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Retailers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape where consumer expectations, AI advancements, and social media platforms like TikTok are redefining engagement. It feels like the holiday shopping season just ended, but when do retailers start planning for the next one, and some retailers already behind the curve for this season? Joining us today is Carey Cockrum, Director of Consulting at Cella by Randstad Digital, where she helps major brands and marketing teams optimize their strategies with data-driven insights, AI-powered content creation, and cutting-edge retail marketing trends. With the holidays just around the corner, she’s here to share what’s next for retail marketing, campaign optimization, and how brands can stay ahead in a hyper-competitive space. ABOUT CAREY COCKRUM Carey has been a part of the Creative Agency space for nearly 30 years. She has served as Designer, Creative Director, Creative Operations Lead and Agency Lead in both internal and external agencies (big and small). Carey has worked directly with C-suite stakeholders to understand organizational strategies that inform effective creative solutions. She is a bit of a data nerd and loves demonstrating results. Brands she’s supported include Fruit of the Loom, Wendy’s and Humana. In her free time, she enjoys going back to her creative roots through painting and drawing. She also spends her time improving upon the house she lives in today in Southern, MI - inside and out. RESOURCES Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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Episode 37 - From Addiction to Leadership: The Trait-Based Model of Recovery with Dr. Jason Roop 55:38

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Jason Roop ! Dr. Roop is the founder and CEO of the Center for Trait-Based Transformation , and the primary developer of the Trait-Based Model of Recovery: an evidence-based, person-centered approach to addiction treatment and recovery that emphasizes enhancing the personal strengths of individuals in addiction to promote success in business and life while in recovery. Dr. Roop has an absolutely amazing recovery journey of his own: he began his recovery in 2013 after 17 years in active addiction, and by 2022 he had completed a PhD in Business Management and Leadership. Now in 2025, his Trait-Based curriculum for treatment and prevention has partners nationwide. It was fascinating learning about Dr. Roop’s model for addiction and recovery, and I think you’ll enjoy it, as well. Over the hour we discuss: How does the Trait-Based Model of Recovery differ from traditional addiction treatment models? Many people view suffering from addiction as being a vulnerability, but you see it as an indicator for latent strengths waited to be tapped. How is this the case, and what are those strengths? What are some key traits that your program emphasizes to help individuals entering recovery thrive? Developing, validating, and promoting a new model for treatment is ambitious. What have been some early successes and pain points? And more! Dr. Roop was also kind enough to share a diagram of the Tree of Traits, a foundational element of his treatment. To download a copy, please click here .…

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Episode 36 - Modernizing Nicotine Cessation with Dr. George Kolodner 46:00

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My guest for this episode of Let’s Talk is Dr. George Kolodner! Dr. Kolodner is an addiction psychiatrist and the Medical Director of the Triple Track Treatment program for smoking and vaping cessation. He is the Chair of the American Society of Addiction Medicine Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction Special Interest Group, and a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at both the Georgetown University and University of Maryland Schools of Medicine. In our conversation we dive into the shortcomings of older models of of nicotine cessation treatment, including: If we’ve known how hazardous smoking is to health for decades, why is it still such a public health problem? Why does the medical and insurance system treat addiction to nicotine differently than other addictions? And more importantly…should it be treated differently? What are the three core tracks in your method, and why are each important for nicotine cessation? Which is tougher to quit: smoking or vaping? And more!…

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Episode 35 - Preventing Youth Substance Use with Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher 52:53

