Turning to Humor in Dark Times with Comedians Andy Huggins & Mike Peterson

What would your life look like if you strived to be 1% better each day? Imagine the compounded growth over time, transforming not just your physical well-being but your mental health, your relationships, and your approach to life's challenges. Our guests this week share how the small, incremental steps guide us toward becoming the best version of ourselves!

In this conversation, Dr. Powers is joined by Sean and Zach Pappert, AKA The MEEF Twins. MEEF stands for Motivating Everyone to Enjoy Fitness, and that's exactly what Sean and Zack plan to do! Sean and Zack want to help everyone around them feel good about their bodies and live a healthy lifestyle, both mentally and physically.

Their fitness journeys began on opposite sides of the eating spectrum. Through their own individual fitness journeys and the lessons they have learned along the way, they have become the best versions of themselves and want to inspire others to do the same. If you're looking to create small goals in your life to achieve big achievements, then this episode is for you!

Topics Discussed:

• What it's like to be on opposite ends of the disordered eating spectrum

• Why we need to open the discussion around mental health 

• Having a "pennies in the bank" mindset

• Overcoming intimidation in the gym

• Re-writing your story to create a healthier future

Connect with the MEEF Twins:

• Website: https://meeffitness.com 

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/meeffitness/ 

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Want to receive the daily Positive Intervention from Dr. Powers’ Positive Recovery Daily Guide? Subscribe here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery.

About Positive Recovery Centers:

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional, positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

• Call: 877-476-2743

• Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006

• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 

• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 

• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

Addiction. Sobriety. Relapse. Shame… repeat. Sound familiar? If you’re caught in the throes of addiction, odds are you’ve been here before. For many of us, the shame cycle keeps us locked in our addiction. The problem with shame is that it warps our understanding of guilt and takes it a step further by making us feel like we’re a bad person rather than simply making a bad decision. But we want to remind you that there is a way out. There is a path toward healing.

In this conversation, Dr. Powers is once again joined by George Joseph, CEO of Positive Recovery Centers, as they discuss the importance of continued treatment on the recovery journey, why relapse doesn’t mean you’re broken, and the personal growth it takes in asking for help. 

The biggest takeaway from this powerful conversation? That you’re not alone in this journey and that there are people willing to lend a helping hand because they’ve been there. You’re not too far gone, and you’re not broken - your disease of addiction just makes you think you are. There is hope, and there is freedom on the other side of sobriety. 

If you’re ready to break the shame cycle, then this episode is for you!

Topics Discussed:

• Dispelling common myths behind addiction 

• Releasing shame around relapse and asking for help

• Why community matters for a successful recovery

• Recognizing addiction as a disease and treating it accordingly 

• Spreading hope and freedom through personal testimony 

Connect with us on Social:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverymd/ 

• FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/positiverecoverymd/

• FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 

• TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiverecoverycenter 

• YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Additional Links: 

Want to receive the daily Positive Intervention from Dr. Powers’ Positive Recovery Daily Guide? Subscribe here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery.

About Positive Recovery Centers:

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional, positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

• Call: 877-476-2743

• Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006

• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 

• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/

• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/

Struggling with addiction can often leave us feeling unworthy of love, isolated on a path marred by our past mistakes. However, this perception couldn't be more misguided. The reality is that no matter our past actions or who we were, embarking on a journey toward self-love can be the most transformative experience. 

In this official Season 2 launch of Positive Recovery MD, we're thrilled to welcome back George Joseph, CEO of Positive Recovery Centers, alongside our host, Dr. Jason Powers.

As they discuss the critical choice of self-love and compassion over the burdens of shame and guilt, Dr. Powers shares a powerful message that for people with an addiction, it's about the journey of feeling worthy enough for self-love and to be able to accept love.

While self-love may be the hardest challenge we've yet faced and the hardest thing to ask of others, George reminds us that love is a profound healer. Love grants us the strength to forgive ourselves, surpass our self-imposed limitations, and forge meaningful connections with others.

From the warmth of self-love to the challenges of emotional growth, this episode unpacks the role of love in overcoming addiction and cultivating a healthier, happier life.

Topics Discussed:

• The internal work required to overcome self-sabotage

• Why you need self-compassion to overcome guilt and shame

• How drug and alcohol addiction inhibit the ability for love to grow

• The risk of vulnerability (and the bravest question you can ask)

Connect with us on Social:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverymd/ 

• FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/positiverecoverymd/

• FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 

• TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@positiverecoverycenter 

• YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

Additional Links:

Want to receive the daily Positive Intervention from Dr. Powers’ Positive Recovery Daily Guide? Subscribe here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery.

