Representative Leslie Herod knows what it's like to have a family member struggle with addiction and incarceration. But she also knows that this is more a failure of a greater system than a failure of a sibling, and that?s informed the policy and programs she?s spearheaded around mental health, substance misuse, and the criminal justice system. Nzinga and Representative Herod talk about how current systems of policing and treating substance misuse not only bypass treating mental health, but often make it worse. Luckily, Representative Herod has a program in Denver, Colorado that has actually worked.   Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    Learn more about the STAR program here.   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: Sponsor Links   Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions   To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date.   Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last 14 months, everyone in this country has experienced some type of loss. But as a nation, we?re not always great at talking about our grief. So this week, Nzinga talks to grief counselor Claire Bidwell Smith about how there is no ?right? way to grieve and the first steps we can all take to start to reckon with our losses from 2020.    Check out Claire?s books and additional writing on her website: https://clairebidwellsmith.com/ and follow her on social media at @clairebidwell   Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: Sponsor Links   Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions   To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date.   Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Hardstark quit meth on her own when she was 14 years old. Today, she thinks about this youthful willpower in her moments of self doubt, which she still has despite her huge success as one of the hosts of the hit comedy-true crime podcast My Favorite Murder. Georgia talks to Nzinga about the childhood factors that lead her to meth, her early recovery journey, and what she?s noticed since she started a new path of recovery -- quitting drinking one month ago.    Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: Sponsor Links   Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions   To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date.   Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Recovery Season 2 premieres on 4/26! Let?s face it, 2020 was rough for everyone. Suddenly, we're all in a state of mental recovery. So, join Dr. Nzinga Harrison as we all reckon with the trauma of the last year and the work ahead of us as we build a better ?new normal.? We have an impactful lineup of guests including Georgia Hardstark, David Smith from Lemonada Media?s The Cost of Care, DeRay Mckesson, Representative Lesile Herod and more. They bravely share their experiences with addiction, generational trauma and celebrating progress. Our team will be taking questions throughout the course of the season, so leave us a voicemail at 833-4-LEMONADA with your questions around all things mental health! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During our second AMA episode, a listener called in concerned about her ten-year-old brother, Oliver, because he couldn?t stop talking about drugs. Well, we heard from Oliver after he listened to the episode, and we loved his response so much that we called him up. Take a listen to this short and sweet bonus ep.   Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: Sponsor Links   Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions   Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership.   To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date.   Want to follow Dr. Harrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The intersection between addiction and the holidays can be challenging. Even more so when you add a global pandemic into the mix. So Nzinga is ending Season 1 of In Recovery by answering listener questions. We hear from a woman who is worried about the toxic environment that will come with her wife?s return from rehab, even if her drinking won?t. Another listener asks about how to cope with so much loss and grief in isolation, and a third wants to know how to handle the guilt trip she gets when she tries to set boundaries. Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alicia called in about her husband's gambling and asked one of the more common questions about uncommon addictions ?? is he in denial or am I overreacting? When it comes to the more subtle or nuanced addictions, it can be easy to second guess our concern or convince someone they are overreacting. Which is exactly what happened for Alicia. So, Nzinga helps her answer this question and gives her tools to talk to her husband about gambling.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. Other resources mentioned in the show:  https://www.mdcalc.com/cage-questions-alcohol-use To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air proudly identifies as a Black woman in long term recovery. Today, that?s a source of strength, but that wasn?t always the case -- she says she felt uncomfortable in her skin since the day she was born. In an intimate and vulnerable conservation with Nzinga, Air shares how she?s learned to take the moments of discomfort and uncertainty and use them to connect with herself, her community, and her identity. It is in these harder moments that Air finds the most beauty and pride in her life. Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Listen to Air?s podcast, Beauty in the Grit. Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we get ready to gather, in person or virtually, for one of our country?s more complicated holidays, we return to an episode about racism in the United States. Nzinga takes the opportunity to talk about how racism biologically and psychologically impacts our black and brown communities. Yes, this kind of chronic trauma leads to increased substance use disorders. But even more so, this episode explores how racism itself is the addiction of America.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. Here are some resources for folks who want to learn more, donate, and take action. Anti-Racism Resources. This has podcasts, books, articles, and movies. 75 Things White People Can Do Our friends at PBS have a podcast, America Interrupted, about how coronavirus is changing the way we live, and how that impacts our communities of color. ?What Does It Mean To Be Anti-Racist?? From the Racial Healing Handbook To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overdose deaths from methamphetamine use have been surging in the US, not unlike opioids. But meth isn?t talked about as much. In this episode, Nzinga brings on Eleanor Health Clinic Manager Jack Register to talk about why meth has been prominent in certain communities and why there is less publicity over the rise in numbers. Plus, Nzinga lays the groundwork on how meth impacts our brains, behaviors, and bodies.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lately, it seems like we are looking for answers everywhere about everything. Luckily, Nzinga is here to answer more listener questions about all things addiction. One man wants to know how he and his partner can find healthier coping mechanisms, especially in the wake of election stress. Another woman asks how she can use her own addiction experience as a cautionary tale for her 11-year-old brother who?s fascinated with drugs. And, a pharmacist is looking for resources she can provide for clients who may be facing addiction. Nzinga answers these questions, and a range of others, in the second ?Ask Me Anything? episode. Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. Other resources mentioned in the show:  www.thehotline.org or call 800-799-7233  Alcohol Use Disorder Diagnostic Criteria PAWS: Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome www.wethevillage.co https://www.eleanorhealth.com/ To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Sergio started vaping, it didn?t seem like a big deal. After all, he was surrounded by people vaping and drinking at school. But lately, this casual habit feels a lot like an addiction, and he?s not sure how to stop. This week, Sergio and Nzinga talk about what makes vaping so addictive, what to do when you feel like a party pooper, and how to stop spending the equivalent of 6 Chipotle Burrito Bowls a week on cartridges.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nzinga often talks about how we?re all addicted to something. For Nora McInerny, host of the podcast, Terrible Thanks For Asking, it?s reading the negative things strangers say about her online. Whether it?s the comments section, Amazon reviews, or the depths of Reddit, Nora seeks it out. So Nzinga and Nora talk about the root cause, the benefits, and how Nora can find what she?s looking for elsewhere. Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    For great term life insurance, check out havenlife.com Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC17DTC) issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111 and offered exclusively through Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC. Policy and rider form numbers and features may vary by state and not be available in all states. Our Agency license number in California is 0K71922 and in Arkansas, 100139527. For 20% off CryoFreeze CBD Pain Relief Roll-On or other OMAX Health products, go to Omaxhealth.com and enter code INRECOVERY.  Get all inclusive virtual membership to the Jane Club a www.janeclub.com and enter code INSIDER JANE FF Listen to Nzinga on Nora?s podcast! Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We open Season 2 of Last Day with a tale of two Kevins. One is Sergeant Kevin Briggs, also known as the guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge. The other is Kevin Berthia, an Oakland native who drove to that bridge on March 11, 2005 with the intent of ending his life. This week, we tell the larger story behind a moment of intervention?what led up to it and what happened in the 15 years since. We?re also joined by Courtney Knowles, our advisor at the Jed Foundation (a nonprofit devoted to emotional health and suicide prevention), who?s here to poke holes in our narrative.   If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it?s important to talk to someone about it now. Contact one of the resources below for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor anytime.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text line: Text ?Connect? to 741-741 The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386   Season 2 of Last Day is created in partnership with The Jed Foundation. Transitioning into adulthood can bring big changes and intense challenges. The Jed Foundation (JED) empowers teens and young adults with the skills and support to grow into healthy, thriving adults. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave from Dopey podcast joins Nzinga to talk about 12 step recovery. Dave recently celebrated five years sober (yay!), which he largely credits to his 12 step community. But, there are parts that haven?t always felt ?right? for him. This week, Nzinga and Dave dig into all of that and break down his fascinating experience getting and staying sober. Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    Find term life insurance right from your home at www.havenlife.com/inrecovery. Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC17DTC) issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111 and offered exclusively through Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC. Policy and rider form numbers and features may vary by state and not be available in all states. Our Agency license number in California is 0K71922 and in Arkansas, 100139527. If you want to listen to more of Dave, check out his episode on Last Day, here: https://www.lemonadamedia.com/podcast/doing-dopey/   Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. Other resources mentioned in the show:  Dopeypodcast.com To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It?s our first ever ?Ask Me Anything? episode! This week, Nzinga answers a range of listener questions. A mom wants to know if her daughter has to be ready for treatment. Another woman asks if she's addicted to toxic relationships and emotional uproar. And what is the best way a daughter can get her 77 year old mother into a treatment program during COVID? Answers to these questions, and more, in rapid fire (Nzinga style).  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    Find term life insurance right from your home at www.havenlife.com/inrecovery. Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC17DTC) issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111 and offered exclusively through Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC. Policy and rider form numbers and features may vary by state and not be available in all states. Our Agency license number in California is 0K71922 and in Arkansas, 100139527. Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership.   Other resources mentioned in the show:  You can find a Narcan kit here www.wethevillage.co To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date.   Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It?s (still) a global pandemic, and we are (still) doing a lot of things alone. In this episode, Nzinga talks about how recovery doesn?t have to be one of them. Even for Evan, a 22 year old who knows that his partner and family will be devastated if they find out, and feels like treatment options are out of the picture while he?s on his parents' insurance. In this episode, Evan and Nzinga talk one on one about the ways Evan can get out of solitude and find the support he?s been looking for for years. Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  You can find a Narcan kit here Here is a link to the I Am Sober app for Android and iOS www.eleanorhealth.com Samhsa Treatment Locator Find term life insurance right from your home at www.havenlife.com/inrecovery. Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC17DTC) issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111 and offered exclusively through Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC. Policy and rider form numbers and features may vary by state and not be available in all states. Our Agency license number in California is 0K71922 and in Arkansas, 100139527. Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a single state, let?s say California, you can walk into a dispensary and buy weed legally while down the block your neighbor is still in prison for a weed possession charge from a decade ago. Weed, like most topics we talk about on this show, is complicated. One caller wants to know if something can even be addictive if there is no physical withdrawal, while another wants to know how to set boundaries for her daughters who are smoking weed daily and don?t think it?s an issue. In this episode, Nzinga uses weed to break down what she means when she says addiction is continued behavior despite negative consequences.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Start planning your term life insurance at havenlife.org/inrecovery. Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC17DTC) issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111 and offered exclusively through Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC. Policy and rider form numbers and features may vary by state and not be available in all states. Our Agency license number in California is 0K71922 and in Arkansas, 100139527. Good Kids is back for Season 2! Listen to authors, actors, and real live children tell you all about child rearing. The trailer is ready for your ears here: https://apple.co/3iZaCfJ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every community does mental health differently - some, more than others. For the Latinx community, which has largely ignored issues of mental health and addiction, a facility exists in Washington DC where community members can access medical, mental health, and addiction treatment all in one place. On this week's episode, Nzinga sits down with Angie Castro, a mental health professional from La Clinica Del Pueblo, for a fascinating conversation about boundaries, barriers and bridges to wellbeing. Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form: bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Start planning your term life insurance at havenlife.org/recovery. Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC17DTC) issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111 and offered exclusively through Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC. Policy and rider form numbers and features may vary by state and not be available in all states. Our Agency license number in California is 0K71922 and in Arkansas, 100139527. Find amazing mental health resources at To Write Love On Her Arms at twloha.com/findhelp Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental health can be murky. How do you know the difference between depression and just feeling sad? What happens when you?re diagnosed with depression and anxiety, but it?s actually something else? On today?s show, we find out. Nzinga?s answers questions about the relationship between mental health, addiction, and medication from two listeners, one with bipolar and the other with borderline personality. Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form: bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Start planning your term life insurance at havenlife.org/recovery. Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC17DTC) issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111 and offered exclusively through Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC. Policy and rider form numbers and features may vary by state and not be available in all states. Our Agency license number in California is 0K71922 and in Arkansas, 100139527. Find amazing mental health resources at To Write Love On Her Arms at twloha.com/findhelp To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2011, Gary Mendell's 25 yr old son, Brian, died by suicide after struggling with addiction for a decade. As Gary was supporting Brian through his recovery, remission, and relapses, he realized that, unlike other diseases, there was no real place to go for help. No huge foundation funding research. No 5k?s. So in the wake of Brian?s death, Gary created it himself. This week, Nzinga talks to Gary about the formation of Shatterproof, ATLAS (a treatment locator, assessment, and standards platform), and the immense importance of providing evidence-based education, resources, and treatment options. Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. Start your planning early at www.havenlife.com/inrecover. Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC17DTC) issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111 and offered exclusively through Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC. Policy and rider form numbers and features may vary by state and not be available in all states. Our Agency license number in California is 0K71922 and in Arkansas, 100139527. Lemonada Media has a new show! Check our  Our America with Julián Castro Resources mentioned in the show: https://www.treatmentatlas.org/ Stronger Than Addiction Fundraiser www.shatterproof.org Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form: bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamika Bickham has always loved stories. She used to be a TV News Reporter, and now has her own media company to tell other people?s stories. But what is the real story that drives Tamika to jump between extremes in nearly every aspect of her life? This week, tune in to an intimate conversation with Nzinga and Tamika as they get to the root of Tamika?s behavior, then answer listener questions about compulsive dieting, extreme exercise, and restrictive eating.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Get a head start on your planning at havenlife.com/inrecovery Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC17DTC) issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111, and offered exclusively through Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC. Policy and rider form numbers and features may vary by state and not be available in all states. Our Agency license number in California is 0K71922 and in Arkansas, 100139527. Lift U Up: Inspiring Health Stories Overeaters anonymous FAA: Food Addicts Anonymous Eating Disorders Anonymous Psychology Today  American Psychological Association Beauty Redefined Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It can be hard to get a teenager to talk about anything, period. So when it comes to talking to teens about drugs and addiction? Yikes. River, a teacher, wants to know how to talk to her students about addiction, without stigmatizing people who have addictions. And Suzanne, who works in a treatment center and has two teenage sons of her own, is curious why no one talks about difficult emotions and coping mechanisms as addiction prevention. So this week, Nzinga tells us how she talked to her own kids, and she and Claire do another role play.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Get a head start on your planning at havenlife.com/inrecovery Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC17DTC) issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111 and offered exclusively through Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC. Policy and rider form numbers and features may vary by state and not be available in all states. Our Agency license number in California is 0K71922 and in Arkansas, 100139527. To get involved with To Write Love on Her Arms or buy a World Suicide Prevention Day pack, go to twloha.com/recovery. When you use the code RECOVERY at checkout, you?ll get 20% off your pack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nzinga has mentioned therapy as a possible solution in every single episode. But that?s easier said than done. There are so many potential barriers: time, money, stigma, shame, and confusing insurance jargon. Plus, once you?re there, what do you actually say? This week, Nzinga and president-elect of the Georgia Psychological Association, Dr. Kamieka Gabriel, talk through 5 different scenarios of someone trying to go to therapy and offer some tips on where to start.