MindBody Matters

Veteran of two tours of Vietnam, Steve Cox from Alabama talks to MindBody Matters co-host Greg Rennie about his experience in the Vietnam war, the Tet Offensive and its impact on his life. Steve was diagnosed with alcoholism, drug addiction and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at a time that trauma from war was just being studied and understood. He hopes that his story influences military veterans r...

In this episode of MindBody Matters, we have a revealing conversation with Dr. Dove Gebien, a former ER doctor who faced his addiction to fentanyl. Join us as he shares his personal journey, from his abuse of fentanyl to a near-fatal overdose and an inspiring path to recovery. As a lead plaintiff in a big pharma class action lawsuit, he shares his opinion about pharmaceutical companies like Purdue...

Join Greg and Rob in this eye-opening episode of MindBody Matters as they discuss the new Netflix series "Painkiller," which sheds light on the unethical marketing practices of Purdue Pharma, makers of OxyContin. The series is based on a book Greg read recently called "Pain Killer: An Empire of Deceit and the Origin of America's Opioid Epidemic" by Barry Meier. Greg interviews Dr. Robert Shepherd,...

The use of psychedelic drugs in mental health is becoming a reality. Greg sits down with Psychiatrist Dr. Singh and discuss the therapeutic use of cannabis, psilocybin, ketamine and MDMA for a wide range of mental health issues. Dr. Singh will share his experience treating veterans for PTSD. After the interview, Greg and Rob will chat about what they got from the interview. MindBody Matters is a G...

In this episode, Greg and producer Rob delve into the world of mindfulness with Valerie Gow, a practitioner and certified facilitator of mindfulness who uses it in all aspects of her life. Valerie reveals how mindfulness has become an integral part of her daily routine, allowing her to stay aware and present in each moment, free from judgment. She also shares the benefits of mindfulness, guides th...