About Positive Recovery Centers:

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional, positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

If you or someone you know needs addiction treatment, please visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help!

• Call: 877-476-2743

• Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006

• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 

• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 

• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

 

Have you ever had someone light the flame of greatness within you? You know, that person who seems to have the magical power of mirroring your strengths back at you even when you can't see them in yourself? If you've ever had the fortune of having someone like that, then you know the kind of power that holds. When people constantly empower us and remind us of our strengths, we feel confident in who we are. This week's guest has the gift of helping others follow their curiosity and passion in a way that allows them to recognize their greatest strengths.

 

Andrew Soren is an ICF-certified coach through the Co-Active Training Institute and is the Founder and CEO of Eudaimonic by Design, a global network of facilitators, coaches, and advisors who share a passion for well-being and believe organizations must be designed to enable it. Together they harness the best of scholarship and years of experience to advise organizations and design systems that unlock potential and bring out the best in people. 

 

For the past 20 years, Andrew has worked with some of the most recognized brands, non-profits, and public sector teams to co-create values-based cultures, develop positive leadership, and design systems that empower people to be their best. From marketing and human resources to brand revitalization, leadership development, and co-creating a high-performance culture, Andrew has a knack for business leadership and nurturing relationships. 

 

By applying positive psychology and finding gratitude every day, Andrew can help people figure out their own path in life. Who is Andrew at his best? Helping others become their very best. 

 

Topics Discussed:

• The power of appreciating the awe and wonder around us

• Unlocking your greatest potential to become your best self

• How practicing Positive Psychology helps us recognize greatness

• Implementing gratitude in your daily routine

• How to cultivate and nurture positive relationships
  
  

To purchase your very own Positive Recovery Quality Connection Cards, simply email us at store@positiverecovery.com today!

 

Connect with Andrew on Social:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsoren/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewmsoren

Connect with us on Social:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 

• Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverymd/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 

• Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743

• Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006

• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 

• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 

• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

Dr. Jason Powers is the Addiction Medicine Specialist, Creator of Positive Recovery, and the Host of Positive Recovery MD podcast. This podcast will inspire and motivate its listeners and provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

 

True or false: Positive feelings towards aging can increase your life by up to 8 years longer. Our guest from Wyoming is practically shouting from the rooftops, "IT'S TRUE!". If you blame things on your age and feel diminished in your daily living, it can literally shorten your life. The secret to embracing getting older? Surrounding yourself with solid relationships, practicing gratitude, and admiring the modern miracles of life.

 

Deborah Healy Hammons, Consultant, Creative Writer, former PBS TV Producer, and former Minority Whip for the Wyoming House of Representatives, has a knack for seeing beauty all around her, even in mundane tasks. In our conversation, Deborah likened driving in rush-hour traffic to seeing a flock of birds communicating in sync. We may all have our own responsibilities and meetings to attend, we’re all genuinely heading in the same direction, same flow of traffic. 

 

She even shares her love for having a real, live person helping her check out at the grocery store over scanning at the self-checkout line because it allows her to bond with the person standing before her. When people generally try to avoid such arduous tasks, Deborah fully embraces them. 

 

When it comes to living happier, more fulfilling lives, Deborah shares that appreciating the world's beauty allows us to cultivate a positive mindset and embrace the joy of living in the moment. And while we can't stop the world from turning and stop ourselves from getting older, we can simply age gracefully. 

 

Topics Discussed:

• How to implement positive aging 

• The relationship between our feelings and how they contribute to  longevity 

• Creating a healthy environment to thrive 

• The importance of social networks and connecting with others

• Why we want to feel valued (and how to value others)

• How driving in traffic is like a flock of birds in communication.

• Learning to admire modern miracles of life
  
  

To purchase your very own Positive Recovery Quality Connection Cards, simply email us at store@positiverecovery.com today!

 

Connect with us on Social!:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 

• Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverymd/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 

• Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743

• Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006

• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 

• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 

• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and Creator of Positive Recovery, host the Positive Recovery MD podcast. This podcast will inspire and motivate its listeners and provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

 

Honoring people with love and respect has always been one of Julie DeNofa’s greatest strengths. Serving as the President and original partner in the creation of Positive Recovery Centers and the Co-Host of Positive Recovery MD, it’s evident that Julie has always been passionate about seeing others thrive in recovery. With over 25 years of experience helping families recover from substance use disorder, it’s no secret that Julie truly has a heart for people. 

