Almost everyone knows someone who is battling a drug or alcohol problem. But most people have no idea what to do about it. Should you step in or step back?
Support groups, like Al-Anon, encouraged people to detach from a loved one with a substance use disorder. But detachment doesn't help. Connection does.
That's what Community Reinforcement and Family Tra ... Show More
Nov 24
267 — The Surprising Truth About Stress and Why Trying to Relax Is Making You Feel Worse with Dr. Rebecca Heiss
Do you feel like you’re constantly battling stress or that you're stressed out all the time? Do attempts to relax backfire and cause you to feel even worse? If so, today's episode is for you.
My guest today is Dr. Rebecca Heiss, a stress physiologist who says we can change the ... Show More
41m 52s
Nov 21
266 — The Holiday Playbook: Family Triggers, Strong Emotions, and Gracious Boundaries
Does the thought of spending time with family during the holidays cause you extra stress? Do you find yourself bracing for family drama or feeling overwhelmed by social expectations? If the "happiest time of the year" feels complicated, you're not alone.
The holidays can stir u ... Show More
23m 13s
Nov 17
265 — The Truth About Adult ADHD: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What Works with Dr. Laura Knouse
Do you ever get frustrated with yourself for being late, procrastinating, or being disorganized? Or do you wonder if your struggle to focus is normal given our busy world or if it might be adult ADHD?
My guest today is Dr. Laura Knouse, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and p ... Show More
49m 46s
Sep 2023
A Controversial New Way To Think About Addiction | Carrie Wilkens
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Wilkens talks about the stigma around substance abuse, potential alternatives to abstinence, and the role of meditation in recovery ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 2023
PsychEd Episode 56: Understanding Trauma and Addictions with Dr. Gabor Maté
Welcome to PsychEd, the psychiatry podcast for medical learners, by medical learners. This episode covers trauma and addictions with Dr. Gabor Maté, a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s ... Show More
1h 2m