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher! Dr. Halpern-Felsher an endowed professor in the Pediatrics Department at Stanford University, the founder and Executive Director of the Stanford REACH Lab, and the President of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. Dr. Halpern-Felsher is an absolute giant in the field of youth prevention, publishing over 200 manuscripts, and she and her lab have created vaping and THC prevention curricula that have positively impacted the lives of teens from coast to coast. It was an absolute honor to have her on the show, and I think you'll definitely enjoy the conversation! We talk about: Why focus on prevention, particularly right now? Based on what we know right now, is it harder to quit vaping or smoking? And what resources are available to help with quit attempts? When the reality of how teen substance use impacts the developing brain is legitimately concerning (not to mention high fentanyl presence in the street market), how do you craft effective prevention messaging that doesn't feel like scare tactics? Is it possible we can address the youth mental health emergency and teen substance use at the same time? And more! If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Halpern-Felsher and her work with REACH Lab, visit her at https://med.stanford.edu/halpern-felsher-reach-lab.html.…

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Episode 34 - Delta-8 THC with Dr. Matt Rossheim 1:02:37

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Matt Rossheim! Dr. Rossheim is an Associate Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and a leading researcher on the impact of drug policy on public health, particularly as it relates to teenagers and young adults. The past several years he's turned his attention to derived psychoactive cannabis products, the most common of which is Delta-8 THC, and the tactics that the industry has used to market to youth and evade effective regulation. I talk with Dr. Rossheim about a range of topics from his recent research, including: - How do derived psychoactive cannabis products differ from traditional cannabis products? - What products are the most common semi-synthetics? And which are the most concerning from a health perspective? - How are these products marketed to consumers, and are there particular groups that appear to be targeted? - What tactics are commonly used in industry-funded studies to spread misinformation about intoxicating substances? And how can we keep industry honest? - Given the lack of regulation, is there any way to purchase these types of products safely? And where can someone go for reliable information? And more! To get in touch and learn more about Dr. Rossheim, visit his website at https://www.unthsc.edu/college-of-public-health/dr-matthew-rossheim/…

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Episode 33 - Mindfulness for Treating Opioid Addiction with Dr. Eric Garland 43:54

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We talk a lot about turning the tide in the opioid epidemic – Dr. Eric Garland is actually out there doing something about it. On the latest episode of Let’s Talk, Dr. Garland and I discuss the psychotherapy he’s developing called MORE – Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement. MORE is a psychotherapy specifically designed (and being validated) for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). This is more rare than you might think: most gold-standard addiction psychotherapies (like CBT) show far less efficacy for treating OUD than for other substance use disorders. Dr. Eric Garland is the inaugural Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion Endowed Professor in Health Sciences and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California-San Diego. Previously, he served as Distinguished Endowed Chair in Research, Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Utah College of Social Work. On the podcast we dive into… The central tenets of how MORE works, and why thus far it’s proven more effective than other psychotherapies for treating OUD The role of mindfulness and reward restructuring and changing addictive behaviors How to overcome the challenges that come with attempting to increase adoption of a new therapeutic approach And more! And MORE? …and we cover other topics, too! If you’d like to look deeper into MORE and Dr. Garland’s work, please see below: New Book / Treatment Manual for MORE MORE Overview and Information Professional Training and Certification in MORE Open-Access Academic Journal Articles: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2789279 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2812818 https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.20230272 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aax1569 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abo4455 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235215462100067X…

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Let's Muse about New Developments in Nicotine and Vaping 13:52

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Today marks the first solo episode of my podcast, which I'm calling "Let's Muse!" Let's Muse episodes will cover a current topic that I'm finding interesting at the moment, and I'd love to hear your musings about it on my corresponding posts on LinkedIn and YouTube. Today I'll cover two recent developments in the nicotine and vaping world: my take on how to interpret a recent Cochrane Review (see link below) that found that vaping is an effective method for quitting smoking, as well as Phillip Morris announcing the construction of a new $600 million manufacturing plant in Colorado to up production of Zyn nicotine pouches. Have an opinion? Let's talk about it! Vaping for Smoking Cessation Review: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010216.pub8/full New Zyn Manufacturing Plant: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/zyn-maker-increases-production-capacity-new-600-million-facility-color-rcna162072…

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Episode 32 - Let's Talk About Alcohol Myths and Misperceptions - Dr. Laura Kwako and Dr. Thekla Brumder Ross 48:34

