Talking Addiction & Recovery

Recovery from addiction requires a support network. When you look into developing a network of support it is important to find people who you can develop close relationships with. Sometimes we select mentors who are to far away to truly … Episode 24: Mountain of Mentors Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more a...

What is available 24/7/365, the purchase price is free, the cost of consumption is catastrophic, located everywhere, and pairs with everything?  The answer to this riddle explores an important topic related to addiction and recovery that is often not talked … Episode 23: Case of the F*** Its Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Po...

Would you rather rely on a strong or smart decision when it comes to some of the challenges you will face in life? We make thousands of decisions each day. For individuals with substance use disorders those decisions can have … Episode 22: BE SMART, not strong Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the p...

Michael Brody-Waite, author of “Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It” joins this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast to discuss what great leaders and drug addiction have in common. Listen … Episode 21: Leaders and Drug Addiction Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast...

The importance of being kind is highly emphasized. Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Wishing kindness towards others is important, but practicing kindness is where its impact is most powerful. Kindness is an interpersonal skill; and … Episode 20: The Practice of Being Kind Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction...

Recovery from addiction is often described as a lifelong battle. No wonder why people feel the need to fight it. The act of surrendering is often seen as a necessary key to recovery; but people struggle with the idea of … Episode 19: Does Surrender Mean Giving Up? Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about t...

Registered dietitian Annie Weiss joins this to talk about the impact nutrition can have on addiction and mental health. This episode explores the importance of looking at food, reasons for why it goes unnoticed, and how to start incorporating nutrition … Episode 18: Food: What Impact Does Nutrition Potentially Have on Recovery from Addiction? Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to...

How do we know whether the right decision is to remain silent or say something about it? The killing of George Floyd sparked a much needed vocal outcry about how black people are treated. In this episode, we explore how … Episode 17: Silence: When Staying Neutral Becomes Dangerous Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To l...

Waiting to get help for mental health and substance use issues often ends in tragedy. As the challenges of COVID19 rise, it is necessary to make sure you receive help for mental health and substance use issues. This episode discusses … Episode 16: Waiting to Get Help Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more abou...

COVID-19 has caused drastic changes to our daily lives. Helping people recover from their addiction has shown the value of creating and using schedules. In this episode, Talking Addition & Recovery shows how people seeking recovery from their addiction and … Episode 15: Importance of Scheduling Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Reco...

The importance of self-care is constantly emphasized by many. We talk about how you can’t help others if you can’t help yourself; and yet we continue to see it being neglected. What are the barriers to self-care? How do we … Episode 14: Self-Care: The Necessary Oxygen Mask Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn mor...

Coping with urges to use or engage in addictive behaviors is one of the most difficult challenges an individual can face in their recovery. In this episode the “10+1” coping skill is introduced and how it can help someone surf … Episode 13: Coping While Urge Surfing Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about...

New Life Resources provided an “Addiction 101 Seminar” in which a portion of the presentation was questions and answers for a panel discussion. In this episode the questions are answered again with additional insights, information and stories. Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcast visit www.andrewjschre...

Do you ever notice the reaction people receive when they tell others they do not drink alcohol? While the choice not to consume alcohol is the individual’s decision, it often appears as if as a society we need an explanation. … Episode 11: You Don’t Drink? Please (Don’t) Explain Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To lea...

Nalaxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose with the potential to save someone from a fatal overdose. Yet, it’s access and administration continues to be controversial. Why is there resistance to saving someone from dying as a … Episode 10: What is Wrong with Saving Someone from an Overdose? Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addicti...

September is Recovery Month and what better way to celebrate it with some new episodes on a variety of topics. This episode looks at how certain talking points and issues discussed in two previous episodes (Asking for Help and How … Episode 9: Talking Points to Life Moments Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn mo...

The first step to tapping to the power of your thinking is to increase awareness of the thoughts going on inside of your mind. Learning how to pay more attention to your thinking is a skill that requires effort. In … Episode 8: Cognitive Intervention Series (Part 2) – Paying Attention to Your Thinking Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & R...

The first episode in this series talks about the importance of our thinking when it comes to addiction and recovery. How does thinking play a role in addictive behavior? This series looks into paying attention to our thinking, the power … Episode 7: Cognitive Intervention Series (Part 1) – Introduction Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction &...

Life becoming unmanageable due to alcohol and drug use is one of the first steps towards recognizing powerlessness over addiction. However, some people believe their life has not become unmanageable because they continue to hold jobs and function in day … Episode 6: Unmanageable or Unable to Manage Without? Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction &...

“It works if you work it” is a popular saying the sober community. Treatment, counseling, support meetings, and spirituality are just some of the ways people work their recovery. Throughout the years there have been a number of programs and … Episode 5: How Does It Work? Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more...

Trying to stay sober from alcohol and drugs is difficult, challenging, and overwhelming. Trying to do it in your own makes it even harder to achieve. Yet time and time again people who battle addiction attempt to do just that. … Episode 4: Asking for Help Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcas...

People test themselves when it comes to their addiction even after they have embarked on the journey in recovery. How does this happen? Why test your strength against something you are powerless over? This episode talks about the temptation people … Episode 3: Testing Yourself Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn...

Rewarding can be a fast track way to using alcohol and drugs. Celebrating, feeling good, and hard work can lead someone to thinking they “deserve it” and thus leading to rewarding themselves by using. This episode talks about the concerns … Episode 2: Rewarding Read More » Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the...

What is “Talking Addiction & Recovery” about? What is the purpose behind the Podcast? Who is the intended audience? What is going to be talked about? The first episode answers all these questions. Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcast visit www.andrewjschreier.com  To inquire being a guest on the po...