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MMA History PodcastSean Sherk Early YearsSend us a textEp 270 Sean Sherk Early Years Sean Sherk has one of the most unique journeys to becoming a UFC World Champion. His departure from the sport has always been somewhat of a mystery; in this interview we discuss his path to being called World Champion. It is a powerful listen Ep 270 Sean Sherk Early years 0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 Lytes out intro 1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction1:39 interview start 2:08 departure from fighting 4:43 wrestling career 10:22 Jiu Jitsu match with Chris Brennan 11:47 dealings with...
2025-04-141h 58
Unraveling AdoptionAdoption and Suicidality with Joey Nakao, Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao, Bruce Porth, Janell Strube, Laura L. Engel, Lorraine Dusky, Terri Dreismeier, and Melissa Brunetti - Ep 158Adoption and Suicidality with Joey Nakao, Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao, Bruce Porth, Janell Strube, Laura L. Engel, Lorraine Dusky, Terri Dreismeier, and Melissa Brunetti - Ep 158 "Despite working hard on a daily or moment-to-moment basis to stay alive, the poem revealed a thin thread of hope that by turning toward and befriending my pain, I might just find a way through it." -- Bruce Porth, one of the book’s contributors ❤️🩹 If you or someone you know is suicidal, please call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. (Outside US, call your area’s crisis line.) ❤️🩹 Podcast Episode Synopsis: ...
2024-08-121h 22
Adoption UncoveredA Path Through Suicidality With Beth Syverson and Joey NakaoBeth Syverson and her adopted son Joey Nakao have been on a difficult journey for a number of years. They have been facing the issues of addiction and suicidality. In light of these intense topics, some of you may prefer to pass on this episode and listen to a different one for today. If you find you are struggling with suicidal thoughts please dial 988 to talk to someone ready to listen. On this episode, they tell us some of their struggles and go into detail about some of the things that have helped them on their journey. One of...
2024-05-2231 min
Unraveling AdoptionNurturing Hope: A Recovery Update with Joey Nakao - Ep 145"I'm in a great place, not just physically, but emotionally and mentally." -- Joey Nakao Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this heartfelt episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson welcomes her son, Joey, back to the podcast after a five-month hiatus. Joey, a courageous 20-year-old in recovery from addiction, shares his journey of sobriety and self-discovery with listeners. The episode delves into Joey's recent experiences at Hazelden Betty Ford in Palm Springs, where he is participating in a PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program). Joey reflects on the challenges he has faced during his recovery, including moments of...
2024-05-1325 min
Unraveling AdoptionREPLAY: Adoptee Remembrance Day Virtual Candlelight Vigil - Ep 121While I'm away this Thanksgiving week, I wanted to make the recording of our recent Adoptee Remembrance Day vigil available to you all. The live Zoom event was on October 30, 2023. Hear powerful personal stories, emotional poetry, and calls for greater awareness of adoptee suicide, murder, and deportation. TO WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE EVENT, click here: https://youtu.be/uun76F2JQpE TO ACCESS THE WRITTEN PROGRAM FOR THE EVENT, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vAkPZW1duk8UlOFhWIfS0ki5xJldn88CtRVJiq9jYwg/edit?usp=sharing =============== 📆 Community Calendar: UnravelingAdoption.com...
2023-11-271h 08
Unraveling AdoptionUnlocking Adoptees' Genetic Blueprint for Optimal Mental Health with Dr. Evelyn Higgins and Joey Nakao - Ep 114"Don't let shame and stigma add to the struggles of being adopted. Personalized genetic testing can provide valuable insights and guidance for addiction treatment. Let's break the cycle and empower individuals to heal." - Dr. Evelyn Higgins Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless trial and error of finding the right treatment for your mental health and/or addiction issues? Are you trying various medications and therapies that don't seem to alleviate your pain or provide lasting relief? I think many adoptees (and others!) can relate! It can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening to invest time, money...
2023-10-091h 26
Unraveling AdoptionMusic That Connects and Heals with Paul KimballIn this week’s Unraveling Adoption Podcast, Beth talks with Paul Kimball, an adoptee from Northern California and author of the memoir We Are All Human Beings: An Adoptee Ponders. Music has always been a huge part of his life, and he currently works as a conductor, horn player, and school music teacher. He didn’t realize it at first, but when he reunited with his birth mother, the passion for music made sense. In this episode, we talk about the power of music to transcend time and space and connect individuals deeply. =============== 💌 Sign up for Unra...
