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Beyond Addiction and Trauma: The Family Recovery Podcast

Barnes Education and Consulting, LLC 7 Episodes Oct 28, 2025

This podcast helps families dealing with addiction and trauma by offering hope, healing, and practical solutions. Hosted by Dr. Michael F. Barnes, it combines clinical expertise, lived experience, and compassionate conversations. The show is grounded in a chronic disease model of care and explores connections between addiction, mental health, and family systems. It serves both family members seeking guidance and professionals looking to enhance their approach. Listeners gain education, encouragement, and strategies for lasting resilience.

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One Size Doesn't Fit All: Gender Differences in Addiction and Recovery with Dr. LaTisha Bader Oct 28, 2025 3821 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-specificThe hidden barriers women face in seeking careHow family systems play a pivotal role in recoveryWhat “tr

Measuring Recovery: Data, Resilience, and the Myth of the Identified Patient with David Whitesock Oct 9, 2025 3282 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

Healing Isn’t Just Talk: Experiential Therapy with Brennon Moore Aug 19, 2025 3920 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

Bridging the Gap—Technology, Trauma, and Transforming Family Recovery with Steve Millette Jun 12, 2025 2820 This week, Dr. Mike Barnes welcomes longtime friend and tech-forward recovery expert Steve Millette, founder of Climb LLC and partner at LifeLab Studios. Together, they dive into the evolution of virtual family programming, weaving together personal anecdotes, clinical wisdom, and an inspiring look at how technology is revolutionizing support for families navigating addiction and trauma.🚀 From the

Families, Trauma, and Addiction 102 Jun 5, 2025 2882 In this eye-opening continuation of the conversation from Episode 1, Dr. Mike Barnes takes us beneath the surface to explore how addiction doesn’t just impact the individual—it shakes the entire family system to its core.Drawing from years of research, clinical experience, and deeply personal stories, Dr. Barnes examines the powerful concept of secondary and systemic trauma, revealing how families

Families, Trauma, and Addiction 101 May 28, 2025 2065 Links: Website: Drmikebarnes.comBook: When the Solution Becomes the Problem Youtube: https://youtu.be/B6ItN_a11IkIn the premiere episode of Beyond Addiction and Trauma: The Family Recovery Podcast, Dr. Mike Barnes lays the groundwork for a deeper understanding of how trauma, addiction, and family dynamics intersect. Drawing on extensive clinical experience and research, Dr. Barnes offers a “101” c

Introduction to The Beyond Addiction and Trauma: The Family Recovery Podcast May 28, 2025 389 This short introduction episode is hosted by Dr. Michael Barnes, in which he delves into the topics that this brand new podcast will cover. Topics include addiction and the effects on the family of addicts, the recovery process for, not just the addict, but the whole family, and how trauma is an integral consideration in addiction.

Beyond Addiction and Trauma: The Family Recovery Podcast

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