Recovery Radio

Today Michael Walsh speaks with Babbi Anderson, certified life coach and experienced swimmer. Babbi is in recovery herself from alcohol use disorder, and has worked for a variety of rehabs, treatment centers and more. She also regularly attends workshops, retreats, and seminars geared toward purposeful living where she provides her expertise.

This week, Michael spoke with John Curtiss, President of the Community of Recovering People Board of Directors and The Retreat. He is one of the principle designers of The Retreat model. Prior to his employment with The Retreat, John was employed by the Hazelden Foundation for over 19 years. In his years at Hazelden, John served as Vice President of Hazelden’s National Continuum, Executive Director of Hazelden’s Outreach Services, Executive Director of Fellowship Club, Hazelden’s intermediate care facility in St. Paul, MN, Unit Supervisor of two of Hazelden’s primary treatment units and as a chemical dependency counselor.

Today Michael speaks with Sean Melton about enneagram types and understanding how we relate to the world through our enneagram type. They also discuss how that knowledge can help all of us—especially people in recovery trying to navigate their new place in the world.

Today Michael Walsh speaks with Ben Cort, author of Weed, Inc. Ben is a Jr Fellow at the University of Florida inside of their drug policy institute, a board member for NALGAP (National Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender treatment providers and their allies), a Board member at SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) and faculty at numerous institutes. He is a published author (Weed, Inc., HCI/Simon and Schuster 2017). In November of 2019 Ben moved from a consulting role with the Foundry Steamboat Springs to CEO. When not working or hanging out with his wife and three kids Ben can be found chasing trout with his fly rod or buried deep in a book. Ben’s passion for recovery, prevention and harm reduction comes from his own struggle with substance abuse. Sober since 6/15/96, Ben has been a part of the recovery movement in almost every way imaginable; from a recipient to a provider to a spokesperson. In 2007, Ben helped start the Colorado based nonprofit, Phoenix Multisport, now “The Phoenix”. Ben was

Our host, Michael Walsh, spoke with old friend Brian Scannell about his time in Boston and achieving recovery. Brian Scannell brings 35+ years of personal experience in the recovery community as well as a successful background in IT sales and entertainment. Brian’s top priority is to help as many people as possible find the appropriate help they need to achieve their best life possible. He often uses the expression “don’t think about what’s possible, think about what’s impossible and go for that." Brian is the success story of a 19 year old alcoholic/addict who, through residential treatment, attending a Half Way House and armed with a RECOVERY PLAN has lived a full life. Brian is also known for his work in Gone Baby Gone (2007), The Master (2012) and Pineapple Express (2008). Brian holds a Bachelors Degree in International Business with a Minor in International Relations from UMass Boston. Born and raised in West Roxbury, MA, Brian began his journey in recovery at Spofford Hall in NH followed by 6 months at

In this episode, Michael Walsh is joined by Jordan Wilson, the guest featured on Landmark Recovery’s third episode of its newest video series, Humans of Recovery. Jordan, author of Jesus > Drugs: The Only War Won by Surrender shares his struggle with addiction and celebrates seven years of sobriety. Jordan is also the Developmental Director at Friends of Sinners, a Christ-centered drug recovery program and is the Youth Director at his church. Jordan shares how his faith influenced his recovery and the development of the non-profit he and his wife are in the process of starting, Jesus > Ministries.

In this episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast, Michael talks with Carmen Dominguez, a multidisciplinary psychotherapist and consultant. Carmen has been a psychotherapist and consultant for the past 30 years. She draws on her innate intuitive abilities as well as her traditional training to bring guidance and transformation to her clients. She is able to integrate Toltec wisdom and ancient healing principles to understand how the mind gets programmed into performing self-defeating thinking patterns and behaviors, and guides clients on the path of self-mastery. She also works collaboratively at times with talented colleagues to enhance her client’s mental wellbeing. She understands that when the mind, body, and spirit are in harmony and alignment, her clients can reach their life goals. She has specialized in working with individuals, families, and couples who have experienced trauma, addictions, and an array of other mental health issues. She perceives a person’s healing as a creative process that is best

In this on-location episode, Michael is joined by Tom Rodman, former Wall Street executive and the co-founder of Strive International. The two discuss Tom's experience overcoming addiction, his motivation for turning his own recovery into an effort to counsel others, and opening his new high-end treatment center at Fox Hill in Maine with McLean Hospital.

In this episode, Michael is joined by Claudia Black, renowned author and trainer internationally recognized for her pioneering and contemporary work with family systems and addictive behaviors. The two discuss the evolution of addiction and how it has become destigmatized, Claudia’s work as an author, and her perspective on dealing with troubling families in the intervention process.

In this episode, Michael Walsh is joined by Paul Vautrinot, Executive Director of the Shine a Light Foundation in Las Vegas and person in long-term recovery. Paul shares his own personal recovery journey and the mission of the Shine a Light Foundation to “shine a light” on the unseen and unheard individuals living in the underground flood channels of Las Vegas.

In this episode, Michael is joined by Kelsey Matthews, Miss Nevada Volunteer 2022 and community engagement coordinator for the CARE Coalition. Matthews previously served as a rehabilitative mental health provider for HOPE Counseling Services. Kelsey shares her story about growing up as the child of an addicted parent, the letter she wrote to her mother on the Odyssey, and the advocacy work she does now to shine a light on addiction during the currently rising opioid epidemic.

