Recovery is Possible Podcast

Katrina from Florida just celebrated 30 days of sobriety!!! Let's find out how she did it.

In this episode we continue Christina's experience with Virginia Tech. This episode demonstrates how parents in recovery are involved and supportive of the pursuits and desires of their children. In recovery, all things are possible and you too can be there for your children.

This interview is not necessarily about recovery. Christina discusses Virginia Tech, The Corps of Cadets, and Air Force ROTC. The reason I am including this interview is so you can see how the lives of children are so much more enriched when those around them are involved in their lives and support their hopes and dreams. In recovery, you can do this too!

Jim M. is a Vietnam Veteran, a former Police Officer, and survivor of sexual abuse from a priest. Jim discusses recovery from alcoholism and how good life can be.

 

 

There is a lot of talk about being able to moderate use. This episode discusses this dangerous viewpoint and why it is not a good idea.

Diet and exercise in recovery are important. I discuss how I became involved in teaching Spinning classes and how this helped with my recovery.

During the Pandemic we have to double down our efforts to stay connected. Addiction is isolation, and we have to work to combat loneliness.

Lots of people are afraid to attend a 12-Step meeting because they are afraid someone will see them. In fact, that is why a lot of people don't attend in the first place. Let's talk about this.

My guest describes Non Al-Anon resources that helped her cope with her husband’s drinking.

In this episode John Taylor describes a program for Commercial Pilots who need to be in recovery. Find out more at himsprogram.com.

Retired FBI Agent Frank Runles and I discuss Statement Analysis and how we lie about addiction to ourselves and others.

I interview retired Ohio State Trooper Steve Click about how the Ohio ASSIST Program helps First Responders deal with Critical Incidents. Find out more at dpsohioassist.ohio.gov.

In this episode I have a discussion with Jesse Wysocki of the McShin Foundation. This foundation was featured in the documentary "Anonymous People" which was produced by Faces & Voices of Recovery. Find out more at mcshin.org.

Tom O'Connor from the FBI Agents Association discusses how they help employees and their families during difficult and often tragic times. Find out more at fbiaa.org.

In this interview Pauline talks about the family side of heroin addiction. Pauline discusses the problems associated with heroin, and how the issue is being addressed by the National Health Service. Find out more at recovery-dundee.

In this episode we discuss the horrific injuries Lisa sustained in a motorcycle accident that ended her Law Enforcement career, and how Lisa was able turn the incident into something positive. Lisa wrote a book called "Was It Irony...Or Was It God?"

In this episode we discuss heroin addiction with Eilidh and her experiences with the National Health Service (NHS). Eilidh describes the help that Recovery Dundee has provided her on her journey to recovery. Find out more at recovery-dundee.

In this episode we discuss the great work being done by Faces & Voices of Recovery. Find out more at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org.

This is part one of a two part series where Heidi Marshall tells us her story and her work at the FBI Academy.

Today I discuss the work of Faces & Voices of Recovery with COO Philip Rutherford. Find out more at facesandvoicesofrecovery.org

Today I do Part II of an interview with Sharon Webster of Recovery Dundee in Scotland. We discuss the great work they are doing for the people of Scotland, and how recovery needs to be embraced and promoted. Find out more at recovery-dundee.

I interview Sharon Webster of Recovery Dundee. This community organization works to combat addiction in Scotland and is based in Dundee. Find out more at recovery-dundee.

In this episode, I interview Cliff Richards, President/CEO of the Hale Foundation, about Valor Station in Augusta, GA. Valor Station will be the first standalone treatment center devoted to our nation's first responders. Find out more at thehalefoundation.com.

I discuss how your thinking can get in the way of your progress. We need to think the way the winners do.

I interview retired Patrol Sergeant Mark DiBona. Mark discusses how he overcame two suicide attempts and is living a joyous and fulfilling life today. Find out more at bluehelp.org.

It seems we are forgetting about the basics of recovery in meetings. I discuss my observations and thoughts on why the basics are so important.

Many people ask whether it is a good idea to quit a substance Cold Turkey. In this episode I discuss my thoughts on this subject.

I get asked about what the meaning of a "bottom" is frequently. Here is an explanation of the term.

Many people struggle with whether addiction is a choice or a disease. I address my thoughts on this subject.

Discussion on tips for how to help yourself achieve the first year of sobriety.

People in early recovery wonder if they can drink non-alcoholic beer. Here on my thoughts on that.

Treatment helps alcoholics to safely stop drinking. Once stopped, alcoholics need to be engaged in a program and lifestyle that keeps them from starting up again.

I discuss the term "allergy" when it comes to the alcoholic. What is its origin and what does it mean?

Structure is vital to success in early recovery.

People often attend 12-Step meetings and try to rationalize how different they are from others rather than looking at how they suffer from the same disease.

I describe the five year cycle of recovery and how to anticipate the changes you will experience.

Recovery takes time, and you need to be patient. Progress rather than perfection, but the one thing you must do perfectly is to not take that first drink or drug.

My first guest discusses how Al-Anon helped her cope with her husband's drinking. Find out more about Al-Anon at al-anon.org.