POP Buchanan

Sober is Dope!

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Embark on your transformative journey from addiction to sobriety with the Sober is Dope Revolution, your ultimate Sober Empowerment HUB! Join POP Buchanan, author of the Sober is Dope Book and an 11-year sober and recovered alcoholic, as he shares a holistic recovery approach incorporating therapy, rehab, AA, prayer, and meditation. With over 350 game-changing episodes featuring world-class guests, be prepared to be inspired by practical spiritual tools. Follow in POP's footsteps to quit booze and smoking, reverse pre-diabetes, and reclaim your life.

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POP Buchanan

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De-Stress Meditation 2 Min Recentering Mindfulness 20.02.2020 4:35

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is a tool that can help us refocus, recenter, and de-stress. This 2 min mindfulness meditation can be very useful in times of increased stress and anxiety. Thank you Mindful Breaks for the episode. Please enjoy. Meditation Video https://youtu.be/Jholcb8Gz0M

Sacred Whale Songs Healing Power of Whale Songs Relaxation/Deep Sleep/Consciousness Activation 20.02.2020 19:12

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP BBuchanan. This episode takes on a journey of sacred Whale Songs and Sounds. These Sacred sings can act as music therapy for humans and aid in relaxation, deeper sleep, and comsiouneness awakening. Two groups of whales, the humpback whale and the subspecies of blue whale found in the Indian Ocean, are known to produce a series of repetitious...

How to Start a Conversation about Mental Illness. 1-800-622-HELP (4357) 20.02.2020 1:17

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode gives us information on How To Start A Conversation on Mental Health. Thanks to SAMHSA for this important piece. https://youtu.be/4zJIkH_Xj0s

Keep Fighting the Good Fight! (40 Inspirational Speeches) Motivation Series 🏆🏆 20.02.2020 5:14

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This short motivational episode encourages us to be proud of our recovery, stay motivated in our recovery, and to keep fighting in our recovery. Thank you Matthew Belinkie for this amazing cut. Please enjoy. 40 Inspirational Speeches https://youtu.be/d6wRkzCW5qI

PSA by Tara Laplante ”Do the Right Thing” 💯 (Drug Overdose/NARCAN/Good Samaritan) 20.02.2020 5:42

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This is a Public Service Announcement by Tara Laplante. Tara is an activist, and survivor. Her story is deep. This PSA is a call to action for dealers to stop lacing drugs with poison, and for addicts to think twice before they use some drugs that may be tainted. This PSA also asks for us to do the right thing and report overdoses....

Mental Health Poetry and Advice with Nellie Aliyah 💜 19.02.2020 10:55

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is dedicated to the Mental Health community. This episode is inspired by Nellie Aliyah. Nellie Aliyah is a Mental Health Advocate, Musician, Singer, Writer, Motivational Speaker, Screenwriter, Actor, Director, and more. In addition to all of the above Nellie Aliyah has been diagnosed with BPD, Bulimia, CPTSD, and Depre...

Forgiveness Masterclass Healing and Unforgiveness vs. Healing and Forgiveness 19.02.2020 25:10

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is a short masterclass on healing and forgiveness, and healing and unforgiveness. Thank you Allen Parr (The BEAT), Oprah Winfrey, and Deepak Chopra for the information. Special thanks to Jen Elizabeth for inspiring the topic. Music by Christina Perri. Please enjoy How to Forgive When it Hurts https://youtu.be/XORmXhoiq...

The Cross and The Switchblade Message to A Lost Generation (Church) By Pastor David Wilkerson 🙏🏽 14.02.2020 19:08

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is dedicated to the late Pastor David Ray Wilkerson. David Ray Wilkerson was an American Christian evangelist, best known for his book The Cross and the Switchblade. He was the founder of the addiction recovery program Teen Challenge, and founding pastor of the non-denominational Times Square Church in New York City. D...

I Can Make This Happen (Create Positive Change) Motivational Series 🥇 14.02.2020 9:54

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This short motivational episode reminds us to take control of our lives. This call to action asks us to take responsibility for our lives and create change. Thank you to Les Brown and Jim Rohn for the short motivational advice. Please enjoy. Les Brown https://lesbrown.com/ Jim Rohn https://www.jimrohn.com/ Create Change by Motivati...

Bipolar Disorder - Manic Episodes and Recovery! (Mental Health Series) 13.02.2020 58:51

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. In this episode, we take a deep look at Manic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and addiction. Thank you, Dr. Tracey Marks, for this amazing information and videos. Download your free Bipolar packet here- http://markspsychiatry.com/manage-bipolar The symptoms of mania include elevated mood, inflated self-esteem, decreased need for sleep,...

Higher Consciousness Superconsciousness and Recovery 11.02.2020 20:39

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about how recovery can help us raise our consciousness. Higher consciousness or Superconsciousness is part of our growth. I found higher consciousness through my recovery. Please enjoy. Thank you to The School of Life for this information. https://youtu.be/vqCOss4hqnE Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast is for Educ...

