.

Jeff Bagwell is an American former professional baseball first baseman and coach who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) playing career with the Houston Astros.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of honesty in sharing your story and struggle. Jeff reminds us that when we are honest with ourselves and where we are at, this strengthens our recovery. When we have a strong community to help guide us along the way, we are able to make healthier and safer choices.

Topics Discussed

The gift of humility and how it allows us to help others
Overcoming shame and guilt during recovery
Leaving a legacy of hope for adolescents in recovery
The power of being honest with your story and struggle(s)
How finding community leads to breakthrough

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook 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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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.

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In this encore presentation, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are speaking with Dr. Joe Galati, M.D., about alcohol addiction, liver transplants, and Dr. Galati’s passion for helping his patients find healing and recovery.

A native of Long Island, New York, Dr. Joe Galati was raised in a family where good nutrition and family were ways of life. Today, his practice, Liver Specialists of Texas and the Metabolic Liver Center (Fatty Liver Disease Clinic), is devoted to the care of patients with all facets of liver diseases, obesity, fatty liver, and related disorders.

He received his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University and attended St. George’s University School of Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Galati was an Intern and Resident in Internal Medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center-Brooklyn (formerly Downstate Medical Center)/Kings County Hospital Center, one of the premier teaching hospitals in the country. He remained an additional year in the department to assume responsibilities as the Chief Medical Resident in the Department of Medicine. He traveled to Omaha, Nebraska, to perform his gastroenterology and hepatology transplant fellowship at the University of Nebraska.

Dr. Galati and his family came to Houston and the Texas Medical Center in 1994. Dr. Galati is a national and international speaker and founder of Your Health First Education, a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide education and support to the public, raising awareness about liver disease, obesity, alcohol abuse, nutrition, disease screening, and early intervention.

Since 2003, Dr. Galati has created consumer-oriented radio programming on health and wellness, producing and hosting “Your Health First,” a one-hour radio program each weekend, heard on iHeart Radio’s 740 am KTRH. When he’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Galati is an avid photographer and is a board member of the Entrepreneur’s Organization, supporting entrepreneurs in all corners of the world.

In this episode, Dr. Powers, Julie, and Dr. Galati explore the stigma(s) behind alcoholism and why ethicists believe there is no difference between healing various illnesses. Dr. Galati also shares with us the importance of eating healthy foods that fuel our bodies.

Topics Discussed:

Why believing in yourself is essential to achieving your goals
Balancing both physical and emotional healing within addiction
Ethics around treating patients with various health issues
The stigma around alcoholism and liver transplants
Recognizing food as fuel for the body

Connect with Dr. Joe Galati:

Website: https://drjoegalati.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjoegalati

Learn More About Dr. Galati’s Work:

Eating Yourself Sick (book) https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Yourself-Sick-Obesity-Diabetes/dp/159932914X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525385765&sr=8-1&keywords=eating+yourself+sick
Liver Specialists of Texas https://www.texasliver.com
Entrepreneurs’ Organization https://hub.eonetwork.org

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ Facebook 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: The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

Eating Yourself Sick: How To Stop Obesity, Fatty Liver, And Diabetes From Killing You And Your Family

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This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa chat with Jesse Tucker, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Founder and Provider of Carencia. Carencia is Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Clinic that specializes in the care provided by nurse practitioners that address Recovery through Psychiatry-Informed Care and Psychotherapy.

Prior to Carencia, Jesse started his career in Pediatric Psychiatry, where he met his beautiful wife in the Inpatient Unit (they say you shouldn’t find romance in the inpatient unit, but it has worked out so far). He transitioned to Addiction Treatment, where he had the opportunity to serve in many administrative and clinical capacities, including as the Regional Director of Nursing. He has presented on Mental Health and Addiction topics for various local and national conferences and roundtables.

When he is not working at Carencia or helping the community through his services, he is spending time with his beautiful wife and three amazing children. Jesse enjoys being active in outdoor sports such as biking and hiking and likes to spend time reading and traveling.

In this episode, Jesse shares the problem with addiction that is commonly overlooked, the importance of seeing opportunities during hard times, and why talking about Mental Health is one of the best things we can do for those struggling.

Topics Discussed:

Why rebuilding relationships is essential to Recovery
The truth about Spiritual Growth and Sobriety
How Covid-19 opened the door for TeleHealth
Thriving past Post-Traumatic Growth
Destigmatizing Mental Health Disorders & normalizing Mental Health

Connect with Jesse Tucker

Website: https://www.carencia.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarenciaMentalHealthcare
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carenciamentalhealth/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carencia/

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook 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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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Tollemache. Recently headlining the Sober Recovery committee’s Addicted to Comedy, Sarah Tollemache is a sketch writer who has been a professional comedian for over a decade and is often described as dry, quirky, and hilarious. Starting in Houston, Texas, Sarah quickly made a name for herself when she was named ‘Best Local Comedian’ by the Houston Press and later was the winner of the prestigious Houston’s Funniest Contest.

After being featured on consecutive seasons of NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’ Sarah took her talents to New York City. Since moving to New York, Sarah has been named one of the Top 20 Female Comics to Follow on Twitter by the Huffington Post. In 2017, she appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, followed by another late-night appearance on the Late Late Show with James Corden. She has also appeared on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle.

When she’s not touring comedy clubs around the country, she can be seen regularly at the Comedy Cellar and New York Comedy club in New York City. You can also now check out her new special, Voluptuous Boy, on YouTube. Be sure to tune in as Dr. Powers, Julie, Jamie, and Sarah take a deep dive into the beauty of recovery, overcoming guilt and shame, and finding community through comedy.

Topics Discussed:

Finding the ease of everyday life through recovery
Letting go of what you can’t control and finding joy in what you can
The best way to help our loved ones by simply holding space for them
Just showing up and being our complete, whole selves without judgment

Connect with Sarah Tollemache:

Website: https://www.sarahtcomedy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stollemache/
Podcast: https://www.sarahtcomedy.com/ladyjourneypodcast

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook 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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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This week, we are talking with Randy Grimes, Baylor University Graduate and an award-winning 10-year veteran of the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Spending nearly 20+ years battling an addiction to painkillers developed while treating career-

related injuries, Randy now uses his inspiring story of recovery and his 10+ years in the addictions industry. As an Interventionist and founding advocate at Athletes In Recovery, Randy helps victims recover from drug and alcohol abuse.

One of Randy’s leading reasons for helping athletes recover from their substance use is due to the gripping reality of inauthenticity with injuries on the playing field. As we discuss what it’s like to suffer in silence, we find that there is a huge stigma attached to athletes and how they deal with their pain. Whether it’s a physical injury or mental health, athletes are often led to put on a fake face for their fans.

Randy shares how easy it is to hide the pain on and off the field and what it’s like to feel alone in your addiction. As Randy shares his personal story with humility and honesty, he transforms the narrative to focus on prevention, intervention, and treatment for substance use disorders and other health challenges. Join us as we dive into what led to Randy’s ultimate recovery and his heart behind helping others along the way.

Topics Discussed:

Unhealthy stigmas behind professional athletes’ injuries
Overwhelming emotions behind hiding your pain and struggle
The harsh reality of hitting rock bottom and losing your identity
Breaking the stigma behind asking for help
Accepting people where they’re at

To learn more about Randy Grimes and his recovery journey, follow Athletes in Recovery https://proathletesinrecovery.org. And be sure to check out Randy Grimes’ new book, Off CenteRX, “An All-American Story of Desperation to Deliverance” https://www.amazon.com/Off-Center-Addiction-Redemption-Professional/dp/0984591761

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

Off Center: A Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, and Redemption in Professional Football

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This week, Dr. Jason Powers is joined by Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D., LCSW-R. Dr. Kardaras is an Ivy League-educated psychologist, best-selling author, internationally renowned speaker, and an expert on mental health, addiction, and the impacts of our digital age. He was a professor at Stony Brook Medicine and has developed clinical treatment programs all over the country. Dr. Kardaras is also the founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Maui Recovery in Hawaii, Omega Recovery in Austin, and the Launch House in New York. He is also a frequent contributor to Psychology Today and FOX News and has appeared on Good Morning America, ABC's 20/20, CNN, the CBS Evening News, PBS, NPR, and FOX & Friends.

Dr. Kardaras is the author of the best-selling "Glow Kids" (St. Martin's Press, 2016), the seminal book on the clinical, neurological, and sociological aspects of Technology Addiction (Smart Phones, Video Games, Social Media, etc.), which has now been translated into 10 languages. In his book, "How Plato and Pythagoras Can Save Your Life" (Conari, 2011), Dr. Kardaras uses philosophy to help work with and treat young people who are struggling with an existential crisis. You can also pre-order his latest book, “Digital Madness: How Big Tech is Driving Our Mental Health Pandemic-and the Ancient Prescription for Sanity,” which explores the revolutionary research that reveals technology's damaging effect on mental illness and suicide rates―and offers a way out.

Be sure to tune in as Dr. Powers and Dr. Kardaras explore the modern addiction to digital escapism, the problem with black and white thinking, and how too much technology is affecting our mental health.

Topics Discussed:

How screens are shaping our minds and the mental health crisis
The REAL problem with polarization and black & white thinking
How digital media feeds into ecocentrism by responding to immediate needs
Understanding shame in the appropriate setting as a natural human emotion

Connect with Nicholas Kardaras:

Email: drk@omegarecovery.org
Website: http://www.drkardaras.com

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Helena Washington, M.Ed., LCDC, ICADC, MAC. Helena is a licensed addiction specialist, mental wellness, behavioral health diversity authority, and media contributor with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and preserving family systems. Due to Helena’s clinical rooting in mental health, her passion is working with a holistic and collaborative approach to mental wellness and educating communities, organizations, and corporations. She has worked for treatment programs, in corrections, and acute care settings, as a clinician and program manager, and for many years in private practice.

She obtained her Bachelor Degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Grambling State University and her Master’s Degree in Counseling in 2001, from Bowling Green State University, with a focus on brain trauma, addiction, mental and emotional health, physical wellness, diversity, adolescent, and women’s concerns. As a CBT/DBT trained practitioner, Helena is also trained in Trauma & Grief Component Therapy-Adolescents and Adults, a part of the Texas Children’s Collaborative Group for Trauma Care and Trauma Informed Care.

Presently, she runs her private practice and behavioral health consulting firm, BraveBird Recovery and Wellness, PLLC, in Houston, Texas. Additionally, Helena is the current President Houston Chapter Texas Association of Addiction Professionals Board ( State of Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, governed by NAADAC); on the Houston Harris County Office of Drug Policy; former Board of Directors, Liberian Association of Greater Houston, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.

This dedicated mother of three, and grandmother of one, immigrated to the United States from Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa, as a child. She describes her greatest professional success as being an integral partner in the process of healing that takes place in those living with disruptive behavioral health challenges and promoting family preservation.

Topics Discussed:

What it means to practice a holistic and collaborative approach
Learning how to set healthy boundaries with your loved ones
Post-Traumatic Growth: letting go of grief to find peace
Helping others recognize their bravery to live the best lives possible

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Steven W. Murphy. Steve has been in the chemical dependency field for over 34 years and is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (License 4923) and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor(1299-0900). His experience includes both direct clinical and administrative functions in Inpatient treatment centers, Outpatient treatment programs, Group practices, and Corrections services. Steve has a long history in addiction counselor training, consulting, and counseling for adults, adolescents, impaired professionals, and criminal justice clients.

He started contacting probation and parole departments in 1983 to offer services to criminal justice clients who needed help overcoming addictions. He was the owner of Alamo Recovery Centers, Inc., which contracted with state and county criminal justice departments to provide outpatient services as an alternative to incarceration from 1994 until 2001. They opened 3 offices and were treating 250 clients per month.

He was also the president of the Bexar County Treatment Coalition – an agency comprised of local inpatient and outpatient treatment programs focused on maintaining high-quality services to criminal justice clients from 1998 to 2002. Steve was the coordinator of Celebrate Recovery, a Christian 12-step program that encompasses all forms of addiction, from 2002 until 2005.

Steve is currently in private practice at Alamo City Treatment Services providing evaluations for anyone arrested in any state for alcohol or drug-related incidents, custody issues, the Board of Nursing, Pharmacists, Doctors, Dentists, CPAs, Attorneys, Clergy, FAA INS, Department of Defense.

He was the director of the San Antonio branch of the Institute for Chemical Dependency Studies, a proprietary school, training students to become Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors from 2004-2015, and is the Director of Addiction Counselor Training School in San Antonio since 2016, and the Houston school opened in 2019.

He is currently an intensive outpatient program affiliate of Positive Recovery, LLC. The intensive outpatient program provides 9-14 hours per week of education, individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. Positive Recovery - San Antonio is part of a large network of drug and alcohol treatment providers offering 1 inpatient hospital and 11 intensive outpatient service agencies throughout Texas, based on the 12 steps and Positive Psychology.

Topics Discussed:

How spirituality is a powerful force in our lives and in recovery
Shifting the perspective from “I have to” to “I get to”
Using the Positive Recovery approach to find solutions
Learning to slow down, take a pause, and stay present

Connect with Steve Murphy:

Call: (210) 541-8400
Email: steve.murphy@positiverecovery.com
Counselor Training - San Antonio: https://www.facebook.com/myacts.training/
PRC - San Antonio: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoverySanAntonio/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-murphy-65310931/
Alamo City Treatment Services: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alamo-City-Treatment-Services/147340145696530

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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“Light is the symbol of truth.” – James Russell Lowell

Although our past may include days of darkness, when we shed light on our past mistakes, we illuminate our future. By acknowledging our past, taking ownership of our mistakes, and bringing light to the darkness, we are able to pave the way for others to do the same. This week’s guest on Positive Recovery MD shares her recovery journey and how she encourages women to pursue a meaningful life worth living.

Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Kendal Garza, President, Owner, and Head of Operations of Breathe Lodge, a sober living home for women. Kendal also works part-time as the Customer Service Coordinator for Ameriprise Financial. She’s a proud wife and mother of three, and her mission in life is to help other women become stronger in their recovery and provide a safe support system for growth. Kendal is also in recovery from heroin and is celebrating one year sober as of February 23rd, 2021.

During their conversation, Kendal shares the power of taking ownership of our past mistakes and why actions speak louder than our words alone. Kendal also shares the importance of paving the way for women in recovery and what it means to instill truth and light into her children’s lives.

Topics Discussed:

Growing in Spirituality and understanding a Higher Power
The Power of Abstinence through Recovery
Learning to forgive yourself as a woman and mother
How we can diminish the power of our past mistakes

Connect with Kendal Garza:

Call: 832-804-0073
Email: breathesoberliving@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breathesoberliving/

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Joseph Gorordo. Joseph is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor who has been in substance abuse treatment since 2009. In long-term recovery since 2008, Joseph is also the Vice President of Business Development for Recovery Unplugged, Former President of the Austin Chapter of the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, and current President-Elect for that same organization.

In 2019, Joseph was awarded the Terry D. Hale Professional of the Year award and has built and developed various programs, including Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Extended Care Programs. Joseph also co-hosts the Talksicology Podcast, a weekly live discussion on mental health, addiction, and recovery.

During their conversation, Joseph shares how he never felt like he fit in growing up, leading to experimenting with drugs and alcohol. However, drugs and alcohol quickly became his identity and consumed his life. After years of justifying his addiction, stealing money from his mom to pay for drugs, and trying to live up to the facade of living a rockstar movie lifestyle, Joseph knew he needed to make a change.

In long-term recovery, Joseph now creates opportunities for others to find their way back. He recognizes how helpless many families feel when witnessing their loved ones struggling with addiction and provides resources to help them on their road to recovery. Joseph says the greatest thing recovery ever gave him was a loving family. By assisting individuals with their addictions, he can extend that same love and gratitude.

