Evidence Based Recovery

About Evidence Based Recovery

A podcast where we explore the science behind getting clean and sober, and why there may be a need for more inclusivity in the 12-step programs. Hosted by a certified addictions counselor who also has personal experience with addiction and recovery. Each episode will feature an interview with someone who is either in recovery or an expert in the field. We will explain how the classic 12-step recommendations can be understood in less scary terms. Also, we will discuss why certain therapeutic interventions are suggested and how they can be supported with research and evidence. There will be links to articles, studies, and research papers, making every claim easy to fact-check and read about. With so many spiritual and faith-based systems, we wanted to provide a safe space for people who are more evidence-minded or perhaps even have trauma from religion or spiritual abuse. We believe that recovery is possible for everyone, regardless of what you believe. And we can demonstrate that even the most stubborn, pedantic, agnostic, or atheist people can still find a way to achieve the self-reflection necessary for recovery. So join us and listen to some interesting stories from people all over the world battling their alcoholism and addiction one day at a time. Have fun clicking the links to make sure that we aren't just making it all up as we go. We invite any questions in the name of discussion, goodwill, and recovery. If you are like us, you will need evidence to believe anything we say, and that's perfectly ok. Whatever helps a person who suffers. Any questions, please email Max Ariel: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) Special thanks to the folks at Grammer for helping with the artwork and for helping us say what we wanted to say: https://grammercreative.com/ (https://grammercreative.com/)

Publisher

Max Ariel

Category

health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

31 Mar 2025

Latest episode

12 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Sept 2026

   Ep. 13: Paul M.

   Today's guest is my friend Paul. He has been clean and sober for many years, and he tells us how he did it. A lot of Paul's story is about overcoming shame and judgment. He is an inspiration for anyone who has been spiritually abused or bullied. Somehow, he makes it all work and gives us some good tips for early recovery, particularly in the LGBTQ community. Click the links below for further reading. Feel free to email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) Shame: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-shame-and-accountability/ (https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-shame-and-accountability/) Full list of various other 12-step programs: https://d.12step.org/directory-directory/categories/12-step-fellowship/?_page=1&num=20&sort=post_published (https://d.12step.org/directory-directory/categories/12-step-fellowship/?_page=1&num=20&sort=post_published) Mindfulness in recovery: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306460312001335 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306460312001335) God stats: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/05/06/god-spirits-and-the-natural-world/ (https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/05/06/god-spirits-and-the-natural-world/) The Book of Joy: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0670070165 (https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joy-Lasting-Happiness-Changing/dp/0670070165) Vulnerability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o) Spiritual Abuse/Hell: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9729974/ (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9729974/) 12 traditions: https://www.aa.org/the-twelve-traditions (https://www.aa.org/the-twelve-traditions) Trauma from spiritual abuse: https://therapist.com/trauma/religious-trauma/ (https://therapist.com/trauma/religious-trauma/) Therapy and AA: https://www.cornerstonehealingcenter.com/resource/the-importance-of-combining-the-12-steps-and-therapy/ (https://www.cornerstonehealingcenter.com/resource/the-importance-of-combining-the-12-steps-and-therapy/) Codependency: https://mhanational.org/resources/co-dependency/ (https://mhanational.org/resources/co-dependency/) Child adversity: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9058108/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9058108/) LGBTQ outcomes in 12-step programs: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11583376/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11583376/) Buddhism in recovery: https://www.jsatjournal.com/article/S2949-8759(22)00010-8/fulltext (https://www.jsatjournal.com/article/S2949-8759(22)00010-8/fulltext)

2. 

   28 May 2026

   Ep. 12: David D.H.