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My guests for this episode on alcohol myths are Dr. Laura Kwako and Dr. Thekla Brumder Ross from the National Institute of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA)! Dr. Laura Kwako, PhD, is chief of the Treatment, Health Services, & Recovery Branch (THSRB) in the Division of Treatment and Recovery at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Dr. Thekla Brumder Ross, PsyD, is a Clinical Psychologist and a Strategic Advisor to NIH-NIAAA. I chat with Drs. Kwako and Brumder Ross about a range of topics during today's conversation, including: - Is any amount of alcohol actively good for your health? Or at least not harmful? - Why don't alcohol-related public health issues receive the same amount of attention as other drugs of concern, like opioids and THC? How can we better raise awareness? - A recent study found that only 2% of patients who were admitted to a hospital for an alcohol-related concern received an FDA-approved medication for alcoholism. Why do you think this is, and how do we change it? - Data indicate that both patients and providers don't feel entirely comfortable talking about alcohol-related problems during medical visits. Why do you think this is? And how can we improve the situation? - If someone is concerned and wants to change their relationship with alcohol, where can they begin? And more! My NIAAA guests referenced a *bunch* of resources during the podcast, including: - Rethinking Drinking (self-evaluation): https://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/ - Written self-evaluation guide: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/sites/default/files/Options-People-Thinking-About-Drinking.pdf - Alcohol Treatment Navigator: https://alcoholtreatment.niaaa.nih.gov/ - Healthcare Professional’s Core Resource on Alcohol (Free CME/CEU Hub): https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/health-professionals-communities/core-resource-on-alcohol - Alcohol Policy Hub: https://alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/ To get in touch and learn more about Dr. Kwako, visit her NIAAA profile page at https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/about-niaaa/our-staff/laura-e-kwako-phd. Dr. Brumder Ross is available at her website at https://www.theklabr.com/…

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Episode 31 - Family's Impact on Addiction and Recovery with Dr. Brian Licuanan 57:22

48 weeks ago57:22

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Brian Licuanan! Dr. Licuanan is an author, speaker, and board-certified psychologist practicing in Southern California, and specializes in working with highly acute clients struggling with substance abuse disorders and mental health conditions. He recently published a new book, "How to Get Your Resisting Loved One into Treatment: A Step-by-Step Guide for Mental Health and/or Addiction Crisis," which is an absolute treasure-trove of information about how to understand and interpret a loved one's addictive behaviors and how to leverage the family system to help move them towards a path of healing and recovery. I talk with Dr. Licuanan about a range of topics related to his book, including: - How can you inspire hope in families who have been struggling with a loved one's addiction for a long period of time? - What is "assertive love," and how does it differ from the less-useful paradigm of "tough love"? - Why is experiencing discomfort important for motivating behavioral change? - Dr. Licuanan's very useful "H2O Model" for the essential ingredients in addiction recovery. And more! To get in touch and learn more about Dr. Licuanan, visit his website at https://drbrianlicuanan.com/…

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Episode 30 - Understanding Trauma with Dr. Jeanne Jakob 51:15

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My guest for this episode of Let's Talk is Dr. Jeanne Jakob - a board-certified psychologist based in Silicon Valley, and an expert in treating trauma and PTSD from a number of different therapeutic modalities. She is the founder of Inside Out Psychology, a website and platform to promote the public's knowledge about psychotherapy, psychological science, and the mental health industry. On today's podcast we address a range of trauma-related topics, including: What does "trauma" mean, exactly? Is the word overused? Why can trauma experienced during childhood echo throughout the lifespan? What are the main evidence-based approaches to treating trauma? Why do they work? What should someone look for when choosing a therapist to work on trauma? And more! If you'd like to get in touch with Dr. Jakob, you can reach her at her website at PsychInsideOut.com, or follow her on LinkedIn (at linkedin.com/in/DrJakobInsideOutPsychology). Dr Jakob's writing can also be followed on Substack InsideOutPsychology.substack.com…

