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Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | Breaking the Cycle: How Genetic Testing and Behavior Can Prevent AddictionIn this episode, hosts DeAnn Knighton and Craig Knighton sit down with James Piacentino co-founder and CEO of Thrive Genetics, to explore how science, genetics, and behavior intersect in addiction risk and prevention. James shares his personal lived experience with intergenerational addiction alongside decades of research and innovation that led to the creation of the Comprehensive Addiction Risk Evaluation System (CARES).The conversation breaks down how addiction risk is not determined by a single gene, but by a complex interaction between genetic predisposition, behavioral patterns, and environmental factors. James...
2026-01-2129 minRecovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | Legal but Dangerous (w/Dr. Aaron Weiner)Understanding the Real Risks of Alcohol, THC, and Gas-Station DrugsIn this episode of Show Up and Stay: Recovery Discovery, hosts DeAnn Knighton and Craig Knighton sit down with Dr. Aaron Weiner — board-certified psychologist and Executive Vice President at the Prevention Research Institute — to unpack a truth many people still don’t realize: just because a substance is legal doesn’t mean it’s safe.Dr. Weiner breaks down how alcohol, high-potency THC, nicotine, kratom, and even so-called “gas-station drugs” interact with the brain and body. Through science, compassion, and real-world experience, he...
2025-12-1743 minRecovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | Can Personalized Recovery Become MORE Human With Data & AI? (w/ Dr. Quyen Ngo)In this episode of Recovery Discovery, hosts DeAnn and Craig talk with Dr. Quyen Ngo, clinical psychologist and Director of the Butler Center for Research at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.Together, they explore the science behind addiction treatment, why recovery support must extend far beyond discharge, and how technology—from wearables to AI—might shape the future of long-term recovery.Dr. Ngo breaks down:Why addiction is a chronic brain disease, not a moral failingThe “danger zones” at 3, 6, and 12 months post-treatmentHow Hazelden Betty Ford redesigned long-term support through the Lifelong Recovery ProgramC...
2025-11-1141 minRecovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | The Modern Science of the 12 Step Tradition (w/ Dr. Jorja Jamison)In this illuminating episode of Recovery Discovery, host DeAnn Knighton and co-host Craig sit down with Dr. Jorja Jamison, psychologist, professor, and author at the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, to explore how modern neuroscience and psychology shed new light on the 12 Steps of recovery.Dr. Jamison shares her personal journey — from training as an addiction psychologist while secretly battling her own substance use, to finding long-term recovery and discovering how the science of the brain validates what the 12 Steps have taught for decades: that healing happens through connection, meaning-making, and change....
2025-10-2848 minRecovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | How a Voice Can Tell a Story (with Henry O’Connell of Canary Speech)What if a short snippet of conversation could reveal insights into your emotional, behavioral, and cognitive health and signal risk factors for Substance Use Disorder? In this episode of Recovery Discovery, hosts' DeAnn Knighton and Craig Knighton sit down with Henry O’Connell, Co-Founder and CEO of Canary Speech, to explore how artificial intelligence and voice biomarkers are transforming the way clinicians understand human well-being.From its origin story in a Utah bagel shop to its deployment in primary care and behavioral health settings, Canary Speech’s “ambien...
2025-10-1445 minRecovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | Scaling Empathy: Tamar Blue on the Tech That’s Expanding Group HealingIn this episode of Show Up and Stay, host DeAnn Knighton and co-host Craig Knighton speak with Tamar Blue, founder and CEO of MentalHappy, about how technology is reshaping access to mental-health and recovery-focused support groups.Tamar shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind building a platform designed to connect individuals with the right group and facilitator—removing barriers of geography, stigma, and safety concerns. Listeners will learn how MentalHappy creates a secure, stigma-free environment for healing through features such as facilitator vetting, trigger warnings, guided an...
