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  Childhood Trauma Signs of CPTSD: Are You Misdiagnosed With Depression? 06.08.2026 52min

  Are you constantly living in survival mode without knowing why? You might be experiencing Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In part one of this two-part series on RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with licensed clinical therapist and trauma expert Amanda Stretcher Lewis to deeply explore Complex PTSD (CPTSD). Unlike single-event PTSD, CPTSD often stems from chronic, repeated exposure to relational...
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  Psilocybin & Ibogaine: Can Psychedelics Cure Addiction? 30.07.2026 1t 2min

  Can psilocybin and ibogaine truly cure depression and addiction, or are the risks being ignored? Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In Part 2 of this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with clinical psychologist and research facilitator Dr. Chantelle Thomas, PhD, to explore the therapeutic potential, safety profiles, and common misconceptions surrounding psilocybin and ibogaine. Dr. Chantelle Thomas, a leading psychologist and resear...
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  Ketamine and MDMA: Can Alternative Treatments Improve Mental Health? 23.07.2026 57min

  Can ketamine and MDMA truly transform trauma and severe depression? Clinical psychologist Dr. Chantelle Thomas, PhD, joins Terry McGuire to reveal the clinical truth behind psychedelic-assisted therapy. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with research facilitator Dr. Chantelle Thomas, PhD, for part one of a deep dive into the clinical landscapes of ketamine therapy and MDMA-assisted psyc...
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  Gambling Addiction Recovery: Lost Everything? Here's What Actually Helps 16.07.2026 36min

  Are you secretly struggling with a sports betting addiction or trying to survive financial ruin after chasing losses online? Learn how to break free. In this episode of the RECOVERable Podcast, host Terry McGuire continues an impactful conversation with expert psychologist Dr. Michael Zhang to explore the psychology of behavioral addiction. Together, they pull back the curtain on the industry's hidden traps, detailing the process of self-exclusion and explaining how modern gambling apps add l...
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  Gambling Addiction: Am I Addicted or Just on a Losing Streak? 09.07.2026 58min

  Are you or someone you love secretly struggling with a gambling problem? Discover how modern apps trap your mind and how to break the cycle. In this episode of the Recoverable Podcast, host Terry McGuire sits down with expert psychologist Dr. Michael Zhang to uncover the hidden psychology of gambling addiction. They explore why it is so difficult to recognize and why individuals get caught in a dangerous loop of chasing losses. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https:...
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  Ozempic and Cravings: How GLP-1 Drugs Work for Addiction 02.07.2026 45min

  Can a weight-loss medication actually cure your deepest cravings? Discover how GLP-1 drugs are revolutionizing the landscape of addiction recovery. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In this episode of Recoverable, host Terry McGuire sits down with Dr. Steven Klein, an expert medical professional specializing in addiction medicine who also brings his own powerful lived experience of nine years in long-term recovery. Together, they explore the fascinatin...
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  Naltrexone, Suboxone, Methadone: How Medications Treat Opioid Addiction 25.06.2026 53min

  Is willpower alone enough to beat opioid addiction, or are we fighting a medical disease with the wrong tools? In this episode of the Recoverable podcast, we shift the paradigm from shame to evidence-based science. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ Host Terry McGuire sits down with Dr. Steven Klein, MD, PhD, a triple-boarded physician in pediatrics, genetics, and addiction medicine who serves as full-time faculty at Caron Treatment Centers. Dr. Klein...
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  EMDR Therapy vs Brainspotting: Why Your Brain Needs More Than Talk Therapy 18.06.2026 54min

  What is brainspotting therapy and how does it actually work? Dr. Jenny Hughes, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma expert, explains this revolutionary approach to healing trauma — including how it differs from EMDR, why where you look affects how you feel, and what happens during a real brainspotting session. In this interview, Dr. Hughes breaks down the science behind brainspotting: how it accesses the subcortical parts of your brain where trauma is stored, why you don't need to talk ...
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  EMDR Therapy: Can It Heal Your Trauma? (Part 1) 11.06.2026 52min

  EMDR therapy is one of the most effective treatments for trauma, anxiety, and PTSD — and most people have never heard of it. In this episode of RECOVERable, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Jenny Hughes breaks down exactly what EMDR therapy is, how it works, and whether it's right for you. Dr. Hughes covers: ✔ What EMDR therapy actually is — and what it isn't ✔ How trauma gets "stuck" in your brain (and how EMDR unsticks it) ✔ The difference between EMDR and traditional ...
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  Gray Area Drinking: You Don't Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Have a Drinking Problem 04.06.2026 45min

  Alcohol use disorder vs. gray area drinking — what's the difference, and how do you know when your drinking has become a problem? In this episode, licensed clinical social worker and national mental health expert Kelley Kitley breaks down the real signs of alcohol use disorder (AUD), explains what "gray area drinking" actually means, and answers the question so many people are afraid to ask: am I an alcoholic? Kelley draws on both her clinical expertise and her own personal recovery journey...
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  Gray Area Drinking: Am I An Alcoholic? (Signs & Recovery) 28.05.2026 47min

