Dr. Samantha Harte shares her powerful journey from addiction to recovery, beginning with a cocaine overdose on the same night she was accepted into a doctoral program. She explains how trauma, shame, childhood adaptations, and perfectionism shaped her addiction—and why sobriety alone wasn’t enough. Samantha discusses the death of her…
Journalist and advocate Angela Kenneke joins us to share the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Emily, who died from fentanyl poisoning at age 21. Angela explains how her family tried to intervene, how counterfeit pills have changed the landscape for today’s youth, and how she transformed her grief into action…
Global beauty creator Mirta Miler (@mimiermakeup) joins us to share her powerful sobriety story — from blackout drinking to over two years sober. Known for her massive beauty influence (22M+ followers), Mirta opens up about addiction, recovery, confidence, wellness, and how sobriety became her greatest “glow‑up.” Topics include: • Her…
Part II of our DEA cannabis rescheduling series features expert witnesses Dr. Philip Drum, Dr. Ken Finn, and Dr. Karen Randall, who expose the medical and public‑health dangers of moving marijuana to Schedule III. Topics include: • In‑utero cannabis exposure and fetal brain damage • Autism risk linked to parental…
Three nationally recognized physicians — **Dr. Philip Drum**, **Dr. Ken Finn**, and **Dr. Karen Randall** — testified before the DEA to oppose moving marijuana from **Schedule I to Schedule III**. Their expert witness statements reveal the medical, scientific, and public‑health dangers of rescheduling cannabis. **Dr. Philip Drum** explained how the…
Navy SEAL veteran and therapist Dr. Tony Dice shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery — and explains how 12‑Step programs mirror evidence‑based therapy. Tony reveals how trauma, adrenaline, and emotional compulsivity fueled his addiction, and how the Holistic Change Model (HC‑Mod) helps veterans, first responders, and high‑performers heal.…
Workplace safety expert Jo McGuire, Executive Director of NDASA, explains how federal rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III could eliminate THC testing for safety‑sensitive workers — including airline pilots, air traffic controllers, school bus drivers, truck drivers, and more. Jo breaks down what this change means for public safety, why…
Josh Liljenquist joins us for a powerful conversation about addiction, homelessness, trauma, and the life changing impact of compassion. Josh is known for his “Live to Love” mission, where he uses social media to help people facing addiction, medical crises, housing instability, and sudden hardship. In this interview, Josh shares…
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Docekal from the Hanley Foundation to discuss the evolution of addiction treatment and the critical importance of early intervention. Key Topics Discussed: • The Evolution of Care: How treatment models have shifted from the 1980s to today’s evidence-based practices, including the…
Darryl Strawberry is known worldwide as one of baseball’s greatest sluggers, a four‑time World Series champion and eight‑time All‑Star. But behind the fame, he struggled with addiction beginning at age 14, when he first smoked marijuana and drank alcohol. As he explains, “most of the time it’s because of the…
Heather Bacchus is a Minnesota mother, author, and advocate whose life changed forever when her son Randy died by suicide at 21 after cannabis‑induced psychosis. Randy began using marijuana at 15, believing it was safe and creative. By 17 he was diagnosed with cannabis use disorder, and despite therapy and…
John Luedke went from heavy addiction to alcohol, cocaine, Xanax, and obesity (over 320 lbs) to losing 100 pounds and achieving sobriety. In this raw interview, he shares his rock bottom in Cabo, cold-turkey sobriety, and how self-reflection changed everything. He discusses shifting addictive tendencies into fitness and discipline, writing…
Arlina Allen is a Certified Life & Sobriety Coach (IAPRC), bestselling author, and podcast host specializing in addiction recovery, particularly helping high-achieving professionals quit drinking and build fulfilling lives. Arlina Allen shares her powerful journey from childhood trauma and addiction to over 30 years of sobriety. In this honest conversation,…
Austin Rampt joins The Addiction Podcast — Point of No Return to share one of the most powerful addiction recovery and substance abuse stories ever captured on camera. This episode dives deep into his personal addiction journey, beginning with drug use at age twelve and spiraling into meth addiction, cocaine…
Kim Porter exposes the fear, chaos, and silence families face when a child is using — and the conversations that can save a life. One of the most important family recovery interviews we’ve done. Kim joins The Addiction Podcast — Point of No Return to reveal the emotional reality families…
From Struggle to Strength: A Story of Recovery and ResilienceJoin us as Tara Peterson shares her powerful journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting the importance of understanding underlying causes, developing resilience, and embracing faith in recovery. MAIN TOPICS COVERED: * Tara’s personal story of substance abuse, starting at age 17…
Leigh Steinberg — the legendary sports agent who inspired Jerry Maguire — joins us to share the most personal and revealing chapter of his life and his recent book, The Comeback: A Playbook for Turning Life’s Setbacks into Victories.. Known for representing more than 300 professional athletes, including eight No.…
In this episode, Whitney Yaeger shares her family’s personal tragedy to shed light on the hidden realities of today's marijuana industry. You will learn to recognize current delivery methods and see how these products are often designed to help kids deceive their parents and teachers. Whitney also discusses the profound…
Summary The conversation covers various topics related to medical marijuana, including its adverse effects, controlled substance classification, banking rights for the marijuana industry, prescription drug monitoring programs, and the association between cannabis use and mass murders. Dr. Drum provides detailed insights into each of these areas, highlighting the complexities and…
Summary The conversation covers the topics of marijuana-induced hyperemesis syndrome, controlled substance levels and regulations, the Safe Banking Act and the marijuana industry, prescription drug monitoring programs and marijuana, and the association between cannabis use and mass murders. Dr. Drum provides insights and evidence on these topics, shedding light on…
Summary The conversation delves into the distinction between medical marijuana and cannabis, the FDA's five-part test for assessing a drug as a medicine, the lack of standardized products and safety studies, the acceptance of marijuana by qualified experts, and the scientific evidence and public awareness surrounding marijuana use. Takeaways *…
Summary The conversation delves into the topic of medical marijuana, discussing the five-part test for assessing a drug as a medicine. It explores the challenges and limitations of medical marijuana, including issues with standardization, safety studies, efficacy, expert acceptance, and scientific evidence. The conversation also touches on the adverse effects…
This conversation covers the personal tragedy that led to advocacy, the evolution of marijuana, the impact of THC, roadside testing, controlled substance classification, medical marijuana misconceptions, marijuana research and FDA approval, and the impact of marijuana legalization. It also addresses the public health and safety concerns, marijuana-related incidents, and the…
