I Love Being Sober

In this powerful interview, Dr. Georgia Fourlas talks about her personal story of addiction and recovery, and why it’s so easy for intelligent people to deceive themselves. Learn about the root causes of addiction, what resources are available to you if you’re struggling with staying sober, and why living in consultation is vital to your long-term recovery.

In this powerful interview, Dr. Georgia Fourlas talks about her personal story of addiction and recovery, and why it's so easy for intelligent people to deceive themselves. Learn about the root causes of addiction, what resources are available to you if you're struggling with staying sober, and why living in consultation is vital to your long-term recovery. Everyone knows someone who has been part...

Andre Norman, the incredible and inspiring Ambassador of Hope talks about his journey from violent convict to Harvard fellow, and how he now travels the world empowering people to seek the help they need to build better lives. Andre talks about his struggles with anger and violence, the epiphany that changed the course of his life, and why change is available for everyone.   Mentioned in this...

Andre Norman, the incredible and inspiring Ambassador of Hope talks about his journey from violent convict to Harvard fellow, and how he now travels the world empowering people to seek the help they need to build better lives. Andre talks about his struggles with anger and violence, the epiphany that changed the course of his life, and why change is available for everyone. Andre Norman's early exp...

Walter spent 18 years as a financial educator teaching at many prestigious universities, including UC Berkeley, UCLA, ASU, DePaul, TCU, UNLV, University of San Diego, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis and Tecnológico de Monterrey. In 2003 he started his own investment firm. In 2013, he paid a $10,000,000 "Dumb Tax" and lost his firm—the consequence of reliance on others without a full understanding of the i...

Walter spent 18 years as a financial educator teaching at many prestigious universities, including UC Berkeley, UCLA, ASU, DePaul, TCU, UNLV, University of San Diego, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis and Tecnológico de Monterrey. In 2003 he started his own investment firm. In 2013, he paid a $10,000,000 "Dumb Tax" and lost his firm—the consequence of reliance on others without a full understanding of the i...

In this episode with Tim Westbrook MS and Dr. Louise Stanger discuss what should you do when a loved one is in active addiction, what should you look for in a behavioral health treatment center (they are not all the same?), and more.  Her new book, The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions: A Collective Strategy, is the first academic book in the U.S. about the intervention process. She...

In this episode with Tim Westbrook MS and Dr. Louise Stanger discuss what should you do when a loved one is in active addiction, what should you look for in a behavioral health treatment center (they are not all the same?), and more.  Her new book, The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions: A Collective Strategy, is the first academic book in the U.S. about the intervention process. She will...

Is it important to understand the human condition for proper placement in treatment/pain recovery/mental health programs? Take the guesswork out of placement by completing a Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation. Learn more in this episode of I Love Being Sober with host Tim Westbrook, MS and Dr. James Flowers, PhD, LPC-S.   For more than 29 years, Dr. Flowers has been one of the most familiar and r...

Is it important to understand the human condition for proper placement in treatment/pain recovery/mental health programs? Take the guesswork out of placement by completing a Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation. Learn more in this episode of I Love Being Sober with host Tim Westbrook, MS and Dr. James Flowers, PhD, LPC-S.   For more than 29 years, Dr. Flowers has been one of the most familiar...

Moms (and dads) in recovery or seeking recovery, you won't want to miss this as Amanda Marino talks about being a sober parent, being a sober parent during the COVID 19 pandemic, and the impact of COVID 19 on addiction.

Moms (and dads) in recovery or seeking recovery, you won't want to miss this as Amanda Marino talks about being a sober parent, being a sober parent during the COVID 19 pandemic, and the impact of COVID 19 on addiction.

What is DNA-based drug testing and why would you use it? Does brain imagery have a role to play in diagnosis and treatment? In this episode of I Love Being Sober, Mark Rohde PhD, Chief Clinical Officer for True Mobile Health and Tim Westbrook MS discuss these topics and more.

What is DNA-based drug testing and why would you use it? Does brain imagery have a role to play in diagnosis and treatment? In this episode of I Love Being Sober, Mark Rohde PhD, Chief Clinical Officer for True Mobile Health and Tim Westbrook MS discuss these topics and more.

In this episode of I Love Being Sober, Kristen Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN, Senior Fellow at Meadows Behavioral Health and Tim Westbrook, MS discusses the importance of food and nutrition to the recovery process. Kristin is the lead dietitian and manager of Wellness Nutrition Services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. A bestselling author, experienced presenter, and award-win...

In this episode of I Love Being Sober, Kristen Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN, Senior Fellow at Meadows Behavioral Health and Tim Westbrook, MS discusses the importance of food and nutrition to the recovery process. Kristin is the lead dietitian and manager of Wellness Nutrition Services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. A bestselling author, experienced presenter, and award-win...

What is the value and importance of Case Management to long term recovery success? Why is family support and coaching crucial to the Case Management process? How has the COVID 19 pandemic impacted people suffering from addiction and mental illness? Answers to these questions and more during this episode of I Love Being Sober podcast with Rick Baney and host Tim Westbrook.  

What is the value and importance of Case Management to long term recovery success? Why is family support and coaching crucial to the Case Management process? How has the COVID 19 pandemic impacted people suffering from addiction and mental illness? Answers to these questions and more during this episode of I Love Being Sober podcast with Rick Baney and host Tim Westbrook.  

Is working in addiction treatment the same as working in recovery? Is working as a treatment professional the same as working a personal program of recovery? The line between addiction treatment and recovery is often blurred, and many individuals in recovery who also work in addiction treatment often confuse the public when speaking with folks seeking help for a loved one. Learn more in this episo...

Is working in addiction treatment the same as working in recovery? Is working as a treatment professional the same as working a personal program of recovery? The line between addiction treatment and recovery is often blurred, and many individuals in recovery who also work in addiction treatment often confuse the public when speaking with folks seeking help for a loved one. Learn more in this episo...

Why is intensive treatment effective in treating sex addiction? Why is team treatment more effective than individual treatment? What should you look for in a therapist? How can you best use therapy? Is sober living appropriate for a sex addict and why? Listen to this interview to learn the answers to these questions. Find out more about PCS Intensive and Dr. Marcus Earle at https://pcsintensive.co...

Why is intensive treatment effective in treating sex addiction? Why is team treatment more effective than individual treatment? What should you look for in a therapist? How can you best use therapy? Is sober living appropriate for a sex addict and why? Listen to this interview to learn the answers to these questions. Find out more about PCS Intensive and Dr. Marcus Earle at https://pcsintensive.co...

In this episode of I Love Being Sober, Tim Westbrook interviews Antonio Sanders, the creator of the Meeting Makers Club. The Meeting Makers Club is an online platform for people in recovery to hold meetings virtually. Antonio was married with 2 small children. His drinking had been escalating for 20 years. A marriage counselor asked him about his drinking and if he would be willing to attend an AA...

In this episode of I Love Being Sober, Tim Westbrook interviews Antonio Sanders, the creator of the Meeting Makers Club. The Meeting Makers Club is an online platform for people in recovery to hold meetings virtually. Antonio was married with 2 small children. His drinking had been escalating for 20 years. A marriage counselor asked him about his drinking and if he would be willing to attend an AA...

What is intervention? Why do an intervention? What are the myths and realities of intervention? What does it take to be an interventionist? In this episode, Tim interviews Carey Davidson as they discuss these questions. Carey Davidson is an Internationally Certified Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Board Registered Intervention Specialist, Certified Arise Interventionist, and a Certified Inter...