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Sober Conversations
by Herby Bell
All of us are directly connected to addiction whether it be personally, family or friends. Sober Conversations is real talk about America’s number 1 health challenge: Addiction. Join Dr.’s Herby Bell and Chris Harrison as they host interesting, provocative and hopeful conversations with addiction and wellness experts to Mom’s, Dad’s, daughters and sons of this systemic problem in our culture. Sober Conversations discusses addiction and life openly and freely in order to change the conversation. All great beginnings start with a conversation.
Episodes
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Episode 41: CEO of Face It Together
Today’s episode is a conversation with social and business entrepreneur, Kevin Kirby. Kevin is the co-founder and CEO of Face It Together, which works in Kevin’s words, “In revolutionary ways to solve our nation’s most challenging health and social issue–the disease of drug and alcohol…
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Episode 40: Beth Wilson - One Woman's Recovery Journey
Today’s episode is a conversation with Recovery Advocate and leading addiction recovery blogger, Beth Wilson. Beth has been in the Recovery Community for many years and now selflessly contributes to the New Recovery Advocacy Movement as an integral part of ManyFaces1Voice.org and...
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Episode 39: Joe Schrank - Recovery Advocacy
Today’s episode is a conversation with, Joe Schrank and his refreshing and direct perspectives on recovery advocacy. Joe has spent his life in and around active alcoholism. After stabilizing his own post-undergrad depression and alcoholism, he returned to school and studied clinical social work…
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Episode 38: Myrton Wesley Running Wolf - Native American Wellbriety
Today’s episode is a conversation with Myrton Wesley Running Wolf. Myrton is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Indian Tribe, has an undergraduate degree in mathematics, a Master’s degree in Fine Arts and is a Ph.D. candidate in Theater and Performance Studies at Stanford University. The soon to...
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Episode 37: Bobby Coffey - Recovery Advocacy & The Power of One
Today’s conversation is with a person in long-term recovery and long time participant in recovery advocacy, Bobby Coffey. Bobby’s personal recovery journey began over 20 years ago and he has been involved in advocacy for people in or seeking recovery for 15 years. As a practical example of the...
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Episode 36: William L. White - The New Recovery Advocacy Movement
Today’s episode # 36 is about The New Recovery Advocacy Movement via a conversation with author, educator and father of the movement, William L. White. Bill has worked full time in the addictions field since 1969 as a street worker, counselor, clinical director, researcher and well-traveled…
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Episode 35: Dr. Steven Kassels - Addiction on Trial
Today’s conversation is with Dr. Steven Kassels who has had the privilege of treating patients from all walks of life during his years of practice in both Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He believes that everyone deserves compassion and access to medical care regardless of the nature…
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Episode 34: Steve Sundberg - Journaling and Writing Your Sober Diary
What’s YOUR story? Educator, author and counselor, Steve Sundberg joins Sober Conversations today with his writing/journaling process and book called, Sober Diary. Steve understands the power of the introspective process of personal storytelling and has created his Sober Diary to help people...
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Episode 33: Scott Silverman - Life and Business Coach in Long-Term Recovery
Today’s conversation is with Life and Business Coach, Scott Silverman. For over two decades Scott Silverman was the Executive Director and Founder of Second Chance, a human services agency that is committed to breaking the cycle of unemployment, poverty, and homelessness by offering job readiness...
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Episode 32: Stronger Than Addiction - Gary Mendell of Shatterproof.org
Today’s conversation is with Mr. Gary Mendell, Chairman and CEO of Shatterproof.org. Gary’s son, Brian lost his battle with addiction when Gary said, ENOUGH! Shatterproof.org, formerly Brian’s Wish was created to honor Brian’s memory with the promise to spare other families the anguish of this...
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Episode 31: Dr. Carrie Wilkens - Beyond Addiction
Today’s conversation is with Carrie Wilkens, Ph.D., who is co-founder and clinical director of CMC, The Center for Motivation and Change in New York City. Dr. Wilkens is a dedicated practitioner and researcher of the most effective treatments for substance use problems and compulsive behaviors.…
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Episode 30: Mark Sisson - Health and Wellness Expert
Today’s episode # 30 is a conversation with health and wellness expert Mark Sisson. Mark is the bestselling author of The Primal Blueprint and one of the leading voices of the burgeoning Evolutionary Health Movement. His highest ranked blog, MarksDailyApple.com, with millions of visitors each...
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Episode 29: Dean Dauphinais - Family Recovery
Today’s conversation is about the journey of family recovery with father, son, blogger and exemplary recovery advocate, Dean Dauphinais. Dean’s blog, “My Life As 3D, (Dean’s initials are DDD…) – 3D-mensional musings from the father of an addict”, was just named as one of the top 55 Recovery Blogs...
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Episode 28: Recovery Research Institue - A Conversation with Dr. John Kelly
Today’s episode # 28 is a conversation with Dr. John Kelly, the founder and Director of Recovery Research Institute in association with Harvard Medical School and its affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. His mission is, “To push the agenda for addiction recovery forward by conducting high...
