Nzinga has mentioned therapy as a possible solution in every single episode. But that’s easier said than done. There are so many potential barriers: time, money, stigma, shame, and confusing insurance jargon. Plus, once you’re there, what do yo

Self Harm

Aug 10th, 2020 38m 53s

Selina was 11 years old when she first started cutting. It was her way to cope with the immense trauma she’d already experienced in her young life. Now, as an adult, she wants to know how self harm fits into the world of addiction. Nzinga and S

Decades of Pain

Aug 3rd, 2020 36m 39s

Becca’s step-sister Mindy left home when Becca was just 8 years old. Despite Mindy’s annual appearances and promises to get sober, she always left again. Now, Becca is in her early 20’s and isn’t sure what to do about her anger towards Mindy. A

Can’t You Give Me Something Else?

Jul 27th, 2020 40m 11s

When Nicole showed up for a routine colonoscopy, she was shocked when the anesthesiologist planned to give her fentanyl. She reflects on how close she felt to losing the sobriety she fought so hard for. Can you refuse opioids as a patient in re

My Partner Is Using...Again

Jul 20th, 2020 49m 48s

After years of relapses, Brent thought his partner was sober...until he found his meth pipe. Nzinga talks one-on-one with Brent to strategize how to be supportive while also working through his fears for his partner’s life. Another listener say

How Do I Help My Child?

Jul 13th, 2020 1h 1m

When someone in your family is dealing with an addiction disorder, it’s hard not to feel every painful emotion all at once -- anger, guilt, rage, sadness, helplessness. Today we hear from a father who is trying to get his son to accept therapy

We Need to Talk About Your Drinking

Jul 6th, 2020 54m 56s

Is alcoholism less serious than other addictions? Is my husband’s drinking out of control or am I just being a nag? What should I expect when my fiance leaves a faith-based treatment program? This week, Nzinga answers listener questions on alco

The 13 Hour Work Day

Jun 29th, 2020 52m 4s

Something happens when you’re under a tight deadline, or serving during the dinner rush, or studying for a big exam. Your thoughts and emotions quiet down, and before you know it, hours have passed. The distraction that work, errands, to-do lis

ADHD + Addiction

Jun 22nd, 2020 1h 5m

This week we’re looking at the ways ADHD and addiction are linked. Nzinga answers listener questions about ADHD medication, parenting a kid with ADHD, multigenerational trauma and ADHD, and why folks with ADHD can be more prone to addiction. It

Addicted to Screens

Jun 15th, 2020 51m 7s

How do we know when our screentime has crossed the line? From being stuck at home during COVID-19 to the incredible activism happening all over the world, it’s hard to stay away from our phones, tablets, computers, TV’s... you name it. Technolo

Racism Is An Addiction

1 Jun 8th, 2020 1h

As people gather to protest the murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmed Arbery and so many Black people before them, Nzinga takes the opportunity to talk about how racism biologically and psychologically impacts our black and brown commun

Can’t Stop Eating

Jun 1st, 2020 45m 26s

Stress and anxiety are at an all-time high, and for many of us, nothing is more soothing than a warm chocolate chip cookie or a fresh loaf of sourdough bread. But why is that? What’s really at the root of food obsession, food addiction, disorde

Compulsive Masturbation

May 25th, 2020 39m 11s

Oh, yes, we are going there! A listener left a voicemail about masturbating so frequently that it began to disrupt her academics, her social life, and her relationships. In this episode, Nzinga dives into the stigma and shame around masturbatio

Pregnant and Afraid

1 May 18th, 2020 43m 36s

Cindy is a mother of three who was using opioids during each of her pregnancies. She knew it wasn’t healthy for the babies, but she didn’t know how to safely stop. Fearing the doctors would notify authorities, Cindy was afraid to ask for help.

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Official Trailer: In Recovery with Dr. Nzinga Harrison

Apr 29th, 2020 2m 5s

Coming May 18th from the creators of the Last Day podcast, In Recovery will fill the much-needed gap for individuals and their loved ones seeking immediate and long-term support with addiction. Hosted by physician and addiction medicine special

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Official Trailer: In Recovery

Jan 27th, 2020 25s

From the makers of Last Day, In Recovery will provide weekly resources for individuals in addiction recovery as well as their broader friends and family networks, health care providers and anyone committed to a more compassionate recovery syste

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