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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Childhood Trauma and Abuse (Healing Childhood Trauma as an Adult) 27.01.2020 41:22

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about Childhood Trauma. Childhood trauma can occur when a child witnesses or experiences overwhelming negative experiences in childhood. Many childhood experiences can overwhelm a child. This can happen in relationships e.g. abuse, neglect, violence. This is called interpersonal trauma. Children can also experien...

Good & Healthy with Chris Bevacqua (Science-Based Sobriety) 25.01.2020 29:13

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is called Good and Healthy. This episode is inspired by our friend Chris Bevacqua and his journey in recovery. Chris Bevacqua is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHNP) and creator of Good & Healthy Nutrition. Chris transformed his life from active addiction to being a Youth Counselor, Sober Coach, and Nutritionist....

Conquer Toxic Anger 🙏🏽 (How to let go of the Anger Script) Mental Health and Recovery 23.01.2020 28:03

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about anger. Toxic anger can lead to mental health, health, and psychological issues. Anger management is an important part of our recovery. Please enjoy these insights, tips, and affirmations for dealing with anger. Thank you, Dr. Tracey Marks, for this amazing information. God bless. Dr. Tracey Marks - Affirmat...

Analysis Paralysis (A Sober is Dope Update) 22.01.2020 28:21

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about the importance of not overwhelming ourselves with doubt, fears, and imaginary obstacles. We urge you to look out for analysis paralysis. Analysis paralysis or paralysis by analysis is the state of over-analyzing (or over-thinking) a situation so that a decision or action is never taken, in effect paralyzing...

Yoga for Addiction Recovery 🥇 21.01.2020 17:16

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is called Yoga for Addiction Recovery. This episode is dedicated and inspired by a young man by the name of Jacob Daffner. Jacob is the founder of Spiritually Fit Recovery. Spiritually Fit provides yoga and meditation services specifically geared to those in varying stages of the addiction recovery process. This awesom...

Trauma and Addiction (Can Trauma lead to Addiction?) 16.01.2020 23:50

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about Trauma and Addiction. In this episode, you will learn some coping skills, and strategies to help with Trauma. Special thanks to Addiction Campuses and the Around the Turn Digital Documentary Series for this healing information. Please check out the links below for more information on Addiction Campuses and...

My Break-Up Story (5 Ways to deal with a Break-Up) 15.01.2020 20:57

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is called My Break-Up Story (5 ways to deal with a break up). Thank you to my brother Shalom Melchizedek for the introduction song called ”Love is Everything”, and, Psych2Go for the informative advice. Shalom Melchizedek- Love us Everything Song- https://youtu.be/Rr16n2L9L1Y POP Buchanan Black ❤️ (Gabrielle) Song - htt...

Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain (The Science of Addiction) 15.01.2020 4:37

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is called “Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain.” In this episode, we will discuss the neurobiology of the brain, and the effects that addiction has in the brain. In short, Addictive drugs provide a shortcut to the brain's reward system by flooding the nucleus accumbens with dopamine. The hippocampus lays down memories of t...

Avoiding Burnout in Recovery 15.01.2020 10:07

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is called Avoiding Burnout. This episode is inspired by a talk given by the Psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks. This is an important tool for avoiding stress-inducing burnout and possible relapse. Please enjoy. Dr. TRACEY MARKS Secret Weapon to Prevent Burnout https://youtu.be/aay1CzoEnB8

Embrace the Struggle (Struggle Makes you Stronger) Motivational Series 🥇🥇 15.01.2020 7:23

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. In this Motivational episode, we look at struggle and how it helps us to grow, and become stronger. Thank you to Team Fearless, and William Hollis for this amazing concept. Please enjoy. Struggle Makes you Stronger Video https://youtu.be/Wcf5b3mENJU William Hollis Motivation https://williamhollismotivation.com/

The Power of a Morning Ritual 15.01.2020 13:12

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about the importance of a morning ritual and how to create a better morning ritual. I provide a short clip by Tim Ferris on Morning Rituals. Please enjoy. Tim Ferris - https://tim.blog/ Morning Ritual Video - https://youtu.be/LHAyE0UC5I4

Mental Health and Poetry (Shame, Self Love, Relapse) Mental Health Awareness Series ❤️ 15.01.2020 20:12

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is called Mental Health and Poetry. This episode is part of our Mental Health Awareness series. Thank to the SlamFind, and the poets Nayo Jones and DulyNoted. This emotionally charged episode is touching and helps to give us understanding in the unique characteristics of Mental Health. Please enjoy. Nayo Jones - Healin...