2023-02-1329 min
Safe Home PodcastWriting Poetry to Process Depression with Colin Parrott - Ep 61In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with Colin Parrott, a 16-year-old from Huntington Beach who has been struggling with depression. He has gotten help with his mental illness from his awesome mom Debbi and from modern medicine. But perhaps the best tool he’s found has been poetry. He’s written a whole book of poetry about his depression called Shards. The process of writing poetry has not only helped him make sense of his mental health, but his poems help others understand what he and others with depression go through. Near the end of the episod...
2022-09-2626 min
Unraveling AdoptionWriting Poetry to Process Depression with Colin Parrott - Ep 61In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with Colin Parrott, a 16-year-old from Huntington Beach who has been struggling with depression. He has gotten help with his mental illness from his awesome mom Debbi and from modern medicine. But perhaps the best tool he’s found has been poetry. He’s written a whole book of poetry about his depression called Shards. The process of writing poetry has not only helped him make sense of his mental health, but his poems help others understand what he and others with depression go through. Near the end of the episod...
2022-09-2626 min
Safe Home PodcastBeing on the Receiving End of the CRAFT Method with Joey and Heather Ross - Ep 59This week’s episode is very special because #1 Joey is with us for this one. And #2: It’s going to be a 3-way conversation with me, Joey, and our life coach Heather Ross. If you’ve listened to any of our episodes, you’ve probably heard me mention her, or you might have heard one of her 2 episodes we’ve already published - #10 and #34.
In this Safe Home episode, we will be talking about how the CRAFT method has helped our family, and you’ll hear from both sides - the parents’ side and the teen’s side. CRAFT is a...
2022-09-1249 min
Unraveling AdoptionBeing on the Receiving End of the CRAFT Method with Joey and Heather Ross - Ep 59This week’s episode is very special because #1 Joey is with us for this one. And #2: It’s going to be a 3-way conversation with me, Joey, and our life coach Heather Ross. If you’ve listened to any of our episodes, you’ve probably heard me mention her, or you might have heard one of her 2 episodes we’ve already published - #10 and #34. In this Safe Home episode, we will be talking about how the CRAFT method has helped our family, and you’ll hear from both sides - the parents’ side and the teen’s side. CRAFT is a...
2022-09-1249 min
Living While Loving Your Child Through AddictionEP62 How CRAFT and Coaching Transform Relationships With Guests Beth Syverson and Joey NakaoBeth, Joey, and Heather talk about how CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) and coaching transformed their family so you can hear real-life examples of how this work can change your family too. The highlights of this episode are hearing how Joey feels about the changes he made and how Beth's mindset has shifted about Joey's substance use and the peace of mind she creates for herself. Joey doesn't know how CRAFT or coaching works, but he knows how it feels to him. That's a beautiful testament to how much impact and influence you can have as a parent.
2022-09-1252 min
Unraveling AdoptionSelf-Care for Moms with Yvette Harpootian - Ep 53Movies & Conversations with Alex Kaplan from Of Substance Saturday, September 10, 10am PST OfSubstance.Eventbrite.com =============== In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with Yvette Harpootian, a certified life coach from Rhode Island who is passionate about helping women get out of overwhelm, get more done, and release anxiety and self-sacrifice in order to feel better. I thought her message would be welcome here on Safe Home Podcast since many in our audience are parents of adolescents. I know when Joey was in crisis mode, I almost completely lost myself for...
2022-08-0138 min
Safe Home PodcastSelf-Care for Moms with Yvette Harpootian - Ep 53Movies & Conversations with Alex Kaplan from Of Substance
Saturday, September 10, 10am PST
OfSubstance.Eventbrite.com
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In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with Yvette Harpootian, a certified life coach from Rhode Island who is passionate about helping women get out of overwhelm, get more done, and release anxiety and self-sacrifice in order to feel better. I thought her message would be welcome here on Safe Home Podcast since many in our audience are parents of adolescents. I know when Joey was in crisis mode, I almost completely lost myself for...
2022-08-0138 min
Safe Home PodcastYoga for Healing Trauma with Lorah Gerald - Ep 50In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with Lorah Gerald, an adoptee, an intuitive, a Kundalini Yoga Instructor, and writer. Lorah hopes to help others heal their trauma, adopted or not, by sharing her lived experiences as an adoptee as well as her education in breath work, energy healing and natural intuitive abilities.
