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Episode 396: Buprenorphine, Fentanyl and the Opioid Crisis: What Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Really Does with Nick Casale, PharmD

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Episode 395: How Culture Shapes the Way We See Addiction: Stigma, Willpower and Why Environment Matters with Dr. Maria Cichosz

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Episode 394: The 90-Day Benchmark: What 100,000 Patients Teach Us About Lasting Sobriety Joanna Conti

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Episode 393: Lost in Del Valle: How Actor Ned Van Zandt Turned His Darkest Days Into Redemption

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Episode 392: Beyond the Trauma Anchor: How Neuroplasticity Rewires Pain and Anxiety with Dr. David Hanscom

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Episode 391: Using Shame as a Compass for Healing with Dr. Frank Spinelli

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Episode 390: Healing in the Shadows: A Mother’s Journey Through Eating Disorders, Addiction, and Recovery with Janet Whitney

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Episode 389: Bridging the Recovery Gap: How AI is Transforming Treatment Admissions with David Sichel

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TAM+ EP 113 The 4 Essential Boundaries That Will Transform Your Recovery Journey

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Episode 388: The Power of "I Get To": Surviving a 130 MPH Crash and Finding Purpose with Christian Struthers

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TAM+ EP 112 Breaking Down Walls: The Healing Power of Self-Disclosure in Recovery

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Episode 387:Brain Rescue: Rewiring the Addictive Mind Through Neuroplasticity with Dr. Brody Miller

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Episode 386: How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes with Eric Zimmer

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TAM+ EP 111 Where You End and Healing Begins: Building Boundaries in Recovery

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Episode 385: Tend and Befriend Women and Addiction Treatment with Adina Silvestri

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TAM+ EP 110 Turn Criticism into Growth: Transforming Your Response to Criticism

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Episode 384: The Hijacked Mind: The Truth About Kratom, 7-OH, and How Addiction Rewires the Soul with Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai

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TAM+ EP 109 Unlocking Your Inner Optimist: How Your Attention Shapes Your Reality

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Episode 383: War Flower: Sobriety, Self-Compassion, and Off-Grid Healing with Robert Stark

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Episode 382: Revolutionizing Recovery: Using Data to Speed Up Healing With Nawal Roy

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TAM+ EP 108 Breaking Free: Why Shame (Not Guilt) Is Sabotaging Your Recovery

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Episode 381: The Neurobiology of Betrayal: Why Trust Shatters and How to Rebuild with Dr. Stan Tatkin

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TAM+ EP 107 From Self-Blame to Self-Compassion: Breaking the Addiction Shame Cycle

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Episode 380: You’re Not Broken: Moving Beyond “Treatment Resistance” with Noel Rihm and Bill Brady

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Episode 379: Explore the Amazing Work of Virginia Satir with Teresa Mclellan

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TAM+ EP 106 The Courage to Be Seen: How Vulnerability Transforms Recovery

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Episode 378: Decoding the Smoke: The Hidden Psychology of Smoking and Addictive Personalities with Dr. Judy Rosenberg

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TAM+ EP 105 5 Crucial Mindset Shifts for Addiction Recovery

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Episode 377: The Best Part of Prison: How Jesse Crosson Found Freedom Behind Bars

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Episode 376: The Disconnected Leader - Powerful at Work, Powerless at Home: Why Business Logic Fails in Intimacy with Mitchell Osmond

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TAM+ EP 104 Unlocking Emotions: How to Identify and Regulate Your Feelings in Recovery

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Episode 375: Shame in the Gut: The Neurobiology of Affect Dysregulation and Addiction with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis

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Episode 374: Rethinking Prevention: Navigating the Youth Mental Health & Digital Crisis with Dr. Rachel Docekal

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TAM+ EP 103 Beyond Shame and Stigma: The Life-Changing Power of Asking for Help

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Episode 373: Grieving the "Lover": Navigating Chaos with the Satir Model of Change with Steve Buckby

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Episode 372: Why Success Isn’t Enough: Becoming Trigger-Proof and Healing the Fawn Response with Nima Rahmany

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TAM+ Episode 102 From Emotional Chaos to Calm: Debunking Common Emotion Myths

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Episode 371: Neurodivergence, Identity, and the Science of Micro-Recovery with Early Brunner

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370 Episode: Exposing the "Florida Shuffle": How Greed Corrupted the Treatment Industry with Benjamin Flaherty

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TAM+ EP 101 Thinking in Gray: Transforming All-or-Nothing Mindsets in Addiction

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Episode 369: The Neuroscience of Addiction: A Game-Changing Approach with Dr. Paul Kenny - replay

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Episode 368: Humble Pie: Hormones, Process Addictions, and Maintaining Long-Term Recovery in Menopause with Dana Bowman

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TAM+ EP 100 Meeting Your Shadow: Understanding the Hidden Parts of Yourself

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Episode 367: Old Before Their Time: Frank Putnam on The Science of Intergenerational Trauma and Resilience

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TAM+ EP 99 Escaping The Happiness Trap: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Goals

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TAM+ EP 98 You Can't Do This Alone: Building Your Recovery Tribe

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Episode 366: From Unthinkable Tragedy to Transformed Life: Finding Hope After Unimaginable Loss with Burton Fischler

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Episode 365: The Best Kept Secret: Building Bridges to Recovery on Tribal Lands with Doug Leech

