Dr. Romas Buivydas speaking with Thomas Gould by Romas Buivydas, Ph.D., LMHC

Dr. Romas Buivydas speaking with Dr. Jeffrey Baxter by Romas Buivydas, Ph.D., LMHC

Dr. Romas Buivydas speaking with Dan Ripley by Romas Buivydas, Ph.D., LMHC

Dr. Romas Buivydas speaking with Earl Warren by Romas Buivydas, Ph.D., LMHC

Dr. Romas Buivydas speaking with Daylene Marshall, clinical program director for the Faris Recovery Center.

On Airing Addiction, we talked to Mark Brown, Executive Director of the Adolescent Division at Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.

Dr. Romas Buivydas speaking with guest Rob Grenier, who talked about his journey as a person in recovery.

As Jodi Tarantino steps down as host, she’s introducing Dr. Romas Buivydas as the new host of Airing Addiction!

In this show, Jodi has a discussion with Reverend Andrew Marshall about Spirituality—not Religion—one of four important components of recovery. Jodi and Andrew will also discuss the other 3 “legs” of the recovery “chair” in this informative show.

Kim Robles, LMHC joined me by telephone for this show focused on a different addiction—food addiction. Listen to why I decided to focus on this topic during the Holiday season and how closely related all addictions are. I also share a big announcement at the end of the show that you won’t want to miss!…

Julie Maida found herself in the throes of post-partum depression and agoraphobia, unable to get out to meetings, when she decided that she needed to work her recovery in a new way. Julie founded sobermommies.com, an online forum for moms in recovery to give and get support through blogs and online posts. Hear Julie talk about her journey thus ...…

Sam is a 6-time All Star and 15-year veteran of Major League Baseball (MLB). Sam’s tumultuous journey with alcohol ended his pitching career early and significantly impacted his personal life. Hear Sam talk about this journey and how he was able to bring his recovery to MLB and change how addiction is addressed.…

On this episode, Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis talks about the great initiatives going on in Worcester County to address addiction and the opioid epidemic. Listen to our ideas for ending this crisis and so much more!

Shane first came on Airing Addiction 8 months ago to share his story after completing the Charles J. Faris Recovery Center residential treatment program. In today’s show Shane shares his 1-year follow-up story! It is a story of resilience, humility and recovery.

Rich's Story by Romas Buivydas, Ph.D., LMHC

Jesse started using drugs at the age of 13 and tells his story of addiction and recovery in this informative, fast-paced show. A single father who calls himself “a punk rock recovering addict”, Jesse was open and candid about his thoughts on recovery in this show.

On this episode of Airing Addiction, Jodi talks with Hillary Dumas: Woman in recovery, mother, full-time Senior Recovery Specialist and student for her LADC. Hillary's work ethic and drive are amazing. Listen as Hillary shares her thoughts on being a woman, mother and professional in recovery.

Maureen from Spectrum’s Peer Recovery Center New Beginnings located in Lawrence shares her story on this week’s Airing Addiction. Maureen talks about her experience, strength and hope while explaining the role the Peer Recovery Center played in her becoming a strong, independent woman.

This week listen to Jodi answer your questions about addiction and recovery in her first solo LIVE show since becoming host of Airing Addiction. How is Addiction different from a bad habit? What do grief and loss have to do with Addiction? Grief and loss are common experiences of folks in treatment and Jodi explores various aspects of the griev ...…

On this show Jodi spoke with Gail and Steve from NM Cares to discuss how they are working to destigmatize addiction by sharing education and personal stories. Listen as the three discuss everything from addiction as a brain disease to the role of relapse in recovery and how the stigma associated with addiction is contributing to a public health ...…

This week I was joined by Ronald Burgess, Family Engagement Specialist at the Faris Recovery Center. Listen as we talk about the various roles we all play in our lives, how those roles may help or hinder the treatment process and how we learn the important skills of prioritizing and compartmentalizing.…

