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LPP PodcastThe Booze Paradox: Why Temperance Cultures Have The WORST Alcohol ProblemsIs alcohol inherently harmful, or is the way we talk about it the real problem?In this episode, Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads tackle the cultural contradictions around alcohol consumption.They break down why countries that drink more tend to have fewer alcohol-related harms, why "NO SAFE LEVEL" messaging is misleading, and how a temperance mindset might actually INCREASE problem drinking.They also explore how harm reduction isn't about numbers -- it's about life.Tune in for a no-nonsense discussion that challenges mainstream narratives...2025-02-1350 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 83: Psychedelic Therapy Coming to Vermont? | Dr. Rick BarnettPsychologist Dr. Rick Barnett and Zach Rhoads discuss the psychedelic movement. They touch on:
- How psychedelics work in therapy and in general use
- Drug safety
- Medicalization versus Legalization (or decriminalization) of psychedelics
- "Drug exceptionalism" (as coined by Dr. Carl Hart)
- Vermont stakeholders
- Personal experience with drug use
- The meaning of addiction
- Demystification of "magic" mushrooms
And more topics.
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2023-07-1449 minLPP PodcastTalking Your CHILD Through ADDICTION, Collaborative Problem Solving THAT WORKS!Zach Rhoads follows Dr. Peele's previous 5 "Ted Talks" -- 10 minute talks about addiction, natural recovery, harm reduction, and commonsense strategies for overcoming addiction. In his latest talk, Peele also laid out a "helping professional's" Bill of Rights, which instructs the following be present in helping individuals achieve a greater sense of well-being:
(1) refuting idea that addiction is permanent inescapable disease
(2) enabling people to realize valuable lives
(3) encouraging responsibility
(4) empathy tolerance
(5) support community
In this segment, Zach re-visits those concepts and helps parents / concerned loved ones think about how they may open a collaborative dialogue with a child experiencing addiction...2023-07-1211 min
LPP PodcastFinding Purpose in Mid to Late Life (EVEN When It's Painful To Get Started!)Several of our clients have told us something to the effect of:
“I know that Meaning/purpose in life is a bulwark against addiction. But I’m ____ (45 - 65) years old…. I have failed relationships / estranged kids… It’s hard to find meaning”
Dr. Peele and LPP coach Zach Rhoads help our 50+ year old clients begin to generate a optimistic but practical Life-Purpose Road Map
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0:00 Intro to LPP
1:28 Episode intro
4:36 Meaningful Work @ 50+
9:57 Meaningful Hobbies
19:25 Making New Friends
34:44 Intimate Relationships...2023-02-1442 min
LPP PodcastIs Drinking HELPFUL or HARMFUL - Wanna Get CONFUSED? Then Read the NYT!Zach Rhoads and Dr. Stanton Peele contemplate the transfer of knowledge about alcohol from Science to Society — and how imperfectly the job gets done. “Alcohol: Even a Little Bit Is Harmful!” the headline screams. It turns out that none of the experts interviewed advocates abstinence — including the director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (now there’s a title!).
In fact, those who drink, worldwide, live longer with fewer disabilities than those who never drink, according to WHO. What gives? Is the New York Times guilty of malpractice, or just sowing confusion — especially for older Americ...2023-01-3133 min
LPP PodcastTop FIVE Mental Health BEST PRACTICES | Life Process ProgramBiological psychiatry has IMPLODED, and everyone knows it, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the long-time (2002-2015) director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Thomas Insel, biological psychiatry’s biggest booster.
Yet, instead of the relief from mental illness and addiction Insel and the entire field have promised from the 1970s on, we are inundated with mental disorders and drug deaths.
NOW WHAT?
The WHO, Insel, and the ENTIRE FIELD are at a loss. With no there there, what is to be done?
Rushing to fill this breech, WHO is p...2022-06-2655 min
LPP PodcastPhil Collins' NON AA "Recovery" + We Answer Questions About AddictionDr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads respond to listener feedback.
First, they inspect the old AA adage, "One day at a time"
Then they turn to a case study centered on a former LPP participant (with her permission) -- a case study on overeating and how to manage it in the larger context of a person's life.
Finally, they discuss former Genesis drummer Phil Collins' UNREMARKABLE story of natural recovery -- a story that he, himself tells in his memoir as well as this interview: https://www.axs.tv/channel/the-big-interview-with-dan-rather-season-4/video/phil-collins-1/
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The Social ExchangeEpisode 80: Hacking School Discipline (with Nathan Maynard)Nathan Maynard is a student voice advocate and author of The Washington Post best-selling book, "Hacking School Discipline" about proactive and restorative practice (as opposed to reactive and punitive) in schools. Nathan previously worked as an administrator at Purdue Polytechnic High School in Indianapolis, as the Dean of Culture. He also is the Co-Founder of BehaviorFlip, a restorative behavior management system that helps build a culture of empathy and responsibility. Today, Zach Rhoads speaks with Nathan to discuss restorative practice versus punishment in schools. They discuss: 0:00 Introduction to "Hacking...2022-02-1849 min
LPP PodcastHOW TO PREVENT TRAGEDY School Shootings, GUNS, & ConnectionZach and Stanton discuss the profiles of school shooters. They see a lack of connection that is also present in youth (and older) addiction problems. Zach describes working with such children, including how he might have dealt with the 15–year-old Michigan shooter.
Full disclosure: Neither Stanton or Zach know the backstory of this event beyond mainstream media coverage.
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The Social ExchangeEpisode 78: Dr. Stanton Peele - How Addiction Psychology Was Transformed ForeverIn this interview, Stanton Peele discusses his memoir, "A Scientific Life on the Edge: My Lonely Quest to Change How We See Addiction." More importantly, Peele recounts his life story, both in this interview and in his memoir. Beginning with his General Theory of Addiction that he put forth in his 1975 book "Love and Addiction", followed by a discussion of his career as an outsider in mainstream addiction psychology -- an outsider whose knowledge, views, and contributions can never be ignored. He goes on to explain how he managed to maintain an influential career in p...2021-10-161h 31
LPP PodcastJoe Rogan's talk with "ALL IS DOPAMINE" Addiction Expert - OUR RESPONSEDr. Peele and Zach Rhoads respond to clips from Joe Rogan's recent interview with Stanford Psychiatrist and Author Anna Lembke.
It was with some disappointment — but little surprise — that we watched “iconoclast” podcaster Joe Rogan interview an “all-is-dopamine” addiction expert (a position that even Nora Volkow seems to be backtracking on). Disappointment because Rogan seemed so sympathetic to Carl Hart’s opposite position. But not surprised since (a) all-is-dopamine is the cultural fallback position, (b) Carl doesn’t require interviewers to grasp experimentally his (our) position that addiction is a lived experience.
We contend that Dr. Lembke's (Ame...2021-10-1155 min
LPP PodcastINSTAGRAM Addiction, Revisiting "FREE RANGE", & New BRAIN DISEASE NewsZach and Stanton review the addiction news of the week: from "love" addiction (actually, love is the opposite of addiction) to instagram addiction, to the perpetual search for addiction in the brain.
