Do What You Please

Joe talks his social work and substance use training, harm reduction and abstinence programs, making realistic goals, and working in community mental health.

Don finishes up our conversation talking about ego, understanding his personality, starting every day with an aim, and figuring out the truth.

Don talks about his experience in recovery, self-esteem, masculinity, the gift of alcohol, the secret of cocaine, and how substance use can be a low-level search for something greater.

Today’s episode is Amath: she talks growing up in rural Vermont, moving to DC, outpatient treatment, alcohol dependency, and how substance use and mental health are intertwined.

Eagle talks opium joints, his military service, altering our consciousness, and respecting and understanding the substances we use.

Sharanya talks moving around growing up, collective rituals around smoking, phone addiction, and socializing without substances.

My mother (reluctantly) talks her family upbringing, smoking cigarettes, grief, and finding God.

Stasia talks growing up in a small town, being an athlete, weed, romantic relationships, ketamine, and how we should all be going to music festivals.

Lindsey discusses nature, binge drinking, tarot, and experimenting.

Giulia talks drinking culture in the US vs. Brazil, addiction medicine terms, and how she engages and lives life with community.

Kelly talks different modes of use, addictive personalities, comfort, building community, and discovering new hobbies. Respond to the end-of-episode prompt at [email protected]. Will they be shared next episode? With your consent, yes.

Mort talks social media, wearables, making progress, and peak performance.

Meredith talks family history, habits, harm reduction, and creativity. Thoughts or questions? Email Meredith at [email protected].

Uncle Rob is a man defined by his charisma and storytelling abilities. On this ep he gets down to earth and talks about his journey with addiction, joy, and spirituality. Thoughts? Questions? You can contact Rob at [email protected].

Here's an introduction to this podcast/project. Good luck listening to me being sincere!