Kurt was deemed “Incorrigible” and was told he would never change. After being convinced that he would be a career criminal and would spend his life behind bars, Kurt maintained a glimmer of hope and openly received the gift of desperation while incarcerated. He participated in Spectrum’s Correctional Recovery Academy (CRA) for 3 years while at ...…

I was in studio this week with Christina Rossi, LICSW, Regional Director of Spectrum's Haverhill and Saugus Outpatient Treatment Centers. Hear me talk about why I think we are living in a traumatized nation and listen to Christina break down the relationship between trauma and substance use. What is trauma, what is a traumatic response and how ...…

My Family in Recovery: A Tribute To My Sister Tammy by Romas Buivydas, Ph.D., LMHC

What is the relationship between food and substance recovery? How can food be a tool to support healthy decision-making and nourishment in all aspects of our lives? Why do we crave sugar and carbohydrates in early recovery or when we are feeling down? Kim Robles is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Dance Movement ...…

Why is it a vital part of recovery to learn how to just BE? How can we turn “boredom” into purposeful serenity-seeking time? There is a movement afoot to recognize the importance of downtime, a time for purposeful reflection. How do we help people learn these skills in treatment? Join me as I talk about these topics and more with Day Marshall, ...…

What does substance use have to do with the military? What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day? What do servicemen and women need when they return home after deployment? How do combat and non-combat experiences impact a person’s daily functioning? In honor of Memorial Day I sat with Anthony Pettiquoi, Recovery Specialist at ...…

What we KNOW about addiction treatment and what we DO aren't always the same. Often times the research and knowledge gets adulterated in practice. Dr. Roger Peters, Spectrum Health Systems Senior Research Adviser, Professor in the Department of Mental health Law and Policy at the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI), Univers ...…

It's a funny thing, getting to know someone. At first you think you have them figured out, but not so fast; that's called a first impression or judgement, informed by lifes' experiences or simply the kind of day you're having. Then you meet that person again and you learn more, opinions evolve, intrigue builds. Well, that's what you get with Ja ...…

Recovery and fitness is a theme we just can't seem to get away from on Airing Addiction. A week ago, Henry Ward, ran 24 hours straight on the Belmont High School track. Why? Well to raise awareness for addiction and recovery. When Henry got sober 9 years ago he felt good, for awhile, but knew he needed something more; sobriety alone wasn't enou ...…

Karyn reached out to me on February 10, 2017 via Facebook message after hearing an Airing Addiction podcast. The messages we shared for months were fast and furious, over wrought with desperate pleas for direction, many in the moment of the actual crisis. We read the raw messages on air and learn what took Karyn from crisis to being able to bre ...…

WBFF pro and NV Fitness owner, Jen Dicandia shares the tragic story of her brother Matt's overdose death. She and Janelle Nicolo Monteiro from Body Ambition in Mass. (episode: Fitness and Recovery 1) had been great friends, competitors, gym owners, and both lost a sibling to an overdose. After Jen heard Janelle's show, Jen knew she knew she nee ...…

Fitness icon, Janelle Nicolo Monteiro of Body Ambition in Middleton Ma. shares her tragic story of her sister April's heroin overdose and death. This is the story her heart needed to share, but what has come out selfless sharing is mind blowing, changing lives today. Make sure you also listen to Fitness and Recovery Part 2 with Jen Dicandia of ...…

A woman's recovery walk is unique. Bonnie relapsed after 15 years sobriety. During those years she got her Master's degree in the counseling field, married, and became a mother to 3 children. Bonnie thought enough time passed, her kids needed to come first now. As Bonnie traces the steps leading to relapse, she remembers the loud recovery commu ...…

Sam Quinones, acclaimed author of the book Dreamland, connects the dots of the heroin epidemic and how it found its way to even the most unsuspecting areas? The story, researched with the grit of a journalist, but with the magical story telling of any block buster producer, considers everything from its Mexican origins, to its reach into white ...…