Topics Discussed:

Great lengths families often go to help loved ones facing addiction
Why a strong community is essential to our recovery journey
Learning to forgive others by learning to forgive yourself
Why living a double life catches up with us when battling addiction
The greatest gift recovery can give us

Connect with Joseph Gorordo, LCDC:

Website: https://www.recoveryunplugged.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joseph.gorordo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinsoberdad/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/422YfzhbHRBMiKJXfs1uva

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Ava Profota, CSW-S, CSAT-S, CMAT-S. Ms. Profota is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT), certified multiple addictions therapist (CMAT), and supervisor for all three credentials. She practiced and supervised clinical services in a residential SUDs center for six years & treated multi-addictions and co-occurring diagnoses, and launched a clinical track for sex and love addiction & family of origin trauma. In addition to CSAT training with Patrick Carnes, she has trained with Pia Mellody in childhood developmental trauma resolution & studied the work of Bruce Perry, M.D., who recently wrote a book with Oprah on childhood developmental trauma. Ava founded Inner Loop Counseling in 2010 to treat trauma & addictions in an IOP. Ms. Profota was voted Counselor of the Year by the Houston regional Texas Association of Addiction Professionals.

Topics Discussed:

How early pain, trauma, & our environment can affect our developmental brains
The effectiveness of brain-based trauma interventions
Understanding somatic experiencing, EMDR, and brainspotting
Where trauma lives in our brains and bodies
Advanced resourcing in brain spotting (Positive energy, feelings, & thoughts)

Connect with Ava Profota, LCSW-S, CSAT-S, CMAT-S:

Website: https://innerloopcounseling.com

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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This week, Dr. Jason Powers is joined by Tanya Kraege APSW, CSAC, MSW, CCAR Coach, CCAR Trainer, WICPS Trainer. Tanya is a Crisis Worker at Journey Mental Health and she is the Drug Poisoning Prevention Team Manager at Safe Communities MDC. She specializes in working with people with substance use challenges, women using substances during pregnancy, trauma, relationships, and mental health challenges. Tanya has worked in mental health and substance use for 14 years and currently oversees Recovery Coaches and Certified Peer Specialists who work in various environments in Dane County, Wisconsin, to support people with substance use challenges and affected families.

Over the past few years in this role, Tanya has secured grant funding to design and implement a Salesforce-based recovery practice management solution that has increased productivity by 40% in peer provider management and has given her the flexibility to serve over 1600 people in her community. Tanya also works as a crisis worker at Dane County Crisis and consults around the Country regarding anti-stigma work and peer provider programs. Tanya played a role in the Health Care Task Force on Safe Opioid Prescribing by participating in the academic detailing program for working with clinicians on co-prescribing Naloxone with opioid prescription medications.

In addition to being a Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, and community advocate, Tanya is also a Recovery Coach, Recovery Coach Trainer, and Certified Peer Specialist Trainer. She uses her story of addiction and recovery to help others gain hope and insight into new ways of living.

Topics Discussed:

Healing from childhood trauma through recovery and therapy
The journey of authenticity and learning to love yourself
Rooting for the underdog and rising from the ashes of our past
Recognizing privilege and learning from others' experiences

Connect with Tanya Kraege:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-kraege-92572b53/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TKraege

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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This week, Julie DeNofa is joined by Jill Robin Payne, MA, LPC-S, LCDC. Jill is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency counselor who is also Certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAGALA). She is also a Wife and Mother to her one son, Taylor, and resides in Houston, Texas, where she maintains her private practice. Jill is heard weekly on a local radio station commenting on the intersection of current events and social psychology. She also has appeared numerous times on both national television and radio.

During her over 40 years of work experience in the Mental Health field, she has given numerous lectures and taught a college-level Behavior Modification course as an adjunct professor. She has written two books on relationships, "Meeting People; It's Not a Game" and "Bempathy®- Looking thru Children's Eyes to Simplify Communication," and continues to work with diverse people with various issues.

As a published author and motivational speaker, Jill works to empower individuals in the choice and meaning of their relationships. Jill has lectured in seminars and symposiums across Houston, Texas. She has contracted at pain clinics and partial hospitalization programs throughout her career as a psychotherapist to facilitate stress, pain, and anger management programs and provide cognitive behavioral therapy.

Jill is a member of the American Counseling Association, Houston Alumnae Chapter of ZTA, Texas State Society, and a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Topics Discussed:

The many benefits of Equine Psychotherapy
Differences between Empathy and Sympathy
Unpacking the Three Types of Personalities
Finding motivation that drives you toward your goal(s)

Connect with Jill Payne, MA, LPC-S, LCDC:

Website: https://jillrobinpayne.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JillRobinPayne/

Additional Resources:

Bempathy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LGNR1YB
Meeting People; It’s Not A Game: https://www.amazon.com/Meeting-People-Its-Not-Game/dp/131268237X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430070953&sr=8-1&keywords=jill+payne

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Clifton Gillock, Co-Founder of KICPOPS, an award-winning ice popsicle company that uses locally sourced, healthy, and natural products. Aside from being a husband, a father to a new baby girl, and a business owner, Clifton is also an Executive Committee Board Member at Archway Academy and is in long-term recovery.

Clifton shares with Dr. Powers and Julie how he got introduced to alcohol and opioids as a teenager and what eventually led to his sobriety. Clifton owes his recovery to his mom and family for supporting him through his opioid addiction and why sobriety is the most challenging yet rewarding thing he has ever experienced. Dr. Powers, Julie, and Clifton also discuss the importance of keeping a positive outlook on life and taking time to appreciate how far we have come on our own recovery journey.

Topics Discussed:

Why having a solid support system is essential to recovery
Understanding addiction as a "Family Disease" & how to recover together
How addiction keeps us in a cycle of "Chasing the next high"
The Power of a Spiritual Awakening

Connect with Clifton Gillock:

Website: https://www.kicpops.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifton-gillock-25839754/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Jason Powers is joined by George Youngblood, LCDC, ADCIII, CCS. George is the Chief Executive Officer at Teen and Family Services and the founding Board Chairman of the Association of Alternative Peer Groups. He has been successfully counseling adolescents and families for over twenty years and will celebrate 30 years of uninterrupted sobriety.

George has provided training for the staff of several local school districts, including Spring Branch ISD, Katy ISD, and Houston ISD. He has provided outcome research for Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center. He has also been a guest lecturer at Case Western, University of Texas, Texas Tech, and St. Thomas Universities.

George has had frequent appearances with local media to educate the community on issues related to substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. He has also trained hundreds of counselors and other mental health professionals on adolescent-specific counseling approaches. George received the 2012 Addiction Professional of the Year and Member of the Year awards from the Houston Chapter of the National Association of Addiction Professionals in 2013.

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Topics Discussed:

Why community is essential for Long-Term Recovery
Building relationships through shared experiences
How past survivor mechanisms become our Future Strengths
The importance of focusing on “Whole Health”

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame

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This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Sheraz Hassanein, Admissions Assistant at Positive Recovery Centers.

Sheraz is an undergraduate student at the University of Alberta, graduating this year with a BA in Psychology and Sociology. She hopes to continue working in this field and pursue a Master's in counseling/clinical psychology this fall. A few interesting facts about Sheraz is that she was born in Egypt but raised in Canada and can speak three different languages. She is also passionate about traveling and loves learning new things.

In this conversation, Dr. Powers, Julie, and Sheraz discuss the power of positive psychology and how to apply positive interventions to your own recovery journey. They also discuss the gift of helping others flourish through recovery and what it's like starting a brand new life worth living for.

Topics Discussed:

Living life with authenticity and intentionality
Embracing change and the beauty of growth
Helping others feel seen by acknowledging their strengths
Being aware of others’ thoughts and feelings

Connect with Sheraz Hassanein:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherazhs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheraz_hs

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Jason Powers is joined by Stephen Cochran, Principal and Owner of Cochran Design Studio. For Stephen, a series of tumultuous events in his teen years set off the addictive gene that sent him spinning into chaos. At age 14, Stephen's mother committed suicide, and at age 16, Stephen got married and had a child. And one year later, his younger brother died in a car crash. Shortly thereafter, Stephen's wife filed for divorced and left him with his daughter. Stephen's solution to these events and everything else was alcohol and drugs, which, as you may guess, was a disaster.

In 1990, Stephen got clean and stayed sober for five years, in which he got an education in Architecture and built a life with his new wife and daughter. Unfortunately, ego and lack of diligence took Stephen out for ten years of scorched earth. After a series of jails, institutions, and yes, death on October 4, 2005, Stephen crawled out of the soul-sucking madness. Stephen started the recovery process, and today his life is joyously centered around sobriety and family.

Dr. Powers and Stephen discuss accepting people where they are at and how group therapy is a mirror to our soul, as well as the blessing of recovery and the gift of a second chance.

Topics Discussed:

Learning to identify emotions and make connections
The most surprising thing learned in recovery
Empathy as the connecting factor in relationships
Gratitude: staying grounded and loving life

Connect with Stephen Cochran:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.cochran.5
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steviethesaint/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Peter Maldonado, a Houston Clinical Outreach Representative at Discovery Behavioral Health.

Peter is in long-term recovery and hasn't had a drink or a drug since May 2, 2020. Although he was born in a small town in East Texas, Peter was always attracted to city life. Ironically, Peter was sent to a treatment center in Austin, Texas, where his recovery journey started. Austin is also where his career in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder began.

Peter has worked in the field since October of 2009 and has been a part of two startup treatment centers. And he has also helped develop the recovery specialist program at Nova Recovery Center. Through his experience, Peter learned to be open-minded and listen to struggling individuals to understand better how he can support them in their journeys.

Although Peter's approach to recovery is blunt and honest, he is also very compassionate. He loves to see people progress and grow in their journey, but he also understands that the recovery journey isn't linear.

Topics Discussed:

The power of showing up and overcoming Imposter Syndrome
How Mentorship increases our chances of Long-Term Recovery
Differentiating between Personal Recovery and a Career in Recovery
The Keys for Long-Lasting Recovery
Respecting the “Disease of Addiction” and recognizing a person’s humanity
Finding Identity through the Yoga Community

Connect with Peter Maldonado:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.maldonado2
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/txsoberyogi/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Dow Hickam, Owner of Top Drawer Lingerie. Dow's journey to sobriety is a cautionary tale involving getting sober when he was 19 years old working a good program for several years. After celebrating four years of sobriety, Dow suffered a series of events and poor decision-making that ultimately led to a relapse in his 5th year of sobriety. Little did he know that he would spend the next seven years turned to a downward spiral that brought him to new lows he never dreamed of experiencing. When Dow finally got sober on May 23rd, 2008, the wake of destruction he left behind still affects his life to this day.

Dr. Jason Powers, Julie, and Dow discuss how sobriety creates space for self-awareness and confidence in who we are. Dow also shares his recovery journey and how connecting with a Higher Power through yoga and prayer has allowed him to find a deeper meaning in life. Dow equates the ability to make major life decisions by praying for the small, daily decisions. By focusing on the small steps day by day, we have the confidence to face major challenges.

Topics Discussed:

Finding Self-Awareness and Self-Confidence through Sobriety
How Recovery grants us deeper and more meaningful experiences
Learning to face our fears and overcome trials
Connecting to a Higher Power through Yoga and Recovery

Connect with Dow Hickam:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dbhickam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dowhickam/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Heather Ogburn Stokes, Founder, and CEO of Serenity Light Recovery, LLC.

Topics Discussed:

Overcoming the victim mindset and accepting the past to grow
How sobriety allows us the gift to live life to the fullest
Turning “anxiety” into “excitement” through recovery
Why extending small acts of kindness can make the greatest impact

Connect with Serenity Light Recovery:

Website: https://serenitylightrecovery.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SerenityLightRecovery
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenitylightrecovery/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serenity-light-recovery/?viewAsMember=true

Additional Resources:

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Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Navid Khodaparast, Chief Science Officer and Founder of Spark Biomedical. Dr. Khodaparast has a Ph.D. in Neurophysiology that focuses on using Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) to promote innate restorative brain plasticity and treat neurological disease. His research is considered foundational for the principle of target neuroplasticity training and has led to multiple VNS clinical trials for stroke rehabilitation.

Dr. Khodaparast has over ten years of experience translating neuromodulatory therapies to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders. He is a scientifically-driven entrepreneur who has led clinical research at multiple early-stage medical device companies involved in Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Cardiac Disease.

Over the past five years, Dr. Khodaparast has been the lead Principal Investigator for multiple successful NIH-funded studies. His publications have received over 800 citations, and he is an inventor of transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation. More recently, Dr. Khodaparast co-founded and serves as Chief Science Officer for Spark Biomedical, where he is responsible for overseeing Spark’s clinical initiatives and works to advance the technology into new potential indications.

Topics Discussed:

Providing additional relief from opioid withdrawal through neurostimulation
How opioids disrupt the vagus nerve system & cause dysfunction in the brain
Destigmatizing opioid addiction and withdrawal symptoms
Creating “new” brain pathways (neuroplasticity) through Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Helping infants in the NICU suffering from neonatal opioid addiction

Connect with Navid Khodaparast:

Website: https://www.sparkbiomedical.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spark-biomedical-llc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkbiomed/?hl=en

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Kristin Landrum. Growing up in Lafayette, Louisiana, Kristin describes herself as a high-achieving student who made excellent grades and often joined the Gifted and Talented programs at school. However, despite her academic achievements, Kristin shares how her first experience with alcohol at only 11-years old at a friend's house spiraled into years of a drug and alcohol addiction.

She shares how she was arrested for grand larceny after a drinking bender in college after deciding to "borrow" tools from the theater department. After going to jail after her 3rd DWI, Kristen knew she needed help.

After joining AA meetings, Kristin shares that her biggest piece of advice is that your first reaction is probably not the right one. Early in her recovery journey, Kristen says she struggled with a lot of anger and often lashed out. But after learning the difference between acceptance and allowance, she can now "feel her feelings," thus giving her the power to make different choices.

Now, living an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle, Kristin is a mother to an 11-year-old daughter and adopts abandoned and abused animals in her free time. She believes that by simply being available for others and sharing her sobriety story, she can help others find their own recovery as well.

Topics Discussed:

Learning how to trust others to trust ourselves
How recovery helps us pick up our broken pieces for a bigger picture
Overcoming the feeling of reluctancy in choosing sobriety
Being open about recovery & allowing God to work through your story

Connect with Kristin Landrum:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.landrum.96
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krislan83/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Timothy Stewart. Timothy is a Speaker, Author, Coach at TalkManTalk.com and draws on his own experiences and specialized training to inspire others through his book and program, Free Yourself From Yourself.

In addition to his work as a life coach and corporate trainer, Timothy regularly leads seminars and presentations geared toward audiences big and small on topics related to addiction, recovery, leadership, goal setting, and personal development.

Unafraid to share details of his personal battles with addiction, pain, and loss, Tim connects on a deep level with others who are in the throes of hopelessness, degradation, and dereliction. His captivating style and ability to shine a light on life’s possibilities delivered from rock bottom make him a sought-after guest at various events.

Tim is proud to offer presentations geared towards specific audiences, always designed to help people produce exceptional results in all areas of their lives. As a Keynote speaker and rehab coach (one-on-one or group), Tim provides a comprehensive approach to the addiction recovery process with a mission firmly rooted in Motivational Speaking, Addiction-Recovery, and the Principles of Leadership.

Topics Discussed:

Learning how to live after a spiritual awakening
How addiction impacts those around you
Creating new, healthy habits through the 12-step principles
Building and investing in your character strengths
Focusing on your basic, psychological needs
Committing to operate with honesty and integrity

Connect with Timothy Stewart:

Website: https://talkmantalk.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkManTalk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkManTalk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkmantalk.timstewart/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/1TalkManTalk

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined with Casey Romero, Chief Relationships Officer and Co-Founder of Eleventh Dimension Solutions. Casey has over 15 years of experience in Western and Eastern Medicine, from Intensive Care and Hospice to Acupuncture and Energy Medicine. She has studied multiple spiritual philosophies and meditation practices alongside Buddhist monks and others.

In her ongoing participation with Landmark Worldwide since 2012, she continues to discover the unique expression of her commitment to the world. In that discovery, she chose to break away from healthcare and cofound her company, Eleventh Dimension Solutions, whose vision is to “Inspire the human spirit through technology.”