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2022-07-1149 min
Unraveling AdoptionYoga for Healing Trauma with Lorah Gerald - Ep 50In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with Lorah Gerald, an adoptee, an intuitive, a Kundalini Yoga Instructor, and writer. Lorah hopes to help others heal their trauma, adopted or not, by sharing her lived experiences as an adoptee as well as her education in breath work, energy healing and natural intuitive abilities. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== RESOURCES: Lorah’s information: Lorah’s Website & yoga class schedule: http://lorahgerald.com/ Other resources mentioned in this episode: Emma...
2022-07-1149 min
Safe Home PodcastTrauma and Resilience with Cheyanne Alsop - Ep 48In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with one of Joey’s friends, 19yo Cheyanne Alsop. Like Joey, Cheyanne was adopted, her adoptive parents later got divorced, and she struggled with mental health issues throughout her adolescence. Cheyanne’s harrowing childhood would leave most people completely paralyzed emotionally. But because of her willingness to get help and to work on her own emotional toolbox, Cheyanne has graduated high school, she’s got a job, and she’s on her healing path. Her story gives us all hope for our struggling kids, and she and Joey give some great advi...
2022-06-2750 min
Unraveling AdoptionTrauma and Resilience with Cheyanne Alsop - Ep 48In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with one of Joey’s friends, 19yo Cheyanne Alsop. Like Joey, Cheyanne was adopted, her adoptive parents later got divorced, and she struggled with mental health issues throughout her adolescence. Cheyanne’s harrowing childhood would leave most people completely paralyzed emotionally. But because of her willingness to get help and to work on her own emotional toolbox, Cheyanne has graduated high school, she’s got a job, and she’s on her healing path. Her story gives us all hope for our struggling kids, and she and Joey give some great advi...
2022-06-2750 min
Safe Home PodcastHolding Space with Tamara Gabbard - Ep 45In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with Tamara Gabbard. She lives in the jungles of Costa Rica with her toddler Rubi-Jean. Tamara is a Copywriter and Content Marketing Strategist, and she also identifies as a Soul Consultant and Clairvoyant. She combines her skills in both the practical and spiritual realms to help people who are struggling to break through the overwhelm that life can bring when trying to make an impact on the world.
Like our son Joey, Tamara has done extensive personal research with psychedelics and other substances. She’s 5 years sober now, but s...
2022-06-0645 min
Unraveling AdoptionHolding Space with Tamara Gabbard - Ep 45In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with Tamara Gabbard. She lives in the jungles of Costa Rica with her toddler Rubi-Jean. Tamara is a Copywriter and Content Marketing Strategist, and she also identifies as a Soul Consultant and Clairvoyant. She combines her skills in both the practical and spiritual realms to help people who are struggling to break through the overwhelm that life can bring when trying to make an impact on the world. Like our son Joey, Tamara has done extensive personal research with psychedelics and other substances. She’s 5 years sober now, but s...
2022-06-0645 min
Unraveling AdoptionCannabis Science and Side Effects with Jason Wilson - Ep 43In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Joey joins Beth to talk with Jason Wilson about the science and side effects of cannabis. Jason is a botanist, educator, author, and podcaster whose primary interest right now is cannabis. He studies the chemistry and microbiology of cannabis, and has unique expertise in quality management systems and regulatory compliance in the burgeoning cannabis growing industry. He published a science textbook “Curious About Cannabis” and has a podcast with the same name. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== RESOURC...
2022-05-2357 min
Safe Home PodcastCannabis Science and Side Effects with Jason Wilson - Ep 43In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Joey joins Beth to talk with Jason Wilson about the science and side effects of cannabis. Jason is a botanist, educator, author, and podcaster whose primary interest right now is cannabis. He studies the chemistry and microbiology of cannabis, and has unique expertise in quality management systems and regulatory compliance in the burgeoning cannabis growing industry. He published a science textbook “Curious About Cannabis” and has a podcast with the same name.
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2022-05-2357 min
Unraveling AdoptionSafe Home Families Update with Jan & Beth - Ep 42In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth and Jan, Joey’s moms, give a State of the Family update. They talk about what’s been happening with all 3 family members, and share their vision for Safe Home Families as well. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== RESOURCES: Safe Home Families information: Website: https://SafeHomeFamilies.com Safe Home Bookclub: https://bookclubs.com/clubs/5964570/join/d6adea/ Compassionate Boundaries Workshop - May 28, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compassionate-boundaries-an-interactive-workshop-tickets-331282202987 Patreon page: https://Patreon.com/SafeH...
2022-05-1643 min
Safe Home PodcastSafe Home Families Update with Jan & Beth - Ep 42In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth and Jan, Joey’s moms, give a State of the Family update. They talk about what’s been happening with all 3 family members, and share their vision for Safe Home Families as well.