2025-10-0336 minRecovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | What if our gut holds the key to sustainable recovery?Topics: Impact of Gut Health on AddictionBalancing Body, Mind, and HeartFuture Directions and Stop CircuitIn this week's episode, DeAnn and Craig record a follow-up to our last episode featuring Adam Sud and the power of nutrition as a tool for sustainable recovery. They discuss the impact of diet and exercise on recovery. Craig emphasizes the importance of a balanced caloric environment, encompassing the types of food consumed and the utilization of calories. They explore the role of the microbiome in health, noting studies on cocaine's effect on glycine levels and how gut bacteria can influence addiction. D...
2025-09-0933 minRecovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | Nutritional Biochemistry and Relapse Prevention (w/Adam Sud)Adam Sud, a behavioral wellness and nutrition expert, joins DeAnn to discuss the impact of nutrition on addiction recovery. He shares his personal journey from severe health issues and addiction to recovery through a plant-based diet, reversing diabetes and losing 150 pounds in 10 months. Adam highlights the Infinite Study, the first controlled trial on nutrition's effect on addiction recovery, which showed significant improvements in resilience, self-esteem, and self-compassion. He emphasizes the importance of a nutrient-dense diet, particularly high fiber intake, in treatment facilities to enhance recovery outcomes.Link to Forbes article about The Infinite StudyAdam's...
2025-08-2641 minRecovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | Dopamine and SUD Recovery (remastered and rereleased)Why do achievements often leave us feeling unsatisfied? Why does FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) persist? Why do people do things they know will harm them? DeAnn and Craig Knighton discuss the role of dopamine in substance use disorder, referencing "The Molecule of More" by Lieberman and Long and "Dopamine Nation" by Dr. Anna Lembke. Dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure and reward, plays a crucial role in addiction and recovery. The conversation explores dopamine's impact on behavior, motivation, and cravings, and how it influences a...
2025-08-1942 minRecovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | Evolution, Neuroscience and Spirituality (w/Joseph Caravella)DeAnn and Craig speak with Joe Caravella, author of "The Disease of Addiction - A Twenty-First Century Understanding and Beyond" and a fellow Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School alum. Joe steps us through the evolution of addiction treatment, emphasizing the neurobiological aspects and the role of resilience. Joe explains addiction as a brain disease and describes the severing of communication between the prefrontal cortex and survival mechanisms, leading to compulsive behavior. Craig reflects on the progress in destigmatizing addiction and the importance of understanding addiction as a disease. They also explore the integration of science and spirituality in recovery...
2025-08-1231 minRecovery Discovery by Show Up and StayRecovery Discovery | Origins of Addiction: Kahneman and "Murderbot"In our follow-up to our "Noble Nematode" episode, we move into part 2 of our conversation on the origins of addiction. Craig brings in Daniel Kahneman's "Thinking Fast and Slow," which differentiates between the subconscious (System 1) and conscious (System 2) mind as a framework. Craig admits to his compulsive behavior around sweets, even when he tries to resist. They explore how trauma and emotional states can trigger addictive behaviors, and how understanding these mechanisms can aid in recovery. DeAnn mentions a colleague's focus on food addiction utilizing the substance use treatment behavioral understanding as a tool. And of course, DeAnn finds...
2025-08-0540 min
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 StaySober Positive Workplace | Improvised 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 StaySober Positive Workplace | Hope 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
Sober Life Rocks ®️Episode 35: Creating Sober-Positive Workplaces: A Conversation with DeAnn KnightonHow to Support Sobriety at Work and Foster a More Inclusive Environment
Workplaces have long centered social interactions around alcohol—team happy hours, celebratory toasts, and networking events where drinking is the norm. But for many professionals, especially those in recovery or who simply choose sobriety, this culture can feel exclusionary. How can we make workplaces more inclusive for everyone, regardless of their drinking choices?
In a recent episode of the Sober Life Rocks podcast, we sat down with DeAnn Knighton, President of Show Up and Stay, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the recovery gap. DeAnn...
2025-02-1338 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | First responders and recovery w/Kate VitelaDeAnn interviews Kate Vitela, a board-certified nurse coach and addiction specialist, about her journey in sobriety and career. Kate, a registered nurse for over two decades, discusses her transition from various healthcare settings to behavioral health after getting sober in 2018. She shares her experiences with a state monitoring program for nurses with substance use issues and her eventual success in leadership roles. Kate emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices, self-care, and creativity in recovery, including her involvement in fashion and her newly released podcast, "You've Been Selected."You can find Kate on Instagram https://www.instagram.com...
