Talking Addiction & Recovery

Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast is the follow-up to the book "Addiction & Recovery" by author and clinician Andrew J. Schreier. This podcast explores discussions regarding important issues related to addiction and recovery. Information you learn here is not typical of what you will find in academic textbooks and resources; and comes from the experiences of a clinical supervisor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and licensed professional counselor and the work with individuals and others involved in this field. Listen as guests join the show and cover a wide range of topics looking to educate individuals, families, communities, organizations, institutions, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone else impacted by addiction and recovery. Content is not intended to be treatment and is not affiliated with any specific group.

Talking Addiction & Recovery is a health podcast hosted by Andrew J. Schreier, with 186 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Andrew J. Schreier hosts Talking Addiction & Recovery, a health show with 186 episodes published.

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  Episode #185

  Episode 185: More Than Highs and Lows: Bipolar Disorder & Reclaiming Identity (featuring Louise Barnett)

  Sep 28, 202649 min

  Bipolar disorder is often portrayed as dramatic swings between mania and depression, but the reality is far more nuanced. Louise Barnett joins this episode to discuss her upcoming memoir, Tainted Love: A Bipolar Memoir, releasing October 6th. Louise shares her deeply personal 15-year journey living with undiagnosed Bipolar I Disorder, the ways she attempted to quiet the storm in her mind through self-sabotage and substance use, and the long road toward diagnosis, acceptance, and healing. This conversation explores identity, recovery, relationships, and the courage required to tell the truth about our experiences. Whether you live with bipolar disorder, support someone who does, or work in mental health or addiction treatment, this episode offers insight, hope, and a reminder that healing often begins with honest conversation. About the Guest Louise Barnett, author of Tainted Love: A Bipolar Memoir, is a Jay Shetty–certified life coach, and host of the Unmasking Sobriety & Mental Health podcast. Living with Bipolar I and sober since 2021, she writes and speaks about the gray areas of mental illness, addiction, relationships, and identity. Her work explores the complexity of recovery and the courage it takes to live honestly, imperfectly, and out loud after years of masking and self-destruction. Based in Colorado, Louise is dedicated to her mission of “creating survival guides out of our collective stories.” Links: Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/louisedbarnett/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisedbarnett/ https://www.facebook.com/Louisedbarnett http://tiktok.com/@louisedbarnett Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmasking-sobriety-and-mental-health/id1652740406 Website: https://www.louisebarnett.com/ E-mail: hello@louisebarnett.com Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcast visit www.andrewjschreier.com To inquire being a guest on the podcast or sponsorship opportunities you can e-mail hello@andrewjschreier.com The podcast is also a platform for FREE continuing education. Licensed and certified professionals are able to listen to select episodes at no cost. Listen to an episode. Take a quiz. Complete an eval. Earn a certificate. Learn more at www.andrewjschreier.com/continuing-education Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast is the follow-up to the book "Addiction & Recovery" by author and clinician Andrew J. Schreier. This podcast explores discussions regarding important issues related to addiction and recovery. Information you learn here is not typical of what you will find in academic textbooks and resources; and comes from the experiences of a clinical supervisor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and licensed professional counselor and the work with individuals and others involved in this field. Listen as guests join the show and cover a wide range of topics looking to educate individuals, families, communities, organizations, institutions, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone else impacted by addiction and recovery. Content is not intended to be treatment and is not affiliated with any specific group.

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  Episode #182

  Episode 182: EMDR and the Future of Healing (featuring Paul Schulte)