 

In this conversation, Dr. Powers chats with Julie about her career path, from psychiatric nursing to nurturing families, and what it means to find deeper meaning and connection with others. 

 

When asked, “Who are you at your best?”, Julie shares a heartfelt moment between her and a loved one battling fear and uncertainty after facing a sudden loss. By simply honoring them at that moment and unconventionally showcasing love, Julie was able to help her loved one find peace and healing. It’s no secret that Julie has an entirely selfless and giving heart, even if it means putting her own struggles aside. She truly exemplifies what it means to nurture others. 

 

And while many joys come from helping others, Julie will tell you that her greatest joys in life, above all else, are her three children.

Topics Discussed:

• Difference between Risk vs. Protective factors 
• Understanding addiction as a family disease
• Viewing spirituality as an inter-connectedness with the world 
• Helping families find connection and healing through recovery
• Letting yourself be loved
  
  

To purchase your very own Positive Recovery Quality Connection Cards, simply email us at store@positiverecovery.com today!

Connect with us on Social!:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Podcast Instagram:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery, host the Positive Recovery MD podcast. This podcast will inspire and motivate its listeners and provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

It’s a brand new year, so what better time to introduce a brand new season of Positive Recovery MD? To kick off 2023, we are flipping the script and have a surprise host in store for you!

You may know Dr. Jason Powers, M.D., MAPP, as the creator of the Positive Recovery approach, the Chief Medical Officer at Positive Recovery Centers, the Author of Positive Recovery Daily Guide, and the Co-Host of Positive Recovery MD. But this week, Dr. Powers is switching seats as George Joseph, CEO of Positive Recovery Centers, takes on the role of Podcast Host to interview Dr. Powers about his life, career, and heart behind serving others. 

Dr. Jason Powers resides in Houston with his wife and three children and is a member of the Editorial Board of Addiction Prevention and Treatment Magazine. He has also blogged for Huffington Post and Psychology Today and is also the Author of When the Servant Becomes the Master, an A-to-Z guide to all things related to addiction. Dr. Powers is board-certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine and received a Masters in Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Powers has been recognized as one of Houston’s “Top Doctors” 6 times by H Texas Magazine and was awarded the Compassion Award by Sierra Tucson. 

Throughout their discussion, George and Dr. Powers discuss the importance of creating a culture of service, the power of positive psychology, and the interconnectedness of human connection (and our beloved pets!).

Topics Discussed:

• The gift of meeting people where they’re at and speaking their language
• Why effective communication is key to building quality relationships
• The heart behind “Making Everything Matter”
• Recognizing love and connection as the opposite of addiction
• What it means to create meaning in life and not of life
• Defining Spirituality as “searching for the sacred in all things”
  
  

To purchase your very own Positive Recovery Quality Connection Cards, email us at store@positiverecovery.com today!

Dr. Powers’ Current Book Recommendations:

• American Dirt: https://www.amazon.com/American-Dirt-Novel-Jeanine-Cummins/dp/1250209765 

• A Gentleman in Moscow: https://www.amazon.com/Gentleman-Moscow-Novel-Amor-Towles/dp/0670026190

 

Connect with us on Social!:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery, host the Positive Recovery MD podcast. This podcast will inspire and motivate its listeners and provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery Centers:

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

A common misconception about recovery and living life sober is that you can’t have any fun without substance use, especially during the Holiday season. But that certainly couldn’t be further from the truth! We’d argue that the holidays are even more fun sober. You can wake up feeling guilt-free, cherish the memories from the night before, and there’s no dreaded hangover. 

 

Looking to ring in the New Year and begin 2023 on the right foot? Then you’re in for a real treat as our guests, Sarah Bolton and Bree Brown, Co-Founders of Sober Eve, Houston’s ONLY Soper Pop-Up Night Club, share with us how to embrace New Year’s Eve without the temptation of champagne being passed to you at midnight. 

 

Bree Brown, Co-Founder of Sober Eve, has worked in the behavioral health industry since 2015. Her passion for the work has only multiplied over the years. Beginning in mental health primary treatment, she has now focused on Co-occurring treatment and helping connect communities to much-needed resources.

 

You may remember Sarah Bolton on Episode 25, where she talked about How to Master the Gift of Giving. Sarah sits on the Board of Directors for the Houston Chapter of the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals and is also the chair of the Spectrum Conference. Sarah has worked in business development for both local and national treatment centers and has also facilitated Mindful Art Programs for residential treatment centers. Now, she’s back to share the incredible work she and Bree are doing with Sober Eve. Be sure to reserve your spot on New Year’s Eve. We can’t wait to see you there! 