Through her ongoing work in her company and commitment to personal development, Casey is committed to each and every person, regardless of their past or circumstances, having the opportunity to discover their own power and grace.

In this episode, Casey shares what it was like practicing KungFu with a Master in China for four months, her recovery from being disconnected from Source (her mother), and helping others gain their own access into what’s next for them.

Topics Discussed:

The Power of Forgiveness, letting go and becoming Whole in turn
Finding Grace for yourself and Humanity through Recovery
Recognizing the “best” in every circumstance that happens in our lives
Taking responsibility for how you listen & show up for others (and yourself!)

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Powers and Jamie Demeris chat with Nate Herrington, Founder, and Owner of My Habits Coach. Nathan has a background in education and transformational leadership and has worked with people in many capacities over the last 20 years to support them in creating extraordinary lives.

One of the underlying themes of Nathan’s professional and personal journey has been the power of practice and habit, primarily the small, simple actions that one takes daily. His evidence-based approach to growth is an empowering intervention for the ineffective methods that all humans inevitably engage in to pursue happiness and fulfillment. With the right mindset, structures, and action, Nathan believes that anyone can create a life that they love.

Obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and French from the University of Houston in 2003, he has taught ESL, Spanish and French, and even Kindergarten! Leading programs for Landmark Worldwide, an international training, and development program, Nathan became a certified 200 hour registered yoga teacher in 2013.

Currently living in Houston, TX, with his dog Gretchen, Nathan is in a long-distance relationship with his partner Akash, who is pursuing a graduate degree at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. They are both excited for Akash’s graduation in May 2022 to begin their lives together.

Topics Discussed:

Reframing the mindset of “have to” with “get to”
Distinguishing effective actions to enhance our overall wellbeing
Rewiring the script of Negativity Bias and forming new, positive habits
The beauty in bringing creativity to mundane tasks and structures

Connect with Nathan Herrington:

Website: https://myhabitscoach.mn.co
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhabitscoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myhabitscoach/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-herrington-05530823/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Powers chats with Stephanie Vieau, CEO of Holistic Vieau, Co-Host of Aktivate, Educator, and ADVOCATE for children with SPD, ADHD, emotional and behavioral needs. Stephanie is your HYPE girl and provider for ALL things HOLISTIC HEALTH and FITNESS and a strong #WomenEmpowerer. Steph helps others flourish through honesty, pushing them out of their comfort zone, and believes that we were all made for things much bigger than we claim.

Steph is a 42-year-old believer, mom, entrepreneur, and party-girl-turned-"Sober-Curious" woman who uses passion and grit to motivate and inspire complete confidence in other women through God and her honesty. Recently reconnecting to her ex-husband, there is never a dull moment in her life, and she is forever living a life full of adventure, growth, and honesty. She is a freedom fighter and truth seeker who loves this great country that we live in.

A native WI girl, like many others, Steph decided to party instead of attending a 4-year college. She spent many years and endless nights blacked out, using drugs, and highly functioning, knowing there was something BIG out there waiting for her.

She has used social media to encourage other women to know their worth and produce multiple income streams while momming, homeschooling, co-parenting, podcasting, and wearing many hats. It's important that she always keeps her audience in the "know," no matter her life season.

Topics Discussed:

Drug Recovery and what it means to live a “Sober-Curious” Lifestyle
How Faith and Spirituality define how Steph shows up for others
Rekindling old relationships and becoming stronger than ever
Utilizing Holistic Health and Fitness to feel your best self

Connect with Stephanie Vieau:

Website: https://www.holisticvieau.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steph.hall.330
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steph_vieau/
Holistic Health & Fitness: https://linktr.ee/holistic_vieau

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Julie DeNofa chats with Stephen O’Dell. Stephen is one of the Owners & CFO of Stages of Recovery and has been with them for Stages of Recovery for 12 years, serving in many roles.

Stephen's time with Stages began when he was a client, learning how to live his new life in Recovery. Starting his journey at the young age of 18 with big dreams and goals, Stages of Recovery provided him the tools, guidance, and community needed to build a life worth living.

Stephen later achieved his bachelor's and master's degree in Personal Financial Planning in 2016 and 2017 from Texas Tech University with the help of a scholarship from the Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities (CRC). He went on to get his CFP® Mark (Certified Financial Planner) in 2018. Stephens' unique, personal, and extensive professional experience makes him a great fit to help you and your family navigate the complicated process of finding help for your loved one in need.

Many people think of Wealth as a monetary value. O'Dell defines Wealth as "The relentless pursuit of a desired lifestyle, and the strategic maintenance of that lifestyle." With the help of Stages, you and your family can begin to define your goals and start the process of healing together!

In this episode, Stephen shares how sneaking beers from his parent’s fridge at the age of 11-years old led to a short, but destructive substance abuse journey in his teenage years. Stephen shares what it was like to find recovery at a young age and the miracle of surviving a horrendous car crash from drinking and driving. Julie and Stephen discuss the importance of finding a strong community and why recovery allows us to live life to the fullest.

Topics Discussed:

How substances give us a false understanding of identity & genuine connection
Breaking down the barrier behind the addiction treatment process
Why the actions caused by our substance abuse rarely affect just us
Living life as a grand adventure through the recovery journey
How turning to God can restore our broken relationships

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Powers chats with Linda Kagey is a Love First Interventionist, the Founder of Kagey Family Counseling, PLLC, and the Owner of Positive Recovery Center - Energy Corridor IOP/PHP Clinic.

Linda and her team provide counseling services for families suffering from the effects of Alcoholism and Addiction. For over 30 years, Linda Kagey has combined her exceptional skills as a counselor, speaker, trainer, and supervisor to become a leader in the field of addictions.

She is best known for her work with family systems in addiction and recovery. She is also sought out for her expertise in addressing the needs of special populations- adults who were prenatally exposed to alcohol and the dually diagnosed. Her dynamic counseling style has touched and helped change the lives of adolescents and adults, males and females, the affluent, and the underground privileged.

In this episode, Linda shares what it was like growing up in an addiction household, losing her brother to addiction at a young age, and recovering from her own alcohol addiction. Dr. Powers and Linda also discuss Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and how maternal drinking can hinder a baby’s developmental growth in the womb.

Topics Discussed:

How drinking affects the baby’s growth during different trimesters in the womb
The spirit of giving, the compassion of helping others
Why interventions should begin (and end) with the family
How connecting with others allows us to be a part of something bigger

Connect with Linda Kagey:

Call: 832-928-0211
Email: linda@lindakagey.com
Website: https://lindakagey.com

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com 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: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in Recovery at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “Why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Julie DeNofa chats with Grant Hanson, Owner of Fit with Grant, and Partner with Recovery Club America. Grant is a proud father to a six-year-old angel first. Second, he is a long-term recovery person who specializes in Addiction, Fitness, and Mindset Development. One of his greatest joys is affirming others into their highest self.

He helps show those who have struggled with addiction how to allow their pain to REfine them rather than DEfine them. Grant's mission is to show these same individuals that sobriety and physique goals are just the beginning. That same level of commitment can permeate every other area of life, leaving no choice but to operate purely out of passion and purpose. "Your current circumstances are not a true or accurate indicator of your full potential."

In this episode, Grant shares his recovery story, what it means to step into your God-given purpose, and why his favorite thing is serving others. We also discuss the importance of setting clear goals in Recovery as well as other areas of life.

Topics Discussed:

Finding self-identity through Recovery
Accepting people where they are in their Recovery Journey
Sustaining long-term success beyond the first year of Sobriety
Getting specific with goal-setting & visualizing where you want to be
Processing thoughts and emotions through journaling

Connect with Grant Hanson:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grant.hanson.12
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.with.grant/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hanson-1b8a70130/

Additional Resources:

Transform Your Body! - https://fitwithgrant.com/onboarding1
Recovery Club America - https://recoveryclubamerica.com

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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, RecoveryRecovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.

To join the community, visit https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 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: that RecoveryRecovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in RecoveryRecovery, at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive RecoveryRecovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive RecoveryRecovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa chat with Glenn Carosella, LCDC-I, Program Counselor at Positive Recovery Centers. Glenn was born and raised near Katy, TX, and had a normal childhood, though being an only child, he spent a lot of time alone in his bedroom. Although he says he was an awkward but ignorantly happy kid, he often enjoyed playing with his toys, reading his books, and tinkering with nerdy things. However, his first experience with the world suggesting that he might be wrong was in the 5th grade where everything changed.

Although Glenn has two loving parents, he hasn’t always felt a sense of belonging. In Junior High, Glenn was bullied for standing out. He says he lived in fear the entire year of 7th grade because older students waited for him in the bus line to beat him up. Feeling like something was wrong, he started trying different clothes and other personality quirks, hanging out with various groups in school. However, he still never felt accepted into any group and felt more lost than ever. Eventually, he was introduced to marijuana, and for the first time in his life, he felt like he belonged. Wearing the badge "drug addict" with a sense of pride, he felt like he finally had an identity. However, this led to a long battle with drug addiction, one he almost lost.

Since finding the rooms of the 12-step programs he attended, he finally found the true purpose and direction he was desperately seeking. Being involved in Recovery has allowed him to step into his dream role of a substance abuse counselor and help others who were lost just like him. According to Glenn, "I am finally getting noticed for the right reasons, and damn, it feels so good."

Topics Discussed:

How addiction traps us into broken, inauthentic relationships
Why addiction gives us a false sense of identity and security
Recognizing the power in having a strong Recovery Community
Defining Recovery as being a part of something bigger that’s adding to the world
How to find the simple joys of life and learning to laugh with others

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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, RecoveryRecovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.

To join the community, visit https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 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: that RecoveryRecovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in RecoveryRecovery, at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive RecoveryRecovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive RecoveryRecovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa chat with Trina Fox, Hypnotherapist, Success Coach, Yoga Student, Teacher, and Founder of the Sunrise Wellness Community.

Trina Fox aspires to set herself upon a path of transparency, authenticity and toward the unification of her inward world and what the outer world sees. Her life purpose is rooted in connecting with people and helping them identify and aspire to their highest purpose.

Having been active in the Recovery Community for over 20 years, Trina has first-hand experience treating her weakness by helping others deal with theirs. This discovery of the importance of being of service to others was perhaps the catalyst that has inspired Trina to explore other avenues through which she could continue to develop her skills beyond the Recovery Community.

As Trina continues on her path toward the light, she takes comfort in knowing how her journey will help illuminate the light of some of those who may still be living in the shadows. In this episode, Trina shares her first experience with alcohol at 14, leading to years of alcohol addiction and broken relationships. She also shares how her discovery of Hypnotherapy, Yoga, and Meditation allows her to live a life free of alcohol and heal her past.

Topics Discussed:

Understanding Recovery as “Finding a Solution to the Messiness”
Why Gratitude Practices can change our overall Wellbeing
How Hypnotherapy can help us better manage our Stress and Anxiety
Using Holistic Healing Practices as a resource for Recovery

Connect with Trina Fox

Sunrise Wellness Community - https://sunrisewellnesscommunity.com/index.html
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sunrisewellnesscomm
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sunrisewellnesscomm/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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, RecoveryRecovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.

To join the community, visit https://www.positiverecoverymd.com 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: that RecoveryRecovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in RecoveryRecovery, at work, and at home; this is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science to improve outcomes. Positive RecoveryRecovery is not wishful thinking; it is not a magic pill, nor self-help.

Positive RecoveryRecovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing practical approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa chat with Jesse Tucker, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and is Founder and a Provider of Carencia. Carencia is Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Clinic that specializes in the care provided by nurse practitioners that address Recovery through Psychiatry-Informed Care and Psychotherapy.

Prior to Carencia, Jesse started his career in Pediatric Psychiatry where he met his beautiful wife on the Inpatient Unit (they say you shouldn’t find romance on the inpatient unit, but it has worked out so far). He transitioned to Addiction Treatment where he had the opportunity to serve in many administrative and clinical capacities including the Regional Director of Nursing. He has presented on Mental Health and Addiction topics for various local and national conferences and roundtables.

When he is not working at Carencia or helping the community through his services, he is spending time with his beautiful wife and three amazing children. Jesse enjoys being, active in outdoor sports such as biking and hiking, and likes to spend time reading, and traveling.

In this episode, Jesse shares the problem with addiction that is commonly overlooked, the importance of seeing opportunities during hard times, and why talking about Mental Health is one of the best things we can do for those struggling.

Topics Discussed:

Why rebuilding relationships is essential to Recovery
The truth about Spiritual Growth and Sobriety
How Covid-19 opened the door for TeleHealth
Thriving past Post-Traumatic Growth
Destigmatizing Mental Health Disorders & normalizing Mental Health

Connect with Jesse Tucker

Website: https://www.carencia.com

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Powers chats with Cio Hernandez, PhD, MFT, LPCC, Chief Executive Officer and President of The Be It Foundation. Cio loves helping people reach their goals by helping them believe in themselves. Originally from all over Texas, Cio works to provide opportunities to lift South Texas residents to their highest potential.

Cio helped start and runs all sorts of projects and programs working with the homeless, disabled, health, education, equity and inclusion for communities of color, aging, youth, interfaith, sports, children’s running clubs, immigrants, mental health, public policies, violence prevention, opioid reduction, and even pioneered healthy efforts for county fairs.

Cio believes that if you reach the right goal, you can reach that goal, even if it takes some time to get there. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting her son in college, traveling, and running half marathons around the world with her friends and family.

In this episode, Cio dispels the myth(s) behind trauma, why everyone has something in their life they have to overcome, and how spirituality plays a major part in our healing journey. Dr. Powers and Cio explore mental health, how trauma can form in early stages of life, and how to deepen our relationships.

Topics Discussed:

Destigmatizing Mental Health & normalizing asking for help
The truth about Trauma (and why it doesn’t discriminate)
How Spirituality connects you with yourself and others
Utilizing other people's Spiritual Gifts as apart of their treatment plan
Viewing life through the lens of Awe and Wonder

Connect with Cío Hernández

Reach Your Goal Now - https://reachyourgoalnow.com
The Be It Foundation - https://beitfoundation.org
Got This! App - https://gotthisapp.com

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Dr. Powers and Guest Co-Host, Grif Palmer, chat with Tom Nunan, Former Network and Studio President, E.P. Oscar Best Picture Crash, UCLA Film Professor, and Owner of The Writing Intensive.

Tom is a globally recognized expert and established leader in TV, Film, Academia

and Fortune 50 Media Management. A network and studio president, production company owner, long-time graduate-level Visiting Professor at UCLA’s prestigious Theater, Film and TV school and member of its leadership committees, an Executive Producer of an Oscar winning film (among many other TV, Film and New Media productions) as well as a high-level consultant to the world’s largest and most influential media companies and

Universities.

Nunan has an exceptional track record of successes and achievements at the top levels and across the spectrum of executive life, producing, teaching and advising.

As the co-founder, past Vice-Chair and Chairman of The Joyful Heart Foundation (JHF), Nunan has also been on the leading edge of helping survivors of sexual harassment,

sexual assault, rape and child abuse, since co-founding the organization in 2004. He is also a recipient of The Humanitas and Peabody awards.

In this episode, Tom shares his recovery journey, from growing up with a father who was addicted to alcohol to becoming addicted to alcohol himself, and how he was able to find freedom in recovery. Dr. Powers, Grif, and Tom also discuss the importance of Gratitude and what it means to share our gratitude with others.

Topics Discussed:

Rewriting the narrative behind the notion “people don’t change”
The power of Accountability and Sponsors in Addiction Recovery
Finding a God you can put your Faith and Trust in
Learning to trust others with our Recovery Journey
How Gratitude increases our personal Well-being and Happiness

Connect with Tom Nunan

Website: https://www.thewritingintensive.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-nunan-ab420a6/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.nunan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtomnunan

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, we are speaking with Colleen Olfers, the Executive Director for Positive Recovery Hill Country. Colleen a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Texas. She has been working in the field of Addiction for 10 years. She has an Associates in Human Services from Lone Star College, a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Communications from University of Houston – Downtown. Colleen is also currently working on her Master of Science in Addiction Counseling at Texas Tech School of Health Professionals.

