Safe Recovery

Hank Hayes -Join Hank for a 1 hour show. Call in or chat or just listen!   After almost two decades of being active with his own habit and then 15 years in mainstream recovery Hank knew something wasn’t quite right. When he finally figured it out Hank wrote “You’ve been lied to… the truth about mainstream alcohol and addiction drug treatment programs and the secrets on how to get past the problem for good”. In his book he covers the very dated mainstream drug and alcohol treatment solutions still used today and the lies we’ve been fed about them for almost a century. But more importantly the current data, research and solutions available to help people understand and get themselves and those they love beyond their problems for good. As a subject matter expert for the law enforcement and military communities at the special operations level Hank utilizes these same advanced teaching techniques to gain immediate results within his book and live events. Hank Hayes can be reached at www.alcoholabusesolutions.

Robert Whitaker is the author of four books: Mad in America, The Mapmaker's Wife, On the Laps of Gods and Anatomy of an Epidemic. His newspaper and magazine articles on the mentally ill and the pharmaceutical industry have garnered several national awards, including a George Polk Award for medical writing and a National Association of Science Writers Award for best magazine article. A series he cowrote for the Boston Globe on the abuse of mental patients in research settings was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 1998.

After 4 months being gone from AA I have felt a mutitude of feelings; Anger, Depressed, Sad, Embarassed. But I am moving on even though I have had a few moments here and there of feeling like AA robeed me of many years. I hid in AA as a Youth. Eventually I grew out of hiding. But AA had it's clutches on me for many years.   Call in with your story! Part 2 of this show will discuss... DId you know that no professional leaders run the meetings and that 3rd level sex offenders and violent criminals are being sentenced to AA and NA as part of their plea bargains?

Author of Harm Reduction How I came to Harm Reduction Kicking and Screaming! Dee-Dee Stout has undergraduate degrees in Psychology & Human Sexuality from San Francisco State University (SFSU) and earned her Special Major Master's in Health Counseling from SFSU as well. Additionally, Ms. Stout is a California certified drug and alcohol counselor, level II (CADC-II), with international reciprocity (ICADC). Recently, Dee-Dee joined Project Pride, a California Prisoner Mother Program in Oakland, CA, as Clinical Program Manager. Ms. Stout is also part of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), having received her training in part from Dr. William R. Miller. Dee-Dee has received extensive specialized training in such additional areas as MI Supervisors training; SFBT; Relapse Prevention; Creative Inquiry; Stages of Change; CBT; Seeking Safety; CRAFT; Harm Reduction Psychotherapy; Client-Directed, Outcome-Oriented work (CDOI), and more. 

Join Massive to tell your story why you left AA!

Founder of the Clean Slate where a non 12 step recovery coach discusses his way of helping an individual with an addiction problem. Join Massive & Steven. 

Author of Earth Babies. Therapist  who specialized in childhood abuse. 

David Darmsteader guests with Massive on Why he left after 21 years in AA.  His journey through the healing process in the Peruvian Jungle.  Ayahuasca Healing Explained by David. Had more healing there then in 21 years in AA. David's book is being made into a feature film. Join us for a introspective discussion on why some leave the "rooms" after 2 decades. And why does the phone stop ringing when one moves on. Were they really your friends or ...not?

Creator of HAMS Harm Reduction radio show with guest with Massive discussing an alternative way to slowly cut back and reduce the harm of ones drinking when someone is not just ready for abstinence.

Join friend the girl and MA for a lively discussion about their massively successful blog www.stinkin-thinkin.com

The Creator of hundreds of video's on youtube will join me on Tuesday night! Come listen, chat or call in.

