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LIVE with The Famous Dr. ALLIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Dave and Susan KenneyUnderstanding Addiction Recovery with Dave & Susan Kenney
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Guest: Dave & Susan KenneyHost: Dr. Allen LyckaTopic: Addiction recovery and the role of brain functionBackground: Dave and Susan are co-founders of Emergent Academy, an online community supporting people in addiction recovery and life crises. They have coached over 2000 individuals and co-authored the best-selling book "Actualized Recovery."
The Journey to Addiction Recovery
Educator Background: Both Dave and Susan began as educators and observed students and families struggling with...2024-09-0231 min
Natasa Denman - Ultimate 48 Hour AuthorActualized Recovery: It’s not about 12 Steps - Recovery is a Brain ThingDave and Susan Kenney are Co-Founders of Emergo Academy an online community for people struggling with addictions or any major life crisis.
Dave and Susan are not your typical couple. Since 2011 they have lived with, coached, and led more than two thousand people to a heroic life of recovery and vibrant wellbeing.
While leading a team of twenty-six professionals, Dave and Susan have gained an intimate knowledge of people who want to turn their lives around. They have stories of lost hope, tears, anger, fear, laughter, panic, sleepless nights, ending it all, courage and celebrations, and so much more.
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Faith In Your Recovery PodcastEp124 Recovery Beyond 12-Step (Dave and Susan Kenney)In this episode, Randy Davis interviews Susan and Dave Kenney from Emergo Academy. They discuss the brain-first approach to recovery and the five principles of actualized recovery. They emphasize the importance of understanding neuroplasticity and the power of the brain to change. They also talk about the need to eliminate labels and victim mentality in order to take responsibility for one's own life. The goal of their book is to provide hope and happiness by unlocking the extraordinary in each individual. The book is accessible and can be pre-ordered on their website. In this conversation, Susan and Dave Kenney...2024-03-0845 min
Beauty Of ColorsCan You Fix Your BrainRecovery is a BRAIN THING. DID YOU KNOW: 90% OF AMERICANS WHO SUFFER FROM ADDICTIONS DO NOT RECEIVE TREATMENT - NOT FOR LONG! FACTS: • 1.7 million Americans attempted suicide in 2021 • About 130 Americans die every day from Opioid overdoes – that’s equal to one commercial airliner falling out of the sky every single day • More than 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% receive treatment • About 300 million people globally have an alcohol addiction • Nearly 1-in-3 people who regularly use Marijuana have a Marijuana use disorder • 94% of adults in U.S. believe suicide can be prevented. Dave and Susan Kenney Co-Founder of Emergo Academy—a ful...2024-02-2628 minBEAUTY OF COLORSCan You Fix Your Brain Recovery is a BRAIN THING. DID YOU KNOW: 90% OF AMERICANS WHO SUFFER FROM ADDICTIONS DO NOT RECEIVE TREATMENT - NOT FOR LONG! FACTS: • 1.7 million Americans attempted suicide in 2021 • About 130 Americans die every day from Opioid overdoes – that’s equal to one commercial airliner falling out of the sky every single day • More than 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% receive treatment • About 300 million people globally have an alcohol addiction • Nearly 1-in-3 people who regularly use Marijuana have a Marijuana use disorder • 94% of adult...2024-02-2628 min
Confidence Through HealthBrain Health Creates All Health w/ Susan KenneySusan Kenny is an expert is creating a healthy brain with the emphasis on recovering from addiction, depression, anxiety, and many other mental health issues. She shares her journey - how working with students taught her about healthy brain function and, along with her own health recovery, taught her the importance of nutrition for brain health. Susan, and her husband Dave, authored the book Actualized Recovery to give us the knowledge and pathway to truly recover through creating healthy brain function. You can find more information at www.emergoacademy.com and www.emergowellbeing.com. Follow Emergo Academy o...2024-02-211h 14
Igniting the SparkActualized Recovery with Susan and Dave KenneyHow do you recover from an addiction and is it possible to rewire your brain for better habits and a healthier lifestyle? These and many more questions are answered on this high-energy episode of Igniting the Spark with my guests Emergo Academy co-founders, Susan and Dave Kenney. What Is Emergo Academy? Emergo Academy created programs based on the principles of a brain-first approach to thriving: physiology, biology, spirit, connections, and Lifestyle. Susan and Dave created a breakthrough approach that recognizes the undeniable connection between your brain and your behavior, based on cutting-edge modalities in neuroscience, positive psychology, f...2024-01-3055 min
Recovery Recharged with Ellen Stewart: The Pushy Broad From The Bronx®Recovery is a Brain Thing with Susan and Dave KenneySusan and Dave Kenney founders of Emergo Academy are also the pioneers of Actualized Recovery – an approach which combines neuroscience, psychology, and lifestyle medicine We will examine how understanding the brain may be the key to lasting recovery!