Colleen has worked in clinical roles, leadership roles, and all different treatment modalities from Residential to Outpatient, including work for a non-profit. Colleen’s passion is to help people overcome the guilt and shame associated with addiction so they can work towards creating a life with meaning and purpose. She believes and finds inspiration from the PR curriculum created by Dr Jason Powers, MD, the center of everything they do. Colleen believes the greatest reward in the field of substance abuse is watching people flourish in recovery and in life.

Throughout our conversation, Colleen shares her Recovery Journey, how her faith led her to finding freedom, and becoming the mom she knew she had to be for her kids. Join us as we celebrate Colleen’s 11-year sobriety and her gifts of empowering other women to find the help they need!

Topics Discussed:

Using PR as a “Strengths Based Approach” to find Meaning and Purpose
Overcoming guilt and shame from Addiction
Empowering women and mothers through their Recovery Journey
Painting the bigger picture of Freedom in Recovery
Learning to take one day at a time and forgive past mistakes
Recognizing addiction as a gift to help others
Why showing up for yourself helps you show up for others

Connect with Colleen Olfers:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-olfers-bsis-lcdc-5551b353/
PRC - Hill Country: https://positiverecovery.com/locations/hill-country/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, we are speaking with Dan Griffin, CEO & Lead Consultant of Griffin Recovery Enterprises. Dan Griffin, M.A., is an internationally recognized author, thought leader, and expert on men’s relationships and masculinity. Dan’s work and life is dedicated to exploring and redefining what it means to be a man in the 21st century. Dan is dedicated to helping men be better men by understanding the impact of the Man Rules® on their lives and finding the success in their personal lives they are striving for in their professional lives.

Griffin’s book, A Man’s Way through Relationships, is the first book written specifically to help men create healthy relationships while navigating the challenges of the “Man Rules,” those ideas men internalize at very young ages about how to be real boys and men. Dan was honored to serve as a Senior Fellow at the world-renowned leader for treating addiction and trauma, The Meadows, from 2015 through 2017.

Griffin’s professional background includes over two decades in the mental health and addictions field. He is also the author of A Man’s Way through the Twelve Steps, the first trauma-informed book to take a holistic look at men’s sobriety. He co-authored Helping Men Recover, the first comprehensive gender-responsive and trauma-informed curriculum for addiction and mental health professionals. Griffin earned a Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Kansas where his graduate work was the first qualitative study centered on the social construction of masculinity in the culture of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Dan grew up in the DC area and lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Nancy, and his daughter, Grace, and has been in long-term recovery from addiction since he graduated college in May of 1994.

Topics Discussed:

What it was like growing up in an alcoholic home
Navigating emotions and sensitivity as a young boy into adulthood
The parallels between sobriety and becoming a man
Recognizing emotions and accepting our trauma to find true healing
Being conscious men (and women) to move into authenticity
The gift of recovery that never stops giving

Connect with Dan Griffin:

Website: https://dangriffin.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanGriffinMA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordangriffin/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/authordgriffin

Additional Resources:

What Men Would Tell You..If We Weren't Too Busy Watching TV -
https://dangriffin.com/dans-books/
A Man's Way through Relationships - https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Way-through-Relationships-Paperback/dp/B010EX58I6/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458234757&sr=1-4&keywords=A+Man’s+Way+through+Relationships%3A+Learning+to+Love+and+Be+Loved
A Man's Way through the Twelve Steps - https://www.amazon.com/through-Twelve-Steps-Griffin-Paperback/dp/B00ZLWC7CG/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458236067&sr=1-4&keywords=a+mans+way+through+the+12+steps

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its compone

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This week, we are speaking with Joanne Ketch, LPC, LMFT, LCDC, SAP. Joanne is a woman of many hats, roles, and talents. She is The Recovery Therapist at Chrysalis Counseling in Katy, TX, specializing in high functioning, resourced professionals, 1st Responders and business owners who have (or wonder if they have) a substance use disorder and their families. She is also the Assistant Principal and AP English, Sociology, and Psychology Teacher at a small, private school. Joanne has even made the World Series of Poker final table and recently cashed in at the Women’s World Series of Poker Main Event in 2020.

Joanne is also a long-term recovery advocate and is celebrating 29-years of sober living. She helps others flourish by helping them find and allow their flow/best/mojo and, in the counseling room, find moments to compliment and encourage because so many people have been discouraged and criticized so often by the time they meet with her. Today, she shares her recovery journey, how Positive Psychology impacts our daily lives, and the importance of meeting the needs of recovery patients outside of addiction.

Topics Discussed:

Dispelling the myth behind High-Functioning Individuals & Substance Use
Recognizing the Pain of Substance Use on a physical & mental level
Inclusive Pathways of Sobriety to meet the needs of each individual
Identifying & addressing Depression outside of Substance Use
The Power of Positive Thought-Creating
Utilizing Positive Mental Energy to change our current point of view
How Positive Interventions leads to Self-Acceptance

Connect with Joanne Ketch:

Website: https://joanneketch.com/blog/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoanneKetchLPC

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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Our guest this week plays many roles on and off the big screen. You may recognize his name but you’ll definitely recognize his voice!

This week, we are speaking with Keith David, American Actor, Voice Actor and Producer. Keith plays various roles in TV, Film, and even Video Games. His characters include, King in Platoon and Childs in The Thing, General Kimsey in Armageddon, the Flame King in Adventure Time, the Cat in Coraline, and Dr. Kane in Archer, and also voiced Decker in Fallout and Arbiter in Halo 2, among many other roles.

Keith is also a man of “God and Spirit” and recognizes God’s grace and mercy in everyday life. After battling with alcohol addiction, Keith is now 17 years sober and shares with us his recovery journey and how he and his wife are also celebrating 20 years of marriage. He gives much of his sobriety credit to his wife for helping him find recovery and recognizes that addiction recovery is a daily journey. Throughout our conversation, Keith shares his love for acting and how acting is his ministry of choice. Playing various roles of fatherly figures and pastoral figures, Keith shares that he has personally aligned with many of his previous roles and storylines have often spoken to him and his recovery.

Be sure to tune in to this episode of Positive Recovery, M.D. (you won’t want to miss Keith's FAVORITE word!)

Topics Discussed:

How Addiction leads to a Spiritual Disconnect
The importance of exercising Principles of Recovery daily
Leading others by first taking action of your own Addiction
Why Alcohol is a “Disease of More” (but comes up short)
Learning to take ownership over your own life
Finding beauty in Sobriety and Divine Creation

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Yoga allows us to connect within the Present Moment. Our guest this week helps others find Recovery through tapping into their truest selves.

This week, we are speaking with Jamie Demeris, Positive Recovery - Community Wellness Strategist and Admissions Coordinator. Jamie is a Greek American born and raised in Houston. He grew up in the restaurant business and was educated in the streets of life.

After spending 19 years in the depths of addiction, Jamie soberer up on 12/13/2006. He is a father and co-parent of two beautiful children aged 6 and 8. Jamie is also a certified 200 hour yoga instructor, Admissions Coordinator at PRC and spends most of his time in self-discovery through many different types of practices.

In our conversation, Jamie shares his recovery journey. From trying marijauna as a teen and struggling with an alcohol and drug addiction, to now being 14 years sober and teaching others how to connect with their bodies through yoga and mindfulness. We also discuss the importance of highlighting our priorities and focus on taking one day at a time.

Topics Discussed:

The Power of Yoga and focusing on the present moment
Learning to let go of our thoughts and lean into our bodies
The basis of transformative work and giving back to others
Why Self-Awareness, Self-Acceptance, and Self-Love are essential to Recovery
Sober Living and Positive Recovery as the most fulfilling aspect of Life

Connect with Jamie Demeris:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamie.demeris/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jgdemeris/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, we are speaking with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Ricky Byrd (2015 inductee with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts) (and guitarist/singer-songwriter). Having lived through the disease of addiction himself, Byrd has made it his mission to help others as a recovery coach and drug/alcohol counselor, who visits schools, rehab facilities, and detention and detox centers to perform, talk, and lead recovery music groups.

Byrd’s mission is to deliver the message of hope to those recovering from addiction. He expresses the roller coaster of emotions and every day trials of recovery, from hitting rock bottom, to the gratitude of surviving and thriving in a sober life. In fact, he gave away almost 2500 copies of Clean Getaway (2017) at these facilities, so clients could take the message of recovery home with them.

In our conversation, Ricky shares his own recovery journey and how he went from being exposed to marijauna and alcohol at the age of 13 to now leading men and women on their personal recovery journeys. One of the biggest lessons Ricky learned early on is the power of listening to other people’s stories and being honest with his own thoughts and feelings.

Topics Discussed:

Recognizing how addiction leads to compulsive, obsessive actions
The importance of having a Recovery Toolbox and Positive Coping Skills
How community helps us stay accountable in Recovery
Meditation as a form of listening and being present in the moment
Why Recovery is about listening others and being honest with ourselves

Learn More about Ricky Byrd:

Website: https://rickybyrd.com
Kayos Productions: https://www.kayosproductions.com/ricky-byrd

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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What helps you better focus on the present moment? Is it meditation? Breathing exercises? Or deepening your spirituality? Our guest this week shares his recovery journey and how focusing on the present has helped him find a deeper meaning in life.

This week, we are speaking with Erik Howerbush, Founder & Creator of Meditate Awake, an app that helps you “transform your life through meditation, insight, and action”. Erik is a Mindful Life Advocate, Seeker, Way-Shower, Entrepreneur and a 9-5er. Over 11 years of helping others wake up their world and recently launched a mindful living app, Meditate Awake, for everyone to benefit from meditation, insight, and daily action.

Meditate Awake focuses on the 6 areas of intention, or aspirations, that make up an awake life and are the most commonly sought: Better Sleep, Closer Connection, Deeper Purpose, Mindset, Fitness, Stress Relief.

In our conversation, Erik shares with us how he came from a volatile homelife and masquerading who he needed to be growing up, finding identity and validation in sports, to finding alcohol and drugs at the age of 14. As Erik shares how he has always been a “seeker”, finding awe and wonder in the immaterial world, he helps others break old habits, take action, and change their life.

Topics Discussed:

Recognizing the “Dark Passenger” off addiction
The power of accountability in addiction recovery
Willingness to let go of who we thought we were
Operating with a spirit of service and serving others
Training the mind and the body without focusing on control
Anchoring breath as a constant observation of the present moment

Connect with Erik Howerbush:

Website: meditateawake.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate.awake/

Download the Meditate Awake App on iTunes!https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meditate-awake/id1433328436

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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“The fear of missing out is what keeps so many of us from ever giving it a solid chance. That fear is the biggest liar and it wasted so much of my time.”

This week, we are speaking with Tricia Lewis, Creator and Host of Recovery Happy Hour Podcast. For years, Tricia was emotionally and physically addicted to alcohol but was really good at making it look like she didn’t have a problem. Tricia took her last drink in November of 2016 and a life without booze has been so much better than she ever imagined.

According to Tricia, hearing stories we relate to is what gets and keeps us sober. Tricia believes that you don’t even have to identify as an alcoholic to question your relationship with alcohol. By sharing stories on her podcast, Recovery Happy Hour every Tuesday, her hope is that you’ll hear these stories and realize that you can choose to live whatever kind of life you want and if alcohol is making your life worse, it’s ok to decide to stop. In our conversation, we explore how to overcome FOMO through addiction recovery, how to live our best lives, and recognizing the things in life that bring us the most joy. Remember that life doesn't end after you break up with alcohol. There is life beyond the bottle and it's a life worth living.

Topics Discussed:

Overcoming FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) and living our best lives
Being addicted to controlling every aspect of our lives
Making the decision to choose sober living
The importance of accountability throughout recovery
Reevaluating the way you view addiction without the pressure of being an “addict”
The bigger issue(s) behind the bottle & recognizing why we drink

Connect with Tricia Lewis:

Website: https://www.recoveryhappyhour.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryhappyhour/

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Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, Julie and I are speaking with Dr. Joe Galati, M.D. about alcohol addiction, liver transplants, and Dr. Galati’s passion for helping his patients find healing and recovery.

A native of Long Island, New York, Dr. Joe Galati was raised in a family where good nutrition and family were ways of life. Today, his practice, Liver Specialists of Texas and the Metabolic Liver Center (Fatty Liver Disease Clinic), is devoted to the care of patients with all facets of liver diseases, obesity, fatty liver, and related disorders.

He received his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University and attended St. George’s University School of Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Galati was an Intern and Resident in Internal Medicine at State University of New York Health Science Center-Brooklyn (formerly Downstate Medical Center)/Kings County Hospital Center, one of the premier teaching hospitals in the country. He remained an additional year in the department to assume responsibilities as the Chief Medical Resident in the Department of Medicine. He traveled to Omaha Nebraska to perform his gastroenterology and hepatology transplant fellowship at University of Nebraska.

Dr. Galati and his family came to Houston and the Texas Medical Center in 1994.

Dr. Galati is a national and international speaker, and founder of Your Health First Education, a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide education and support to the public, raising awareness about liver disease, obesity, alcohol abuse, nutrition, disease screening, and early intervention.

Since 2003, Dr. Galati has created consumer-oriented radio programming on health and wellness, producing and hosting “Your Health First,” a one-hour radio program each weekend, heard on iHeart Radio’s 740 am KTRH. When he’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Galati is an avid photographer and is a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization, supporting entrepreneurs in all corners of the world.

In our conversation, we explore the stigma(s) behind alcoholism and why ethicists believe there is no difference between healing various illnesses. Dr. Galati also shares with us the importance of eating healthy foods that fuel our bodies.

Topics Discussed:

Why believing in yourself is essential to achieving your goals
Balancing both physical and emotional healing within addiction
Ethics around treating patients with various health issues
The stigma around alcoholism and liver transplants
Recognizing food as fuel for the body

Connect with Dr. Joe Galati:

Website: https://drjoegalati.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjoegalati

Learn More About Dr. Galati’s Work:

Eating Yourself Sick (book) https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Yourself-Sick-Obesity-Diabetes/dp/159932914X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525385765&sr=8-1&keywords=eating+yourself+sick
Liver Specialists of Texas https://www.texasliver.com
Entrepreneurs’ Organization https://hub.eonetwork.org

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, we are talking with Hugo Vrsalovic, Founder of Life is Wonderful, who provides motivational speaking for schools, corporations, and recovery centers. Hugo discusses topics around recovery & addiction, the mystery of life, leadership, and sales. His goal is to empower people through self-awareness.

Hugo, however, has met difficult challenges in his life that allows him to relate to people who are dealing with similar struggles. With over 20 years in recovery from gambling and alcohol along with being in therapy for 7 years, he truly believes that 12-Step meetings, therapy, and retreats work.

In our conversation, Hugo shifts the narrative of how we understand addiction recovery today. He believes that our addiction is a gift to be shared with others in their own addiction recovery. Shifting the way we think about addiction allows us to find fellowship with one another, seek medical treatment, and place our faith in God. We also talk about dealing with emotions in a healthy way and why “fake it til’ you make it” is scientifically proven to increase happiness.

Topics Discussed:

Getting people to think about the way they view addiction
Innovative ways to rebrand the steps of recovery
Recognizing the shift of a Higher Power
Why fellowship is essential to finding recovery
Learning how to deal with emotions in a healthy way
How therapy plays an important role in addiction recovery

Learn More About Hugo’s Work:

Life is Wonderful: https://www.lifeiswonderful.love
DTM Toastmaster: https://www.toastmasters.org/education/distinguished-toastmaster

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, we are talking with John Cates, MA, LCDC, Founder of Lifeway International, a substance abuse (APG) Alternative Peer Group program serving families across the nation for over 35 years. Recognized as one of the most influential therapists in his field, John is also a recovering heroin addict. Speaking from his own recovery journey, John is an expert at helping to cope, heal, and recover from substance abuse problems. He is world renown as a therapist, author, speaker, and designer of successful schools of both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs.

