Addiction Talk
“Addiction Talk” is a live online talk show dedicated to sharing the personal stories of celebrities, influencers and everyday people impacted by addiction. Through sharing our personal journeys, we break the stigma and shame of addiction, and provide hope and inspiration for the millions of Americans battling this disease every day – because we recover together.
Episodes
70 episodes
Veteran Addiction Recovery Story: Frank Pace on PTSD, Treatment, and Life After Addiction
In this episode of Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story, Veteran and Oxford Treatment Center graduate Frank Pace shares his powerful addiction recovery journey. Now working in the VA’s PTSD unit, Frank discusses overcoming substance use, navigatin...
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Can Ozempic Help Treat Addiction? Dr. Gary Malone Explains GLP-1s for Substance Use
Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications are widely known for managing diabetes and aiding weight loss—but could they also help treat addiction? Dr. Gary Malone, Medical Director at Greenhouse Treatment Center and a top addiction psychiatrist, joins...
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Addiction Talk: My Recovery Story with Army Veteran Monte Twilley
On this episode of Addiction Talk, My Recovery Story, we talk to Monte Twilley, a motivational speaker, Veteran in recovery, and alumni of our Texas facility, Greenhouse Treatment Center. During his military service, Monte...
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Insights From an Interventionist: From Addiction to Advocate
Rod Espudo is a U.S. Veteran who transformed his life after battling addiction and PTSD. After struggling for years, Rod turned his life around and experienced an inspiring evolution into a well-known interventionist. Today, Rod has nearly 36 y...
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Famous and Alone:Former Disney Star Isaak Presley Reveals the Dark Side of Childhood Fame
Isaak Presley is the star of Disney’s “Stuck in the Middle,” the Netflix spinoff “Fuller House,” Amazon Prime’s “One Nation Under God,” for which he won several Best Actor Awards, and “Hubie Halloween” with Adam Sandler. Isaak Presl...
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Bravo to Bravery: Shattering Addiction Stigmas with Reality Star Leah McSweeney
Leah McSweeney is a former star of “Real Housewives of New York City,” a fashion-industry pioneer who established the streetwear line Married to the Mob, a podcast host, and the author of
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LaTavia Roberson: Former "Destiny's Child" Star's Inspiring Comeback From Drugs, Jail and Dark Times
LaTavia Roberson is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known as an original member of the widely acclaimed R&B girl group, Destiny’s Child. Alongside Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and LeToya Luckett, she played a pivotal ro...
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Notes From The Heart: Melissa Etheridge Opens Up About Losing Her Son to Opioid Addiction
Melissa Etheridge is a well-known American rock star, famous for her confessional lyrics and raspy vocals. She has won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards and a “Songwriter of the Year” honor. Melissa is also an activist for Marriage E...
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Ozempic, Wegovy and Beyond: The Future of Addiction Treatment
The latest episode of “Addiction Talk” promises to be a thought-provoking conversation between three guests who are at the forefront of addiction recovery research and advocacy. Cure Addiction Now Founder Nancy Davis, Director of Drug Discovery...
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From Homelessness to Healing: A Warrior's Radical Recovery Journey Featuring Peter White
Peter White is a true warrior of the Yaqan Nukiy tribe, which is a part of the Ktunaxa Nation. His journey of triumph over homelessness, addiction and a cancer diagnosis is nothing short of inspiring. After his cancer diagnosis in May of 2016, ...
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Adam Hicks: Disney Dreams to Redemption Realities- A Former Child Star's Addiction Story
Adam Paul Hicks is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter, best known for his leading role in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Lemonade Mouth” and his music projects. However, behind closed doors, Adam was struggling with addiction...
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The Fruit Fly Phenomenon: What Fruit Flies Can Reveal to Us About Alcohol Addiction with Kristin Scaplen
On this episode of “Addiction Talk,” the topic of alcohol addiction will be discussed by way of cutting edge research helmed by Bryant University Assistant Professor Kristin Scaplen, Ph.D.Professor Scaplen, who obtained a B.S. in biology...
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Life in 'Tweakerworld': A Revealing Look at Meth Addiction in the LGBTQ+ Community with Jason Yamas
Jason Yamas is a queer writer, producer, director, and actor. Having released his courageous memoir, Tweakerworld, he joins us on Addiction Talk sharing a bright light on the worsening epidemic of crystal meth in the LGBTQ+ community.
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The Real 'Jerry Maguire' How a Legendary Sports Agent Made a Sober Comeback with Leigh Steinberg
Many know Leigh Steinberg as one of the most prolific sports agents, having represented more than 300 professional athletes in his 40+ year career, and as the real-life inspiration for Jerry Maguire. Steinberg’s clients include former San Franc...
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Rewiring Your Brain for Long-Term Recovery
To kick off National Recovery Month, on this episode of “Addiction Talk,” we will be speaking with three experts in recovery who have utilized their collective experiences to aid others in beginning their own journey.Each guest will spea...
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The Incredible Recovery Story of 'Mob Wives' Star Renee Graziano
VH1’s Mob Wives star Renee Graziano's tumultuous journey from a mob-tied upbringing to overcoming addiction is a testament to resilience and redemption. Shaped by childhood trauma, seeking love and acceptance, she spiraled into drug misuse and ...
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Facing the Music: A Drummer’s Path to Sobriety and Self-Discovery with Josh Eppard
Josh Eppard, drummer for rock band Coheed and Cambria, will be joining “Addiction Talk.” For more than two decades, Josh has been a seasoned musician, but in the early 2000s, it almost came to an end.In 2002, Coheed and Cambria released ...
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Behind the Sash: Former Miss USA Tara Conner Finds Beauty in Recovery
Joining “Addiction Talk” is actress, recovery advocate and former Miss USA, Tara Conner. Many remember the controversy surrounding Tara back in 2006: months after being crowned Miss USA and participating in the Miss Universe pageant, she tested...
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Whole30 Cofounder Melissa Urban: Setting Boundaries and Healthy Habits
Sharing her story on “Addiction Talk” is Melissa Urban, the co-founder and CEO of Whole30. Whole30 is the popular food plan designed to help its users learn more about food sensitivities and how food affects them. Urban is also a seven-time “Ne...
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Nic Sheff: Real Life "Beautiful Boy" Shares Remarkable Recovery Story
Many already know of Nic’s story: the Golden Globe and SAG nominated-film “Beautiful Boy” was based on his New York Times best-selling memoir, “Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines” and his father, David’s, bestseller of the same name....
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Facing Fentanyl: A Fashion Model's Addiction Story
In honor of Fentanyl Awareness Day, Addiction Talk will host Mae Van Der Weide, a talented fashion model who began using cannabis at age 16, and later progressed to using fentanyl due to the high pressures of the modeling industry. Today, Mae c...
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A Long Way Home: Cameron Douglas' Hollywood Story of Royalty, Prison, and Redemption
Cameron Douglas, actor and son of Hollywood legend Michael Douglas, fought against heroin and liquid cocaine addiction, numerous rehabs and interventions, and even resorted to drug dealing to support his habit. Join us on Addiction Talk as he s...
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Fighting the Overdose Crisis with Over-the-Counter Narcan
On this episode of “Addiction Talk,” we will hear from a panel of experts who have all been personally affected by Narcan and the overdose crisis. Nathan “Narcan Nate” Smiddy, Robin Vang Bigelow and Philip Van Guilder will share their harrowing...
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