In this episode I discuss "Getting Right Sized in Recovery" with retired firefighter Ric Jorge of Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue. Ric discusses his amazing story of experience, strength, and hope and gives us some great insight into what successful recovery looks like, and which pitfalls to avoid. This episode is brought to you by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com Music-John Williams and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, The Planets III, Mercury, The Winged Messenger...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 71
In this episode I discuss the use of imagery in recovery. Coming from a military and police background, I always found the use of symbols during milestones and celebrations helpful. Learn how I used this concept as a tool to help me, and maybe you will find it will help you too. This episode is brought to you by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com
Jul 31, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 70
In this episode I discuss one of the many tools you can use to help your recovery. The acronym HALT has long been used to remind ourselves of things to avoid in order to increase the chances of preventing relapse. This episode is brought to you by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com
Jul 23, 2021•15 min•Ep. 69
In this episode I interview KL Wells of VoicesInCourage. KL's mission for helping families and parents of addicted loved ones inspired her to launch VoicesInCourage, a community that provides instrumental resources for individuals who need to heal, connect and grow during the most challenging times. Website: https://voicesincourage.com This episode is brought to you by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com...
Jul 04, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 68
People come to recovery looking for solutions to their problems. After they arrive, they often hear "pearls of wisdom" and solutions that are tried and true for millions of people. Often, after being presented the solution, clients will say "Yeah, but...and then go on to explain how their plan is better. In this episode we discuss how your plan got you into treatment in the first place, and offer some suggestions on how listening, and willingness are the true solutions to recovery. This episode ...
Jun 28, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 67
As Director of "Shatterproof," Dr. Sachi Ananda, Ph.D., LMHC, MCAP, is responsible for providing clinical direction to FHE Health's specialized treatment program for first responders. In this interview we discuss some of the innovative work FHE Health is doing such as neurorehabilitation and EMDR and how these modalities help in the recovery process. This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com
Jun 20, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 66
People who are well educated and outwardly successful sometimes struggle with recovery because of their success. In this episode I discuss why this is a problem, and I offer a solution for those that are willing to put their egos aside. This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com
Jun 07, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Many people just do not have the willingness to listen to others and learn how they achieved sobriety. Ego, our perceived intellect, and stubbornness get in the way. In this episode we discuss this topic, as well as the importance of getting active and committed to meetings. This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com
Jun 01, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 64
In this episode I discuss how we can build a bridge between Law Enforcement and our Communities to help heal wounds with Julie Yocca of Movement Forward, Inc. Recovery from addiction is in everyone's best interest, and we talk about how we can work to address this common goal by recognizing the humanity in one another, and learn where we can work together to heal and move forward. We can recover from addiction as individuals, but we can recover as communities as well. Go to: movementforward.org ...
May 20, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 63
In this episode I speak with Capt. Renee' Peterson of the Broward County Sheriff's Office. I had the pleasure of meeting Capt. Peterson while in Florida visiting FHE. Capt. Peterson oversees the Neighborhood Support Team where she works with community stakeholders, unifying efforts to meet their needs. Capt. Peterson is also working to improve wellness programs for officers to help them become the best public servants they can be. We also discuss the issue of addiction and mental health both in ...
May 13, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 62
In this episode I discuss questions I received from people who are in treatment. There is a lot of work people must do early in recovery, but people need to be patient as well. Progress rather than perfection is this week's concept. This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com
May 07, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 61
My guest describes what she went through during her husband's active addiction, how she came to accept that addiction is a disease, and what she did to better care for herself and her family. This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com
May 01, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Suicide is a very difficult topic, but today's episode addresses the issue head on. This powerful interview gives you the thought process and solution from someone who has been there. Dustin Hawkins is a Chaplain and Fireman with the Indian River County, Florida Fire and Rescue. He gives us a front row seat to this issue, and shares with us his powerful story. This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com
Apr 23, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Early sobriety can be negatively affected by people, places, things, and situations. A listener asked what was meant by this because they hear this phrase quite a bit at recovery meetings. In this episode I explain what this phrase means and give practical ideas to help one stay sober. This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com
Apr 18, 2021•20 min•Ep. 58
Brendan McDonough is the lone survivor of the Yarnell Hill fire tragedy in 2013. Today he is a public speaker and works with numerous non-profits for veterans, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services. Brendan joined the “Granite Mountain Hotshots” in Prescott, AZ after being a hopeless heroin addict when Superintendent Eric Marsh decided to take a chance on him. Ultimately, Brendan became the lone survivor of a freak fire on June 30, 2013 in Yarnell, AZ that killed 19 of hi...
