Best Substanceusedisorder Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 226 – Interview with Bracha Goetz, author of 43 children’s books 29:00

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Send us a text Episode 226 – Interview with Bracha Goetz, author of 43 children’s books Bracha Goetz is a Harvard-educated wellness expert who lives in Baltimore, Maryland. As a Best-Selling author, she has written 43 books that help children shine and a candid memoir for adults highlighting her empowering journey to joy. She struggled for years wi…

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Episode 225 – Interview with Emily Hawkins, creator of LeaderSHIFT 31:27

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Send us a text Episode 225 – Interview with Emily Hawkins, creator of LeaderSHIFT It was a drunken day at the pool with her young children that radically changed Emily’s life and future. Emily Hawkins resides in the Greater Atlanta metro and has successfully coached over 2,500 individuals and business owners, guiding them to unlock their true poten…

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Episode 224 – Mark Collins, author of “Life Mastery: Living Life By Design, Not By Default” 27:26

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Send us a text Episode 224 – Mark Collins, author of “Life Mastery: Living Life By Design, Not By Default” Mark resides in California. For 15 years, he has been coaching and mentoring, seeing hundreds of lives changed and callings unleashed. He has authored his first book, “Life Mastery: Living life by design, not by default.” He is a business and …

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Episode 223: Living Out Faith Through Recovery and Avoiding Common Pitfalls 28:35

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Send us a text Episode 223: Living Out Faith Through Recovery and Avoiding Common Pitfalls Step 12 in recovery programs calls us to share the message of recovery with others and practice these principles in every part of our lives. This step is rooted in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus commands us to spread His teachings and baptize others, assuring …

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Episode 222 – Establishing Market Dominance While Leading With Integrity 25:14

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Send us a text Episode 222 – Establishing Market Dominance While Leading With Integrity In today's rapidly evolving world, where the challenges we face are as complex as they are varied, the role of leadership has never been more crucial. To the business and community leaders tuning in, I extend a heartfelt welcome. This episode is dedicated to exp…

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Episode 221 Interview with Mimi Kroger, Health and Weight Loss Coach 30:14

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Send us a text Episode 221 – Interview with Mimi Kroger, Health and Weight Loss Coach Mimi has a heart for helping others heal by using Biblical principles. She’s a bestselling author, speaker, nationally certified personal trainer, a nutrition guide, ordained minister, and a behavior change specialist with a passion for health and wellness. She br…

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Episode 2020 - Tina Englisch - Dr Love 29:40

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Send us a text Hello! I’m Tina, previously known as “Dr. Love,” now your guide to a dream life. My journey from top achievements, like ranking in the ISF Snowboard World Cup series, to overcoming personal adversities, such as paralysis and escaping abusive relationships, has equipped me with a unique blend of empathy, resilience, and expertise in r…

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Episode 219 – Interview with Sarah Williamson, founder of “Drink Less Live Better” 31:16

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Send us a text Episode 219 – Interview with Sarah Williamson, founder of “Drink Less Live Better” Sarah Williamson resides in England and has spent the last twelve years coaching and mentoring people who’ve struggled with their addictions and mental health challenges. She feels that choosing to change your relationship with alcohol before you hit r…

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Episode 218 - You're Capable of Everything You Dream of | RJ Zimmerman 32:11

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Send us a text Episode 2018 - Interview with RJ Zimmerman, Sobriety & Mental Health Advocate RJ is a resident of Virginia, recently celebrated 8.5 years of sobriety, and is on a mission to let others know they’re not alone. He wants the person struggling with substance abuse to understand that the poor choices made should not cause you to give up o…

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Episode 217 - Transforming Lives with Patrick Callaghan 29:08

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Send us a text Episode 217 - Transforming Lives with Patrick Callaghan In this enlightening episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Patrick Callaghan, a certified transformational coach, life mastery consultant, and personal trainer. Patrick's life story is one of resilience, passion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others unlock th…

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Episode 216 – Keeper Catran-Whitney, author of “HELPLESSNESS” 33:46

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Send us a text Episode 216 – Keeper Catran-Whitney, author of “HELPLESSNESS” As a victim of childhood sexual abuse, during this episode, you will learn about the transformative message that Keeper Catran-Whitney has developed while focusing on leadership and personal growth, following some very challenging years as a youth in Northern California. K…