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Safe Home Families information:
Website: https://SafeHomeFamilies.com
Safe Home Bookclub: https://bookclubs.com/clubs/5964570/join/d6adea/
Compassionate Boundaries Workshop - May 28, 2022: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compassionate-boundaries-an-interactive-workshop-tickets-331282202987
Patreon page: https://Patreon.com/SafeH...
2022-05-1643 min
Unraveling AdoptionCreating Short Films to Conquer Shame with Alex Kaplan - Ep 41THIS PODCAST EPISODE CAN BE SEEN IN VIDEO FORMAT ON YOUTUBE AT: https://youtu.be/cQeNVrW0v2U In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with Alex Kaplan, co-founding Executive Director & Chief Vision Officer of “Of Substance,” an innovative nonprofit that makes premium, entertaining short films to help us all overcome the shame, blame, and stigma we experience in our struggles. Having overcome his own challenges with substances, Alex has been through the wringer, but he has turned his life around and is now helping other struggling people to find connection, a sense of belonging, and ho...
2022-05-0959 min
Safe Home PodcastCreating Short Films to Conquer Shame with Alex Kaplan - Ep 41THIS PODCAST EPISODE CAN BE SEEN IN VIDEO FORMAT ON YOUTUBE AT: https://youtu.be/cQeNVrW0v2U
In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with Alex Kaplan, co-founding Executive Director & Chief Vision Officer of “Of Substance,” an innovative nonprofit that makes premium, entertaining short films to help us all overcome the shame, blame, and stigma we experience in our struggles. Having overcome his own challenges with substances, Alex has been through the wringer, but he has turned his life around and is now helping other struggling people to find connection, a sense of belonging, and ho...
2022-05-0959 min
Safe Home PodcastNever Give Up Hope! with Erik, Beth, & Laurie - Ep 40In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with Erik, who spent three decades living under the dark cloud of active addiction, but who is now whole and walking on the recovery path. It’s a dramatic transformation story that testifies to the power of love and hope in our addicted loved one’s recovery. Erik misused meth for over 30 years, and he alternated between living under a bridge, in jail, prison, rehabs, and halfway houses during that time. Joining in the conversation in the second half of the episode are his sister Beth and their 89-year-old mom Laurie...
2022-05-021h 02
Unraveling AdoptionNever Give Up Hope! with Erik, Beth, & Laurie - Ep 40In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with Erik, who spent three decades living under the dark cloud of active addiction, but who is now whole and walking on the recovery path. It’s a dramatic transformation story that testifies to the power of love and hope in our addicted loved one’s recovery. Erik misused meth for over 30 years, and he alternated between living under a bridge, in jail, prison, rehabs, and halfway houses during that time. Joining in the conversation in the second half of the episode are his sister Beth and their 89-year-old mom Laurie...
2022-05-021h 02MMA History PodcastSTEVE NELSON - MMA Pioneer Career DEEPDIVESend us a text#SteveNelson #MMAPioneer #TexasShootfightingSteve Nelson - MMA Pioneer Career DEEPDIVEBack in the late 1990's Texas was a hotbed for "Shootfighting" and that was because of one man - MMA Pioneer Steve Nelson. An Oklahoma State wrestler, Nelson comes from a family of professional wrestlers and his USWF promotion operating out of Amrillo ws at one point a bigger attraction than the UFC. Though he went 0-2 against the legendary Ralph Gracie, Nelson was at the forefront of the Wrestling vs BJJ rivalry and he was a pioneer of the lo...
2022-04-271h 49Safe Home PodcastSound Healing with Ellen Newhouse - Ep 36In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with transformational healer Ellen Newhouse, who uses Acupuncture, Sound Healing, and Energy Medicine in her private practice. This episode focuses on sound healing as a way to transform negative emotions, open up the heart, connect with our loved ones, and create more compassion in the world. Ellen leads Beth in several sound healing exercises in the episode and also shares about her personal journey of healing and growth.
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2022-04-0454 min
Unraveling AdoptionSound Healing with Ellen Newhouse - Ep 36In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with transformational healer Ellen Newhouse, who uses Acupuncture, Sound Healing, and Energy Medicine in her private practice. This episode focuses on sound healing as a way to transform negative emotions, open up the heart, connect with our loved ones, and create more compassion in the world. Ellen leads Beth in several sound healing exercises in the episode and also shares about her personal journey of healing and growth. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== RESOURCES: ...
