Addiction & Recovery

In this episode, Paul Churchill shares his personal journey to sobriety as he learned to recognize and address his struggles with alcohol addiction. He delves into the complexities of moderation versus abstinence, highlighting the challenges and failures he encountered along the way. Paul also emphasizes the importance of seeking help and support on the journey to recover the person you were meant to be.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand the power of mindset in achieving sobriety and transforming your life
• Discover the crucial role of community support in overcoming alcohol addiction
• Explore the impact of labels and identities in your recovery journey
• Learn the importance of seeking help and support on your sobriety path.
• Uncover valuable insights into alcohol addiction and recovery that foster self-awareness and inspire positive change

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In this special episode, Eric is joined by Laura Cathcart Robbins, Carl Erik Fisher, and Holly Whitaker to share their personal experiences with addiction and recovery. Their discussion explores the complex definitions of recovery, challenging the conventional norms and emphasizing the need for a broader and more inclusive approach.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Explore the distinction between sobriety and recovery for a more holistic approach to healing
• Understand the personal experiences with addiction and recovery to broaden your perspective
• Learn how to measure progress in recovery, empowering yourself with tools to track personal growth
• Explore diverse perspectives on the use of medications in addiction treatment for a more informed understanding
• Gain understanding of Dry January in the recovery journey, uncovering potential benefits and insights

Laura Cathcart Robbins is the best-selling author of the Atria/Simon & Schuster memoir, Stash, My Life In Hiding, and host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room. She has been active for many years as a speaker and school trustee and is credited for creating The Buckley School’s nationally recognized committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her recent articles on the subjects of race, recovery, and divorce have garnered her worldwide acclaim. She is the SDWF’s 2024 Memoirist Of The Year, a TEDx Speaker, and an LA Moth StorySlam winner. Currently, she sits on the advisory boards of the San Diego Writer’s Festival and the Outliers HQ podcast Festival. Connect with Laura Cathcart Robbins: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

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Dr. Jeff Foote is a clinical psychologist making impactful strides in the areas of addiction support and recovery. His work underscores the importance of understanding the nuances of addiction that empowers families in a loved one’s journey of recovery. Jeff’s approach lies in building bridges of communication and forging stronger connections within families confronted by substance use issues. The effective model, ‘invitation to change,’ is designed to uproot stigmas, foster better comprehension of addiction, and ultimately contribute to a transformative and supportive recovery journey.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Explore groundbreaking approaches to treating addiction and post-traumatic stress
• Understand the impact of genuine compassion and acceptance in supporting a loved with grappling with addiction
• Shift your perception of addiction, seeing it no longer as a flaw but as an aspect of human behavior
• Master effective communication tools that give support and comfort to loved ones struggling with anxiety or addiction
• Witness how families can be a beacon of positive change, crucially supporting the road to recovery

Jeff Foote, PhD is a psychologist and nationally-recognized clinical research scientist with over 30 years of experience utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches for the treatment of substance use issues and Post-traumatic Stress. He is the Co-Founder of the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC) outpatient programs in NYC, Long Island, Washington, DC, and San Diego, CA, and the residential program CMC:Berkshires in Western Massachusetts.

Dr. Foote is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the American Association of Addiction Psychiatrists.He is co-author of the award-winning book Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, a practical guide for families dealing with addiction and substance problems in a loved one based on principles of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), and co-author of The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends: Evidence-Based Skills to Help a Loved-One Make Positive Change.

If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Jeff Foote, check out these other episodes:

The Case for Harm Reduction with Maia Szalavitz

The History of Addiction with Carl Erik Fisher

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Eric is joined by special guests Gillian Tietz, Laura Cathcart Robbins, and Paul Churchill where they discuss their experiences in early sobriety. While each of their journeys is unique, there is also a shared understanding of what it’s like in those first days of recovery. This episode will provide helpful insights, inspiration, and hope from those who have lived through such painful experiences and have come out on the other side.

They also discuss…

• Their similar and unique experiences in the early days of sobriety
• How gratitude plays an important role in recovering from an addiction
• Recognizing the shared emotions and feelings when suffering from an addiction
• Learning to be honest and vulnerable with people you trust
• Uncovering the hope that life will get better
• The importance of finding a supportive community
• Self-examination and discovering why you are reaching
• Paying attention to what triggers you
• How you can’t outthink an addiction, but use your past experiences to think forward

Paul Churchill launched the Recovery Elevator podcast as an accountability tool to stay sober. Paul is the author of the best-selling book Alcohol is SH!T, has delivered two TEDx talks, was a featured speaker at My Brave in Los Angeles, and plans to continue eradicating the stigma surrounding alcohol and addiction.  Connect with Paul: Website | Instagram | Facebook

Laura Cathcart Robbins is the best-selling author of the memoir, Stash: My Life In Hiding, and host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room. She has been active for many years as a speaker and school trustee and is credited for creating The Buckley School’s nationally recognized committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. She is a 2022 TEDx Speaker, and LA Moth StorySlam winner. Connect with Laura: Website | Instagram

Gillian Tietz is the host of Sober Powered, a top 100 mental health podcast, and the founder of Sober Powered Media, a podcast network with 6 other top mental health podcasts. Getting sober in 2019 inspired her to start her podcast where she utilizes her biochemistry background to teach others how alcohol affects the brain and why it’s so hard to stop drinking. Recently, she left her career in biotech to start the Sober Powered Media Podcast Network. She is also an adjunct chemistry professor at a university in Boston. Connect with Gillian: Website | Instagram

In August, Ralph De La Rosa and Eric will be offering an in-person “Awakening In The Outdoors” retreat at the beautiful Kripalu Center. During these 5 days together, you’ll enjoy easy hikes, outdoor meditations, insightful workshops, and lively discussions. Our goal is for you to walk away feeling restored, with a firm awareness of new resources, and revitalized through the gifts nature holds for us. To learn more and sign up, click here.

If you enjoyed this conversation, check out these other episodes:

Special Episode: Four Different Journeys to Sobriety

A Journey to Sobriety with Laura Cathcart Robbins

How to Embrace Sobriety with Gillian Tietz

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In this special collaborative episode with Eric Zimmer, Gillian Tietz, Casey McGuire Davidson, and Dave Wilson (aka Sober Dave), they each share…

• The reasons they kept drinking and why they felt they couldn’t give it up
• The strategies or methods they used to get started on their recovery journey
• How their strategies evolved during the different stages of recovery
• The importance of finding a supportive community, whether it’s in-person or online
• Understanding that recovery is not one size fits all – you must find what works for you and your life

Gillian Tietz is the host of Sober Powered, a top 50 mental health podcast, and the founder of Sober Powered Media, a podcast network with 5 other top mental health podcasts. Getting sober in 2019 inspired her to start her podcast where she utilizes her biochemistry background to teach others how alcohol affects the brain and why it’s so hard to stop drinking. Recently, she left her career in biotech to start the Sober Powered Media Podcast Network. She is also an adjunct chemistry professor at a university in Boston.

Connect with Gillian Tietz: Network | Instagram | Podcast

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