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SMART Recovery® Podcast

SMART Recovery® Podcast, a library of talks on addiction from the leading self-empowering peer support recovery group in the world. Enjoy entertaining, thought-provoking discussion with experts in the field of science-based addiction treatment and recovery. SMART Recovery provides services for those overcoming addictions of all types.

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45:31

Is Addiction a Choice?

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2023/01/23

The question of an individual's ability to control a substance or behavioral addiction has been long-debated. More than 20 years ago Dr. Jeffrey Schaler made his stance clear in his book Addiction is a Choice. Dr. Schaler remains steadfast in his conclusion that addiction is a behavior and behaviors are choices. The existential therapist and former professor at both American and Johns Hopkins Universities continues writing, speaking and advocating against the medicalization of addiction today, and

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33:05

What Was Once Hidden is Now Exposed

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2023/01/06

Gee Matamoros' journey to recovery included some very dark passages. Now he travels a brighter road, and insists on enjoying life as much as possible. Fortunately for us, one of the things he enjoys most is spreading the word about SMART. In this podcast, Gee talks about: How his substance misuse and poor choices landed him in a psychiatric ward Why his life was everything to the extreme Walking the tight rope of his identity and doing what he was told Using substances to cover and sooth

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37:40

I’m Not the Go Along Guy; I’m the Self-Efficacy Guy

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/11/21

Dr. Stanton Peele is a lawyer, professor, psychologist, psychotherapist, and author. Of all of these titles, he’s probably best known as an advocate and pioneer in the addiction and treatment world. His new memoir, A Scientific Life on the Edge: My Lonely Quest to Change How We See Addiction, is his 16th book that tackles addiction issues. In this podcast, Stanton talks about: The reaction from when his first book, Love and Addiction, was published advocating a new way to conceptualize

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36:38

Becoming a Shadow of Myself

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/10/31

Johnny Allison’s substance use started as a way to cope with the trauma of war and chaos of military life. His recovery started as a way to become the soldier and person he knew he was and could be. Today, he is a Veteran, SMART Facilitator, and the Lead of the SMART UK Veterans Program. In this podcast, Johnny talks about: What motivated him to join the British Army The ties between his boxing career and serving in the military Why his substance use started and not understanding what was happening

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19:35

Coming to Your Own Conclusions About Alcohol

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/10/17

Years ago, Brett Macdonald and his friends had the time of their lives backpacking across Australia. After many conversations, they realized that heavy alcohol use had become a staple in their lives. This led them to creating a “sober competition” to see who could abstain from drinking the longest. From this, a global fundraising and awareness initiative was born. Brett is now the Managing Director of EzyRaise, a global fundraising platform, whose campaigns include Dry July Australia, Take on

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26:47

Is There a Magic Pill for Alcohol Addiction?

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/10/03

Katie Lain is the co-founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery, an organization that uses the Sinclair Method to help treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). Katie struggled a decade trying to get her drinking under control, but no programs or treatments worked. In searching the internet for answers, she found a TedX featuring Claudia Christian, How I Overcame Alcoholism, and thought what she was saying was too good to be true. Developed by Dr. David Sinclair, the Sinclair Method works by taking naltrexone,

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33:06

Providing Insights Others Couldn't See

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/09/26

September is National Recovery Month, but many advocates point out we can certainly recognize recovery year-round, including Keegan Wicks. He is the National Advocacy and Outreach Manager for Faces & Voices of Recovery. He works to ensure that the recovery spectrum of services is available and funded for anyone who needs them. In this podcast, Keegan talks about: Why it’s okay to say “Happy” Recovery Month How Recovery Month started and has changed throughout the years His personal journey with

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28:19

SMART Recovery & Government

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/09/08

David Koss, JD, is a member of the SMART Recovery Board of Directors and the Director of Government Relations. In his role as director, David monitors what the federal government is doing in terms of addiction and recovery legislation, and advocates for SMART and people with substance use disorders. David works directly with members of Congress to pass legislation that helps those with substance use disorders receive the care and treatment they need and deserve. For example, the recently passed

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34:42

Subtracting the Complications

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/08/18

SMART participant wellnessandhope( her screen name) says her “destruction of choice” started in her freshman year and continued throughout college. While her friends were graduating, she was in rehab. This was not how she thought her life was supposed to go. Eventually, though, it put her on a path to recovery and led to helping teens and young adults going through the same experiences. Today, wellnessandhope is a licensed mental health and addiction recovery counselor, working as a Project

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30:15

You Don't Have to Eat Carrot Sticks Every Day

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/08/04

Mercy Bell’s relationship with alcohol started in college as a way to thwart the uneasiness she felt inside. It led her to a “recovery or else” situation. She used multiple paths and experiences along her journey to recovery. Today, Mercy is the co-owner of Sober Voices and Sourcing Voices, with Alyssa Hart. Their mission is “to amplify and celebrate all voices and all experiences on the journey of recovery and mental health”, especially college students, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC. In this podcast, Mercy

