Do you know that you’ll have a 67% chance of making it to five years if you stay in therapy for a year? Tim Westbrook, MS, discusses how essential it is to follow your recommended treatment plan to avoid a relapse. Your goal should be to make it a year. You NEED the accountability, connection, and support to live a kick-ass sober life. The key is your willingness to follow the plan that’s tailored for you. Be willing to take suggestions even if you disagree with them. Listen to this episode for ...
May 31, 2022•14 min
If you're in your first year of sobriety, it's really easy to relapse. This is why you need a positive support network. This is a group of people in a shared safe place where you can connect with them. You can get a sponsor to help you with that or you can stay connected to people who are also in recovery. There are a lot of ways to build a positive support network. Join Tim Westbrook as he shares some secrets to avoiding relapse.
May 24, 2022•16 min
For people in their first year on the road to recovery, the need to avoid a relapse is critical. Like it or not, your friends play a big role in your recovery. In this episode, Tim Westbrook dives deep into why toxic friends are not good for your health. He takes a look at relationships, their impact on your recovery, and why you need to cut those toxic friends out. Tune in for more great insights on sobriety and recovery and live your best life.
May 17, 2022•16 min
Do you know that triggering situations can result in a relapse? Host Tim Westbrook, MS, gives valuable strategies for safeguarding yourself from triggering situations and avoid a relapse. The first thing you need to understand is that addiction is a way to escape the pain. So you need to do your best to cultivate healthy relationships for a happy, serene life. Avoid conflicts as much as possible. The moment you feel any negative emotions creeping up on you, call a friend, therapist, or anyone yo...
May 10, 2022•21 min
There are all kinds of addictions, from drinking to drugging, gambling, sexual indiscretions, and many more. It's not easy to break free from those, but it is possible. Getting rid of these is a challenging path, and throughout the recovery, you can have a moment of relapse, which could be dangerous. Join your host Tim Westbrook as he shares the five secrets to avoiding relapse. He is the CEO of Camelback Recovery, a structured, drug-free environment that assists those in early recovery to disco...
May 03, 2022•31 min
If you are in your first year of sobriety, the chances are that you have either lost everything or you don’t have much. The chances are that you are miserable. Luckily, there is a 12-step program, consisting of very simple steps that can help you live happy and free. Today, Tim Westbrook is joined by his good friend Jason Austin. Jason’s sobriety date is August 16, 2004. Throughout his time as a sober man he has gotten married and divorced, he has two teenage boys. He is also an entrepreneur and...
Apr 26, 2022•28 min
Where are you now emotionally, and where do you want to go? You are your best sound healer in coming up with musical prescriptions that fit you best. Tim Westbrook presents Barry Goldstein , a Grammy Award-winning music productions and musical branding expert. Barry explains that your heart synchronizes to the music tempo. So if you listen to a song with 60 beats per minute, your heartbeat will move into a relaxed state. You need to create a playlist that allows you to move your energy where you...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min
How do you create healthy habits? Tim Westbrook, MS welcomes Dr. Jaime Hope , an attending emergency medicine physician at one of the country's busiest level 1 trauma centers. Dr. Jaime talks about how the first step is identifying what habits you want to develop. They should be cognitive load, low choice, and easily repeatable. Then answer the question, why do you want to develop them? Next, start small. If you're going to create a habit of working out, start with just 5 minutes a day. As you b...
Apr 12, 2022•44 min•Ep. 43
Navigating relationships is one thing, but it becomes a whole different ordeal when you're in recovery. In this episode, Love Coach Annie Lalla joins Tim Westbrook to offer insights on what love should and shouldn't look like at this stage. The two discuss when relationships are detrimental versus beneficial to both parties. When does a person know they're in a good place? When should relationships be prioritized? They dive deep to answer these questions and other dilemmas for people trying to b...
Apr 05, 2022•47 min
“Life happens for you, not to you.” This old adage could not be truer with the incredible story of our guest today. On a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time, Hal Elrod has been impacting so many lives—whether an addict or alcoholic in recovery or just an individual not in recovery. In this episode, he joins Tim Westbrook, MS to continue to pay it forward by talking about The Miracle Morning for Addiction Recovery . He explains the importance of setting yoursel...