   Our guest today is author David Deane Haskell. A lot of people on this podcast want to remain anonymous, but David wants you to know who he is. You will hear about his journey through trauma, shame, addiction, and recovery. He has a new book out called Wounded Angels. You can contact him directly and ask as many questions as you'd like. His information is below. Feel free to reach out: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) David Deane Haskell: https://daviddeanehaskell.com/ (https://daviddeanehaskell.com/) Wounded Angles: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW7MWPLF?tag=bk00010a-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW7MWPLF?tag=bk00010a-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true) Substack: https://innerchildjournal.substack.com/p/world-premiere-sneak-peak-inner-child (https://innerchildjournal.substack.com/p/world-premiere-sneak-peak-inner-child) Internal Life Practice: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/177185.Integral_Life_Practice (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/177185.Integral_Life_Practice) The 3-2-1 Shadow Process: https://www.drbren.com/blog/3-2-1-shadow-work-process (https://www.drbren.com/blog/3-2-1-shadow-work-process) Co-Dependents Anonymous: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/283530.Co_Dependents_Anonymous (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/283530.Co_Dependents_Anonymous) Childhood Trauma and Addiction: https://oldvineyardbhs.com/blog/connection-between-childhood-trauma-addiction/ (https://oldvineyardbhs.com/blog/connection-between-childhood-trauma-addiction/) Shame Attacks: https://healingshame.com/articles/2017/12/19/managing-a-shame-attack (https://healingshame.com/articles/2017/12/19/managing-a-shame-attack) Family Scapegoat Abuse: https://www.pacesconnection.com/blog/5-critical-things-to-know-about-family-scapegoating-abuse-fsa (https://www.pacesconnection.com/blog/5-critical-things-to-know-about-family-scapegoating-abuse-fsa) Financial stress: https://pas.duke.edu/concerns/emotional/stress/money-related-stress/ (https://pas.duke.edu/concerns/emotional/stress/money-related-stress/) Internal Family Systems: https://ifs-institute.com/ (https://ifs-institute.com/) Music: https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/power-of-music-in-mental-well-being (https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/power-of-music-in-mental-well-being) Meditation: https://www.apa.org/topics/mindfulness/meditation (https://www.apa.org/topics/mindfulness/meditation) Beaches: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/health/article/beach-ocean-mental-health-benefits (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/health/article/beach-ocean-mental-health-benefits)

3. 

   28 May 2026

   Ep. 11: Host Update

   I moved! This is just a quick update about where I went and how that affects my practice as a counselor. Mostly everything is staying the same. I just wanted to give a few details. Click the links below for some further reading and feel free to email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) Avid Counseling: https://www.avidcounselingservices.com/ (https://www.avidcounselingservices.com/) Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/max-ariel-atlantic-city-nj/1695874 (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/max-ariel-atlantic-city-nj/1695874) Caribbean 12 Step: https://www.caribbean12step.org/ (https://www.caribbean12step.org/) Evidence-based Practice: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/health-and-medicine/evidence-based-practice-ebp (https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/health-and-medicine/evidence-based-practice-ebp) The Power of Faith: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3671693/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3671693/) The Secular 12 steps: https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf (https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf) Different Cultures and Addiction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK248421/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK248421/) Global Faith: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2012/12/18/global-religious-landscape-exec/ (https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2012/12/18/global-religious-landscape-exec/) Trauma: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207191/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207191/) Vulnerability: https://psychcentral.com/relationships/the-good-kind-of-vulnerability (https://psychcentral.com/relationships/the-good-kind-of-vulnerability) Journaling: https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling (https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling) Eating Healthy: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7322666/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7322666/) How It Works (AA Literature): https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/en_bigbook_chapt5.pdf (https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/en_bigbook_chapt5.pdf)

4. 

   18 May 2025

   Ep. 10: Autumn F.

   Today we have a very sweet and gentle soul on the podcast. Autumn describes her rocky start to recovery and how she finally clicked into a powerful group that helped her to stay clean and sober four years now. She is very brave and humble and tells her story in an extremely relatable way. Click the links below for further reading and feel free to email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) Recovery Dharma: https://recoverydharma.org/ (https://recoverydharma.org/) Smart Recovery: https://smartrecovery.org/ (https://smartrecovery.org/) Gratitude: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude (https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude) Mindfulness: https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/ (https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/) Goals: https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/ (https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/) Journaling: https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling (https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling) Making amends: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important) Mentorship: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK552775/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK552775/) Helping others: https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/ (https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/) Yoga: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/providers/digest/yoga-for-health-science (https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/providers/digest/yoga-for-health-science) Trauma Informed: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifespan-perspectives/202111/what-does-it-mean-be-trauma-informed (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifespan-perspectives/202111/what-does-it-mean-be-trauma-informed) Hate speech: https://www.un.org/en/hate-speech/understanding-hate-speech/what-is-hate-speech (https://www.un.org/en/hate-speech/understanding-hate-speech/what-is-hate-speech)

5. 