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Episode 27: Troy Casey - The Certified Health Nut
Today’s conversation is with Troy Casey, The Certified Health Nut. Troy’s mission is teaching holistic health, self-care and getting back in touch with what he calls our “symbiotic relationship with Planet Earth.” Troy’s journey and studies have taken him to gather knowledge and wisdom from the...
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Episode 26: Yoga and Recovery - A Conversation with Kyczy Hawk
Today’s conversation is about yoga and recovery with author, speaker and yoga instructor, Kyczy (“Keet Ski”) Hawk. Kyczy has with much dedication and practice, wedded the ancient tradition of yoga practice with the wisdom of the Twelve Steps. She has also written the critically acclaimed, Yoga…
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Episode 25: Residential Treatment - A Conversation with Dr. Mayday Levine-Mata, Program Director Sierra Tucson
Today’s conversation is with Dr. Mayday Levine-Mata, Program Director at Sierra Tucson Hospital in stunning, Tucson, Arizona. Sierra Tucson Hospital is dually licensed as both a Special Hospital and a Behavioral Health Residential Treatment Center for addiction and compulsive disorders. Dr....
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Episode 24: Dude, Where's My Health?! - A Conversation with Clark Danger
Today’s episode # 24 is a conversation entitled, “Dude, Where’s My Health?!” Nothing better than being around Spirit, enthusiasm and endless energy all of which my guest today embodies. Transformational Coach, Clark Danger is the gracious host of the podcasts PaleoHacks and Dude, Where’s My…
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Episode 23: Authentic Masculinity - A Conversation with Coach Tripp Lanier of The New Man Podcast
Coach and consultant, Tripp Lanier joins us today to talk about authentic masculinity for the 21st Century man or as Tripp refers to it, The New Man. His, The New Man Podcastand eBook, The New MANual are refreshing, cutting edge bodies of work that help men find their true ways of being and the...
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Episode 22: Rehab - Now What? A Conversation with Alex Zemeckis of The Grounds
Today’s episode # 22 is a conversation entitled “Rehab: Now What?”. I have the distinct pleasure of having a conversation with Alex Zemeckis, visionary and founder of a healing place called, The Grounds in beautiful La Jolla, California. Alex and his team of professionals have created a model for…
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Episode 21: Something and Sober - Conversations
Today’s episode is a conversation with Patrick, a man in long-term addiction recovery now in his 30’s. We discuss how it is to be “30–Something” and sober in this culture and what Patrick has learned about a balanced, healthy way of life. Surrender to what and what is it that leads an individual…
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Episode 20: Dr. Chris Harrison - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT-S) for Addiction
You may have heard of DBT, but what exactly is Dialectical Behavior Therapy and how does it help people recover from addictions? Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Chris Harrison joins the conversation today to describe this exciting and effective tool to help people find and live, “A life worth...
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Episode 5: Addiction in the Family - A Father's Story
This episode: Family addiction treatment and a father’s perspective about his family with addiction. Herby, Chris and Dennis discuss the evolution of understanding the behavior and nature of addiction from a family member’s point of view and what helps the addict and each family member get well....
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Episode 19: Couples in Addiction Recovery
If our relationships aren’t working, nothing seems to work, right? In the episode, learn why criticism, defensiveness, contempt and stonewalling are the, “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” or the most certain predictors of relationship failure–and what to do about it. Dr. Bob Navarra is a licensed...
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Episode 18: Dr. Evan Miller, Director of The Landing, An Addiction Treatment Center
Episode # 18 is an up-tone and hopeful conversation with Dr. Evan Miller, Director of an extraordinary private residential treatment program called, The Landing, an addiction treatment facility in Newport Beach, California for men. Dr. Miller is a clinical psychologist who brings his extensive...
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Episode 17: Secondhand Drinking Revisited with Lisa Frederiksen
Ever wonder why YOU feel crazy when it’s a loved one who is drinking or drugging out of control? Lauded author, speaker and researcher, Lisa Frederiksen joins Sober Conversations for an encore discussion about her groundbreaking concept called, Secondhand Drinking. Lisa’s forthcoming book, (2014)...
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Episode 16: George Bryant - The Civilized Caveman and Wellness Lifestyles
Today’s episode # 16 is with George Bryant, the Civilized Caveman with a discussion about wellness lifestyles. George is a retired military veteran after spending 12 years as a Marine in such places as Somalia and Afghanistan. Our conversation explores George’s own journey from ill health…
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Episode 15: Dr. Tom Horvath - Practical Recovery and Smart Recovery
Sober Conversations visits with the creator and developer of Practical Recovery and Smart Recovery, Dr. Tom Horvath in San Diego, California. Tom shares his interesting and controversial views and approaches about addiction, the pros and cons of the disease model and where he envisions addiction...
