Ms.B - Goddess of Empathy

Recently Ayesha Curry made some comments & the internet has gone wild. Listen to my empathetic perspective. I challenge you to Empathy as well.

Have you ever held onto something or someone when you know damn well it was time to Let It Go. Did you hurt physically? Did you hurt emotionally? Did you ignore your intuition? That was me yesterday. I am determined to purge & heal. Learn from my lesson listen to this story

Louise Nolley is a former inmate. Her  privacy rights had been violated by Erie County Holding Center when she was there. Red stickers were placed on her health information  and belongings.  She was also segregated from the general inmate population.  Her constitutional rights were also violated when she was denied access to the law library & religious services.  Why?...

Secrets can be debilitating & lead to illness. Yet, we all have them. Its important to release secrets for healing. I watched a play that encouraged healing.

Happy valentines day. While you shower your friends & loved ones with tokens of appreciation today. DONT FORGET TO LOVE YOURSELF DAILY. Join us in the #forthelove singing challenge. Backing track #kenclarkproductions on YOUTUBE. For tips & questions regarding family addiction email me msbempathy@gmail.com. Anonymity protected

In this episode I tell a story about choosing to be gritty & grimy rather than cute & comfortable. As entrepreneurs & in general the harder experience get the best results. Email msbempathy@gmail.com fro questions/comments.

Those violated by abuse/neglect will respond in 1 of 3 ways. It is important that survivors become a healed protectors. Listen for more info.

This weekend I lost my cool. I was vexed & pissed simultaneously. I had to contact my local police department and the NYSDept. of Corrections. Was I justified? Also, we are starting a new segment called askmsB. If you have a question or need advice about a family member who is in active alcoholism/addiction or recovery. Email me at msbempathy@gmail. You will remain anonymous.

Informing audience of new direction of this podcast for 2019

Ms. B tells a true story and experience of a dear friend who recently broke his back while working. While she suspects alcohol played a role in the accident she can not prove it. Listen to the love story of this recent event and give your feedback at msbempathy@gmail.com or her other social media outlets.

A new non-profit offers support for people coming back from drug, alcohol abuse. Barry Levine, recently had his ribbon cutting for the Capital District Recovery Center on Colvin Avenue in Albany. The CDRC is a meeting place that hosts, 12 step meetings, workshops and other programs. Comments at msbempathy@gmail.com. We are on vacation til after Thanksgiving. While we are out listen to my favorite...

Fridays episode was about being grateful. Listen to it because it sets up for todays. Today I am thankful. A brief testimony on why. As always msbempathy@gmail.com

Listen to 2 stories of humbling experiences I had this morning. One involves an exposed breast, the other is the meaness of a man who volunteers to help those in need. As allways msbempathy@gmail.com for comments or leave a voice message on the anchor app.

Meeting his wife was life-changing for the film veteran (Michael Caine), now 85. “I gave up alcohol entirely for a year and now I never drink during the day, and with dinner it’s just wine. Shakira literally saved my life.” Why do some marriages to alcoholics remain in tact and others divorce? Might the outcome be the same if she was an addict? Listen to the podcast, leave a voice message or email...

Its Funny Friday and today we are showcasing an interview between Bill Maher and actor Russell Brand. Russell Brand has always openly discussed his addiction challenges. In this interview the two even discuss the addiction to fame. The interview is short but declares it all. I did not feel it was necessary to provide commentary

Ohio’s opioid epidemic has killed more than 10,000 people over the last three years, touching thousands of families across the Miami Valley. But numbers alone don’t begin to tell the whole story of the crisis. WYSO’s Recovery Stories series documents the reality of addiction and recovery in the area. Today I share Sara's story and provide commentary

Do you ever wonder why people stay in domestic violence relationships? To round out national domestic violence awareness month I am for the first time (in many years) telling of my personal experience to bring hope to others.email me your comments: msbempathy@gmail.com. 1800799-SAFE.

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today announced the opening of the Champlain Valley Family Center Recovery Campus, a new residential detox and rehabilitation facility in Clinton County. The site, in Schuyler Falls, will have 18 withdrawal and stabilization beds, also referred to as detox beds, and will also provide residential treatment. This openin...

Managing life is about balance. Its ok to laugh, especially at ourselves. It's funny Friday with recovery comedian Patrick Holbert. msbempathy@gmail.com

French cardiologist Olivier Ameisen suffered with alcoholism. This Included breaking bones and not remembering how and his kidneys starting to break down. He wrote himself a script for Baclofen and slowly increased his dosage until NO MORE CRAVINGS. He wrote a book about it. Today as a result of that book, France just began using the anti-spasm drug Baclofen to treat alcoholism. Listen to find out...

Residents who are grapplin with substance abuse can call rensselaer county recovery helpline, where volunteers will help connect them to treatment options. 1-833-Hope-123

Today is Funny Friday and we are showcasing recovery comedian Mark Lundholm. Laughter is the best medicine. For comments or questions about our podcast email me at msbempathy@gmail.com

Yesterday Canada legalized marijuana in their country. Researchers are expecting it will be a 5 billion dollar industry by 2020. Is this a victory or defeat for the world of alcoholism or addiction. It is important that we reflect on history and see the cycles and how it often repeats. The world was ecstatic about legalization of alcohol in the US now we have DWI deaths and convictions at an alarm...

The strongest families, those that give abounding love & create safe heavens for their children- aren't necessarily immune to the devastating effects of alcoholism or drug addiction. So what will you teach your children, if it runs in your family or not? Listen to one woman's story and my suggestions as a family alcoholism & addiction expert,

Newspaper the Cavalier reports the University of Virginia is working on a cure for Alcoholism and it could be available as soon as next year. Do you believe alcoholism be cured? would the stigma around alcoholism change if there was a cure. Listen to the podcast, leave your comments on anchor or msbempathy@gmail.com