In this episode, Alex chats with Adrienne Miller of WFS about what the recovery group has to offer and how women can discover a happy 'New Life' in recovery.
Join Alex as she sits down with Brendan Little who serves as the First Policy Director at Boston Mayor’s Office of Recovery Services to discuss his experience establishing the office, what he is up to now, and how Massachusetts may spend the millions of dollars from the state’s lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Dr. Ripperda, Addiction Medicine & Family Medicine Doctor, joins Alex to discuss his experience in the field, why he chose this path, and how medication-assisted treatment is saving lives.
Join Alex as she dives into a conversation with Maia Szalavitz on harm reduction, some truths and myths about addiction, and what we can do to combat disinformation.
In this episode, Alex talks with Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) certified clinician, Patrick Doyle, about how you can best support a loved one suffering from addiction by changing your behavior and attitudes. Alex and Patrick also collaborated on a CRAFT resource available on albertusprooject.org.
On this episode, Alex chats with Donnie Otero, better known as 'thatcrazysubguy' on TikTok, who shares his story of addiction and recovery and how is using his platform to inspire others to make a change.
In this episode, Alex sits down with Rich Clune, Captain of the Toronto Marlies hockey team to discuss his documentary 'Hi, My Name is Dicky' which discusses his life on and off the ice and his battle with addiction. You can stream his documentary on 'Prime'now!
Join Alex as she chats with Dr. Ben Boyce, host of the Dr. Junkie podcast and author of 'Dr. Junkie: One Man's Story Addiction & Crime That Will Change Everything You Know About the War on Drugs'. The two discuss some of the science behind addiction, addiction education, and more!
Alex chats with her friend, Chelsea Pegues, host of the Stiicky Eddie podcast on the special relationship she shared with her father and the real life implications of losing him to addiction. The two discuss creating podcasts in honor of their loved ones in an effort to educate others. Check out the Stiicky Eddie podcast, where Chelsea talks about the duality addiction creates and how to navigate this landscape, on any of your streaming platforms now!
Join Alex as she chats with Amy Guerrero, Founder of Thrive in Recovery, where she provides personalized coaching to help heal your relationships, love your work, and live sober with confidence.
Join Alex as she speaks to State Outreach Director, Michael Hooper, to learn more about what SMART Recovery is, what is has to offer, and how it differs from 12 step programs.
Join Alex as she speaks to one of LifeRing's Board Members, Mary Beth O'Connor to learn more about what LifeRing Secular Recovery is, what is has to offer, and how it differs from 12 step programs.
On this special episode of Tapping into the Human, Alex's sister, Jara joins the podcast to talk about her struggles with depression and anxiety and how family members can best support their loved ones.
Join Alex as she chats with Grammy-nominated composer, Russell Howard on music, fame, and his recovery journey.
On this episode of Tapping into the Human, Alex is joined by Jessie Dunleavy, author of "Cover my Dreams in Ink" and an advocate for drug policy reform. The two discuss the story of her son, Paul, and his struggles with addiction in an unjust 'justice' system. Jessie and Alex highlight the need for lawmakers to place focus on evidence-based treatment and strategies that will reduce the risk of overdose vs the outdated laws that currently exist. Pick up your copy of "Cover my Dreams" on amazon here.
Join Alex and Dr. Vera Tarman on the science of food addiction and why we use food for comfort. Learn more about how and why this addiction is not perceived the same way as other addictions.
Alex talks with Sam Anthony, a professional speaker, personal trainer and lifestyle coach about his journey with recovery and the hard truths of his setbacks. The two also discuss his new book and the process of writing it with his wife. Look for Sam's book, Just Don't Die: One Couple's True Story of Overcoming A Battle With Depression, Addiction and Suicidal Behavior on Amazon today!
On this special episode, Alex and one of her best friends, Annalisa Turner, tell all about growing up, friendships, and mental health.
