Marijuana Addiction
Tina, a mother of twins from Canada, discusses the changes that took place at the time her children started smoking marijuana.
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You Are Not Your Diagnosis
Von Gilmore is changing the conversation around mental health diagnoses and addiction reminding us that a person is more than a label. Aaron caught up with her at this years Winter Symposium. Listen in!
The Importance of Diet in Recovery
Aaron is back at the Winter Symposium where he met Kristina Veselak, a therapist and nutritionist. They discuss the importance of eating healthy in order to heal the brain and prevent relapse. Listen in to learn how to feed your brain the right foods to make a lasting recovery possible,
Educating Younger Siblings on Addiction
Jerry Moe from the Betty Ford Clinic in California stops by to talk with Aaron about how to help the brothers and sisters of those who struggle with addiction. They discuss how parents can be supportive of the siblings while still being supportive of their other child with the recovery process.
Epigenetic Trauma Passed Through the Family Lines
Barry Weinhold stops by to talk with Aaron about how trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. Is there a way to change this? Barry says there is. Tune in to find out more.
The Gift Behind the Barbed Wire Fence
Today’s guest Jesse Wilson talks about how acting can theater can be therapeutic for those in recovery, or anyone for that matter.
The Benefits of Wilderness Therapy
Justin Swensen is the Program Director at Kokua Recovery, a residential treatment program for teenagers located in Greeley Colorado. Justin and your host, Aaron Huey, discuss the benefits of Wilderness Therapy and how integrating the important lessons from these programs into a residential treatment center can help teens positively adapt and grow in ways they never knew possible!
Justin brings more than 15 years’ experience as a mental health professional in wilderness and adventure therapy to his current position as the Program Director at Kokua Recovery. Utilizing his unique skill set, Justin has helped to develop a robust wilderness adventure component as part of Kokua Recovery. He also has a background in various art mediums which has been an inspiration to creating an art program like none other in residential treatment. Justin earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Prescott College in Therapeutic Use of Adventure Education with an emphasis on psychology and a minor in art and design. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy.
www.kokuarecovery.com
The CEO
INCREDIBLE SHOW! Are you the Family’s CEO? (Chief Enabling Officer), What is Enabling? Who does it the most? Join our guest Dr. Katy Parker with Aaron Huey as they talk about how sometimes the “worst” offender is you!
It’s the Music
Using music as a way to connect to your teen and heal the relationship! Join Aaron Huey and his guest Phil Stone of www.philjstone.com. Phil is a life coach, speaker, and therapist who uses music to bring teenagers and their parents back together!
Knowing Your Truth
Knowing your truth. Not giving away your truth. Operating in a manner that is constant with the truth in our hearts. When we operate in a manner inconsistent with our heart, we live in chaos, anguish, drama, and anxiety.
Join Dr. Lisa Day a clinical psychologist and registered nurse with her co host Kristin Walker for this incredible and empowering discussion!
www.meierclinics.com