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Recovery Recharged with Ellen Stewart Pushy Broad from the BronxRecovery is a Brain Thing with Susan and Dave KenneySusan and Dave Kenney founders of Emergo Academy are also the pioneers of Actualized Recovery – an approach which combines neuroscience, psychology, and lifestyle medicine We will examine how understanding the brain may be the key to lasting recovery! Watch Here: https://youtu.be/tHwx-xhzu8Q2024-01-2456 min
Pushy Broad from the BronxRecovery is a Brain Thing with Susan and Dave KenneySusan and Dave Kenney founders of Emergo Academy are also the pioneers of Actualized Recovery – an approach which combines neuroscience, psychology, and lifestyle medicine We will examine how understanding the brain may be the key to lasting recovery! Watch Here: https://youtu.be/tHwx-xhzu8Q 2024-01-2456 min
Buttrfly Effect podcastEpisode 38: Powering the Brain Through RecoveryRecovery is a brain thing, according to Dave and Susan Kenney, founders of the Emergo Academy, a recovery treatment and education program who describe themselves as "brain upgraders." In their conversation with Host Gail Ferguson Jones, the Kenneys describe their trademarked "Actualized Recovery" approach for replacing the temporary pleasure of addictive substances and behaviors with happier and healthier pursuits. The goal is to help users move beyond sobriety by rewiring the brain to make different choices. You can learn about the Emergo Academy at: https://www.emergoacademy.com/coming-soon Learn more...2024-01-0935 min
Teatime with Miss LizTeatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion with Dave and Susan KenneySURPRISE TEATIMEJanuary 8th, 7pm"Bringing you" Dry January."Husband and Wife Team Dave and Susan Kenney. From Emergo AcademyWhat is Dry January — Alcohol contributes to anxiety, low mood and depression, and Dry January is an excellent opportunity to encourage individuals to look at lifestyle issues. Dry January is a campaign where people sign up to abstain from alcohol for the month of January.'''' What does 'recovery' actually mean? To recover is to regain something lost or to a regular health state.The #1 In-Demand coaching niche globally is Recovery & Crisis Coaching.Sad...2024-01-091h 04
Teatime with Miss LizTeatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion with Dave and Susan Kenney
SURPRISE TEATIMEJanuary 8th, 7pm"Bringing you" Dry January."Husband and Wife Team Dave and Susan Kenney. From Emergo AcademyWhat is Dry January — Alcohol contributes to anxiety, low mood and depression, and Dry January is an excellent opportunity to encourage individuals to look at lifestyle issues. Dry January is a campaign where people sign up to abstain from alcohol for the month of January.'''' What does 'recovery' actually mean? To recover is to regain something lost or to a regular health state.The #1 In-Demand coaching niche globally is Recovery & Crisis Coaching....2024-01-091h 04
The Mike Wagner ShowCo-founder of Emergo Academy & Certified Brain Health Coach Dave Kenney is my special guest!