Apr 14, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Some people feel that taking medication is cheating in a recovery program. In this episode I answer this question from a listener. This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com
Apr 09, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 56
The steps to sobriety differ for each person. In this episode, I answer several questions from a listener and walk through what worked for me: What was your turning point to get sober? What was your thought process prior to a relapse? What motivates you to keep trying and to not pick up the first drink?
Apr 06, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 55
We must take care of all aspects of our life when it comes to wellness. This includes our spiritual development. This is certainly true for people in recovery, but is true for everyone no matter what their profession. Chaplain Dan Vickey discusses the importance of spirituality in a wellness program with me, and the importance of programs like the Post Critical Incident Seminars.
Mar 31, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 54
The issue of suicide is receiving a lot of attention lately. This has been a tough year for everyone, but especially for our First Responders. This fascinating conversation with EMS Captain and Chaplain Jeremy Hurd helps us put this issue into perspective, and lets us know there is help for those who are suffering. This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com .
Mar 25, 2021•53 min•Ep. 53
Dave Sinclair is an author and Transformational Journey Support Coach. He recently authored a book titled “Numb? Break Old Habits, Escape The Rat Race. Live Your Ideal Life.” This was a fascinating interview, and I know you will not only learn a great deal about life in recovery, but have fun as well! To find out more, go to davesinclair.ca . This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com ....
Mar 24, 2021•56 min•Ep. 52
In this episode we explore the many options people have in their recovery journey. Todd Crandell has been an inspiration through his own journey in recovery, and today he shares his vision and passion in how Racing for Recovery emphasizes diet, exercise, and wellness to help people not only get well, but stay well. To find out more, go to racingforrecovery.org .
Mar 18, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Often we do not want to get well until we have felt enough pain. But do Drug Courts work? Listen to this fascinating interview with Judge Nelson W. Rupp, Jr. to find out how effective courts are and the miracles that are happening in people's lives. This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com .
Mar 16, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Helen Hill discusses the services of the Ohio Assist Program, specifically Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Many attendees swear by this treatment, but how and why does it work? This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com .
Mar 11, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Resiliency is critical to wellness and dealing with all that life throws at us. In this episode I interview Suzanna Hasnay who taught with me at the FBI National Academy. Suzanna discusses how and why resiliency is important for our life, career, and recovery. This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com .
Mar 04, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 48
In this episode I speak with Noah Nordheimer, CEO of APN Lodge located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains near Vail, Colorado. APN is working to tailor programs for their clients and explore revolutionary recovery modalities such as Deep TMS and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. APN is working hard to develop programs that address issues for various groups and performs extensive follow-up with their clients. Listen in to find out how they are doing it. Find out more at apnlodge.com . Click here to fin...
Mar 02, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 47
We do not have to relapse, but if we do, we can learn many lessons. Katrina discusses what she did. This episode is sponsored by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com .
Feb 25, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Deborah Wolf was one of the first women in the Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, DC. She discusses her life, career, and recovery from alcoholism. Deborah wrote a book about her experiences called "Center of Mass" .
Feb 22, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 45
In this episode, I discuss the incredible work that FHE Health is doing for people who are struggling with addiction and mental health issues with Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Beau Nelson. FHE's work is truly cutting edge, and they apply technology and techniques that are paving a new path for treatment. If you’re trying to decide if treatment is necessary, listen in. This episode is brought to you by FHE Health. Find out more at fhehealth.com .
Feb 18, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Darren Loki McGarvey is an author, rap artist, and broadcaster located in Glasgow, Scotland. I interview Darren about recovery, the drug death epidemic in Scotland, and what can be done to help those who are suffering from addiction. Darren is the author of the 2018 Orwell Prize winning and Sunday Times Bestselling Book, Poverty Safari: Understanding the Anger of Britain's Underclass. Find out more at darrenmcgarvey.com .
Feb 11, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 43
People ask me these questions all the time. Am I an alcoholic? Am I an addict? What do you think? Let's talk about this.
Feb 08, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 42