  Sep 7, 202647 min

  Paul Schulte, EMDR specialist and former finance executive, explores the growing role of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in treating trauma, PTSD, addiction, and other mental health concerns. Drawing from his experience working with clients across multiple countries and languages, Paul explains how EMDR seeks to help individuals process traumatic memories that may remain emotionally unresolved. He discusses why he believes EMDR offers advantages over traditional talk therapy for many trauma-related conditions and predicts that its use will continue to expand significantly in the coming years. The conversation explores the neuroscience behind trauma, including the relationship between emotional and cognitive processing, and how EMDR aims to help individuals integrate difficult experiences into a coherent personal narrative. Paul describes recurring themes he has observed among clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, noting similarities in emotional healing processes across languages and countries. The discussion also examines the role of grief, self-forgiveness, acceptance, and recovery from shame in trauma treatment. Paul shares his work supporting mental health professionals in Ukraine following the Russian invasion, including training psychologists to address the anticipated wave of trauma-related disorders among soldiers and civilians. These experiences contributed to the development of the iMover app, a digital platform designed to increase access to EMDR-based interventions. Available in multiple languages, the app includes programs addressing PTSD, addiction, burnout, sexual trauma, and recovery from narcissistic relationships. The episode concludes with a broader conversation about hope, resilience, and the belief that healing remains possible even after profound trauma. About the Guest Paul Schulte is a certified EMDR therapist and addiction counselor based in Barcelona, Spain. He spent 22 years as an international banker across Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore before retraining through UCLA's School of Family Medicine. Over the past two decades he has helped hundreds of people recover from trauma, PTSD, addiction, sexual abuse, narcissistic abuse, and burnout. He has written five books on mental health, taught at eleven universities across four continents, and last year spent two months in Kyiv training fifty Ukrainian Army psychologists in EMDR while working directly with soldiers and refugees. He recently developed imover, an app offering self-guided EMDR audio sessions for people who cannot easily access a therapist. He has been sober for 21 years. Links: Website: https://emdrbypaul.com imover app: https://apps.apple.com/app/imover-emdr/id6763722061 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_schulte_emdr Psychreg article: https://www.psychreg.org/wall-street-war-zones-therapist-bringing-emdr-your-smartphone/ Contact: paul@emdrbypaul.com Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcast visit www.andrewjschreier.com To inquire being a guest on the podcast or sponsorship opportunities you can e-mail hello@andrewjschreier.com The podcast is also a platform for FREE continuing education. Licensed and certified professionals are able to listen to select episodes at no cost. Listen to an episode. Take a quiz. Complete an eval. Earn a certificate. Learn more at www.andrewjschreier.com/continuing-education Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast is the follow-up to the book "Addiction & Recovery" by author and clinician Andrew J. Schreier. This podcast explores discussions regarding important issues related to addiction and recovery. Information you learn here is not typical of what you will find in academic textbooks and resources; and comes from the experiences of a clinical supervisor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and licensed professional counselor and the work with individuals and others involved in this field. Listen as guests join the show and cover a wide range of topics looking to educate individuals, families, communities, organizations, institutions, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone else impacted by addiction and recovery. Content is not intended to be treatment and is not affiliated with any specific group.

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  Episode #181

  Episode 181: War Boys: Generational Trauma, Survival, and the Stories We Inherit (featuring Jason Prokowiew)

  Aug 31, 20261h 2m

  What happens when we finally ask the questions we've been carrying for decades? Jason Prokowiew joins us to discuss his powerful memoir, War Boys: A Father and Son Memoir . The book explores Jason's journey of interviewing his father about surviving childhood under Nazi occupation during World War II and the lasting impact those experiences had on generations that followed. Jason shares how a series of recorded conversations with his father evolved into a unique "braided memoir" that intertwines wartime survival with present-day reflections on family, identity, and healing. Together, we explore the complexities of generational trauma, the difference between surviving and thriving, and why understanding our family histories can help us better understand ourselves. The conversation also examines the challenges of having difficult conversations with loved ones, the importance of patience and support when exploring family stories, and how narratives continue to evolve long after they are first told. Whether you work in behavioral health, are interested in trauma and resilience, or have ever wondered about the untold stories within your own family, this episode offers valuable insights into the power of listening and connection. About the Guest Jason Prokowiew received the PEN America/Jean Stein Grant for Literary Oral History and a Fulbright Scholar Award for War Boys . His writing has appeared in The North American Review, The Guardian, Salon, Roxane Gay's "The Audacity," and on WORLD Channel's Stories from the Stage, where his piece "Sing" is the most watched in the show's history. He's received support from Bread Loaf, Tin House, Ragdale, and the Mass Cultural Council. He lives on a lake in Massachusetts with his husband Dave and their greyhound Champ. Links: https://www.jasonwprokowiew.com/ www.warboysbook.com https://www.instagram.com/jasonprokowiew/ https://bsky.app/profile/jasonprokowiew.bsky.social https://www.amazon.com/War-Boys-Father-Son-Memoir/dp/1949487709 Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcast visit www.andrewjschreier.com To inquire being a guest on the podcast or sponsorship opportunities you can e-mail hello@andrewjschreier.com The podcast is also a platform for FREE continuing education. Licensed and certified professionals are able to listen to select episodes at no cost. Listen to an episode. Take a quiz. Complete an eval. Earn a certificate. Learn more at www.andrewjschreier.com/continuing-education Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast is the follow-up to the book "Addiction & Recovery" by author and clinician Andrew J. Schreier. This podcast explores discussions regarding important issues related to addiction and recovery. Information you learn here is not typical of what you will find in academic textbooks and resources; and comes from the experiences of a clinical supervisor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and licensed professional counselor and the work with individuals and others involved in this field. Listen as guests join the show and cover a wide range of topics looking to educate individuals, families, communities, organizations, institutions, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone else impacted by addiction and recovery. Content is not intended to be treatment and is not affiliated with any specific group.