Co-founder of Emergo Academy Dave Kenney talks about his role helping more than 2,000 people overcome addictions and mental struggles to live a life of well-being! Dave and his wife Susan have operated the private residential program since 2011 and have pioneered Actualized Recovery-The Brain-First Approach to lasting recovery! Dave also earned his master’s degree Northwestern State Univ. and certified
Brain Health Coach plus shows you how you can become a certified recovery coach in 8 weeks! Find out how Emergo Academy can help you at www.emergoacademy.com today! #davekenney #susankenney #recoverycoach #brainhealth #emergoacademy #privatecoaching #actualizedrecovery #addiction #counseling #iheartradio #spotify #applem...2023-09-0545 minThe Mike Wagner ShowCo-founder of Emergo Academy & Certified Brain Health Coach Dave Kenney is my special guest!Co-founder of Emergo Academy Dave Kenney talks about his role helping more than 2,000 people overcome addictions and mental struggles to live a life of well-being! Dave and his wife Susan have operated the private residential program since 2011 and have pioneered Actualized Recovery-The Brain-First Approach to lasting recovery! Dave also earned his master’s degree Northwestern State Univ. and certified
Brain Health Coach plus shows you how you can become a certified recovery coach in 8 weeks! Find out how Emergo Academy can help you at www.emergoacademy.com today! #davekenney #susankenney #recoverycoach #brainhealth #emergoacademy #privatecoaching #actualizedrecovery #addiction #counseling #iheartradio #spotify #ap...2023-09-0549 min
Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol free life!Recovery:- It’s a Brain Thing... with Dave & Susan Kenney
So my guests today are Dave & Susan Kenney - they believe that understanding the brain is the key to recovery and are the pioneers of Actualised Recovery – an approach which combines neuroscience, psychology and lifestyle medicine. After running their own residential recovery program for a decade they have now pivoted to training recovery coaches.
In this episode:-
At school Dave had excelled at sport but had struggled academically leading to him being called “lazy”
Now that he understands so much more about the brain he sees that as a sign of his brain not working p...2023-09-021h 03
Stay Young America Podcast!148: Addiction and Recovery with Dave KenneyDave Kenney is the Co-Founders of Emergo Academy. Since 2011 him and Susan Kenney have operated a private residential recovery program helping more than two-thousand people overcome addictions and mental struggles to live a life of wellbeing. In addition, Dave & Susan Kenney have pioneered Actualized Recovery®, the Brain-First Approach to Lasting Recovery. 1:20: What gave you inspiration to work on this topic? 5:50 Why are 90% of addicts don't recieve help? 9:00 What measures do you have for detox? 14:30 How do you reconsile between being responsible for your actions and the reason why someone is addicted? 2023-08-0924 min
Positive Talk Radio563 | How to Upgrade Your Life! - Interview - Dave & Susan Kenney2023-08-021h 16Positive Talk Radio556 | Reclaim Your Life - Interview - Dave and Susan Kenney2023-07-2555 min
Kickstart the ConversationExplore The Power Of Your Coaching Superpower with Dave and Susan Kenney of Emergo AcademyWelcome to Episode 12 of Kickstart the Conversation! In this episode, Catharine sits down with her favorite clients, Dave and Susan Kenney, founders of Emergo Academy, to talk about their unique approach to addiction and recovery coaching.Dave and Susan share their success story with using a quiz to collect client information and how it has helped them grow their business. They also highlight the importance of focusing on a specific target audience and finding a unique niche in the coaching industry.In addition, the discussion covers Dave and Susan’s unique superpower which is incorporating po...2023-05-1031 min
515 : The Ultra PodcastS3E1 -- Epic Deca athlete Julian SummersSend us a textIf doing a 515 race or five 140.6 distance races in five days isn’t enough of a challenge, why not try the Epic Deca (the 10 year anniversary race of Epic 5) which will be ten 140.6 distance races in 10 days. That’s what my Ohana guest, Julian Summers, has decided to do. This race takes place from May 10-19th.In the second part of the podcast today I finish my Steve Brown conversation from the previous episode. Steve tells some Steve Brown Stories to reflect on the...2022-05-061h 05
