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Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is part of our Mental Health series. In this episode we cover Persistent Depressive Disorder, commonly known as “Dysthymia”. Dysthymia is described as “High Functioning Depression.” According to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic Statistical Manual), Dysthymia is known as chronic depression, because the primary feature of persist...

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast, with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode gives us motivational advice on success and prosperity. Thanks to Oprah Winfrey and Bob Proctor we have greater insight on why using positive thoughts, believing in ourselves, and changing bad habits with good habits, can upgrade and transform our lives. This advice is applicable to recovery, and can be considered a...

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is dedicated to anyone that experienced loss of any kind. Loosing family and friends can be devastating. This episode reflects on loss, acceptance, love, and putting life in perspective. Life is short, but it is always big, beautiful, and expansive. Thank you - POP Buchanan

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is for anyone that may be looking for an alternative to AA, or 12 Step Programs. As your host, I am a big advocate of the efficacy of Alcoholic Anonymous, but I wanted to give the community some alternatives to traditional 12 step programs. We love AA, and this episode is intended as no disrespect to the AA community....

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is dedicated to anyone that may need daily motivation. Motivation in Recovery is essential to our success. This episode encourages us to not give up, to do more, throw out excuses, and to not stop when we are tired. With practical advice from Dr. Eric Thomas, Les Brown, Inky Johnson, Nick Vujicic, and Steven Furtik,...

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope”’Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. Thank you for joining us on this sacred voyage. We are proud of this sacred work. We are sacred energy. With new scientific evidence based on energy medicine, we now know that the mind, body, and soul all respond to positive thought reinforcements. With the help of Dr. Bruce Lipton and his new book "Biology of Belief", we have fo...

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is dedicated to anyone that may need help with finding success in sobriety, and recovery. If you can’t seem to get started, or always seem to revert back to toxic behavior, this episode is for you. Based on his personal success with recovery from alcoholism, POP shares practical tips and helpful advice. There is alwa...

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode celebrates my 40th Birthday. I reflect on my life, sobriety, and legacy. This short episode is full of love and prayer. Thank you everyone for being part of the Sober is Dope family. Love you all. - POP Buchanan

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about Social Media Addiction. Social media addiction is a behavioral addiction that is defined by being overly concerned about social media, driven by an uncontrollable urge to log on to or use social media, and devoting so much time and effort to social media that it impairs other important life areas. This ep...

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is called “Life Transformation Goals.” This year for his 40th Birthday, POP Buchanan chooses 5 Life Transformation Goals. The purpose of these goals are to develop a healthier, and more productive life. POP Buchanan challenges his audience and community to choose their own unique Life Transformation Goals. Here is a...

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks briefly about financial stress, managing expectations, and setting positive intentions. In this “Walk in the Park” episode, POP Buchanan enjoys his Pre-Birthday countdown. POP Buchanan turns 40 years old on September 29th. He owes this to his sobriety and God. Love you all- Sober is Dope!

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. In this short episode, I talk about my first Sober Christmas. My 10th day of Sobriety was a miraculous day. On this 25th day of December in the year 2012, I was reunited with my family. I found fellowship and safe haven with AA, and revisited the Catholic mass. This episode was inspired by a magical photo I found. The artwork of...

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope”’Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about starting over in sobriety, reclaiming your life, maximizing health, and increasing your lifespan. In this latest installment of our “Walk in the Park” series, POP Buchanan encourages us to detach from everything that holds us back. Letting go of our toxic past, thoughts, and fears. No matter where you are...

National Sober Day on September 14th encourages us to celebrate Sober life and bring awareness to addiction. The entire day focuses on showing support for anyone living in sobriety. Not only that, but the observance sets a standard for the whole world that being sober is okay.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Week (NSPW) is an annual week-long campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals...

Happy Birthday DAD (RIP) 80 Years🙏🏽❤️ We would like to wish our Father “Raymond Rocky Buchanan” a Happy Birthday. Our Dad was born on Sept. 11th, 1939. He transitioned on Oct. 6th, 1992. Our Dad was an amazing Father, Husband, and Friend. God bless you Dad. We Love You. #HappyBirthday 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. In this “Walk in the Park” segment, POP Buchanan speaks candidly about life, turning 40, ending an era, and new beginnings. Please enjoy.

Welcome to Episode 50 of the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is part of the survivor series. The episode is entitled “Sober Testimonies” part 3. Thank you to Debbie K, Jillian Tara L, Mark B, and Vinnie G for sharing your stories of survival, triumph, and recovery. Your stories are amazing. Thank you for your courage. God bless you all. Thank you for sharing. Thi...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is about “Rock Bottom”, and the 5 forms of Rock Bottom. We discuss financial, emotional/mental, physical, spiritual, and social forms of Rock Bottom. This episode poses the question; Do you need to hit Rock Bottom? “Before Rock Bottom” looks at the current drug crisis. With super drugs like fentanyl, heroine, meth, and...

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope!” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode covers emotions. This important topic is at the core of addiction, and depression. Today we focus on unprocessed and repressed emotions. Thank you to “The School of Life” for giving us insight on this topic. Please enjoy, and share. Thank you How to Process Your Emotions by The School of Life https://youtu.be/b197XO...

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode gives us back our power over addiction, and life. There was a time in which we were “powerless” over our addiction. Now, by the grace of God, we are “powerful” and “empowered” in our recovery. This episode encourages us to unleash the inner super hero. We dedicate this episode to anyone struggling with addiction. You...

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is inspired by a clip from Joe Rogan called “Fix your life”. Life after recovery takes hard work. This episode is intended to reinforce a strong mindset, and work ethic. Please enjoy. Joe Rogan - Fix Your Life By Mulligan Brothers https://youtu.be/ESYYby1FuPc Creed 2 Full Desert Scene https://youtu.be/GLoGN4gHp54

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about one of the most important subjects of Recovery, Addiction, and Sobriety. That subject is Relapse. In this episode we talk about the Stages of Relapse, Techniques to Prevent Relapse, and How to Survive Relapse. PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE!!!!!!! Thank you

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. In this short 30 minute episode we explore how to stay motivated during recovery. We talk about the importance of staying committed, never giving up, and maximizing our life one day at a time. This episode is dedicated to all the newbies in recovery. I see you out there and I love you. God bless you all.

Welcome to the “Sober is Dope” Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about the famous song “The Junkie’s Prayer”, written by Lew DeWitt of “The Statler Brothers”, and performed by Johnny Cash in 1971 on National Television. Johnny Cash wanted to bring awareness to the nationwide crisis of addiction. Please enjoy this amazing episode. THE JUNKIE'S PRAYER (Performed by Johnny Cash...