Recovery Radio

In this episode we're joined by Matthew Glowiak, a member of the clinical faculty at SNHU and Walden, host of Mental Health Matters with Dr. Matt , and Co-Founder of counseling speaks. Matt will be speaking with Zach about the dangers of opioid use in children, how common it is, and how to help a child you think may be in a compromising situation.

We have guest Dr. Lisa Najavits joining us this episode. Dr. Najavits is the author of several books on the topic of substance abuse including Seeking Safety, a treatment model we follow at Landmark Recovery. In this episode she'll be talking with us about and her latest book Finding Your Best Self, which explores the connection between trauma and addiction. Following Dr. Najavits, we're joined by Nancy Campbell, professor and Head of the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Nancy will be discussing her most recent book, OD: Naloxone and the Politics of Overdose.

In this episode we're joined by Beau Mann, the Founder, President, and CEO of Sober Grid, a social networking app created for the sober community. Beau will be going over what inspired him to create Sober Grid, how it works, and some of his favorite features. Following Beau we have guest Charles Aull, the Public Policy Manager at Greater Louisville Inc, joining us to talk about the impact of the opioid epidemic has had on Kentucky and what the the Louisville Chamber of Commerce is currently doing to help.

In this episode we're joined by Dr. Joseph Shrand, Chief Medical Officer of Riverside Community Care, Lecturer of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and creator of Drug Story Theater. Dr. Shrand will be talking with us about adolescent brain development and why the brain is at such a high risk for addiction during this stage. Following Dr. Shrand we're joined by Dr. Alex Elswick who will be discussing the opioid epidemic and how reliance on pain relievers can turn into the disease of addiction.

In this episode we're joined by Richard Ausness, a University Research Professor University of Kentucky’s J. David Rosenberg College of Law. Professor Ausness is currently examining the opioid litigation phenomenon and what it means for the future of opioid settlement cases. Following Professor Ausness we're joined by Joan Arlinghaus, an advocate for and one of the principals behind Casey’s Law in Kentucky. Joan will be explaining the process for filing Casey's Law and some of the common problems that can occur during the process.

In this episode we are joined by Carol McDaid, the Principal at Capitol Decisions Inc. With over 25 years of experience in federal legislation, Carol joins us to talk about the work she's done in Washington to fight for equal access and coverage for addiction treatment services. Following Carol, we're joined by Kentucky Senate Minority Leader Morgan McGarvey. Senator McGarvey has served Kentucky since 2012, and will be joining us to talk about some of the current and upcoming legislation regarding addiction treatment in his state.

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Chad Brandt, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in severe to extreme cases of OCD. Dr. Brandt will be answering our questions about OCD and explaining how he creates treatment plans that help his patients return to their lives. Following Dr. Brand we are joined by Nick Jaworski, the CEO of Circle Social Inc., an addiction treatment and behavioral-health agency. Nick will be be giving us insight into how his company helps patients get connected to the treatment centers best equipped to meet their healthcare needs.

In this episode we have guest Deborah Gordon, author of The Health Care Consumer’s Manifesto, joining us to talk about her research into the mental healthcare marketplace. She'll be discussing the mental healthcare market and how consumers shop for treatment, as well as if there's a place for negotiating prices when it comes to therapy services. Following Deborah, we're joined by Nancy Brooks, the executive director for NAMI in Louisville, Kentucky. Nancy will be telling us more about NAMI and its mission, and how you can get involved in your own community.

In this episode we have guest Dr. Carla Manly joining us to speak to the power and importance of emotional resilience, and its value during challenging times, much like we’re all experiencing right now. Following Dr. Manly we have Ashley McCarty, a Business Liaison for Kentucky’s Strategic Initiative for Transformational Employment. She'll be telling us about the work she does with local businesses to reduce the stigma surrounding hiring people who have previously struggled with substance abuse, and how they can create a recovery friendly culture.

In this episode we'll be going over the topics of mental health care and counseling. First we have guest Brian Valasek joining us. Brian is the Director of Restoring Hope Counseling and Coaching in Cincinnati Ohio, and has a passion for helping people struggling with addiction build recovery and relapse prevention skills. He'll be speaking to his experiences and give his advice for what to look for when seeking out a counselor. Following Brian we'll be speaking to Dr. Liat Jarkon, an advocate for breaking the stigmas surrounding mental health. With 30 years experience in the field Dr. Jarkon will be explaining to us the importance of adequate mental healthcare, as well as the disparity between insurance health coverage for mental and physical healthcare.