Mar 29, 2022•40 min
Relapsing is not a part of any sobriety program because the goal is constant recovery. Tim Westbrook, MS welcomes his long-time sponsee, Alex Mandossian , the CEO at Marketing Online and a funnel marketing and conversion coach. Alex shares how he’s been sober for 11 years when he started sliding back to excessive drinking because of the pressure of career and family life. From that experience, he learned the importance of self-awareness. When you’re not self-aware, you get yourself in trouble no...
Mar 22, 2022•36 min
With all the toxins around us, we don’t realize that we have to stay healthy. We should be aware of our lifestyle habits, including sleeping patterns, exercise routine, hobbies, interests, and more. But what approach achieves high-performance health? Tim Westbrook interviews Dr. Nicole Srednicki in this episode. Dr. Srednicki is a Doctorally Prepared, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who graduated from the prestigious Georgetown University, Magna Cum Laude, in Washington, D.C. She utili...
Mar 15, 2022•40 min
Are you suffering from addiction? There’s nothing wrong with you; your mind just needs a reboot. Tim Westbrook welcomes Dr. Don Wood , Ph.D., the CEO at Inspired Performance Institute . Trauma is at the root of all addiction. So to heal addiction, figure out a way to heal the trauma. When you have lingering painful memories, your brain is still trying to resolve them—putting you in a constant fight or flight response. The reaction is an emergency management system designed to turn on when there'...
Mar 08, 2022•45 min
We all need proper and decent sleep to perform our daily tasks and responsibilities. If we are sleep-deprived, it will negatively affect our personal and professional lives. Discover the art of sleeping with Dr. Peter Martone . Also known as Dr. Sleep Right, Dr Martone has been a chiropractor for over 21 years, innovatively helping patients to help heal from the inside out. His techniques have been featured nationally on CBS NBC ABC in Fox. He’s currently traveling the country, teaching people h...
Dec 28, 2021•57 min
Breaking free from addiction doesn’t always mean going through the 12 steps. Alternative therapies are focusing on treating the person as a whole. That’s what is meant by a holistic approach. Joining us on the show is Dean Taraborelli , the founder of the Sanctuary , an integrative addiction recovery center in Sedona, Arizona. Sanctuary is a residential, non-12 step addiction recovery and trauma healing center, specializing in addictions of all types, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Dean has chal...
Nov 30, 2021•50 min
Much like alcohol and drugs, money can become an addiction as well. Walter Clarke was once obsessed with earning more to satisfy his never-ending wants, but now leads a better life focused on spiritual money. He joins Tim Westbrook, MS as he looks back on how he chased money all his life, only to become miserable, devastated, and depressed. He reflects on his path to redemption, eliminating his unhealthy relationship with money. Walter has chosen to concentrate on providing value instead of simp...
Nov 23, 2021•40 min
Dan Brulé is known as the Bruce Lee of breathwork. He is a modern-day teacher, healer, and a world-renown pioneer in the art and science of breathwork. He has trained a lot of people, from athletes to members of the Special Forces. He teaches them how to use breathing for personal growth, professional development, self-healing, and spiritual awakening. Dan is also the author of several books including Just Breathe: Mastering Breathwork for Success in Life, Love, Business and Beyond . Tim Westbro...
Oct 19, 2021•52 min
If you had any kind of trauma and it still haunts you, seek help. The only way you can fight trauma is being open about it instead of hiding it. Tim Westbrook brings Marilyn Murray on the show to walk us through the topics of trauma and abuse. If there's anyone who can speak about this topic, it's Marilyn. She is regarded as a pioneer in the treatment of trauma. Learn how she survived sexual assault at such a young age and how she has given therapy to sex offenders. Find out what the Murray Meth...
Oct 12, 2021•59 min
Healing is not a lonely business. It takes a village. With interventions, the family creates a plan to help their loved one struggling with addiction. In this episode, Tim Westbrook, MS invites Nanette Zumwalt to share with us her expertise as one of the top interventionists in the industry, both nationally and internationally. Nanette helps us understand what an intervention is, what role a family system plays, and how the process goes to find the healing they need. She talks about what happens...
Sep 14, 2021•44 min
When addressing any form of addiction, most people think of going to rehab or AA meetings. But Deanne Adamson takes it to another level and presents another solution: psychedelic therapy. She joins Tim Westbrook, MS to talk about how this can help a person dealing with addiction get into actual work that directly impacts mindset, perspective, and spirituality. She shares how beating alcoholism inspired her to set an example and later start Being True To You , a transformational addiction recover...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min
A good nutritional diet and addiction recovery go hand-in-hand. People forget that stress and depression mostly start in the brain, in the mind. So a good and healthy diet will help solve some brain inflammation and other negative things. To learn more about nutritional diets, join your host Tim Westbrook and his guest Kristin Kirkpatric k, MS, RDN. Kristin is a senior fellow at Meadows Behavioral Healthcare . She is the creator of their fuel well nutrition program. She is also the lead dieticia...
