Join Dr. Pouya Azar, and his co-hosts, as they explore the topic of addiction recovery, mental health & personal development with guests from around the world.
Scotty Colin on the Powerful Perspectives That Changed His Life
What does it really take to turn your life around? In this second Gord’s Corner conversation with artist Scotty Colin, we explore the powerful perspective shifts that helped him overcome addiction and rebuild his life. Scotty shares the mindset changes, lessons, and insights that continue to shape his recovery, creativity, and personal growth. I always enjoy talking with Scotty, and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
scottsmanship.com (https://scottsmanship.com) | IG: @scottsmanship (https://www.instagram.com/scottsmanship) | YouTube: @scottsmanship (https://www.youtube.com/@scottsmanship) | gordfaulkner.com (https://www.gordfaulkner.com/) | azarlab.com (https://www.azarlab.com)
(This video is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or addiction, please seek support from a qualified professional or local resources.)
16 Jul 2026
A Conversation with Bam Margera
In this video, Chris Haslam and Dr. Pouya Azar sit down with Bam Margera—professional skateboarder, television personality, and one of the breakout stars of the Jackass franchise—to talk about skateboarding, recovery, mental health, and the road to rebuilding his life.
@bam_margera (https://www.instagram.com/bam__margera) | azarlab.com (https://www.azarlab.com) | @azarlabpod (https://www.instagram.com/azarlabpod/)
(This vaudio is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or addiction, please seek support from a qualified professional or local resources.)
9 Jun 2026
Recovery and A New Beginning: Patient Success Story w Dr. Pouya Azar
In this episode, Dr. Pouya Azar speaks with a former patient about the hardships of addiction, including the horrors of precipitated opioid withdrawal, her initial reluctance to get onto buprenorphine, her road to recovery, a new beginning, and what she’s looking forward to most about living a life free from the past.
azarlab.com
(This video is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or addiction, please seek support from a qualified professional or local resources.)
12 May 2026
Dr. Kelly E. Dunn: Rethinking Addiction Treatment
In this episode, Dr. Pouya Azar sits down with Dr. Kelly Dunn for an in-depth discussion on treating opioid use disorder, the evolving fentanyl crisis, and how research can help inform more effective approaches to care and recovery.
Kelly Dunn, PhD, has been working in the field of opioid use disorder (OUD) since 2005. Growing up in rural Central New York during the late 1990s, Dr. Dunn witnessed several close friends develop opioid dependence after being introduced to prescription opioids—an experience that sparked her lifelong passion for understanding opioid use, preventing OUD, improving treatment outcomes, and exploring new approaches to pain management that reduce opioid reliance.
Dr. Dunn has served as principal investigator on more than $20 million in National Institutes of Health–funded research and has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of substance use and OUD. She is the editor of the Oxford Handbook of Opioid Use and Opioid Use Disorder and has held numerous leadership roles in addiction science, including president of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence and the Society for Psychopharmacology and Substance Use. She has also served as editor of Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, co-editor of the Journal of Addiction Medicine, and chair of program committees for both the College on Problems of Drug Dependence and the American Psychological Association.
Dr. Kelly Dunn's University of Maryland profile (https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/profiles/dunn-kelly/)
Dr. Kelly Dunn LInkden profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyedunn)
Azarlab.com (https://www.azarlab.com)
(This video is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical, psychological, or professional advice. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or addiction, please seek support from a qualified professional or local resources.)
20 Mar 2026
Dr. Pouya Azar & Prof. Glenn Sammis
In this episode, Dr. Pouya Azar sits down with Professor Glenn Sammis to explore the intersection of molecular chemistry and health innovation.
19 Jan 2026
An Introspective Path to Recovery w/ Artist Scotty Colin
Artist Scotty Colin discusses his Los Angeles upbringing, skateboarding, punk rock, and addiction recovery with host Gord Faulkner, highlighting pattern recognition for self-discovery in this interview.
2 Jan 2026
Addiction, Recovery, and Mental Health | Dr. Samuel Guillaume, MD
Dr. Samuel Guillaume shares his expertise and personal experiences regarding addiction, recovery, and mental health with Dr. Pouya Azar in an interview, highlighting the importance of empathy in patient care.
15 Dec 2025
Dr. Jeanmarie Perrone: Fentanyl use, exposure, and withdrawal
Dr. Jeanmarie Perrone, Professor of Emergency Medicine, discusses medetomidine and fentanyl use, exposure, and withdrawal with Dr. Pouya Azar in an insightful interview.
5 Dec 2025
Brandon Turner on Skateboarding, Trauma & Recovery
Dr. Pouya Azar interviews professional skateboarder Brandon Turner about navigating trauma, addiction, and recovery within the world of professional skateboarding.
21 May 2025
Losing a Beloved Son/Brother to the Fentanyl Crisis — An Eye-Opening Discussion
In this episode, Dr. Pouya Azar talks with a mother and daughter who share their eye-opening account of the emotional pain, struggle, and lessons learned from losing a beloved son and brother to the fentanyl crisis.
Luka's memorial site:
"This memorial website was created in memory of our beautiful boy, Luka Dylan Uebbing, 13 years old, born on January 29, 2008, and passed away on October 20, 2021. A burning star that brought light into our world."
https://www.forevermissed.com/luka/about (https://www.forevermissed.com/luka/about)
Anne’s bookstore: https://kinderbooks.ca/ (https://kinderbooks.ca/)
Article Anne wrote about her son: https://kinderbooks.ca/blogs/news-and-reviews/lets-go-by-julie-flett-on-skateboarding-motherhood (https://kinderbooks.ca/blogs/news-and-reviews/lets-go-by-julie-flett-on-skateboarding-motherhood)
“Thank you for listening to us, this was a very empowering moment for me. It is important for people to know.”
-Anne
2 Apr 2025
Gordon Faulkner: The Power of Hypnotic Trance
In this episode, Gordon Faulkner talks about decreasing his own anxiety, becoming more authentic, and the power of hypnosis. Gordon's Website (https://www.gordfaulkner.com/)
19 Mar 2025
Ben Degros: Skateboarding, Recovery & the Road Forward
In this episode, popular Skateboarder/YouTuber, Ben Degros, shares his journey with skateboarding, addiction, recovery and the road forward. Ben's skate YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@bendegros) | Ben's Vancouver Carpentry YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@vancouvercarpenter)
5 Mar 2025
Peter Gooderham: Brain Surgeon Talks About Pursuing Excellence
In this episode brain surgeon, Peter Gooderham, talks about pursuing excellence--the hard work, the grind and the grit of becoming and being a brain surgeon.
26 Feb 2025
Conor King & Korey Bedard: The Fentanyl Crisis
In this episode, Conor King & Korey Bedard discuss The Fentanyl Crisis.
19 Feb 2025
Patient Shares His Recovery Journey
Patient Shares His Recovery Journey
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