  Alcohol use disorder and gray area drinking affect millions who wonder "am I an alcoholic?" — but don't fit the stereotype. Licensed clinical social worker Kelley Kitley shares her personal recovery story and 20+ years of professional expertise to help you recognize the signs of problem drinking, understand the difference between sobriety and recovery, and find practical strategies for moderation, tapering, and navigating social situations without alcohol. Whether you're questioning your own ...
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  Addiction: Why Your Brain Resists Change (Part 2) 21.05.2026 50min

  Can you really rewire your brain after years of addiction? Dr. Judson Brewer explains the science of neuroplasticity and the secret to unlearning any habit. In this second installment, host Terry Maguire continues the conversation with world-renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Judson Brewer (Dr. Jud). We explore why habits are formed to help us survive and how those same mechanisms can be hijacked by addiction . Dr. Jud explains the Default Mode Network and why it's the "home base" ...
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  Addiction: The Neuroscience of Breaking the Loop (Part 1) 14.05.2026 56min

  Stop fighting your brain and start understanding it. Dr. Judson Brewer reveals why willpower is a myth and how neuroscience is the real key to breaking bad habits. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ Learn more about Dr. Judson Brewer: https://drjud.com/ In this episode of RECOVERable host Terry Maguire sits down with Dr. Judson Brewer (Dr. Jud), a world-renowned psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and New York Times bestselling author of The Craving Mind and ...
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  Eating Disorders: Does Dieting Actually Make Them Worse? (Part 2) 07.05.2026 58min

  Can you tell if someone has an eating disorder just by looking at them? Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar debunks the "healthy look" myth and explains why dieting is toxic to recovery. This episode explores the critical "Nine Truths" of eating disorders, the role of genetics, and why early intervention is vital for long-term health. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In this deep-dive, host Terry McGuire continues the conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Wassena...
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  Eating Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Find Help (Part 1) 30.04.2026 55min

  "You can have an eating disorder and not be in an underweight body." This powerful insight from Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar, Regional Medical Director at the Eating Recovery Center, challenges everything we think we know about food, weight, and mental health. In this eye-opening episode of RECOVERable, host Terry Maguire sits down with Dr. Wassenaar to dismantle the dangerous myths surrounding eating disorders. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ Dr. W...
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  ACEs: The Science of Positive Childhood Experiences (Part 2) 23.04.2026 59min

  Can you outrun a traumatic childhood? Dr. Christina Bethell returns for Part 2 to explain why an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) score is an indicator of risk, not a predictor of destiny. As a national leader in population health and systems measurement, Dr. Bethell has reshaped how we understand the "toxic stress" that accumulates in the nervous system when childhood trauma is experienced without buffers. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In this e...
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  ACEs: Can You Heal From a Traumatic Childhood? (Part 1) 16.04.2026 1t 3min

  Can you truly heal from a traumatic childhood? Dr. Christina Bethell explains why your past shapes you but doesn't have to define your future. In this episode of Recoverable, we dive deep into the groundbreaking research behind Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the "medicine" of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs). Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ We explore the 10-question ACEs screener and why factors like emotional neglect are often the ...
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  Pregnancy: Understanding Postpartum Depression (Part 2) 09.04.2026 49min

  Are you feeling overwhelmed, angry, or disconnected after childbirth? You are not alone—nearly 20% of new mothers experience postpartum depression, yet many suffer in silence due to a paralyzing sense of shame. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In this essential follow-up, host Terry McGuire continues the conversation with Dr. Karen Sheffield-Abdullah. Dr. Sheffield-Abdullah is a PhD, researcher, and nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience speci...
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  Pregnancy: The Truth About Antenatal Depression and SSRIs (Part 1) 02.04.2026 52min

  Are you struggling with depression during pregnancy but afraid to talk about it? You are not alone, as up to 20% of women will experience a significant mood disorder during pregnancy or after birth. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In this episode, host Terry McGuire sits down with Dr. Karen Sheffield-Abdullah. Dr. Sheffield-Abdullah is a professor, a nurse-midwife of 20 years, and a researcher specializing in Black maternal stress and anxiety. We div...
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  Treatment: Does Coerced Recovery Actually Work? (Part 2) 26.03.2026 33min

  Description: How do you know when you’ve finally reached the point where you can't do it alone? For many, the realization doesn't come from a "lightbulb moment," but from the exhaustion of repeating the same mistakes while expecting different results. In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Levels of Care, host Terry McGuire and Dr. Sal Raichbach explore the psychological barriers to seeking help and the reality of life after the "rehab" doors close. Find mental health and addiction treatment ne...