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Episode 29 - Non-Alcoholic Beverages with Dr. Molly Bowdring 45:13

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month, so to kick things off I'm having a conversation with Dr. Molly Bowdring! Dr. Bowdring is a clinical scholar and postdoctoral researcher in the Stanford Prevention Research Center, a clinician at Stanford's Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, and the author of a recently-published peer-reviewed article (link below) on non-alcoholic beverages (NABs), with several more on this topic on the way! Her research centers on factors that contribute to initiation, maintenance, and exacerbation of substance use, as well as identifying approaches to decrease risky use patterns. She is currently interested in studying the relationship between non-alcoholic beverage use (e.g., non-alcoholic beers/wines/liquor) and alcohol use. Topics discussed include: - What is a non-alcoholic beverage, exactly? Are they all made the same way, or are there differences? - How is the general public using NABs at the moment? What are the use cases? - If someone has alcoholism, how should they judge the decision about whether or not to drink NABs? What are possible risk factors? - Are NABs safe if you're pregnant? - Is it currently legal to sell NABs to teens? And if so, what are the implications on those teens' progression to full-strength alcohol consumption? To get in touch with Dr. Bowdring, you can find more information about her and her contact information on her Stanford profile: https://profiles.stanford.edu/bowdring And for those interested, here's Dr. Bowdring's most recent study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/add.16452…

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Episode 28 - Gambling Addiction with Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock 57:59

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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and my guest for this episode of Let's Talk is Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock! Dr. Jeremiah Weinstock is a licensed psychologist, professor of psychology, and the Chair of the Department of Psychology at Saint Louis University. He is an expert in the assessment and treatment of substance-related and addictive disorders with over 65 peer-review publications and research funding from the National Institutes of Health and the International Center for Responsible Gaming. He has co-authored several scientific papers on how to treat gambling disorder with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Dr. Weinstock maintains a small clinical practice focused on working with individuals diagnosed with gambling disorder. Topics discussed include: - Why is gambling, and particularly sports betting, seemingly everywhere right now? - How do you know if someone's gambling behavior is becoming problematic? - What are "low risk" gambling guidelines? - Do casinos or betting apps have a responsibility to use their data to protect their customers/users? - Why haven't certain predatory tactics in the gambling industry been prohibited yet? - What are current best-practice treatments for problematic gambling behavior? And what resources are available if someone can't afford therapy? To get in touch with Dr. Weinstock you can reach out to him at: https://www.slu.edu/arts-and-sciences/psychology/faculty/weinstock-jeremiah.php https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-weinstock/…

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Episode 27 - Paradigm Shifts in Youth Mental Health with Dr. Doug Bolton 50:00

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My guest for this episode of Let's Talk is Dr. Doug Bolton! Dr. Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of School Consultation for Formative Psychological Services. He spent over 20 years as a psychologist and principal at North Shore Academy, a K-12 therapeutic school in Highland Park, IL. He is now speaking nationally, under contract to publish a mass-market book on parenting in the next 12-18 months, and continues to maintain his clinical practice. I chat with Dr. Bolton about: - How parents and teachers are putting unnecessarily heavy amounts of stress on kids, and steps we can take to stop - How our emphasizing high achievement in school as the key to a kids' future happiness and health is misguided, and what the alternatives are - Parenting strategies to help kids to cope more effectively with stress in today's post-COVID world - How to leverage the positive power of community to bolster and address youth mental health issues And more! To get in touch with Dr. Bolton you can reach out to him at: https://www.fpschicago.com/doug-bolton-phd https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-bolton-7389a38/ https://twitter.com/DrDougBolton…

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Episode 26 - Big Vape and JUUL with Jamie Ducharme 47:20

