When Christopher Doyle reflects on his father Jimmy's journey from nine years in prison to becoming a cornerstone of the recovery community, he sees more than just personal transformation. He sees a roadmap for families navigating their own loved one's addiction. This deeply personal conversation with longtime family friend John Ronayne reveals how recovery can reshape not just individuals, but entire family systems across generations. Jimmy Doyle's story spans decades of struggle and eventual t...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 102
When Brock Bevel was in active addiction, he never imagined he'd one day be the person dropping a rope into the hole for others. Today, this former police officer and detective runs the Fentanyl Project in Arizona, where he saves lives on the streets every single day. His story reminds us that recovery is possible, even from the depths of fentanyl addiction. Brock brings a unique perspective to the conversation about addiction and recovery. As someone who experienced the physical and emotional d...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 101
Jeff Jay was sleeping under bushes in San Francisco, physically deteriorating and contemplating suicide, when his parents found him through an unlikely series of events. What started as a simple phone call became the beginning of a 40+ year recovery journey, and eventually helped create the modern intervention methods that have guided thousands of families. Highlights What Every Family Needs to Know: The gentle question that changed everything- how one father's caring words reached his son when ...
Jun 03, 2025•55 min
In this powerful episode of the Why Intervention Podcast, host Christopher Doyle sits down with Michael Chernow, the founder of Kreatures of Habit and co-founder of The Meatball Shop, who shares his remarkable journey from addiction to 20 years of sobriety and entrepreneurial success. Highlights "Four hours later I was using again" — The shocking moment Michael realized the true meaning of powerlessness, and what it revealed about addiction's grip The unexpected ultimatum — How losing the one th...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 99
In this riveting episode of the Why Intervention Podcast, host Christopher Doyle sits down with Adam Jablin – a man who once orchestrated his entire day around pills and alcohol while running a successful business, and now coaches some of the world's highest performers. Highlights The shocking morning-to-night "pharmacist routine" that kept Adam functioning while slowly killing him – and why no one suspected a thing The two words from his interventionist that Adam literally couldn't process (he ...
May 20, 2025•52 min•Ep. 98
In this eye-opening episode of the Why Intervention Podcast, host Christopher Doyle interviews Heather Hayes, founder and CEO of Heather R. Hayes and Associates, Inc., a master's level licensed counselor and board registered interventionist with over 35 years of experience in treating complex mental health issues and addictive disorders. Guest’s Info Heather Hayes is the founder and CEO of Heather R. Hayes & Associates, Inc. She is a Master’s level Licensed Counselor in the State of Georgia,...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 97
Guest’s Info Pam Lanhart is a mother of four, grandmother of eight, author of "Praying Our Loved One Home," and founder of Thrive Recovery Resources. After experiencing the emotional rollercoaster of loving a family member with substance use disorder and struggling to find trustworthy treatment centers and evidence-based resources, Pam turned her pain into purpose by founding Thrive in 2016. Having grown up in a home where both parents struggled with alcohol use disorder, Pam brings a unique per...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 96
In this powerful episode of The Why Intervention Podcast, host Christopher Doyle sits down with Aidan Morgan, who shares his harrowing journey from childhood experimentation to full-blown addiction and ultimately to recovery. Guest’s Info Aidan Morgan is a remarkable example of transformation and resilience. After battling addiction from age 12, Aidan has now maintained sobriety for six years, completely rebuilding his life in the process. A native New Yorker with deep roots in his community, Ai...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 95
In this powerful episode, recovery veterans Christopher Doyle and Joe Courtney (with 48 combined years of sobriety) dismantle the dangerous myth that you can't help someone until they "want it" or "hit bottom." Guest’s Info Joe Courtney is many people's first phone call when they need help with an addicted loved one. Joe is married 24 years, has 4 beautiful children, and 30 years sober. Highlights The truth behind "they have to want it" that the conventional wisdom gets totally backward Why your...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 94
In this powerful episode of the Why Intervention podcast, host Christopher Doyle interviews Sally Harris, who transformed her devastating experience with her daughter's estrangement into a mission helping other mothers find healing. Guest’s Info Sally helps mothers navigate one of life's most challenging journeys - estrangement from their children. After over a decade battling addiction, depression, and the despair of suicide attempts, it was a severe health crisis that ultimately sparked Sally’...
