MedHeads

Episode 5 The relapse Alcohol use disorder, like all addictions, is a chronic relapsing illness. Chrissie was no different to many others who have experienced a relapse. In this episode, we discuss what happened to her ad what lessons she learned from her relapse which ultimately led to her long-term recovery. Get Support https://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/getsupport Support the show (https://www...

Episode 4 Rock Bottom In this episode, we discuss Chrissie’s rock bottom. This was the lowest point in her journey through alcohol addiction. This was the point at which she truly realised that she needed help. We also discuss how important it is for services to manage that initial call for help. How people are treated at the lowest point can determine their ultimate treatment success. Get Support...

Episode 3 Initial experiences In this episode, we explore Chrissie’s initial experiences with alcohol. She used it to help her deal with her social anxieties. It gave her an identity and helped her get through life. But there was a cost.  Get Support https://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/getsupport Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

Episode 2 Vulnerabilities In this episode, we chat with Chrissie about her genetic and psychosocial vulnerabilities to alcoholism. As you listen to her story, understand that Chrissie has overcome the bad hand that she was dealt at birth and growing up.  Get Support https://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/getsupport Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

Episode 1 of 6 Welcome to Chrissie who, in this series, will describe her vulnerabilities to alcoholism, the effect that it had on her life, the realisation that she had a problem, the initial rocky road that was her early recovery and finally the story of her successful recovery. We will devote an episode to each stage of her journey.  In episode one we get an overview of her journey. Support the...

Maree Eisma joins us this week. Sustaining Change under the Facade of Commitment. We discuss the perils of New Year Resolutions and why you shouldn't make them. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

This week Rick Cowley from Vysionquest joins us. We discuss finding the balance between pleasure and purpose in your life. For more information on Ricks courses, go to https://www.vysionquest.com/clear?cd=5 About Meducate ® Meducate provides online education for doctors, clinicians, health professionals and the public. We achieve this by combining the skills of our educators and founders in medica...

Deck the Halls and Not your Family! Christmas is a difficult time for many. There is a huge expectation of the need to deliver; of unmet need, trauma, and abuse. We don't all lead Fairytale lives. In this episode, we discuss how to get through this challenging set of days. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this episode, we chat with Maree Eisma about the impact of Covid on Mental health.  We are seeing the aftermath of covid isolation and its effect on relationships and substance use disorders. We also discuss its impact on family violence and increasing rates of alcohol misuse. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guests Craig Payne, and Oscar Grano. We discuss two recovery models, smart recovery and the 12 step program. We explain the processes of both models and highlight their differences. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guests Craig Payne, a group facilitator. We discuss your choices, your consequences and how accountability relates to recovery. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guests Craig Payne, and Oscar Grano. We discuss desperation and how it powers the transition from rock bottom towards hope.  https://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/ Craigs Story https://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/real-stories/craig Oscars Story https://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/real-stories/oscar Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Craig Payne Personal understanding of self is crucial to recovery and opens the door to personal responsibility and hope. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guest Craig Payne.  We discuss behavioural change and how it applies to drug recovery, in particular, we identify the six pillars of lifestyle and the five drivers of relapse. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guests Craig Payne, and Oscar Grano.  We discuss self-esteem, terminal uniqueness, unconditional kindness and how they impact upon recovery. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guest Craig Payne, a group facilitator.  We discuss routine and how it is essential to recovery. Our routines act as a safe and steady autopilot that allows us to engage in meaningful activity. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads we chat with regular guest Craig Payne. We discuss isolation, its impact upon mental health and addictions. This is even more relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic which has now forced us to engage with online services. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads, Addiction medicine specialist Keri Alexander joins us. We discuss sexual minorities, the discrimination they have suffered and the reasons why they are vulnerable to drug misuse and addictions. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guests Craig Payne, a group facilitator and Oscar Grano a peer support worker. We discuss continual growth, acceptance, challenge and change and how they relate to recovery. You can also view the show on Youtube https://click.meducate.com.au/medheads Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads, we chat with regular guest Maree Eisma, mental health social worker. We discuss expressive therapy, how it works, and the symbolism it uses to effect positive change. So please join us You can also view the show on Youtube https://click.meducate.com.au/medheads Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

This week on MedHeads, Rick Cowley from VysionQuest joins us, We discuss change and coping with change. In these challenging times change is inevitable. Knowing our true purpose in life  can help us cope with change So please join us. You can also view the show on Youtube https://click.meducate.com.au/medheads Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guest Craig Payne, a group facilitator and Oscar Grano a peer support worker. We chat about Oscar’s journey of recovery and highlight the importance of acceptance and relationships in recovery So please join us. You can also view the show on Youtube https://click.meducate.com.au/medheads Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guest and Data Biologist Marty Kendal We touch on why calorie restricted diets and calorie counting may not work for everyone We discuss data driven fasting and how it works using serial blood glucose monitoring You can also view the show on Youtube https://click.meducate.com.au/medheads Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads, we chat with regular guest Maree Eisma, mental health social worker. We discuss the complex interrelationship between substance misuse, trauma and resilience. So please join us. You can also view the show on Youtube https://click.meducate.com.au/medheads Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

On this week’s MedHeads we chat with Regular guest Craig Payne, a group facilitator. We discuss how purposeful activity and identity play a crucial role in the journey to recovery. So please join us. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)