Holly Jolly Alcohol Free Alternative
Staying safe and avoiding “Holiday Heart” are important topics.
Entries by Jeff Jay and Debra Jay
Unexpected Happiness
“I was convinced I’d never be happy again,” he said. “I figured I might be able to quit drinking, but I knew I was going to be miserable.” He said this with a twinkle in his eye.
The Family Recovery Experience, Part 2
Real stories of families struggling with addiction who found happiness again.
The Family Recovery Experience, part 1
Structured Family Recovery® helps families rebuild trust and find lasting happiness. The first of two podcasts that provide a window into the SFR experience.
Alcohol and Cancer
Research continues to show a strong link between cancer and alcohol. New studies demonstrate that alcoholics are not the only ones who need to be concerned. In fact, the latest numbers are startling.
Don’t Forget the Children with Jerry Moe
Children suffer silently when a parent is addicted, yet they are often forgotten. Jerry Moe has been at the forefront of helping the children of addicted families for decades.
Finding Lower Cost Treatment with Jim Balmer and Anna Byberg
Creative ways lower-cost treatment can provide excellent programs. Two treatment experts share their wisdom, offering hope for families and clients. Jim Balmer, co-founder of the Dawn Farm treatment program and Anna Byberg, clinical director, and incoming president of Dawn Farm.
Recovery for Licensed Professionals with Buddy Stockwell
Licensed professionals like lawyers, pilots, doctors and other health professionals receive a very high level of treatment and support if they require addiction treatment. As a result, they achieve greater success. What makes the difference?
Elements of Effective Treatment with Deb Kuzmin and John Dyben
Deb Kuzmin is executive director at the Hanley Center, and John Dyben is the chief clinical officer at Origins Behavioral Healthcare. Their passion and commitment for helping families and patients is truly inspiring.
Opiate Addiction and Recovery with Gary Fisher
Gary Fisher has been a leader in the behavioral health field for the past twenty years. He shares lessons learned regarding opiate addiction.
Gambling Addiction with Mike Schiks
Mike Schiks has more than 40 years experience in the addiction treatment field, and his special knowledge of problem gambling makes for an unforgettable podcast.
Collegiate and Young Adult Recovery with Mandy Baker
Many Baker has been a pioneer in the development and implementation of collegiate recovery programs and working with young adults.
Addiction-Free Pain Management with Mel Pohl, MD
Chronic pain can lead to addiction when opioid pain medications are used improperly. Too many families have a loved one struggling with opioid pain medication—or worse. Dr. Mel Pohl is the author of “A Day Without Pain.”
TBI and Addiction with Colin King, PhD
Dr. Colin King is an expert in in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and the intersection of TBI and addiction. He is a fully-licensed clinical psychologist who has been helping patients and families for many years.
12 Step Immersion with John Curtiss
John Curtiss is CEO and co-founder of The Retreat, in Wayzata, MN. The Retreat is the most admired twelve step immersion program in the country.
