Ep. 7: Ivan R.

Ep. 10: Autumn F.

Today we have a very sweet and gentle soul on the podcast. Autumn describes her rocky start to recovery and how she finally clicked into a powerful group that helped her to stay clean and sober four years now. She is very brave and humble and tells her story in an extremely relatable way. Click the links below for further reading and feel free to email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com [iammaxariel@gmail.com] Recovery Dharma: https://recoverydharma.org/ [https://recoverydharma.org/] Smart Recovery: https://smartrecovery.org/ [https://smartrecovery.org/] Gratitude: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude [https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude] Mindfulness: https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/ [https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/] Goals: https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/ [https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/] Journaling: https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling [https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling] Making amends: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important] Mentorship: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK552775/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK552775/] Helping others: https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/ [https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/] Yoga: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/providers/digest/yoga-for-health-science [https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/providers/digest/yoga-for-health-science] Trauma Informed: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifespan-perspectives/202111/what-does-it-mean-be-trauma-informed [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifespan-perspectives/202111/what-does-it-mean-be-trauma-informed] Hate speech: https://www.un.org/en/hate-speech/understanding-hate-speech/what-is-hate-speech [https://www.un.org/en/hate-speech/understanding-hate-speech/what-is-hate-speech]

Ep. 9: Hugh T.M.

Today's guest is Hugh Taft Morales. He is the leader of the Philadelphia Ethical Society. I asked him to come on the show because I love the way he talks about helping people. You will see how ethics are so vital to the treatment of substance abuse disorders. Click the links below for further reading, and email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com [iammaxariel@gmail.com] Philadelphia Ethical Society: https://phillyethics.org/ [https://phillyethics.org/] Baltimore Ethical Society: https://bmorethical.org/ [https://bmorethical.org/] Felix Adler: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Felix-Adler-American-educator [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Felix-Adler-American-educator] Basic Principles of Ethics: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7923912/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7923912/] Freethinkers: https://ffrf.org/uncategorized/what-is-a-freethinker/ [https://ffrf.org/uncategorized/what-is-a-freethinker/] Secular Humanism: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-secular-life/202002/what-is-secular-humanism [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-secular-life/202002/what-is-secular-humanism] Reason: https://www.britannica.com/topic/logic [https://www.britannica.com/topic/logic] Peer review: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4975196/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4975196/] Ethics in counseling/therapy: https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/ [https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/] Religious Literacy: https://bulletin.hds.harvard.edu/why-study-religion-in-the-twenty-first-century/ [https://bulletin.hds.harvard.edu/why-study-religion-in-the-twenty-first-century/] Support groups: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/] Cirrhosis of the liver: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcohol/rehab-treatment/cirrhosis-symptoms [https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcohol/rehab-treatment/cirrhosis-symptoms] What is a 501(c)(3): https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/exemption-requirements-501c3-organizations [https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/exemption-requirements-501c3-organizations] Science Denial: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/truth-lies-consequences-science-denial [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/truth-lies-consequences-science-denial] How often people die from drug overdoses: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/nation-s-overdose-epidemic/every-5-minutes-person-dies-drug-overdose-must-end [https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/nation-s-overdose-epidemic/every-5-minutes-person-dies-drug-overdose-must-end]

Ep. 8: Barbara H.

