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Beyond Addiction and Trauma: The Family Recovery Podcast

Beyond Addiction and Trauma: The Family Recovery Podcast

By: Barnes Education and Consulting LLC
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Families navigating the turmoil of addiction and trauma often feel lost, isolated, and overwhelmed. This podcast is your guide to hope, healing, and practical solutions. Hosted by Michael F. Barnes, Ph.D, LAC, LPC, of The Michael Barnes Family Institute and Barnes Education and Consulting, LLC.

Dr. Barnes and his guests will bring together clinical expertise, lived experience, and compassionate conversations to support families affected by addiction and associated traumatic stress.

Grounded in a chronic disease model of care, we will explore the connections between addiction, mental health, and family systems - offering insights for both loved ones and the professionals who serve them.

Whether they're a family member seeking guidance or a clinican looking to enhance your approach, you'll find education, encouragement, and strategies for lasting resilience here.

Join us as we uncover the pathways to recovery, challenge stigman, and empower families to reclaim their strength.

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Episodes
  • One Size Doesn't Fit All: Gender Differences in Addiction and Recovery with Dr. LaTisha Bader
    Oct 28 2025

    Episode 6 is here! This powerful conversation with Dr. LaTisha Bader dives deep into gender differences in addiction treatment—and why we can’t afford to treat everyone the same.

    Dr. Bader, Chief Clinical Officer at Women’s Recovery, unpacks:

    • Why trauma-integrated treatment must be gender-specific
    • The hidden barriers women face in seeking care
    • How family systems play a pivotal role in recovery
    • What “triple-trained” clinicians bring to the table
    • And yes, how recovery can change everything—including your relationships, parenting, and what you allow in your life.

    💡 If you’ve ever asked: ✔️ Why aren’t there more women in treatment? ✔️ Does gender really impact how people heal? ✔️ What questions should I ask a treatment center for my loved one?

    …this episode is for YOU.

    📖 Mentioned Resources:

    • Women's Recovery: https://womensrecovery.com
    • Dr. Barnes’ Book: “When the Solution Becomes the Problem” – https://drmikebarnes.com
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Measuring Recovery: Data, Resilience, and the Myth of the Identified Patient with David Whitesock
    Oct 9 2025

    In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Mike Barnes sits down with David Whitesock—CEO of Commonly Well and pioneer in behavioral health analytics—to explore a groundbreaking approach to measuring recovery and resilience for individuals and families navigating addiction.

    David shares how recovery capital isn't just a theory—it's measurable. Through personal, social, and cultural lenses, the Recovery Capital Index helps individuals (and their families) see tangible progress, even when it doesn’t feel like progress. They discuss why outcomes matter, how families experience their own recovery, and the dangerous limitations of only focusing on the “identified patient.”

    Whether you're a provider, family member, or simply curious about how we define and measure healing, this episode delivers a fresh, human-centered, and data-backed lens on recovery.

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    55 mins
  • Healing Isn’t Just Talk: Experiential Therapy with Brennon Moore
    Aug 19 2025

    In this powerful episode, Dr. Mike Barnes sits down with experiential therapist Brennon Moore to explore why traditional talk therapy sometimes falls short in trauma recovery—and what actually works instead. From breathwork to parts work, psychodrama to IFS, Brennon breaks down the experiential approaches that help people feel their way toward healing.

    Whether you’re a family member, clinician, or just curious about what “real” trauma healing can look like, this episode is a deep dive into what’s possible when therapy moves beyond the story and into the body.

    Visit Brennon's website: https://www.brennonpatrickmoore.com/

    Visit Dr. Barnes' website: https://drmikebarnes.com/

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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