George Quant has taught Meditation for over 30 years. UCLA has spent millions studying the positive effects of this practice.   Is a Master teacher of meditation.  His unique teaching methods have allowed thousands around the world to master the art and science of meditation and live more enriched lives. Mr. Quant has developed the simple, yet very effective technique of                        Integrated Quantum Meditation.   Join us for a conversation and lessons learned from our special guest. He has taught Studio Executives, Famous Actors and thousands of individuals this practice. As George says " We are not broken" . Join us as we demystify and debunk the lie that AA teaches...that we are broken, that we are like men who have lost their legs. THIS...is just not true.  George Quant's work is backed up by years of scientific research.  www.georgequant.com

After 20 years in and out of 12 step and rehab Amy Lee Coy finds that her book gives her the tool she needs to heal completely from addiction. Amy is a singer/songwriter and published author. If AA/NA and rehab has not worked for you this episode is for you. Empowered-loving-gentle approach to her healing from addiction! No Boot Camp mentality here. Parents, this is a must listen to segment.  DO not drop your 14 year old at a rehab with strangers! Might not be a good idea. Come listen in a talk with my new friend AMY! I loved her book. Find it on Amazon.com http://www.fromdeathdoipart.com

Join Monica and Tom Horvath for an in depth interview on one of the hottest newest Smartest modalities of healing.    SMART Recovery® is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Our participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research and participate in a world-wide community which includes free, self-empowering, secular and science-based, mutual-help support groups. SMART Recovery® currently sponsors more than 600+ face-to-face meetings around the world, and 18+ online meetings per week. In addition, our online message board is an excellent forum to learn about SMART Recovery®  and obtain addiction recovery support.

  Special Guest, Jack Trimpey, LCSW, Founder, Rational Recovery.  In 1983, Lois Trimpey forced her husband to choose between his long-standing alcohol addiction and remaining in the Trimpey family, his first reaction was rage. He wisely buttoned his lip, and grudgingly accepted her terms of engagement. Soon, they both decided to create an alternative to 12-step recovery, and what followed is the amazing history of Rational Recovery in the United States of America.  Join us on Tuesday, May 30, to hear Mr. Trimpey describe the evolution of Addictive Voice Recognition Technique® (AVRT®) from its early beginnings in the Rational Recovery Self-Help Network. Bring your addiction if you have one, and see if your Beast can survive the clout of AVRT®.  at http://rational.org. 

Join Monica & Kali for another episode of uncovering predatory behavior and bringing safety to all in & out of 12 step rooms.

Stanton began working on Love and Addiction (which was published in 1975) in 1970. In these forty years he has predicted a remarkable number of addiction trends. By now it is clear that the way in which Stanton has reframed addiction for the past four decades – sometimes facing extreme opposition – has been prescient. Addiction is not a consequence of taking drugs and drinking. Rather, it arises from the way in which these and other compelling activities fit into people’s lives and meanings.   http://www.amazon.com

Monica will host and Kali will co-host this in depth interview  discussing the notorious 13 stepping behavior in AA meetings, it's culture and program. AKA Sexual harassment. Financial Scamming and the like-sponsorship abuse-powertripping. A grass roots movement that began in California has now spread throughout the US. Over 65 meetings are using the MAAS -Make AA Safer Pamphlet. Woman and men will share their stories and how they are fighting back to stand up and not be victimized any longer. http://www.stop13stepinaa.wordpress.com

In a small town near Daytona Beach, Florida is a park (Holly Hill) where NA and AA meetings have been meeting for over 17 years. Recently a group of local concerned citizens  near the park has had their lives threatened numerous times by numerous AA/NA member. Police were called, City Council  meetings were held, neighbors signed  petitions, newspapers reporters wrote stories and NA World Services /AA World Services were called to address this threatening behavior. What role does each World service hold with regards to responsibility of members and meetings. Why do these members feel entitled to take this park hostage as "theirs" A controversial look at a serious problem dealing with both sober/clean addicts & alcoholics. Where is their spiritual practice? Are they paying rent for the pavilion like the local residents do? Harriet will join us to share what she is doing to raise awareness and to protect minors.

A discussion around...   AA's Original first and only text...The Big Book. Is it still viable. How can a religious fellowship be a place where our Judges are sending DUI's and Criminals. Narcotics Anonymous is currently in process of writing a new text. Why not a new text for AA? What has NA addressed in this new book?