They then match their perspectives on Zach's interview with Lenore Skenazy, of Free Range children fame. Could she comprehend that Stanton and Zach separate addiction from drugs? Does Lenore think that kids can drink? Can they make productive contributions to the household, even when they're small?
Zach and Stanton wondered whether a breakthrough in understanding with Lenore was/is possible.
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LPP PodcastZach Compares Heroin Addiction to Love Addiction -- Stanton RespondsThis is a short clip from Zach Rhoads' forthcoming interview with Dr. Stanton Peele.
Stanton wrote the best-selling 1975 book, Love and Addiction, in which he laid out a conceptualization of addiction that transcended the drug-centered conceptualization with which the world was familiar.
In this clip, Zach expresses to Stanton how his concept rings true in his own life as he compares his own heroin addiction to destructive relationships with women. Zach runs a thought experiment about how those relationships could have metastasized if he would have pursued them into the future.
Stanton responds.2021-09-0706 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 77: There is no "Opioid Crisis" -- Shaun Shelly (part II)Today's guest is Shaun Shelly -- back for a second conversation. We discuss the so-called "Opioid Crisis", why that concept needs to be re-framed, and how we can go about doing so. **More about Shaun: Shaun is dedicated to the understanding of drug use, the rights of people who use drugs, and effective drug policy. He is the Policy, Advocacy and Human Rights Manager for TB/HIV Care in South Africa. Shaun has developed the annual SA Drug Policy Week, he sits on the Department of Health and Central Drug Authority advisory groups, and he...2021-08-181h 56
The Social ExchangeBONUS | "Undoing Drugs" with Maia Szalavitz (author of "Unbroken Brain")Zach Rhoads speaks with Maia Szalavitz about her new book, "Undoing Drugs", which traces the history of Harm Reduction from the movement's genesis to the way it affects mainstream thoughts, beliefs, policies, and behavior.2021-08-1752 min
LPP PodcastUNDOING DRUGS: A History Of Harm Reduction With MAIA SZALAVITZZach Rhoads speaks with Maia Szalavitz about her new book, "Undoing Drugs", which traces the history of Harm Reduction from the movement's genesis to the way it affects mainstream thoughts, beliefs, policies, and behavior.
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The Social ExchangeEpisode 76: Dr. Erec Smith on Diversity, Anti-Racism, Critical Race Theory, and EMPOWERMENTDr. Erec Smith is a professor of rhetoric and composition at York College and former Chair of the York YWCA Racial and Social Justice Committee. Today, he and I talk about racism in America, and what he believes are the best ways to make this country a fair, diverse, and thriving one. Smith appreciates much of the sentiment behind Critical Race Theory (CRT) and anti-racism curriculum, but believes these movements (and their rhetoric)-- as they have been mainstreamed-- are headed in the wrong direction. He offers a new idea about how we might make...2021-07-0657 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 75: Desh Amila | Radical U.S. Politics and the Sri Lankan Civil WarWelcome to episode 75! Today's guest is Desh Amila. Desh is the founder of "This Is 42"-- a platform for highly regarded educators and content creators such as Coleman Hughes, Michael Shermer, Sam Harris, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and more. He is also the producer of the films "Islam and the Future of Tolerance" (Sam Harris and Maajid Nawaz), and more recently, "Better Left Unsaid" which you can find here: https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/ Today we talk about Desh's life journey: Living through civil war in Sri Lanka, moving to Australia (not knowing more than a...2021-06-251h 08
LPP PodcastAmerican confessions tug at our heart strings. Do they help?Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open rather than face a post match press conference became worldwide news. Osaka says her depression and anxiety make it impossible for her to speak in public.
Most observers sympathize with Osaka’s reserve, and castigate the tour directors for making her quit. But tennis legend Billy Jean King and most of Osaka’s fellow players feel that successful players should appear publicly in order to raise the visibility and profitability of women’s tennis. For herself, Osaka made $55 million last year— $50 million of it due to product endorsemen...2021-06-0753 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 74: Curt Jaimungal | Better Left Unsaid DocumentaryCurt Jaimngal is the co-creator (with Desh Amila) of the documentary film, "Better Left Unsaid". The film shines a light salient cultural issues that are difficult to discuss in a balanced way (at least publicly): namely, the radical arms of both left and right wing politics. "Better Left Unsaid" explores leftist social justice theory and how it turned into censorship and orthodoxly, as well as right-wing nationalism racism and violence. In the film, Jaimungal explores history and discusses what has happened, previously, when these cultural frameworks have been left unchecked and were allowed to influence...2021-05-281h 24
LPP PodcastBelieving the UNBELIEVABLE: Cognitive Distortions in the Drug Reform FieldWARNING: Please be aware that the following many not be suitable for people who are disturbed by discussions of death OR of the fallible thinking that prevails in the drug reform field.
Leading figures in drug policy reform and addiction theory swear by MAT, which is universally accepted and used across the country.
These well-meaning reformists and experts — groups and individuals like DPA, Maya Szalavitz, and Zach Siegel — are only slightly nettled by one disconcerting fact: drug deaths have risen to record levels alongside the explosion in Suboxone, Vivitrol, buprenorphine, and methadone prescriptions.
Rath...2021-05-2356 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 72: Brian Cuban -- Being a CUBAN Brother and Beating AddictionBrian Cuban tells Zach about his history with addiction, which included drugs and alcohol as well as a dysfunctional relationship with diet, exercise, and body image. Cuban explains that while most people who suffer body dysmorphic disorder are female, most people don't realize just how many men feel shame about their body image---- to the extent that they overcorrect with extreme and unhealthy diets and workouts, as he did. He also discusses his relationship with family members, including his brothers--- one of whom is Mark Cuban, the billionaire "Shark Tank" star and Dallas Mavericks owner...2021-05-161h 02
LPP PodcastYou MUST be Treated! (Coerced Treatment and How to Overcome it)WHY do people so often reject drug and alcohol treatment, let alone refusing to volunteer for it, so that American addiction treatment depends on the legal system to survive? Stanton and Zach discuss the addiction treatment coercion phenomenon and imagine an alternative helping universe.
Coercion is central to the American addiction treatment enterprise. Without the participation of law enforcement and drug, criminal, civil and family courts (let alone EAPs, licensing bodies, and a host of NGO agencies) American addiction treatment would wither. Coercion is embedded in the disease concept of denial, and AA is forced on people i...2021-05-1052 min
LPP PodcastReflections on Maia Szalavitz, Problems With The Disease Model, Casual Drug UseDr. Peele and Zach consider Zach’s interview with Maia Szalavitz. Does Maia believe in the disease theory? What would happen if she took heroin again? Would she "Richard Harris" it (drinking Guinness as a 70ish grandpa)?
Do chronic brain disease advocates understand why families resist their depredations? Are they guilty of manslaughter?
Zach says he’s okay with heroin — unlike the opioided friend of a New York Times opinion writer who, convinced he could never escape his life disease sentence, explained opioid addiction to the Times writer to spread among readers before expiring from it. Thi...2021-04-1848 min
LPP PodcastGUEST Maia Szalavitz: Addiction, Harm Reduction, Methadone MaintenanceMaia Szalavitz joins Zach Rhoads a discussion about addiction and harm reduction, including her forthcoming book, "Undoing Drugs".
