In the episode:In this week's podcast episode, we talk with Dr. Stephen Lloyd, Chief Medical Officer at Cedar Recovery and advising doctor for the Hulu miniseries, Dopesick. As an internal medicine physician and addict in recovery since 2004, Dr. Lloyd has a deep understanding of addiction giving him a unique approach to patient care that includes quality treatment and compassionate care. Episode Highlights:Behind the scenes of the series Dopesick.His work with Cedar Recovery and as a panel member for the Tennessee Drug Court.Remembering the first time he didn’t use and realizing that help is available.The problem of underserved pregnant women with addiction.The connection between childhood trauma, addiction, and decreased dopamine.The "Is alcoholism an allergy, a disease, or disorder?" debate. We ask Dr. Lloyd.You can find Dr. Stephen Lloyd at the After Dopesick event in Mobile AL. on August 31, 2022.Learn more here:https://www.drugeducation.org/international-overdose-awareness-day?fbclid=IwAR149FdX6ouYqU-r1WU7IK101q4V7WY0MgtEtNf1JA_hceHdV0F2HU6tlN4 Back Porch Chats is now Now Sober. Same great information. New branding. As you may know, Now Sober Coach and Now Sober Academy were born from the efforts of Back Porch Chats. We are happy to announce that Now Sober has exceeded our expectations, so to make things more consistent we have decided to include the podcast in the Now Sober Brand.We look forward to your continued support.Get More from Now Sober:Email: [email protected] Page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowsoberwithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Now Sober Merch in the Now Sober Life store.  https://nowsoberlife.comSupport the showSupport the show

In the episode:In this week's episode, we talk to author Ray Vance, author of A Road Through Hell. Many of us in recovery know about the hell we put ourselves through while in active addiction. We've experienced our lives in chaos, legal problems, broken relationships, relapse after relapse, and defeat. But what do we do when our child has watched us go through all this and decides to follow that road anyway?Ray Vance knows because he's been through it. After years of drug and alcohol abuse, a prison sentence, and finally recovery, Ray had to face the fact that his own son was following in his footsteps. In this episode, we learn about Ray's experience with drugs and alcohol, his path to recovery, and what he has done to help his son through a similar lifestyle as we discuss his book A Road Through Hell.To get your copy of A Road Through Hell, go to:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ray-Vance-108761488465099Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Through-Hell-Alcoholism-Addiction/dp/B09S5ZPTTX/ref=sr_1_5?qid=1656331340&refinements=p_27%3ARay+Vance&s=books&sr=1-5Back Porch Chats will be shifting gears in the next few weeks. Same great information. New branding. As you may know, Now Sober Coach and Now Sober Academy were born from the efforts of Back Porch Chats. We are happy to announce that Now Sober has exceeded our expectations, so to make things more consistent we have decided to include the podcast in the Now Sober Brand.We look forward to your continued support.Get More from Back Porch Chats (soon Now Sober):Email: [email protected] Page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowsoberwithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Now Sober Merch in the Now Sober Life store.  https://nowsoberlife.comSupport the show

In the episode:We talk to Josh and Hollie, authors of Bang Head Here about the self-destructive behaviors that result from emotional pain. Much of how people are conditioned to deal with pain mirrors the way their caretakers dealt with pain. When a loved one acts out destructively it is easy for the caretaker to place blame on their loved one, instead of reflecting on how their own pain management skills have been passed onto those they love. In order to help those struggling at home survive, it’s important to understand the way pain, fantasy, and avoidance is keeping people in a cycle of destruction. Josh and Hollie grew up in neighboring towns in Southern California. After graduating high school they left home for university where they subsequently started a non-profit Kaiizen, developed training programs for teens/young adults on relationship violence prevention, and began crisis intervention coaching for families with at-risk loved ones. Their work inspired a collaboration resulting in the book series Bang Head Here.To contact Josh and Hollie or learn more about Bang Head Here, go to:Website: www.joshandhollie.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/josh_and_hollie/Back Porch Chats will be shifting gears in the next few weeks. Same great information. New branding. As you may know, Now Sober Coach and the Academy were born from the efforts of Back Porch Chats. We are happy to announce that Now Sober has exceeded our expectations, so to make things more consistent we have decided to include the podcast in the Now Sober Brand.We look forward to your continued support.Get More from Back Porch Chats (soon Now Sober):Email: [email protected] Page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Now Sober Merch in the Now Sober Lifestyle store.  https://www.nowsoberstyle.comSupport the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, we talk to Janet Gourand who struggled with alcohol for many years. She tells how she finally got sober in 2015 when she found her "people." She used her 25 years of experience in training and development to design and facilitate workshops to help people quit drinking. Her membership program, Tribe Sober, provides workshops, coaching, and connection. Her work has helped hundreds of people go on to live alcohol-free lives. She believes that "getting sober is just the beginning - once we've stopped drinking we need to create a life we don't want to escape from."Episode Highlights:Janet's storyAlcohol as a breast cancer survivor.Using projects to help with sobriety.Tribe SoberWhere you can find Janet Gourand:Website: www.tribesober.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjs0AzxbJs3CILIyeJBE6PwPodcast: https://www.tribesober.com/podcasts/If you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below:https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or [email protected]@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Bach Porch Chats merchandise in the Now Sober Life store.  https://nowsoberlife.com/Support the show

