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Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery

Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers

Hear what leading addiction and recovery experts are talking about—addiction trends, topics and challenges as well as research, practices and advances that point the most promising way forward. Author and recovery advocate William C. Moyers serves as host of this thought-provoking interview series, brought to you by the renowned Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Listen in on Moyers' conversations with his colleagues who work at the forefront of addiction treatment, recovery and prevention, including noted clinicians, researchers, academics and other thought leaders. With equal parts information and inspiration, Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery opens the door to help, healing and hope.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery - Reckoning with Your Addict Self: Listening to Your Inner Dialogue
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01/23/19 • 14 min

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Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery - Reckoning with Your Addict Self: Acknowledging the Ongoing Struggle
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01/23/19 • 14 min

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Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery - Achieving Emotional Sobriety: Coping with Life on Life's Terms
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01/09/19 • 17 min

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Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery - Hope Takes Center Stage

Hope Takes Center Stage

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10/16/23 • 18 min

Writer Maggie Moe and composer Joshua Vranas are telling a new story about addiction and recovery that does away with shame and stigma. Instead of normalizing old stereotypes and outdated archetypes, Moe and Vranas wrote and scored a musical, My Pet Dragon, that tells a different story–one that’s centered in hope, trust and courage and, when taking things a day at a time, just how powerful a person can get.

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Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery - Achieving Emotional Sobriety: Staying Centered and Connected
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01/09/19 • 16 min

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Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery - New Frontiers in Addiction Medicine: Genetic Research and Biomarkers
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06/03/20 • 12 min

What if a simple blood test indicated the most-effective treatment medication for individuals with alcohol or opioid addiction? "Biomarker" research underway by Mayo Clinic and Hazelden Betty Ford aims to provide that very insight. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with addiction psychiatrist Marvin D. Seppala, MD, about how these scientific investigations at the genetic and cellular level will inform precision treatment for patients and lead to development of new addiction medications.

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Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery - Youth at Risk: A Convergence of Concerning Trends
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03/04/20 • 14 min

For adolescents today, social media can amplify ordinary feelings of inadequacy or loneliness into fatalistic thinking and even an increased vulnerability to risky or harmful behaviors. What's a parent to do? Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with psychiatrist Joseph Lee, MD, about the convergence of cultural polarization, family stressors, technology and other influences on the health and well-being of youth, specifically in relation to mental health and substance use.

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Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery - Why Medical Students Need to Learn about Addiction
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02/05/20 • 15 min

While addiction is recognized as America's No. 1 public health problem, very few medical schools require or even offer education on substance use disorders. Listen in as host William C. Moyers talks with three medical students who shadowed clinicians and patients during weeklong educational "residencies" at Hazelden Betty Ford treatment centers. The students share what they learned about the pervasive, complex and treatable disease of addiction—and how to best help future patients and their families.

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Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery - Preventing Burnout in Health Care

Preventing Burnout in Health Care

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11/13/19 • 13 min

Job stress and emotional exhaustion among physicians, nurses, therapists, addiction counselors and other health care providers pose a major threat to quality care and patient safety. Listen in as educator and recovery advocate Joseph Skrajewski talks with host William C. Moyers about the prevalence of burnout syndrome in the health care field, including the increased risk of developing addiction. Learn the signs and symptoms of professional burnout as well as practical prevention strategies to ensure well-being.

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Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery - A Fountain of Hope for At-Risk Students

A Fountain of Hope for At-Risk Students

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10/16/23 • 19 min

Susie Brooks, PhD, founder of Veritas Academy, felt powerless when students came into the classroom with substance use issues, or knew someone struggling. She recognized addiction as a disease—one that injures every community—but she didn't know how to help. So she attended the Graduate School of Addiction Studies to gain the tools and skills she needed to walk alongside her students and make an even greater impact. Tune in to learn more.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery have?

Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery currently has 153 episodes available.

What topics does Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery cover?

The podcast is about Non-Profit, Addiction, Health & Fitness, Treatment, Podcasts, Recovery and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery?

The episode title 'Help for Children in Families with Addiction' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery?

The average episode length on Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery released?

Episodes of Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery?

The first episode of Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery was released on May 20, 2018.

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