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Recent episodes
Addiction: The Neuroscience of Breaking the Loop (Part 1)
May 14, 2026
56m 12s
Eating Disorders: Does Dieting Actually Make Them Worse? (Part 2)
May 7, 2026
58m 16s
Eating Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Find Help (Part 1)
Apr 30, 2026
55m 04s
ACEs: The Science of Positive Childhood Experiences (Part 2)
Apr 23, 2026
59m 32s
ACEs: Can You Heal From a Traumatic Childhood? (Part 1)
Apr 16, 2026
1h 02m 49s
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| 5/14/26 | ![]() Addiction: The Neuroscience of Breaking the Loop (Part 1) | Stop fighting your brain and start understanding it. Dr. Judson Brewer reveals why willpower is a myth and how neuroscience is the real key to breaking bad habits. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ Learn more about Dr. Judson Brewer: https://drjud.com/ In this episode of RECOVERable host Terry Maguire sits down with Dr. Judson Brewer (Dr. Jud), a world-renowned psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and New York Times bestselling author of The Craving Mind and ... | 56m 12s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Eating Disorders: Does Dieting Actually Make Them Worse? (Part 2) | Can you tell if someone has an eating disorder just by looking at them? Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar debunks the "healthy look" myth and explains why dieting is toxic to recovery. This episode explores the critical "Nine Truths" of eating disorders, the role of genetics, and why early intervention is vital for long-term health. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In this deep-dive, host Terry McGuire continues the conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Wassena... | 58m 16s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | ![]() Eating Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Find Help (Part 1) | "You can have an eating disorder and not be in an underweight body." This powerful insight from Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar, Regional Medical Director at the Eating Recovery Center, challenges everything we think we know about food, weight, and mental health. In this eye-opening episode of RECOVERable, host Terry Maguire sits down with Dr. Wassenaar to dismantle the dangerous myths surrounding eating disorders. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ Dr. W... | 55m 04s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | ![]() ACEs: The Science of Positive Childhood Experiences (Part 2) | Can you outrun a traumatic childhood? Dr. Christina Bethell returns for Part 2 to explain why an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) score is an indicator of risk, not a predictor of destiny. As a national leader in population health and systems measurement, Dr. Bethell has reshaped how we understand the "toxic stress" that accumulates in the nervous system when childhood trauma is experienced without buffers. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In this e... | 59m 32s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | ![]() ACEs: Can You Heal From a Traumatic Childhood? (Part 1) | Can you truly heal from a traumatic childhood? Dr. Christina Bethell explains why your past shapes you but doesn't have to define your future. In this episode of Recoverable, we dive deep into the groundbreaking research behind Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the "medicine" of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs). Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ We explore the 10-question ACEs screener and why factors like emotional neglect are often the ... | 1h 02m 49s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 | ![]() Pregnancy: Understanding Postpartum Depression (Part 2) | Are you feeling overwhelmed, angry, or disconnected after childbirth? You are not alone—nearly 20% of new mothers experience postpartum depression, yet many suffer in silence due to a paralyzing sense of shame. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In this essential follow-up, host Terry McGuire continues the conversation with Dr. Karen Sheffield-Abdullah. Dr. Sheffield-Abdullah is a PhD, researcher, and nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience speci... | 49m 27s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | ![]() Pregnancy: The Truth About Antenatal Depression and SSRIs (Part 1) | Are you struggling with depression during pregnancy but afraid to talk about it? You are not alone, as up to 20% of women will experience a significant mood disorder during pregnancy or after birth. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ In this episode, host Terry McGuire sits down with Dr. Karen Sheffield-Abdullah. Dr. Sheffield-Abdullah is a professor, a nurse-midwife of 20 years, and a researcher specializing in Black maternal stress and anxiety. We div... | 52m 45s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | ![]() Treatment: Does Coerced Recovery Actually Work? (Part 2) | Description: How do you know when you’ve finally reached the point where you can't do it alone? For many, the realization doesn't come from a "lightbulb moment," but from the exhaustion of repeating the same mistakes while expecting different results. In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Levels of Care, host Terry McGuire and Dr. Sal Raichbach explore the psychological barriers to seeking help and the reality of life after the "rehab" doors close. Find mental health and addiction treatment ne... | 33m 03s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | ![]() Treatment: Which Level of Care Do You Need? (Part 1) | Navigating the world of addiction and mental health treatment can feel like learning a completely different language when you are already at your breaking point. How do you know if you need a "hospital level" of care or if weekly therapy is enough? In this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with behavioral health expert Dr. Sal Raichbach to demystify the "continuum of care" and explain exactly what happens at every stage of recovery. Find mental health and addiction treatmen... | 38m 54s | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | ![]() Suicidality: Warning Signs in Teens vs. Adults (Part 2) | Thoughts of suicide are not uncommon and can be a part of the human experience for many individuals at various points in their lives. In Part 2 of this series, host Terry McGuire welcomes back Dr. Sara Kohlbeck, PhD, a public health researcher specializing in suicide. This conversation focuses on the "invitations" people send when they are in distress and how to navigate the spectrum of suicidal thoughts with empathy and evidence-based tools. Find mental health and addiction treatment near y... | 49m 21s | ||||||
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| 3/5/26 | ![]() Suicidality: How to Support Someone in a Crisis (Part 1) | CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, which may be difficult for some listeners; if you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or a crisis hotline like 988. "When you are suicidal, it is an incredibly isolating feeling. It’s feeling like nobody really understands." In this episode of RECOVER, host Terry McGuire sits down with Dr. Sara Kohlbeck, PhD, a distinguished suicidologist and public health researcher, to peel... | 50m 27s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | ![]() BPD: The 9 Diagnostic Symptoms You Need to Know (Part 2) | Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) often feels like being "screamed at by your brain" while trying to navigate everyday life. In this deeply personal and educational episode, we go beyond the "scary" stereotypes to reveal the intense emotional pain and interpersonal turmoil that defines this condition. Joining us is Sage Nestler, an LGBTQ+ mental health specialist and a leading educator on BPD. Sage is a member of the advocacy committee for the National Education Alliance on BP... | 51m 25s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | ![]() BPD: Why It's Not Manipulation, It's Emotional Pain (Part 1) | Stop the stigma. Sage Nestler, MSW, an LGBTQ+ mental health specialist and leading educator on BPD, joins the podcast to pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Often villainized or confused with narcissism, Borderline Personality Disorder is actually defined by intense emotional pain and a desperate search for relief. Sage shares his personal journey of being diagnosed after a mental breakdown and how he transitioned from fearing he was "evil" to beco... | 43m 34s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | ![]() Depression: The Dangerous Lies Your Brain Tells (Part 2) | "The second I feel that I am cured and it no longer exists, is the moment that it invites itself back in." In the conclusion of our powerful conversation, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) Aja Chavez joins host Terry Maguire to move beyond symptoms and into the real work of recovery. We tackle the "uncomfortable conversations" that save lives, including how to decode the "FINE" acronym and why you must directly ask about suicidal... | 50m 20s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | ![]() Depression: Am I Depressed or Just Lazy? (Part 1) | Ever stared at your to-do list and wondered, "Am I depressed or am I just lazy?". You're definitely not the only one searching for that answer. In this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire is joined by Aja Chavez to peel back the layers of a condition that often hides in plain sight. Aja Chavez is an EMDR-trained Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) & Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) who offers a perspective that is as rare as it is vital: she is both a cli... | 50m 45s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | ![]() Emotion Regulation: 3 Simple Ways to Calm Your Nervous System (Part 2) | Stop being the thermometer that reads the room and start being the thermostat that sets the temperature. In this deep dive, emotional regulation expert Alyssa Blask Campbell (New York Times Bestselling Author and CEO of Seed & Coach) reveals why our reactions are often "learned habits" and how we can regain self-control in high-stress moments. Whether you are navigating a toddler's meltdown, a workplace panic attack, or a heated argument with a partner, understanding your nervous system i... | 41m 18s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | ![]() Emotion Regulation: How to Respond Instead of React (Part 1) | Stop reacting and start responding. Emotional development expert Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., explains how to understand and fix your unique nervous system today. Feeling overwhelmed, snappy, or like you're constantly "treading water" just to stay afloat? You’re likely living in a state of nervous system dysregulation. In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., breaks down the science of emotion regulation and why most of us never learned these essential... | 54m 11s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | ![]() Addiction: Why Does Relapse Happen, & How Do You Prevent It? (Part 2) | Relapse isn’t failure — it’s feedback. This conversation explores why relapse is a normal part of addiction recovery and how to use it as data to build a powerful relapse‑prevention plan. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal, a board‑certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine physician, explains that addiction relapse prevention strategies hinge on self‑awareness and preparation. You’ll learn why relapse in addiction recovery often... | 41m 36s | ||||||
| 1/2/26 | ![]() Addiction: What is it? Signs, Causes & How to Overcome It (Part 1) | Addiction isn’t a moral failing — it’s a chronic brain disorder that hijacks your reward circuitry and turns coping into compulsion. In this episode, Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal unpacks what addiction really is and why so many people use substances or behaviors to self‑medicate pain, trauma or anxiety. She explains that 40–60% of risk is genetic, but genes don’t doom you — understanding your family history allows you to make healthier choices. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: htt... | 52m 29s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | ![]() ADHD: How to Break the Paralysis Cycle (Part 2) | ADHD isn’t laziness; it’s a neurodevelopmental difference that affects attention, executive function and impulse control. In this eye‑opening conversation with child psychologist Dr. Carrie Jackson, we explore what ADHD really is and why many people’s organizational skills lag by about 30%. You’ll learn how inattention and hyperactivity manifest across the lifespan, why it’s not a knowledge problem but a challenge in acting on intentions, and how misunderstood “ADHD paralysis” keeps you stuck... | 45m 54s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | ![]() ADHD: Are You Distracted or Is It a Disorder? (Part 1) | Wonder if your forgetfulness and zoning out is ADHD or just distraction? In this episode of Recovery, child psychologist and ADHD expert Dr. Carrie Jackson explains what ADHD really feels like and why it’s often underdiagnosed in women and BIPOC communities. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between normal distraction and clinically significant ADHD symptoms in women, men and kids and why executive functioning issues – not laziness – drive the forgetfulness, missed deadlines and day‑dre... | 34m 55s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | ![]() DBT: Master Mindfulness & Validation (Part 2) | Struggling to manage emotions, stress or relationships? Discover how DBT skills like mindfulness, radical acceptance and validation can transform your life. In this episode, psychologist Dr. Kiki Felling breaks down Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and shows you how to apply these powerful tools in everyday situations. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ Learn more about Kiki: https://www.kikifehling.com/ Dr. Felling explains the four core DBT modul... | 43m 38s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | ![]() DBT: Life Skills You Weren't Taught in School (Part 1) | 📝 Description: Discover how dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) transforms insight into action and helps you ride out emotional storms. Clinical psychologist Dr. Kiki Fehling shares her personal journey—from using DBT skills to recover after a heart attack to teaching them to clients—and explains why understanding yourself isn’t enough. DBT combines proven cognitive‑behavioral techniques with mindfulness, radical acceptance and coping skills. It teaches you to recognize, regulate and work wit... | 35m 18s | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | ![]() Trauma: Can Your Brain Actually Change Back? (Part 2) | Ever wonder why you keep repeating the same painful patterns even when you know better? Trauma therapist Laurel Vander Torn reveals that trauma is more than a single event – it’s a disconnect between what your mind knows and what your body feels. This disconnect can leave you stuck in a constant state of hyper‑vigilance, poor sleep, appetite changes and messy relationships. She introduces the “window of tolerance,” the sweet spot where you can think, feel and act without dissociating or feeli... | 35m 38s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | ![]() Trauma: Why Your Body Remembers What You Want To Forget (Part 1) | Is trauma only for combat veterans? Or could it be shaping your life without you even realizing it? In this powerful episode of Recoverable, licensed family therapist Laurel van der Toorn joins Terry to unpack the internet’s most searched questions about trauma — what it is, how it shows up in your body, and how to truly heal. Find treatment near you: https://recovery.com/condition/trauma/ Learn more about Laurel: https://www.laureltherapy.net/laurel-van-der-toorn You’ll learn how two peopl... | 52m 25s | ||||||
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17 placements across 10 markets.
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17 placements across 10 markets.