Maia and Zach agree on a definition of addiction but re-open their epic argument about "values" ;)
They also discuss Dr. Carl Hart's book, "Drug Use For Grown Ups" -- Maia disagrees with Hart on a fundamental point about Harm Reduction.
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The Social ExchangeEpisode 71: Eric White - How To Build A Constructive Life Through Dialogue, Podcasting, Pursuing and LivingEric White is the creator and host of theEWpodcast. He doesn't podcast just to be a "sage on the stage" but to have valuable conversations with people who interest him and can bring value to a greater audience. He and I have that in common. Eric and I talk about his backstory-- including a bout of depression and recovery from it-- then discuss what it means to find purpose and meaning in life. Finally, we have a meta conversation about podcasting: why we do it, why it brings us value, and how having interesting (even...2021-03-241h 23
LPP PodcastWhat Does Addiction Have To Do With The Tragic Events In Atlanta? | Life Process ProgramDr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads respond to news threads that link the recent Atlanta murders to sex addiction.
Does this claim make sense or is the "sex addiction" claim simply an insanity plea with no merit? Peele and Rhoads get into the subtleties on today's "Sundays With Stories"
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LPP PodcastJordan Peterson's Messy Room | Benzodiazepines, 12 Rules For Life, Addiction | Sundays With StoriesDr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads discuss Jordan Peterson's work, his views about addiction, and how he handled his own addiction to benzodiazepines (with an understanding that Peterson makes a distinction between "addiction proper" and what he believes was his own "physical dependence"-- a distinction the two discuss in another video).
Peterson is an intelligent, compelling, and very famous psychologist whose rise to fame was unexpected, even to him. Much of what he did with that fame was noble-- namely, helping disparaged people "put themselves back together" (his words).
On the other hand, Peterson p...2021-02-1541 min
LPP PodcastDr. Carl Hart | Drug Use For GROWN-UPS | Life Process Program, Sundays With StoriesDr. Carl Hart explains that the vast majority of people who use drugs do so with no problem. In fact, drugs -- yes, even so-called "hard drugs"-- offer more positive than negative experiences.
Dr. Hart is a professor (and former chair) of psychology and psychiatry at Columbia University. Today, he opens up to Zach Rhoads about his new book, "Drug Use For Grown-Ups", in which he's comes out of the closet about his own drug use and encourages the rest of us to do the same.
And why is he so boosterish about speaking...2021-02-0946 minLPP PodcastWhat Does It Mean to be "Trauma Informed"?Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads answer the following frequently asked question: Is LPP a “trauma informed program”?
They offer a definition of “trauma” in several contexts. Then they discuss differences between traumatic events and adverse conditions in life.
Peele and Rhoads also consider what it means to be trauma informed versus believing trauma is responsible for addiction.
And, of course, the hosts explain how all of this information applies to their work with clients in the Online Life Process Program.
If you become interested in the program and want to learn more, you ca...2021-02-0559 min
LPP PodcastEp 46: Shia Labeouf is LOVE SICK | With Dr. Stanton PeeleOn today's episode, Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads (of the Life Process Program) discuss current events in addiction and harm reduction. The key note: Shia Labeouf's Love Addiction!
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Shia Labeouf has made the news for his movies and even for his recovery from alcohol and drugs. Unfortunately, despite years of "programming" for his addiction issues, Labeouf's behavior is still relatively unstable.
Zach and Stanton, however, believe that drugs and alcohol are NOT the influence behind the celebrity's recent behavior (driving cars at hu...2021-01-1829 min
LPP PodcastASK STANTON: "Why do people call addiction a disease? What is addiction REALLY?"Stanton Peele answers questions from social media followers, listeners, and YouTube viewers.
Today, Zach Rhoads reads Stanton a question from a Facebook follower: "Why do people call addiction a disease, and what is addiction REALLY?"
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The Social ExchangeEpisode 66 | William B. Irvine: A Guide to the Good Life (Stoicism and Stoic Exercises)William B Irvine speaks with Zach Rhoads about his philosophy of life, stoicism, and he offers exercises for stoic practice (as per his popular books "A Guide to the Good Life", "The Stoic Challenge," and others). Some relevant discussion topics from todays' episode: - William's stumbling across (and landing on) Stoicism by way of Buddhism and a philosophy of life. - A history of stoicism - Tranquility and savoring life (the meaning of "a good life") - Evolution, psychology, and human nature--- and how stoicism accepts and transcends these...2020-12-231h 18
LPP PodcastEpisode 45: Mikey G Ignores the "Addict" Identity in Favor of Life (Sundays With Stories Edition)Today Zach Rhoads speaks with Michael Galipeau (AKA Mikey G) about his upbringing in a state-run institution, his years of homelessness, and his relationship (positive and negative) with illicit drug use.
As is par for the course here at "Sundays With Stories", Mikey G's "recovery story is NOT your standard Hollywood-infused story. He describes a traumatic past (which he's not bogged down by), and he describes a relationship with drugs for which he is very thankful.
Once homeless and down on his luck, Mikey is now:
- Co-Producer New York Harvest Festival and C...2020-12-141h 54
LPP PodcastEpisode 44 | The Dax Shepard Relapse Story (Sundays With Stories Edition)The actor, podcaster, and AA advocate Dax Shepard has decided to turn his sobriety count from 16 years all the way back to one day. This is the result of a recent decision to take narcotic pain killers off-script.
Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads discuss why Dax's own personal development is being stymied by 12-step ideology, and why he either cannot OR refuses to acknowledge that fact.
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Dr. Peele and Zach Rhoads begin the show by rev...2020-12-0159 min
The Social ExchangeBonus episode |Q & A, cognitive dissonance, COVID-19, South Dakota| "Direct Message"This is my answer to a question that popped up in The Social Exchange Facebook group (The link to the group is here ) It was a good question that got me thinking about to make headway on important issues that many of us are so incredibly divided on. I've been talking about recording my responses to FB questions in podcast form for a long time now, and so that starts now! Note: It's not important whether you agree or disagree with my own beliefs / conclusions-- what's important is that you get to listen to...2020-12-0134 min
LPP PodcastEpisode 42 (Sundays With Stories 9): Peter Bogdanovich and Love AddictionOn episode 9, Stanton and Zach talk about film director Peter Bogdanovich and his history of love addiction. In fact, the two argue that love is the worst addiction of all!
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Zach and Stanton begin by discussing current events, including Oregon's recent push to decriminalize all drugs. The new policy is a welcome movement away from incarceration for drug possession. But the devil (as is always the case) is in the details. . . . . Will the drug reform bill end discrimination against drug users, or will it lead to a new flavor of st...2020-11-1550 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 63: Brian KeatingWelcome to episode 63! Today Zach interviews Astrophysicist, Author and Podcaster, Dr. Brian Keating. Dr. Keating wrote the book, "Losing The Nobel Prize", in which he recounts his designing and directing a Nobel-worthy physics experiment called BICEP. He talks about why he and his team fell short of winning the prize (although the experiment itself was very successful), and how he later came to realize that pining for the Nobel Prize actually detracted from the reasons he became a physicist in the first place-- namely, to contribute to the betterment of humanity. Zach and...2020-11-0645 min
LPP PodcastEpisode 39: What Does Evidence-Based Treatment Tell Us?In today’s episode of Sundays With Stories, Stanton and Zach discuss current events.
