I Love Being Sober

Tim Westbrook and TJ Woodward dive into the power of Conscious Recovery and explore the root causes of addiction. Learn about TJ's journey in recovery and the powerful spiritual principles he uses to help people change their false beliefs and embrace their infinite potential, instead of viewing themselves as broken people that need to be "fixed". Tim wouldn't know what his life would look like in...

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. 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...

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...

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.

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.  

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...

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...

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/

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...

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 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...

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...

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@...