2022-04-0454 minMMA History PodcastDAVE “PEE WEE” HERMAN - Career DEEPDIVESend us a text#DaveHerman #UFC #MMADAVE “PEE WEE” HERMAN - Career DEEPDIVEHeavyweight Dave Herman came up working his way through the Indy grind. He arrived in the UFC with a gaudy 20-2 record, with experience in Japan and Bellator. He won his UFC debut but dropped 4 fights in a row in the big show. Despite still having heaps of potential, Herman was done by 30 years old in the fight game...The last time you saw him, he was making the news for an incident that saw a police officer taze...
2022-03-312h 21
Unraveling AdoptionEmpowering Adoptees with Rebecca Autumn Sansom - Ep 30In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with an adult adoptee, Rebecca Autumn Sansom, who recently created an adoption documentary called Reckoning with the Primal Wound, a film that juxtaposes her own powerful adoption story with the wisdom of Nancy Verrier, who wrote The Primal Wound, the book that is considered to be the adoptee’s bible. RESOURCES: Information about Reckoning with the Primal Wound: Website + Tickets: https://reckoningwiththeprimalwound.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reckoningwiththeprimalwound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reckoning_with_theprimalwound/?hl=en Other resources ment...
2022-02-1951 minSafe Home PodcastEmpowering Adoptees with Rebecca Autumn Sansom - Ep 30In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with an adult adoptee, Rebecca Autumn Sansom, who recently created an adoption documentary called Reckoning with the Primal Wound, a film that juxtaposes her own powerful adoption story with the wisdom of Nancy Verrier, who wrote The Primal Wound, the book that is considered to be the adoptee’s bible.
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Information about Reckoning with the Primal Wound:
Website + Tickets: https://reckoningwiththeprimalwound.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reckoningwiththeprimalwound
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reckoning_with_theprimalwound/?hl=en
Other resources ment...
2022-02-1951 min
Unraveling AdoptionBeth as guest on The Whinypaluza Podcast - Ep 28In this week’s episode, we’re sharing an interview Beth had on another mom’s podcast recently: Rebecca Greene’s The Whinypaluza Podcast. Here are some of the topics we cover: - Why being a reactive parent isn’t helpful during times of stress. - How teens can easily hide their drug use from their parents. - What kinds of signs you should be looking for in your teenage children. - How excessive drug use can lead to disregard for things they once loved. - How relapse is a very rea...
2022-02-0537 minSafe Home PodcastBeth as guest on The Whinypaluza Podcast - Ep 28In this week’s episode, we’re sharing an interview Beth had on another mom’s podcast recently: Rebecca Greene’s The Whinypaluza Podcast. Here are some of the topics we cover:
- Why being a reactive parent isn’t helpful during times of stress.
- How teens can easily hide their drug use from their parents.
- What kinds of signs you should be looking for in your teenage children.
- How excessive drug use can lead to disregard for things they once loved.
- How relapse is a very rea...
2022-02-0537 minSafe Home PodcastHypnotherapy with Pamela Topjian - Ep 27In this episode, Beth learns about hypnotherapy with Pamela Topjian from Breakthrough Hypnotherapy. She talks about her own healing path from childhood trauma, how she got into hypnotherapy, and how hypnotherapy can help create more peace and heal trauma for teens and parents. Joey checks in at the end of this episode, too.
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Pamela Topjian’s information:
Pamela’s website: https://hypnobreakthrough.com/
Pamela’s memoir I Didn’t Come This Far to Only Come THIS F...
2022-01-2935 min
Unraveling AdoptionHypnotherapy with Pamela Topjian - Ep 27In this episode, Beth learns about hypnotherapy with Pamela Topjian from Breakthrough Hypnotherapy. She talks about her own healing path from childhood trauma, how she got into hypnotherapy, and how hypnotherapy can help create more peace and heal trauma for teens and parents. Joey checks in at the end of this episode, too. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== RESOURCES: Pamela Topjian’s information: Pamela’s website: https://hypnobreakthrough.com/ Pamela’s memoir I Didn’t Come This Far to Only Come THIS F...
2022-01-2935 min
Unraveling AdoptionCannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) with Hugh Daschbach - Ep 22Recently, Joey was diagnosed with CHS, and we thought the world needed to know about this disorder. Hugh Dascbach is a friend’s husband who also has CHS, and in this episode, he and I talk about the symptoms, the recovery, and the need to get the word out about it. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art b...