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My guest for this episode of Let's Talk is Jamie Ducharme - author of "Big Vape: The Incendiary Rise and Fall of JUUL" - recently adapted to be a top-rated docuseries on Netflix! Jamie Ducharme is a correspondent at TIME magazine, where she writes frequently about topics related to health and science. She has won awards from New York Press Club, the Deadline Club, and the Newswomen’s Club of New York. Her investigative journalistic book about JUUL, "Big Vape," is a deep-dive into the history of JUUL and its impact on the trajectory of teen vaping in the United States. "Big Vape" was recently adapted into a television docuseries, and has been nominated for a Critic's Choice Documentary Award. You can find Big Vape at the links below: Netflix (Docuseries): https://www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=81444184 Amazon (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Big-Vape-Incendiary-Rise-Juul-ebook/dp/B08NH9K8FP/…

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Episode 25 - Love Addiction with Dr. Cortney Warren 53:08

2 years ago53:08

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Cortney Warren, PhD, ABPP! Dr. Warren is a board-certified psychologist and the author of the new book "Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love Addiction." Dr. Warren is an expert on addictions, self-deception, eating pathology, and the practice of psychotherapy from a cross-cultural perspective, and is also the author of over 50 journal articles and book chapters. We cover a lot of ground during our conversation about Dr. Warren's new book, including: - What is love addiction, and how do you address its symptoms? - What's the difference between "normal" breakup struggles and symptoms of love addiction? - How does childhood attachment with parents relate to adult romantic relationships? And more! If you'd like to get in touch with Dr. Warren, you can reach her at her website at https://drcortney.com/…

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Episode 24 - Teen Vaping Trends with Robin Koval 55:07

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My guest for this episode of Let's Talk is the CEO of Truth Initiative, Robin Koval! Since joining Truth Initiative in 2013, Koval has transformed the national award-winning truth® youth tobacco prevention campaign and grown the organization’s world-class research, youth activism, and digital cessation programs. Koval has led the expansion of the truth brand to include innovative quitting tools and resources designed to protect and empower young people to live nicotine-free lives, including the first-of-its kind, text message quit vaping program for teens and young adults, This is Quitting, which has enrolled over 570,000 since launch and a national youth e-cigarette prevention curriculum Vaping: Know the truth, now reaching almost 6,000 schools across the country. I chat with Robin about current questions such as: - What's holding up the FDA from regulating flavors? - How can you get teens' attention about vaping health risks? - If you think your child is vaping, what's the best way to approach them about it? - What resources are available to help teens quit vaping, what's missing and how is Truth Initiative working to close the gap?…

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Episode 23 - Psychedelic Medicine with Dr. Allison Feduccia 51:29

2 years ago51:29

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Allison Feduccia, PhD! Dr. Feduccia is a neuropharmacologist, psychedelic researcher, and educator. She is the co-founder of Psychedelic Support, a platform for education and connection to psychedelic practitioners. She began researching MDMA in 2004, and has worked on mental health research at UT Austin, UCSF, NIH, and MAPS. Covered topics include: - What is the current state of psychedelic science and medicine? - What do we know about psilocybin and MDMA for PTSD and depression? - How does psychedelic-assisted therapy differ from regular psychotherapy? - What actually happens in a psychedelic-assisted therapy protocol? - How do ongoing clinical trials compare to "healing centers" in Oregon and Colorado, or off-label ketamine clinics? And more!…

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Episode 22 - Opioids, Overdoses, and Pain Management with Dr. Holly Geyer 52:19

2 years ago52:19

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Holly Geyer, MD! Dr. Geyer is an Associate Professor of Medicine and consultant in the Division of Hospital Internal Medicine. She is dual board certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine and serves as chair of the Opioid Stewardship Program at Mayo Clinic in Arizona as well as serving as Medical Director of Occupational Health. She is the author of the newly-published “Ending the Crisis: Mayo Clinic’s Guide to Opioid Addiction and Safe Opioid Use.” Dr. Geyer’s research focuses on safe use of opioids and the impact of various treatment regimens on patient quality of life, particularly in cancer populations. She has given presentations both nationally and internationally and has authored more than 120 journal articles, book chapters and abstracts. She also serves as a reviewer for prominent scientific publications. She has experience serving on the Arizona Medical Association Legislative Committee and has assisted with state law opioid policy development at both the Arizona Department of Health and state legislature levels.…