   26 Apr 2025

   Ep. 9: Hugh T.M.

   Today's guest is Hugh Taft Morales. He is the leader of the Philadelphia Ethical Society. I asked him to come on the show because I love the way he talks about helping people. You will see how ethics are so vital to the treatment of substance abuse disorders. Click the links below for further reading, and email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) Philadelphia Ethical Society: https://phillyethics.org/ (https://phillyethics.org/) Baltimore Ethical Society: https://bmorethical.org/ (https://bmorethical.org/) Felix Adler: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Felix-Adler-American-educator (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Felix-Adler-American-educator) Basic Principles of Ethics: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7923912/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7923912/) Freethinkers: https://ffrf.org/uncategorized/what-is-a-freethinker/ (https://ffrf.org/uncategorized/what-is-a-freethinker/) Secular Humanism: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-secular-life/202002/what-is-secular-humanism (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-secular-life/202002/what-is-secular-humanism) Reason: https://www.britannica.com/topic/logic (https://www.britannica.com/topic/logic) Peer review: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4975196/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4975196/) Ethics in counseling/therapy: https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/ (https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/) Religious Literacy: https://bulletin.hds.harvard.edu/why-study-religion-in-the-twenty-first-century/ (https://bulletin.hds.harvard.edu/why-study-religion-in-the-twenty-first-century/) Support groups: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/) Cirrhosis of the liver: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcohol/rehab-treatment/cirrhosis-symptoms (https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcohol/rehab-treatment/cirrhosis-symptoms) What is a 501(c)(3): https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/exemption-requirements-501c3-organizations (https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/exemption-requirements-501c3-organizations) Science Denial: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/truth-lies-consequences-science-denial (https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/truth-lies-consequences-science-denial) How often people die from drug overdoses: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/nation-s-overdose-epidemic/every-5-minutes-person-dies-drug-overdose-must-end (https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/nation-s-overdose-epidemic/every-5-minutes-person-dies-drug-overdose-must-end)

6. 

   7 Apr 2025

   Ep. 8: Barbara H.

   Our guest today is Barbara. She has a lot of time clean and sober and has also gone on to become an addictions counselor. With many years now in the field, Barbara has lots to share about her career and her time going to meetings. Click the links below to read more about the various topics discussed in this interview. Feel free to email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) Codependency: https://mhanational.org/resources/co-dependency/ (https://mhanational.org/resources/co-dependency/) Disease model of addiction: https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/research-studies/addiction-research/brain-disease-model (https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/research-studies/addiction-research/brain-disease-model) Exercising: https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/exercise-and-fitness (https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/exercise-and-fitness) Reading: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5105607/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5105607/) Gratitude: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude (https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude) Mindfulness: https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/ (https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/) Helping others: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness/kindness-matters-guide (https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness/kindness-matters-guide) Humans are social creatures: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2527715/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2527715/) Ethics in counseling/therapy: https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/ (https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/) Quiet time/silent reflecting: https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/ (https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/) Post-acute withdrawal symptoms: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/post-acute-withdrawal-syndrome#what-is-it (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/post-acute-withdrawal-syndrome#what-is-it) Friendship: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship (https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship) Support groups: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9508871/) Commitments: https://archives.joe.org/joe/2015august/tt4.php (https://archives.joe.org/joe/2015august/tt4.php) Habits and routines: https://www.healthline.com/health/the-science-of-habit#1 (https://www.healthline.com/health/the-science-of-habit#1)

7. 

   6 Apr 2025

   Ep. 7: Ivan R.