Apr 17, 2025•58 min•Ep. 93
In this episode of the Why Intervention Podcast, Christopher Doyle and Kirsten Cobabe dive deep into the turbulent waters of teen development and addiction risk. Kirsten draws from over two decades of experience guiding parents through the challenges of adolescence to reveal the hidden connections between brain development, parenting approaches, and addiction vulnerability. Beyond the typical "just say no" advice, this conversation explores why teens make the decisions they do, how parents can m...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 92
In this episode of the Why Intervention Podcast, Christopher Doyle and Daniel Klein discuss the complexities of addiction, particularly in teenagers. They explore the rapid onset of addiction in today's society, the psychological and physical aspects of substance use, and the importance of parental intervention. The conversation emphasizes the need for parents to recognize the signs of addiction and to take proactive steps to help their children. They introduce the Four-Part Connection Formula a...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 91
In this eye-opening episode of the Why Intervention Podcast, host Christopher Doyle interviews Shanenn Bryant, pattern transformation expert and founder of Top Self, who reveals the hidden connections between childhood experiences and adult relationship patterns. Guest’s Info Shanenn Bryant helps women demolish their patterns and dominate their future. As a Pattern Transformation Expert and founder of Top Self, she bridges the gap between attachment theory and real-world transformation, showing ...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 90
In this powerful episode, Christopher Doyle and Daniel Klein explore the critical distinction between addiction and dependence. Through personal stories and professional insights, they unpack how addiction fundamentally means "can't stop" - a completely different experience from dependence. The conversation examines nuances of pain medication use, environmental factors, and why families often struggle to recognize true addiction. Klein shares vulnerable stories from his own journey while Doyle o...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 89
In this gripping episode, business coach and speaker Leah Lemberg reveals her shocking journey as honor student and heroin addict – and the moment that saved her life. Guest’s Info Leah Lemberg is a business coach and speaker who helps high-powered business owners achieve more freedom, profitability, and balance through strategic growth and mindset shifts. She is the creator of The Freedom Framework and Pipeline Mastery, two courses designed to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses and creat...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 88
In this powerful milestone episode of the Why Intervention Podcast, host Christopher Doyle marks 18 years of sobriety alongside co-host Danny Klein. Through raw and insightful dialogue, they unpack the profound transformations that emerge from long-term recovery - far beyond just staying sober. Chris shares how sobriety revealed gifts he never expected: finding power in silence, breaking free from the grip of judgment and gossip, and developing a profound capacity to love others exactly as they ...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 87
Tune into the Why Intervention Podcast for an enlightening episode with host Chris Doyle featuring Joe Polish, founder of Genius Network & Genius Recovery. Explore compassionate addiction treatment and recovery, jam-packed with personal insights and actionable advice. Support for families and those struggling with addiction awaits! Episode Highlights Addiction: The fastest two-word definition. Chris Doyle’s personal recovery story. The delusion of addiction: “I don’t have a problem.” Identif...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 86
In this Valentine's Day special, intervention specialists Christopher Doyle and Danny Klein reveal counterintuitive truths about loving someone with addiction… They discuss the challenges of maintaining a loving relationship with someone struggling with substance use, the importance of connection, and the necessity of intervention and support. The speakers emphasize the need for effective communication, setting boundaries, and recognizing addiction as a serious issue that requires outside help. ...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 85
In this poignant episode, Chris returns with Danny after a long break to share a heartfelt story of loss, resilience, and hope. Christopher opens up about the devastating loss of his son Conor and the challenges faced by his family. Despite the grief, Christopher found new strength to help other families by preventing addiction early. This episode is a moving testament to healing, community support, and the power of turning tragedy into a mission for good. Listen to discover how Christopher’s pe...
Jan 30, 2025•46 min•Ep. 84
This podcast episode features Certified Professional Coach Mary Ann Palmer who shares her struggles with denial about the severity of her son’s addiction and how she overcame it. She addresses misconceptions about addiction and stresses the importance of family support in the recovery process. Mary Ann emphasizes the need for patience and persistence due to the long-term nature of recovery. She also provides insights on managing a child's cravings, identifying triggers, and the benefits of commu...