Emergo RadioS2-Ep24: BreathworkSomatic breathwork expert, Jenn Mansell and Susan dive deeply into the power of breath, this most basic and humble human function that has the magic to regulate our emotions, realign our nervous systems, boost our natural immunity, and balance our brain function. This is a transformational experience.2022-04-1446 min
Emergo RadioS2-Ep23: Brain & BehaviorLike it or not, the brain drives everything. Dave and brain expert Lee Gerdes discuss all things related to brain and behavior. This impactful conversation explores how trauma affects our brain and our behaviors and choices, the limitations of therapy and how we can optimize our brain to rise above in our life.2022-04-1252 min
Emergo RadioS2-Ep22: Unlock Your ExtraordinaryPeople are uncertain about their wellbeing and are empty or weary, but they desire results. Focusing on exceptional wellbeing, optimal performance, and vibrant longevity lifts you up form a place of drifting through your days and weeks to thriving. Learn more about the secrets to unlocking your extraordinary.2022-04-0745 minEmergo RadioS2-Ep21: Wellbeing UnleashedEmergo Radio Season 2 opens with an inspirational conversation about the impact of wellbeing on our lives. There is a global awakening to restore your health, reignite your drive, and reclaim your life. Emergo Wellbeing are transformational leaders in wellbeing, helping people rise above.2022-04-0540 min
Emergo RadioEpisode 20: Curiosity Never Killed the Cat (..and other things to be curious about)In today’s episode, our co-hosts Dave and Susan Kenney welcomes the founder and CEO of Polnareff Consulting and media-based business, Dr. Diane Hamilton. She talks about curiosity, how to find it, how to keep it, why it can break the status quo and how to turn it into one of life’s key factors to success. The impact of curiosity is also connected to one’s perception, which she teases a bit about in the book she is writing now.
Curiosity comes naturally to all of us in our younger years. As we grow old, it becomes inhibited by wha...2020-07-3035 min
Emergo RadioEpisode 19: Connection: The Antidote to Addiction and The Gateway to Resilience - Part 2Part 2 of our excellent interview with Dr. Kolari
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Jennifer Kolari is one of the nation's leading and sought after Child and Family Therapists and co-founder of “Connected Parenting”.
The role of a parent today is to be their children's substitute frontal lobe and you have to know as a parent, how and when to back out. This world has changed. With pre life crisis, teenagers being oriented to each other rather than their parents and an entire generation growing up with screens not having neurological hardware to handle trouble. Parenting has changed, kids have changed.
Lea...2020-07-2328 min
Emergo RadioEpisode 18: Connection: The Antidote to Addiction and The Gateway to Resilience - Part 1Jennifer Kolari is one of the nation's leading and sought after Child and Family Therapists and co-founder of “Connected Parenting”.
The role of a parent today is to be their children's substitute frontal lobe and you have to know as a parent, how and when to back out. This world has changed. With pre life crisis, teenagers being oriented to each other rather than their parents and an entire generation growing up with screens not having neurological hardware to handle trouble. Parenting has changed, kids have changed.
Learn how connection turns into resilience in children. Good adversaries make them bette...2020-07-1629 min
Emergo RadioEpisode 17: Announcing Our Online Virtual Retreat!We are proud and excited to announce our new program, our online Virtual Retreat!
We get to take all of our knowledge, all of our expertise and helping people, online. And now our reach is limitless!
This is for people who are serious about change, they don't know what direction to take. They've tried a lot of other different things. Nothing is sticking. And this is going to work. This is going to work because this is inside out change, and not outside in.