This week a New York Times article bemoaned the failure of addiction specialists to adopt a proven tool for treating drug addiction, “contingency management.” That is, paying meth, cocaine et al. users for abstinence.
That’s right: experienced, one might say addicted, “speed” (“crank”) users will desist drug use if you give them money — and not colossal sums at that. This has been Carl Hart’s research with meth, and the University of Vermont group’s under Warren Bickle with cocaine. The same benefits of pr...2020-11-0140 minLPP PodcastEpisode 38: Are harm Reduction and natural recovery really suitable for the REALLY gone?Dr. Stanton Peele is the founder and creator of the Life Process Program: http://LifeProcessProgram.com
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Dr. Peele and Zach Rhoads return for episode 6 of "Sundays With Stories".
They select two more prominent non-12-step “recovery” stories — these with “addicts” who, themselves, were earmarked for hell — Lindsay Lohan and Robert Downey Jr. Lohan seemed doomed by her alcoholism (according not only to her father, but seemingly Oprah). She instead partnered in a group of beach clubs, made borscht and helped her mom and younger sibling...2020-10-2545 minLPP PodcastEpisode 36: Trauma Theory and "The Good Place"Today, Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads talk about two popular shows and their satire of standard AA / Trauma addition theories.
The two shows are "South Park" (a classic episode poking fun at AA) and "The Good Place"-- which is, in essence, a show that pokes fun at the idea of over-focusing on past events, as per the extremes of Trauma Theory.
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LPP PodcastEpisode 34: Elton John and Bob Weir's (not so) Recovery StoriesWelcome to Episode 34!
In this episode of Sundays With Stories, Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads tell the not-so-recovery stories of two ultra-famous musical legends, Elton John and Bob Weir. Some key notes from the episode:
I. Addiction and recovery narratives, and why people adopt them
II. There is a Grateful Dead / Jerry Garcia narrative which may be more or less true. But it wasn’t true for Robert Hunter (who died last December), and ceased to be true for Bob Weir. And, when tells his truth, he speaks of the burden — not of drug...2020-10-0130 min
LPP PodcastEpisode 33: The Drew Barrymore Story (as told by Zach and Stanton)Welcome to episode 33!
This episode is the audio version of a new weekly segment, produced by LPP and hosted by Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads, called "Sundays With Stories"
Each week, Zach and Stanton tell the story of a celebrity-- well, COUNTER-recovery story. That is: they tell the stories of celebrities who outgrow their addictions, and whose stories actually oppose the standard addiction and recovery bromides that we've all been told.
This week's celebrity: Drew Barrymore!
(More on "Sundays with Stories" below):
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LPP PodcastEpisode 28: Mindy Vincent - Utah Harm Reduction CoalitionWelcome to Episode 28!
Today's guest is Mindy Vincent.
Mindy is an addiction therapist and social worker; she is the host of the podcast "Therapeutic Madness"; and she is the founder of Utah Harm Reduction Coalition.
Mindy spoke with host Zach Rhoads about her history with drug addiction, and how she became a harm reduction practitioner and advocate.
Sadly, Mindy's sister died of a drug overdose in 2014. As if that weren't enough, her brother was also using drugs destructively at the time. At that time, Mindy had already overcome her own addiction, and sh...2020-08-131h 26
LPP PodcastEpisode 27: Zach Appears on the "REBT Advocates" PodcastWelcome to episode 27!
Today you'll hear LPP coach and author Zach Rhoads talking with Michael Edelstein and Tommy Bateman of the show REBT Advocates about his and Stanton Peele's latest book, "Outgrowing Addiction"
The hosts ask Zach questions about the book including what addiction means in the fist place and what it means to outgrow it.
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LPP PodcastEpisode 26: Daniel Snyder-- Harm Reduction, Self-Agency and Personal ResponsibilityWelcome to Episode 26!
On today's program, Zach Rhoads speaks with Daniel Snyder.
Daniel Snyder lives in Langley, British Columbia where he is a project and peer coordinator at Langley Overdose Response. He is also the founding creator of Mindful Hope, a hub of resources regarding harm reduction and sensible drug policy.
Daniel Snyder also overcame a heroin addiction which lasted 15 years. It was only after attending, being perplexed by, and "failing" at 12-step recovery programs that he found SMART Recovery. He is now living his best life, and does not consider himself "in...2020-07-2349 min
LPP PodcastEpisode 25: Will Godfrey of Filter Magazine (an online harm reduction magazine)Welcome to episode 25!
Today's episode is the fourth of our four-part series about harm reduction.
Zach spoke with Dr. Peele in the first three episodes of the series. Here are links to those episodes, in case you missed it:
Episode 1: https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-22-The-History-of-Harm-Reduction-for-Addiction-efv3el
Episode 2: https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-23-HARM-REDUCTION-versus-NON-ABSTINENCE-eg6tei
Episode 3: https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-24-Improvement-versus-Perfection-Harm-Reduction-Series-Part-3-eggp30
Today, Zach speaks with Editor in Chief of Filter Magazine, Will Godfrey.
Filter is an online publication whose mission is t...2020-07-2122 min
LPP PodcastEpisode 23: HARM REDUCTION versus NON-ABSTINENCEWelcome to episode 23!
This is episode #2 of a four-part series about Harm Reduction.
Last week, Stanton and Zach discussed the history of harm reduction for addiction. That episode is here:
In today's episode, Stanton wraps up his telling of Harm Reduction History and then talks about harm reduction's evolution, as a concept, into two incompatible ways of thinking:
There is "harm reduction" as the Life Process Program defines it; and then there's another way of thinking about harm-reduction-- namely, that "harm reduction = non-abstinence." Stanton and Zach make a clear distinction between the...2020-07-0221 min
LPP PodcastEpisode 12: Monday Morning Ammunition-- Module 1 (self-reflection) with Dr. Stanton PeeleWelcome to episode 12!
For the next 8 weeks, Zach Rhoads will be talking about each of the eight LPP modules with the creator of the program, Dr. Stanton Peele. In today's episode, they discuss module 1: "Self-Reflection"
Enjoy your Monday Morning Ammunition!
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In today's episode, Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads discuss the Life Process Program's Module 8: "GREATER GOALS"
You can listen to episodes related to the first seven modules here:
Module 1: 'Self-Reflection' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0
Module 2: 'Values' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-13-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-2-Values-ec5asp
Module 3: 'Motivation' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-14-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-3--Motivation-ecejs3
Module 4: 'Rewards' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-15-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-4--Rewards-ecndgu
Module 5: 'Resources and Skills' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-16-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-5--RESOURCES-AND-SKILLS-edadlj
Module 6: 'Maturity' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-17-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-6...2020-06-0124 min
LPP PodcastEpisode 18: Monday Morning Ammunition (Module 7- "MATURITY")Welcome to episode 18!