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  Episode #180

  Episode 180: Courage for Life: Finding Confidence, Hope, and Joy Through Faith (featuring Ann White)

  Aug 24, 20261h 2m

  What does courage really mean? Many people think courage means being fearless, but Ann White offers a different perspective: courage is taking a necessary risk and trusting God with the outcome. In this episode of the Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast, we sit down with Ann White, founder and CEO of Courage for Life, to discuss her personal journey from fear-based decision-making to a life grounded in faith, confidence, and hope. Ann shares how her own healing process led to the development of the Seven Steps to Courage and the creation of a ministry that now serves individuals in prisons, addiction treatment settings, churches, and communities around the world. The conversation explores the relationship between courage, vulnerability, and healing. We discuss how courage is required not only to face our own struggles but also to show up for others with compassion, acceptance, and understanding. Ann also shares her Four Foundations of Health framework, highlighting the interconnected roles of emotional, spiritual, relational, and physical well-being. Whether you're navigating recovery, supporting a loved one, working in a helping profession, or seeking greater confidence in your own life, this episode offers practical insights and encouragement for taking the next step forward. Join us for an inspiring conversation about hope, healing, and the courage to move forward one step at a time. About the Guest Ann White is an internationally known author, speaker, and passionate Bible teacher. She founded her global ministry, Courage For Life, out of a calling to share with others how God and His Word brought restoration to her life and marriage. Having personally experienced God’s grace, salvation, and the life-changing power of the Bible, Ann’s desire is to extend this same love, mercy, and encouragement to others, so they too may be reconciled to God. Ann is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her family reside in Belleair Shores, FL. Links: Email: awhite@courageforlife.org Website: https://courageforlife.org/ann-white/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GodGivesCourage/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annwhitecfl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CourageForLife Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcast visit www.andrewjschreier.com To inquire being a guest on the podcast or sponsorship opportunities you can e-mail hello@andrewjschreier.com The podcast is also a platform for FREE continuing education. Licensed and certified professionals are able to listen to select episodes at no cost. Listen to an episode. Take a quiz. Complete an eval. Earn a certificate. Learn more at www.andrewjschreier.com/continuing-education Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast is the follow-up to the book "Addiction & Recovery" by author and clinician Andrew J. Schreier. This podcast explores discussions regarding important issues related to addiction and recovery. Information you learn here is not typical of what you will find in academic textbooks and resources; and comes from the experiences of a clinical supervisor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and licensed professional counselor and the work with individuals and others involved in this field. Listen as guests join the show and cover a wide range of topics looking to educate individuals, families, communities, organizations, institutions, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone else impacted by addiction and recovery. Content is not intended to be treatment and is not affiliated with any specific group.

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  Episode #179

  Episode 179: Building a Life Worth Living in Gambling Recovery (featuring Sal Guarino)

  Aug 17, 202653 min

  What does recovery look like beyond simply stopping a behavior? Sal Guarino, recovery coach, community engagement specialist with eVive, and longtime advocate for gambling recovery explores that question with us. Sal shares his personal journey from cocaine and gambling addiction to a career dedicated to helping others find hope, purpose, and lasting recovery. The conversation explores the often-overlooked connection between stimulant use and gambling addiction, Sal's evolution from a traditional 12-step approach to a more forward-looking recovery coaching model, and the importance of helping people reconnect with their strengths, goals, and dreams. We also discuss how technology can play a positive role in recovery through platforms like eVive, which provides daily support, peer connection, accountability, and encouragement for individuals looking to stop or manage their gambling. Whether you're a clinician, person in recovery, family member, or someone interested in behavioral health, this episode offers practical insights into how recovery approaches can work together to help people not only survive—but thrive. About the Guest Sal Guarino is the Co-founder of The Recovery Partners and a Community Engagement Specialist with the Evive Community, where he helps individuals and families affected by gambling addiction through recovery coaching, family support, and long-term recovery planning. After overcoming his own struggles with gambling addiction, Sal turned his lived experience into a mission to help others build meaningful, connected, gambling-free lives rooted in honesty, accountability, and personal growth. Known for his direct yet compassionate approach, he speaks openly about the hidden emotional and financial toll of gambling addiction and the possibility of lasting recovery. Links: Website: https://www.therecoverypartners.com/ https://www.salguarino.com/ Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salguarino/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@therecoverypartners Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therecoverypartners Contact Sal@therecoverypartners.com Support the show Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast. To learn more about the podcast visit www.andrewjschreier.com To inquire being a guest on the podcast or sponsorship opportunities you can e-mail hello@andrewjschreier.com The podcast is also a platform for FREE continuing education. Licensed and certified professionals are able to listen to select episodes at no cost. Listen to an episode. Take a quiz. Complete an eval. Earn a certificate. Learn more at www.andrewjschreier.com/continuing-education Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast is the follow-up to the book "Addiction & Recovery" by author and clinician Andrew J. Schreier. This podcast explores discussions regarding important issues related to addiction and recovery. Information you learn here is not typical of what you will find in academic textbooks and resources; and comes from the experiences of a clinical supervisor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and licensed professional counselor and the work with individuals and others involved in this field. Listen as guests join the show and cover a wide range of topics looking to educate individuals, families, communities, organizations, institutions, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone else impacted by addiction and recovery. Content is not intended to be treatment and is not affiliated with any specific group.

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