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Making An Addict
by D.J. Burr
Making An Addict - Professionals and recovering addicts discuss addiction and recovery.
Episodes
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"It is about attachment...for reals!" feat Kris Cook
In the season one finale of Making An Addict, D.J. talks with colleague Kristina Cook about her life in recovery and the challenges she faced growing up as a young person looking for validation, support, and love - everything she should have received freely - and how she eventually discovered her...
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The Gifts of Addiction and Recovery featuring Christina - S1Ep20
In this week's episode, DJ talks his dear friend, Christina about what it was like to lose her father at a young age, and the neglect she suffered within her family of origin. Christina shares what it's like to be a parent while in recovery; dating in recovery as a healthier person; and not…
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Therapist Danielle DeBray on becoming emotionally intimate with ourselves to fight addiction. S1E19
In this week's episode, D.J. talks with Seattle therapist Danielle DeBray about emotional intimacy and addiction. In the interview, Danielle references the classic psychological experiment "Rat Park" from 1978, which demonstrated how connectivity beats addiction and she calls for our own "Chimp...
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Allie Haydon on working with youth in recovery S1E18
In this week's episode, D.J. talks with Allie Haydon, a licensed chemical dependency counselor, licensed marriage and family therapy associate, who works for Palmer Drug Abuse Program(PDAP) in Houston, Texas. Allie shares her story of alcohol and drug abuse recovery and how her experiences led…
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Trauma Therapist Christy Alexander shares on why hurt people hurt people and how to hit F5 and open yourself up for change in recovery. S1E17
In this week's episode, D.J. talks with his friend and colleague Christian (Christy) M. Alexander, trauma therapist, about her recovery journey from alcohol and drugs and the impact her addiction has had on her health. Christy opens up about her struggles staying sober while actively working with...
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Hypnotherapist/Life Coach Joe Class talks healing the souls of those afflicted by addiction. S1E16
In this week's episode, DJ talks with colleague Joe Class about his experience working with addicts in recovery, and his own journey of recovery. Joe's belief is every one has an addiction to something. He explains that he is a soul healer - empowering clients to get in touch with who they really...
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"I lost everything, including $200,000 on my addiction, and now I embrace the pain and live for the fight," featuring Chris Duvall - S1E15
In this interview, D.J. interviews his friend in recovery, Christopher D., a recovering substance abuser. Chris tells D.J. about his long history of substance use dating back to the 80s; he once surrounded himself with people who were all about living the fun life and now Chris is back on track…
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We Must Do Our Own Work First featuring author Troy L Love. S1E14
In this interview, D.J. interviews colleague, Troy L Love, author of Finding Peace: A Workbook on Healing from Loss, Neglect, Rejection, Abandonment, Betryal and Abuse. Troy talks about the attachment theory of addiction and how lack of attachment leaves people vulnerable to addiction. DJ and…
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Robert Cox on "The Broken Places Are Where the Light Enters You" S1E13
In today's episode of Making An Addict, D.J. talks with Robert Cox - therapist and host of Mindful Recovery podcast - about filling our broken places with addictive substances to numb the painful experiences we encounter in life. Robert's heart stopped due to his previous drug use and abuse and…
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Mitch Russo talks curiosity and how his addiction rocked his family in 1970s New York. S1E12
In this week's episode, D.J. talks with successful entrepenuer Mitch Russo about his polysubstance use and abuse, growing up in New York City in the 1970s. Hard drugs led to intensive inpatient drug rehabilitation which saved Mitch's life. Mitch is the author of "This Invisible Organization"…
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Addiction disclosure and maintaining a functional relationship. S1E11
In this week's episode, D.J. has an intimate conversation with his partner, Alan. DJ and Alan talk openly about their individual family addiction history; Alan's older brother's addiction to drugs and subsequent death; and how D.J.'s addiction and recovery affects their relationship. Hosted by…
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Arlina Allen of ODAAT Chat says "We don't have to suffer." S1E10
In this week's episode, D.J. talks with fellow podcaster and friend in recovery, Arlina of the ODAAT(One Day at a Time) Chat podcast. Arlina Allen speaks openly about her 23 years of sobriety, as well as her years of active addiction to drugs, alcohol, and men. Arlina goes on to share about early...
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Diana: "I'm not valuable enough to take care of. I need to look outward when I need to feel good." S1E9
In this week's episode, D.J. talks with Diana about what it was like growing up in a house with five other siblings; addiction being present in her life from an early age; and, what happened when she began to use alcohol and food to numb all the difficult emotions, that she never knew she could...
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"Sign me up for rehab!" S1E7
In this week's episode, DJ talks with his best friend, Randal, whom he met in the 12-step rooms. Randal's story is unique. He was suffering with depression, substance dependence and signed himself into rehab only to learn he wasn't an "addict" in the traditional sense. Listen as Randal talks…
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Dr. Brummbaugh on "arrested development" and working with the fact that "80% of people who suffer from addiction have suffered from trauma." S1E8
In this week's episode, D.J. talks with Dr. Kay Brumbaugh, a licensed psychologist practicing in Humble, Texas. Dr. Brumbaugh shares her experience of working with adult clients suffering from various addictions. You will learn today that it's a complicated process to help clients put down all...
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Lisa Duez on helping addicts who want help, but don't know how to get it; what it looks like to treat co-occuring disorders(mental health diagnosis/substance abuse). - S1E6
In this week's episode, D.J. talks with fellow therapist, Lisa Duez, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Lisa works with children and adults in her private practice. She works primarily with women in recovery. D.J. and Lisa talk about the consequences of addiction on families; clients who present due to...
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Dak Wasson on the short cuts we take to numb difficult emotions. - S1E5
In this week's episode, D.J. talks with his colleague, Dak Wasson of MacPherson Pacific Counseling in Seattle, WA. Dak is a chemical dependency professional and sex addiction therapist. Dak talks candidly about being a "mess" in active addiction from drugs, alcohol, and other behaviors. He got so...
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"I was living on frozen yogurt" because of meth use. Now she is a well-respected addiction therapist! - S1E4
In this week's episode, D.J. talks with his good friend and colleague, Anne. Anne is a chemical dependency professional and licensed mental health counselor. Anne shares her deeply personal account of growing up in a dysfunctional family system and finding hard drugs to numb the deep emotional...
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Forest Benedict on Life After Lust - S1E3
In this third episode of Making an Addict, D.J. talks with Forest Benedict, sexual addiction therapist and author of Life After Lust: Stories and Strategies for Sex & Pornography Addiction Recovery. Forest highlights his own recovery journey of surviving living in a home with an alcoholic father...
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Childhood trauma as a catalyst for any addiction -S1E2
In this episode, D.J. talks with Becca about her experience as an addict in recovery. She shares openly about her struggles with food, compulsive spending and debting. Becca relates her addictive behaviors to early childhood trauma including molestation and her father dying. Hosted by D.J. Burr,...
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Steven C. on "It's A Selfish Program" and codependence as the root of all addictions -S1E1
In the premiere episode of Making an Addict, D.J. talks with Steven C., author of It's A Selfish Program: Experience, Strength and Hope for Recovering Addicts and Amends, Apologies and the Myths of Forgiveness: A Guide to the Eighth and Ninth Steps, shares his thoughts and opinions on what makes…
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Making An Addict - Trailer
Trailer for the new podcast, Making an Addict, exploring what makes someone an addict. Listen to recovering addicts, their family members, and treatment providers all provide their thoughts and opinions on the subject. Hosted by D.J. Burr, psychotherapist, author, and addict in long-term…
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Making An Addict - Professionals and recovering addicts discuss addiction and recovery.
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