Rescue Yourself Motivation for Success 11.02.2020 12:12

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is inspired by Lisa Nichols. Lisa Nichols is a celebrated motivational speaker who has inspired millions through her seminars and her role as a featured teacher in The Secret. She is the founder of Motivating the Masses and CEO of Motivating the Teen Spirit, LLC. Please enjoy. Lisa Nichols https://www.motivatingthemass...

Dream Big Work Hard Stay Motivated 11.02.2020 7:46

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is inspired by Bob Proctor. Bob Proctor is a world-renowned speaker, motivational coach, author of bestselling books, as well as a Law of Attraction teacher. Bob Proctor has an international reputation for getting the very best out of both people and businesses. Please enjoy Bob Proctor https://www.proctorgallagherinst...

Run Towards Your Dream Motivation and Power 🥇 11.02.2020 8:09

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This short motivational episode is a reminder for us to not give up. Please enjoy. Thank you to E2 Motivation, Matt Damon, and Les Brown for this awesome content. Motivational Video https://youtu.be/cSbz0bfmBt4 Rick Astley- Never Gone Give You Up https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast is for Educational/Moti...

Thank you 🙏🏽 A message from POP Buchanan (Sober is Dope Update) 10.02.2020 20:35

I want to thank everyone in the Sober is Dope community for supporting my story, recovery, and the Podcast. We recently reached 150 episodes and over 25k downloads. Sharing my story of recovery has been very therapeutic for me, and I hope it has been therapeutic for you. I have learned so much on my journey. I found God within myself, and in the Spirit. I have grown closer to myself. My recovery i...

I AM HE, I AM HE Poem/Song/Prayer Meditation (God Consciousness) 10.02.2020 14:42

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is intended to focus on our spirituality. This Meditational segment explores the depth and beauty of the famous prayer/poem “I am He, I am He”, (Poem of Shankaracharya translated by Swami Vivekananda. This meditative poem calls us to seek higher consciousness and ponder the eternal I AM and God-consciousness. This supe...

The Power of Service and Recovery inspired by Danny Trejo 08.02.2020 9:28

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is inspired by Danny Trejo. Dan "Danny" Trejo is an American actor and voice actor who has appeared in numerous Hollywood films. His films include Heat, Con Air, and Desperado. Danny found success and fulfillment through recovery and helping others. His story is truly inspirational. Please enjoy. Danny Trejo https://da...

Spirituality and Addiction The Origins of AA (Roland H meets Dr. Carl Jung) 07.02.2020 17:42

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode looks at the origins of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the legendary encounter with Dr. Carl Jung, and American Businessman “Roland H.” This encounter sheds light on the Vital Spiritual Experienced mentioned in AA, and the need for Spirituality in the recovery process. “The origins of Alcoholics Anonymous can be traced to t...

Harm Reduction Saves Lives (Reducing negative consequences from Drug Use) 07.02.2020 23:15

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode explores Harm reduction as a means of treatment and also exposes the biases of opioid use and addiction. Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for,...

Overcoming Addictions by Deepak Chopra, M.D. 06.02.2020 27:42

Welcome to Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode explores how spirituality can help with overcoming addiction. Please enjoy. Watch full video here 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/JvRmU8PmOIo Overcoming Addictions by Deepak Chopra, M.D. https://shop.chopra.com/books.html Most human behavior is nothing other than the avoidance of pain and the pursuit of pleasure. Whenever we experie...

The Stigma of Relapse (Let’s Try That Again) Don’t Beat Yourself Up! 05.02.2020 31:09

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about Relapse as a health issue versus a moral issue. We also ask for society to show compassion for the addict. This episode encourages the addict to not beat yourself up after relapse, and to immediacy try to get back on the wagon. If you know anyone that recently suffered a relapse please show them some love,...

Roadmap to Recovery Pt. 2 (Triggers, The Wall, Adjustment) SAMHSA - Matrix Model 04.02.2020 34:45

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is part of our Back to the Basics, Recovery Roadmap series. The goal of this episode is to point out the stages of recovery, and prevent relapse. Thanks SAMHSA for this amazing information. SAMHSA Client Handbook https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma15-4154.pdf Recovery Road Map Videos SAMHSA Part 1 - https://youtu...

Roadmap to Recovery Pt. 1 (Withdrawal, Abstinence, Relapse Prevention) SAMHSA - The Matrix Model 04.02.2020 38:04

Gratitude over Fear (The Highway to Happiness) Dedicated to Team CH 03.02.2020 26:06

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is called gratitude over fear. I dedicated this episode to all the members and youth at WakeUp Carolina: Creighton's House. I am excited to be part of your Community. Thank you, Nancy and Nate, for the love, and warmth. I am proud of your movement. The purpose of this episode is to highlight the importance of using gra...

Creighton’s House Motivation CS #22 Dedication 22 Forever Thank you, Creighton Shipman 02.02.2020 47:02

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is dedicated to Creighton Shipman, the Shipman Family, WakeUp Carolina, and the entire Creighton’s House community. Creighton's death has sparked something in all of us. We will continue to share his story and legacy. Special thanks to Nanci, Lee, Wheaton, Jack, and Hollis Shipman for your courage. Creighton’s legacy l...