Creating a space for families and the best minds
Wide-ranging interviews with the brightest thinkers in the field of addiction and recovery. Hosts Jeff and Debra Jay talk to clinicians, authors, researchers and practitioners who have decades of experience.
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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.
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.
Treating Sex Addiction with Deborah Schiller
Deborah Schiller takes us through the world of pornography and sex addiction, and offers a message of hope.
Roots of Addiction Treatment with John Driscoll
John Driscoll, senior VP of Recovery Services at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, began his career working with homeless addicted women and their children at St. Martin de Porres House of Hope, in Chicago. Listen to his fascinating story.
Older Adult Treatment with Sharon Matthew and Ming Wang, MD
Sharon Matthew, MA, and Ming Wang, MD, are experts in older adult treatment. They talk about the many special considerations for treating people 55 and older–and their families.
Twelve Step Facilitation with Joe Nowinski, PhD
Joe Nowinski, PhD, is the author of “If You Work It, It Works! The Science Behind Twelve Step Recovery.” He is an author and educator who truly understands recovery.
12 Steps Back to Basics with Carver Brown
Carver Brown has presented the “Back to Basics” approach to the 12 Steps to more than 7.000 people. He is passionate about recovery.
Opiate Addiction and Recovery with Robert DuPont, MD
Robert Dupont, MD, prolific author and founding director of NIDA, talks about surprising things he’s learned in a lifetime of helping addicts and families.