Welcome to Episode 28! Today's guest is Mindy Vincent. Mindy is an addiction therapist and social worker; she is the host of the podcast "Therapeutic Madness"; and she is the founder of Utah Harm Reduction Coalition. Mindy spoke with host Zach Rhoads about her history with drug addiction, and how she became a harm reduction practitioner and advocate. Sadly, Mindy's sister died of a drug overdose in 2014. As if that weren't enough, her brother was also using drugs destructively at the time. At th...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Welcome to episode 27! Today you'll hear LPP coach and author Zach Rhoads talking with Michael Edelstein and Tommy Bateman of the show REBT Advocates about his and Stanton Peele's latest book, "Outgrowing Addiction" The hosts ask Zach questions about the book including what addiction means in the fist place and what it means to outgrow it. - - - - - - - - - - The YouTube video of Zach's appearance on the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0zYnmGgR9w&t=245s Article about natural r...
Jul 31, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Welcome to Episode 26! On today's program, Zach Rhoads speaks with Daniel Snyder. Daniel Snyder lives in Langley, British Columbia where he is a project and peer coordinator at Langley Overdose Response. He is also the founding creator of Mindful Hope, a hub of resources regarding harm reduction and sensible drug policy. Daniel Snyder also overcame a heroin addiction which lasted 15 years. It was only after attending, being perplexed by, and "failing" at 12-step recovery programs that he found S...
Jul 23, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Welcome to episode 25! Today's episode is the fourth of our four-part series about harm reduction. Zach spoke with Dr. Peele in the first three episodes of the series. Here are links to those episodes, in case you missed it: Episode 1: https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-22-The-History-of-Harm-Reduction-for-Addiction-efv3el Episode 2: https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-23-HARM-REDUCTION-versus-NON-ABSTINENCE-eg6tei Episode 3: https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprog...
Jul 21, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Welcome to episode 24! Today's episode is also part three of our four-part series about harm reduction. Zach and Stanton discuss several domains in which harm reduction can be useful: - Addiction - Policing - Public health - Working with children And more. . . And they hone in on the fact that harm reduction is based on improvement rather than only perfection. A quote from the episode: "Harm reduction means getting on the right track for improvement so that we see benefits in the short-run. Mayb...
Jul 09, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Welcome to episode 23! This is episode #2 of a four-part series about Harm Reduction. Last week, Stanton and Zach discussed the history of harm reduction for addiction. That episode is here: In today's episode, Stanton wraps up his telling of Harm Reduction History and then talks about harm reduction's evolution, as a concept, into two incompatible ways of thinking: There is "harm reduction" as the Life Process Program defines it; and then there's another way of thinking about harm-reduction-- n...
Jul 02, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Welcome to episode 12! For the next 8 weeks, Zach Rhoads will be talking about each of the eight LPP modules with the creator of the program, Dr. Stanton Peele. In today's episode, they discuss module 1: "Self-Reflection" Enjoy your Monday Morning Ammunition! - - - - - - - - - - THE LIFE PROCESS PROGRAM-- HOW TO FOLLOW / CONTACT / LEARN MORE ABOUT LPP: Email us - info@lifeprocessprogram.com Text us - +1 (802) - 391 - 4360 LPP MAIN WEB SITE - http://lifeprocessprogram.com Instagram: http://instag...
Jun 30, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome to episode 22! We’ve created a new series of episodes titled, “LPP and Harm Reduction” The series contains four segments that you’ll hear over the next four weeks. Today you’ll hear part 1: “The History of Harm Reduction For Adddiction” Remember: If you have any comments or questions or suggestions about the episode, that you can reach us at info@lifeprocessprogram.com - - - - - - - - - - HOW TO FOLLOW / CONTACT / LEARN MORE ABOUT LPP: Email us - info@lifeprocessprogram.com Text us - +1 ...
Jun 26, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Today you’ll hear an excerpt from my long-form discussion with Dr. Sandy Steingard. Sandy is a psychiatrist and the chief medical officer of a statewide non-profit organization in Vermont called The Howard Center. She is also a blogger for Robert Whitaker’s online Magazine called “Mad in America” and she’s the author of a book called “Critical Psychiatry.” I sat in-person with Sandy and spoke with her for a few hours about why she is critical of psychiatry— her own field. And how she reconciles ...
Jun 20, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Today you’ll get a sneak-peak from a long-form conversation I had with Dr. Robert Schwebel. Robert Schwebel is a psychologist, author, and the creator of a non 12-step program called “Seven Challenges” Dr. Schwebel's "Seven Challenges" are a practical guide for people, young and old, to really understand their relationship with drugs and alcohol and whether they're happy with that relationship or not. Dr. Schwebel says that-- to the extent that people decide (for themselves) that they have a pro...
Jun 15, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Welcome to episode 19! In today's episode, Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads discuss the Life Process Program's Module 8: "GREATER GOALS" You can listen to episodes related to the first seven modules here: Module 1: 'Self-Reflection' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0 Module 2: 'Values' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-13-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-2-Values-ec5asp M...
Jun 01, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Welcome to episode 18! In today's episode, Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads discuss the Life Process Program's Module 7: "MATURITY" You can listen to episodes related to the first 6 modules here: Module 1: 'Self-Reflection' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0 Module 2: 'Values' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-13-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-2-Values-ec5asp Module 3: ...
