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Positive Recovery MD

Dr. Jason Powers, MD

Positive Recovery MD inspires and motivates its listeners by providing the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Addiction Medicine Specialist and Creator of Positive Recovery, Dr. Jason Powers, is redefining the recovery industry through the lens of Positive Psychology. From best practices for a successful recovery journey and the power of gratitude to the importance of accountability and community, each episode focuses on what truly matters -

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38:46

On the Field of Desperation to Addiction Deliverance...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/09/13

This week, we are talking with Randy Grimes, Baylor University Graduate and an award-winning 10-year veteran of the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Spending nearly 20+ years battling an addiction to painkillers developed while treating career- related injuries, Randy now uses his inspiring story of recovery and his 10+ years in the addictions industry. As an Interventionist and founding advocate at Athletes In Recovery, Randy helps victims recover from drug and alcohol abuse. One of Randy’s

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34:48

Helping People Find Their Bliss with Dr. Nicholas...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/08/30

This week, Dr. Jason Powers is joined by Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D., LCSW-R. Dr. Kardaras is an Ivy League-educated psychologist, best-selling author, internationally renowned speaker, and an expert on mental health, addiction, and the impacts of our digital age. He was a professor at Stony Brook Medicine and has developed clinical treatment programs all over the country. Dr. Kardaras is also the founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Maui Recovery in Hawaii, Omega Recovery in Austin, and the Launch

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35:41

Growing Through the Pain to Find Peace with Helena...

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2022/08/16

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Helena Washington, M.Ed., LCDC, ICADC, MAC. Helena is a licensed addiction specialist, mental wellness, behavioral health diversity authority, and media contributor with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and preserving family systems. Due to Helena’s clinical rooting in mental health, her passion is working with a holistic and collaborative approach to mental wellness and educating communities,

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37:25

Creating a Wealth of Opportunity by Focusing on the...

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2022/08/02

Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Steven W. Murphy. Steve has been in the chemical dependency field for over 34 years and is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (License 4923) and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor(1299-0900). His experience includes both direct clinical and administrative functions in Inpatient treatment centers, Outpatient treatment programs, Group practices, and Corrections services. Steve has a long history in addiction counselor training, consulting, and

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32:21

Shedding Light on our Past to Pave the Way for Our...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/07/19

“Light is the symbol of truth.” – James Russell Lowell Although our past may include days of darkness, when we shed light on our past mistakes, we illuminate our future. By acknowledging our past, taking ownership of our mistakes, and bringing light to the darkness, we are able to pave the way for others to do the same. This week’s guest on Positive Recovery MD shares her recovery journey and how she encourages women to pursue a meaningful life worth living. Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are

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41:41

Learning to Forgive Yourself (to Forgive Others) with...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/07/05

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Joseph Gorordo. Joseph is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor who has been in substance abuse treatment since 2009. In long-term recovery since 2008, Joseph is also the Vice President of Business Development for Recovery Unplugged, Former President of the Austin Chapter of the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals, and current President-Elect for that same organization. In 2019, Joseph was awarded the Terry D. Hale

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41:39

Healing Past Traumas through Brain-Based Trauma...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/06/21

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Ava Profota, CSW-S, CSAT-S, CMAT-S. Ms. Profota is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT), certified multiple addictions therapist (CMAT), and supervisor for all three credentials. She practiced and supervised clinical services in a residential SUDs center for six years & treated multi-addictions and co-occurring diagnoses, and launched a clinical track for sex and love addiction & family of origin

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35:34

Checking Your Privilege to Overcome Generational...

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2022/06/07

This week, Dr. Jason Powers is joined by Tanya Kraege APSW, CSAC, MSW, CCAR Coach, CCAR Trainer, WICPS Trainer. Tanya is a Crisis Worker at Journey Mental Health and she is the Drug Poisoning Prevention Team Manager at Safe Communities MDC. She specializes in working with people with substance use challenges, women using substances during pregnancy, trauma, relationships, and mental health challenges. Tanya has worked in mental health and substance use for 14 years and currently oversees Recovery

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23:36

Everything is Relational with Jill Robin Payne, MA,...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/05/24

This week, Julie DeNofa is joined by Jill Robin Payne, MA, LPC-S, LCDC. Jill is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency counselor who is also Certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAGALA). She is also a Wife and Mother to her one son, Taylor, and resides in Houston, Texas, where she maintains her private practice. Jill is heard weekly on a local radio station commenting on the intersection of current events and social psychology. She also has appeared

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33:46

Breaking the Cycle of Chasing the Next High with...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/05/10

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Clifton Gillock, Co-Founder of KICPOPS, an award-winning ice popsicle company that uses locally sourced, healthy, and natural products. Aside from being a husband, a father to a new baby girl, and a business owner, Clifton is also an Executive Committee Board Member at Archway Academy and is in long-term recovery. Clifton shares with Dr. Powers and Julie how he got introduced to alcohol and opioids as a teenager and what eventually led to