In this episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast, Michael Walsh is joined by Beck Gee-Cohen, the owner of BGC Bridge and Director of LGBTQ+ Programming at Visions Adolescent Treatment Center in Los Angeles. They discuss Beck’s personal recovery journey, how Beck helps businesses be more effective and affirming to the LGBTQ+ community, and how Visions tailors treatment to meet the needs of adolescents struggling with addiction.

In this episode, Michael is joined by Zack Ament, Co-CEO of Westwind Recovery and individual in recovery. They discuss the importance of support in recovery, the difference in addiction treatment for LGBTQ+ community members, and Zack’s own personal struggle with addiction. Zack shares how the immense support given to him by his Westwind Recovery family when his husband, Justin, lost his battle with his addiction, made all the difference in how he coped during the grieving process.

Father's Day is this Sunday, June 19th. Father's Day is a holiday made to honor fathers and paternal bonds everywhere. But what do you think of when you hear the word "father?" The definition depends on who you ask, but it’s normally linked to men who provide life, protection, and support for their families.  We decided to swap Michael with a guest and put him in the hot seat. Here we give him an opportunity to talk about what fatherhood means to him. We’re looking forward to getting to know Michael himself a little more and to hear how he relates fatherhood to his different roles in the addiction recovery space. If you add up all his time across each industry, Michael Walsh has more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health services. His current and former roles include certified intervention professional, master’s level clinician, and his current position as the Director of Clinical Outreach here at Landmark Recovery. Michael is also the senior interventionist for Crisis Case Management, LLC and the

Today we’ll be talking with Lorilee Rager, who is featured in Landmark Recovery’s newest video series, Humans of Recovery, which shares the stories of people who have overcome drug and alcohol addictions. The intention behind Humans of Recovery is to destigmatize addiction and show what’s possible in recovery and what it took to get there. On May 12, 2022, Lorilee celebrated 2 years of sobriety. She holds a MFA in Graphic Design and a position as Principal and Creative Director of Thrive Creative Group. She bravely and openly shared her story in our second episode of the series. You can find Humans of Recovery episodes at LandmarkRecovery.com or on YouTube.

Michael is joined by Dan Mager, author of Some Assembly Required - A Balanced Approach to Recovery from Addiction and Chronic Pain and Roots and Wings: Mindful Parenting in Recovery and Clinical Operations Officer at the Human Behavior Institute in Las Vegas. The two discuss Dan’s personal recovery journey, mindful parenting through addiction recovery, and how to maintain a healthy relationship with your child during adolescence. -- To learn more about how Landmark Recovery helps those suffering from substance use disorders, visit our website today.

Welcome back to another episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast. We are kicking off the month of May with a new theme: What is Success? Today, I we're joined by Jonathan Hunt-Glassman. Jonathan has an inspiring story and attributes a lot of his success to the medication-assisted treatment (MAT) he received. -- Jonathan is the founder and CEO of Oar Health, an addiction recovery platform that makes medication-assisted treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder accessible and approachable through telemedicine. Jonathan has over 15 years of healthcare leadership experience. Before founding Oar, he held strategy leadership roles at Humana, Optum and Bain & Company. Jonathan was also the founding product manager of MyOutcomes, a consumer feedback tool used across a wide variety of behavioral healthcare settings.  Jonathan’s passion for helping everyone find the simplest path to recovery that works for them is rooted in personal experience. He struggled with an addiction to alcohol for most of his adult life before fi

Welcome back to another episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast! We are kicking off the month of May with a new theme, What is Success? May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, so we are really looking forward to the topics we have for you this month. In this episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast, Dr. Don Grant and Michael Walsh discuss technology addiction and how the use of technology influences our everyday life. -- Dr. Grant is an internationally award-winning media psychologist, published researcher, Doctoral Addictions Counselor, and educator with specific expertise in technology's impact on mental health. He is President of the American Psychological Association Division 46 (The Society for Media Psychology & Technology), and Chair of both APA’s “Device Management & Intelligence” and “Strategic Planning” Committees. He is also Executive Director of Outpatient Services for Newport Healthcare, which recently launched their new PHP/IOP adolescent treatment program under his leadership in San

Today we’ll introduce you to Humans of Recovery, a new video series that shares the stories of people who have overcome drug and alcohol addictions. Those dealing with a substance use disorder can often feel like just another number. Humans of Recovery aims to show what’s possible in recovery and what it took to get there. We’ll hear from the creators of the new series and from Stacy Meredith, whose story of addiction and recovery is shared in the first episode. You can find Humans of Recovery episodes at LandmarkRecovery.com or on YouTube. This podcast is a production of Landmark Recovery, which offers treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know needs help with substance abuse, please call Landmark Recovery at 888-448-0302.

This is the Landmark Recovery Podcast. Each week we examine aspects of addiction and talk to the people who are reinventing recovery. You’ll hear from clinical experts, therapists, counselors and people who’ve experienced addiction. We’ll share stories about hope, support and learning to live beyond substance abuse. This podcast is a production of Landmark Recovery, which offers substance abuse treatment across the country. Learn more at landmarkrecovery.com. --- Today, we're joined by Gillian Tietz. Gill will be sharing her story and discussing with us how she uses it to empower others. When Gill quit drinking in 2019, she dedicated herself to learning about alcohol's influence on the brain and how it can cause addiction. She used that knowledge to free herself from the shame she had about being unable to control her drinking. Gillian (Gill) Tietz is the host of the Sober Powered podcast and works as a biochemist in the Boston area. Today, she educates and empowers others to assess their relationship with al