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Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | The AI Mirror: "take that small hit and you'll be fine" | w/ Jason SchwartzJason Schwartz, a social worker since 1994 and Director of Social Work and Spiritual Care at a Michigan healthcare system, discussed his career at Dawn Farm and highlighted the potential of AI in addiction treatment, noting its use in training and electronic medical records. Jason shares a troubling case study from an article in Futurism, where an AI chatbot advised a person with methamphetamine addiction to use the drug to stay awake.Jason highlights the challenges of balancing engagement and providing accurate information, using the example of a cancer patient who believes Vitamin C is an effective treatment.2025-07-1647 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | Lab: AI + Motivational InterviewingDeAnn and Craig discuss the potential of AI in therapy, specifically in the context of motivational interviewing (MI). They recap their previous experiment with a chatbot helping a character with alcohol consumption issues. Craig suggests using AI to practice MI, which DeAnn agrees on, given her recent research. DeAnn explains MI's principles, including empathy, rolling with resistance, and addressing ambivalence. They test the AI's MI skills, with DeAnn simulating a struggle with drinking. The AI demonstrates effective MI techniques, though it sometimes feels mechanical. They conclude that while AI can adapt to MI principles, there is more to explore...2025-07-0130 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | w/ Luke Wendlandt (Cadre.io)Luke Wendlandt joins Craig and DeAnn to discuss Cadre, a mental health platform inspired by social media, aiming to support employees' mental well-being. He highlights that 83% of employees have experienced a depressive episode in the past year. Luke shares personal stories, including missing a job opportunity, which led to a transformative role at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. He emphasizes the importance of addressing stigmatized topics like substance use and mental health through community support and preventative care. Cadre integrates mental health and substance use, offering content, live streaming, and community features to foster recovery and well-being.2025-06-1735 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | "Origins of Addiction: The Noble Nematode"DeAnn and Craig discuss Craig's recent exploration into "A Brief History of Intelligence" by Max Bennett, which explores the evolution of intelligence and AI. Craig highlights the connection between AI advancements and our understanding of biological intelligence, using the example of the nematode worm, which has 302 neurons and exhibits simple forms of intelligence and addiction. They explore how nematodes' behavior can inform our understanding of substance use disorders, emphasizing the concept of valence and the importance of movement in addiction. Link to related blog post by Craig Knighton: https://www.showupandstay.org/bl...2025-06-0331 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | "AI: clinical application + skeptics"DeAnn Knighton and Craig Knighton, co-hosts of the Recovery Discovery Podcast, discuss their personal and professional journeys and interest in the current innovations in addiction treatment. DeAnn shares her six-year sobriety journey and her career pivot toward clinical mental health counseling. Craig talks about transitioning from engineering to an internship at Hazelden Betty Ford, focusing on addiction research. They explore the potential of AI technology in recovery, using ChatGPT to simulate a conversation about alcohol consumption. The AI provides accurate, empathetic, and non-judgmental advice, highlighting its potential to offer safe, stigma-free support for those seeking help.ABOUT...2025-05-2037 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayImprovised Recovery (w/Benjamin Lloyd)This is our final installment (for now) in the Sober Positive Workplace Series. Ben Lloyd shared his journey from an only child with a fractured family life to becoming an actor. He described his early struggles with alcohol, which began in college and intensified in New York. Lloyd's turning point came in 1992 when he met his sponsor at a recovery meeting. His sobriety led to a resurgence in his career, including roles in Philadelphia and Edinburgh. Lloyd transitioned to long-form improvisation, creating a nonprofit and later an LLC to apply improvisation principles in various settings. He emphasized t...2025-04-2228 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayHope and #Livin (w/Kaitlin and PT)DeAnn and Craig (Sober Positive Workplace) discuss the intersection of substance use disorder and suicide prevention, highlighting the work of the Livin Foundation. PT, a media personality and founder, shares his personal loss to suicide and the foundation's mission to remember loved ones for how they lived. Kaitlin, a co-founder, emphasizes the importance of peer-to-peer support and the Livin Foundation's new program to facilitate workplace mental health support. They introduce the AI-powered mental health platform Livin Connected and discuss the impact of open conversations on reducing suicide rates by 79%. The foundation also offers free virtual suicide prevention training and...2025-04-0139 min