   Today we have a very cool guest with a refreshingly positive outlook on going to rehab and making some changes. This young man has traveled from across the world to live in the USA and I feel grateful to hear his perspective on recovery. Click the links below to do some further reading on the topics discussed in the interview. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) Different cultures and addiction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK248421/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK248421/) Trying something new: https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/well/health/try-something-new (https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/well/health/try-something-new) Asking for help: https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/09/asking-help-hard-people-want-help-realize (https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/09/asking-help-hard-people-want-help-realize) Vulnerability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o) Making amends: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important) Journaling: https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling (https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling) Helping others: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness/kindness-matters-guide (https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness/kindness-matters-guide) Atomic theory: https://www.britannica.com/science/atomic-theory (https://www.britannica.com/science/atomic-theory) Secular 12 steps: https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf (https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf) Self-esteem and recovery: https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/mental-health/connection-between-self-esteem-addiction (https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/mental-health/connection-between-self-esteem-addiction) Gratitude: https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-gratitude/ (https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-gratitude/) Discipline: https://kellercenter.hankamer.baylor.edu/news/story/2022/insider-power-discipline (https://kellercenter.hankamer.baylor.edu/news/story/2022/insider-power-discipline) Goals: https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/ (https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/)

8. 

   5 Apr 2025

   Ep. 6: Jo Lynn M.

   Our guest today is a distinguished woman from Virginia who is so modest and humble that it was almost impossible for me to get her to talk about her interesting career as a clinical psychologist. She thinks of herself as a person in recovery first and she is always ready to help a newcomer. Click the links below to read more about the topics discussed in this interview. Email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) Jo Lynn's email: jolynnmcclain@gmail.com (mailto:jolynnmcclain@gmail.com) Clinical Psychology: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-clinical-psychology-2795000 (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-clinical-psychology-2795000) Recovery Dharma: https://recoverydharma.org/ (https://recoverydharma.org/) Secular 12 steps: https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf (https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf) Women’s support groups: https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/01/31/overcoming-challenges-together-the-benefits-of-womens-support-groups/ (https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/01/31/overcoming-challenges-together-the-benefits-of-womens-support-groups/) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3584580/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3584580/) Friendship: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship (https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship) Helping others: https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/ (https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/) Plain Language AA Big Book: https://onlineliterature.aa.org/Plain-Language-Big-Book (https://onlineliterature.aa.org/Plain-Language-Big-Book) AA Big Book: https://www.aa.org/the-big-book (https://www.aa.org/the-big-book) Peer review: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4975196/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4975196/) Reading: https://nesslabs.com/benefits-of-reading (https://nesslabs.com/benefits-of-reading) 12 Step Facilitation Treatment: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/resource/twelve-step-facilitation-tsf/ (https://www.recoveryanswers.org/resource/twelve-step-facilitation-tsf/) Bill Wilson quotes: https://aaagnostica.org/2016/02/06/relevant-quotes-for-secular-aa/ (https://aaagnostica.org/2016/02/06/relevant-quotes-for-secular-aa/)

9. 

   4 Apr 2025

   Ep. 5: Dan M.

   Our guest today is a friend of mine who is in recovery and has a lot of great wisdom to share. He is cool, calm and collected. He agreed to do this interview for the podcast and we tried to act very serious and professional. Click the links below to do further reading on the topics discussed in this interview. Reach out to me if you have any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) Walking in the woods: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6888434/#:~:text=similarly%20found%20that%20a%2090,associated%20with%20rumination%20%5B47%5D (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6888434/#:~:text=similarly%20found%20that%20a%2090,associated%20with%20rumination%20%5B47%5D). Quiet time/silent reflecting: https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/ (https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/) Habits and routines: https://www.healthline.com/health/the-science-of-habit#1 (https://www.healthline.com/health/the-science-of-habit#1) Discipline: https://kellercenter.hankamer.baylor.edu/news/story/2022/insider-power-discipline (https://kellercenter.hankamer.baylor.edu/news/story/2022/insider-power-discipline) Neuroscience and addiction: https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/drugs-brain (https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/drugs-brain) Vulnerability: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-well-when-your-body-doesnt-cooperate/202305/embracing-vulnerability (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-well-when-your-body-doesnt-cooperate/202305/embracing-vulnerability) Admitting you are wrong: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicolelipkin/2024/03/26/why-you-need-to-admit-your-mistakes-and-what-happens-when-you-dont/ (https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicolelipkin/2024/03/26/why-you-need-to-admit-your-mistakes-and-what-happens-when-you-dont/) Making amends: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important) Goals: https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/ (https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/) Helping others: https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/ (https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/) Combining therapy with AA: https://www.chaptersrecoverycenter.com/alcoholics-anonymous-and-therapy/#:~:text=Combining%20these%20two%20methods%20offers,chances%20of%20long%2Dterm%20success (https://www.chaptersrecoverycenter.com/alcoholics-anonymous-and-therapy/#:~:text=Combining%20these%20two%20methods%20offers,chances%20of%20long%2Dterm%20success).

