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Full Potential, Now! Podcast

Full Potential, Now!, a podcast about addiction and recovery by Ted Izydor - LPC, CSAC, ICS, MINT. What's up, Recovery Nation! Listen in as Ted interviews people from all walks of life doing their best to live with addiction & recovery. Ted Izydor holds both a Master of Counseling Psychology & Master of Business Administration. With a distinguished 20-year clinical therapy background as a mental health & addiction counselor, Ted devotes himself to sharing this knowledge & insight to people seeking more fulfilling, happier & healthier lives.

Episodes

Episode 43 - Mark Rizkallah - Surfing the Wave of Psychedelics

In this episode of Full Potential Now, Ted chats with Mark Rizkallah, founder & CEO of Tulua Health & Purposes Recovery, who is here chat about using psychedelics to treat depression & anxiety. Visit http://fullpotentialnow.org. addiction podcast recovery

Aug 26, 20231 hr 3 min

Episode 42 - Joshua Shea - Porn and the Pandemic

In this episode of Full Potential Now, Ted chats with author Joshua Shea, who is here to talk with us about porn addiction, and how the pandemic changed everything. Visit http://fullpotentialnow.org. addiction podcast recovery

Feb 02, 20231 hr 3 min

Episode 41 - Kristin Casey - Rock Monster Memoir

In this episode of Full Potential Now, Ted chats with intimacy coach Kristin Casey, who is here to talk with us about her rock-and-roll addiction memoir Rock Monster. Visit http://fullpotentialnow.org. addiction podcast recovery

Jun 07, 20211 hr 31 min

Episode 37 - California Addiction Diaries Pt. 3: Dalton

In this special collaboration with award-winning filmmaker and director Steve Balderson, we'll hear unique stories of addiction and recovery from the golden state, with expert commentary from licensed mental health and addiction counseling veteran, and Full Potential Now host Ted Izydor. Interviews by Steve Balderson. Editing by Jimmy Cohen. Produced by Ted Izydor and John Praw Kruse. Visit fullpotentialnow.org.

Aug 10, 202025 min

Episode 36 - California Addiction Diaries Pt. 2: Punk Rock Woman

In this special collaboration with award-winning filmmaker and director Steve Balderson, we'll hear unique stories of addiction and recovery from the golden state, with expert commentary from licensed mental health and addiction counseling veteran, and Full Potential Now host Ted Izydor. Interviews by Steve Balderson. Editing by Jimmy Cohen. Produced by Ted Izydor and John Praw Kruse. Visit fullpotentialnow.org.

Aug 03, 202027 min

Episode 35 - California Addiction Diaries Pt. 1: Actress Jane

In this special collaboration with award-winning filmmaker and director Steve Balderson, we'll hear unique stories of addiction and recovery from the golden state, with expert commentary from licensed mental health and addiction counseling veteran, and Full Potential Now host Ted Izydor. Interviews by Steve Balderson. Editing by Jimmy Cohen. Produced by Ted Izydor and John Praw Kruse. Visit fullpotentialnow.org.

Jul 24, 202030 min

Episode 34 - Dr. Robb Kelly - Facing Addiction and Winning

In this episode of Full Potential Now, Ted speaks with Dr. Robb Kelly, an alcohol & addiction expert with a story to tell and passion to help others. Produced by Ted Izydor and John Praw Kruse. This episode features music by John Praw Kruse. Visit fullpotentialnow.org.

Jul 16, 20201 hr 9 min

Episode 33 - Ted Izydor - Recovery Q&A

In this episode of Full Potential, Now!, Producer John flips the script and interviews Ted! Lessons from this show; coping during Covid; how to know you have a problem; and more. Produced by Ted Izydor and John Praw Kruse. This episode features music by John Praw Kruse. Visit fullpotentialnow.org.

Jun 01, 20201 hr 8 min

Episode 32 - Dr. Stephanie Steinman - Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention

In this episode of Full Potential Now, Ted speaks with Dr. Stephanie Steinman, assistant professor and psychologist at UW Madison. Dr. Steinman shares some excellent knowledge on mindfulness, relapse prevention and coping with the coronavirus. Produced by Ted Izydor and John Praw Kruse. This episode features music by John Praw Kruse. Visit fullpotentialnow.org.

Apr 15, 20201 hr 7 min

Episode 31 - Sean Mangold - Recovery from Rock Bottom

In this episode of Full Potential, Now!, Ted discusses recovering from rock bottom with certified peer specialist and recovery coach Sean Mangold. Produced by Ted Izydor and John Praw Kruse. This episode features music by Pat Reinholz and John Praw Kruse. Visit fullpotentialnow.org.

Mar 02, 202055 min

Episode 30 - Madeleine Black - Surviving Trauma

In this episode of Full Potential Now, Ted chats with author and public speaker Madeleine Black. Produced by Ted Izydor and John Praw Kruse. This episode features music by Pat Reinholz and John Praw Kruse. Visit fullpotentialnow.org.

Feb 03, 202049 min

Episode 29 - Theresa Mackiewicz - Scribbles

In this week's episode of Full Potential, Now!, Ted chats with author and former special educator Theresa Mackiewicz. Produced by Ted Izydor and John Praw Kruse. This episode features music by Pat Reinholz and John Praw Kruse. Visit fullpotentialnow.org.