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Episode 21 - Sexual Addictions with Dr. Rob Weiss 1:03:50

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Robert Weiss PhD, LCSW is Chief Clinical Officer of Seeking Integrity LLC, an organization that provides online education and residential treatment for, porn, and substance/sex-addicted men and their families. Dr. Weiss is an online host for Digital Intervention on A&E and has served as a subject-matter expert for major media outlets including CNN, NPR, and The New York Times, among others. He is the author of eleven books, including Prodependence, Sex Addiction 101, and Out of the Doghouse. You can reach Dr. Weiss at rob@seekingintegrity.com.…

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Episode 20 - Dangers of Teen Marijuana Use with Laura Stack 47:00

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My guest for this episode is my friend and colleague in youth prevention, Laura Stack! For 30 years, Laura Stack was best known in the business world as "The Productivity Pro." Her career as a keynote speaker, bestselling author of eight books, and corporate spokesperson came to a screeching halt on November 20, 2019, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide after becoming psychotic from dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Laura responded by forming the nonprofit, Johnny's Ambassadors , to educate parents, teens, and communities about the dangers of today's high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, psychosis, and suicide. Her platform now brings prevention education to drug prevention conferences, community groups, and schools to stop youth marijuana use. Laura also published a book, The Dangerous Truth About Today's Marijuana: Johnny Stack's Life and Death Story , which weaves together the story of Johnny’s decline with scientific data to help other families avoid experiencing the same pain and loss . Laura has told Johnny's story and been featured by numerous media outlets, including People Magazine, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Ingraham Angle, PBS, and Dr. Phil. Laura is the recipient of the Drug-Free America Foundation's Moxie Award for protecting youth from substances, the Leadership in Advocacy Award from the National Speakers Association, and the American Association of Suicidology's Loss Survivor of the Year Award.…

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Episode 19 - Problematic Teen Technology Use with Dr. Michael Rich 52:31

2 years ago52:31

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Michael Rich! Dr. Rich is one of the foremost authorities on Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU) in teens, which includes behavioral concerns related to all types of interactive media including online gaming, social media, streaming video, and others. Dr. Rich is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, Director of the Digital Wellness Lab , and practices Adolescent Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Rich is the Founding Director of the first evidence-based medical program addressing physical, mental, and social health issues associated with digital technology, the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders (CIMAID) . As The Mediatrician ®, Dr. Rich offers research-based, balanced, and practical answers to parents’, teachers’, and clinicians’ questions about children’s media use and the positive and negative implications for their health and development. Understanding the power of screens to engage, connect, and change us all, he is bringing together pediatricians and software engineers, educators and designers, psychologists and screenwriters in the Digital Wellness Lab to synergize in researching, responding to, and innovating a digital environment in which we can raise healthy, smart, productive, and kind children.…

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Episode 18 - Food and Nutrition with Libby Moser 57:49

3 years ago57:49

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My guest for this episode is my friend and colleague, Libby Moser! Libby is a Registered Dietitian, and the owner of Piece of Nutrition in Chicago, IL. She is certified in Eating Disorders and Obesity (EDOC) treatment, and works with clients from the perspectives of intuitive eating, mindful eating, and health at every size. Libby is a wizard in the kitchen, and helps you change your relationship with food to enhance your health and wellness.…

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Episode 17 - Front Lines: Addiction in the ER with Dr. Roneet Lev 55:17

3 years ago55:17

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Roneet Lev! Dr. Lev is board certified in emergency and addiction medicine, and was the first Chief Medical Officer of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. She currently chairs the San Diego Community Response to Drug Overdose (CReDO) Task Force, is the current executive director of the Independent Emergency Physicians Consortium, and is founder and Vice President of IASIC, the International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis. Dr. Lev also hosts her own fantastic podcast, High Truths on Drugs and Addiction.…