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36:09

Pulling the Me's Into the Conversation

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/07/18

Alex Colyer realized she really didn’t know about addiction and recovery after losing her best friend Reed McGregor to an overdose in January 2021. To honor Reed’s memory and legacy, Alex started the Albertus Project, a nonprofit organization that is transforming the way the world views addiction. In this podcast, Alex talks about: Holding old, stigmatized views of addiction—without knowing the truth What Reed McGregor meant to so many people around the world How the world doesn’t show compassion

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27:51

Waiting for Someone to Show Up

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/07/05

Steve Kind of Mankato, Minnesota, is a SMART Facilitator and new SMART employee. His alcohol struggles began in high school and continued into adulthood. After his second DUI, he was about to lose everything, including his wife. Then an open-minded, forward-thinking counselor suggested he look into SMART as a new path to recovery. Now he is living his Life Beyond Addiction. In this podcast, Steve talks about: His struggle with alcohol addiction and the 12-Step recovery process How his views

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26:50

Secular Alternatives to 12-Step are Now the Law

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/06/14

Courts everywhere have mandated that secular, evidence-based addiction treatments, like SMART Recovery, must be offered to individuals as alternatives to 12-Step and other faith-based programs, if they so choose. Much of this is largely thanks to the tireless work of individuals like Sarah Levin. Sarah is founder and principal of Secular Strategies, a firm specializing in defending the separation of church and state, advocating for religious freedom for all, and empowering nonreligious

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30:35

Dr. Tom Horvath Reviews Dr. Nora Volkow’s Article

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/06/14

Dr. Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), recently published an article in Health Affairs Magazine that many in the recovery community consider “a game changer” in how it challenged received wisdom and old assumptions in the treatment of addicted individuals. In this interview, Dr. Tom Horvath, co-founder of SMART Recovery, assesses the article’s impact and how it may change the face of the recovery landscape forever.

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40:20

Video Game Addiction is REAL

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/06/14

Alex received his first video game station at the age of two. His love and eventual addiction to video gaming continued throughout his life. It wasn’t until recently that Alex found SMART Recovery, and has made positive changes to his life and began managing his problematic behavior. In this interview, Alex talks about: His dad buying him a VecTrex at two years old The progression of gaming systems and how the technology over time The “water cooler” conversations around new video games First

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39:47

The Journey to Becoming Yourself

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/06/02

Alicia Renegar is a Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach and SMART Facilitator in Columbus, Indiana. As a gay woman, she faced much adversity and discrimination throughout her life. She shares how she has turned this negativity into strength and is helping others on their path to recovery. In this podcast, she talks about: The challenges and discrimination she faced from administrators and peers during her school years How people’s fear of change impacts their decisions and attitudes towards

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42:14

Could it be Time to Decriminalize Drugs?

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/05/18

Maia Szalavitz is an award-winning, best-selling author and opinion writer, whose focus is on changing the narrative of addiction and recovery. Two of her books Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction and Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction, are among a long list of publications that address this issue. In this podcast, she talks about: Her New York Times opinion piece about Oregon decriminalizing drug possession How external

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37:25

Bridging the Gap Between Treatment and Recovery

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/04/25

Dr. Nora Volkow recently spoke to the SMART Recovery community about the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) holistic approach to helping those with substance use issues. As a follow up to that conversation, we talked with Dr. Wilson Compton, Deputy Director of NIDA and Dr. Will Aklin, Director of the Behavioral Therapy Development Program, about research on the health aspects and treatment of substance use disorders. In this podcast, they talk about: How their college professors got them

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32:14

A Trip to Psychedelic Summer Camp

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/03/23

Ted Perkins, aka the “Tips & Tools Guy” is a SMART facilitator and producer of our popular SMART Recovery video series including Tips & Tools for Recovery That Works, Life Beyond Addiction, Facilitator Spotlights, and more. A natural skeptic and avid humanist, he has always been open to ways to better himself, especially in his recovery. One way in which he’s done this is looking into the possible therapeutic value of psychedelic drugs. In this podcast he openly shares some of his experiences with

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28:28

Finding the Woman Connection

SMART Recovery® Podcast ·

2022/03/21

Loretta Billingsley has been working in the media industry since the 1980’s and still loves what she does to this day. Another thing she loves is facilitating the SMART Women’s meeting on Saturday mornings. Loretta knows the personal growth and connections formed during those meetings have help changed lives, and for that she is grateful. In this podcast, Loretta talks about: Being one of the pioneer women who started the women’s meeting Why the meeting has grown in popularity in the last year

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