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Episode 215 – Interview with Jill Krzyzanowicz, she goes by the byline – “Live Out Loud!” 28:09

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Send us a text Episode 215 – Interview with Jill Krzyzanowicz, she goes by the byline – “Live Out Loud!” Jill wants people to understand they are NOT a victim. They call the shots. They must take responsibility. And they can change the game whenever they so choose. We all must find and heal what ails us, to be free of our addictions. Jill is an aut…

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Episode 214 – Xander Marshall: From Undocumented Child to Sobriety Champion 30:34

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Send us a text Episode 155 – Xander Marshall: From Undocumented Child to Sobriety Champion Xander's journey began when he crossed the Mexican border with his mother as a child, only to lose her due to death soon after and become an orphan. Adopted by a couple, Xander struggled during his early teen years, enduring hardship and isolation while atten…

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Episode 213 - Understanding and Practicing Step Eleven 24:03

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Send us a text "We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.” In Step 10, the focus is largely on keeping your thoughts and emotions in check, this step guides you to look at the very foundation of your restoration and recovery. As m…

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Episode 212 – Jeremy Weintraub, Economic Empowerment & Poverty Alleviation Professional 17:16

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Send us a text Episode 212 – Jeremy Weintraub, Economic Empowerment & Poverty Alleviation Professional My guest for this episode is Jeremy Weintraub, a Berkeley, California metro area resident. He recently celebrated 23 years of sobriety, getting sober at the young age of 22 – following six years of battling to be clean and sober. Today, he’s a suc…

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Episode 211 – Interview with Dr. Marlene Carson, U.S. Advisory Council on Trafficking Chair 32:33

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Send us a text Episode 211 – Interview with Dr. Marlene Carson, Chair of the U.S. Advisory Council on Trafficking at the White House In the realm of childhood, where laughter echoes freely and innocence reigns supreme, lies an unthinkable darkness: the theft of joy, playfulness, and innocence itself. This grim reality often unfolds when children fa…

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EPISODE 210 – NATE, GOD REWARDED HIS BELIEFS 31:03

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Send us a text Nate Maliscke (his nickname and stage name is Nate Crash) started Break Dancing in 2012 and he was able to take his passion global. Nate grew up in Western North Dakota, his parents divorced when he was very young, and along with his two younger sisters, they ultimately ended up in the foster care system. As he was finishing art scho…

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Episode 209 – Chris Terzakos, On a Mission to Empower & Uplift Lives 30:25

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Send us a text Episode 209 – Chris Terzakos, On a Mission to Empower & Uplift Lives Chris, the founder and leader of “The Healing Warrior,” is driven by a powerful passion and on a quest for well-being. He envisions a world where young and older men walk through the fields of life, carrying a kind of strength that creates purpose, inner peace, and …

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Episode 208 – Interview with Charles Meyer, Porn Addiction Recovery Coach 32:43

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Send us a text Episode 208 – Interview with Charles Meyer, Porn Addiction Recovery Coach Charles is on a mission to end fatherlessness in American homes, and eventually worldwide. Based on the West Coach of Florida, Charles Meyer became a Porn Addiction Recovery Coach because of his own struggles with addiction and a strong sense of purpose from Go…

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Episode 207 – Step 5 – We Admitted 32:40

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Send us a text Episode 207 – Step 5 – We Admitted Step 5 in faith-based recovery programs outlines how you will grow by admitting to God, oneself, and another person the exact nature of your wrongs. This step is pivotal as it embodies the principles of confession and accountability, which are foundational in Biblical teachings and essential for tru…

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Episode 10: Reflections on Motivational Interviewing 19:00

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In this episode, Dr. Stader calls Dr. Barnett to reflect on the philosophy of MI and how it has been transformative for his practice. Additional Learning Resources: Thomas Gordon’s Roadblocks to Communication Motivational Interviewing Workshops

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Episode 9: A Positive UA - Principles of MI in Practice 24:06

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In this episode, Dr. Stader utilizes the principles of MI when navigating an encounter with Sam, a patient who just had a routine UA test positive for fentanyl, an opioid he is not prescribed. Dr. Barnett and Dr. Stader debrief the details of this case following the encounter including the delicate position a physician occupies when establishing pa…

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Episode 8: Diet Change Talk - Principles of MI in Practice 20:23

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In this episode, Dr. Stader implements the breadth of MI tactics discussed thus far in an encounter with Peggy, a pre-diabetic patient with high cholesterol to discuss diet changes.