2025-01-1431 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace "The Inclusive Event Planner" w/Laura NelsonDeAnn's conversation with Laura Nelson, founder of Front Office Rocks and Sober Life Rocks. Laura discusses her journey from starting her own business to advocating for sober professionals. She shares her personal struggle with alcohol, leading to her sobriety in early 2020, and the founding of Sober Life Rocks to support sober professionals at conferences. Laura emphasizes the need for inclusive event planning, highlighting issues like the lack of non-alcoholic options and the pressure to drink. Her book, "The Inclusive Event Planner," targets meeting planners and HR to improve event inclusivity. She shares information on the Sober Life Rocks community...
2024-12-1027 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | Connecting employees with the right SUD care (feat. Marin Nelson & Ingrid Lindberg of Sobrynth)DeAnn is joined by co-founders of Sobrynth, Marin Nelson and Ingrid Lindberg, to address some big questions, including one big one: How can technology be leveraged to scale human-centered solutions and care navigation for employees and their families seeking support for substance use disorder while still maintaining the importance of personal connection and empathy? Marin Nelson Co-founder and CEO of Sobrynth. 15+ years of enterprise sales career delivering 320% YoY growth and 8-figure SAAS deals. Leader at Salesforce, health tech, and social impact startups. 19 years in recovery. I...
2024-11-0540 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | Are alcohol-free drinks for me? w/Heather LoweDeAnn Knighton and Heather Lowe discuss their experiences with sobriety and the benefits and potential challenges of navigating non-alcoholic social scenes. Heather shares her journey from a high-functioning drinker to a sober coach, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and the role of non-alcoholic drinks in maintaining sobriety. They highlight the need for awareness and understanding of individual triggers and the benefits of normalizing sobriety for the broad range of individuals choosing sobriety, no matter the reason. Action Items: Explore non-alcoholic beverage options that feel right for you, without pressure to replicate alcoholic drinks.Be mindful of yo...
2024-10-0148 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | Anxiety in recovery and the sober maze with Marin NelsonIn this week's episode, DeAnn is joined by Marin Nelson, one of the original founding members of Soberforce and a current founding member of Sobrynth. They discuss the role of anxiety and depression in addiction and highlight the importance of normalizing the conversation around sobriety in the workplace. Key Discussion Points: * Marin Nelson shares her recovery journey and insights on workplace inclusivity for those in recovery.* Marin and DeAnn discuss the strange dynamic between those in recovery and those who identify as alcohol-free, with a focus on normalizing the conversation and moving fo...
2024-05-0756 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | What it means to build a Recovery Ready Workplace w/Cheryl Brown MerriwetherCheryl Brown Merriwether, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPRC, CRSS, CMCoFounder, Vice President, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education™(ICARE)Cheryl shares her personal story of growing up as an adult child of an alcoholic, facing challenges in her family of origin, and confronting her issues with codependency. Prevention Behavioral health merging brings positive change while also creating an additional burden on an already overwhelmed system. Prevention programs focus on education and awareness, changing workplace cultures to make resources available and safe for employees to seek help...
2024-02-2335 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | From self-betrayal to honest parenting and vulnerable leadership (w/ Steve Knapp of Through the Glass Recovery)Cross-over episode! Today, DeAnn is joined by half of the Through the Glass Recovery podcast team, Steve Knapp, to talk about sobriety, the workplace, and vulnerability. This is a candid conversation about difficult things that many are rarely willing to discuss with such self-awareness and humility. We are so grateful to Steve for sharing so much of himself here. It makes for an authentic and grounded episode.Recovery, addiction, and workplace stigma.Fear of blowback and lack of safety are common concerns for those in recovery, making it challenging to navigate workplace environments without feeling judged or...
