54: From “Have To” to “Want To”--The Mindset Shift That Makes Sobriety Stick
Recovery doesn’t last when it feels like punishment. The turning point comes when sobriety shifts from something you “have to” do into something you truly want—when it stops being about restriction an...
8 Sep 202517min
53: Grit vs. Grace--Why Willpower Alone Can’t Keep You Sober
“You can’t be a little bit pregnant”—Steven T. Ginsburg uses this phrase to capture the all-or-nothing reality of addiction. In this episode, he explores why some are more vulnerable than others, how ...
1 Sep 202525min
52: The Ozempic Effect--Could Weight-Loss Drugs Become a Tool for Recovery
Are weight loss medications changing addiction treatment? GLP-1 drugs and other medications are sparking a new conversation about their role in recovery. In this episode, Steven T. Ginsburg breaks dow...
25 Aug 202514min
51: Cali-Sober & Psychedelics--Why This Trend Might Be Riskier Than You Think
The illusion of being “California sober” takes center stage in this candid conversation with Steven T. Ginsburg, founder of Restore Detox Centers. With nearly 21 years of sobriety, Steven challenges t...
18 Aug 202514min
50: Fentanyl, Fake Pills, and What Every Parent Needs to Know
"Never take a pill that didn’t come from your family’s doctor." That one rule could save a life—and it’s the heart of an urgent message about the fentanyl crisis sweeping the country. Fentanyl-laced ...
11 Aug 202518min
49: Struggling with Addiction--Don't Leave Before the Miracle
Recovery takes patience—and that’s something many of us find tough. In this episode, Steven T. Ginsburg breaks down the powerful meaning behind the phrase “don’t leave before the miracle,” and why it’...
4 Aug 202521min
48: The Pre-Lapse Before the Re-Lapse
Can success in recovery lead to complacency? In this episode, we explore the critical "pre-lapse" stage that often precedes relapse. Sharing my own experience of relapsing after 12 years of sobriety, ...
3 Feb 202515min
47: My Kid's an Addict-Is It My Fault
Curious if your child's addiction reflects your parenting? In our latest episode, with Steven T. Ginsburg, founder of Restore Detox Centers, to tackle this tough question. Drawing from my own journey...
27 Jan 202516min
