Avoiding the Addiction Affliction

Recently, postpartum depression has garnered a lot of headlines. Sarah Gracz and Kristine Gallagher, of Orenda Counseling in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, discuss perinatal mental health and postpartum depression. Sarah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Owner of Orenda Counseling. Kristine is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and has a Perinatal Ment...

Carrie Everett is the owner of C&A Servicez and the CEO/Inventor behind the new Safiee cleaning tool container. If that was the whole story, her entrepreneurship would be quite enough. But her inventiveness and initiative were born out of a drive to turn her life and her story around. Carrie and Safiee can be contacted at https://www.safiee.com/ . The State of Wisconsin's Dose of Reality campaign...

"Better life through science" is a phrase that absolutely applies to recovery from substances. Waldemar Radoslaw Jezierski discusses another step in that direction, naltrexone implants. Waldemar is the Business Development Manager for DeBinge, an addiction treatment provider, located in Miami, Florida and the Bahamas. DeBinge can be reached at https://debinge.com/ . The State of Wisconsin's Dose o...

Ann Marie Farino has three children—two on earth and one in heaven. In June of 2016, her son Richard died by suicide. In this podcast she discusses her forthcoming memoir "Chronic Chaos: A Son's Addiction, a Mother's Love, and Her Quest to Find Joy." Ann Marie speaks to audiences of all ages about addiction, suicide, grief, and the millions of moments that remind us we are not alone. Ann Marie can...

Understanding who you are and what tools you're working with matter when trying to recover from addiction. Dr. Sterling Elliott talks about where and how self awareness is essential in pain management recovery. Dr. Elliott is the Clinical Pharmacist Lead for Ambulatory Surgery Practice at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH) in Chicago, Illinois. He specializes in matters related to post-operative...

For decades, Daniela Tilbrook bore a secret and the shame that went with it. But the secret and the shame were not hers to bear but were put upon her by those who we are all brought up to believe should care about us the most. Daniela talks about family secrets, sexual abuse, and the healing from the shame that was not hers. Daniela is the author of two books, "Not My Shame" and the newly released...

There is a proliferation of cannabis and CBD products available just about everywhere. Melissa Moore discusses the marketing of these products, the target audience, and the lack of regulation. Melissa is a Certified Prevention Specialist and Owner & Trainer of M3 Consulting LG. Melissa has over 25 years of experience in public health prevention, community engagement, and coalition building—especia...

This September is National Recovery Month. What better way to celebrate six years of this podcast than to discuss why recovery—real recovery—requires the individual's, the family's, and the community's efforts. Guida Brown initiated this podcast six years ago and today joins us as the Principal for Guided by Guida. She serves as a Community Relations Consultant for US Drug Testing Laboratories in...

Betrayal in a relationship breaks you. When you discover infidelity in a relationship, it feels like your whole world has been shattered. Helen Fisher discusses how she works with individuals and couples to heal the pain of betrayal and rebuild trust; intimacy; and deep, emotional connection. Helen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and adv...

Joe Peterangelo and Liam Farin discuss a Wisconsin Policy Forum report about the rise in Wisconsin's Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) offense incarcerations. Joe has been a part of the Wisconsin Policy Forum's research team since 2011 and has served as its research director since July 2024. He has authored many impactful reports on economic, transportation, and housing issues in metro Milwaukee a...

Dr. Tony Dice discusses his book "After the Trident" and his Holistic Change Model. The Model is designed to heal the invisible wounds of those who serve and who have traditionally shown an increased level of resistance. Dr. Dice can be reached at https://bishopdicedefense.com/ . Dr. Dice's first podcast with us is here: https://ataapodcast.com/after-the-trident/ . The State of Wisconsin's Dose of...

Joshua Legg says his goal is always the same: to equip men with tools that strengthen families and lighten the load for the professionals who serve them. Joshua Legg is the proprietor of Joshua Legg Coaching. He provides pastoral care and mental health coaching and serves as Chair of The Papillion Center for FASD in Tennessee. He is focused on helping men grow into their full potential through a s...

What keeps us stuck in a place that is unhealthy when we know we need to move? Jeanne Foot discusses the bridge between "knowing and doing." Jeanne is the founder and CEO of The Recovery Concierge, a premier service for mental health, addiction recovery, trauma healing, and peak performance. In addition to her own lived experience, she holds credentials as an International Certified Alcohol & Drug...

