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Un-Addiction with Nzinga Harrison, MD

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Is addiction hereditary? Can stress or trauma cause addiction? Can I lead a fulfilling life after addiction? In Un-Addiction, the podcast, Dr. Nzinga Harrison and her guests will answer these questions and more. Hear hopeful and inspiring stories from your favorite artists, authors, and change-makers as we un-learn what we think we know about addiction, undo the stigma around addiction and uncover the critical conversations necessary to take our lives back from addiction. Dr. Nzinga Harrison is a board-certified psychiatrist with a specialty in addiction medicine, and co-founder of Eleanor Hea...

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Episode 3: Chamique Holdsclaw, Mental Health Advocate 17.10.2023 44:17

Chamique Holdsclaw, mental health advocate, former WNBA All-Star, and daughter of two parents with alcoholism, takes us through her youth, remarkable career in collegiate and professional basketball, and sudden mental health crisis that turned her pain into strength to become a mental health advocate for high-performers. In this episode, Chamique explains how Alateen helped her understand the dise...

Episode 2: Derek Brown, Positive Damage Inc. 10.10.2023 33:26

Derek Brown and Dr. Harrison clarify the terms Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), alcoholism, and alcoholic. Derek explains mindful drinking and takes us on a journey of un-doing the stigma of non-alcohol drinkers in bars. If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com. Join Derek for Sober October and more in hi...

Episode 1: Ed Popil AKA Mrs. Kasha Davis 03.10.2023 38:06

Season 1 kicks off with Ed Popil, AKA Mrs. Kasha Davis. He and Dr. Harrison discuss how stigma prevented Ed from finding support sooner in his journey and spirituality as a key role in Ed's recovery journey, allowing him to uncover a much-needed conversation with his father. If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit el...

Introducing: Un-Addiction with Nzinga Harrison, MD 26.09.2023 0:58

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