In this Episode:Charlene Madden joins this episode of Back Porch Chats to share her story of childhood sexual violence, domestic abuse, mental illness, and suicide ideation in an open and authentic discussion to help remove some of the stigmas that surround those topics. Charlene is a mother of 3 children, wife, daughter, and reiki practitioner. She is the creator of the Ignite Your Life BC Women's Workshop, speaker, author, and women's empowerment coach.Charlene has spent most of her life living in a state of darkness.  After experiencing over 9 years of sexualized trauma at the hands of her grandfather, a decade of domestic violence, and 3+ decades of mental illness and suicidal ideology, she was just 2 days away from taking her life when she attended a women's workshop where everything changed.  She was able to take off her blinders, begin the healing process, and find her Purpose by turning her mess into a message of hope, evolution, and transformation that she now shares with people all over the world.    Episode Highlights:Landing in the hands of a sexual predator.Acting out.Cutting.Living with suicidal thoughts.Having a spiritual awakening.To contact Charlene Madden or learn more about “Ignite Your Life BC”, go to:http://www.facebook.com/igniteyourlifebcMy FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below: https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or [email protected]@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise in the Now Sober Lifestyle store.  www.nowsoberlife.comSupport the show

In this episode:Stephan Neff is an anesthetist, bestselling author, speaker and show host, and alcoholic in recovery. Stephan knows the challenges of trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD firsthand. As a man trying to drown his sorrows, he found out the hard way that the critters can swim. But the past does not equal the future. In this episode, Stephan and Vince dive deep into masculine ideas of anger and shame, where it originates as well as how they have dealt with it in the past. Today Stephan is an expert in living a life so fantastic, that alcohol has simply no role to play. He is the host of My Steps to Sobriety, his show on YouTube and as a podcast, and has published a book under the same title. To contact Stephan Neff or learn more about My Steps to Sobriety, go to:https://stephanneff.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/stepstosobriety https://www.instagram.com/stepstosobriety/ If you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below: https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats: Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaEmail: [email protected]:[email protected]: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Facebook page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats merchandise available in the Now Sober Life store.https://nowsoberlife.com/Support the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, we talk to the author of seven books, Paul Trammell about living sober as a solo sailor. Paul talks about how his decision to stop drinking alcohol led to living a nomadic life on the sea and the completion of his book Alcoholics Not Anonymous, A Modern Way to Quit Drinking. His book focuses on how he designed his own method of sobriety without the help of AA. Paul is the author of several other books including, The Joy of Living Clean and Sober, Becoming a Sailor, Journey to the Ragged Island, and Dead Flowers on Wednesday.Episode Highlights:Sailing as a reward and substitute for alcohol.Living sober on a sailboat.Finding a new identity in sobriety.His process to getting sober and putting it into a book.Paul's book The Joy of Living Clean and Sober.To contact Paul Trammell go to:Website: https://www.paultrammell.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paul.w.trammell/Instagram: Trammell.paul If you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below: https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or [email protected]@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Website: www.nowsobercoach.comFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_B6-MQQRKY9viknzfWwkgHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats Merchandise in the Now Sober Lifestyle store.  http://nowsoberlife.com/Support the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Vince and Jeanna talk to Steve Bisson about managing trauma and addiction with therapy and getting help from sober communities.Steve Bisson has worked in the mental health/addiction field since 1999 as a therapist, coach, author, and podcaster. He has owned his private practice, Straight to the Point Therapy, since 2011. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Steve has worked in diverse fields, including community outpatient services, the criminal justice field, a mental health crisis team, as well as a trainer for first responders and correctional staff on mental health and substance abuse. EMDR trained, he has processed trauma and bereavement issues throughout his career. He has been practicing telehealth therapy since 2015.Episode Highlights:Therapy as an addition to recovery communities.Why people use drugs and alcohol to deal with trauma.How substance abuse users use cognitive Distortions for protection.Why not thinking about drinking never works.Group dynamics that create limitations in recovery.Marijuana maintenance to avoid more dangerous drugs.To contact Steve or learn more about his podcast, Finding Your Way Through Therapy, go to:Facebook: www.facebook.com/stevebissonlmhcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebissonlmhc/Instagram: www.instagram.com/stevebissonlmhcTwitter: twitter.com/stevebissonlmhcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLhTDRUi2yODXYU3WRvvegEmail: [email protected] you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder. https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or [email protected]@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Website: www.nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFREE Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/How You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats, Now Sober, and other merchandise in the Now Sober Life website: http://nowsoberlife.com/Support the show

