RECOVERable: Mental Health and Addiction Experts Answer Your Questions
RECOVERable features conversations with top experts in mental health, addiction recovery, and emotional wellbeing. Each episode answers the internet’s most-asked questions about topics like anxiety, trauma, relapse, and self-growth, breaking them down into clear, relatable insights you can actually use. No jargon. No judgment. Just expert-backed guidance to help you understand and take control of your mental health.
Episodes
OCD: Why Intrusive Thoughts Happen and How to Break the Cycle
Do your intrusive thoughts mean you have OCD, or does everyone have them? In this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with OCD therapist Jenna Overbaugh to explain what obsessive-compulsive disorder really is, beyond neatness and hand-washing.
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Perfectionism: Is It a Mental Illness? A Therapist Explains
Is your drive to be flawless really high standards, or anxiety in disguise? On RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire and licensed therapist Marc Azoulay answer your top questions about perfectionism, burnout, and the all-or-nothing trap.Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/Host Terry McGuire sits down with licensed psychotherapist Marc Azoulay, who runs Men's Th
Men's Mental Health: Why Men Struggle to Say I'm Not Okay with Marc Azoulay
Why do men struggle to say "I'm not okay"? In this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with psychotherapist Mark Azoulay, LAC, LPC, CGP, founder of Men's Therapy Online, to unpack the unique challenges facing men's mental health today. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ From covert anger and workaholism to silent iso
How to Quit Drinking With the 12 Step Program Explained
What do the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous actually require? We break down the entire step-by-step process of addiction recovery and how it works. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/Welcome back to part two of our deep dive into the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Host Terry McGuire is joined by recovery advocate Cliff McDonald, who has actively work
Alcoholics Anonymous: What Actually Happens At A Meeting
Are you wondering what actually happens at your first AA meeting or if Alcoholics Anonymous is right for you? In this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with recovery advocate Cliff McDonald to uncover the truth about AA. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/With over a decade of researching and working the program, and seven years sober, Clif
DID: How Is Dissociative Identity Disorder Diagnosed & Treated?
How is Dissociative Identity Disorder actually diagnosed and treated? Psychiatrist Dr. Colin Ross, M.D., reveals the truth about living with and healing from DID.Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/In Part 2 of this deep dive, host Terry McGuire sits down with world-renowned psychiatrist, trauma expert, and author Dr. Colin Ross, M.D., founder of The Ross Inst
DID Trauma Response: Why Dissociative Identity Disorder Is a Survival Skill
Is dissociative identity disorder wildly misunderstood? Discover how childhood trauma splits the mind into distinct alters as leading psychiatrist Dr. Colin Ross joins host Terry McGuire to separate medical facts from pop culture myths on RECOVERable.Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/In Part 1 of this deep dive, world-renowned psychiatrist, author, and DID s
Orthorexia: What It Is, the Signs, and How It's Treated
Is your obsession with "clean" eating secretly damaging your health? In this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire continues the conversation with eating disorder expert Dr. Brad Smith (Medical Director at The Emily Program) to unpack Orthorexia Nervosa—an eating disorder centered on the obsessive pursuit of "pure" and healthy foods. Find mental health and addiction treatm
ARFID: What It Is and Why It's Not Just Picky Eating
Is extreme picky eating actually a life-threatening eating disorder? In this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Brad Smith to break down Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is far more than selective eating—it is a complex
Complex PTSD Symptoms: Why You Feel Stuck in Relationships
Are you living in constant survival mode, hypervigilant in relationships, or wondering why safe environments feel uncomfortable? You might be living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). In Part 2 of this deep dive on RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down again with licensed clinical therapist and trauma expert Amanda Stretcher Lewis, MA, LPC-S, to explore how chronic relational
Childhood Trauma Signs of CPTSD: Are You Misdiagnosed With Depression?
Are you constantly living in survival mode without knowing why? You might be experiencing Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD).Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/In part one of this two-part series on RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with licensed clinical therapist and trauma expert Amanda Stretcher Lewis to deeply explore Complex PTSD (CP
Psilocybin & Ibogaine: Can Psychedelics Cure Addiction?
Can psilocybin and ibogaine truly cure depression and addiction, or are the risks being ignored?Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/In Part 2 of this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with clinical psychologist and research facilitator Dr. Chantelle Thomas, PhD, to explore the therapeutic potential, safety profiles, and common misconceptions
Ketamine and MDMA: Can Alternative Treatments Improve Mental Health?