As we discuss the importance of APG’s, we find that peer-related recovery models show a 50% increase in recovery from substance use. Whether an adolescent in High School or a Middle-Aged adult, studies show that individuals are heavily influenced by their peers. Unsurprisingly, when an individual feels safe, secure, and a sense of belonging in a community, this plays an important role in positive intervention.

In our conversation, John also shares his unconventional recovery journey, the incredible love he received from his father during his prison trials, and how recovery has led to him to a life of peace, joy, and freedom. One of those joys is simply playing guitar and writing music, which John has been performing individually and in part of the group, Freeway in the 70’s. Stay tuned to hear a special performance from John himself!

Topics Discussed:

Why Alternative Peer Group (APG) programs are effective
Understanding the social element of recovery
Utilizing Advocacy and Recovery Models
The ever-growing commercialization of drugs & alcohol over the years
How Hollywood contributes to substance use
Learning how to shift negative mindsets to positive, growth mindsets

Learn More About John Cates’ Work:

Association of Alternative Peer Group Programs (AAPG): https://www.facebook.com/Association-of-Alternative-Peer-Group-Programs-AAPG-114726079910968/
Lifeway International APG: https://www.facebook.com/lifewayinternationalapg/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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We all have traumatic experiences to overcome. Whether it’s physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, abandonment, and/or neglect, we all have faced adversity in our lives. While each of us carry our own degree of guilt and shame from past experiences, our guest this week shares how to overcome our trauma.

This week, we are talking with Dr. Bob Beare, Ph.D, LPC-S, CEO of Deep Waters Recovery and Host of The Recovery Crew Podcast. Bob is in long term recovery and has been a leader in the Mental Health and Addiction field for 20 years. Holding advanced degrees in Music, Theatre, Clinical Psychology, and Organizational Psychology, he is also a professional actor and singer. He is a Licensed Counselor Supervisor and Senior Clinical Consultant to several treatment centers.

Bob is also the Founder of The Brave Heart Experience (men’s intensive healing workshops) and The Deep Waters Intensives (for men and women). He is also the Author of The Creative Fire: 10 Weeks to Emotional and Creative Fitness.

Throughout our conversation, Dr. Beare shares the importance of community and how sharing your story gives permission to others to do the same. We also discuss the effectiveness of EMDR treatment and recognizing how trauma manifests in the body. From the works of Carl Jung, Dr. Beare also shares our “shadow” self and how to recognize behavioral patterns associated with our shame.

Topics Discussed:

How grief and joy flow from the same river
5 roots of the trauma (and how to overcome them)
How shame manifests from traumatic experiences
Blending community and clinical treatment
Recognizing the shadow work we need heal

Connect with Bob Beare:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=968421346901500
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHdKiIKgcUV/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RecoveryDeep
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7L6bFBR33g

Additional Resources:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-117471037-568462621/episode-45-step-11-dr-bob-interviews-scott-basinger
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bBxoxIT0xldWt8DQUEm0Z
Website: https://www.deepwatersrecovery.com/podcast/episode/bfba7bc3/episode-45-step-11-dr-bob-interviews-scott-basinger

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, we are talking with Randy Grimes, Baylor University Graduate and an award-winning 10-year veteran of the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Spending nearly 20+ years battling an addiction to painkillers developed while treating career-related injuries, Randy now uses his inspiring story of recovery and his 10+ years in the addictions industry. As an Interventionist and founding advocate at Athletes In Recovery, Randy helps victims recover from drug and alcohol abuse.

One of Randy’s leading reasons for helping athletes recover from their substance use is due to the gripping reality of inauthenticity with injuries on the playing field. As we discuss what it’s like to suffer in silence, we find that there is a huge stigma attached to athletes and how they deal with their pain. Whether it’s a physical injury or mental health, athletes are often led to put on a fake face for their fans.

Randy shares how easy it is to hide pain on and off the field and what it’s like to feel alone in your addiction. As Randy shares his personal story with humility and honesty, he transforms the narrative to focus on prevention, intervention and treatment for substance use disorders and other health challenges. Join us as we dive into what led to Randy’s ultimate recovery and his heart behind helping others along the way.

Topics Discussed:

Unhealthy stigmas behind professional athletes’ injuries
Overwhelming emotions behind hiding your pain and struggle
The harsh reality of hitting rock bottom and losing your identity
Breaking the stigma behind asking for help
Accepting people where they’re at

To learn more about Randy Grimes and his recovery journey, follow Athletes in Recovery https://proathletesinrecovery.org. Stay tuned for Randy Grimes’ new book, Off CenteRX, “An All-American Story of Desperation to Deliverance” coming this Summer!

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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Whenever we recover from our addictions, we can’t help but to serve others in finding their own freedom as well. From recovering from alcohol and sex addiction to finding healing from eating disorder(s) and depression, our guests this week use their strengths to extend hope to those they work with.

This week, we are talking with Casey Arrillaga, LMSW, LCDC and Kira Arrillaga, LCDCI. Casey is the Co-Host of the Addiction and the Family podcast, a Counselor at InMindOut Emotional Wellness Center, and a Therapist at Windmill Wellness Ranch. Kira is also the Co-Host for Addiction and the Family as well as a Wellness Advocate at Windmill Wellness Ranch. Together, their mission is to help family members of people with addiction to find their own recovery

Listen in as both Casey and Kira share their personal recovery journey and how their marriage inspires them to empower families recovering from addiction. Be sure to listen in as we also discuss how serving others allows us to dig in deeper to find meaning and purpose in our lives.

Topics Discussed

The power in doing the inner work to heal yourself
Striving to build stronger and meaningful relationships
Learning how to find healing from various addictions
Reframing the words we use in daily conversation
Finding meaning and purpose through acts of service

Connect with Casey Arrillaga, LMSW, LCDC & Kira Arrillaga, LCDCI

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/addictionandthefamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AddictionFamily

Additional Resources

InMindOut Emotional Wellness Center https://inmindout.com
Addiction and the Family podcast https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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 PodcastThe Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery CentersPositive 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery? Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, we are talking with Shayne Anderson, CIP, Interventionist, Recovery Coach, and Care Management. Shayne shares his personal recovery journey and how he went from running nightclubs and managing bars to finding community through AA meetings and becoming a Recovery Coach.

Shayne Anderson is a native Los Angelo. Shayne knows all too well the havoc families can experience from having loved ones fall prey to alcohol and other drug abuse.

Clean and sober since 2004, Shayne has dedicated himself and worked extensively as a recovery coach and companion for the past 10 years. Shayne has worked extensively with a variety of providers including but not limited to Total Life Solutions, Start-Up Recovery, and Silverbell Coaching.

A graduate of the Santa Monica Community Police Academy, Shayne is multi-faceted and multi-talented a fact which his clients find appealing. He holds a BA in Theatre Arts and works well with clients in the industry. Shayne also studied abroad and traveled playing semi-pro basketball in Uppsala, Sweden. A former fixture Of the Hollywood nightlight industry, he managed several high-profile nightclubs and has a background in security and executive protection which aids with the clients he serves.

Realizing a life without service is not a life worth living Shayne has dedicated his career to helping others. As an Interventionist he has worked and received training from some of the best including, Dr. Louise Stanger, Ed Storti, Brad Lamm, etc and knows how with care and compassion to move loved ones to accept the help they need.

As a family man, Shayne relishes time with his wife and two daughters. He welcomes you to reach out. Shayne beliefs that together you will discover there is always hope and always a solution.

Topics Discussed

The importance of consistently showing up in recovery
Preserving the dignity of the individual to honor where they’re at
The power of finding hope through community
How a gratitude mindset shapes our worldview

Connect with Shayne Anderson, CIP

Email: shaynedeananderson@gmail.com
Website: https://www.allaboutinterventions.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shayne.anderson.334/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayned22/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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 PodcastThe Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery CentersPositive 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

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An encore presentation of one of our favorites => Episode 13 with Maegan Kenney, the Creator and Host of The Addictionary podcast on YouTube, a recovery coach, clinical interventionist, heart-centering meditation teacher, and therapist. We discuss mindful meditation practices, how to recognize resentment & stigma in the addiction recovery process, and what it means to find peace in the chaos. Throughout our discussion, we share how our personal experiences can shape our outlook on life and how to find gratitude in even the midst of chaos and discomfort.

Maegan is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in psychology with a focus on consciousness, transpersonal psychology, and alternative medicine. Maegan founded the Opioid Crisis and Advocacy student group at William James College and is passionate to raise awareness about the many pathways towards recovery, which is informed by her personal struggles with opioid addiction.

Topics Discussed

Learning to align with your integrity
Taking care of yourself & finding value within
Recognizing resentment & stigma from addiction recovery
How to heal a fractured sense of myself
Identifying fears & visualizing unconditional love
How our reactions manifest in our lives
Using mindfulness meditation throughout the day
Implementing gratitude & finding peace through the suffering

Connect with Maegan Kenney, M.A.

Website: http://www.theaddictionarypodcast.com
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAddictionaryPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaddictionarypodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/578259293072318/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/addictionarypod

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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 PodcastThe Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery CentersPositive 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery? Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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Emotions are a central part in how we operate day-to-day. It’s in our human nature to feel emotional and be sensitive towards different aspects of life. We all have strong feelings and sometimes we don't know what to do with them. Our guest today shares how to manage these strong emotions and feelings in a healthy way.

This week, we are talking with Arlina Allen, Life & Recovery Coach, Founder of Sober Life School, and Host of the award-winning Recovery podcast, “The ODAAT Chat Podcast”. Arlina has been sober since 4/23/94, married for 23 years, and is a mother of two amazing boys.

Her class "Reinvent-How To Rebuild Self-Esteem & End Self-Sabotage" is being taught to those who've suffered from low self-esteem, codependency, workaholism and many other issues. It is also being taught in the CA and AZ Prison System to help provide healthy coping skills to inmates before they are released.

In this episode, Arlina shares her personal recovery journey and how she was able to find freedom in expressing her emotions in a healthy way. We discuss why living in guilt and shame is detrimental to the recovery journey and how to shift our mindset around our past experiences. Arlina also shares the importance of gratitude and how it allows us to be present with our emotions.

Topics Discussed

The various feelings and emotions those in recovery face
How to manage “big feelings” in a healthy way
The importance of resolving resentment to live a life of empathy and compassion
Learning to live a meaningful life outside of guilt and shame
Why the positive intention of gratitude and love leads to a fulfilling love

Connect with Arlina Allen

Website: http://www.soberlifeschool.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/odaatchat
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odaatchat/

Additional Resources

Reinvent Self-Esteem Course http://www.selfesteemcourse.com
The ODAAT Chat Podcast http://www.odaatchat.com

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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 PodcastThe Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery CentersPositive 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery? Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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This week, we are talking with Dr. Mohit Khera, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H, Professor in the Scott Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Khera dedicates his clinical and research efforts to three main areas: testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and Peyronie’s disease.

Dr. Khera earned his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University while subsequently earning his Masters Degree in Business Administration and his Masters Degree in Public Health from Boston University. While receiving his Medical Degree from The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, Dr. Khera also completed his Urology residency training in the Scott Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine. After finishing a six-year residency in Urology, he completed a one-year fellowship in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. Currently a Professor in the Scott Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine, he specializes in male and female sexual dysfunction and hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Khera also serves as the Director of the Laboratory for Andrology Research, the Medical Director of the Baylor Executive Health Program, and the Medical Director of the Scott Department of Urology. Dr. Khera was appointed the F. Brantley Scott Chair in Urology at Baylor College of Medicine in 2019.

Soon after completing the fellowship, he started the Laboratory for Andrology Research. His laboratory focuses on basic science research on testosterone and its effects on the prostate, stem cells to treat erectile dysfunction, the effects of finasteride on sexual function, and genetic markers of hypogonadism. In his laboratory, he has had the opportunity to train many residents and research fellows. In addition to his basic science research, he has initiated numerous FDA approved clinical trials. His basic science and clinic experiences have allowed him to thus far give over 200 lectures at scientific meetings, publish over 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals, complete 15 book chapters, and edit and write two books all in the field of sexual medicine.

In 2007 he was awarded the American Urologic Association (AUA) Research Scholars Award to study the correlation between ED and BPH. In 2013 he was elected to serve a 4-year term on the American Urologic Society Examination Committee. Dr. Khera has also served on the AUA Peyronie’s Disease and Erectile Dysfunction Guidelines Panel. For the past several years, he has taught numerous courses in testosterone therapy and sexual dysfunction nationally and throughout the world. Finally, Dr. Khera currently serves as the Secretary of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America.

Dr. Khera freely shares his time and knowledge with the general public. He has been voted one of Houston’s Best Doctors by Health and Sport Fitness Magazine and by Houstonia Magazine and is a frequent guest on such TV programs as Fox News’ “Ask the Doctor.” He also writes a blog on Men’s Health for the Houston Chronicle Newspaper.

Topics Discussed

The power of perseverance and not giving up
The two biggest motivators in life (and which is the most validating)
Why stress isn’t the problem but the perception of stress
How diet, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction impact your daily living
Contributing factors in low testosterone, low libido, erectile dysfunction, & infertility
How alcohol and opioid use affects urinary problems

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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 PodcastThe Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery CentersPositive 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery? Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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From being homeless, addicted to alcohol, and in an out of jail due to alcohol addiction to now being sober for 11 years, the Executive Director of The Wheelhouse and giving back to AA, our guest this week has quite the story of how he was able to find a life of freedom. Not only does he live a life of recovery, but he also helps other men who are where he was 11 years ago do the same.

This week, we are talking with Lanier Young, Executive Director of The Wheelhouse, Deacon in Training with the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, and dashboard lip-synching professional on TikTok. Lanier says that he is obsessed with helping people as it brings joy to his heart as helping others is born out of his own recovery from addiction. With a flexible schedule, Lanier faces each day with its own set of challenges. As Lanier puts it, “the recovery program I follow is focused on helping others in order to help myself. Something spiritual about how that all works”.

By mentoring, teaching, and serving others, Lanier helps men find their own freedom of addiction through Spiritual Transformation. When Lanier is not at work, he can be found at church, performing or directing in community theatre, volunteering for a local charity, and doing service with Rotary or the Chamber of Commerce. At the core of Lanier’s being, his true purpose in life is to serve others. While Lanier has no family of his own, he spends most of his spare time (and all of his professional work time) helping and serving the community.

In this episode, we discuss the power of positive words and affirmations during the recovery journey as well as the importance of recognizing the good in other people. As Lanier shares how he empowers men to be their best selves, he offers a bit of encouragement that we are not our past mistakes and that just because we have done broken things, that doesn’t mean we are broken ourselves.

Topics Discussed

Utilizing the strengths of the 12-Step program from AA
Learning to give hope a fighting chance
Taking each day as a stepping stone towards our recovery
Why mentoring and sponsoring other men leads to a higher success rate
The power of true transformation when finding recovery
Focusing on Spirituality to find freedom from addiction
Strengthening your relationship to build a stronger community

Connect with Lanier Young

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lanier.young.9
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-wheelhouse-deer-park-tx/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lanieryoung

Additional Resources

The Wheelhouse https://www.thewheelhouse.org

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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 PodcastThe Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery CentersPositive 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery? Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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Did you know music can be beneficial for finding healing and freedom from your addiction? Our guest this week helps people unlock their creativity and freely express how they feel emotionally through the gift of music.

This week, we are talking with Sonny Mayo, Rock To Recovery Brand Ambassador, Board Member, Program Administrator, and Recovery Coach. Sonny is a music interventionist with Rock to Recovery, an active member of AA, and a Breathwork Healer.

Sonny Mayo started his professional music career in 1995 with the band Snot (Geffen Records) and, in 1998, went on to play in the band Amen (Virgin, Roadrunner Records). Having been in rehab as a teenager, Sonny continued to struggle with alcoholism and drug addiction while touring the world and writing/recording albums. On occasion he was issued ultimatums from his fellow bandmates, which would bring brief periods of abstinence, but would inevitably lead to another relapse. Spiraling ever downward, Sonny hit bottom in late 2001.

