Tag: Addiction
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My Brother’s Addiction is Ruining Our Family. How Do I Help Without Enabling?
On ‘Life Quakes’, a viewer asks how to support a brother with an opioid addiction without enabling his self-destructive behavior. Hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Joann ‘JoJo’ Venant discuss the importance of compassion, but also stresses the need for firm boundaries to protect both your wellbeing and your loved one’s chances for…
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Betrayal and Bankruptcy: Can Our Marriage Survive His Gambling Problem?
A viewers husband’s gambling addiction has left them financially devastated. He’s getting help now, but she’s struggling to trust him again and is overwhelmed by the fallout. On ‘Life Quakes,’ host Patricia Wu and guest president of Point.Shift, Lauren Jeffery, offers advice on how to cope with the aftermath of a partner’s addiction and discusses whether…
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Found Out My Husband’s a Gambler – What Do I Do Now?
On ‘Life Quakes,’ hosts Jessica Reyes , Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Yehudah Alcabes offers advice to a viewer who found out her husband is a high-stakes gambler, and now debt collectors are after their house! Don’t Face This Alone Dealing with a spouse’s severe gambling addiction is incredibly complex. Seek professional support to navigate…
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Improv as Mental Health Therapy? It’s More Than Just Laughs
On ‘Mental Breakthroughs’, host Patricia Wu and guest therapist Yehudah Alcabes discuss how improv can help us overcome social anxiety, change negative thought patterns, and build cooperation skills. Improv fosters presence Being in the moment through improv can cut through anxiety and negative thought patterns. Mistakes are okay! Improv creates a safe space to embrace…
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California Sober: Is It Really a Solution?
On ‘What’s Trending”, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss the potential risks of substituting marijuana for other substances, and the importance of seeking evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders. Sober, But Not Clean Dr. Bober explains why substituting one substance for another doesn’t address the root…
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The Morning After Drinking: Why You Feel Anxious
On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss why drinking disrupts our sleep cycles, how to feel better the next day, and when drinking becomes a real cause for concern. Sleep Disruptor Alcohol throws off our sleep cycles, especially REM sleep, leading to anxiety, irritability,…
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Ibogaine: A Potential Breakthrough for Addiction and Trauma?
On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss how Ibogaine is showing promise for addiction, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries in a recent study. Ibogaine’s Impact on the Brain Dr. Bober explains how ibogaine interacts with multiple neurotransmitter systems, including glutamate. Its effects on glutamate…
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“August: Osage County”: Trauma, Addiction, and the Cycle of Abuse
On ‘TV Head Drama’, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest guest expert life coach with a Master’s of counseling Alisa Harp discuss Meryl Streep’s portrayal of Violet Weston in “August: Osage County” and her complex character struggling with addiction and the impact of childhood trauma. The Cycle of Abuse Alisa explains how Violet’s own…
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Jodie Foster’s Warning: The Moment That Changed Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.’s path from addiction struggles to superhero stardom is nothing short of remarkable. On “Psychology Behind the Headlines”, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss the pivotal moment when Jodie Foster warned Downey about his future. The Turning Point Jodie Foster’s intervention had an importance…
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I Never Thought I’d Be Addicted to Pain Meds. Now What?
On “Life Quakes” a viewer shares her struggle with prescription painkiller addiction. She started taking the medication for legitimate pain after a car accident but it spiraled into dependency. Hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Yehudah Alcabes from Olive Branch Counseling offers guidance. Seek medical help The first step is to talk to…