Beyond Relapse

Every family touched by addiction shares the same deepest fear, of their loved one dying. But what happens when that fear drives the very behaviors that make recovery less likely? In Episode 9 of the Beyond Relapse Podcast, hosts Stefan Bate & Henry Maxwell get to the heart of the matter. They explore why families enable, what it really costs, and what it looks like to let go. Through clinical...

What does the internet want to know about addiction? In Episode 8 of the Beyond Relapse Podcast, hosts Henry Maxwell and Stefan Bate let the search engines lead the way, by tackling some of the most frequently asked questions head-on. Whether you're new to this conversation or you've been living it for years, this episode addresses the biggest questions about addiction through the lens of...

Episode Summary:  Is addiction treatment expensive? Yes. But is it more expensive than  not  treating it? In this episode, Henry Maxwell and Stefan Bate pull back the curtain on the financial realities of Substance Use Disorders (SUD). They challenge the "sticker shock" of rehab by comparing it to the lifetime costs of other chronic illnesses like leukemia and diabetes. From the "30...

In Episode 6 of the Beyond Relapse Podcast, hosts Stefan Bate & Henry Maxwell break down the timeline of recovery through the lens of brain science, exploring how addiction impacts the brain and what it truly takes for it to heal. From post-acute withdrawal to habit formation, they unpack why recovery is rarely as quick or linear as people hope, and discuss how families can deal with a loved o...

Recovery is hard enough as it is. In this episode of the Beyond Relapse Podcast, hosts Stefan Bate & Henry Maxwell navigate the complexities of addiction recovery, and tackle some of the biggest recovery challenges, including the detrimental effects of enabling behaviors. They also discuss the importance of motivation in recovery, and the necessity for honesty and self-awareness.  

In this episode of the Beyond Relapse Podcast, hosts Stefan Bate and Henry Maxwell explore the complexities of behavioral change, particularly in the context of addiction recovery. They discuss the stages of change, emphasizing the importance of preparation and the action stage, while also highlighting the need for daily habits and community support. The role of families in supporting recovery is...

Recovery success doesn’t begin where most people think. In this episode of the Beyond Relapse Podcast, Stefan & Henry dive into one of the most critical, overlooked elements of sustained recovery: identity. Too often, individuals emerge from treatment only to return to use, not because they lack willpower, but because their identity is still rooted in “the patient”. This episode explores how t...

In this episode of the Beyond Relapse Podcast, Stefan and Henry take a deep dive into chronic relapse , also known as "continuing to seek recovery". They explore why treatment often feels repetitive and ineffective, how to identify the real obstacles to long-term sobriety, and what families can do to finally get off the treatment treadmill. They explain how multiple treatment attempts ar...

In this episode of the Beyond Relapse podcast, hosts Stefan Bate and Henry Maxwell discuss the challenges families face when navigating the addiction treatment landscape. They share their personal stories of recovery and the emotional toll addiction takes on families. The conversation highlights the disconnect between treatment episodes and sustainable recovery, emphasizing the importance of commu...