2024-01-2341 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | The power of sober community in the workplace (a conversation w/ Earl Murphy, Soberforce President)In this week's episode, DeAnn speaks with Earl Murphy. Earl is the current president of Soberforce, the peer-led sober community within Salesforce that was started during the pandemic. Conversation Includes: Earl's journey from deep entrenchment in drinking culture to leading a business resource group for sobriety at Salesforce.Soberforce at Salesforce creates inclusive space for recovery and allyship.Sobriety, workplace dynamics, and personal growth. Educational insights on the realities of early sobriety and the impact of alcohol in the workplace emphasize the need for a stigma-free corporate culture.Changing landscape of sobriety and the business value in c...
2024-01-1633 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | Navigating non-alcoholic beverage options in recoveryThis week, co-founder Craig Knighton takes the host seat to interview DeAnn to discuss recent shared non-alcoholic experiences. The conversation considers trauma, triggers, and recovery impact. They are joined by a special guest who shares an alternative perspective on recovery and non-alcoholic beverage options. -Non-alcoholic options in a restaurant.-Alcohol triggers and inclusive dining experiences.-Recovery and abstinence approach-When the taste is a trigger for shame and other challenging emotions.If you have questions or comments or would like to be a guest on the Recovery Discovery Podcast, se...
2024-01-0824 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | Dry January Episode Series Intro (feat. tattoos)Welcome to January and 2024. This episode introduces the content dropping in January. We have FIVE great interviews coming this month, including an episode when Craig interviews DeAnn about a recent shared experience that did not go as expected. Today's episode is a quick reflection episode to set that up, along with some foundation for the other upcoming interviews we are excited to share with you this month. Topics include: school update tattoos false confidence If you have questions or comments or would like to be a guest on the Recover...
2024-01-0511 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | Inclusion and peer recovery in the workplace (w/ Dr. Masica Jordan-Alston)In this week's episode, we connect with Dr. Masica Jordan-Alston of Jordan Peer Recovery. Dr. Jordan-Alston and her team have worked systematically to create change through diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for all, starting with peer recovery training and certification in every US state and internationally. She also has some powerful stories to share. Gaps in inclusion both in research and human services: Lack of cultural diversity in delivering services while neglecting marginalized groups (LGBTQIA, black indigenous people of color, and people incarcerated)Peer support is growing and expanding, with a focus on...
2023-09-2820 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | Rite of passage: why is alcohol our go-to for adulting, sophistication and fun? (featuring Karolina Rzadkowolska)On this week's episode of our Sober Positive Workplace Series, DeAnn speaks with Karolina Rzadkowolska, author of "Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You". Karolina is a powerhouse in the alcohol-free movement. She has helped countless gray-area drinkers reconsider their relationship with alcohol. The episode discusses alcohol culture and its impact on the workplace, generational considerations for how we think about alcohol and alcohol-related marketing, and the shifting expectations of the next generation who are the future leaders of our workforce. Realities and disconnects of alcohol culture: Alcohol became a too...
2023-09-1938 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | Alcohol Safe Workplace UK - Interview with founder of Choose Sunrise: Janet HadleyHost, DeAnn Knighton, and Janet Hadley, founder of Choose Sunrise (UK organization), review considerations for employers in building alcohol safety into their organizations Stigma and workplace. 7:37Reaching out to the gray area drinkers in the workplaceStigma is a result of our evolution to put people into groups, which is useful, but creates blind spots for gray areas."Drink Responsibly" is a powerful slogan that enforces stigma Who has a bigger problem with alcohol? 13:22Alcohol is the number one risk factor for premature death of individuals ages 25 to 49, according to the US...
2023-09-1235 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace Series: Kick Off | Host BioWelcome to the first official episode of the Sober Positive Workplace Series brought to you by Show Up and Stay and hosted by President and Co-Founder, DeAnn Knighton. This week is a quick background on the host and some general information about the Sober Positive Workplace project. When we use the power of normalization to change the narrative. 1:46Of the 46 million Americans who struggle with at least one substance use disorder, 60% of those over the age of 12 have a job, according to the National Survey on Drug Use. Source: https://fortune.com/longform/drug-addiction-recovery-workplace-support/Historically when we t...