Our guest today is Barbara. She has a lot of time clean and sober and has also gone on to become an addictions counselor. With many years now in the field, Barbara has lots to share about her career and her time going to meetings. Click the links below to read more about the various topics discussed in this interview. Feel free to email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com [iammaxariel@gmail.com] Codependency: https://mhanational.org/resources/co-dependency/ [https://mhanational.org/resources/co-dependency/] Disease model of addiction: https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/research-studies/addiction-research/brain-disease-model [https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/research-studies/addiction-research/brain-disease-model] Exercising: https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/exercise-and-fitness [https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/exercise-and-fitness] Reading: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5105607/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5105607/] Gratitude: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude [https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude] Mindfulness: https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/ [https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/] Helping others: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness/kindness-matters-guide [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness/kindness-matters-guide] Humans are social creatures: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2527715/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2527715/] Ethics in counseling/therapy: https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/ [https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/] Quiet time/silent reflecting: https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/ [https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/] Post-acute withdrawal symptoms: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/post-acute-withdrawal-syndrome#what-is-it [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/post-acute-withdrawal-syndrome#what-is-it] Friendship: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship [https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship] Support groups: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/] Commitments: https://archives.joe.org/joe/2015august/tt4.php [https://archives.joe.org/joe/2015august/tt4.php] Habits and routines: https://www.healthline.com/health/the-science-of-habit#1 [https://www.healthline.com/health/the-science-of-habit#1]

Ep. 7: Ivan R.

Today we have a very cool guest with a refreshingly positive outlook on going to rehab and making some changes. This young man has traveled from across the world to live in the USA and I feel grateful to hear his perspective on recovery. Click the links below to do some further reading on the topics discussed in the interview. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com [iammaxariel@gmail.com] Different cultures and addiction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK248421/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK248421/] Trying something new: https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/well/health/try-something-new [https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/well/health/try-something-new] Asking for help: https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/09/asking-help-hard-people-want-help-realize [https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/09/asking-help-hard-people-want-help-realize] Vulnerability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o] Making amends: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important] Journaling: https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling [https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling] Helping others: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness/kindness-matters-guide [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness/kindness-matters-guide] Atomic theory: https://www.britannica.com/science/atomic-theory [https://www.britannica.com/science/atomic-theory] Secular 12 steps: https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf [https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf] Self-esteem and recovery: https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/mental-health/connection-between-self-esteem-addiction [https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/mental-health/connection-between-self-esteem-addiction] Gratitude: https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-gratitude/ [https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-gratitude/] Discipline: https://kellercenter.hankamer.baylor.edu/news/story/2022/insider-power-discipline [https://kellercenter.hankamer.baylor.edu/news/story/2022/insider-power-discipline] Goals: https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/ [https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/]

Ep. 6: Jo Lynn M.

Our guest today is a distinguished woman from Virginia who is so modest and humble that it was almost impossible for me to get her to talk about her interesting career as a clinical psychologist. She thinks of herself as a person in recovery first and she is always ready to help a newcomer. Click the links below to read more about the topics discussed in this interview. Email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com [iammaxariel@gmail.com] Jo Lynn's email: jolynnmcclain@gmail.com [jolynnmcclain@gmail.com] Clinical Psychology: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-clinical-psychology-2795000 [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-clinical-psychology-2795000] Recovery Dharma: https://recoverydharma.org/ [https://recoverydharma.org/] Secular 12 steps: https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf [https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf] Women’s support groups: https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/01/31/overcoming-challenges-together-the-benefits-of-womens-support-groups/ [https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/01/31/overcoming-challenges-together-the-benefits-of-womens-support-groups/] Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3584580/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3584580/] Friendship: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship [https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship] Helping others: https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/ [https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/] Plain Language AA Big Book: https://onlineliterature.aa.org/Plain-Language-Big-Book [https://onlineliterature.aa.org/Plain-Language-Big-Book] AA Big Book: https://www.aa.org/the-big-book [https://www.aa.org/the-big-book] Peer review: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4975196/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4975196/] Reading: https://nesslabs.com/benefits-of-reading [https://nesslabs.com/benefits-of-reading] 12 Step Facilitation Treatment: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/resource/twelve-step-facilitation-tsf/ [https://www.recoveryanswers.org/resource/twelve-step-facilitation-tsf/] Bill Wilson quotes: https://aaagnostica.org/2016/02/06/relevant-quotes-for-secular-aa/ [https://aaagnostica.org/2016/02/06/relevant-quotes-for-secular-aa/]