In this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Vince and Jeanna talk to Serge Prengel who looks at the science behind 12-step programs in his book, The Proactive Twelve-Steps: A Mindful Program for Lasting Change.Serge is certified in Focusing, Core Energetics, and Somatic Experiencing. His work draws from Systems-Centered theory. He is a co-founder of the Integrative Focusing Therapy training program and the author of four books.Episode Highlights:How as a person not in recovery got involved in recovery work.How the 12-step program can sometimes be self-shaming.Examples of Serge's rewording of the steps and why he reworded it.The spirit of the steps.The science behind trauma and addiction.Fear of feelings.Working the steps using Serge's book.To contact Serge Prengel or learn more about Integrative Focusing Therapy, go to:Website: https://proactive12steps.comDo you want to know more about addiction?If you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder. https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or [email protected]@nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Website: www.nowsobercoach.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFREE Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/How You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats, Now Sober, and other merchandise in the Now Sober Life website: http://nowsoberlife.com/Support the show

In this Episode:Listen in as Vince and Jeanna talk to Theo Fleury, best known as an Olympic Hockey gold medalist and Stanly Cup winner, Theo Fleury now takes his story of abuse and addiction recovery public. His best-selling books, Playing with Fire and Conversations with a Rattlesnake, offer tools that help people who have experienced trauma learn to live healthy lives.In this episode of Back Porch Chats, Theo tells his story and encourages others to talk too.Episode Highlights:Childhood trauma as a worldwide epidemic.How abuse affects the survivors.Living a spiritual life as a key to recovery.Creating chaos and our addiction to it.Addiction to suppress the pain of trauma. How he handled sexual trauma as a man.What Theo does to give back.Theo's work as a country music recording artist.To contact Theo Fleury or learn more about “Me Too”, go to:Website: https://theofleury.life/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofleury14If you find yourself up late at night with a reluctant hint that the drink in your hand might be causing your problems, you may be ready to learn more.My FREE course, Back to Ground Zero, answers the question, “Am I drinking too much?” while providing the information you need to know about alcohol use disorder.No one wants to be alcohol dependent. At the same time, they fear quitting completely. Most importantly, our understanding of alcohol abuse is shrouded in myths. You can clear up some of your confusion by clicking on the link below:  https://nowsobercoach.com/am-i-drinking-too-much-alcohol/Get More from Back Porch Chats:Website: www.backporchchats.comContact Vince or JeannaEmail: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/BackporchchatsConnect with Jeanna Online:Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeannafoxcoachFREE Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/sobrietycoachfoxInstagram: www.instagram.com/recoverywithjeanna/Website: www.nowsobercoach.comHow You Can HelpIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to offer your support, there are three things you can do.1.    Head over to your favorite podcast app and leave a review.2.    Share this episode on social media.3.    Visit our store and wear your support. Now available: Back Porch Chats merchandise in the Now Sober Life store.  https://nowsoberlife.comSupport the show