Measuring Recovery: Data, Resilience, and the Myth of the Identified Patient with David Whitesock

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Mike Barnes sits down with David Whitesock—CEO of Commonly Well and pioneer in behavioral health analytics—to explore a groundbreaking approach to measuring recovery and resilience for individuals and families navigating addiction.David shares how recovery capital isn't just a theory—it's measurable. Through personal, social, and cultural lenses, the Recovery Capital Index helps individuals (and their families) see tangible progress, even when it doesn’t feel like progress. They discuss why outcomes matter, how families experience their own recovery, and the dangerous limitations of only focusing on the “identified patient.”Whether you're a provider, family member, or simply curious about how we define and measure healing, this episode delivers a fresh, human-centered, and data-backed lens on recovery.