In today's episode, Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads discuss the Life Process Program's Module 7: "MATURITY"
You can listen to episodes related to the first 6 modules here:
Module 1: 'Self-Reflection' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0
Module 2: 'Values' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-13-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-2-Values-ec5asp
Module 3: 'Motivation' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-14-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-3--Motivation-ecejs3
Module 4: https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-15-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-4--Rewards-ecndgu
Module 5: 'Resources and Skills' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-16-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-5--RESOURCES-AND-SKILLS-edadlj
Module 6: 'M...2020-05-1815 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 56: Daniel Garrett-- Shining A Light On Rural TennesseeWelcome to episode 56! Today's guest is Daniel Garrett. Daniel belongs to a demographic that has not been widely represented on this podcast. Hailing from rural Northwest Tennessee, Daniel is in his mid-20s, he is bisexual, he is below the poverty line, he’s experienced traumatic events and difficult family circumstances growing up, he has done sex work, and he currently uses illicit drugs (even though he's actively trying to pursue alternative, more healthy involvements and cut down on (or stop) his drug use. Fortunately, for the first time in his life...2020-05-151h 08
The Social ExchangeEpisode 55: Dr. Michael Shermer "Giving The Devil His Due"Welcome to episode 55! Today's guest is the founding publisher of Skeptic Magazine and NYT best-selling author, Dr. Michael Shermer. Dr. Shermer and I discussed his new book, Giving The Devil HIs Due. Some salient talking points: - Free Speech-- why it is the most precious right and why it must be upheld always. - Schenck v. United States supreme court case (famous for the "shouting fire in a crowded theater" analogy for limiting speech) - Rappaport's rules for engagement and it behooves us to follow them (i.e. the...2020-05-0556 min
LPP PodcastEpisode 17: Monday Morning Ammunition (Module 6- "SOCIAL SUPPORT")Welcome to episode 17!
For the next 8 weeks, Zach Rhoads will be talking about each of the eight LPP modules with the creator of the program, Dr. Stanton Peele.
In today's episode, they discuss Module 6: "SOCIAL SUPPORT"
You can listen to episodes related to the first 5 modules here:
Module 1: 'Self-Reflection' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0
Module 2: 'Values' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-13-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-2-Values-ec5asp
Module 3: 'Motivation' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-14-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-3--Motivation-ecejs3
Module 4: https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-15...2020-05-0420 min
LPP PodcastEpisode 16: Monday Morning Ammunition (Module 5- "RESOURCES AND SKILLS")Welcome to episode 16!
For the next 8 weeks, Zach Rhoads will be talking about each of the eight LPP modules with the creator of the program, Dr. Stanton Peele.
In today's episode, they discuss Module 5: "RESOURCES AND SKILLS"
You can listen to the last two episodes here:
Module 1: 'Self-Reflection' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0
Module 2: 'Values' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-13-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-2-Values-ec5asp
Module 3: 'Motivation' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-14-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-3--Motivation-ecejs3
Module 4: https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-15-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-4--Re...2020-04-2735 min
LPP PodcastEpisode 15: Monday Morning Ammunition (Module 4- "Rewards")Welcome to episode 15!
For the next 8 weeks, Zach Rhoads will be talking about each of the eight LPP modules with the creator of the program, Dr. Stanton Peele. In today's episode, they discuss module 4: "REWARDS"
You can listen to the last two episodes here:
Module 1: 'Self-Reflection' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0
Module 2: 'Values' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-13-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-2-Values-ec5asp
Module 3: 'Motivation' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-14-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-3--Motivation-ecejs3
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LPP PodcastEpisode 14: Monday Morning Ammunition (Module 3- "Motivation")Welcome to episode 14!
For the next 8 weeks, Zach Rhoads will be talking about each of the eight LPP modules with the creator of the program, Dr. Stanton Peele. In today's episode, they discuss module 3: "MOTIVATION"
You can listen to the last two episodes here:
Module 1: 'Self-Reflection' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0
Module 2: 'Values' https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-13-Monday-Morning-Ammunition-Module-2-Values-ec5asp
Enjoy your Monday Morning Ammunition!
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LPP PodcastEpisode 13: Monday Morning Ammunition (Module 2: Values)Welcome to episode 13!
For the next 8 weeks, Zach Rhoads will be talking about each of the eight LPP modules with the creator of the program, Dr. Stanton Peele. In today's episode, they discuss module 2: "VALUES"
Listen to last week's episode, "Module 1: 'Self-Reflection'" here: https://anchor.fm/lifeprocessprogram/episodes/Episode-12-Monday-Morning-Ammunition---Module-1-self-reflection-with-Dr--Stanton-Peele-ebqan0
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The Social ExchangeCoronaCast #4: Lockdown in Rural FranceMy guest today, Marjorie Israel, discusses her reaction to-- and her experience with-- being on lockdown in rural Normandy France! NOTE: I conducted this interview on March 21-- since then, President Macron has issued more strict social distancing policies, which you can see here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tamarathiessen/2020/03/24/paris-france-coronavirus-tough-new-lockdown/#739775f92d98 - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT THE SHOW: Donate $2.00 or more via Patreon: http://patreon.com/thesocialexchange Donate via PayPal: http://paypal.me/zrhoads RATE AND REVIEW US ON YOUR P...2020-03-2632 min
LPP PodcastEpisode 11: Monday Morning Ammunition--- Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with Dr. Rick BarnettHappy Monday Morning!
Today's episode of Monday Morning Ammunition is an interview that LPP coach Zach Rhoads conducted with Vermont Psychologist, Dr. Rick Barnett. Zach and Dr. Barnett discuss the potential (and the limitations) of psychedelic drugs to assist in psychotherapy.
The interview was originally published as an episode of "The Social Exchange Podcast" which is another podcast that Zach hosts about social issues and topics related to psychology. You can find that podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-exchange/id1333527133?i=1000400841259&mt=2
OR follow the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtu...2020-03-1634 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 52: Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy with Dr. Rick BarnettWelcome to episode 52! Today’s guest is Dr. Rick Barnett. Rick and I discussed psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy -- and the hopeful future of this practice in the United States and— specific to today’s episode— the state of Vermont. Rick has been accepted to the Class of 2020 at the California Institute for Integral Studies in their Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research.Psilocybin (psychedelic mushrooms) are on a fast track for FDA approval for a potential variety of mental health and addictive disorders. MDMA (ecstasy) is also being actively considered for approval for PTSD, and Ketami...2020-03-1634 min
LPP PodcastEpisode 10: Monday Morning Ammunition -- Dr. Ross Greene's Proactive and Collaborative SolutionsToday’s episode is an excerpt from a conversation between LPP coach Zach Rhoads and developmental psychologist and Best-Selling author Dr. Ross Greene.
Zach asked Dr. Greene to talk about his strategy for working collaboratively with children whose behavior presents challenges to themselves and/or to others around them. The model is called Collaborative and Proactive Solutions. This model ensures that all parties— kids AND adults— act according to the wants and needs of all involved.