10. 

    3 Apr 2025

    Ep. 4: Claire K.

    Today our guest is Claire. A veteran in the field of addiction counseling and recovery. You will hear a lot of good stuff in this interview. She has a ton of experience and she was kind enough to agree to this interview. Click the links below to do some further reading and reach out to me if you have any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) Eating healthy: https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/healthy-living/8-mind-body-benefits-of-eating-healthy (https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/healthy-living/8-mind-body-benefits-of-eating-healthy) Exercising: https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/exercise-and-fitness (https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/exercise-and-fitness) Bullying: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/05/bullying-research (https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/05/bullying-research) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-202406053047 (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-202406053047) Gratitude: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude (https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude) Women’s support groups: https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/01/31/overcoming-challenges-together-the-benefits-of-womens-support-groups/ (https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/01/31/overcoming-challenges-together-the-benefits-of-womens-support-groups/) Alcoholism/Addiction in families: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/employment-education/education/alcohol-abuse-faq/family-history/#:~:text=Many%20scientific%20studies%2C%20including%20research,population%20to%20develop%20alcohol%20problems (https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/employment-education/education/alcohol-abuse-faq/family-history/#:~:text=Many%20scientific%20studies%2C%20including%20research,population%20to%20develop%20alcohol%20problems). Ethics in counseling/therapy: https://counseling.education.wm.edu/blog/ethics-in-counseling#:~:text=Client%20welfare%20is%20at%20the,for%20their%20clients%20when%20necessary (https://counseling.education.wm.edu/blog/ethics-in-counseling#:~:text=Client%20welfare%20is%20at%20the,for%20their%20clients%20when%20necessary). Dual Diagnosis: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24426-dual-diagnosis (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24426-dual-diagnosis) Combining therapy with AA: https://www.cornerstonehealingcenter.com/resource/the-importance-of-combining-the-12-steps-and-therapy/ (https://www.cornerstonehealingcenter.com/resource/the-importance-of-combining-the-12-steps-and-therapy/) Women discussing trauma from abuse: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0740547219305811 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0740547219305811) Positive affirmations in the mirror: https://www.centreofexcellence.com/what-is-mirror-work/ (https://www.centreofexcellence.com/what-is-mirror-work/)

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    2 Apr 2025

    Ep. 3: Andy F.

    Today we have the pleasure of speaking with the author of two books about recovery. Andy F. is Originally from the UK but now living in Thailand you will hear a compelling story and a unique perspective. Click the links below for further reading and reach out to me for any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) “The 12 steps for Agnostics” by Andy F.: https://www.amazon.com/Twelve-Steps-Agnostics-happily-without/dp/B09CRM4P7T (https://www.amazon.com/Twelve-Steps-Agnostics-happily-without/dp/B09CRM4P7T) “You can’t be a real alcoholic if you don’t believe in god” by Andy F.: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ2V11SC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ2V11SC) Trauma from Spiritual Abuse: https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/ (https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/) Helping others: https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/ (https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/) Journaling: https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling (https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling) Bullying: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/05/bullying-research (https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/05/bullying-research) Mindfulness: https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/ (https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/) Swimming: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/about/index.html (https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/about/index.html) Traveling: https://www.vox.com/ad/22979085/the-positive-impact-of-travel (https://www.vox.com/ad/22979085/the-positive-impact-of-travel) “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Now (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Now) Carl Rogers: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK589708/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK589708/) Breathing exercises: https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2024/02/breathe-your-way-to-better-health-and-less-stress (https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2024/02/breathe-your-way-to-better-health-and-less-stress) Mindfulness: https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/ (https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-mindfulness/) Quiet time/silent reflecting: https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/ (https://www.stemlynsblog.org/the-science-of-silence/) Secular 12 steps: https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf (https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf)

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    1 Apr 2025

    Ep. 2: Michelle W.