GLP-1 drug ads for weight loss are everywhere. The drugs, also, are now being studied for use in substance use disorder treatment and mental health disorders. Dr. Kim Dennis discusses GLP-1 receptor agonists and her work with treating eating disorders, addiction, trauma, and multi-occurring disorders. Dr. Dennis is the co-founder, CEO, and Chief Medical Officer at SunCloud Health. A board-certifie...

In order to increase sales in a sagging alcoholic beverage market, the alcohol companies have expanded their product line to include a multitude of alcohol-infused products, from sodas to teas. Melissa Moore discusses the marketing of alcoholic beverages and the young market being targeted. Melissa is a Certified Prevention Specialist and Owner & Trainer of M3 Consulting LG. Melissa has over 25 ye...

There are many products, regulated and unregulated, sold over the counter that contain substances that can contribute to addiction. Michelle Sandberg, the Executive Director of the Hope Council in Kenosha, Wisconsin, discusses these products, sold everywhere from vape shops to convenience stores. Michelle also talks about the challenges that communities and organizations like the Hope Council face...

Dr. Sterling Elliott talks about where we are with the ongoing opioid crisis, pain management, and available unregulated pseudo-pharmaceutical combinations available in smoke shops and gas stations. Dr. Elliott is the Clinical Pharmacist Lead for Ambulatory Surgery Practice at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH) in Chicago, Illinois. He specializes in matters related to post-operative pain manage...

Jeanne Foot doesn't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to recovery. Using evidence-based therapeutic methods, she works with her clients to create a recovery path that works for their lifestyles. Jeanne is the founder and CEO of The Recovery Concierge, a premier service for mental health, addiction recovery, trauma healing, and peak performance. In addition to her own lived experience, she ho...

Finding a place to live once someone is in recovery is often a challenge. Jim Boad has addressed that challenge through initiative and expertise. Jim is a Pacific Coast entrepreneur helping others to open and scale profitable, sustainable group homes and sober living facilities. Jim and his business can be reached at jimboad.com . The State of Wisconsin's Dose of Reality campaign is at Dose of Rea...

As a hidden brain injury, FASD can manifest in ways that often lead to challenging behaviors, which can feel overwhelming for caregivers relying on traditional parenting strategies. Making it even more difficult is knowing where to get an accurate diagnosis and help. Barb Clark is the Founder and CEO of FASD Mosaic where she provides coaching, training, and consulting on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Dis...

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) affect up to 1 in 20 people and is particularly prevalent among young people in the adoption and fostering system. As a hidden brain injury, FASDs can manifest in ways that often lead to challenging behaviors, which makes diagnosis and intervention challenging. Mollie O'Brien, the Executive Director of Proof Alliance in St. Paul, Minnesota, discusses FASDs...

Matt Christensen grew up as the oldest child in a loving family. He had already lost his sense of direction when, in his early twenties, he also lost his mom. Poor choices and decisions followed. Then his family introduced him to The Other Side Academy. First as a student, now as a staff member, Matt talks about The Other Side Academy and its programs. The Other Side Academy and its programs can b...

Matthew Laughrin wrote his memoir, " Shouting into the Darkness: Life as a Mentally Ill Drug Addict in the 21st Century ," while incarcerated. On March 1, 2009, Matthew woke to a police tactical team bursting into his home. He was arrested for the fatal drug overdose of a teenage girl who had died in his house the previous evening while he was asleep. His book chronicles the decisions and missteps...

Rehab is a word used to describe everything from a short detox to a long residential stay. Jim Savage discusses what constitutes rehab and what makes for a successful program. Jim is the owner of Rehab Works! Family Support Program and Jim Savage Consulting. He is the author of "Rehab Works! A Parent's Guide to Drug Treatment" and a new ebook, "Sobriety Doesn't Have To Suck: A Guide To Finding Hap...

It is safe to say that addiction and mental health services are needed across the country and that providing those services, while incredibly rewarding, is also extremely challenging. Joe Henderson, the Founder and CEO of Sierra Health + Wellness Centers and the Elijah House Foundation in California, talks about those rewards and challenges. His approach to Addiction Treatment centers on identity...