Of course, this is not a direct link to addiction-related problems, but the methods and tools of problem-solving that Ross Gree...2020-03-0917 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 51 - Patrick Doyle: Family Addiction CoachIn this episode, Zach speaks with Patrick Doyle. Patrick has been working with both Families and Individuals suffering from substance use disorders, depression, and other behavioral health issues for thirty years. He earned a Masters of Social Work degree in 1986 from Boston College, and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts. Patrick follows the NASW Code Of Ethics. Now, he is offering help to families whose loved ones are struggling with addiction-related problems. The practical and down-to-earth principles Patrick has acquired as a social worker make him uniquely qualified to offer...2020-03-0654 min
LPP PodcastEpisode 9: Monday Morning Ammunition-- "Outgrowing Addiction"This episode is a reading from Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads' new book, "Outgrowing Addiction: With Common Sense Instead of 'Disease' Therapy".
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Outgrowing-Addiction-Instead-Disease-Therapy/dp/0942679466
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The Social ExchangeEpisode 50: Meaning, Purpose, and the Appalachian Trail with Molly RhoadsToday’s guest is my sister Molly Rhoads, AKA "Sharktooth"— we’ll explain that later. Molly is passionate about hiking; hiking in this context doesn’t mean taking a walk. . . . Hiking is her life. In 2019 she hiked the Appalachian Trail— something she’d been longing to do for quite some time. The Appalachian trail is 2200 miles long, and crosses 14 states. It took her over 5 months of living outdoors to complete this journey, and If she were wearing a fit bit, she would have clocked in at approximately 5 million steps. In today’s episode, she talks about he...2020-02-161h 20
The Social ExchangeEpisode 48: Peter Singer-- "The Life You Can Save"10 years ago, Professor Peter Singer published the book, The Life You Can Save: Acting Now To End World Poverty. In this book, Singer argues that people in affluent countries have an ethical obligation to (at least make an effort to) save some of the poorest people in the world who are dying from totally preventable causes each day-- many of them under 5 years-old. Today, Singer tells Zach Rhoads about the 10th anniversary edition of The Life You Can Save-- an upgrade that reflects the most relevant and current data. This interview is a short one, b...2019-12-2923 min
The Social Exchange"Outgrowing Addiction" Audiobook (Foreword + Intro)Many have asked me when the audiobook version of, Outgrowing Addiction: With Common Sense Instead of "Disease" Therapy, will be released. I'm not sure about an exact date, but we're working on it now-- I'll be narrating the book. Here is a preview. 0:00 - 1:25 -- Title pages, acknowledgements, and dedication 1:25 - 3:25-- Foreword (by Tom Horvath Ph.D.; ABPP) 3:25 - 12:23-- Introduction * * * * * * CHECK OUT PRODUCER AARON FERGUSON'S ORIGINAL MUSIC http://soundcloud.com/knowmad1 Become a Patron http://patreon.com/thesocialexchange V...2019-12-0512 min
The Social ExchangeMinisode Monday: Zach Gently Dismantles The Disease Model of AddictionIn this 5-minute clip, Zach gives a "Steelman" interpretation of the disease model of addiction and explains why he disagrees with the model. This is an excerpt from an interview in which Dr. Rick Barnett interviewed Zach about his book with Stanton Peele, Outgrowing Addiction: With Common Sense Instead of "Disease" Therapy. Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4_d6JIaLM8&t=253s Dr. Barnett is the founder of the non-profit, CARTER Vermont, which offers help to folks with a range of addiction-related problems. (Visit CARTER here...2019-11-1905 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 47: Dr. Robert Schwebel: "Leap of Power"Welcome to episode 47! Today Zach Rhoads speaks with Dr. Robert Schwebel about his latest book, Leap of Power (available now). Robert Schwebel is a clinical psychologist who developed The Seven Challenges Program: holistic life counseling for people with alcohol and other drug problems. This program is widely used for adolescents across the United States in hundreds of organizations (Learn more about the adolescent program from his book, "The Seven Challenges.") More recently, Dr. Schwebel has established a version of his program for adults which he describes in his latest book, Leap of Power: Take C...2019-11-0555 min
The Social ExchangeMINISODE MONDAY: Harry Nelson: Can religion help us overcome our overdose epidemic?This is a 10-min clip from a conversation between Zach Rhoads and Harry Nelson on the podcast, "FSDP Presents" Listen to the full interview here: http://fsdpfamilies.libsyn.com/websit... - - - - - - - - - - Listen to episodes of "The Social Exchange Podcast" here: https://thesocialexchange.libsyn.com/ - - - - - - - - - - Support The Social Exchange (and FSDP) here: http://patreon.com/thesocialexchange - - - - - - - - - - L...2019-11-0411 min
The Social ExchangeMINISODE MONDAY: Bruce Alexander-- The Man Behind "Rat Park"Bruce Alexander, the man behind the famous "Rat Park" experiment, explains that addiction is a social phenomenon-- not a biomedical condition. This is a clip of Zach Rhoads and Bruce Alexander speaking on The Young Justice Podcast (circa 2017). The full episode (and other archival episodes) will soon be available to Patreon subscribers only. Become a Patron http://patreon.com/thesocialexchange Visit our audible link--- download a free audio book and support the show! http://audibletrial.com/socialexchange Listen on iTunes (and leave us a review!) https://it...2019-10-2906 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 46: Dr. Sandy Steingard: Critical PsychiatryDr. Steingard is Chief Medical Officer at Howard Center in Vermont and author of the book, Critical Psychiatry. She is also a blogger for Mad in America-- an online magazine founded by Robert Whitaker. She and Zach engage in a critical and constructive conversation about American Psychiatry: The marketing of psychiatric drugs The outcomes of widespread prescribing of these drugs Problems with our current system of categorizing mental illnesses. Finally, Dr. Steingard offers some practical solutions for the problems psychiatry faces currently, and approaches that may improve health outcomes. Other organizations and affi...2019-09-191h 24
The Social ExchangeEpisode 44: Seth Fitzgerald: The Drug Classroom (TDC)Welcome to Episode 44 ! Today's guest is Seth Fitzgerald. Seth is the founder, producer, and host behind the very successful educational YouTube Channel, "The Drug Classroom" (TDC). TDC provides education about drugs, drug policy, and related topics. Usually drug education is limited to a handful of popular substances and it rarely teaches harm reduction. TDC's goal is to offer a more comprehensive and harm reduction-centric form of drug education. TDC makes videos, podcasts, and written content about drugs and drug policy. You can find the content on the TDC website, the TDC YouTube channel, and o...2019-09-051h 04
The Social ExchangeEpisode 43: Will Godfrey: Filter MagazineWill Godfrey is the Executive Director and the Editor in Chief of Filter Magazine. Filter, is an online publication whose mission is to advocate, through journalism for rational and compassionate approaches to drug use, drug policy and human rights. Will and I discussed these concepts as he told the genesis story of Filter Magazine. We also had a direct and critical conversation about Harm Reduction with respect to drugs and addiction-- Filter's Bailiwick. I asked, "why is Harm Reduction a useful concept rather than just one among many meaningless slogans out there?" Will an...2019-08-1943 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 42: Robert Whitaker: "Anatomy of an Epidemic" Today's guest is journalist and best-selling author, Robert Whitaker. Robert is the author of the books, "Mad in America" and "Anatomy of an Epidemic", both of which take a critical view of American Psychiatry and call into question our standard story about mental illnesses, their origins, and the medicines we use to treat them. Robert speaks with Zach about the field of psychiatry, as told in his two most popular books, and explains how he reached his conclusions. Find books and other publications by Robert Whitaker: https://www.madinamerica.com/ * * * * * * CHECK OUT...2019-08-051h 04