Aug 31, 2021•51 min
Addiction is a problem faced by many people, and sex addiction is a common one. In this episode, we talk about sex addiction and how to heal and recover from it. Tim Westbrook interviews Robert Weiss PhD, LCSW. He is the Chief Clinical Officer of Seeking Integrity , a unified group of online and real-world communities helping people to heal from intimacy disorders like compulsive sexual behavior and related drug abuse. Dr. Weiss discusses healing sex addiction and other sexual issues and differe...
Aug 24, 2021•49 min
Trauma does not appear out of thin air. It comes from deep-seated issues and experiences that start from our childhood. Likewise, healing from trauma does not happen overnight. In this episode, Tim Westbrook is joined by Shalev Amar , also known as Freedom From Trauma on YouTube. Shalev works as a lawyer in his own Amar Law Group but has dedicated most of his life to learning about trauma and finding ways to overcome it. As someone who’s undergone trauma his whole life, he gives personal advice ...
Aug 10, 2021•43 min
Substance use and addiction are not just born out of external and environment factors. There is often a deep-seated cause that we don’t treat—our personality. In this episode, Dr. Ramani Durvasula joins host Tim Westbrook to discuss how narcissism manifests itself and influences substance-related issues. Ramani is a licensed clinical psychologist, professor of psychology, author, consultant, speaker, and expert on narcissism. Her practice has focused greatly on highly antagonistic personality st...
Aug 03, 2021•57 min
Recovery from addiction takes many paths, and one path is recovery propelled by purpose. You have to be prepared to change and find your purpose in life. In this episode, Tim Westbrook interviews lead generation expert and recovering alcoholic David Hill about his journey towards sobriety. David talks about what pushed him towards alcoholism and the spiral of abuse that pushed him towards alcohol. He talks about what brought him to the path of recovery and shares insights on what you need to do ...
Jul 27, 2021•31 min
Mental health has been present since the beginning of time. This is something the human race can't get rid of. People back then were using ancient healing traditions to deal with it. As people and technology progressed, therapies have gotten more effective. You have cold water therapy, red light therapy, and more. These all come from ancient traditional healings with a more technological edge. To learn more about these types of therapies, join your host, Tim Westbrook and his guest Dr. Donese Wo...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 8 min
People who are trying to stay sober don't stay sober. It's not all doom and gloom. Sobriety can also be fun. You've chosen to be sober because you want to be a better and happier person. Look at the bright side of things, learn new hobbies, and connect with healthier people. These are all the things sober lifestyle coach Courtney Andersen does with her clients. Courtney is a lifestyle coach and the host of her podcast, Sober Vibes . Join your host, Tim Westbrook as he talks to Courtney Andersen ...
Jun 24, 2021•40 min
There is a lot more to recovery than just going to inpatient treatment, seeing a therapist, and going to 12-step meetings. While these things are important, you also need to find long-term solutions that can help you recover and continue living a happy, joyous, and free life. You need not only cut out bad habits from your life, but you also need to form healthy ones in turn. Bringing someone who can help you out on this new path, Tim Westbrook sits down with Michael Roviello , the co-founder of ...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Have you heard about biohacking? If you haven’t, then this episode is a must for you. Listen in as Tim Westbrook chats with Larry Arnold , his friend and go-to physical coach. As you go through the addiction recovery process, one of the things that you have to be mindful about is your health and wellness. Made up of edgy and emerging techniques like red light therapy, NAD and power plates, to the older, more established ozone therapy, biohacking is a set of unconventional modalities that help th...
Mar 23, 2021•45 min
Following the path towards recovery is not an easy feat. So when one is long on their way at it, we can call for a celebration! New York Times bestselling author of eight books, Anna David is a person in long-term recovery, having recently celebrated her 20th year! In this episode, she takes us behind the work she has to put upon herself to live a happy, joyous, and free life. Her journey shows us that the path to long-term recovery is more than just to stop drinking, taking drugs, or doing addi...
Mar 16, 2021•42 min