Edited without commercials or commercial transitions: Brian Keith. What can I say about this man? He was the first to take advantage of the "Recovery Through Fitness" initiative launched after Airing Addiction featured two fitness icons, both who lost a sibling to addiction. Together, we started a movement. Just last week, he stood in front of ...…

Kurt Isaacson, CEO of Spectrum Health Systems, and Peter Stanton, Editor of the Worcester Business Journal weigh in on Addiction in the Workplace. Addiction is a disease. A disease that sees no racial, intellectual or moral boundary. Top performers in the workplace can be affected by addiction and termination doesn't always behoove the employer ...…

We've all heard it, "Sticks and Stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me." Well, it's simply UNTRUE. Names do hurt and while bruises fade, insults like "You're a bad mother" will roll over and over in your head for years. Maureen Casey, Director of Spectrum Health System's Court Mandated Programs joins Airing Addiction for blunt talk.…

Joanne Peterson, Founder of Learn to Cope shares why she started Learn to Cope and what every parent struggling to support their child in recovery should know.Ani, Clinical Supervisor at the New England Recovery Center, answers questions from Auburn HS freshman, read in studio, by an AHS student. The answers were so spot on that I think we will ...…

When protecting, nurturing and coddling is in your DNA as a parent, what do you do when you child is an addict? Your parental instinct may just be prolonging the problem and making it worse. Counterintuitive I know. You can lessen the struggle, no need to recreate the wheel. Listen to this week's Airing Addiction to find out how parents of addi ...…

2.17.17 Donna and John DiPietro talk addiction and recovery on the Jordan Levy Show Always nice to change it up and sit in as a guest talking about addiction and recovery vs. hosting the Airing Addiction show. Where is Spectrum headed? Is addiction a choice? How did our newest building on the Westboro campus get its name? Check out this segment.…

Think addiction is a choice? Is your loved one trying to hurt you? Did you raise them wrong, not home enough? If you've ever answered yes to any of these questions, just wait . This episode will show you why addiction is a disease and believe it or not, why family STILL matters, to BOTH of you.

Worcester county physician shares the story of his son Max, who passed away from an opiod addiction Dec. 28, 2016. Every O.D. is a tragedy, but what makes this more haunting, is that Max was in recovery, with steadfast commitment, for 2 years until a car accident in November. Even after the accident he was committed to staying away from pain pi ...…

4 months ago, a man reached out via FaceBook message, desperate for help with his addiction. So shamed, he reached out under the guise of "a friend". That first step lead to him getting his 4 month coin just a few days ago. Our goal for doing this show is for you to take that first step. We hope Shane's emotional, but courageous story will insp ...…

Guests: Rob Bradford (WEEI and Red Sox sports writer/broadcaster); Kevin Mikolazyk from The Herren Project, and Jeff Allison. What do Chris Herren, and Jeff Allison have in common? Both Massachusetts natives whose professional sports careers were destroyed by opiod addiction. Rob Bradford shares that performance enhancing drugs aren't the only ...…

We are joined by Rich Carr from Carr Financial Group in Worcester, Ma. As a financial planner, Rich gives insight on dealing with families struggling with addiction. Donna and Rich talk about financial considerations before, during and after treatment. Addiction and finances are two of the most private areas in an individual's life. This week's ...…

Starting on our new day and time live! In the studio we are joined by a family who suffered through the struggle of addiction. Now sober after trying multiple avenues to get clean, the last and final attempt was from right in their own backyard...Spectrum Health and NERC. Listen in to hear the perspective and journey from each family member and ...…

Pre recorded - back by popular demand Robert Eagan is in the studio with us discussing prevention and life after treatment.

* Pre Recorded - prior to our sound cloud launch * In this episode, we speak with Robert Eagan a CADC and ARISE Interventionist, with over 15 years of experience in the field of addiction. The hot topic? Interventions, the ARISE model looks at the big picture, how did we get here? How is the whole family impacted, how do we learn to love and su ...…

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