Desperate for sobriety, Sonny sought and received the help he needed in 12 Step fellowships. In January 2002, with less than 30 days sober, he went on his first clean/sober tour in Australia, where Sonny attended 12 Step meetings and began laying the foundation for a whole new experience as a professional musician, and has maintained sobriety ever since.

In late 2002 he joined his friend, Wes Geer, as a touring guitarist in the band (hed)P.E. and, in 2005, joined the band Sevendust (TVT, Warner/Asylum Records). In 2009, Sonny attended the Recording Institute Of Technology at Musicians Institute in Hollywood and received a certification in audio engineering. He is a touring guitarist with the band Ugly Kid Joe, a guitar teacher, as well as a music producer, songwriter, and mixer.

In this episode, Sonny shares how he often felt an intense longing and sadness in early childhood and how he self-medicated with drugs and alcohol to numb the pain at a young age. We discuss why the “fake it til’ you make it” mantra lacks clarity for those in recovery and what it means to find true freedom and healing.

Topics Discussed

The power of meditation, yoga, and breath work
How music helps soothe the soul (and helps with addiction recovery)
The many benefits of the original 12-Step Program
How traumatic experiences impact the way we view the world
Why inner-healing and self-love is an important step towards recovery

Connect with Sonny Mayo

Instagram (Personal) - https://www.instagram.com/sonny_mayo/
Instagram (Business) - https://www.instagram.com/rocktorecovery/

Additional Resources

Rock to Recovery - https://rocktorecovery.org
Rock to Recovery Companions - https://r2rcompanions.com

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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 PodcastThe Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery CentersPositive 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery? Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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When was the last time you allowed yourself to freely express your thoughts and feelings in a creative way? Odds are, many of us don’t normally process our emotions through coloring with crayons and markers. But what if stepping into our creativity we allowed ourselves to find healing and freedom?

This week, we are talking with Sarah Bolton, Founder & Artist of Sarah Lenee Creative & Consulting LLC.

Sarah is a mom to a teenaged son, an artist, and an event planner who is passionate and outspoken about Addiction Recovery. Working in the recovery field since 2016, Sarah currently serves as a Mindful Art Facilitator in residential treatment centers. She is also the Founder of Sober Eve, Houston’s only alcohol-free, pop up nightclub for New Year’s Eve and an active member of the local recovery community.

In this episode, we discuss how Sarah was able to find freedom in her addiction by holding onto her faith as well as how she helps people in a unique way. We explore how to heal past childhood wounds by tapping into our curiosity and creativity. Sarah also gifts us the opportunity to engage in a coloring session to learn more about our inner thoughts and feelings.

Topics Discussed

Tapping into Curiosity and Creativity to find Healing
Benefits of Coloring Therapy and what it shows us about Childhood
Misconceptions behind Alcohol Addiction and other addictions
Finding Addiction Recovery through Faith and Spirituality
The Gift of Giving (and how receiving sparks joy in others)

Connect with Sarah Bolton

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahleneecreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahleneecreative/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?

Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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While we all make mistakes, our mistakes don't define who we are. But, it’s what we do with those “mistakes” that define our future success. By learning from our past experiences, we give ourselves permission to grow.

This week, we are talking with Ilana Zivkovich, Founder & CEO of Werq, an executive and team performance coaching firm headquartered in Austin, TX, serving clients around the country and abroad.

An experienced Executive Leader and Certified Executive Coach, Zivkovich and her team help leaders align their people, processes, and strategy so that businesses can achieve exceptional results. Prior to founding Werq, Ilana served as a C-level executive in national behavioral health care organizations and consulted with CEO’s across industries. Along with being a Certified Executive Coach, Ilana holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin, serves on multiple non-profit boards and councils, and lives with her husband and daughter in central Austin.

In this episode, we discuss how to define Recovery in a way that allows us to live a fulfilling life on a deeper level. Ilana shares that there are many pathways of Recovery that leave us feeling centered, more connected, at peace, and free on an internal level. Ilana also opens up about her personal Recovery Journey and how she defines Recovery as promoting the best overall outcome.

Topics Discussed

Learning from past experiences for future success
The power of a Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
Allowing yourself permission to make mistakes
Reframing “failures” as learning opportunities
Viewing Recovery as the best version of ourselves
Understanding the “overuse” & “underuse” of Character Strengths
How utilizing Curiosity builds stronger relationships

Connect with Ilana Zivkovich

Website: https://werqpeople.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/werqpeople/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Werqpeople
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMfO-yFqUQ8wEUsIJXnzovA

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery CentersPositive 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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What if instead of saying “Goodbye” to our past addictions, we said “Hello” to our new and healthy lifestyle? When we shift our narrative from focusing on addiction to embracing a clean and sober lifestyle, we give ourselves permission to grow.

This week, we are talking with Dan Caldwell, LCDC, about the power of Positive Psychology and how we can rewire our thoughts behind Addiction Recovery.

Dan holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling and is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor– Certified Clinical Supervisor (LCDC -CCS), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and a Nationally Certified Intervention Professional (NCIP) that has worked in the field of addiction recovery for a decade with much of that time spent at a treatment center in Houston. Dan has extensive experience working with individuals and families who have difficulties with substance use, and other behavioral and relationship matters.

In this episode, we discuss how to protect the needs and interests of the family while helping those in addiction recovery. As Dan shares with us the power of Positive Psychology, we learn how to rewire our thoughts by focusing on gratitude. When it comes to Addiction Recovery, it’s important to remember that there is no “Us vs. Them” as a strong community that serves both the individual and their healthy lifestyle.

Listen in as Dan provides a safe, nonjudgmental space for individuals and their families to begin their unique pathway to recovery!

Topics Discussed

Focusing on the family’s needs during recovery
Recognizing the strengths of Positive Psychology
Finding the “We” rather than the “I” in recovery
The power behind individualized care
Changing the narrative around positive recovery

Connect with

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caldwell-Counseling-Center-2370006359754422
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DNCaldwellJr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caldwellcounselingcenter/

Additional Information

Caldwell Counseling Center https://caldwellcounselingcenter.net

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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 PodcastThe Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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We are all recovering from something. Despite popular belief, alcohol and drugs aren’t the only addictions many people struggle with. Addiction can come in many different forms and sometimes that can be in the form of unhealthy eating. Our guest this week is dedicated to helping people learn the right foods and behaviors that can lead to a healthy and happy life.

This week, we are talking with Garth Davis, MD, as we discuss obesity in America and how we can recover from unhealthy eating.

Garth Davis, MD, is the medical director of the Davis Clinic at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, and starred on the hit TLC show Big Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Davis also competes in marathons and Ironman triathlons and is the author of The Experts Guide to Weight Loss Surgery and Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession With Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It.

In this episode, Garth shares with us how he went from eating chili and eggs every day for breakfast to choosing a vegan lifestyle. We also discuss how the meat industry has drastically changed over the years and why fad diets cause more harm than good in your health journey. However, Garth shows us how we can begin to recover from obesity and unhealthy eating by changing our daily eating habits.

Topics Discussed

Recognizing obesity as a disease that you CAN recover from
Dangers of eating processed foods (and how to eat clean!)
How the meat industry has changed over the years
Why carbs are NOT the enemy of clean eating
The number ONE missing component from fad diets

Connect with Garth Davis

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgarth/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgarthdavis/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZK8iMpSkLzi77oRNmNb6g

Additional Information

Proteinaholic http://proteinaholic.com
Experts Guide to Weight Loss Surgery https://www.amazon.com/Experts-Guide-Weight-Loss-Surgery-happens/dp/0452296064

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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Did you know that if you can make one, small change for 21 days, you can make one massive change over your life? Whether you're focusing on your fitness journey or overcoming an addiction, it's the small steps that make the greatest impact. By showing up for yourself, you in turn show up for others.

This week, we are talking with Dr. Cali Estes, Founder of Sober on Demand and The Addictions Academy.

Dr. Cali Estes is a highly sought-after Addiction Professional (MCAP, MAC ICADAC), Life Coach, Recovery Coach, and Wellness Guru that blends talk therapy with forwarding and positive change to assist her clients in unlocking their true potential. She works with individuals, drug and alcohol treatment teams, and addiction professionals looking to advance their knowledge base.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of Mental Health and how to reverse the way we view addiction. Dr. Cali Estes shares that once we reframe our shortcomings with Positive Inspiration, we begin to strengthen our mindset. By focusing on the ways we show up, rather than how we fall short, we become better versions of ourselves.

Topics Discussed

The importance of Mental Health and taking care of your needs first
Signs of needing a support team when loving others through their addiction
Ways people enable others in their addiction (when they think they’re helping)
Reversing the root of the problem & reframing with Positive Inspiration
Breaking down the stigma behind a sugar addiction

Connect with Dr. Cali Estes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caliestes/
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/DrCaliEstesOfficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr._cali_estes/

Additional Information

Sober on Demand: https://soberondemand.com
The Addictions Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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 PodcastThe Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery CentersPositive 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery? Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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What if surrendering to your current addiction meant winning your future recovery?

What if being honest about your struggle meant finding breakthrough?

Our guest shares his journey with alcohol addiction and how he finds freedom through humility and surrender.

This week, we are talking with MLB Hall of Famer, Jeff Bagwell, about addiction recovery. Jeff shares with us that despite fame and success, no one is immune to addiction. But, Jeff shares how sobriety has allowed him to leave a legacy of hope for adolescents in addiction.

Jeff Bagwell is an American former professional baseball first baseman and coach who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) playing career with the Houston Astros.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of honesty in sharing your story and struggle. Jeff reminds us that when we are honest with ourselves and where we are at, this strengthens our recovery. When we have a strong community to help guide us along the way, we are able to make healthier and safer choices.

Topics Discussed

The gift of humility and how it allows us to help others
Overcoming shame and guilt during recovery
Leaving a legacy of hope for adolescents in recovery
The power of being honest with your story and struggle(s)
How finding community leads to breakthrough

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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 PodcastThe Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery CentersPositive 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery? Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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We all carry trauma in some form or another. Whether it’s trauma caused from a big move, the loss of a loved one, or a stressful workplace, we all have experienced some form of trauma that we haven’t fully healed from. In fact, high-stress jobs, like Law Enforcement, can often leave Police Officers struggling with trauma in varying degrees.

This week, we are talking with Dr. Carol Logan, Dr. Peggy Brewer-Dowling, and Genaro Sandoval, LCDC.

Dr. Logan is a licensed psychologist who has served for the past 30 years as a police psychologist within 2 metropolitan police departments, first, the Colorado Springs Police Department, and currently the Austin Police Department. In addition she has maintained active secondary employment as an executive coach and adjunct faculty member for the Center for Creative Leadership, an international leadership training organization that is listed in the Top 10 of Business Week Magazine.

Dr. Peggy Brewer-Dowling is a Psychologist with significant training and expertise in the fields of trauma and eating disorders. She is extremely passionate about providing hope and recovery to people who struggle with eating disorders and trauma. Dr. Brewer-Dowling is both founder and director of Bulimia Self Help, a web based therapy program for people who are struggling with Bulimia Nervosa who may not be able to access traditional therapy programs.

Genaro Sandoval is a Bilingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor trained in EMDR, Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy, and Anger Management.

He is also a Research Assistant and Therapist with the Austin Police Department and is actively facilitating a controlled field research study within the Austin Police Department, Vanderbilt University, and University of Texas LBJ school of social policy.

In this episode, we discuss the benefits of using EMDR treatment and how it shapes the way we understand trauma. Specifically, we take a look at how Police Officers deal with trauma and how EMDR treatment has helped uncover repressed traumatic experiences.

Topics Discussed

The benefits of EMDR and how it helps detect where Trauma is stored in the brain
How Rational Analytical Thinking inhibits effective therapy
Recognizing how PTSD and Trauma affects police officers in the workforce
Incorporating strengths, positive goals, & external resources for Relapse Prevention
Challenges faced while working with Government Agencies & Bureaucracies
Helping police officers heal from with suppressed Traumatic Experiences

Connect with Dr. Carol Logan, Licensed Psychologist

Center for Creative Leadership https://www.ccl.org

Connect with Dr. Peggy Brewer-Dowling

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-brewer-dowling-psy-d-66322479/

Connect with Genaro Sandoval, LCDC

Positive Recovery IOP Manager https://positiverecovery.com/locations/austin/

Learn More about EMDR

https://www.emdria.org

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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Breaking away from old habits that no longer serve you isn’t an easy, overnight task. It’s a gradual process that takes both discipline and emotional intelligence. But, when embarking on a new lifestyle, you begin to develop new, healthier habits over time. Our guest this week shares with us how to develop a healthy lifestyle through daily habits.

This week, we are talking with Lad Rack, Founder of Conscious Fitness, about what it means to live a healthy lifestyle. Lad is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Addiction Counseling - Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders (IRCOD) at Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies (Winter 2020 cohort) and has been a board member at various levels at the Council on Recovery in Houston for 11 years.

In this episode, we discuss the integration between the 12-Step Recovery Program and a physical well-being. Lad shares with us that balancing spirituality, emotional intelligence, and physical fitness are the keys to creating a healthy lifestyle. We also dive into what it means to integrate cross-fit and meditation as a means for both physical and spiritual growth. By blending these two practices, this in turn strengthens our relationships.

Topics Discussed

How Discipline and Emotional Intelligence align with Health & Wellness
Finding balance between Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Health
The Heart and Purpose behind Conscious Fitness
Recognizing the power of starting with small, Daily Habits
Why Nutrition is more than just eating “healthy” foods

Connect with Lad Rack

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conscious_x_fitness/

Additional Resources

Skyline Crossfit: https://linktr.ee/skyline_crossfit_

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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 PodcastThe Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery? Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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While people with severe mental illness are at a greater risk of taking their lives, psychiatric illness isn’t the only commonality behind suicidal tendencies. Despite popular misconceptions, work life balance and other external stressors can also contribute to suicide. Our guests this week dispel the myths behind suicide and mental health awareness in an attempt to broaden the conversation around suicide prevention.

This week, we are speaking with Dr. Sam Buser & Kimi Buser-Clancy, the hosts of Leaving The Valley: “What YOU Should Know About Suicide”, to help individuals dealing with suicidal tendencies find hope and healing. We discuss the trials and hardships of firefighters and how mental illness arises in the workplace. We also expel the myths behind suicide and mental health awareness. According to Dr. Sam Buser and Kimi Buser-Clancy, being able to have open and honest conversations about suicide and mental health strengthens both the individual in distress as well as the collective community learning how to prevent future fatalities.

Dr. Sam Buser is the senior staff psychologist for one of the nation’s largest fire departments. The former military officer began practicing psychology in 1972– and though he put aside the uniform, service to his country and other veterans has always been at the forefront of his mind. During his career, Dr. Buser cared for veterans as a VA psychologist, provided immediate care to those involved in mass casualty events and developed suicide prevention programs for First Responders.

Kimi Buser-Clancy is an accomplished actor, writer, producer, and activist with a particular passion for voiceover. She loves telling stories, and her work often centers around helping young girls see a more complete picture of themselves. Kimi was lucky enough to grow up in Alief, Texas, a suburb of Houston, considered one of the most diverse places in the country. Living in a place where so many different people, cultures, religions and identities meet forever changed how she views the world. Kimi believes there is more that can be done to stop suicide, and it begins by making information about suicide prevention more accessible.

Topics Discussed

The hardships and trials of emotional stress firefighters face on a daily basis
Understanding how we can help others with suicidal tendencies
Dispelling the myths and statistics behind suicide awareness
How society portrays and romanticizes suicide in the media
Promoting healthy conversation training for mental health awareness
Learning how to ask better questions for those dealing with suicidal thoughts

Connect with Dr. Sam Buser & Kimi Buser-Clancy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-buser-6913a51a/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kimibuser
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimi.buser
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimibuserclancy/

Connect with Leaving the Valley podcast

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leavingthevalley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavingthevalleyshow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeavingValley

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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“The question isn’t, ‘Am I an alcoholic?’, but the real question is, ‘Am I free?’.” - Laura McKowen.