We have guest Dr. Gilmore Chung joining us on the show today. Dr. Chung will be giving us some insight into how physicians can provide help to people with addictions during a primary care appointment. Following Dr. Chung we have Patrick Dunn, the President of Recovery Services at Landmark Recovery. Patrick will be joining to tell us about some of the the recent trends in the addiction treatment field that are resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic.

In this episode we have guests Lin and Aaron Sternlicht joining us to speak on their private practice in New York, where they specialize in helping prominent and high net-worth individuals suffering with substance use disorder. They'll touch on what defines a “high functioning” alcoholic and why is it so important to seek help even if you're able to outwardly function. Then we have guest Katherine Middleton joining us to tell us about the impact trauma and addiction has on veterans and their families.

We have guest Dr. Joseph Volpicelli joining us on the show to help us understand what defines an alcohol use disorder. He'll be telling us more about the signs when an unhealthy relationship with alcohol turns into an alcohol addiction, and what recovery options he recommends. Then, we have Rosalind Donald, a Victim Services Specialist for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in Kentucky. She will be telling us more about her organization and what people need to know about the dangers of drinking and driving.

We have guest Dr. Fred Muench joining us on the show today. Fred is the President of the Center on Addiction and the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids. Following research that’s shown short-term text intervention has a positive effect on changing drinking habits, The Partnership has partnered with the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research to launch Project TAMMI, which stands for Text Assessment and Mobile Messaging Intervention. Fred will be explaining how TAMMI works and who can benefit from the program. Following Fred, we have guest Dr. Theodora Saddoris. Dr. Saddoris will be speaking to the science behind addiction and where there is the existence of an alcoholism gene.

In this episode, we will be talking about mental health and some of the simple ways you can “rewire your brain” to cope with stress. We have New York Times bestselling author Dr. Laurel Mellin joining us to talk about her new book, “The Stress Overload Solution: Emotional Brain Training.

In this episode we have guest Eilene Zimmerman joining the show to discuss her book Smacked: A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy. Smacked is a moving memoir of Eilene’s discovery of her ex-husband's addiction after his early death. The novel follows her as she unravels the signs leading up to his death and coping with the aftermath of his passing. After speaking with Eilene, we have Brent Eaton, the prosecuting attorney for Hancock County, Indiana, and Reg McCutcheon, the Executive director at Landmark Recovery in Carmel, Indiana, joining us to talk about an encouragement of law enforcement to prosecute overdoses in Indiana in hopes of getting people the treatment they need. We hope their conversation will bring to light the relationship between the government and local addiction programs and their shared goal of helping local residents.

In this episode we have Dr. Sarah Johnson, the Chief Medical Officer at Landmark Recovery, on to discuss COVID-19. Dr. Johnson will be going over how to stay safe, how this impacts those currently going through recovery, and what you can do to manage your anxiety during these uncertain times. We hope Dr. Johnson can answer some of your questions about COVID-19's impact and offer some safety tips for you and your family.

In this episode we have Elizabeth Irias joining us to talk about the family roles in addiction. In order to cope with the unpredictable behaviors from their loved one suffering from addiction, family members may adopt dysfunctional behavior patterns, even if they don't realize it. We then have Danita Coulter joining us to talk about FindHelpNowKY.org, a local resource that's connecting people looking for treatment with local resources that will fit their needs.

In this episode we are joined by Carolyn Ross. She is board certified in Addiction Medicine and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist who has been working for over 30 years with people suffering from addiction. Carolyn and Zach discuss her recent TEDx Talk on the effects of inter-generational trauma within families. We also have guest Ricky Mills, the Director of Nursing at Landmark Recovery in Louisville, joining us to speak to how nurses properly medicate patients with a wide range of physical and mental health ailments.

In this episode we will be looking deep into the impact trauma has on families and how it can span generations. We have guest Ward Blanchard, the Chief Executive Officer of the Blanchard Institute, joining us to talk about how vital it is that the whole family system be active in the treatment process. Following our discussion with Ward, we have Alexis Crook from Landmark Recovery of Louisville speaking to the importance of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria and how it is used to ensure and measure the success of an addiction program.