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We're Out of Time

We're Out of Time

Richard Taite 83 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

This is home of the "We're Out Of Time" podcast where dives into the issues America can’t afford to ignore—from the fentanyl crisis and mental health to parenting, resilience, and hope. Hosted by addiction recovery expert Richard Taite, this podcast cuts through the noise with raw truth, real stories, and life-saving conversations. From former addicts and wellness experts to celebrities, athletes, musicians, and influencers, we ask the questions no one else will—educating, empowering, and demanding answers before it’s too late.

Episodes

What We're Still Getting Wrong About Addiction | Dr. Jonathan Avery
What We're Still Getting Wrong About Addiction | Dr. Jonathan Avery Aug 18, 2026 00:59:53 What if we've been approaching addiction treatment all wrong?Richard Taite sits down with Dr. Jonathan Avery, Vice Chair for Addiction Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and Medical Director of the NBA's anti-drug program, for one of the most honest and wide-ranging conversations about addiction medicine we've had on this show.They tackle whether "substance use disorder" is
CDC Foundation's Fight Against Overdose Deaths | We're Out of Time
CDC Foundation's Fight Against Overdose Deaths | We're Out of Time Aug 11, 2026 01:04:04 Overdose deaths have touched nearly every community in America — and this episode, released for Overdose Awareness Month, brings on two women working from inside the system to change that. Host Richard Taite sits down with Dr. Judy Monroe, President & CEO of the CDC Foundation, and Terri Perez, JD, a public health analyst and former deputy district attorney of 31 years, for a conversation abou
Wanting vs Liking: Why Addiction Isn't About Pleasure | Dr. Kent Berridge
Wanting vs Liking: Why Addiction Isn't About Pleasure | Dr. Kent Berridge Aug 4, 2026 01:00:52 Dr. Kent Berridge spent 40 years at the University of Michigan asking why people keep chasing things that stopped making them happy. He's the neuroscientist who discovered that dopamine isn't pleasure, it's wanting, and his research changed how addiction science understands craving.Richard sits down with Berridge to break down the wanting versus liking theory, why some people develop s
The Green Beret Who Lost His Leg and Returned to Combat | Nick Lavery
The Green Beret Who Lost His Leg and Returned to Combat | Nick Lavery Jul 28, 2026 01:10:32 Some people survive adversity. Nick Lavery went back for more.Richard Taite sits down with Chief Warrant Officer Nick Lavery, an active-duty Green Beret, Silver Star recipient, and the first above-the-knee amputee in history to return to combat with a U.S. Army Special Forces team. After losing his leg in Afghanistan in 2013 during the most catastrophic insider attack of the Global War on Terror,
The Stepfamily Roadmap Nobody Gave You | Dr. Patricia Papernow
The Stepfamily Roadmap Nobody Gave You | Dr. Patricia Papernow Jul 21, 2026 00:50:56 Nobody warns you how hard stepfamily life really is. And almost nobody teaches you how to do it well.Richard Taite sits down with Dr. Patricia Papernow, one of the world's leading experts on stepfamily dynamics and author of Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships, for an honest, research-backed conversation about why blended families struggle — and what actually works.Dr. Papernow
Ethiopian, Israeli, American — One Woman's Story | Tali Aynalem
Ethiopian, Israeli, American — One Woman's Story | Tali Aynalem Jul 14, 2026 00:50:21 What does it mean to be Ethiopian, Israeli, and American — all at once?Richard Taite sits down with Tali Aynalem, a former IDF soldier, Ethiopian Israeli American writer, and social media influencer whose videos about Jewish identity, Israel, and history have reached millions.Tali shares her remarkable story: growing up in Israel, moving to Oregon at age 10, serving in the IDF as an admin worker w
Perfectly Hidden Depression Explained | Dr. Margaret Rutherford
Perfectly Hidden Depression Explained | Dr. Margaret Rutherford Jul 7, 2026 01:03:59 What if you looked completely successful on the outside—but were silently suffering on the inside?Clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker Dr. Margaret Rutherford joins Richard Taite to explore one of the most overlooked mental health challenges of our time: Perfectly Hidden Depression.Together, they discuss why high-achieving people often hide emotional pain behind perfectionis
Why Childhood Trauma Isn't Your Fault | Dr. Alex Howard
Why Childhood Trauma Isn't Your Fault | Dr. Alex Howard Jul 1, 2026 01:10:45 On this episode of We're Out of Time, host Richard Taite sits down with Dr. Alex Howard, internationally recognized trauma therapist, author, and founder of the Optimum Health Clinic, for a raw, deeply personal conversation about childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and the long road to healing.Dr. Howard opens up about his own teenage years living with a debilitating chronic illness, the conversa
Dr. Mark Gold: Can GLP-1s Help Treat Addiction? The Science Behind Cravings & Recovery
Dr. Mark Gold: Can GLP-1s Help Treat Addiction? The Science Behind Cravings & Recovery Jun 23, 2026 01:07:27 Could medications originally developed for diabetes and weight loss help transform addiction treatment? In this episode of We’re Out of Time, host Richard Taite sits down with addiction medicine pioneer Dr. Mark Gold, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of modern addiction medicine. For more than five decades, Dr. Gold has helped shape the scientific understanding of addiction, cravings
Maia Szalavitz: Addiction Isn't About Drugs. It's About Pain
Maia Szalavitz: Addiction Isn't About Drugs. It's About Pain Jun 16, 2026 01:04:56 What actually helps people recover from addiction?In this powerful episode of We're Out of Time, Richard Taite sits down with NY Times bestselling author, journalist, and leading voice in addiction science Maia Szalavitz to explore recovery, trauma, harm reduction, and the role of compassion in healing.Drawing from both personal experience and decades of research, Maia challenges common assump
Dr. Daniel Siegel: Mental Health, Connection & AI | Guest Co-Host Patricia Freebery, LMFT
Dr. Daniel Siegel: Mental Health, Connection & AI | Guest Co-Host Patricia Freebery, LMFT Jun 9, 2026 01:10:13 On this episode of We're Out of Time, host Richard Taite and guest co-host Patricia Freebery, LMFT, Executive Clinical of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa, sits down with renowned psychiatrist, bestselling author, and interpersonal neurobiology pioneer Dr. Daniel Siegel for a wide-ranging conversation on human connection, consciousness, relationships, and the future of mental health. Drawi
Army Veteran Toni Lavery: Resilience, Vision Loss & Service
Army Veteran Toni Lavery: Resilience, Vision Loss & Service Jun 2, 2026 01:07:16 On this episode of We’re Out of Time, US Army veteran Toni Lavery joins host Richard Taite to discuss her journey through military service, motherhood, and a life-changing health challenge. After serving for over two decades, Tony shares how she is navigating her identity transition and leading the first all-women commemorative jump into Normandy for the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. In this episode,

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