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Justice with John CarpayEp. 21 The Church-Restaurant Double-StandardJohn reports on a conference call he participated in with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Chief Medical Officer Deena Hinshaw, along with faith leaders from around the province. He wonders why the government relaunch and re-opening rules allow restaurants so much more freedom than houses of worship.Justice Centre News Release, May 19, 2020: Kenney challenged on unscientific and arbitrary violations of Charter freedomsDon Braid in the Calgary Herald, May 27, 2020: Kenney begins to normalize COVID-19 as a risk mainly to the elderly, almost zero danger to the youngMedicine Hat News, May 22, 2020: Group claims...2020-05-2858 min
Emergo RadioEpisode 16 - Having deep connections is essential for optimal health, and living your best and most vibrant lifeIsolating oneself can be a bigger factor of health and mortality risk versus smoking, alcohol consumption, even poor diet! The way our brain is programmed, we want to keep things the same because same equals safe. However, transformations are easily, beautifully facilitated when you have other people who are going through a similar situation -- thresholds are stretched and we push through the other side a much more whole, healthy individual. You can't cultivate true health transformation without people.
“When the other’s story is so similar to yours, but they've transformed that and turn it into their power, that...2020-02-2730 min
Emergo RadioEpisode 15 - Wellness Coaching: What It Is and How It HelpsErika talks about Wellcoaches and how their intense coaching course touches on a lot of the human behavior, physical and emotional aspects.
“Coaches are the best listeners. They are the best at open-ended inquiry. The best at reflecting what someone has just said so that that client or patient feels heard. The best just being there in the moment without an agenda to push, force, prod someone along into the result that they think that client should be moving toward. And we have unconditional positive regard because of our deep belief that everyone has strengths, and everyone has had so...2020-02-2033 minEmergo RadioEpisode 14 - No More Broken Promises - Create Lasting ChangeWhy do your resolutions or promises fail?
Why can’t your loved one stop smoking/drinking/gambling, etc.?
Why is ‘change’ so hard?
Evidenced-based research shows us that “people do not resist change; people resist being changed.”
A great book on the science of creating change, or a fresh start in your life, is Atomic Habits, by James Clear. The number one strategy is understanding that tiny steps equate to massive growth.
The second thing that he talks about in the book is the plateau of latent potentiality. In money, this is compounding interest.
Number three is, and this is the cru...2020-02-1334 minEmergo RadioEpisode 13 - The Paleo lifestyle enhances a brain-first approach to wellness and vibrant lifeLearn how a paleo, brain-first lifestyle has been shown to help prevent and overcome depression and anxiety and other brain-related concerns.
“Depression in teens is up a staggering 52% in less than a decade. Rates of suicide and self-harm have also spiked among undergraduate students in 2017/18” (Psychology Today, The Best Antidepressants, Feb 2020 issue).
Hear our co-hosts Susan Kenney and Dave Kenney as they explore how the food we eat – and the macro and micro-nutrients they deliver – guard us against mental health disorders by enhancing optimal brain function.
Paleolithic lifestyle focuses on pre-agricultural age — the importance of movement, sleep, and nutrition. This is no...2020-02-0633 min
Relationship AdviceBrain First Approach To RelationshipsThe brain — Sometimes we take it for granted, and don't realize its importance as an organ in shaping our relationships. The better we understand and take care of our brain, the better chance we'll have for relationship success. Listen to today's show to learn how to optimize your brain for a better relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding our brains drive our behavior How to optimize brain health through nutrition, movement, sleep and breath The importance of play as an adult in relationship How to avoid 'fight or flight communication' And...2020-01-2345 minRelationship AdviceBrain First Approach To RelationshipsThe brain — Sometimes we take it for granted, and don't realize its importance as an organ in shaping our relationships. The better we understand and take care of our brain, the better chance we'll have for relationship success. Listen to today's show to learn how to optimize your brain for a better relationship. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Understanding our brains drive our behavior How to optimize brain health through nutrition, movement, sleep and breath The importance of play as an adult in relationship How to avoid 'fight or flight communication' And...2020-01-2345 min
Emergo RadioEpisode 11 - Health and Wellness Coaching with guest Noah Gentner, PhDHealth and wellness expert Dr. Noah Gentner explains the unique benefits of health and wellness coaching.
Helping people thrive and rise above in every aspect of their life. “We're really learning now is that health is very, again, broad and holistic, and it's about finding out for each individual person what is important to them, what makes them thrive and how can we help them reach those goals.”