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Episode 7: Scaling and Eliciting Change Talk 18:39

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In this episode, Dr. Stader meets with Rebecca following a trip to the ER for a fall about the potential need to take fall risk reduction measures as she starts to age. Dr. Barnett and Dr. Stader discuss how scaling can be used to gauge where patients' readiness to implement change.

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Episode 6: Importance of Establishing Boundaries 16:57

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In this episode, Dr. Stader meet with Mark who would like to increase his opioid prescription for his back pain. Dr. Barnett and Dr. Stader discuss the importance of establishing physician-patient boundaries when discussing change behavior.

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Episode 5: Empathy, Discrepancy, Rolling with Resistance and Supporting Self-Efficacy 19:38

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In this episode, Dr. Stader conducts a new patient encounter with George. Following the encounter, Dr. Barnett and Dr. Stader talk about the four key principles of motivational interviewing: empathy, discrepancy, rolling with resistance and supporting self-efficacy in patients.

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Episode 4: Fighting the Righting Reflex 18:29

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In this episode, Dr. Stader meets with Cindy, a fibromyalgia patient on longterm opioid therapy, to discuss decreasing her percocet following a DUI. Following the encounter, Dr. Barnett and Dr. Stader discuss the importance of pushing back against the innate urge to tell a patient the solution to their problem as it can lead to resistance.…

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Episode 3: OARS Technique (Open Questioning, Affirming, Reflecting and Summarizing) 17:18

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In this episode, Dr. Stader introduces the OARS technique in an encounter with Paul who visits clinic regarding his surgeon’s wish for him to quit smoking pre-operatively. Following the encounter, Dr. Stader and Dr. Barnett dicuss how open questions, affirming patient sentiments, reflective statements and summarizing an encounter and assisting in m…

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Episode 2: Stages of Change 16:24

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In this episode, Dr. Stader has an appointment with Tom, a chronic pain patient grappling with a new diagnosis of sleep apnea and the need to wear a CPAP machine. Following the encounter, Dr. Stader and Dr. Barnett discuss the stages of change patients traverse.

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Episode 1: The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing 16:15

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Dr. Don Stader calls mentor Dr. Peter Barnett to vent about some feelings of burnout he is experiencing with his patients not wanting to follow directions and Dr. Barnett helps him reframe his mentality and offers up motivational interviewing as a potential strategy to employ with his patients resisting change.…

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How to Choose the Appropriate Opioid: An Interview with Dr. Heath McAnally 1:28:20

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Dr. Don Stader, MD, and Dr. Rachael Duncan, PharmD, sit down to chat with Dr. Heath McAnally, MD, to discuss the nuances between different opioid agents and how to choose between them to match your patient's needs. Tune in as we review the biological pain pathways and how the mu and kappa receptors are involved with different opioid agents and then…

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Mind Body Medicine's Approach to Chronic Pain: An Interview with Dr. Howard Schubiner 1:08:39

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Hosts Don Stader, MD and Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Howard Schubiner, MD to discuss mind body medicine and the power of perception when it comes to pain. Dr. Schubiner discusses how the brain is responsible for much of the pain we experience and how we can harness this knowledge to reduce it after ruling out structural sources. Resources …

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Chronic Pain Advocacy: An Interview with Kate Nicholson, JD 1:13:40

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Hosts Don Stader, MD and Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Kate Nicholson, JD, the founder of the nonprofit National Pain Advocacy Center whose mission is to advance the health and human rights of people in pain. Kate discusses her entry into the field of pain and her own journey developing and managing chronic pain and how she has used her expe…

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Episode 10: Putting it All Together (Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorders) 25:12

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Putting it all together Toolkit Opioid Prescribing and Treatment Guidance Toolkit Compass Opioid Stewardship Program Website Compass Opioid Stewardship Expert Spotlight Spotify Apple

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Episode 9: OUD Treatment: Recovery Communities and Social Adjuncts 15:57

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Addiction is about giving up everything for one thing. Recovery is about giving up one thing for everything.