Oftentimes it’s easy to recognize a personal addiction, whether it be alcohol abuse or even an eating disorder but very rarely do we get a closer look at the underlying issues. In order to fully be present with ourselves and understand the root cause of our addiction, we must dig deeper and ask the hard questions.

This week, we are speaking with Odette Cressler, host of the Recovery Elevator podcast. Odette shares her past experience with an eating disorder that later manifested into an alcohol addiction and how she was able to find community, peace, and recovery. According to Odette, the Recovery Elevator community empowers individuals to recover from their alcohol addiction and to learn how to live their lives to the fullest.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of finding joy through hardships and struggle in order to find peace within. Odette breaks down the process of addiction recovery by starting with the practice of channeling self-discovery and learning how to ask ourselves honest questions. Odette also shines a light on creating healthy boundaries in our relationships as well as the way we see ourselves and our self-image. We discuss how these boundaries evolve over time and how we can learn from our past experiences.

Topics Discussed

Learning to find joy through adversity
The journey through self-discovery
Recognizing the “grey area” of addiction
How cross-addiction manifests from one addiction to another
Learning how to ask yourself honest questions
Debunking the myth behind different body types & eating disorders
How to utilize intuitive eating without feeling guilty afterward
Creating healthy boundaries & how they evolve over time

Connect with Odette Cressler

Mental Health Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theharmonylane/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryelevator/

Additional Resources

Recovery Elevator Podcast: https://recovery-elevator-sandbox.chargifypay.com/subscribe/yqhq6p9gmrr2

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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 PodcastThe Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery CentersPositive 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery? Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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There is power in having a strong community. Individuals thrive in communities where accountability and authentic conversations allow each person an opportunity to learn from one another. Not only are communities able to grow together, one-on-one sponsorship roles also allow individuals an opportunity to strengthen their addiction recovery journey. Our guest this week shares his past experience with addiction and how having a strong community helped him cope with his mother’s addiction as well.

This week, we are speaking with Chris Davis. Chris is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor of 26 years. In this episode, we explore how enmeshment and codependency occurs within relationships as well as the importance of creating healthy boundaries. Chris shares with us why being present in the moment, no matter how painful, is essential to our addiction recovery journey because it helps us savor the depth of our emotions and truly understand our own thoughts and feelings in a way addiction wouldn’t allow us to feel.

Topics Discussed

Creating healthy boundaries within your relationships
Understanding the drawbacks of enmeshment and codependency
Surviving adolescence with parents struggling with addiction
How the absence of a parent role contributes to codependency
The power of community and sponsorship in addiction recovery
What staying in the present moment teaches us about the depth of emotion

Connect with Chris Davis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-davis-6193018/

*Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast*

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery CentersPositive 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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In this week’s episode, we are talking with Cody Johnston, Podcast Producer and Co-Host of The Reckless Pursuit. Cody is a musician, podcaster and podcast producer, and is passionate about learning new faith perspectives. Cody writes music under the moniker, “Braille Atlas”. You can find his work on Itunes, Spotify, and wherever else music is sold. Cody and his wife Elaine run Reckless Media, a podcast production company. Cody also co-hosts a podcast with his wife, Elaine titled “The Reckless Pursuit". Their podcast hopes to give Christians who do not fit with typical church in a place to call home

Topics Discussed

The importance of highlighting positive attributes to paint a full picture
Protective survival skills learned from traumatic experiences
The unpredictability of chaos and trauma
Why it’s essential to love people despite their addiction
Understanding the duality of addiction

Connect with Cody Johnston

Website: http://brailleatlas.com/links/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brailleatlas

Additional Resources

The Reckless Pursuit: https://therecklesspursuit.com
Reckless Media co

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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In this week’s episode, we are talking with Maegan Kenney, the Creator and Host of The Addictionary Podcast on YouTube, a recovery coach, clinical interventionist, heart-centering meditation teacher, and therapist. We discuss mindful meditation practices, how to recognize resentment & stigma in the addiction recovery process, and what it means to find peace in the chaos. Throughout our discussion, we share how our personal experiences can shape our outlook on life and how to find gratitude in even the midst of chaos and discomfort. Maegan is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in psychology with a focus on consciousness, transpersonal psychology, and alternative medicine. Maegan founded the Opioid Crisis and Advocacy student group at William James College and is passionate to raise awareness about the many pathways towards recovery, which is informed by her personal struggles with opioid addiction. Topics Discussed -Learning to align with your integrity -Taking care of yourself & finding value within -Recognizing resentment & stigma from addiction recovery -How to heal a fractured sense of myself -Identifying fears & visualizing unconditional love -How our reactions manifest in our lives -Using mindfulness meditation throughout the day -Implementing gratitude & finding peace through the suffering Connect with Maegan Kenney, M.A. Website: http://www.theaddictionarypodcast.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAddictionaryPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaddictionarypodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/578259293072318/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/addictionarypod Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/ 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/

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In this week’s episode, we are talking with Dr. Rajesh Miranda, P.h.D and Leah Davies, LMSW as we discuss the shame and stigma around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and how stress is a common denominator that negatively affects both pregnant women and their families.

Dr. Miranda is a faculty member at Texas A&M University, College of Medicine, a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, and is also involved in the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience. In addition to his academic research on the topics of fetal brain development, stem cells, microRNAs, and teratology, Dr. Miranda also leads the Texas FASD Collaborative which brings together professionals and people with lived experiences around FASD to work together to raise awareness and make change in our state.

Leah Davies is the Project Manager at the Texas Center for Disability Studies at The University of Texas at Austin. Leah’s work centers on collaboration building and stakeholder engagement efforts, particularly related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) mental health and IDD, as well as the special education system. disabilities and their families. Leah studied sociology at Texas A&M University and received her Master's degree in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin. She firmly believes that the best "experts" are those who have lived experience - individuals with disabilities and their families.

Topics Discussed

Benefits of executive functioning and abstract thinking
Navigating the shame and stigma around alcohol and pregnancy
Understanding how fathers can play a role in FASD
How nutrition, relationships, & socio-economics can impact pregnancy
Recognizing stress as a common denominator to an unhealthy pregnancy
Unpacking risk, resilience, and long term effects with FASD
The importance of evaluating mental health of mothers & their families

Connect with Dr. Rajesh Miranda, P.h.D.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-miranda-838718b1/

Connect with Leah Davies, LMSW

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-davies-lmsw-50217a147/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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Strong, supportive relationships can come in many forms. Whether it's friendships with those around us, a family supporting our journey, or spiritual mentors who have led the way, it’s important to hold on to these strong relationships. Our guest this week shares with us how attending a local house church allowed him the ability to form meaningful relationships and to understand God’s deeper purpose for our lives.

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Donald Chang, Executive Chef and Owner at Nara Sushi & Korean Kitchen.

Donald shares with us his personal journey through substance use and what ultimately led to his addiction recovery. One of the pivotal moments in his addiction recovery is when he found a local house church that welcomed him in. Not only has Donald been able to maintain his sobriety since then, he has also found a deeper purpose in life and a stronger connection with those around him. By sharing his past mistakes, Donald is able to share with others what he has learned along the way.

Join us this week to learn how effective communication can strengthen the relationships in our lives and how a strong, supportive community can leave a lasting, positive impact on our recovery journey.

Topics Discussed

How God uses our past experiences to help others with their recovery
Why sobriety is more than just being “sober”
Finding God outside of drugs, alcohol, and women
Understanding effective communication in relationships
Why marriage isn’t the answer to addiction recovery
The importance of strong, supportive relationships
How house church can help you find community and maintain sobriety

Connect with Donald Chang

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-chang-30a0979a/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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Dr. Jason Powers, MD

“Happiness is not one of those things that you just do with a giant leap. It’s the side effect of doing all the small things day in and day out. It’s the positive habits, reinforcing positive when appropriate, engaging with your character strengths, developing supportive relationships, improving meaning, purpose and achievement.”

Donald Chang,

“It was easy to put up a wall and put up a facade of a projection of what I wanted to be viewed by people instead of just me being myself.”
“When I talk about my past, I have to be frank because I have to remember how much of a jerk I was in my addiction.”
“All I was thinking was, what am I doing here? I kept crossing lines that I always told myself that I never would and everything started falling apart.”
“To be sober is not enough. I think that God had far greater plans for us than just to be sober.”

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Throughout the addiction recovery process, it’s imperative to remember that we are not our past mistakes and that there is always room for improvement. Our guest this week shows us that by taking each day as a learning opportunity, we allow ourselves the freedom to grow.

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Dr. Mike Leath, M.D., R.Ph, the Medical Director & Chief Physician at Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery Center (PaRC). Dr. Leath specializes in adult patients throughout all levels of care from detox, through residential and until they complete the outpatient program. Dr. Leath was first educated as a Pharmacist, graduating from the University of Houston, College of Pharmacy, in 1982. He was awarded his M.D. degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, in 1987 and completed a Family Practice Program at the University of Texas in 1990.

He has worked as an ER physician and is currently working at the PaRC and at Contemporary Medicine Associates as a staff physician. He serves as Medical Director for the Pain Recovery Program, IOP Programs and Performance Improvement. Dr. Leath is also certified by American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM).

Join us this week as we learn what we can learn from our past mistakes and how we can learn to begin each day with intentional living. If there is one thing to learn from this episode, it’s that there is beauty in surrender and that sometimes “giving up” is the best gift we can offer ourselves.

Topics Discussed

From pharmacy doctor to misusing prescription medication
Why people use deception as a survival tool
Understanding addiction recovery as a day by day process
Learning to use our past mistakes as learning opportunities
The beauty of surrender in addiction recovery
Reminding ourselves that we are not our past
Starting each day with intentional thought & living
How exercise can increase your mood throughout the day

Connect with Dr. Mike Leath

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-leath-26807928/

Resources

Memorial Hermann Recovery & Prevention Center (PaRC) http://parc.memorialhermann.org/recovery-specialists/dr-mike-leath-md/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Resources

Eat, Move, Sleep https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Move-Sleep-Choices-Changes/dp/1939714001

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement

Eat Move Sleep: How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes

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What if we learned to shift our perspective from always focusing on the negative to recognizing the positive in any situation? What if we viewed our mistakes as learning opportunities? Our guest this week shares with us the importance of taking care of yourself as well as taking care of others.

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Dr. Terry Rustin, MD, Consultant in Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry. Dr. Rustin specializes in the assessment and treatment of patients with addiction disorders and mental illness. Dr. Rustin first started an addiction treatment program as a second-year medical student, in 1971, and has devoted his practice ever since to the health and recovery of patients with addiction disorders with experience in a variety of clinical settings.

He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and has twice served as the President of the Texas Society of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Rustin has also been listed in “The Best Doctors in America” in Addiction Medicine each year since 1996. Dr. Rustin developed the CPR (Confidential Program for Recovery) over several years to provide quality treatment for individuals who require an absolute assurance of confidentiality and privacy while working on recovery.

Join us this week as we discuss the changes of approaching addiction recovery over the years, why it’s essential to take ownership over personal addiction recovery.

Topics Discussed

The paradigm shift of addiction over the past few decades
Understanding the pattern of recognizing addiction
Taking ownership over personal addiction recovery
Why addiction and recovery isn’t logical
How to take care of yourself and take care of others
Learning to let go resentment and shame
Acknowledging areas of weakness
Accepting mistakes as learning opportunities
Shifting the negative to focus on the positive

Connect with Terry Rustin, MD online

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-rustin-9208a955/

Resources

Quit and Stay Quit - A Personal Program to Stop Smoking https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Stay-Personal-Nicotine-Cessation/dp/1568381093

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

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Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf 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 PodcastThe Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

Quotes:

Dr. Jason Powers, MD

“When I am mindful and the more that I can be compassionate, I can grant myself forgiveness and experience forgiveness towards myself.”

Julie DeNofa, President at PRC

“Oftentimes in addiction medicine and recovery, we work with our clients on the emotions around carrying resentments and learning to let go.”

Dr. Terry Rustin, MD, DFASAM, Consultant in Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Psychiatry

“Addiction by its nature is not logical. Getting sober is not logical. It is spiritual and it is emotional.”
“If I take credit for somebody else's recovery, I must also accept the blame for their relapse.”
“One of the most important lessons I ever learned was not to take credit for someone else's recovery. I can give you a road map and show you the way. I can give you guidance and encouragement, but I can't do it for you.”
“I always have to be willing to say, maybe I am not right and maybe I am wrong.”

Quit and Stay Quit - A Personal Program to Stop Smoking: Quit & Stay Quit Nicotine Cessation Program

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What do OCD, anxiety disorders, and mental health have in common? Our guest this week helps walk us through how living with OCD can affect the way we participate in daily activities, how we view our relationships, and what steps we need to take in order to improve our way of life.

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD, the director of the McLean OCD Institute at Houston, where she maintains an active clinical, research, and leadership role. With her focus on OCD, anxiety disorders, mental health stigma and access to mental health care, Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale is dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless and is grateful for a career which allows her to improve the lives of those living with a mental illness every day. We discuss how we can continue to grow despite anxiety disorders and what we can learn about our mental health.

Join us this week as we normalize the stigma around OCD, understand how to work with our OCD tendencies, and how to find meaning and purpose in our personal journey to better serve those around us.

Topics Discussed

Why pills don’t help with long term response treatment
The underlying anxieties on a deeper core level
Normalizing the stigma around OCD
The benefits with exposure therapy with response prevention
How OCD affects the relationships around us
The difference between a lapse and a relapse
How to care for loved ones with OCD
Turning pain into purpose as a tool to help others

Connect with Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD online

Peace of Mind Foundation, Inc https://peaceofmind.com
OCD Challenge https://www.ocdchallenge.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmcingvale/

Additional Resources

International OCD Foundation https://iocdf.org
McLean OCD Institute Houston https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcleanocdhouston/

Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast

Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf you or someone you know needs help, visit the website or call the number below to schedule a free assessment. We are here to help.

Call: 877-476-2743
Website: https://positiverecovery.com
Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/
FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/

About Positive Recovery MD Podcast

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery CentersPositive 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

Quotes:

Dr. Jason Powers, MD

“There’s no skill in a pill. Pills can work but at best, they are an adjunct”
“If I could bottle time, then I wouldn’t have much work to do. With the right therapy, it takes time, it takes baby steps.”
“There is this urge to try to control things. Uncertainty of life is one of the driving forces.”

Julie DeNofa

“OCD seems to manifest around areas that are closest or most important to you.”
“Helping someone every day is something that I feel fortunate to be able to do whether it’s on the employee side or on the client side.”

Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD

“It’s not about who you are or what degrees that you have behind your name. It’s about who you help.”
“Anytime we think about what we’re in treatment for when it’s anxiety based, there is usually an underlying core fear or concern.”
“Exposure therapy shouldn’t be dangerous or risky. Exposure therapy shouldn’t be putting people in harm's way. It should be things anyone would be willing to do.”
“OCD is not an adjective. OCD is not helpful and doesn’t help you be more organized or more clean. It’s destructive and disabling.”
“Everybody has weird or bizarre interests of thought. The difference though, is how we respond to them.”

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What if we viewed the recovery process more as a coming together around a bonfire and sharing our lives with one another rather than having to hide from our addiction? Did you know that the recovery process can actually be fun and enjoyable? Our guest this week shows us that when we focus on rallying a community, we inevitably become better versions of ourselves.

In this week’s episode, we are talking with John Shiflet, MSW, the Program Director of Cougars in Recovery Collegiate Recovery Community at the University of Houston with a focus in Clinical and Medical Social Work with a Master’s of Social Work. John’s background demonstrates a history of working in higher education through various skills in nonprofit organizations, crisis intervention, family therapy, case management, and interventions. We discuss the power of accountability through the recovery process and why doing things together is imperative to recovery. John walks us through intentional goal setting, practicing, gratitude, and how implementing a holistic and therapeutic approach is the key to effective recovery.

Join us this week as we discover how the recovery process doesn’t have to be mundane or boring and how we can focus on the more positive aspects of life.