Host Dave Kenney and Dr. Gentner further explore the role of a coach and how a good coach creates a relationship of synergy with their client. It's not about telling, its abou...2020-01-1638 min
Emergo RadioEpisode 10 - Host Dave Kenney rises above with Hollywood insider, Kevin E. West“Hollywood is overwhelming, which is like life. Life overwhelms all of us. I just would tell them, ‘Listen, stop trying to swallow all of Hollywood in your brain when you go to bed at night. Just pick out the two or three areas that you really want.’ That's why you asked the question about what they want. What you want to pursue…”
Kevin E. West is an actor, author, international speaker, teacher, founder of The Writers Guild of America, and a famed comic. Kevin offers a deep inside look and understanding of real challenges of a Hollywood career.
Hear Kevin and...2020-01-0239 min
Emergo RadioEpisode 9 - The Brain is Responsible for Everything (Part 2) - featuring Lee GerdesThis is Part 2 of the interview with host Dave Kenney and Lee Gerdes of Cereset.
Dave and Lee discuss the connection between anxiety and depression and brain-energy. And how the real problem is related to the brain energy realm and that when you balance brain function anxiety and depression simply ‘go away.’
Kenney and Gerdes explore an interesting study of how, when working with inmates in prison in Utah, Gerdes discovered that serious offenders were all in a parasympathetic response or a ‘freeze’ response.
Hear about the effects of marijuana and vaping on the brain – how they create long term harm and...2019-12-1928 min
Emergo RadioEpisode 8 - The Brain is Responsible for Everything (Part 1) - featuring Lee GerdesIn this episode host, Dave Kenney interviews Lee Gerdes of Cereset.
Lee explains how the brain is responsible for everything, how we feel, our choices, anger, sadness/happiness, relationships, our careers, and so much more.
Lee Gerdes explains the shortcomings of an outside-in approach like psychotherapy, EMDR, medications, neurofeedback, and more. He offers a more effective solution of an inside-out approach where the brain can reset to a state of balance and harmony. The result is we feel better when our brain works better.
Lee is the developer and CEO of Cereset, a non-invasive neurotechnology that effectively helps a...2019-12-1327 minEmergo RadioEpisode 7 - It’s Not About 12-Steps. Recovery Is A Brain Thing.Dave Kenney, Emergo Recovery’s Executive Director, has dedicated his extensive career to helping individuals reclaim their life after struggles with addictions, substance abuse disorder, and self-destructive choices.
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines addiction as a ‘primary chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory, and circuitry.’ The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) defines addiction as a ‘complex brain disorder.’
Learn from Dave why talking about addiction in a 12-step program does not address the driving cause, your brain. And how you can use the newest findings in neuroscience and evidence-based recovery to reset your brain, helping you...2019-11-2733 min
Emergo RadioEpisode 6 - The Role of Coaching with Coach Dave BuckIn this interview, Emergo’s co-founder Dave Kenney interviews and visits with Coach Dave Buck of Coachville.com. Coach Buck is one of the top 10 most influential coaches in the world in the profession of life coaching. Together they explore the role of coaching and ‘play big.’
Good coaching is about helping people engage in playing life, giving clients just the right amount of challenge so they can keep building their confidence, helping them set realistic goals (is the game winnable?), and stepping towards what they want. They also discuss the difference between therapy and coaching and who can most b...2019-11-0542 min
What She Said!Oct 26, 2019 - Dave Kenney and Susan Kenney, FMX rider Kassie Boone & moreToday’s show is brought to you by Meridian Credit Union - expecting more for your money, that’s wealth esteem! www.meridiancu.ca
- Emergo Recovery co-founders Dave Kenney and Susan Kenney on taking a ‘brain-first’ approach to recovery and wellness. Learn more: https://www.emergorecovery.com
- Freestyle motocross rider Kassie Boone tells us what to expect at the Toronto Snowmobile ATV & Powersports Show - on now through Sunday at The International Centre! http://torontosnowmobileatvshow.com
- In 2018, Saudi Arabia lifted its ban on female drivers. 'Saudi Women’s Driving School' follows several women as they hit the road! More...2019-10-2550 minEmergo RadioEpisode 5 - About Emergo RecoveryHear more about Emergo Recovery a private, residential, integrative recovery and wellness program. Learn who we help – people struggling with anxiety, depression, insomnia, substance abuse, addictive behaviors, and more.
