DR. PATSY MANZANARES // "Harm Reduction & Sober Curiosity"

Join Dr. M & the PARTY COACH as they explore sober curiosity, harm reduction, & intentional substance use. (this episode was recorded in March 2023) Dr. M, a doctor in clinical psychology specializing in substance use, shares her insights and experiences while discussing topics like addiction, recovery, and substance use. We cover our personal & sometimes controversial perspectives on spirituality and its role in the recovery process. We explore the concept of harm reduction and practical steps for those seeking to change their relationship with alcohol or substances. Stories of clients & individuals on their sober journeys and the impact it has had on their lives. How to find community and support through various sober communities and resources available. Patsy Manzanares, M.S., Psy. D. (She/Her/Ella) is a bilingual (English and Spanish) doctor in clinical psychology and recovery coach. She completed her residency and post-doctoral fellowship at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.  Dr. Manzanares has experience providing recovery services in the following levels of care: detox, residential, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient level of care. She has also worked in a residential drug program inside a federal prison.  Within the private practice, she has diverse training and has provided mental health services to sex offenders and individuals with an array of mental health diagnosis. Her dissertation was a literature review, exploring the efficacy of yoga as a treatment intervention for substance users. Dr. Manzanares mission as a mental health provider is to reunite family members with their loved ones.