Topics Discussed

The power of accountability and doing things together
How addressing addiction head on is more beneficial than hiding from it
Making recovery fun by refocusing on what truly matters in life
Implementing a holistic and therapeutic approach to recovery
Why intentional goal setting increases our recovery process
How practicing gratitude allows us to focus on the positives
Understanding the recovery process as climbing mountains
Why building a strong community helps us become better individuals

Connect with John Shiflet, MSW online

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-shiflet-msw-13212ab0/

Contact John Shiflet, MSW

Email: jashifle@central.uh.edu
Phone: 713-743-5826

Additional Resources

COVID-19 Updates From Cougars In Recovery https://uh.edu/cir/

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Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf you or someone you know needs help, visit the website or call the number below to schedule a free 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

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

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Are you a parent who is navigating through your adolescent’s addiction? Or, are you wanting to learn how to prevent addiction within your family? If you are searching for the right questions to be asking and how to have the healthy, safe, and validating conversations with your children, this episode is for you. Our guest this week helps guide us through the process of healthy conversations and how to develop strong relationships with your family in order to stay proactive in both addiction recovery and addiction prevention.

In this week’s episode, we are talking with Dr. Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S. Crystal is a therapist, researcher, and educator who has been working with adolescents and adults suffering from mental illness, behavior disorders, and substance abuse since 1991.

Crystal shares with us her personal recovery journey and how she has since created a comprehensive prevention model to teach the neurodevelopmental effects of risky behavior to children, teens, and parents which was selected for the 2015 Prevention and Education Commendation from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. In this episode, we learn how families can have the hard conversations with their adolescent children, why communication is key to building strong relationships, and what it means to create healthy and safe boundaries and family values.

Join us this week as we learn how Dr. Crystal Collier was able to become free from a cocaine addiction at the age of 21 and how she is now helping adolescents and their families with their addiction recovery.

Topics Discussed

What makes a good prevention program
How parents can be proactive in their family’s prevention
Knowing what a secure attachment is & how to manifest it in parent skills
Why communication is key to affirming & validating conversations with adolescents
How to create authoritative parenting
Creating boundaries and values for family code
Why family dinners can decrease high risk behavior
How to know if you should incorporate random drug testing in your family
The importance of role playing
Why you need to build a strong family relationship
Understanding how addiction affects the neurons within our brains

Today’s Positive Intervention

Hunt for the good
Be a “flowers at the feet” detective
Set an alarm to go off at every hour, pause and write down at least 3 beautiful, positive, gratitude inducing things that you presently see, feel, or are in some way experiencing

Connect with Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S online

Website: https://drcrystalcollier.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcrystalcollier/

Contact Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S

Email: crystal@drcrystalcollier.com
Phone: (713) 254-9719

Additional Resources

The NeuroWheresAbout Guide book http://neurowhereaboutsguide.com

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Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf you or someone you know needs help, visit the website or call the number below to schedule a free 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

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

Quotes:

Dr. Jason Powers, MD

“If you don't say your family values out loud, you miss the opportunity to be preventive.”

Julie DeNofa

“I feel like Doctors don’t know how to ask the right questions, even in emergency room settings.”

Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S

“About 90% of people who grow up and get diagnosed with a substance use disorder started engaging in their high risk behavior when they were teenagers.”
“Create a family code to decide the values for your family.”
“Early recovery needs to look like bringing people back to basics and learning what they didn’t get to learn during their addiction.”

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Ever wondered what comedians and mental health have in common? Is it ever appropriate to make jokes at a funeral? And what does it look like to find humor in dark times? Our guests this week answer these questions and more as we discover the importance of humor and how it affects our mental health.

In this week’s episode, my co-host and President of Positive Recovery Centers, Julie DeNofa, and I speak with comedians, Andy Huggins and Mike Peterson.

Andy Huggins is a graduate of both The Comedy Store in Los Angeles and Houston’s renowned Comedy Workshop. Andy has worked with acts ranging from Ray Charles, Billy Gardell, Jeff Foxworthy to Dick Gregory. He has played comedy clubs, jazz clubs, corporate gigs, AA conventions, and has entertained our troops stationed in Japan. In the mid-1980s he was a member of The Texas Outlaw Comics whose legendary performances are still celebrated today. Andy also appears in the acclaimed documentary ‘American: The Bill Hicks Story’. He has written for Bill Hicks, Jay Leno, and Billy Crystal at The Academy Awards. Andy is one of the most sought-after comedians in Texas and a comedy staple since 1981. Last year he had an outstanding appearance on America’s Got Talent. Andy turned sixty sometime in his early thirties. At long, happy last, age, attitude, and comedy has come together at the same time.

Mike Peterson is a retired Sergeant from the City of West University Police Department in Houston after 20 years of service. Prior to that Mike spent 3 years in the U.S. Army Military Police. Mike has been performing standup comedy for 21 years. He has appeared on ABC, The View and was a finalist in Ed McMahon’s Next Big Star contest as well as a past finalist in Houston’s Funniest Comedian contest. Mike has shared the stage with such luminaries as Jay Leno, Michael Winslow, Frank Caliendo and Anjelah Johnson, Kathleen Madigan, and Richard Lewis to name a few. Mike has also opened for Grammy award legend Glen Campbell and has had the honor of traveling overseas to Iraq and Kuwait twice to perform for our U.S. military troops. Mike also performs at comedy clubs, casinos, colleges, corporate events including police banquets.

Join us this week as we dive into how laughter can be a great form of medicine and what it means to live a life of gratitude.

Topics Discussed

What comedians and health have in common
Understanding laughter as a form of medicine
How to shift your focus away from the troubles of this world
Learning to live a life of gratitude and thankfulness
What it looks like to lean into your strengths
The importance of knowing your audience
How walking slows the progression of cognitive decline

Today’s Positive Intervention

Draft your personal mission statement into one sentence
Keep it on your desk, by your bed, or on your calendar
Commit it to memory

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Contact Positive Recovery CentersIf you or someone you know needs help, visit the website or call the number below to schedule a free 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

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will 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://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as 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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

Quotes:

Dr. Jason Powers

“It’s this beautiful second chance to be in recovery and to be able to take advantage of time that we were wasting before.”
“In Positive Recovery, we borrow a lot from the science of happiness or the positive psychology. We want people to lead in their strengths.”

Andy Huggins

“Instead of hopping on CNN or MSNBC first thing in the morning and making myself ill for the rest of the day, every morning I hop on YouTube and find me an AA speaker. Their tone and attitude is just very reassuring to me.”
“You get a funny idea and just figure it out by trial and error. There’s no other way.”
“I think the reason why we connect with AA audiences is that we're both doing the same thing. Comics take something negative and turn them into a positive. People in recovery are taking a negative and taking it into a positive as well.”

Mike Peterson

“In Recovery, you’ve gotta have fun. Just because you're in recovery that doesn't mean you can't have fun anymore.”

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Are you a parent who is struggling with a teen who is addicted to drugs or alcohol? Maybe you’ve tried every resource you know but have come up short on the next steps to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of your child. Or maybe you know someone who is dealing with their teenage son or daughter who is looking for a safe and healthy environment to find their recovery. Regardless of your situation, our guest(s) this week share their tools, knowledge, as well as experience on how to make the best decision possible for you and your family.

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Sasha McLean. Sasha is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Executive Director of Archway Academy, and Board Chairman for the National Association of Recovery Schools. As we discuss the significance of providing a blend of academics and addiction recovery for teens, we are introduced to Sasha’s two guests, father and son, Mitchell and Sebastian, as we walk through the depths of addiction and recovery through the lens of adolescence and parenthood. Mitchell shares his experiences as a father who realized his son had an addiction at age 14 and got the help his son needed for his recovery. Sebastian shares his personal experiences of what it’s like to find recovery at a young age.

Join us this week as we talk with Sasha, Mitchell, & Sebastian about the benefits of Archway Academy and how families can support each other through addiction recovery.

Topics Discussed

Dealing with addiction and recovery as a parent
The importance of an APG (after school program/alternate peer group)
Blending education and recovery as an option for adolescents
Learning how to control your own environment
Supporting loved ones through their own decisions
Handling the fear behind adolescent recovery
Coping with loss and trauma at a young age
Uncovering shame, denial, and guilt

Today’s Positive Intervention

Focus on your health.
Write 10 things you can be grateful for regarding the current state of your health.
Choose one thing you can do today in order to improve your physical health
Practice physical well-being with intentionality

Contact Positive Recovery Centers

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/

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Additional Resources

Archway Academy http://www.archwayacademy.org

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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

Quotes:

Sasha McLean, Executive Director, Archway Academy

“One of the most dangerous beliefs that parents can have is that something would never happen to their child.”
“A lot of what we have to do is help parents believe that they are fantastic parents and that they did so many things right. The goal is to talk about what they did right so that they can continue doing those things.”
“It is much easier to help others than to ask others for help. I believe the greatest and most courageous part of our recovery is when we ask for help. We don't realize how asking for help carries over in every area of life.”

Mitchell

“As a parent, you probably never imagine that your children are going to use drugs or alcohol. It’s not something that you plan to occur.”
“It’s really helpful when you already know someone who is in recovery.”
“Part of recovery, you don't want your child to go back to the same people and environment that helped facilitate the addiction.”
“One of the most important things for parents to learn, and it’s not easy, is that you can want whatever you want but what really matters is what your child wants because that's what they're going to do.”
“I can provide the support, the love and the home. But no amount of yelling or taking away the cell phone is going to achieve the results that I want unless that's what he wants to do.”
“The hottest place in hell is reserved for those during a crisis who do nothing.”

Sebastian

“I didn’t really feel like I had a major support system. The only person that texted me outside of my recovery was my former drug dealer.”
“When you start to feel again, you start to feel alone. You feel truly alone without any drugs.”

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Do you often find yourself thinking, “Are things really going to get better”? Or do you ask yourself, “Will things always be this way”? If you find yourself asking these types of questions, you are not alone. Oftentimes we struggle to separate our current circumstances from our future success in recovery. The good news is that yes, this is going to get better. This is only temporary. Our guest this week helps us define those moments in which we are able to focus on our our personal recovery through connecting with others.

In this week’s episode, I am speaking with Reanna DeGeorge, the Clinical Trainer for Positive Recovery Centers. Reanna shares with us the importance of connection and how it relates to the success of personal recovery. We discuss the explanatory style in which those in recovery often describe their perspectives and how we can shift the focus of addiction towards positive actions.

Join us this week as we discuss how to shift our self-narrative around addiction as well as why it’s important to have one-on-one connections and a strong community.

Topics Discussed

How gratitude helps your overall well being
Understanding and identifying the explanatory style through personal recovery
Why positive recovery isn’t just about being “positive” all the time
The importance of relationships and connectivity
Why we should view addiction as a disease rather than a moral issue

Today’s Positive Intervention

Journal about a trauma or difficulty that you have experienced and learned form.
Choose a trauma that gives you a sense of resolution, since the object here is to learn how traumas can be enriching.
Write down how your worldview changed, how you gained insight into yourself and how you ended up benefiting as a result from the trauma

Contact Positive Recovery Centers

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/

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

Quotes:

Dr. Jason Powers

“It’s not good to be optimistic if the risk of failure is high.”
“Happiness isn’t something that you sort of do once.”

Reanna DeGeorge

“The main thing with addiction treatment is connection. Many people who relapse in the recovery world are because they’re not able to have connection.”
“Oftentimes when patients are in active addiction, their explanatory style is usually more negative, so to them, it seems like life will always be like this way and things won’t ever get better. But, being able to identify early recovery, you begin to realize that this is temporary. this is going to get easier and better.

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It’s no secret that when we place other people’s happiness at the forefront of our decision making, we inadvertently increase our own wellbeing. In fact, by using our past experiences as learning opportunities, we are able to extend our healing and growth towards others. But what does it look like to share what we have learned in a positive, honest, and healthy way? This is exactly what our guest this week brings to the table as we dive into what it means to be a service to other people.

In this week’s episode, I am speaking with George Joseph, the CEO of Positive Recovery Centers and Owner of Common Bond Bakery and Brasserie. George shares his own personal recovery story and how he has been able to become a service to those who are dealing with alcohol and drug addiction. George walks us through his childhood and the loss of his father as well as his personal addiction recovery journey. We discuss his past experience from recovery and sober living through his one year jail sentence to becoming a substance abuse counselor to now, owning and operating a recovery center and a multi-location bakery and brasserie.

Join us this week as we dive into focusing on other people’s happiness and how our past experiences can be a catalyst for growth and healing for other people.

Topics Discussed

Dealing with stress and staying resilient with community outside of COVID-19
Pivoting multiple businesses through COVID-19
Coping with loss of a father and tuning out with drugs
How to improve your wellbeing by focusing on other people
Past experiences with recovery & sober living to counseling others with addiction
The turning point from being in jail to becoming a service to others
How to be confrontational in a positive and honest way without offending others
Creating and focusing on a a team culture
How to have ethical responsibility when treating people with an addiction
The value of providing education on how recovery will help those in need
How a 10,000 baguette challenge is changing the community in Houston

Today’s Positive Intervention

Apply yourself to making the next right choice for your overall health, happiness, and recovery. Be brave and industrious and don't quit before the miracle happens. Practice mindfulness about your small choices and remember to smile and hold your body in an upright position. Do the next right thing all day long and when tired or in doubt, fake it until you make it. At the day’s close, journal about your experiences.
For the 3 next nights, write 3 good things that happened and write out why they are good things. Focus on the why and find qualities that contributed to these good things. Don’t dismiss the good things as “luck”.

Contact Positive Recovery Centers

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/

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Additional Resources

Common Bond Bistro, Bakery, and Brasserie

https://commonbondcafe.com

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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

Quotes:

Dr. Jason Powers

“Giving helps the giver more than the receiver. If you want your well being to go up, be generous”
“If you focus on others’ happiness more than your own, your wellbeing goes up”
“Journaling is the swiss army knife of resilience and wellbeing”

George Joseph

“When you don’t know how to handle your feelings, it’s like adding fuel to the fire”
“For an addict without drugs and alcohol, if they’re not spiritually content, they become unhappy.”
“The thing about being in jail when you’re sober is that you really get the comprehension of losing your freedom”
“Sometimes God closes one door to open another”

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Do you find yourself asking the question, “What is Positive Recovery”? Or maybe you’re asking yourself, “How can Positive Recovery help me discover the true meaning and purpose in my life”? Well, you are in the right place. Not only does Positive Recovery inspire and motivate you to SURVIVE your recovery journey, it also gives you the tools and foundation to THRIVE and FLOURISH in your life. By developing positive habits in your daily routine, you will begin to recognize your greatest potential.

In this week’s episode, Dr. Jason Powers, Julie DeNofa, and George Joseph discuss the power of Positive Recovery and how we can use it as a tool for both recovery and personal growth. By tapping into positive emotions, authentic engagement, real relationships, true meaning, and personal achievement, we are able to transform our lives from within. Dr. Powers, Julie, and George show us that Positive Recovery is more than just simply staying positive; it’s a transformative lifestyle.

Join us this week as we dive into what it means to find true happiness and to discover our full potential from within!

Topics Discussed

The theory of True Happiness
How PERMA (positive, engagement, relationships, meaning, achievement) helps us dial into who we are
The power behind positive psychology and how to use it as a tool for growth
How to flourish and find your greatest potential
Overcoming a scarcity mentality around the idea of transformation
Understanding setpoints on an individual level
Using positive interventions as a supplement towards growth
Creating transformative lifestyles by overcoming struggle

Today’s Positive Intervention

List three goals you want to accomplish in the next year
List three things you can do in the next 6 months to reach your goals
List three things you can do in the next 3 months to reach your goals
List three things you can do in the next month to reach your goals
List three things you can do in the next week to reach your goals
List three things you can do today to reach your goals

Contact Positive Recovery Centers

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/

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers online

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

Additional Resources

Virtual Fitness https://yes.fit

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, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

What is Positive Recovery?
Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.

Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

Positive Recovery MD: Recent Episodes

Dr. Jason Powers, MD