Avoiding the Addiction Affliction
by Westwords Consulting, LLC
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When does it stop being a party and start becoming a problem? Is there a way to steer clear of addiction? Every Wednesday, Mike McGowan explores substance use disorders with expert guests.
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- "The Faces of Bipolar" with Jeremy Davis · 26 minJeremy Davis graduated college magna cum laude in Computer Science and built a career as a software engineer in Silicon Valley. He bought a house, started a family, and believed…
- "To Buy or Not To Buy" with Carrie Rattle · 29 minCarrie Rattle discusses shopping and buying addiction. Carrie Rattle is a Financial Therapist and 30-year financial industry veteran who has observed money psychology and…
- "Tip of the Spear" with Dave Kopeny · 35 minParents can be the difference in whether or not their children use alcohol or other drugs. David Kopeny discusses his book, "Tip of the Spear," aimed at preparing parents to be…
- "Postpartum Depression" with Sarah Gracz, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C and Kristine Gallagher, M.Ed., LPC, PMH-C, CEDS · 24 minRecently, postpartum depression has garnered a lot of headlines. Sarah Gracz and Kristine Gallagher, of Orenda Counseling in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, discuss perinatal mental health…
- "Inspiration, Innovation, and Recovery" with Carrie Everett · 30 minCarrie Everett is the owner of C&A Servicez and the CEO/Inventor behind the new Safiee cleaning tool container. If that was the whole story, her entrepreneurship would be quite…
- "Naltrexone Implants" with Waldemar Jezierski · 31 min"Better life through science" is a phrase that absolutely applies to recovery from substances. Waldemar Radoslaw Jezierski discusses another step in that direction, naltrexone…
- "Chronic Chaos" with Ann Marie Farino · 27 minAnn Marie Farino has three children—two on earth and one in heaven. In June of 2016, her son Richard died by suicide. In this podcast she discusses her forthcoming memoir…
- "Who are You and What is Your Deal?" with Dr. Sterling Elliott · 34 minUnderstanding who you are and what tools you're working with matter when trying to recover from addiction. Dr. Sterling Elliott talks about where and how self awareness is…
- "Not My Shame" with Daniela Tilbrook · 29 minFor decades, Daniela Tilbrook bore a secret and the shame that went with it. But the secret and the shame were not hers to bear but were put upon her by those who we are all…
- "It's Not Your Grandfather's Weed Anymore" with Melissa Moore · 31 minThere is a proliferation of cannabis and CBD products available just about everywhere. Melissa Moore discusses the marketing of these products, the target audience, and the lack…
- "Recovery Requires All of Us" with Guida Brown · 37 minThis September is National Recovery Month. What better way to celebrate six years of this podcast than to discuss why recovery—real recovery—requires the individual's, the…
- "Surviving Betrayal" with Helen Fisher · 34 minBetrayal in a relationship breaks you. When you discover infidelity in a relationship, it feels like your whole world has been shattered. Helen Fisher discusses how she works…
- "Impairment to Imprisonment" with Joe Peterangelo and Liam Farin · 31 minJoe Peterangelo and Liam Farin discuss a Wisconsin Policy Forum report about the rise in Wisconsin's Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) offense incarcerations. Joe has been a part…
- "Truth Heals" with Dr. Tony Dice · 34 minDr. Tony Dice discusses his book "After the Trident" and his Holistic Change Model. The Model is designed to heal the invisible wounds of those who serve and who have…
- "Strong Fathers Making Healthy Homes" with Joshua Legg · 27 minJoshua Legg says his goal is always the same: to equip men with tools that strengthen families and lighten the load for the professionals who serve them. Joshua Legg is the…
- "Closing the Gap Between Knowing and Doing" with Jeanne Foot · 35 minWhat keeps us stuck in a place that is unhealthy when we know we need to move? Jeanne Foot discusses the bridge between "knowing and doing." Jeanne is the founder and CEO of The…
- "GLP-1 Drugs, Promise and Performance" with Dr. Kim Dennis · 28 minGLP-1 drug ads for weight loss are everywhere. The drugs, also, are now being studied for use in substance use disorder treatment and mental health disorders. Dr. Kim Dennis…
- "It's Not Your Grandfather's Beer Anymore" with Melissa Moore · 26 minIn order to increase sales in a sagging alcoholic beverage market, the alcohol companies have expanded their product line to include a multitude of alcohol-infused products, from…
- "Modern-Day Snake Oil" with Michelle Sandberg · 33 minThere are many products, regulated and unregulated, sold over the counter that contain substances that can contribute to addiction. Michelle Sandberg, the Executive Director of…
- "Where Are We? Opioids and Options" with Dr. Sterling Elliott · 33 minDr. Sterling Elliott talks about where we are with the ongoing opioid crisis, pain management, and available unregulated pseudo-pharmaceutical combinations available in smoke…
- "Life By Design, Not By Default" with Jeanne Foot · 31 minJeanne Foot doesn't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to recovery. Using evidence-based therapeutic methods, she works with her clients to create a recovery path that works…
- "A Place to Recover" with Jim Boad · 24 minFinding a place to live once someone is in recovery is often a challenge. Jim Boad has addressed that challenge through initiative and expertise. Jim is a Pacific Coast…
- "We Do Better When We Know Better" with Barb Clark · 31 minAs a hidden brain injury, FASD can manifest in ways that often lead to challenging behaviors, which can feel overwhelming for caregivers relying on traditional parenting…
- "Proof Alliance, Addressing FASDs" with Mollie O'Brien · 22 minFetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) affect up to 1 in 20 people and is particularly prevalent among young people in the adoption and fostering system. As a hidden brain…
