Beyond Addiction and Trauma: The Family Recovery Podcast
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Families navigating the turmoil of addiction and trauma often feel lost, isolated, and overwhelmed. This podcast is your guide to hope, healing, and practical solutions. Hosted by Michael F. Barnes, Ph.D, LAC, LPC, of The Michael Barnes Family Institute and Barnes Education and Consulting, LLC. Dr. Barnes and his guests will bring together clinical expertise, lived experience, and compassionate conversations to support families affected by addiction and associated traumatic stress. Grounded in a chronic disease model of care, we will explore the connections between addiction, mental health, and family systems - offering insights for both loved ones and the professionals who serve them. Whether they're a family member seeking guidance or a clinican looking to enhance your approach, you'll find education, encouragement, and strategies for lasting resilience here. Join us as we uncover the pathways to recovery, challenge stigman, and empower families to reclaim their strength.
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One Size Doesn't Fit All: Gender Differences in Addiction and Recovery with Dr. LaTisha Bader
Episode 6 is here! This powerful conversation with Dr. LaTisha Bader dives deep into gender differences in addiction treatment —and why we can’t afford to treat everyone the same. Dr. Bader, Chief Clinical Officer at Women’s Recovery, unpacks: Why trauma-integrated treatment must be gender-specific
Measuring Recovery: Data, Resilience, and the Myth of the Identified Patient with David Whitesock
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Mike Barnes sits down with David Whitesock—CEO of Commonly Well and pioneer in behavioral health analytics—to explore a groundbreaking approach to measuring recovery and resilience for individuals and families navigating addiction. David shares how recovery cap
Healing Isn’t Just Talk: Experiential Therapy with Brennon Moore
In this powerful episode, Dr. Mike Barnes sits down with experiential therapist Brennon Moore to explore why traditional talk therapy sometimes falls short in trauma recovery—and what actually works instead. From breathwork to parts work, psychodrama to IFS, Brennon breaks down the experiential appr