What makes us so unique and effective? Actualized Recovery® a brain-first approach to recovery and well-being – leveraging neuroscience, biology, psychology, spiritually, socially and connections, and life-style.
What’s our success rate? We start with the end in mind and the client and their family get to set their personal goals. 87% of clients report being satisfied or very satisfied with their results one year after graduation (Gans Report).
Learn more, including the ben...2019-10-1832 min
Conscious CouplesHow to Help a Loved One in Crisis - Dave and Susan KenneyBill talks with Dave and Susan Kenney about how to help a loved one in crisis, esp. a spouse or intimate partner.
Dave and Susan Kenney are the Co-Founders of Emergo Recovery. Emergo Recovery is a residential recovery and wellness center focused on a brain-first approach. With over thirty years of experience in human development, Dave pioneered Actualized Recovery®, an integrative brain-first approach to lasting recovery. Susan has dedicated her extensive career to helping individuals reclaim their life after struggles with debilitating challenges. Together they empower clients toward greater well-being and happiness.2019-10-1500 minEmergo RadioEpisode 4 - The Changing Role of ParentingAre you feeling frustrated about how to help your child feel happy and find their way? You’re not alone. Children of all ages are struggling to succeed in school and in life. What can you as a parent do to help them gain independence and opportunities?
In this episode, we reflect on the changing role of the parent, simple ways to help children embrace responsibility and three key signs that mean they need your guidance in shifting from a victim mindset to a growth mindset.
This is a powerful parenting episode filled with rich learning and effective strategies to h...2019-10-1543 min
Last First Date RadioEP 374: 5 Ways to Keep your Brain Sharp and Your Love Life StrongDave Kenney is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Emergo Recovery, along with Susan Kenney, who is the Co-Founder and Director of Therapeutic Wellness at Emergo Recovery.
Emergo Recovery is a private, residential recovery and wellness center focused on a brain-first approach. With over thirty years of experience in human development, Dave pioneered Actualized Recovery®, an integrative brain-first approach to lasting recovery. Susan has dedicated her extensive career to helping individuals reclaim their life after struggles with debilitating challenges. Together, and along with the team at Emergo, they empower clients toward greater wellbeing and happiness.2019-10-0833 minEmergo RadioEpisode 3 – Feed Your BrainWe’ve all heard the saying about apples and doctors, and we know there’s a relationship between the food we eat and our physical health, but what about our mental health?
In this episode of Emergo Recovery, find out how focusing on nutrition and lifestyle allows us to help our brains perform at their best and increase our happiness.
2019-10-0727 minEmergo RadioEpisode 2 – Actualized Recovery (part 2 of 2)When it comes to recovery, what do we know about what the brain needs to achieve lasting results and a life of possibilities? In the second episode fo the two-part series focusing on Emergo’s proven Actualized Recovery approach, Dave Kenney and Susan Kenney introduce us to the five critical areas that must be enriched for the brain (and the spirit!) to thrive and recover.
2019-10-0720 minEmergo RadioEpisode 1 – Actualized Recovery (part 1 of 2)Introducing Emergo Radio! We begin our new podcast by exploring the questions that led us to create an entirely new evidence-based approach to addictions recovery and wellbeing. More than a decade ago, Dave Kenney wondered, are imbalances in the brain a source of self-destructive behaviour? If bones can be healed, why not the brain? If the brain can rebalance and recover, how?
Answering these questions led Emergo to create Actualized Recovery, a progressive, integrative brain-first approach that leaves nothing to chance. We begin this two-part series by digging deeper into what we know about the brain science of recovery...2019-10-0722 min