I Love Being Sober

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...

Addiction treatment is a broad field with many approaches. The specific treatment that people receive varies on a case by case basis, but are there any tried and true methods? In this episode, Michael Walsh and Tim Westbrook dive into that discussion. Michael E Walsh MS, MCAP, CIP is a Masters Level Addiction Professional, Interventionist, Coach, and Treatment Industry Consultant with over 20 year...

Addiction treatment is a broad field with many approaches. The specific treatment that people receive varies on a case by case basis, but are there any tried and true methods? In this episode, Michael Walsh and Tim Westbrook dive into that discussion. Michael E Walsh MS, MCAP, CIP is a Masters Level Addiction Professional, Interventionist, Coach, and Treatment Industry Consultant with over 20 year...

In this episode, recorded live with on Facebook, Tim talks with Glenn Hadley who is the Director of Foundations Recovery Network events, and talk about how an alumni program can make a dramatic difference in boosting admissions and helping residents or clients for years after they graduate. Check out Foundations here:  https://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com/

In this episode, recorded live with on Facebook, Tim talks with Glenn Hadley who is the Director of Foundations Recovery Network events, and talk about how an alumni program can make a dramatic difference in boosting admissions and helping residents or clients for years after they graduate. Check out Foundations here:  https://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com/

Dr. Michel Sucher graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1972 and has practiced medicine in AZ since 1974. Initially an emergency physician at what is now Honor Health in Scottsdale and addiction medicine for the past 30+ years. He has served most recently as Chief Medical Officer of Community Bridges, Inc. Currently, he is the Executive Medical Director of Meadows Behavioral...

Dr. Michel Sucher graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1972 and has practiced medicine in AZ since 1974. Initially an emergency physician at what is now Honor Health in Scottsdale and addiction medicine for the past 30+ years. He has served most recently as Chief Medical Officer of Community Bridges, Inc. Currently, he is the Executive Medical Director of Meadows Behavioral...

Matt Miller is a gnarly dude. After suffering a horrific fall and being left for dead with his father on top of Mexico's Pico de Orizaba mountain, the third highest peak in North America, Matt Miller, and his dad survived to live another day. Unfortunately, the fight for his life did not end there. After battling addiction for years, he finally found his groove in sobriety. Listen to this podcast...

Matt Miller is a gnarly dude. After suffering a horrific fall and being left for dead with his father on top of Mexico’s Pico de Orizaba mountain, the third highest peak in North America, Matt Miller, and his dad survived to live another day. Unfortunately, the fight for his life did not end there. After battling addiction for years, he finally found his groove in sobriety. Listen to this podcast...

In this episode, Melissa Killeen dives deep into recovery coaching to answer the following questions: What is a recovery coach? Why should a person want one? Why does a therapist want their client to have a recovery coach? How does a recovery coach benefit the treatment that an individual receives? How does a recovery coach help a sober living resident? Website - http://www.mkrecoverycoaching.com/...

In this episode, Melissa Killeen dives deep into recovery coaching to answer the following questions: What is a recovery coach? Why should a person want one? Why does a therapist want their client to have a recovery coach? How does a recovery coach benefit the treatment that an individual receives? How does a recovery coach help a sober living resident? Website - http://www.mkrecoverycoaching.com/...

Robert F. Gruler is the founding partner of R&R Law Group , a criminal defense law firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Robert and his team have helped thousands of people facing criminal charges, many stemming directly from substance abuse related issues. Robert is actively involved in the 12-steps, providing workshops focused on substance abuse-related crimes and providing help to those suffer...

Robert F. Gruler is the founding partner of R&R Law Group , a criminal defense law firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Robert and his team have helped thousands of people facing criminal charges, many stemming directly from substance abuse related issues. Robert is actively involved in the 12-steps, providing workshops focused on substance abuse-related crimes and providing help to those suffering...