Oct 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 83
Chris and Danny provide a walkthrough of what to expect during a professionally led family intervention process. Episode Highlights Danny shares a recent case of a concerned mother and father whose adult son is facing alcoholism The need to have professionally guided conversations when talking about issues of addiction or treatment The methodology of leading with love and concern in interventions How a problematic behavior is caused by addiction or alcoholism The issue of families confronting ad...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 82
Chris had guest Brinn Flagg to discuss her personal and professional experience with handling other people's addictions. She shares her knowledge on addiction and codependency. She suggests clear communication and boundary setting and stresses the need for individual recovery work. The decision to leave an addicted partner is complex and personal, and continuing personal growth after leaving is crucial to prevent repeating toxic patterns. Episode Highlights How Brinn Flagg got into the field Her...
Sep 21, 2023•57 min•Ep. 81
Chris and Danny talk about the mindset and perspective shift families gain by applying separation, empathy and compassion to their loved one's addiction. Episode Highlights The concept of separating loved ones from their addiction Seeking information about addiction and recovery Separation, empathy, and compassion as tools to understand and handle addiction The hardships families face dealing with an addicted loved one The importance of separating the person from their addiction Substance abuse ...
Sep 07, 2023•57 min•Ep. 80
Chris and Danny discuss the action steps you can expect to see your loved one taking when starting out in a 12-step program and what you can do to be helpful in their recovery journey. Episode Highlights The importance of helping families understand the journey of the individual who is recovering How, as a loved one in recovery, attending 90 meetings in 90 days (a meeting everyday) can be essential along with the family supporting the individual Getting a sponsor and listening to suggestions The...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 79
Chris and Danny discuss personal experiences, parenthood, combating addiction, and interventions. They use the story of Chris’ recent trip to a gun range to relate to the process of addressing addiction, emphasizing the need for expert guidance and building new frames of reference. They discourage a lone wolf approach to dealing with addiction and urge listeners to seek professional help instead, based on personal experiences and observations with different families struggling with addiction. Th...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 78
Chris and Danny discuss the various similarities between fighting addiction and fighting a fire since Chris recently retired from the FDNY. They also discuss the importance of leverage, how intervention makes the once seemingly impossible now routine. Episode Highlights The importance of not being discouraged by an initial "no" from an addicted loved one when suggesting rehab/treatment Does an addicted person need to be "ready" for treatment, or is it more like a game of hide and seek? How addic...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 77
Chris and Danny discuss the crucial role of effective communication and support for families dealing with a loved one's addiction. They emphasize building resilience through facing adversity and failures. A new six-week closed group intensive is announced, aiming to teach families how to communicate effectively and support their loved ones in achieving lasting sobriety. The program offers tools, guidance, and peer support to participants. Episode Highlights Initial family outreach and the comple...
Jun 08, 2023•58 min•Ep. 76
Chris and Danny discuss the value of having supportive people in your corner while dealing with a loved one's addiction. They cover the concept of "bring someone in" from the "DEBBIE Method" in multiple ways. They also discuss the crucial roles of family and professional intervention in the journey from addiction to sobriety and highlight the difference between merely getting sober and staying sober, emphasizing the importance of seeking help, letting go of shame, and changing one's environment....
May 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 75
Chris and Danny discuss overcoming the feeling of helplessness when dealing with addiction, for both addicts and their family members. They emphasize the importance of separating the addiction from the person and recognizing it as an illness rather than a personal issue. Taking small steps such as learning about addiction and seeking help from experienced individuals, can help people regain control and work towards recovery. Effective communication and mindset shifts play a significant role in a...
May 11, 2023•57 min•Ep. 74
Chris and Danny discuss the Stop D.R.E.A.M.I.N.G. Framework, an essential tool designed specifically for families who are courageously grappling with the complex challenges of a loved one's addiction. This transformative approach not only promises to reshape the way families interact with their addicted members but also increases the likelihood of guiding them towards seeking help, embracing change, and eventually starting their recovery journey. Utilizing these principles, families will discove...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 73