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  ? Listen to Lemonada?s newest podcast: The Untold Story: Policing  ? For 15% off your first purchase of True Botanicals amazing skin care products, go to www.truebotanicals.com/inrecovery ? Get a head start on your planning at havenlife.com/inrecovery Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC17DTC) issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111 and offered exclusively through Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC. Policy and rider form numbers and features may vary by state and not be available in all states. Our Agency license number in California is 0K71922 and in Arkansas, 100139527.  Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form: bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selina was 11 years old when she first started cutting. It was her way to cope with the immense trauma she?d already experienced in her young life. Now, as an adult, she wants to know how self harm fits into the world of addiction. Nzinga and Selina have an intimate, one-on-one conversation about trauma, recovery, and Selina?s own words of wisdom to others in her position. Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  ?      Check out Lemonada Media?s new show: Untold Story: Policing ?      Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions ?      Get $200 off your first mattress (and two free pillows) at www.helixsleep.com/recovery ?      Go to www.omaxhealth.com and enter the code ?InRecovery? for 20% off Nzinga?s favorite Cryo-Freeze CBD Pain Relief Roll-On, or anything else site wide ?      Get 15% off your first purchase from True Botanicals at www.truebotanicals.com/InRecovery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becca?s step-sister Mindy left home when Becca was just 8 years old. Despite Mindy?s annual appearances and promises to get sober, she always left again. Now, Becca is in her early 20?s and isn?t sure what to do about her anger towards Mindy. Another listener, Katie, had a parent that enabled her brother's substance use for over 40 years. Now that her parent has passed, Katie is left wondering how to move forward with her brother and let go of her anger towards her codependent parent. This episode Nzinga talks about how we can still hold space for those in our lives who?s addiction?s have caused pain, resentment, and hurt.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  ? Helix Sleep is offering $200 of your first mattress, plus two free pillows. Head to helixsleep.com/recovery. ? For 20% off CryoFreeze CBD Roll On, or any other product on Omaxhealth.com, head to Omaxhealth.com and enter the code ?INRECOVERY.? ? Check out Chris Hayes? podcast Why Is This Happening? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Nicole showed up for a routine colonoscopy, she was shocked when the anesthesiologist planned to give her fentanyl. She reflects on how close she felt to losing the sobriety she fought so hard for. Can you refuse opioids as a patient in recovery? What other options are out there for treating chronic pain? And does ?all-natural? really mean ?all-safe?? Nzinga answers these questions and more about pain, alternative medicine, and the rights you have as a patient. ?     Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. ?     Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form: bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions ?     Helix Sleep is offering $200 of your first mattress, plus two free pillows. Head to helixsleep.com/recovery. ?     For 20% off CryoFreeze CBD Roll On, or any other product on Omaxhealth.com, head to Omaxhealth.com and enter the code ?INRECOVERY.? ?     Check out Chris Hayes? podcast Why Is This Happening? For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com/inrecoverypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of relapses, Brent thought his partner was sober...until he found his meth pipe. Nzinga talks one-on-one with Brent to strategize how to be supportive while also working through his fears for his partner?s life. Another listener says, ?The only infidelity I fear is heroin and fentanyl? and hopes to set healthy boundaries between her and her partner as they both go through recovery. And what about codependency? Can you be addicted to bad relationships? This week, we?re answering all your questions on love (spoiler alert: everyone?s getting a therapist) Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. ?      For 20% off Cryo Freeze CBD Roll On and other great products go to Omaxhealth.com and enter code ?In Recovery? ?      Get $200 off your first Helix Mattress (and two free pillows!) at www.helixsleep.com/recovery ?      truebotanicals.com/InRecovery will get you 15% your first purchase of organic skin care products To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When someone in your family is dealing with an addiction disorder, it?s hard not to feel every painful emotion all at once -- anger, guilt, rage, sadness, helplessness. Today we hear from a father who is trying to get his son to accept therapy and a mom who is at the end of her rope trying to break the cycle of her daughter?s alcoholism. So, what can a family do? This week, Nzinga answers questions about how to help those in your family and how to help yourself.