2022-01-0128 minSafe Home PodcastCannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) with Hugh Daschbach - Ep 22Recently, Joey was diagnosed with CHS, and we thought the world needed to know about this disorder. Hugh Dascbach is a friend’s husband who also has CHS, and in this episode, he and I talk about the symptoms, the recovery, and the need to get the word out about it.
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2022-01-0128 min
Unraveling AdoptionAdoption Story with Brenda Bash Cooper - Ep 21In this episode of Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with a childhood friend Brenda Bash Cooper about her own adoption experience and how it informs her work with traumatized crime victims at her job. She and Joey - and countless other adopted people - share that deep-down feeling of unworthiness. In her experience, Brenda attributes that feeling to her relinquishment trauma. Whether your family is touched by adoption or you’re just curious, this chat will inspire you to think deeper on the topic. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hV...
2021-12-2549 minSafe Home PodcastAdoption Story with Brenda Bash Cooper - Ep 21In this episode of Safe Home Podcast, Beth talks with a childhood friend Brenda Bash Cooper about her own adoption experience and how it informs her work with traumatized crime victims at her job. She and Joey - and countless other adopted people - share that deep-down feeling of unworthiness. In her experience, Brenda attributes that feeling to her relinquishment trauma. Whether your family is touched by adoption or you’re just curious, this chat will inspire you to think deeper on the topic.
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2021-12-2549 min
Unraveling AdoptionBullying with Maria Lundstroem Lopez - Ep 20In this Safe Home episode, Beth discusses the tough topic of bullying with a long-time friend of hers, Maria Lundstroem Lopez, who was regularly beaten and treated horribly in elementary school. Beth's son Joey was also bullied with racist microaggressions throughout his whole school journey. Maria talks about how these wounds from being bullied have stuck with her until adulthood and gives some ideas for how to deal with bullying in today’s schools and families. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is cr...
2021-12-1849 minSafe Home PodcastBullying with Maria Lundstroem Lopez - Ep 20In this Safe Home episode, Beth discusses the tough topic of bullying with a long-time friend of hers, Maria Lundstroem Lopez, who was regularly beaten and treated horribly in elementary school. Beth's son Joey was also bullied with racist microaggressions throughout his whole school journey. Maria talks about how these wounds from being bullied have stuck with her until adulthood and gives some ideas for how to deal with bullying in today’s schools and families.
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2021-12-1849 minSafe Home PodcastJoey's New Job - Ep 18In this episode, Joey joins Beth to talk about his NEW JOB! It’s his first real job and he’s found something he really loves to do.
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Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie
Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao
Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson, with design help from Nina Smith
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2021-12-0415 min
Unraveling AdoptionJoey's New Job - Ep 18In this episode, Joey joins Beth to talk about his NEW JOB! It’s his first real job and he’s found something he really loves to do. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson, with design help from Nina Smith Email questions or comments to Safe Home at SafeH...
2021-12-0415 minSafe Home PodcastPsych Hospitals & Suicidal Ideation - Ep 16Joey returns to the podcast for this episode about his experiences in psych hospitals due to suicidal ideation. Joey and Beth talk about the positive things about being hospitalized, and also some of the not-so-pleasant parts. They are continuing their work of de-stigmatizing mental illness and addiction through this important episode.
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2021-11-2039 min
Unraveling AdoptionPsych Hospitals & Suicidal Ideation - Ep 16Joey returns to the podcast for this episode about his experiences in psych hospitals due to suicidal ideation. Joey and Beth talk about the positive things about being hospitalized, and also some of the not-so-pleasant parts. They are continuing their work of de-stigmatizing mental illness and addiction through this important episode. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art...
2021-11-2040 minSafe Home PodcastHealing Trauma with Sharon Loeschen, LCSW - Ep 15In this episode, Beth chats with Sharon Loeschen, LCSW, about her decades of experience as a therapist and community activist. Her compassionate voice encourages us all to find our own healing path, and she gives specific advice about how parents can their kids survive and thrive through adolescence.
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Sharon Loeschen’s books:
Enriching Your Relationship with Yourself and Others: https://satirglobal.org/product/enriching-your-relationship-with-yourself-and-others/
Choosing Your Life Story: Inspirational Stories of Transformations from the Streets of South Central Los Angeles: https://satirglobal.org/product/choosing-your-life-story/
Virginia Satir’s book Sharon recommends in this epis...