The Law of Attraction and Addiction 13.01.2020 25:54

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is about The Law of Attraction and Addiction. In this episode you will find a brief overview of The Law of Attraction, and Abraham-Hicks. This is an excerpt from Abraham-Hicks copyrighted material and is shared in accordance with Ester Hick’s Use of Copyrighted Material Guidelines. For more information about Abraham-Hi...

Stay Motivated - No More Games 13.01.2020 8:49

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast. This episode is a reminder to stay focused and motivated. Don't give up, Don’t quite your resolutions. Thank you to Team Fearless and Gym Shocks Music for this motivational piece. Please enjoy, and stay motivated. Motivational Video- https://youtu.be/4ePkbeieRvc

Full Armor of God - Ephesians 6 (Spiritual and Recovery Warfare Prayer) 13.01.2020 12:27

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is a Spiritual Warfare episode called ”The Full Armor of God.” As we recover from the darkness of addiction we need God more than ever. This episode is intended to give you the weapons to fight back, and tools for Spiritual health. Thank you to ”Prayer Warriors 365 and Good News Broadcasting Multimedia” for this amazin...

Meditation and Addiction Recovery with Tibetan Singing Bowls 13.01.2020 7:50

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode briefly discusses the health benefits of Meditation and Mindful Breathing. Thank you to Beth Ruhmann of Baptist Health of South Florida, Anthony Tilotta for the information provided. Please give Meditation a try. I also recommend prayer and positive affirmations to help improve your life. These techniques in combinatio...

Financial Stress and Recovery Reducing Financial Triggers and Anxiety 10.01.2020 14:36

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This short episode gives a few valuable tips on managing financial stress. Finances are a major trigger in Recovery. It is important to have a plan for when things become unmanageable. Thank you to the American Psychological Association for this great article. Please enjoy! Dealing with Financial Stresss American Psychological Asso...

Let Us Pray 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Healing Prayers Recovery Prayers 10.01.2020 11:04

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. Let us Pray. Thank you to Hope for Broken Hearted for the Prayer. Thank you to the Catholic Warriors for the Healing Prayers. Addiction Prayer https://youtu.be/LvoE5YeO_uw Catholic Warriors https://www.catholicwarriors.com/pages/warfare_prayers.htm

Pain Management & Opioid Addiction (Alternatives in Pain Management) Trigger Warning “Sensitive” 09.01.2020 47:58

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode takes a look at pain management, alternatives to pain management, the conflict between patients and doctors, and Opioid dependency. This episode looks at both the Doctor’s perspective, the patient’s perspective, and the addict’s perspective. In this episode, you will find a success story and feedback from the public. T...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (Mental Health, Addiction, General Talk Therapy) 09.01.2020 18:19

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episodes talks about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). You work with a mental health counselor (psychotherapist or therapist) in a structured way, attending a limited number of sessions. CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative t...

Social Anxiety and Mental Health (Social Anxiety Vs. Social Shyness) 09.01.2020 21:48

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episodes talks about Social Anxiety Disorder and Social Shyness. Thank you Dr. Tracey Marks, and Eudaimonia Homes for your professional insights on this subject. Please enjoy. How to Face Your Social Anxiety By Dr. Tracey Marks https://youtu.be/QJuSm4R8N4E How to Cope with Social Anxiety Article https://eudaimoniahomes.com/rec...

Feeling Anxiety? Do this! (The 5 Second Rule and Motivation) 09.01.2020 8:40

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode takes a quick look at Mel Robbins and her book ”The 5 Second Rule”, and how we can use this Rule to both motivate ourselves and reduce anxiety. You can find more information about Mel Robbins and her book at https://melrobbins.com/ Please enjoy this episode.

F*CK FEAR (Motivation & Prayers to combat Fear) 09.01.2020 8:29

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode provides some motivation and prayers to help us combat fear in our lives. Please enjoy. Special thanks to Ben Lionel Scott for this awesome Motivational video. Thank you to Your Daily Prayer Podcast, Kelly Balarie, Crosswalk.com, and iBelieve.com for the amazing prayer ”A Prayer for Fear and Anxiety.” Fear Motivational...

My Sober is Dope Process Tips for Recovery (Rehab or Cold Turkey?) 04.01.2020 39:33

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode explains my process and approach to recovery. I talk about the benefits of Detox, Rehab, and AA. I discuss tips for going Cold Turkey and provide alternatives for the Cold Turkey approach. This episode is intended to encourage the addict to utilize all the methods of recovery. The intention is to improve the rate of su...

Mental Health Update 03.01.2020 32:14

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. In this episode we talk about Mental Health, Anxiety, Bereavement, and Sleep. Let’s keep Mental Health Awareness alive. God bless everyone. Please Enjoy. Mental Health Article- https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-wales-50658446