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form: bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/memberships. For 20% off Cryo Freeze CBD Roll On and other great products go to Omaxhealth.com and enter code ?In Recovery? https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/07/09/protesters-angry-bernardo/ With Pod Other resources mentioned in the show:  www.wethevillage.co Eleanor Health Blog: How Do Families Get Help https://al-anon.org/ SMART Recovery for family and friends To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is alcoholism less serious than other addictions? Is my husband?s drinking out of control or am I just being a nag? What should I expect when my fiance leaves a faith-based treatment program? This week, Nzinga answers listener questions on alcohol and offers tips on how to define an alcohol use disorder, how to talk about it with your partner and how to take care of yourself during a time when drinking feels like a necessary escape.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. ?      For 20% off Cryo Freeze CBD Roll On and other great products go to Omaxhealth.com and enter code ?In Recovery? ?      Listen to Lemonada?s newest advice podcast: Tell Me What To Do ?      Also listen to this amazing podcast Brown Girls Guide to Politics  Here are some of the resources from Nzinga: ?      Free Eleanor online support groups for anybody anywhere  ?      CAGE Questionnaire on Eleanor Health  ?      How do I know if I have a problem? on Eleanor Health  ?      Youturn.net ?      Wethevillage.co To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something happens when you?re under a tight deadline, or serving during the dinner rush, or studying for a big exam. Your thoughts and emotions quiet down, and before you know it, hours have passed. The distraction that work, errands, to-do lists, and projects provide can be such a respite for our busy brains. We use it like a drug to resolve discomfort. So, this week Nzinga dives into the reasons so many of us can?t stop working and helps listeners identify whether or not they have a work addiction. Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form: bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions  Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. ?     For 20% off Cryo Freeze CBD Roll On and other great products go to Omaxhealth.com and enter code ?In Recovery? ?     Listen to Lemonada?s newest advice podcast: Tell Me What To Do ?     Also listen to this amazing podcast Brown Girls Guide to Politics ?     Here?s the Bergen Work Addiction Scale Nzinga mentioned to see if you?re addicted to work To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we?re looking at the ways ADHD and addiction are linked. Nzinga answers listener questions about ADHD medication, parenting a kid with ADHD, multigenerational trauma and ADHD, and why folks with ADHD can be more prone to addiction. It?s not as simple as you think. Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form:  bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. ?      Get $200 off your first Helix mattress (plus two free pillows!) at www.helixsleep.com/recovery ?      truebotanicals.com/InRecovery will get you 15% your first purchase of organic skin care products ?      For 20% off CryoFreeze CBD Pain Relief Roll-On oil, or anything on the OMAX health website, go towww.omaxhealth.com and enter code: In Recovery. Other resources mentioned in the show:  ?      Dr. Osvaldo Gaytan  ?      Attention Deficit Disorder Association To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we know when our screentime has crossed the line? From being stuck at home during COVID-19 to the incredible activism happening all over the world, it?s hard to stay away from our phones, tablets, computers, TV?s... you name it. Technology is as enticing and mesmerizing as ever, so this week Nzinga explores how we can set boundaries and explains in great detail why it?s so hard to just stop scrolling. Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. ?      truebotanicals.com/InRecovery will get you 15% your first purchase of organic skin care products ?      Go to www.loveislouder.org/recovery for great resources for self care like breathing exercises, journaling workshops, and conflict resolution Here are some other resources Nzinga mentioned in the show.  ?      American Academy of Pediatrics  ?      Moment App ?      Bark App To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As people gather to protest the murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmed Arbery and so many Black people before them, Nzinga takes the opportunity to talk about how racism biologically and psychologically impacts our black and brown communities. Yes, this kind of chronic trauma leads to increased substance use disorders. But even more so, this episode explores how racism itself is the addiction of America.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. Anti-racism isn?t easy work, so make sure you?re also taking care of yourself: ?      truebotanicals.com/InRecovery will get you 15% your first purchase of organic skin care products ?      Go to www.loveislouder.org/recovery for great resources for self care like breathing exercises, journaling workshops, and conflict resolution Here are some resources for folks who want to learn more, donate, and take action. ?      Anti-Racism Resources. This has podcasts, books, articles, and movies. ?      