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34:15

Bridging the Gap Between Mental and Behavioral Health...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/04/25

This week, Dr. Jason Powers is joined by George Youngblood, LCDC, ADCIII, CCS. George is the Chief Executive Officer at Teen and Family Services and the founding Board Chairman of the Association of Alternative Peer Groups. He has been successfully counseling adolescents and families for over twenty years and will celebrate 30 years of uninterrupted sobriety. George has provided training for the staff of several local school districts, including Spring Branch ISD, Katy ISD, and Houston ISD. He

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34:15

Helping Others Flourish in Recovery with Sheraz...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/04/12

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Sheraz Hassanein, Admissions Assistant at Positive Recovery Centers. Sheraz is an undergraduate student at the University of Alberta, graduating this year with a BA in Psychology and Sociology. She hopes to continue working in this field and pursue a Master's in counseling/clinical psychology this fall. A few interesting facts about Sheraz is that she was born in Egypt but raised in Canada and can speak three different languages. She is

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28:22

Being Fully Present and Connecting on a Molecular...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/03/29

This week, Dr. Jason Powers is joined by Stephen Cochran, Principal and Owner of Cochran Design Studio. For Stephen, a series of tumultuous events in his teen years set off the addictive gene that sent him spinning into chaos. At age 14, Stephen's mother committed suicide, and at age 16, Stephen got married and had a child. And one year later, his younger brother died in a car crash. Shortly thereafter, Stephen's wife filed for divorced and left him with his daughter. Stephen's solution to these

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30:52

Showing Up for Yourself to Show Up for Others with...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/03/15

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Peter Maldonado, a Houston Clinical Outreach Representative at Discovery Behavioral Health. Peter is in long-term recovery and hasn't had a drink or a drug since May 2, 2020. Although he was born in a small town in East Texas, Peter was always attracted to city life. Ironically, Peter was sent to a treatment center in Austin, Texas, where his recovery journey started. Austin is also where his career in Mental Health and Substance Use

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40:44

Self-Awareness and Self-Confidence Through Recovery...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/03/01

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Dow Hickam, Owner of Top Drawer Lingerie. Dow's journey to sobriety is a cautionary tale involving getting sober when he was 19 years old working a good program for several years. After celebrating four years of sobriety, Dow suffered a series of events and poor decision-making that ultimately led to a relapse in his 5th year of sobriety. Little did he know that he would spend the next seven years turned to a downward spiral that brought

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44:09

Letting the Light in with Heather Stokes

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/02/15

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Heather Ogburn Stokes, Founder, and CEO of Serenity Light Recovery, LLC. Topics Discussed: Overcoming the victim mindset and accepting the past to grow How sobriety allows us the gift to live life to the fullest Turning “anxiety” into “excitement” through recovery Why extending small acts of kindness can make the greatest impact Connect with Serenity Light Recovery: Website: https://serenitylightrecovery.com Facebook:

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40:17

Helping Individuals Overcome Opioid Withdrawal with...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/02/01

This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Navid Khodaparast, Chief Science Officer and Founder of Spark Biomedical. Dr. Khodaparast has a Ph.D. in Neurophysiology that focuses on using Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) to promote innate restorative brain plasticity and treat neurological disease. His research is considered foundational for the principle of target neuroplasticity training and has led to multiple VNS clinical trials for stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Khodaparast has over ten

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32:55

Creating a New Life Through Recovery with Kristin...

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/01/18

This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Kristin Landrum. Growing up in Lafayette, Louisiana, Kristin describes herself as a high-achieving student who made excellent grades and often joined the Gifted and Talented programs at school. However, despite her academic achievements, Kristin shares how her first experience with alcohol at only 11-years old at a friend's house spiraled into years of a drug and alcohol addiction. She shares how she was arrested for grand larceny after a

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41:42

Speaking to Inspire with Timothy Stewart

Positive Recovery MD ·

2022/01/04

This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Timothy Stewart. Timothy is a Speaker, Author, Coach at TalkManTalk.com and draws on his own experiences and specialized training to inspire others through his book and program, Free Yourself From Yourself. In addition to his work as a life coach and corporate trainer, Timothy regularly leads seminars and presentations geared toward audiences big and small on topics related to addiction, recovery, leadership, goal setting, and personal

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35:28

The Power of Forgiveness with Casey Romero

Positive Recovery MD ·

2021/12/21

This week, Dr. Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined with Casey Romero, Chief Relationships Officer and Co-Founder of Eleventh Dimension Solutions. Casey has over 15 years of experience in Western and Eastern Medicine, from Intensive Care and Hospice to Acupuncture and Energy Medicine. She has studied multiple spiritual philosophies and meditation practices alongside Buddhist monks and others. In her ongoing participation with Landmark Worldwide since 2012, she continues to discover the unique

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