Donny’s yoga journey started in 2005 by searching for pain relief after seven operations on his left knee and an addiction to pain killers. Fast forward to today, Donny has many years of sobriety and has become one of the dynamic leaders in his industry. He is a professional speaker, teacher and coach leading classes, workshops and seminars all across the world. Donny is an ambassador for lululemo...

Donny's yoga journey started in 2005 by searching for pain relief after seven operations on his left knee and an addiction to pain killers. Fast forward to today, Donny has many years of sobriety and has become one of the dynamic leaders in his industry. He is a professional speaker, teacher and coach leading classes, workshops and seminars all across the world. Donny is an ambassador for lululemo...

Shane Watson is a Prevention Specialist and Public Information Officer for the Scottsdale-based nonprofit notMYkid. During his time with the organization he's performed over 500 speaking engagements throughout the U.S., facilitated an early intervention program for teens, and done over 100 local and national media appearances for notMYkid. As a prevention professional, a parent, and a person in lo...

Shane Watson is a Prevention Specialist and Public Information Officer for the Scottsdale-based nonprofit notMYkid. During his time with the organization he's performed over 500 speaking engagements throughout the U.S., facilitated an early intervention program for teens, and done over 100 local and national media appearances for notMYkid. As a prevention professional, a parent, and a person in lo...

After a long-term struggle with alcohol and drugs, Steve Moak now has a passion for recovery, expertise in marketing, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a profound desire to make a difference in the lives of those in need of recovery. Steve Moak is the CEO and Co-Founder of True Mobile Health and a founding part of notMYkid, a local nonprofit that provides an array of youth and family service programs...

After a long-term struggle with alcohol and drugs, Steve Moak now has a passion for recovery, expertise in marketing, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a profound desire to make a difference in the lives of those in need of recovery. Steve Moak is the CEO and Co-Founder of True Mobile Health and a founding part of notMYkid, a local nonprofit that provides an array of youth and family service programs...

Kenneth Raymond Seeley is an interventionist and author. He is best known for his appearances on the A&E reality show, Intervention. Certified as a CIP, CCMI-M, RAS, CATC, Seeley himself has been sober since July 14, 1989. Since then, he has worked full-time in the business of recovery. He is the author of Face It and Fix It: A Three-Step Plan to Break Free from Denial and Discover the Life Yo...

Kenneth Raymond Seeley is an interventionist and author. He is best known for his appearances on the A&E reality show, Intervention. Certified as a CIP, CCMI-M, RAS, CATC, Seeley himself has been sober since July 14, 1989. Since then, he has worked full-time in the business of recovery. He is the author of Face It and Fix It: A Three-Step Plan to Break Free from Denial and Discover the Life You De...

Peter Brunzelle is the Executive of WisHope in Wisconsin. WisHope is a community-based recovery organization providing resources, recovery housing, addiction treatment, peer recovery coaching, training, and education. Peter is passionate about Peer Recovery Coaching and is excited to share information about the training and support that goes into developing a Peer Recovery Coach. Contact: contact@...

Peter Brunzelle is the Executive of WisHope in Wisconsin. WisHope is a community-based recovery organization providing resources, recovery housing, addiction treatment, peer recovery coaching, training, and education. Peter is passionate about Peer Recovery Coaching and is excited to share information about the training and support that goes into developing a Peer Recovery Coach. Contact: contact@...

In this episode of I Love Being Sober, Tim Westbrook talks with Jim Kreitler about the 12 step process and deep recovery as opposed to abstinence from substances. Jim is the retired CEO of Calvary Healing Center, a local addiction treatment facility in operation for over 50 years. He has a Masters in Addiction Counseling and was licensed as a therapist. But maybe, more importantly, Jim has been so...

In this episode of I Love Being Sober, Tim Westbrook talks with Jim Kreitler about the 12 step process and deep recovery as opposed to abstinence from substances. Jim is the retired CEO of Calvary Healing Center, a local addiction treatment facility in operation for over 50 years. He has a Masters in Addiction Counseling and was licensed as a therapist. But maybe, more importantly, Jim has been so...