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TAM+ EP 97 From Resentment to Recovery: The One Skill That Protects Your Sobriety

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Episode 364: Finding the Divine Within: Spirituality, Psychology, and the Path to Happiness with Swami Revati

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Episode 363: Freeing the Mind: Non-Judgmental Strategies to Talk to Teens About Drugs and Mental Health with Dr. Meena Mirhom and Jasmine Kenney

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TAM+ EP 96 Celebrating the Little Things: How Micro Wins Drive Your Recovery Journey

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Episode 362: Overcoming the Fear: Finding Hope and Healing in the Rehab Playbook with Jaime W. Vinck

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Episode 361: The Healing Revolution: Creating Safe and Transformative Group Environments with Liz Friedman

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TAM+ EP95 The Science of Hope: Training Your Brain for Recovery Success

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Episode 360: Beyond Rock Bottom: Brenda Zane's Journey to Empower Parents

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TAM+ EP 94 Finding the Silver Lining: The Art of Benefit Finding

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Episode 359: Exploring Drug Courts and Their Impact: An Interview with Dr. John Gallagher on the Criminal Justice System

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TAM+ EP 93 From Wounded to Whole: Nurturing Your Inner Child for Lasting Recover

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Episode 358: The Perfect Tuba: Finding Freedom, Identity, and Recovery in the Unlikeliest of Place

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TAM+ EP92 Transform Your Story: The Hero’s Journey in Addiction Recovery

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Episode 357: Journey of Innovation and Healing: Jane Chen on Resilience, Burnout, and Saving Lives

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TAM+ EP 91 Healing Through Connection: Understanding Attachment in Recovery

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356: Sacrificial Helpers Syndrome with Katie Vernoy

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TAM+ EP 90 Beyond Quick Fixes: The Deeper Transformation of Second-Order Change

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Episode 355: Overcoming Addiction: Dr. Scott Teitelbaum's Journey of Resilience and Redemption

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TAM+ Episode 89: Rumination: I Can’t Get This Thought Out Of My Head

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Episode 354: Unveiling the Risks: THC Addiction and the Impact of High-Potency Cannabis with Dr Mitrevolis

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TAM+ EP 88 More Than Just Not Using: What Does Thriving in Recovery Actually Look Like?

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Episode 353: Art Dielhenn's Journey: From TV Director to Author and Coach, Finding Humor and Healing in Recovery

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TAM+ EP 87 Uncovering Your Superpowers: Identifying and Using Character Strengths

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Episode 352: Open MBSR and the Future of Mindfulness with Mo Edjlali

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TAM+ EP 86 Unstuck & Unstoppable: Navigating Change with the Stages of Change Model

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Episode 351: Parallel Recovery: Transforming Family Dynamics in Addiction and Healing with Lisa Smith

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TAM+ EP 85 Your Relapse Prevention Blueprint: Strategies for Staying on Track

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Episode 350: Understanding the Biomarkers of Addiction with Dr. Evelyn Higgins

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TAM+ EP 84 Riding the Wave: How to Survive Your Most Overwhelming Moments Without Making Them Worse

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Episode 349: Wise Effort: Embracing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Dr. Diana Hill

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TAM+ EP 83 Unlocking the Impact of Childhood Trauma: The ACEs Study

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Episode 348: Transforming Addiction Recovery: Harnessing AI for Personal and Family Support with Brad Sorte

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TAM+ EP82 Putting Your Inner Critic on Trial: Rewiring Your Brain's Negative Voice

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Episode 347: From Denial to Recovery: Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje's Journey Through High-Functioning Alcoholism and Healing

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TAM+ EP 81 ANTs in Your Brain: The Secret to Breaking Free From Negative Thinking

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Episode 346: Revolutionizing Addiction Treatment: Insights from 'Mother of Methadone' with Dr. Melody Glenn

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TAM+ EP80 The Johari Window: How Self-Understanding Transforms Recovery and Relationships

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Episode 345: Redefining Recovery: Dr. Adi Jaffe's Journey from Addiction to Empowerment

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TAM+ EP79 Why Fighting Your Pain Might Be Making It Worse: The Power of Creative Hopelessness

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344: Overcoming Addiction: Richard Taite's Journey to Recovery and the Power of Personalized Treatment

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TAM+ EP 78 Beyond Overwhelm: Staying Within Your Window of Tolerance

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343: Breaking the Stigma Around Addiction and Recovery in the Workplace with Cheryl Brown-Merriwether

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TAM+ EP77 - The Power of Goals and Habit Formation

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342: Feeling Your Feelings and Being Okay With It with Justin B. Long

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341: Healing Early Trauma Through Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting with Andrew Susskind

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TAM+ EP76 - The Power of Caring About The Right Things

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340: Exploring Ayahuasca: Bridging Western Psychology and Indigenous Medicine for Trauma and Addiction Recovery with Dr. Jeff McNairy

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TAM+ EP75 Survival Skills For Sobriety: Create Your Recovery Plan Today

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339: Finding Hope: Gerard Bradbury's Journey from Addiction to Awareness

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TAM+ EP74 Stuck in Survival Mode? The Link Between Trauma and Addiction

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338: Transforming Grief Into Purpose: A Journey of Healing and Hope with Beau Williams

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TAM+ EP75 Survival Skills For Sobriety: Create Your Recovery Plan Today