Guest: Hedieh Azadmehr, psychologist In a culture that often encourages a toxic version of masculinity, how can treatment providers help men unlearn harmful stereotypes and uncover their own trauma? We’ll answer this with SCRC clinical director Hedieh Azadmehr on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.

Guest: James Hadlock, entrepreneur and connection coach As the healthcare industry evolves, how can treatment professionals turn off the noise and really listen – to emerging trends, to their patients and to themselves? We’ll dive into this with speaker, coach and founder of human connection company BluNovus James Hadlock on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visithttps://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com/recovery-unscripted-podcast/ For more about...

Guest: Lori Vann, counselor  What can behavioral health providers do to better understand the realities of self-harm and to know how to respond when they spot the signs in their patients? We’ll discuss this with non-suicide self-injury specialist, author and counselor Lori Vann on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.  For more about Lori’s work, visit http://lorivanncounseling.com/ Music from this episode: "Permanent" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com  "Down and Around" by...

Guest: Darren Littlejohn, author and yoga teacher How can ancient principles from Zen and Tibetan Buddhism integrate with modern treatment programs to help more people build lasting recovery? We’ll discuss this with author Darren Littlejohn on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit https://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com/recovery-unscripted-podcast/ For more about Darren’s book, The 12 Step Buddhist, visit https://www.the12stepbuddhist.com/   ...

#101: Can LGBT-Affirmative Therapy Help Re-Write Internalized Messages? with Dr. Lauren Costine   Guest: Dr. Lauren Costine, psychologist and activist In a heteronormative culture, how can providers use affirmative therapy to help LGBT individuals re-write the false messages they’ve internalized? We’ll answer this with psychologist, author and activist Dr. Lauren Costine on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit...

When a traumatic loss hits, how can treatment providers and loved ones know what to do to help someone heal without impeding their grieving process? We’ll discuss this with counselor Kathleen Parrish on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.

What can the addiction treatment industry do to better understand how its marketing reaches the public without getting overwhelmed in an ocean of data? We’ll answer this with Nick Jaworski, owner of the Circle Social marketing agency, on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.

Guest: Katie Myers, Talbott Recovery CEO   In a non-stop rat race world, how can behavioral healthcare managers create a culture of self-care for the caregivers on their team?   I’m David Condos and we’ll dive into this with Talbott Recovery CEO Katie Myers on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.   For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Katie's work with Talbott, visit https://talbottcampus.com/ Music from this episode: "Permanent" by...

Guest: Dennis Wichern, DEA agent   How can healthcare professionals join forces with law enforcement to bring medication-assisted treatment to more people who could benefit from it?   I’m David Condos and we’ll tackle this with former special agent in charge of the DEA's Chicago office Dennis Wichern on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.   For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Dennis's thoughts on these issues,...

Guest: Rosemary O’Connor, addiction coach   With all the daily demands facing mothers, how can treatment providers help moms slow down and prioritize taking care of their own recovery?   We’ll answer this with addiction coach Rosemary O’Connor on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.   For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Rosemary's work, visit https://www.sobermomsguide.com/ Music from this episode: "Permanent" by David Condos - URL:...

Guest: Elaine McMillion Sheldon, filmmaker Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted. This time, we’ll hear from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon as she responds to questions from members of the live audience who attended our conversation at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego. If you haven’t already, first go back and listen to the previous episode, which features the full conversation between me and Elaine. Or better yet, go watch her...

Guest: Elaine McMillion Sheldon, filmmaker In the depths of America’s drug overdose crisis, can a film help change the narrative by showing the complex realities of addiction and the authentic hope of recovery? We’ll discuss this with the Oscar-nominated director of Netflix original documentaries Heroin(e) and Recovery Boys, Elaine McMillion Sheldon, on this live episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Elaine's...

Guest: Shelley Matthews, admissions coordinator Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My guest today is Shelley Matthews who serves as one of Foundations’ admissions coordinators. Ultimately, all the work that every member of the marketing department does eventually leads to that one...

Stigma still prevents honest, open conversations about mental health and addiction issues, both in the community and in the legislative chamber. So, advocates from across Tennessee are gathering at Nashville's Capitol Hill to send a message – message they hope will inspire the state’s leaders to finally make mental and behavioral health a priority. In this special edition of Recovery Unscripted, we bring you a field report from Behavioral Health Day on the Hill.   For more about Recovery...

Guest: Johnny Crowder, Cope Notes founder In a world of instant gratification, can our smartphones help us build enduring healthy habits one encouraging text message at a time? We’ll discuss this with positive psychology entrepreneur and founder of Cope Notes Johnny Crowder on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Cope Notes, visit http://copenotes.com  Music from this episode: "Permanent" by David...

Guest: Matt King, senior systems administrator Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My guest today is Matt King who serves as senior systems administrator with the Foundations marketing team. It can be a great feeling when everyone in an organization works together to build a website that...

Guest: Dr. Constance Scharff, addiction researcher As health insurers limit access to some aspects of addiction treatment, how can providers still incorporate experiential therapies that can engage and heal the entire brain? We’ll answer this with addiction researcher and author Constance Scharff on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.   For more about the Innovations in Recovery conference, visit https://frn.swoogo.com/iir2019  For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit...

Guest: Ken Seeley, interventionist Recovery is more than a one-time decision. But can a consistent set of consequences help rewire someone’s brain to say no to the voice of addiction in their head?  We’ll discuss this with interventionist Ken Seeley on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Ken's work with the A&E reality TV show Intervention,...

Guests: Kristina Clark and Alex Windings, Count It! Lock It! Drop It! Initiative The best way to serve a community is to be part of it. So, how can healthcare providers, advocates and community members join forces to fight addiction at the local level? We’ll explore this with coalition leaders Kristina Clark and Alex Windings on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about the Count It! Lock It! Drop It! drug...

Guest: Kathy Frossard, vice president of marketing Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My guest today is Kathy Frossard who serves as Foundations’ VP of marketing and business development. If you’re listening to this podcast, chances are you probably already know all about how the...

Guest: Christopher Pasquale, outpatient treatment director Postmodernism is changing the way people view absolute truth. So, how should the clinicians on the frontlines of addiction treatment respond to this cultural shift? We’ll answer this with outpatient treatment director Christopher Pasquale on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about RECO Intensive: visit: https://recointensive.com  Music from this...

Guest: Samantha Nettleton, clinical director and therapist When society pushes taboo subcultures to the margins, how can clinicians do a better job of reaching out into these populations and helping them uncover the roots of their trauma?  We’ll cover this with therapist Samantha Nettleton on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about the Innovations in Recovery conference, visit https://frn.swoogo.com/iir2019  For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit...

Guest: Steve McCall and Matt Stevens, software entrepreneurs In this fast-moving world, collaboration is key. So, how can technologists and treatment providers find new ways to work together toward building a better future for patients? We’ll explore this with the co-founders of behavioral health EHR software Alleva, Steve McCall and Matt Stevens, on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Alleva, visit...

Guest: Clayton Martin, content strategy manager Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create lifetime relationships for long-term recovery. My guest today is Clayton Martin, who serves as content strategy manager with the Foundations marketing team. If you and your organization are providing excellent patient care or developing new therapies...