May 21, 20191 hr 17 min

Episode 28 - Shital Patel - Eating Disorders & Addiction

In this week's episode of Full Potential, Now!, Ted discusses eating disorders with attorney-turned-therapist Shital Patel. Produced by Ted Izydor and John Praw Kruse. This episode features music by Pat Reinholz and John Praw Kruse. Visit http://fullpotentialnow.org.

Apr 01, 20191 hr 10 min

Episode 25 - Kyczy Hawk - Recovery Yoga

In this week's episode of Full Potential, Now!, Ted learns all about the world of recovery yoga with author and certified yoga instructor Kyczy Hawk. Music by John Praw & Pat Reinholz. Visit http://fullpotentialnow.org.

Aug 29, 20181 hr 26 min

Episode 24 - Amy Dresner - Writing an Addiction Memoir

In this week's episode of Full Potential, Now!, Ted talks with author and comedian Amy Dresner about honesty, feelings and writing her addiction memoir. Amy's book My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean is out now. Visit http://fullpotentialnow.org.

Aug 02, 20181 hr 10 min

Episode 22 - Luis Rodriguez - Native American Recovery (Bonus Episode)

Over the last two episodes, we've been telling the story of tattoo pioneer and former gang member Freddy Negrete. Along the way, we enlisted the help of author Steve Jones, as well as acclaimed poet and Freddy's former gang rival Luis Rodriguez. In today's special bonus episode of Full Potential, Now!, we shift our focus to Luis Rodriguez, hitting rock bottom, and climbing back through the Native American recovery method. If you haven't listened to our interview with Freddy Negrete, check it out...

Jun 28, 201816 min

Episode 21 - Freddy Negrete, Part 2 - Recovery Through Art

This week's episode of Full Potential, Now! is Part Two of Ted's interview with tattoo pioneer Freddy Negrete, with help from author Steve Jones and poet Luis Rodriguez. Please listen to Part One on iTunes or FullPotentialNow.org first. Music by John Praw & Pat Reinholz. Visit http://fullpotentialnow.org.

Jun 13, 201849 min

Episode 20 - Freddy Negrete, Part 1 - Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos

In today's special episode of Full Potential, Now!, Ted dives deep into the amazing life story of former gang member and tattoo pioneer Freddy Negrete. First, we'll talk with author Steve Jones, who co-wrote Freddy's biography Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos. After that, Ted sits down with poet and former gang rival Luis Rodriguez to discuss art, loss and reconciliation after escaping 1970s LA gang life. Finally, we'll hear from the man himself, Freddy Negrete. Music by John Praw ...

May 21, 20181 hr 5 min

Episode 19 - Gabrielle Glaser - Women & Wine

In this week's episode of Full Potential, Now!, Ted is joined by writer Gabrielle Glaser to discuss the increase in high-risk drinking among women and older adults. Gabrielle Glaser is the author of New York Times best seller Her Best-Kept Secret: Why Women Drink - And How They Can Regain Control. Music by John Praw & Patrick Reinholz. Visit http://www.fullpotentialnow.org.

May 02, 201847 min

Episode 18 - Omar Pinto - Stages of Recovery

In this week's episode of Full Potential, Now!, Ted discusses the short, middle and long-term stages of recovery with Omar Pinto, host of The SHAIR Podcast and founder of the recovery life coaching community SHAIR SPACE. Ted and Omar talk about living a life full of passion, purpose and connection in recovery. Visit http://www.fullpotentialnow.org.

Mar 23, 20181 hr 3 min

Episode 17 - Sean Mahoney, Part 2 - Obstacles, Life, & Love

This week's episode of Full Potential, Now! is Part 2 of Ted's conversation with writer and podcaster Sean Mahoney. Listen to Part 1 first. You can find Sean's writing at seanalogues.com, and listen to past episodes of his podcast Sloshed Cinema on the Sincere Right Now podcast network. Visit FullPotentialNow.org.

Feb 15, 201837 min

Episode 16 - Sean Mahoney, Part 1 - Stigma, Prejudice & Addiction: Journey of Truth and Hope

In this week's episode of Full Potential, Now!, Ted interviews writer and podcaster Sean Mahoney. In Part 1 of their conversation, we learn about Sean's experience growing up with alcoholic parents, as well as coming out in that environment. You can find Sean's writing at seanalogues.com, and listen to past episodes of his podcast Sloshed Cinema on the Sincere Right Now podcast network. Stay tuned for Part 2 of Ted's conversation with Sean Mahoney, coming soon!

Jan 31, 201834 min

Episode 15 - Lee Weber - Is Marijuana Safe?

In this week's episode of Full Potential, Now!, Ted interviews Lee Weber, a writer, editor and the creator of AddictionBlog.org, an online magazine for people who want to learn about drug addiction potential. She is a woman in long-term recovery from addiction and calls the word "addict" the "a" word. Lee's now writing books for clinicians about best working with addicted populations, and she joins us from her home in Skopje, Macedonia. Produced by Ted Izydor and John Praw Kruse. Music by Patric...

Jan 02, 201855 min

Episode 14 - Jeanne Hirth - Soberly Speaking

In this week's episode of Full Potential, Now!, Ted interviews Jeanne Hirth, blogger at Soberly Speaking and contributing writer at Addiction.com. They discuss alcohol and recovery through learning to give sobriety a shot. But first, Ted spends a few minutes listening to his own daughter and a friend to get their thoughts on moms, partying and the social acceptance of increased drinking among women. Produced by Ted Izydor and John Praw Kruse. Music by Pushmi-Pullyu, Patrick Reinholz, Lovely Soci...

Dec 07, 20171 hr 9 min
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