Can ketamine and MDMA truly transform trauma and severe depression? Clinical psychologist Dr. Chantelle Thomas, PhD, joins Terry McGuire to reveal the clinical truth behind psychedelic-assisted therapy. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/In this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with research facilitator Dr. Chantelle Thomas, PhD, for part
Gambling Addiction Recovery: Lost Everything? Here's What Actually Helps
Are you secretly struggling with a sports betting addiction or trying to survive financial ruin after chasing losses online? Learn how to break free. In this episode of the RECOVERable Podcast, host Terry McGuire continues an impactful conversation with expert psychologist Dr. Michael Zhang to explore the psychology of behavioral addiction. Together, they pull back the curtain on the industry&apos
Gambling Addiction: Am I Addicted or Just on a Losing Streak?
Are you or someone you love secretly struggling with a gambling problem? Discover how modern apps trap your mind and how to break the cycle. In this episode of the Recoverable Podcast, host Terry McGuire sits down with expert psychologist Dr. Michael Zhang to uncover the hidden psychology of gambling addiction. They explore why it is so difficult to recognize and why individuals get caught in a da
Ozempic and Cravings: How GLP-1 Drugs Work for Addiction
Can a weight-loss medication actually cure your deepest cravings? Discover how GLP-1 drugs are revolutionizing the landscape of addiction recovery.Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/In this episode of Recoverable, host Terry McGuire sits down with Dr. Steven Klein, an expert medical professional specializing in addiction medicine who also brings his own power
Naltrexone, Suboxone, Methadone: How Medications Treat Opioid Addiction
Is willpower alone enough to beat opioid addiction, or are we fighting a medical disease with the wrong tools? In this episode of the Recoverable podcast, we shift the paradigm from shame to evidence-based science.Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/Host Terry McGuire sits down with Dr. Steven Klein, MD, PhD, a triple-boarded physician in pediatrics, genetics,
EMDR Therapy vs Brainspotting: Why Your Brain Needs More Than Talk Therapy
What is brainspotting therapy and how does it actually work? Dr. Jenny Hughes, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma expert, explains this revolutionary approach to healing trauma — including how it differs from EMDR, why where you look affects how you feel, and what happens during a real brainspotting session.In this interview, Dr. Hughes breaks down the science behind brainspotting: how it a
EMDR Therapy: Can It Heal Your Trauma? (Part 1)
EMDR therapy is one of the most effective treatments for trauma, anxiety, and PTSD — and most people have never heard of it.In this episode of RECOVERable, licensed clinical psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Jenny Hughes breaks down exactly what EMDR therapy is, how it works, and whether it's right for you.Dr. Hughes covers:✔ What EMDR therapy actually is — and what it isn't✔ How trauma
How to Stop Drinking Every Night: Is It Normal? Alcohol Use Disorder Explained
Alcohol use disorder vs. gray area drinking — what's the difference, and how do you know when your drinking has become a problem?In this episode, licensed clinical social worker and national mental health expert Kelley Kitley breaks down the real signs of alcohol use disorder (AUD), explains what "gray area drinking" actually means, and answers the question so many people are afraid
Alcohol Addiction Symptoms: Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
Alcohol use disorder and gray area drinking affect millions who wonder "am I an alcoholic?" — but don't fit the stereotype. Licensed clinical social worker Kelley Kitley shares her personal recovery story and 20+ years of professional expertise to help you recognize the signs of problem drinking, understand the difference between sobriety and recovery, and find practical strategies
Why Willpower Doesn't Work: A Neuroscientist Explains How to Rewire Your Brain
Can you really rewire your brain after years of addiction? Dr. Judson Brewer explains the science of neuroplasticity and the secret to unlearning any habit.In this second installment, host Terry Maguire continues the conversation with world-renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Judson Brewer (Dr. Jud). We explore why habits are formed to help us survive and how those same mechanisms can be
How Habits Are Formed: A Neuroscientist Explains the Science of Addiction
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-renowne
Eating Disorder Treatment: A Psychiatrist Explains Every Level of Care
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: ht
Eating Disorders Explained: A Psychiatrist on the Signs No One Talks About
"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 surroundi
Childhood Trauma Healing: Is It Too Late to Recover?
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 experi
Adverse Childhood Experiences: The 10 ACEs and the 7 Things That Heal Them
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:/
Postpartum Depression Signs: You're Not a Bad Mother
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. Sh
Pregnancy Depression: Signs, Symptoms & When to Get Help
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-
When You're Done With Rehab: The Reality No One Tells You
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
Addiction Treatment Levels: Inpatient vs. Outpatient Explained
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
Suicidal Thoughts Warning Signs: Teens vs Adults
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 Help: What to Say in a Crisis
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
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
Borderline Personality Disorder: Why It's Pain, Not Manipulation
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 be
Depression Recovery: The Dangerous Lies Your Brain Tells
"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 convers
Depression: Am I Depressed or Just Lazy?
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 P
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&apo
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
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 strategie
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 histo
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 proble
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 ex
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/Lear
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 mindf
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 “win
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 mor
