Guest: Hedieh Azadmehr, psychologist In a culture that often encourages a toxic version of masculinity, how can treatment providers help men unlearn harmful stereotypes and uncover their own trauma? We’ll answer this with SCRC clinical director

#104: Cultivating an Environment of Innate Listening with James Hadlock

Oct 2nd, 2019 37m 43s

Guest: James Hadlock, entrepreneur and connection coach As the healthcare industry evolves, how can treatment professionals turn off the noise and really listen – to emerging trends, to their patients and to themselves? We’ll dive into this wit

#103: The Realities of Self-Harm and Suicide with Lori Vann

1 Aug 14th, 2019 26m 1s

Guest: Lori Vann, counselor What can behavioral health providers do to better understand the realities of self-harm and to know how to respond when they spot the signs in their patients? We’ll discuss this with non-suicide self-injury speciali

#102: Integrating Buddhism and the 12 Steps with Darren Littlejohn

Jul 31st, 2019 27m 58s

Guest: Darren Littlejohn, author and yoga teacher How can ancient principles from Zen and Tibetan Buddhism integrate with modern treatment programs to help more people build lasting recovery? We’ll discuss this with author Darren Littlejohn on

#101: Can LGBT-Affirmative Therapy Help Re-Write Internalized Messages? with Dr. Lauren Costine

Jul 17th, 2019 38m 48s

#101: Can LGBT-Affirmative Therapy Help Re-Write Internalized Messages? with Dr. Lauren Costine Guest: Dr. Lauren Costine, psychologist and activist In a heteronormative culture, how can providers use affirmative therapy to help LGBT individu

Embracing Traumatic Grief and Loss with Kathleen Parrish

Jul 3rd, 2019 25m 55s

When a traumatic loss hits, how can treatment providers and loved ones know what to do to help someone heal without impeding their grieving process? We’ll discuss this with counselor Kathleen Parrish on this episode of Recovery Unscripted. For

Strategizing for the Treatment Industry's Future

Jun 19th, 2019 34m 31s

What can the addiction treatment industry do to better understand how its marketing reaches the public without getting overwhelmed in an ocean of data? We’ll answer this with Nick Jaworski, owner of the Circle Social marketing agency, on this

#98: The Ethics of Self-Care for Healers with Katie Myers

Jun 5th, 2019 41m 48s

Guest: Katie Myers, Talbott Recovery CEO In a non-stop rat race world, how can behavioral healthcare managers create a culture of self-care for the caregivers on their team? I’m David Condos and we’ll dive into this with Talbott Recovery CE

#97: Demystifying the DEA's Role in Medication-Assisted Treatment with Dennis Wichern

May 22nd, 2019 27m 51s

Guest: Dennis Wichern, DEA agent How can healthcare professionals join forces with law enforcement to bring medication-assisted treatment to more people who could benefit from it? I’m David Condos and we’ll tackle this with former special a

#96: Addressing the Issues Mothers Face in Recovery with Rosemary O’Connor

May 8th, 2019 29m 23s

Guest: Rosemary O’Connor, addiction coach With all the daily demands facing mothers, how can treatment providers help moms slow down and prioritize taking care of their own recovery? We’ll answer this with addiction coach Rosemary O’Connor

Bonus: LIVE Audience Questions and Answers with Elaine McMillion Sheldon

May 3rd, 2019 11m 54s

Guest: Elaine McMillion Sheldon, filmmaker Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted. This time, we’ll hear from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon as she responds to questions from members of the live audience who atten

#95: LIVE Podcast with Filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon

May 1st, 2019 59m 18s

Guest: Elaine McMillion Sheldon, filmmaker In the depths of America’s drug overdose crisis, can a film help change the narrative by showing the complex realities of addiction and the authentic hope of recovery? We’ll discuss this with the Oscar

Foundations Focus: Shelley Matthews

Apr 24th, 2019 10m 25s

Guest: Shelley Matthews, admissions coordinator Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create

#94: Advocating for Change on Capitol Hill

Apr 17th, 2019 19m 3s

Stigma still prevents honest, open conversations about mental health and addiction issues, both in the community and in the legislative chamber. So, advocates from across Tennessee are gathering at Nashville's Capitol Hill to send a message – m

#93: Can Texting Positively Alter Brain Chemistry? with Johnny Crowder

Apr 10th, 2019 28m 48s

Guest: Johnny Crowder, Cope Notes founder In a world of instant gratification, can our smartphones help us build enduring healthy habits one encouraging text message at a time? We’ll discuss this with positive psychology entrepreneur and founde

Foundations Focus: Matt King

Apr 3rd, 2019 9m 43s

Guest: Matt King, senior systems administrator Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create l

#92: Measuring Music's Therapeutic Impact with Dr. Constance Scharff

Mar 27th, 2019 27m 31s

Guest: Dr. Constance Scharff, addiction researcher As health insurers limit access to some aspects of addiction treatment, how can providers still incorporate experiential therapies that can engage and heal the entire brain? We’ll answer this w

#91: The Case for Consequences with Ken Seeley

Mar 20th, 2019 24m 45s

Guest: Ken Seeley, interventionist Recovery is more than a one-time decision. But can a consistent set of consequences help rewire someone’s brain to say no to the voice of addiction in their head? We’ll discuss this with interventionist Ken S

#90: Why Local Coalitions Matter with Kristina Clark and Alex Windings

Mar 13th, 2019 33m 39s

Guests: Kristina Clark and Alex Windings, Count It! Lock It! Drop It! Initiative The best way to serve a community is to be part of it. So, how can healthcare providers, advocates and community members join forces to fight addiction at the loca

Foundations Focus: Kathy Frossard

Mar 6th, 2019 10m 21s

Guest: Kathy Frossard, vice president of marketing Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to crea

#89: Adapting Treatment to a Postmodern World with Christopher Pasquale

Feb 27th, 2019 29m 35s

Guest: Christopher Pasquale, outpatient treatment director Postmodernism is changing the way people view absolute truth. So, how should the clinicians on the frontlines of addiction treatment respond to this cultural shift? We’ll answer this wi

#88: Mental Health in Adult Entertainment and Taboo Subcultures with Samantha Nettleton

Feb 20th, 2019 31m 45s

Guest: Samantha Nettleton, clinical director and therapist When society pushes taboo subcultures to the margins, how can clinicians do a better job of reaching out into these populations and helping them uncover the roots of their trauma? We’l

#87: How Software Can Fuel Connection with Steve McCall and Matt Stevens

Feb 13th, 2019 23m 52s

Guests: Steve McCall and Matt Stevens, software entrepreneurs In this fast-moving world, collaboration is key. So, how can technologists and treatment providers find new ways to work together toward building a better future for patients? We’ll

Foundations Focus: Clayton Martin

Feb 6th, 2019 8m 44s

Guest: Clayton Martin, content strategy manager Welcome to a bonus episode of Recovery Unscripted, where we sit down with some of the people who make up Foundations Recovery Network and explore the different ways that they’re working to create

#86: Pairing Artificial Intelligence and Compassion with Lisa Henderson

Jan 30th, 2019 29m 35s

Guest: Lisa Henderson, Synchronous Health As artificial intelligence transforms healthcare, how can we ensure it adds efficiency without hindering the compassion that fuels real healing? We’ll discuss this with behavioral health innovator Lisa