2023-09-0517 minRecovery Discovery by Show Up and StayPodcast UpdateA quick update from the show about our podcast plans. Thank you for your patience during this recent break. We will be coming back in September with episodes focused on our Sober Positive Workplace Initiative.Follow the Sober Positive Workplace Showcase page below to show your support for our work and the importance of building inclusive workplaces for those who don't drink. If you have questions or comments or would like to be a guest on the Recovery Discovery Podcast, send an email to: deann@showupandstay.org More information about our project is...
2023-08-1700 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | Mini UpdateA quick update from the show about our podcast plans. Thank you for your patience during this recent break. We will be coming back in September with episodes focused on our Sober Positive Workplace Initiative.Follow the Sober Positive Workplace Showcase page below to show your support for our work and the importance of building inclusive workplaces for those who don't drink. If you have questions or comments or would like to be a guest on the Recovery Discovery Podcast, send an email to: info@showupandstay.org More information about our project is...
2023-08-1704 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayShow Up and Stay 2 | "The Urge: Our History of Addiction" (feat. Author Dr. Carl Erik Fisher)Today, DeAnn interviews Dr. Carl Erik Fisher, author of the "The Urge: Our History of Addiction". This has been DeAnn's favorite recovery read of the past couple of years, so it was an honor to have Carl on the Show. The episode is a high level discussion of the key themes in the book, as well as about the meaningful ways that Carl integrated his own story into this well researched and smart history of addiction. If you have not read the book, we believe this episode will make you want to! But if not, you will hear about som...
2023-07-0436 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | Happy Hour Host Ideas (w/ Zero Proof Experiences)Susie Streelman and Peggi Cooney of Zero Proof Experiences and This Side of Alcohol are back to join the Show Up and Stay conversation about the "Sober Positive Workplace". Peggi shares a story of a full sobriety acceptance at work Susie shares some ideas for hosts of mixed events that incorporate alcohol and the alcohol free without sacrificing sophistication "I just drink differently. I deserve a pretty glass and a seat at the table." - Susie Streelman Susie Streelman @zeroproofexperiencesPeggi Cooney @thissideofalcoholhttp://www.zeroproofexperiences.comEpiso...
2023-06-2712 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | The Alcohol Free Way (w/ Zero Proof Experiences)This week DeAnn is joined by two special guests that have made an impact in the alcohol free and/or sober curious movement. These normalizers are working to show us that alcohol free does not have to be boring and to help us build a new type of community that is smashing stigma. Susie Streelman @zeroproofexperiences Peggi Cooney @thissideofalcohol http://www.zeroproofexperiences.comOvercoming the sometimes newly found social anxiety we discover in sobrietyThe joy of alcohol free socializing to build meaningful connection We discuss Peggi's book, "This Side of Alcohol"Susie and Peggi "Qu...
2023-06-2027 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayShow Up and Stay 2 | Pseudoscience and Other ObstaclesIn this week's episode DeAnn digs into the conversation around the precipitating factors that causes debate around Psychology as a science. She also discuss the role of science and spirituality as a continuation from last week's research episode. She digs into an article that was published in the times in March about individual "right to nonreligious rehab". Normalizers like John Mulaney and Dax ShephardNY Times Article: "People Have a Right to Nonreligious Rehab", By: Maia Szalavitz Science + Spirituality Discussion Psychology the science? Specifics around precipitating factors that causes confusion around Psychology as a scienceResources: https://w...
2023-06-0626 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayShow Up and Stay 2 | The Young Brain on Drugs and D.A.R.E.In this week we review the story of the notorious D.A.R.E. program, and examine why it did not work. We talk about some recent developments in Neuroscience as it relates to the teenage brain and look at the updated D.A.R.E curriculum titled "keep'n it real" References https://americanaddictioncenters.org/blog/new-dare-program-workhttps://www.pewresearch.org/topic/generations-age/generations/millennials/https://real-prevention.com/https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/interviews/
2023-05-2320 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayShow Up and Stay 2 | The Recovery Research Triangle (w/Quyen Ngo, PHD)DeAnn and Craig interview a very special guest. Dr. Quyen Ngo is the Executive director of research at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. They cover a lot of ground in 30 minutes: trends in Substance Abuse Disorder research including digital solutions and the vagus nerve and the impact of addiction on the nervous system experimental research of use of psychedelic in substance abuse disorder treatment covid and the expansion of virtual care solutions diversity, equity and inclusion in treatment integration of existing 12 Step program with CBT with other emerging approaches to long term recovery Yes, DeAnn does have a cold and...