2021-11-1345 min
Unraveling AdoptionHealing Trauma with Sharon Loeschen, LCSW - Ep 15In this episode, Beth chats with Sharon Loeschen, LCSW, about her decades of experience as a therapist and community activist. Her compassionate voice encourages us all to find our own healing path, and she gives specific advice about how parents can their kids survive and thrive through adolescence. ======================================= Sharon Loeschen’s books: Enriching Your Relationship with Yourself and Others: https://satirglobal.org/product/enriching-your-relationship-with-yourself-and-others/ Choosing Your Life Story: Inspirational Stories of Transformations from the Streets of South Central Los Angeles: https://satirglobal.org/product/choosing-your-life-story/ Virginia Satir’s book Sharon recommends in this epis...
2021-11-1345 min
Unraveling AdoptionRelapse from Joey's Perspective - Ep 13Joey rejoins the podcast for this special episode about his relapse. In his chat with Beth, he offers a boots-on-the-ground perspective about what caused his relapse, how things are going for him, and what he sees his future holding for him. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson, with design hel...
2021-10-3018 minSafe Home PodcastRelapse from Joey's Perspective - Ep 13Joey rejoins the podcast for this special episode about his relapse. In his chat with Beth, he offers a boots-on-the-ground perspective about what caused his relapse, how things are going for him, and what he sees his future holding for him.
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2021-10-3018 min
Unraveling AdoptionRelapse from the Parents' Perspective - Ep 12It’s been 6 weeks since Joey relapsed and moved back to his dad’s house. In this episode, Jan and Beth talk about how they’re dealing with his downward spiral. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson, with design help from Nina Smith Email questions or comments to Safe H...
2021-10-2336 minSafe Home PodcastRelapse from the Parents' Perspective - Ep 12It’s been 6 weeks since Joey relapsed and moved back to his dad’s house. In this episode, Jan and Beth talk about how they’re dealing with his downward spiral.
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Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao
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2021-10-2336 min
Unraveling AdoptionDepression - Ep 11Beth and Joey compare notes about the way depression feels for each of them. (This episode was recorded several weeks ago, before Joey's relapse.) =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson, with design help from Nina Smith Email questions or comments to Safe Home at SafeHomePodcast@gmail.com
2021-10-1632 minSafe Home PodcastDepression - Ep 11Beth and Joey compare notes about the way depression feels for each of them. (This episode was recorded several weeks ago, before Joey's relapse.)
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2021-10-1632 min
Unraveling AdoptionParent Coaching - with Heather Ross - Ep 10Two moms talk about how they've managed their own lives while trying to support their kids struggling with substances. Beth chats with Heather Ross, who was her and Jan's parenting life coach last year, and who has an amazing podcast called Living With Addiction. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syv...
2021-10-1039 minSafe Home PodcastParent Coaching - with Heather Ross - Ep 10Two moms talk about how they've managed their own lives while trying to support their kids struggling with substances. Beth chats with Heather Ross, who was her and Jan's parenting life coach last year, and who has an amazing podcast called Living With Addiction.
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2021-10-1039 minSafe Home PodcastStimulants - with Jan Mabie - Ep 9In this episode, Jan talks with Beth about her experience with speed in her 20s, plus other stimulants she's used (and continues to use).
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Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao
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2021-10-0236 min
Unraveling AdoptionStimulants - with Jan Mabie - Ep 9In this episode, Jan talks with Beth about her experience with speed in her 20s, plus other stimulants she's used (and continues to use). =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson, with design help from Nina Smith Email questions or comments to Safe Home at SafeHomePodcast@gmail.com
2021-10-0236 min
Unraveling AdoptionAlcohol - Ep 7In this episode, Joey talks to Beth about the ways he's used alcohol, the alcohol culture among high schoolers, the dangers of alcohol use, and alternative ways that kids get ahold of alcohol. (This episode was recorded before Joey's relapse.) =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson, with design help from Ni...
2021-09-181h 01Safe Home PodcastAlcohol - Ep 7In this episode, Joey talks to Beth about the ways he's used alcohol, the alcohol culture among high schoolers, the dangers of alcohol use, and alternative ways that kids get ahold of alcohol. (This episode was recorded before Joey's relapse.)
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Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao
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2021-09-181h 01Safe Home PodcastRelapse (Special Episode) - Ep 6This is a raw debriefing by Jan and Beth about Joey's relapse that happened earlier that day. Joey moved back to his dad's house in order to use substances again. He gave Jan and Beth his blessing (before his relapse) to continue the podcast and to talk about how relapse is a very common part of recovery.