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Episode 16 - Addiction's Impact on Families with Ashleigh Nowakowski 50:23

3 years ago50:23

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My guest for this episode is my friend and colleague, Ashleigh Nowakowski! Ashleigh is a preventionist and the past Executive Director of Your Choice to Live, a non-profit organization specializing in drug and alcohol prevention education. She has a Masters in Public Administration, and recently published her first book entitled "The Shadow Child," in which she tells a deeply personal story about how she and her family coped with her brother's addiction and what she learned from the process.…

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Episode 15 - Philosophy of Addiction with Dr. Carl Erik Fisher 54:30

3 years ago54:30

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Carl Erik Fisher! Dr. Fisher is an addiction physician and bioethicist, and the author of the recently published book The Urge: Our History of Addiction - an intellectual and cultural history of addiction, which is interwoven with his own experiences as an addiction psychiatrist at Columbia and as an individual in recovery. His academic writing has been published in numerous prestigious medical and ethics journals, and his essays have been widely published, including recently in The New York Times. Dr. Fisher is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and he is an appointed member of the American Psychiatric Association’s Council on Psychiatry and Law.…

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Episode 14 - Addiction in America with Sam Quinones 1:00:33

3 years ago1:00:33

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My guest for this episode is investigative journalist Sam Quinones! Sam is a veteran journalist and author, whose most recent books, Dreamland and The Least of Us, have taken a deep look into both the personal and system-level side of the opioid epidemic in America. Dreamland was heralded as one of the Best Books of 2015 by numerous national outlets, and was named one of the “50 Best Books of Literary Journalism of the 21st Century” by GQ in 2021. Quinones published The Least of Us in October 2021, focusing on the linkages between meth, fentanyl, and the current overdose crisis in America. Having read it myself, I have no doubt it will earn similar accolades to Dreamland in the years to come.…

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Episode 12 - Youth Mental Health with Michelle Magida 52:24

3 years ago52:24

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My guest for this episode is my friend and colleague, Michelle Magida! Michelle is a licensed therapist, the owner of the counseling practice Therapy Etc, and a specialist in treating children. She has extensive experience as a special education teacher prior to beginning her career as a therapist and business owner, and is in the process of earning a doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision.…

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Episode 11 - Weight and Wellness with Dr. Shawn Hondorp 58:19

3 years ago58:19

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My guest for this episode is my friend and colleague, Dr. Shawn Hondorp! Dr. Hondorp is a board-certified clinical health psychologist living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has a private practice, and a podcast called Motivation Made Easy: Body Respect, True Health, where she explores how our common approaches to weight loss and health often run counter to what we know about motivation science. Dr. Hondorp has many years of experience working in healthcare settings, and is passionate about getting science-based information into the hands of people who can use it!…

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Episode 9 - Modern Psychiatry with Dr. Greg Teas 1:01:29

3 years ago1:01:29

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My guest for this episode Dr. Greg Teas ; an absolute fount of knowledge and the Chief Medical Officer of Behavioral Medicine at AMITA Health. Dr. Teas is the former President of the American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists and presently serves on their board of directors. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and will be discussing modern approaches and changes in psychiatric treatment.…

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Episode 10 - Eating Disorders with Dr. Erin Terada 1:03:02

3 years ago1:03:02

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My guest for this episode is my good friend, Dr. Erin Terada! Dr. Terada is a licensed clinical psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, currently practicing at the OCD & Anxiety Center in Oak Brook, IL. She was previously the Clinical Director of the Eating Disorders service line at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, and is currently sits as a Board Member of the Heartland chapter of the International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). If you’d like to get in touch with Dr. Terada, you can send her an e-mail at eterada@theocdandanxietycenter.com .…

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Episode 13 - Youth Gaming and Gambling with Dr. Jeff Deverensky 46:43

3 years ago46:43