The Social ExchangeEpisode 41: John Koch: The Nation's First 24/7 MAT ClinicCommunity Medical Services (CMS) is the Nation's first medication-assisted-treatment (MAT) clinic with 24/7 availability. Today's guest, John Koch, works is the CMS Community Impact Manager. John tells Zach a deeply personal story about developing-- and later overcoming-- an opioid addiction; how/ he began working at CMS; and the impact CMS has had on his life. Zach traveled to the clinic-- in Phoenix Arizona-- as part of his research for his long-form review/analysis of CMS. (The article was published in Filter Magazine and Alternet). This interview with John Koch one of those interviews. * * * * * * Rea...2019-07-151h 00
The Social ExchangeEpisode 40: Peter Grinspoon: Free RefillsDr. Peter Grinspoon is a physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and teaches at Harvard Medical School. He is an expert in addiction medicine and cannabis respectively. Peter is also the author of the book Free Refills: A Doctor Confronts His Addiction, which is a memoirs detailing his experience with opiate addiction as well as his subsequent recovery. We talked about his book as well as MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) for opioid addiction (Peter's take is very different than our first guest of the season, Mark Scheeren). ****** Find Peter on twitter http://twitter.com/Pet...2019-06-2646 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 39: Johann Hari: Overcoming AdversityJohann Hari is a British Journalist and two-time NYT Best-Selling Author! His two books, Chasing The Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs and Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope form the basis of today's conversation. Zach and Johann talk about what it means to overcome adversity. . . and how to do it. Check Out Johann's Books: Chasing The Scream http://chasingthescream.com/ Lost Connections https://thelostconnections.com/ ****** CHECK OUT PRODUCER AARON FERGUSON'S ORIGINAL MUSIC HERE http://sou...2019-06-1933 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 38: David Pizarro: Correcting Bias-- Heuristics and Decision-MakingDavid Pizarro is a Psychology Professor at Cornell University. He is also co host (with Tamler Sommers) of "Very Bad Wizards"-- one of our favorite podcasts! In this episode, David and Zach discussed moral judgement and decision-making (from personal decisions to widespread policies). They also explored mental shortcuts called "heuristics"-- how they can be tremendously helpful or quite harmful, depending on how they're used. Most importantly, They talked about strategies for correcting our inherent biases and making more sound decisions. ****** Listen to "Very Bad Wizards" https://verybadwizards.fire...2019-05-2856 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 36 (REBROADCAST): Marc Lewis: "The Biology of Desire"This is a rebroadcast of Zach's 2016 interview with Dr. Marc Lewis. Marc is a neuroscientist and the author of two New York Times best selling books, Memoirs of an Addicted Brain and The Biology of Desire. Zach and Marc discuss the limitations of the disease model of addiction. This is the end of season 3 and the last of our "From-The-Archives" series. Stay tuned for season 4, starting next week. Brand new episodes and a podcast series are on the way! ****** CHECK OUT PRODUCER AARON FERGUSON'S ORIGINAL MUSIC HERE http...2019-04-2940 min
The Social ExchangeMINISODE: Charles Murray: The Bell CurveCharles Murray responds to Zach's questions about IQ, ethnicity, and race-- as told in "The Bell Curve"-- and expresses his frustration at the mischaracterization of the book's message. ****** Visit http://ModesOfExchange.org for multimedia educational content about addiction, human development, and a range of sociopolitical issues. ****** Buy a copy of Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele's book, "Outgrowing Addiction" http://OutgrowingAddiction.com ****** Support the show by contributing to Patreon: http://Patreon.com/thesocialexchange ****** Support by...2019-04-1509 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 35 (REBROADCAST): Johann Hari: "Chasing The Scream"This is a rebroadcast of my 2016 interview with journalist and international best-selling author, Johann Hari. We talked about his book, Chasing The Scream: The First and Last Days of The War On Drugs CHECK OUT PRODUCER AARON FERGUSON'S ORIGINAL MUSIC HERE ****** VISIT OUR NEW "MODES OF EXCHANGE" BLOG SITE LEARN ABOUT ZACH'S BOOK WITH STANTON PEELE, "OUTGROWING ADDICTION" Become a Patron http://patreon.com/thesocialexchange Visit our audible link--- download a free audio book and support the show! http://audibletrial.com/socialexchange 2019-04-1451 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 33: Rory Fleming: Sex Work versus Sex Trafficking (do you know the difference?)What is the difference between sex work and human sex trafficking? Today's guest, Rory Fleming, says this distinction is not always clear; it is MUCH clearer, however, than many politicians (and media) will admit. Rory Fleming is attorney and founder of Foglight Strategies, a legal consulting firm. He is also on the Families For Sensible Drug Policy advisory board and a writer for FilterMag. Today he explains why blurring the line between sex work and sex trafficking-- while sometimes done unwittingly-- is often a conscious and dishonest political tactic for which disadvantaged communities oft...2019-03-2852 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 32: Dr. Ross Greene-- Solving Problems In ChildhoodTODAY'S GUEST Today's guest is Dr. Ross Greene. Dr. Greene is a clinical child psychologist. He’s also a New York Times best selling author. His books include (among others) The Explosive Child and Raising Human Beings, both of which I’ve read and highly recommend. He is also the creator of a non-profit educational program called Lives In The Balance, which helps parents and educators engage children (as partners) in a model called Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS). This program and model helps to ensure that all parties— kids AND adults— act according to the wan...2019-03-0449 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 29: Rick Barnett and Zach Rhoads Talk About GamblingEnjoy this bonus episode with Dr. Rick Barnett-- psychologist and founder of the non-profit organization CARTER Vermont. We talk about gambling addiction! Thanks Dr. Barnett, CARTER Vermont, and The Vermont Lottery for making the conversation possible. ******************** ABOUT CARTER INC Center for Addiction Recognition Treatment Education Recovery CARTER, Inc. is a 501c3 private nonprofit organization dedicated to the art and science of achieving lifelong freedom from addiction. The goal of CARTER, Inc. is to transform addiction into enduring health and well-being. 2019-01-2940 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 25: Kenneth AndersonFSDP is Families For Sensible Drug Policy. They are a global coalition of families, professionals, and organizations representing the voice of families impacted by substance use. They empower families by educating and advocating for a new paradigm in comprehensive care and progressive solutions for family support based on science, compassion, public health and human rights. Learn more about FSDP at http://fsdp.org Today's Guest is Kenneth Anderson Zach speaks with founder and director of HAMS Harm Reduction group and author of How to Change Your Drinking, Kenneth Anderson. They talk...2018-11-271h 12