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Episode 8: OUD Treatment: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder 24:05

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Buprenorphine and X Waivers Toolkit Buprenorphine Protocol Toolkit

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Episode 7: Motivational Interviewing for OUD 21:10

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Motivational Interviewing Toolkit

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Episode 6: Deprescribing - A Choice Between Tapering & Addiction Treatment 18:16

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Motivational Interviewing Toolkit

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Episode 5: Aberrancy Management in Chronic Opioid Therapy 24:26

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Risk Monitoring Toolkit Aberrancy Management Toolkit

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Episode 4: Informed Consents & Controlled Substance Agreements (CSAs) 18:00

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Informed Consent & Controlled Substance Agreement Toolkit

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Episode 3: Risk Monitoring and Mitigation for Chronic Opioid Therapy 16:11

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Risk Mitigation Toolkit

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Episode 2: Risk Screening and Stratification for OUD in Primary Care 18:46

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Opioid Therapy Risk-Assessment Screening Tools Table Recommended Screening Tools for Pain + Opioid Risk Management Toolkit A Comparison of Common Screening Methods for Predicting Aberrant Drug-Related Behavior among Patients Receiving Opioids for Chronic Pain Management

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Episode 1: An Introduction to Co-Occurring Chronic Pain & Opioid Use Disorder 16:49

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Summarized DSM-5 diagnostic categories and criteria for opioid use disorder Risks for opioid abuse and dependence among recipients of chronic opioid therapy: results from the TROUP study Rates of opioid misuse, abuse, and addiction in chronic pain: a systematic review and data synthesis

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Benzodiazepine Tapering: An Interview with Dr. Alexis Ritvo 1:17:51

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Host Rachael Duncan, PharmD sits down with Alexis Ritvo, MD, an assistant professor at CU Anschutz School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Program Director at Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Colorado to discuss all things benzodiazepines. Tune in to learn about tapering strategies, polypharma interactions and increased …

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Opioids, Health Disparities and COVID-19: An Interview with Dr. Andrew Herring and Charles Hawthorne 50:34

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Hosts Don Stader, MD and Rachael Duncan, PharmD sit down with Andrew Herring, MD and Charles Hawthorne of CA Bridge to discuss healthy equity and disparities in the opioid epidemic. CA Bridge is a pioneering organization that expands access of evidence-based addiction care to those who use drugs across California, Andrew serves as the Director and …

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Episode 11: Putting It All Together (Opioid Stewardship) 20:47

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In this episode, Dr. Stader and Anne chat about how her pain has improved and she is getting more out of life. Following their encounter, Don and Rachael circle back on the 8 pillars of opioid stewardship tying it all together and and talk about modifying the framework to fit individual patients. Show Notes: Benzodiazepine Deprescribing Algorithm C…

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Episode 10: Cross Titration to Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain 16:39

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In this episode, Dr. Stader introduces buprenorphine as a possible agent to help manage Anne's chronic pain. Following their encounter, Don and Rachael discuss the use of buprenorphine for chronic pain and how to effectively cross titrate a patient from other opioids to the safer agent. Show Notes: Buprenorphine and X Waivers IR Opioid Cross Taper …

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Episode 9: Opioid Tapering Tips: Tapering Fentanyl & Oxycodone 16:21

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In this episode, Dr. Stader and Anne discuss how her taper is going and they agree on some adjustments. Following their encounter, Don and Rachael take a deeper dive into the specific mechanics of tapering fentanyl and Oxycodone. Show Notes: Opioid + Benzodiazepine Tapering How-To Guide Fentanyl 50 mcg TD Taper Example The Iowa Healthcare Collabora…

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Episode 8: Tapering Conversations and Benefits of Tapering / Deprescribing 20:34

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In this episode, Dr. Stader broached his concerns with Anne's medication regimen and they discuss the mechanics of tapering her off some of her medications. Following their encounter, Don and Rachael dive into the collaborative framework for a taper using the BRAVO approach. Show Notes: Optimizing Patient Communication: The Key to a Successful Tape…

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Episode 7: Respiratory Depression & Screening for Sleep Disordered Breathing 15:01

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In this episode, Dr. Stader talks with Anne about her sleep study showing sleep apnea and his concern for her medication regimen contributing to it. Following their encounter, Don and Rachael dive into the nuts and bolts of screening for sleep disordered breathing. Show Notes: 2021 BMJ Article Infographic: Diagnosing Sleep Apnea in Patients Taking …

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