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Episode 14: Dual Diagnosis in Addiction with Bill White
A sober conversation with Bill White, a licensed counselor in the realm of dual diagnosis in addiction. Bill works with people experiencing depression, anxiety and other mood disorders that very often go hand-in-hand with addiction. Here’s what other people are saying about Bill. “He is clever,...
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Episode 13: The Anonymous People with Greg Williams
Greg Williams, producer of The Anonymous People discusses his inspiration for making this most important and controversial feature documentary. Greg says, “This is not about me, it’s about the 30 people in the film and the 50 people extensively interviewed representing 2/3 of the American public...
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Episode 12: Exercise Professional Ken Dobberpuhl - Motion Improves Emotions
Sober Conversations revisits the necessity for a sound exercise/movement practice in long-term recovery. Educator and exercise professional, Ken Dobberpuhl brings experienced insight to the discussion from the sky–high city of Cuenca, Ecuador! Ken discusses his holistic approach and the four...
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Episode 11: Paleo and Addiction Recovery - A Conversation with Author, Alison Golden
What do you get when you cross a sober lifestyle with a Paleo lifestyle? How ’bout optimal genetic expression and increased chances for long-term recovery–for starters! Author, blogger, coach and Mom, Alison Golden comes to Sober Conversations to discuss her new, best selling book, The Modern...
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Episode 10: Fitness in Recovery with Rocky Snyder
Par excellance, personal trainer Rocky Snyder joins us for a discussion about fitness in recovery. Rocky answers what Jack Lalanne’s got to do with it all and why more exercise professionals aren’t up to speed on how and why fitness in diet and exercise can help people in addiction recovery....
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Episode 9: Integrated, Holistic Addiction Recovery Treatment with Dr. Peter Newsom
Drug therapy vs. Mindfulness, hmmm…”Screen addiction”, what is it and what to do about it? Exercise, movement and play! – the antidotes to our technological world. Today’s episode #9 is entitled, Integrated, Holistic Addiction Recovery Treatment with Dr. Peter Newsom of Mindfulness Centered…
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Episode 8: Addiction Incarceration with Gretchen Bergman
Herby interviews Gretchen Bergman of A New PATH. Gretchen discusses the need for a more awareness about the destructive aspects of addiction incarceration. Bergman is also the lead organizer of Moms United to End the War on Drugs campaign. She relays first hand the destructive fallout from drug...
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Episode 7: Sobriety at 40-Something
Herby interviews, Chris, a man in his early 40’s and living a sober and healthy lifestyle. Chris eloquently shares his present understanding of addiction, sobriety and himself in this generous and transparent conversation. From the origins of his own addiction to the improvements in all of his...
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Episode 6: Recovery Coaching with Recovery Coach, Cathy Taughinbaugh
What about the family?! This week’s episode is a conversation with Recovery Coachingexpert, Cathy Taughinbaugh. Cathy is a certified Recovery and Life Coach specializing with parents and families of adolescents and young adults with chemical dependency. Cathy’s work is anchored in deep empathy…
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Episode 4: Young Sobriety: What's it Like?
Dr. Herby Bell explores the experiences of two men, Jordy and Wes, in their 20’s living sober lifestyles. What is addiction treatment and a young sobriety lifestyle like for people in their mid-20’s? What worked and what doesn’t work? How do family and friends help or hinder the process? How do...
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Episode 3: Chiropractic Treatment for Addiction Plus Paleo Lifestyles for Addiction Recovery
What’s chiropractic treatment for addiction plus a Paleo lifestyle got to offer addiction recovery? Addiction specialist and Clinical Psychologist, Chris Harrison interviews chiropractor and addiction specialist, Herby Bell about his work with people recovering from addiction in his office,...
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Episode 2: Secondhand Drinking With Lisa Frederiksen
This week features an interview about Secondhand Drinking with Lisa Frederiksen, addiction brain science expert, author (9 books and counting!), researcher and national speaker. Lisa discusses her breakthrough concept and work she has coined, Secondhand Drinking and compares it to the health...
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Episode 1: Recovery Transformation Model With Dr. Chris Harrison
Join us for Sober Conversation’s inaugural podcast! An interview with Dr. Chris Harrison, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and addiction specialist. In this session we’ll talk about addiction treatment’s current status and state-of-the-art vision. Dr. Harrison shares his perspectives on the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
All of us are directly connected to addiction whether it be personally, family or friends. Sober Conversations is real talk about America’s number 1 health challenge: Addiction. Join Dr.’s Herby Bell and Chris Harrison as they host interesting, provocative and hopeful conversations with addiction and wellness experts to Mom’s, Dad’s, daughters and sons of this systemic problem in our culture. Sober Conversations discusses addiction and life openly and freely in order to change the conversation. All great beginnings start with a conversation.
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Herby Bell
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All of us are directly connected to addiction whether it be personally, family or friends. Sober Conversations is real talk about America’s number 1 health challenge: Addiction. Join Dr.’s Herby Bell and Chris Harrison as they host interesting, provocative and hopeful conversations with addiction...
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