The Social ExchangeEpisode 24: Emanuel Sferios is "Drug Positive"Zach speaks with DanceSafe founder and host of the Drug Positive Podcast, Emanuel Sferios. Today they dispel addiction and drug scare tactics and mythology, and engage in a balanced dialogue about potential risks and benefits of drugs of all sorts. ******************* Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/thesocialexchange Thanks to our new patrons - Inigo - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle - NANCY - Sean Holt - Re...2018-11-241h 17
The Social ExchangeEpisode 23: The Life Process Program (LPP) PodcastToday's Guest is Dr. Stanton Peele Stanton is a psychologist, author, and pioneer in the addiction field. He is the creator of the Life Process Program. Stanton and Zach talk about their new podcast, "The LPP Podcast", which will air in December on Blog Talk Radio. The LPP Podcast is a show which will explore inner-workings of the Life Process Program (including a new option for children and families with addictions), and about Stanton and Zach's forthcoming book, Outgrowing Addiction, Learn More About Dr. Stanton Peele: www.peele.net ************************************** 2018-11-1954 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 22: Addiction and Recovery: What Works and What Doesn'tDr. Rick Barnett and Zach Rhoads discuss the meaning of addiction and the implication and efficacy of various Addiction Treatments. Dr. Barnett won the 2018 award for distinction, commitment, and service from the Vermont Psychological Association. Support the show on our Patreon page http://patreon.com/thesocialexchange Thanks to our patrons - Inigo Montoya - Jon Holt - Laila Ferguson - Mary Kay Villaverde - Michelle E Holt - NANCY HOLT - Regina Ferguson - S...2018-10-3031 min
The Social ExchangeMINISODE: Peter Singer: Shallow PondThis is an excerpt from Zach's previous podcast called "Young Justice". To hear the full episode (and more from the archives), become a patron at http://patreon.com/thesocialexchange. In this MINISODE, Peter Singer talks with Zach Rhoads about his famous "Shallow Pond" thought experiment. 2018-09-1508 min
The Social ExchangeMINISODE: Lawrence KraussThis is an excerpt from Zach's previous podcast called "Young Justice". To hear the full episode (and more from the archives), become a patron at http://patreon.com/thesocialexchange. In this MiniSode, Lawrence Krauss tells Zach Rhoads why science makes life worth living. This is a longer interview about Krauss's most recent book, "The Greatest Story Ever Told-- SO FAR 2018-09-1201 min
The Social ExchangeMINISODE: Carol Tavris-- "Mistakes Were Made (but not by me!)"This is an excerpt from Zach's previous podcast called "Young Justice". To hear the full episode (and more from the archives), become a patron at http://patreon.com/thesocialexchange. Carol Tavris is the author of "Mistakes Were Made (but not by me!)" She speaks with Zach Rhoads about cognitive dissonance, and gives Zach advice about his podcast and his mission to engage the public in constructive dialogue. Listen to (and keep) the "Mistakes Were Made (but not by me!)" audio book for FREE with a free trial of Audible: http://audible.com/socialexchange2018-09-1007 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 19: NarcoticaNarcotica is a podcast about drugs and the people who use them. Zach Rhoads speaks with two (of three) of the show's hosts about drugs, addiction, and the unfortunate mythology surrounding both topics. TODAY'S GUESTS: Zachary Siegel -- on twitter @zachwritesstuff Troy Farah -- on twitter @filth_filler ********** Christopher Moraff is another host of Narcotica on twitter @cmoraff; ********** Check out the Narcotica patreon page 2018-09-0731 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 17: Stephen Alajajian: Language and CultureStephen Alajajian is a foreign language learner and activist and author of "The Languages Blog" Stephen speaks with host Zach Rhoads about one of Zach's talks with Johann Hari (author of "Lost Connections"). Stephen provides insight about language and culture that may help Westerners understand (and contend with) why we have trouble meeting our psychological needs. Stephen has traveled to many countries, learning "indigenous languages"; learning about the cultures in which the languages are spoken; and-- perhaps most importantly-- trying to abstract a link between language and culture in a universal context. TO LEAR...2018-08-071h 31
The Social ExchangeEpisode 16: Where The Story Meets Pain (Volume 3: "Pain Patients")Where The Story Meets Pain Volume 3: "Pain Patients" Series Episodes: 1. Addiction 2. Drug Deaths 3. Doctors and Pain Patients __________________________________________ Despite our best efforts, we’ve yet to slow the rate of death related to drugs in our country… In the year 2016, there were 64,000 total drug-related deaths. Something is not working, and that truth is getting increasingly difficult to stomach. Host, Zach Rhoads spent the last two years challenging the standard story about the opioid crisis. He spoke to relevant experts...2018-07-1958 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 15: Where The Story Meets Pain (Volume 2: "Drug Deaths")Where The Story Meets Pain Volume 2: "Drug Deaths" Series Episodes: 1. Addiction 2. Drug Deaths 3. Doctors and Pain Patients __________________________________________ Despite our best efforts, we’ve yet to slow the rate of death related to drugs in our country… In the year 2016, there were 64,000 total drug-related deaths. Something is not working, and that truth is getting increasingly difficult to stomach. Host, Zach Rhoads, has responded; he spent the last two years challenging the standard story about the opioid crisis. He asked spoke t...2018-07-0842 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 14: Where The Story Meets Pain (Volume 1: Addiction)Where The Story Meets Pain "Addiction" volume 1 (of 3) Series Episodes: 1. Addiction 2. Drug Death 3. Doctors and Pain Patients __________________________________________ Despite our best efforts, we’ve yet to slow the rate of death related to drugs in our country… In the year 2016, there were 64,000 total drug-related deaths. Something is not working, and that truth is getting increasingly difficult to stomach. Host, Zach Rhoads, has responded; he spent the last two years challenging the standard story about the opioid crisis. He asked...2018-06-2631 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 13: Travis Lupick: Fighting For SpaceZach Rhoads speaks with Travis Lupick, a journalist and coordinating editor of Vancouver B.C.'s The Georgia Straight. Lupick tells the moving story of a grassroots group of citizens living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside in the 1990's and 2000's. These citizens-- all active drug users-- engaged in a political fight, in response to a growing number of drug-related deaths, demanding they be afforded the same rights to health as all other citizens. Travis Lupick's book, Fighting For Space, recounts the roller-coaster-like series of events that took place as these-- once-isolated-- members of the community m...2018-06-0229 min
The Social ExchangeEpisode 11: Stefan Kertesz: When Hyper-Regulation Goes WrongZach Rhoads sits down with Dr. Stefan Kertesz to talk about the unintended harms of putting strict limits on pain pills. While he is here in Vermont, he will speak at the Howard Center alongside Dr. Sally Satel (American Enterprise Institute), Dr. Carl Hart (Columbia), and Dr. John Brooklyn (Howard Center) to talk about what is commonly called "The Opioid Crisis." 2018-05-2214 minThe Social ExchangeSubscriber Q&A: "What Is Addiction?"Zach Rhoads answers FAQs from listeners of "The Social Exchange" podcast. (Compilation of questions 1 - 5) 1) 00:00:15 -- "What is addiction?" 2) 00:00:41 -- "Is addiction a choice?" 3) 00:03:30 -- "Is addiction a disease?" 4) 00:06:10 -- "What is the best argument against your theory/definition of addiction?" 5) 00:08:42 -- "What is your advice for people whose loved ones are addicted?" Follow Zach on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rhoadsoda2018-04-3010 min