Max Ariel

Evidence Based Recovery

Health EN ↓ 12 episodes

A podcast where we explore the science behind getting clean and sober, and why there may be a need for more inclusivity in the 12-step programs. Hosted by a certified addictions counselor who also has personal experience with addiction and recovery. Each episode will feature an interview with someone who is either in recovery or an expert in the field. We will explain how the classic 12-step recommendations can be understood in less scary terms. Also, we will discuss why certain therapeutic interventions are suggested and how they can be supported with research and evidence. There will be link...

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Max Ariel

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Health

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Latest episode

May 28, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 12: David D.H. 28.05.2026

Our guest today is author David Deane Haskell. A lot of people on this podcast want to remain anonymous, but David wants you to know who he is. You will hear about his journey through trauma, shame, addiction, and recovery. He has a new book out called Wounded Angels. You can contact him directly and ask as many questions as you'd like. His information is below. Feel free to reach out: iammaxariel...

Ep. 11: Host Update 28.05.2026

I moved! This is just a quick update about where I went and how that affects my practice as a counselor. Mostly everything is staying the same. I just wanted to give a few details. Click the links below for some further reading and feel free to email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com Avid Counseling: https://www.avidcounselingservices.com/ Psychology Today profile: https://www.psycholog...

Ep. 10: Autumn F. 18.05.2025

Today we have a very sweet and gentle soul on the podcast. Autumn describes her rocky start to recovery and how she finally clicked into a powerful group that helped her to stay clean and sober four years now. She is very brave and humble and tells her story in an extremely relatable way. Click the links below for further reading and feel free to email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com...

Ep. 9: Hugh T.M. 26.04.2025

Today's guest is Hugh Taft Morales. He is the leader of the Philadelphia Ethical Society. I asked him to come on the show because I love the way he talks about helping people. You will see how ethics are so vital to the treatment of substance abuse disorders. Click the links below for further reading, and email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com Philadelphia Ethical Society: https://phil...

Ep. 8: Barbara H. 07.04.2025

Our guest today is Barbara. She has a lot of time clean and sober and has also gone on to become an addictions counselor. With many years now in the field, Barbara has lots to share about her career and her time going to meetings. Click the links below to read more about the various topics discussed in this interview. Feel free to email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com Codependency: ht...

Ep. 7: Ivan R. 06.04.2025

Today we have a very cool guest with a refreshingly positive outlook on going to rehab and making some changes. This young man has traveled from across the world to live in the USA and I feel grateful to hear his perspective on recovery. Click the links below to do some further reading on the topics discussed in the interview. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com D...

Ep. 6: Jo Lynn M. 05.04.2025

Our guest today is a distinguished woman from Virginia who is so modest and humble that it was almost impossible for me to get her to talk about her interesting career as a clinical psychologist. She thinks of herself as a person in recovery first and she is always ready to help a newcomer. Click the links below to read more about the topics discussed in this interview. Email me with any questions...

Ep. 5: Dan M. 04.04.2025

Our guest today is a friend of mine who is in recovery and has a lot of great wisdom to share. He is cool, calm and collected. He agreed to do this interview for the podcast and we tried to act very serious and professional. Click the links below to do further reading on the topics discussed in this interview. Reach out to me if you have any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com Walking in the woods: h...

Ep. 4: Claire K. 03.04.2025

Today our guest is Claire. A veteran in the field of addiction counseling and recovery. You will hear a lot of good stuff in this interview. She has a ton of experience and she was kind enough to agree to this interview. Click the links below to do some further reading and reach out to me if you have any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com Eating healthy: https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/healthy-liv...

Ep. 3: Andy F. 02.04.2025

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with the author of two books about recovery. Andy F. is Originally from the UK but now living in Thailand you will hear a compelling story and a unique perspective. Click the links below for further reading and reach out to me for any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com “The 12 steps for Agnostics” by Andy F.: https://www.amazon.com/Twelve-Steps-Agnostics-happil...

Ep. 2: Michelle W. 01.04.2025

Michelle is our first guest on the podcast! She celebrates her 1 year anniversary and shares about her journey so far in recovery. She is going to meetings, learning about the steps with her sponsor, and has already dealt with a very confusing and difficult relapse. We are proud to introduce her and we know that she will inspire people for sure. The following topics are discussed and you can read...

Ep. 1: Host Introduction 31.03.2025

Hi. I'm Max. I'll be hosting this podcast, and I would like to explain the basic premise and what you can expect going forward. Every episode after this will be me interviewing a new person. The following topics are discussed in this episode and can be looked up for further reading in the links below. Email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com Helping others: https://mha.gbtesting.us/resou...

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