    Michelle is our first guest on the podcast! She celebrates her 1 year anniversary and shares about her journey so far in recovery. She is going to meetings, learning about the steps with her sponsor, and has already dealt with a very confusing and difficult relapse. We are proud to introduce her and we know that she will inspire people for sure. The following topics are discussed and you can read about them by clicking the links below. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email me: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) Ace Score: https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/sptac-ace-role-of-substance-misuse-prevention.pdf (https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/sptac-ace-role-of-substance-misuse-prevention.pdf) Journaling: https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling (https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling) Helping others: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/201805/in-helping-others-you-help-yourself (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/201805/in-helping-others-you-help-yourself) Friendship: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship (https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship) Goals: https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/ (https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/) Receiving coins and key tags: https://www.psychologyofgames.com/2016/07/why-do-achievements-trophies-and-badges-work/ (https://www.psychologyofgames.com/2016/07/why-do-achievements-trophies-and-badges-work/) Vulnerability: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-well-when-your-body-doesnt-cooperate/202305/embracing-vulnerability (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-well-when-your-body-doesnt-cooperate/202305/embracing-vulnerability) Support groups: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/support-groups/art-20044655 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/support-groups/art-20044655) Women’s support groups: https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/01/31/overcoming-challenges-together-the-benefits-of-womens-support-groups/ (https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/01/31/overcoming-challenges-together-the-benefits-of-womens-support-groups/) Alcoholism/Addiction in families: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcohol/hereditary-genetic (https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcohol/hereditary-genetic) Trauma from Spiritual Abuse: https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/ (https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/) Dangers of addiction/alcoholism: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112)

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    31 Mar 2025

    Ep. 1: Host Introduction

    Hi. I'm Max. I'll be hosting this podcast, and I would like to explain the basic premise and what you can expect going forward. Every episode after this will be me interviewing a new person. The following topics are discussed in this episode and can be looked up for further reading in the links below. Email me with any questions: iammaxariel@gmail.com (mailto:iammaxariel@gmail.com) Helping others: https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/ (https://mha.gbtesting.us/resources/help-others/) Making amends: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202107/why-making-amends-is-so-important) Receiving coins and key tags: https://www.cowryconsulting.com/newsandviews/achievement-badges (https://www.cowryconsulting.com/newsandviews/achievement-badges) Asking for help: https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/09/asking-help-hard-people-want-help-realize (https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/09/asking-help-hard-people-want-help-realize) Ethics in counseling/therapy: https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/ (https://positivepsychology.com/counseling-ethics-code/) Trauma: https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2020/july/adult-survivors-of-childhood-trauma (https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2020/july/adult-survivors-of-childhood-trauma) Car brakes being tested: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15143696/the-power-to-stop/ (https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15143696/the-power-to-stop/) Secular 12 steps: https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf (https://aaagnostica.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Secular-12-Steps.pdf) Evidence-Based Practices: https://hslguides.osu.edu/ebp/define (https://hslguides.osu.edu/ebp/define) Bill Wilson quotes: https://aaagnostica.org/2016/02/06/relevant-quotes-for-secular-aa/ (https://aaagnostica.org/2016/02/06/relevant-quotes-for-secular-aa/) The power of faith: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3671693/ (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3671693/) Insurance covering rehab: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/drug-detox/insurance (https://americanaddictioncenters.org/drug-detox/insurance) Spiritual Abuse: https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/ (https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/) Dangers of addiction/alcoholism: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112) Special thanks to the folks at Grammer for helping me set up this podcast: https://grammercreative.com/ (https://grammercreative.com/)

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