May 18, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Welcome to episode 17! For the next 8 weeks, Zach Rhoads will be talking about each of the eight LPP modules with the creator of the program, Dr. Stanton Peele. In today's episode, they discuss Module 6: "SOCIAL SUPPORT" You can listen to episodes related to the first 5 modules here: Module 1: 'Self-Reflection' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0 Module 2: 'Values' https://anchor.fm/lifeproces...
May 04, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Welcome to episode 16! For the next 8 weeks, Zach Rhoads will be talking about each of the eight LPP modules with the creator of the program, Dr. Stanton Peele. In today's episode, they discuss Module 5: "RESOURCES AND SKILLS" You can listen to the last two episodes here: Module 1: 'Self-Reflection' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0 Module 2: 'Values' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/epi...
Apr 27, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Welcome to episode 15! For the next 8 weeks, Zach Rhoads will be talking about each of the eight LPP modules with the creator of the program, Dr. Stanton Peele. In today's episode, they discuss module 4: "REWARDS" You can listen to the last two episodes here: Module 1: 'Self-Reflection' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0 Module 2: 'Values' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode...
Apr 13, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Welcome to episode 14! For the next 8 weeks, Zach Rhoads will be talking about each of the eight LPP modules with the creator of the program, Dr. Stanton Peele. In today's episode, they discuss module 3: "MOTIVATION" You can listen to the last two episodes here: Module 1: 'Self-Reflection' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0 Module 2: 'Values' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Epis...
Apr 06, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome to episode 13! For the next 8 weeks, Zach Rhoads will be talking about each of the eight LPP modules with the creator of the program, Dr. Stanton Peele. In today's episode, they discuss module 2: "VALUES" Listen to last week's episode, "Module 1: 'Self-Reflection'" here: https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0 Enjoy your Monday Morning Ammunition! - - - - - - - - - - THE LIFE PROCESS PROGR...
Mar 30, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Happy Monday Morning! Today's episode of Monday Morning Ammunition is an interview that LPP coach Zach Rhoads conducted with Vermont Psychologist, Dr. Rick Barnett. Zach and Dr. Barnett discuss the potential (and the limitations) of psychedelic drugs to assist in psychotherapy. The interview was originally published as an episode of "The Social Exchange Podcast" which is another podcast that Zach hosts about social issues and topics related to psychology. You can find that podcast here https://p...
Mar 16, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Today’s episode is an excerpt from a conversation between LPP coach Zach Rhoads and developmental psychologist and Best-Selling author Dr. Ross Greene. Zach asked Dr. Greene to talk about his strategy for working collaboratively with children whose behavior presents challenges to themselves and/or to others around them. The model is called Collaborative and Proactive Solutions. This model ensures that all parties— kids AND adults— act according to the wants and needs of all involved. Of course, ...
Mar 09, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This episode is a reading from Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads' new book, "Outgrowing Addiction: With Common Sense Instead of 'Disease' Therapy". You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Outgrowing-Addiction-Instead-Disease-Therapy/dp/0942679466 HOW TO REACH US: Email us - info@lifeprocessprogram.com Text us - +1 (802) - 391 - 4360 LPP MAIN WEB SITE - http://lifeprocessprogram.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifeprocessprogram Twitter: http://twitter.com/lifeprocessprgm...
Mar 02, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Today I spoke with a man named Bill Kinkle. Bill is a nurse, a paramedic and an advocate working at, what he calls, the intersection of harm reduction and recovery. Bill describes himself as a person in recovery as well (although he's explain that the term recovery probably means something different to him than it does to many others-- this is something we discuss in the interview.) Unfortunately, Bill lost his nursing license in the process of seeking professional help to overcome an opioid add...
Feb 27, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This episode is an excerpt from Stanton's recent appearance on "Cultural Baggage," a Texas-based radio program hosted by Dean Becker. - - - - - - - - - - Main Web Site http://lifeprocessprogram.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/lifeprocessprogram Twitter: http://twitter.com/lifeprocessprgm Facebook: http://facebook.com/lifeprocessprogram...
Feb 24, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome to the LPP Podcast. LPP is the Life Process Program-- an online (NON 12-step) counseling program for people who think they may have addictions, and who want to overcome them from the comfort of their own home. Today marks the first of our weekly series called Monday Morning Ammunition--- a short and sweet bit of information to inspire you and give you something to think about until next Monday. In this episode you're hearing from Brooke Feldman, an addiction professional from Philadelphi...
Feb 10, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On today's podcast, Dr. Stanton Peele delivers a talk to a group of helping professionals in Galway Ireland. His keynote addresses the importance of recognizing values-- as well as motivation, skills, connection, purpose, and meaning-- in overcoming addiction. He also fields audience questions and debunks a range of addiction myths. We hope this episode will bring you tremendous value… Let us know what you think! Write to us at Info@lifeprocessprogram.com Main Web Site http://lifeprocessprogram....
Jan 11, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 5
Today's episode is a throwback! Dr. Stanton Peele interviews harm-reduction therapists and authors of the book, Over The Influence, Patt Denning and Jeannie Little. These ladies were (and are) at the forefront of commonsense, harm-reduction based therapy-- their ideas closely resemble those of The Life Process Program and we hope this interview brings you value. - - - - - - - - - - Intro: 0:00 - 2:55 Interview: 2:55 - 48:50 - - - - - - - Main Web Site http://lifeprocessprogram.com Instagram: htt...
Jan 08, 2020•49 min•Ep. 4
