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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.
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- RECOVERable: Mental Health and Addiction Experts Answer Your Questions
Somatic Therapy: What It Is and How It Releases Trauma From the Body
Can your body hold on to trauma long after your mind has made sense of it? In this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with trauma therapist…
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ERP: How Exposure and Response Prevention Treats OCD
Can you beat OCD by choosing not to act on your fear? In this episode of RECOVERable, host Terry McGuire sits down with OCD specialist Jenna Overbaugh to break…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
- RECOVERable: Mental Health and Addiction Experts Answer Your Questions
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
RECOVERable: Mental Health and Addiction Experts Answer Your QuestionsTrauma: 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…