- "Doing the Hard Things" with Matt Christensen · 29 minMatt Christensen grew up as the oldest child in a loving family. He had already lost his sense of direction when, in his early twenties, he also lost his mom. Poor choices and…
- "Shouting Into the Darkness" with Matthew Laughrin · 33 minMatthew Laughrin wrote his memoir, "Shouting into the Darkness: Life as a Mentally Ill Drug Addict in the 21st Century," while incarcerated. On March 1, 2009, Matthew woke to a…
- "Does Rehab Really Work" with Jim Savage · 36 minRehab is a word used to describe everything from a short detox to a long residential stay. Jim Savage discusses what constitutes rehab and what makes for a successful program…
- "We're Not A Car Wash" with Joe Henderson · 26 minIt is safe to say that addiction and mental health services are needed across the country and that providing those services, while incredibly rewarding, is also extremely…
- "Hunger for More in Life" with JD Tremblay · 36 minEveryone copes with depression and life stress differently. JD Tremblay coped by pushing his body athletically to limits few ever experience. Tremblay is the Director of Human…
- "The World Deserves Your Gift" with Harvie Herrington · 32 minHarvie Herrington is a former college and pro football player now dedicated to helping youth and adults overcome adversity and achieve their dreams. He is a motivational speaker…
- "Less Stress" with Dr. Gary Sprouse · 39 minStress is a common concern across all ages and demographics. It causes some to seek relief by engaging in destructive behaviors. Dr. Gary Sprouse, or as he is better known across…
- "Apricity, Whole Life Recovery" with Michelle Devine Giese, Dan Haak, and Jolie VerVoort · 27 minIn 2018, STEP Industries and The Mooring Programs merged to become Apricity, a progressive recovery community in Wisconsin. The leadership team brought to life the vision of a…
- "Both Can Be True" with Jessica Guerrieri · 32 minRecovery, like life, is full of what seems like contradictions. Love and resentment, passion and despair. Jessica Guerrieri details the complexities of recovery brilliantly in…
- "Always At Choice -- Coping With Grief and Loss" with Larry Freeborg · 31 minWe may not be able to choose the circumstances we're in, but we always have a choice regarding how we respond. That is just one of the life lessons Larry Freeborg talks about in…
- "Who I'm Becoming" with Jonathan Schwartz · 36 minJonathan Schwartz was at the top of his game serving as a business manager to celebrities including Beyonce, Alanis Morisette, Gwenyth Paltrow, Mariah Carey, Linkin Park, and…
- "Breaking the Cycle of Addiction Starts with Understanding It" with Dana Emold · 30 minWhen we're going through difficult times, often the tendency is to isolate and withdraw. Help is available, but often folks are reluctant to reach out and ask for it. Dana Emold…
- "Spinal Fusion and Pain Management" with Dr. Rohan Lall · 23 minAnyone who has experienced chronic lower back pain knows that relief is sometimes difficult to find. Dr. Rohan Lall discusses a groundbreaking new procedure being developed to…
- "What to Eat (and Drink) Now" with Marion Nestle · 33 minRecently the federal government released new guidelines for alcohol and food. Marion Nestle discusses those new guidelines and her lifetime's work as a nutrition expert and…
- "Bringing Hope to Rural Communities" with Tania Reindl · 33 minRural communities in America have a shortage of resources for mental health and substance use disorders. That shortage makes services provided by rural schools so important in…
- "Heart to Heart" with Donna Pope · 32 minThe mission of the Heart to Heart Foundation is to support programs providing services to children needing homes, biological parents making crucial decisions for their children…
- "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder" with Guida Brown · 30 minFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) is often overlooked, misdiagnosed, and understudied. Individuals with FASDs and their families also face persistent stigma, negative…
- "Journey Out of the Bottle" with Jane Musgrave · 33 minJane Musgrave grew up on the outskirts of Brisbane, Australia. She endured a troubled childhood that led her to seek an escape in alcohol. What began as a coping mechanism…
- "A Recovery-Supportive Campus" with Tim Rabolt · 25 minAs college students everywhere are returning to campus following winter break, some are struggling with substances. Those in recovery navigated the holidays soberly. And a few…
- "One Man With a Chamber — Battling CTE" with William Person · 38 minWilliam Person is a former nine-year Team USA Bobsled athlete whose career left him battling the devastating effects of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). At his lowest…
- "Section Yellow - One Game At A Time" with John Plageman · 28 minJohn Plageman wondered how, as a newly recovering person, he would navigate social events he enjoyed. Concerts, ballgames, and just going out were cause for anxiety. He…
- "Parallel Recovery" with Lisa Katona Smith · 33 minPeople don't have substance use disorders in isolation. Their family, friends, and colleagues all experience, as Lisa Katona Smith, M.Ed., says, "feelings of anger, fear, and…
- "Needed Angels" with Eva Welch · 26 minWhen people find themselves without shelter, warmth, or food, having angels on the streets helps. Eva Welch is a Co-Founder and Director of Street Angels in Milwaukee County…
- "Standby" with Beth McDonough · 31 minAfter thirty years on television, Beth McDonough's life unraveled in the harshest spotlight: two DUIs, a public firing, and national headlines. What the world saw was her…
- "Living with Schizophrenia" with Chrisa Hickey · 34 minThere are some parenting challenges that don't show up in the guidebooks we all consume when we have children. Chrisa Hickey ran into that head on when her son Timothy was…
- "Assisting Those Who Served" with Rebekka Cary · 24 minVeterans encounter physical, mental health, and substance use challenges at a greater rate than the general population. Rebekka Cary discusses helping them access the benefits…
