The Addiction and Mental Health Podcast

EP. 10 — Talking Nootropics w/ Hussam Hamoush, PharmD, Co-Owner at Stonebriar Pharmacy

Adam, Samantha, and Michael bring on a special guest,  Hussam Hamoush, PharmD (“H”), Co-Owner at Stonebriar Pharmacy. They dive into topics about the importance of a good pharmacy/pharmacist, medications, nootropics, and supplements’ effects on mental health. We also explore H’s mental health journey as a pharmacy student and pharmacist/pharmacy owner. Beyond Coffee: A Sustainable Guide to Nootropics, Adaptogens, and Mushrooms by Dan Engle, James Beshara, and Katherine Haynes https://www.stonebriarpharmacy.com/ [https://www.stonebriarpharmacy.com/]

Ep. 9 — God and AA

Adam and Michael dissect Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), its origin, the 12 steps, and the involvement of God/religion as a part of the process. They chat about some of the issues that can come with including God as part of this program and the challenges that AA can present for people in need of recovery and healing.

Ep. 8 — The Frontlines of Mental Healthcare w/ Special Guest Jack Lewis

Samantha, Adam, and Michael chat with Jack Lewis, a student in Northeastern University’s Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program. Jack has worked as a Recovery Specialist at Northeast Addiction Treatment Center, a Mental Health Specialist at McLean Hospital’s Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Center, and an ABA therapist with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Together they talk about the challenges, barriers, and myths around psychiatric wards, getting access to mental healthcare treatment, AA, and more.

Ep. 7 — Mental Health and Exercise/Nutrition w/ Special Guest Chris Heskett

Personal trainer, nutrition coach, and friend Chris Heskett dives deep into the science around nutrition and its effects on mental health. We talk about some of the misconceptions around exercise and the fitness industry and simple tools to help boost the benefits of exercising and eating healthy. Resources: Chris Heskett - @peakwellnesscoaching - chris@protect-and-provide.com [chris@protect-and-provide.com] - https://linktr.ee/chrisheskett18 [https://linktr.ee/chrisheskett18] Breath by James Nestor Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter Dirty Genes by Ben Lynch

Ep. 6 — What is Alcoholics Anonymous?

Adam and Michael give Samantha a rundown of Alcoholics Anonymous and answer her questions about the program, its pros and cons, and what it’s like to be a sponsor. Resources: https://www.aa.org/find-aa