2023-05-2331 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayShow Up and Stay 2 | Cognitive Dissonance and some Evolving AA ThoughtsThis episode is about the fable of the "sour grapes" and how it is really a simplified version to help us with the concept of cognitive dissonance. In this week's episode: Fables, Aesop, "cautionary tales" and "story time""Sour Grapes" as a version of cognitive dissonance DeAnn's tips for applying this concept to recovery work, including an exercise titled "not for me"Growth and Fixed Mindset DeAnn's evolving AA thoughts and how cognitive dissonance shows up there References: Dweck, Carol S. Ph.D., Mindset: the new psychology of success, 2016 pp. 12-13
2023-05-1630 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | An Episode for EmployersIn part 2 of our workplace series, we discuss the things employers need to know to create a "sober positive" environment. Michael Scott ("The Office") defines an intervention and educates his employees on why "doing alcohol" is bad Compelling reasons employers should want to build a sober positive workplace including productivity impact Times are changing:WeWork Salesforce and SoberforceA portrait of a sober professional Where do companies start In this episode, we introduce our Show Up and Stay initiative of: The Sober Positive Workplace which includes consulting services available for organizations looking to promote these initiatives across...
2023-05-0915 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayShow Up and Stay 2 | Otherhood and Bonus Music TherapyThis week we tie up some loose ends on some previous episodes. Update on School in followup to "the disappointment episode"Update on family life including bonus parents, step parents and "otherhood" in followup to last week's joy episode Retrospective: How "Maleficent" changed my mind about motherhoodBonus + Mini Music Therapy - a followup to "the forgiveness episode" References: Notkin, M. (n.d.). Otherhood: The unexpected lives of modern women. If you have questions or comments or would like to be a guest on the Recovery Discovery Podcast, send an email to:
2023-05-0232 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayShow Up and Stay 2 | Rediscovering Joy in Sobriety (w/ Jen Butler)Joy Intro Foreboding Joy Wine Mom CultureGray Area Drinking Why alcohol interferes with joyThe neuroscience of joyThe pink cloud and joy A joy inspired music therapy session Guest Info: Jen Butler spent a decade as a stay-at-home mom before becoming a Certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach and SHE RECOVERS® Coach. To cope with the rollercoaster of motherhood and enabled by wine mom culture, Jen was stuck in the fog of gray area drinking until 2018. As a coach, she provides connection and accountability – the keys that helped her start her journey to alcohol freedom – to gray area drinkers and multi-hyphe...
2023-04-2531 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StaySober Positive Workplace | The Sober One At Happy HourToday's episode is the first in a series we will be doing on what it means to build a "sober positive workplace". For this first episode we focus on "what we wish our colleagues knew", especially as it relates to work events that incorporate alcohol.Intro featuring Roger Sterling of Mad Men fame Some Humans Don't Drink DeAnn's sloppy story of adopting to being sober amongst the drinking Is the next generation drinking less? a letter to my colleagues - from the sober one that does not drink at happy hour We need your he...
2023-04-1820 min
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and StayShow Up and Stay 2 | Forgiveness in Recovery (w/ Cassandra James-Weathersby)My guest today is Cassandra James-Weathersby of Black Women DO Heal. I started preparations for this episode, with the intention of diving deep into the topic of forgiveness. However, nothing that I came across in my research was as powerful to me as the words of today's guest. I was so moved by our conversation that it has been all I've been able to think about since we recorded it. In particular, she talks openly about her experience of awakening to the scope of racial injustice that has impacted her life, and gives some insight into how one can eve...
2023-04-1151 min