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Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is dedicated to all the MOVERS in the world. In this episode we discuss the foundation M.O.V.E. (Motivation Opportunity Vision Entertainment), WEPA (We Engage in Prevention Awareness), Groundswell Group, and WEPA on the M.O.V.E. We also cover topics on Sobriety, Harm Reduction, Mental Health, Therapy, and Healing. . Th...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. Today’s guest is Kate Russell, author of "Down the Rabbit Hole: A Memoir of Abuse, Addiction and Recovery."  Kate has volunteered to tell her story in hopes to help other people in Recovery. In this episode, you will find a clip from her book and insights on Kate’s journey. Please enjoy. For more information on Kate Russell see lin...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast 4th of July Motivational segment. Thank you to the Mulligan Brothers for putting together this powerful Motivational Series. Enjoy and find more links to the Mulligan Brothers and Speakers below. Happy 4th, of July. If you're struggling and want to speak with an online, professional, and affordable counsellor consider going to our sponsor Betterhelp - https://b...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode attempts to break the myth that drinking alcohol or using drugs makes sex a better experience. This applies to both men and women. This episode puts a strong emphasis on men, but this is intended for everyone. There is growing empirical data that supports the negative effects that drugs has on the body and sexual healt...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is inspired by a lecture from Dr. Eric Berg about The Best Foods for a Recovering Alcoholic. This episode is extremely informative. For more information from Dr. Eric Berg, see links below. Enjoy The Best Foods for a Recovering Alcoholic https://youtu.be/T4qLZzjIq-k Are you a recovering alcoholic? This may really help....

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about how to lower the stress hormone “Cortisol”. This episode is inspired by Dr. Eric Berg. Dr. Berg Not sure how to lower cortisol levels? Watch this short video to find out. https://youtu.be/L2fKo_dbXS0 Find Out More at drberg.com:  https://www.drberg.com/blog  Timestamps: 0:00 What is cortisol? 0:34 How growt...

This episode is dedicated to my Dad Raymond Buchanan. Happy Father’s Day Dad.

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode takes a brief look at sleep deprivation and mental health. According to Harvard Health; "Sleep deprivation can affect your mental health. Sleep and mental health are closely connected. Sleep deprivation affects your psychological state and mental health. And those with mental health problems are more likely to have ins...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is inspired by Dr. Tracey Mark’s message on Emotional Intelligence. The following statement below is directly from Dr. Tracey Marks: “ Do you seem to take on other people’s emotions and then have trouble managing them? In this video I answer a viewer question and discuss two reason you can be an emotional sponge: 1. Ha...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about Trauma, PTSD, and 9 Signs of Unhealed Trauma. Thank you Psych2Go for the information provided. Please Enjoy! "Trauma is often the result of an overwhelming amount of stress from a situation that exceeds one's ability to cope, such as the death of a loved one, the end of a meaningful relationship, or the rej...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. Stop Negative Self Talk is inspired by a talk from Steve Harvey on the power of transforming your thoughts. In addiction we tend to think fearful, toxic, and negative thoughts. In life we tend to do the same thing. This episode is a friendly reminder that you have the power to change your thoughts. This talk and video are for educa...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. We are right back to our next installment of Sober is Dope Radio Vol. 7. This episode is dedicated to getting our health, exercise, and vitality back. Smash Mix is epic badass motivational workout music. Get hype and pumped. Go for a run, or workout at home. Let’s get ripped in sobriety. Find your creative flow. Thank you ThePrimeC...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This motivational episode inspires us to not give up. This episode is also dedicated to George Floyd. God bless. 🙏🏽 When you feel like giving up by Ben Lion Scott https://youtu.be/OB9v7_eWp_Q William King Hollis williamhollismotivation.com facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006029567034 instagram.com/williamkinghollis youtube.com/cha...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode looks at Addiction from the point of view of Dr. Gabor Maté. This insightful opinion gives us major insight on pain and it’s relationship to Addiction. What is Addiction by Dr. Gabor Maté https://youtu.be/T5sOh4gKPIg What is Addiction by Phychiatry.org https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/what-is-addi...

9 Substance-Induced Disorders The toxic effects of substances can mimic mental illness in ways that can be difficult to distinguish from mental illness. This chapter focuses on symptoms of mental illness that are the result of substance abuse—a condition referred to as “substance-induced mental disorders.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64178/

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode is a short testimony from Michelle T, on The Law of Attraction and Sobriety. Please enjoy

100 Sober Things To Do In Recovery (Sober Fun) Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode gives us 100 Sober ideas and activities to do while in recovery. Remember you can have a blast in Recovery, and there is life after addiction. I love you all. Please enjoy.

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode encourages us to embrace Prayer. Please enjoy.

Welcome to Sober is Dope Radio Vol. 5 with DJ POP Buchanan. This Dubstep Mix is a part of my personal Recovery Story. Please enjoy this electrifying Mix. Love you all. Track-list: Best Dubstep Mix Songs! 0:00 10.Meg & Dia - Monster (DotEXE Remix) 3:47 9. Pegboard Nerds x MisterWives - Coffins 7:22 8. Avicii - Addicted To You (Lycus Dubstep Remix) 11:06 7. "Glad You came (Sound cloud REMIX)" 16:01...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode breaks down Comorbidity and Drug Addiction. Is drug addiction a mental illness? Yes. Addiction changes the brain in fundamental ways, changing a person’s normal needs and desires and replacing them with new priorities connected with seeking and using the drug. This results in compulsive behaviors that weaken the abilit...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode “Claim for Victory”, is a very special one. We have a very powerful guest that will pray and deliver spiritual healing to the Recovery community, and our families. These prayers are for anyone, and are intended for healing and grace. Thank you Pastor Austin Buchanan from Faith Sharers Forum Digital Ekklesia USA Interna...

Comorbid Alcoholism and Addiction: How a dual diagnosis and integrated treatment plan benefits the addict! Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode breaks down Comorbidity and Alcoholism. People with alcohol use disorders often have co–occurring psychiatric disorders, but they frequently do not receive specialized substance abuse treatment that addresses both...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. This episode talks about the connection between Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), alcoholism and drug addiction. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression that affects some people at about the same time each year, usually beginning in the late fall or early winter and dissipating in the spring or summer. SAD is...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host, POP Buchanan. Back to the Basics is inspired by the 1 year anniversary of the Sober is Dope Podcast. This episode highlights the many benefits of Sobriety, and the statistics/facts related to Alcohol Use Disorder. This episode is for the anyone that is currently stuck in active addiction, the newbie in recovery, and veteran. Enjoy this calm talk...

Welcome to the Sober is Dope Podcast with your host POP Buchanan. This episode reflects on the concept of hitting Rockbottom and what that means emotionally, mentally, physically, and psychologically. If you are at rockbottom and need help contact POP at soberisdope@gmail.com Please enjoy.