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2021-09-1223 min
Unraveling AdoptionRelapse (Special Episode) - Ep 6This is a raw debriefing by Jan and Beth about Joey's relapse that happened earlier that day. Joey moved back to his dad's house in order to use substances again. He gave Jan and Beth his blessing (before his relapse) to continue the podcast and to talk about how relapse is a very common part of recovery. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Jo...
2021-09-1223 min
Living While Loving Your Child Through AddictionEP40 Supporting your child's healing journey with Guests Beth Syverson, Joey Nakao, and Jan Mabie From Safe Home PodcastGuests Joey Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie share from the heart their experiences and struggles with addiction and mental health. 17 year old Joey who is in early recovery is full of wisdom about relationships and connection and what a child struggling with addiction needs during active addiction and recovery. What he shares is relevant to supporting your child of any age. His mothers share how they've responded to Joey's active substance abuse and recovery, how they worked hard at being on the same page to support Joey, and how they kept their marriage healthy and ha...
2021-09-0946 minSafe Home PodcastPsychedelics - Ep 5In this episode, Joey talks with Beth about his extensive experience with psychedelics, especially LSD and DMT. He talks about why he likes to use them, how psychedelics can be unsafe - and how they can be used in a therapeutic manner under specific circumstances.
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2021-09-0857 min
Unraveling AdoptionPsychedelics - Ep 5In this episode, Joey talks with Beth about his extensive experience with psychedelics, especially LSD and DMT. He talks about why he likes to use them, how psychedelics can be unsafe - and how they can be used in a therapeutic manner under specific circumstances. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth S...
2021-09-0857 minSafe Home PodcastNicotine - with Jan Mabie - Ep 4in this episode, the whole family - Jan, Beth, and Joey - talk about nicotine. Jan used nicotine (among other things) and tells Joey it was the hardest drug to quit. Joey talks about the prevalence of nicotine and vaping in schools and suggests ways that parents can help their kids if they get into vaping.
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2021-09-0153 min
Unraveling AdoptionNicotine - with Jan Mabie - Ep 4in this episode, the whole family - Jan, Beth, and Joey - talk about nicotine. Jan used nicotine (among other things) and tells Joey it was the hardest drug to quit. Joey talks about the prevalence of nicotine and vaping in schools and suggests ways that parents can help their kids if they get into vaping. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Josep...
2021-09-0153 minSafe Home PodcastCannabis & Vaping - Ep 3In this episode, Joey and Beth talk about cannabis and vaping. Joey helps parents and other adults understand how kids are using cannabis today, why it's more harmful than when they were kids, and how to help kids who are using cannabis.
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2021-08-2555 min
Unraveling AdoptionCannabis & Vaping - Ep 3In this episode, Joey and Beth talk about cannabis and vaping. Joey helps parents and other adults understand how kids are using cannabis today, why it's more harmful than when they were kids, and how to help kids who are using cannabis. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson, with design...
2021-08-2555 minSafe Home PodcastCough Medicine and other OTC Drugs - Ep 2In this episode, Joey talks with Beth about his addiction to Coricidin and Benadryl in high doses. These over the counter medicines are extremely dangerous in high doses, yet they're very available to teens. Many adults aren't aware that kids are using these substances.
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2021-08-1836 minSafe Home PodcastIntroduction - Ep 1In this inaugural episode, meet 17yo Joey and his mom Beth as they explain the premise of this podcast and share their background.
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Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao
Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson, with design help from Nina Smith
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2021-08-1812 min
Unraveling AdoptionCough Medicine and other OTC Drugs - Ep 2In this episode, Joey talks with Beth about his addiction to Coricidin and Benadryl in high doses. These over the counter medicines are extremely dangerous in high doses, yet they're very available to teens. Many adults aren't aware that kids are using these substances. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syvers...
2021-08-1836 min
Unraveling AdoptionIntroduction - Ep 1In this inaugural episode, meet 17yo Joey and his mom Beth as they explain the premise of this podcast and share their background. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson, with design help from Nina Smith Email questions or comments to Safe Home at SafeHomePodcast@gmail.com Find u...
2021-08-1812 minMMA History PodcastSTEVE BERGER Career #DEEPDIVE / #FiftyFightClubSend us a textMMA and UFC veteran Steve Berger joins Chris Lytle's #LytesOutPodcast for another classic "deep dive" interview.A full account of Berger's career including unsanctioned and unrecorded fights puts him at well over fifty fights. That makes for a lot of stories as Berger fought many of his era's top guns with limited sponsorship and support. Meet Steve Berger, one of the nicest guys your ever going to meet in the business - and with a personal life story that should make you like him even more.
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