75 Things White People Can Do ?      Our friends at PBS have a podcast, America Interrupted, about how coronavirus is changing the way we live, and how that impacts our communities of color. ?      ?What Does It Mean To Be Anti-Racist?? From the Racial Healing Handbook Local elections are so important! Make sure you?re registered to vote at www.vote.gov To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stress and anxiety are at an all-time high, and for many of us, nothing is more soothing than a warm chocolate chip cookie or a fresh loaf of sourdough bread. But why is that? What?s really at the root of food obsession, food addiction, disordered eating and the intense food cravings we all have? Today, Nzinga answers questions about our complicated relationships with food, especially during a pandemic. Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Did you know this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/membership. We have two great ways to help ease stress during this strange time. The Love is Louder Action Center from The Jed Foundation has great resources like breathing exercises, journaling workshops, and a calendar for online concerts/events. Plus, if you go to www.loveislouder.org/recovery, you?ll get tips and trick recaps from the show. True Botanicals has all the calming skincare products you need. Get 15% off your first purchase at www.truebotanicals.com/inrecovery We also have a podcast we want to share with you called America Interrupted about how coronavirus is changing the way we live.  Here are some resources from this week?s episode: The Lighter Side of Weight Loss - With Jay: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1768664906689355/ Body Image Resilience Course: https://beautyredefined.org/resources/8-week-body-image-resilience-program/ To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh, yes, we are going there! A listener left a voicemail about masturbating so frequently that it began to disrupt her academics, her social life, and her relationships. In this episode, Nzinga dives into the stigma and shame around masturbation, what drives sexual compulsions, and how to best support those who find themselves in a similar situation.  Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. This episode also contains details of sexual assault and rape.  Want to follow Dr. Harrrison? Of course you do! Find her on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd Did you know that this show is supported by listeners like you? You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/patreon. Check out a couple of our favorite podcasts below PLUS a discount for some very nice skincare products: Into America from NBC is a great podcast about politics, policies, and their power over people. Listen here: https://apple.co/2XkCTDY Back from Broken is another podcast about recovery--the highest highs, the lowest lows, and what it takes to make a comeback. Check it out here: https://apple.co/2ANmO21 Nzinga mentioned trauma therapy in the episode. Here are some to check out: Somatic Experiencing from Peter Levine Sensory Motor from Pat Ogden Compassion Inquiry from Dr. Gabor Maté EMDR Therapy To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery shortly after the air date. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cindy is a mother of three who was using opioids during each of her pregnancies. She knew it wasn?t healthy for the babies, but she didn?t know how to safely stop. Fearing the doctors would notify authorities, Cindy was afraid to ask for help. Then one day, she made a call to a hotline. This led her to a doctor who gave her the support she needed, and now Cindy is in recovery and wants to share her story. Nzinga goes over some of the options available to pregnant women who are using and gives Cindy a call to check-in. She also shares a bit about how the pandemic has impacted recovery options--both the good and the bad. If you want to follow along with a transcript, you can find one shortly after the air date at http://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery/ Here are some other things you should definitely check out: This week from MSNBC?s podcast Into America, we hear about the ways the government has failed to track coronavirus in nursing homes that house vulnerable populations. Investigative reporter Susie Kim has tracked the numbers herself, and she breaks them down for us. Support In Recovery. Get bonus content, discounts on swag, and more for as little as $5 a month! Go to http://www.lemonadamedia.com/inrecovery and become a member.  Here are some resources Nzinga mentioned in this week?s episode: Dona International is an international group of doula?s. On their website, you can search by zip code to see if there is a doula in your area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming May 18th from the creators of the Last Day podcast, In Recovery will fill the much-needed gap for individuals and their loved ones seeking immediate and long-term support with addiction. Hosted by physician and addiction medicine specialist Dr. Nzinga Harrison, this weekly series will field questions in a radio-style, call-in format from real people struggling with every form of addiction, from drugs and alcohol to work and gambling. In Recovery is also for healthcare providers and anyone committed to a more values-based, comprehensive and compassionate approach to recovery and mental health in America and abroad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.