 

BUY YOUR TICKET HERE! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sobereve-htx-tickets-444332118327?fbclid=IwAR1466MFK9u5ETijgaYlu_dEYmHTcbkhGAifr-Au7OVa_LY4EsdUnqhGPQ8 

 

Topics Discussed:

• The strength of eaning into difficult decisions rather than avoiding them
• Finding ways to connect with others through recovery
• Learning how to have fun on New Year’s Eve without alcohol 
• How setting clear, healthy boundaries strengthens your relationships
• Showing up as your best self - boldly and authentically 

 

Resources:

• LEARN MORE ABOUT Sober Eve: https://sobereve.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberevehtx/ 
• KHOU*11 Sober Eve Segment: https://www.khou.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-houston/houstons-only-sober-pop-up-night-club-can-get-your-year-off-to-a-healthier-start/285-22b4a270-ff31-4978-aa43-82c9d1930a9e 
• The Loved Ones Left Behind (Nonprofit): https://thelovedonesleftbehind.com/ 
• Throwback to Ep. 25: https://open.spotify.com/episode/020EB9lqRXbJCkUZ9ooivl

 

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. 

 

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. 

 

To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by returning guest Casey Arrillaga, LMSW, LCDC. Casey is the Co-Host of the Addiction and the Family podcast, a Counselor at InMindOut Emotional Wellness Center, and a Therapist at Windmill Wellness Ranch. Casey is also the Author of two books, “Spirituality for People Who Hate Spirituality” and “Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions.”

With years of experience working with people of all kinds who have trouble using substances or behaviors compulsively, Casey helps them find healing from personality disorders, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and uncomfortable behaviors. He also has helped thousands of families heal and grow together through his podcast and by conducting hundreds of family workshops. 

Casey comes with a positive, strengths-based approach that helps everyone involved see that they are good people struggling with difficult conditions. Casey believes everyone deserves relief from that struggle, and he takes joy in assisting others to learn to heal, grow, and ultimately soar. 

Topics Discussed:

• Breaking down spiritual transformation outside of a religious lens
• Recognizing a sense of connection greater than ourselves
• How spirituality can provide us hope and healing through recovery 
• Redefining spirituality for those who aren’t spiritual
• Bringing people together through community

 

Connect with Casey Arrillaga:

• Website: https://www.recoverytreemedia.com/
• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Spirituality-People-Who-Hate-Primer/dp/1737981521

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• Podcast Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg  

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. 

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. 

To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

About Positive Recovery Centers:

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

Emotions are a central part of how we operate day-to-day. It’s in our human nature to feel emotional and be sensitive to different aspects of life. We all have strong feelings, and sometimes, we don't know what to do with them. Our guest today shares how to manage these strong emotions and feelings in a healthy way. 

 

This week, we are talking with Arlina Allen, Life & Recovery Coach, Founder of Sober Life School, and Host of the award-winning Recovery podcast, “The ODAAT Chat Podcast.” Arlina has been sober since 4/23/94, married for 25 years, and is a mother of two amazing boys. 

Her class "Reinvent-How To Rebuild Self-Esteem & End Self-Sabotage" is being taught to those who've suffered from low self-esteem, codependency, workaholism, and many other issues. It is also being taught in the CA and AZ Prison Systems to help provide healthy coping skills to inmates before they are released.

In this episode, Arlina shares her personal recovery journey and how she was able to find freedom in expressing her emotions in a healthy way. We discuss why living in guilt and shame is detrimental to the recovery journey and how to shift our mindset around our past experiences. Arlina also shares the importance of gratitude and how it allows us to be present with our emotions.

Topics Discussed

• The various feelings and emotions those in recovery face 
• How to manage “big feelings” in a healthy way 
• The importance of resolving resentment to live a life of empathy and compassion 
• Learning to live a meaningful life outside of guilt and shame
• Why the positive intention of gratitude and love leads to a fulfilling love 

Connect with Arlina Allen 

• Website: http://www.soberlifeschool.com 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/odaatchat 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odaatchat/ 

 

Additional Resources

• Reinvent Self-Esteem Course http://www.selfesteemcourse.com
• The ODAAT Chat Podcast http://www.odaatchat.com

Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/ 
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/

• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/ 

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg 

 

Contact Positive Recovery Centers:

 

If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. 

 

• Call: 877-476-2743
• Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006
• Website: https://positiverecovery.com 
• Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/ 
• FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/ 

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About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:

 

The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery. 

 

This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life. 

 

To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.

 

About Positive Recovery Centers:

 

Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network. 

 

Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.