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Dr. Michael Milobsky: The Hidden Dangers of Substance Abuse on Your Mental Wellbeing

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What is the impact of substance use on mental health? Dr. Michael Milobsky is the owner and operator of Pediatrics at the Meadows, a primary care pediatric practice in Castle Rock, Colorado, committed to keeping patients healthy and safe by providing unparalleled access to excellent in-office care. Renowned, trusted, and skilled diagnostician, with 20 years of experience as a pediatric hospitalist and pediatric emergency physician. Dedicated to diagnosing patients quickly and accurately and following up with the most appropriate, effective and up-to-date treatments. Owner of Chicken Soup Pediatric In-Home Urgent Care & Concierge Healthcare. He has additional training in managing and treating chronic pain and addiction in adolescents.

In episode 533 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. Milobsky chose UPenn for his undergraduate experience, how playing college basketball impacted his life and career, what he thinks about going to medical school today, what is the critical link between mental health and academic success, how students can recognize the signs of mental distress in other students, how to persuade another student to get help, what is the impact of substance use on mental health, mindfulness techniques that can help you, and time management advice while in college. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKllNr28KBc

 
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Dr. Andrea Arlington: How did the “Bling Ring” celebrity burglaries magnify your pain and struggle?

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Dr. Andrea Arlington received her Doctorate in Consciousness Studies from the Emerson Theological Institute and is a Religious Science Minister with over 10 years of service in her spiritual community. She is a Certified ICF Life Coach, Family Recovery Coach, Daring Way Facilitator – based on author and researcher Brené Brown’s work. She is a speaker, author, online course developer, mother and grandmother. She has personally guided thousands of clients through healing toxic family relationships and issues related to addiction by teaching researched based tools and strategies to create connection and recovery. Dr. Andrea hopes to bring her seasoned expertise to the masses. She is a speaker, online course creator and author of the forthcoming book, “Revelations of a Bad Mom: A Journey of Loving Your Child into Recovery and Healing Your Family”.

In episode 425 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what happened when Dr. Andrea lost her brother Ben to addiction, how her daughter’s heroin addiction impacted the family, how her own mothering contributed to the situation, how the “Bling Ring” celebrity burglaries magnified her struggle and pain, how her daughter was able to heal and renew, what are the healthy communication tools and strategies that she uses as a coach, and how she is able to support families to navigate the intricacies of recovery. Enjoy! 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLq0jGTuhk4

 
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Dr. Raymond Wiggins: What are the surprising facts about adolescent marijuana use?

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Seeing the devastating and deadly effects of marijuana in his patients, family, and friends, Dr. Raymond Wiggins began investigating the subject, and what he found shocked him. His search for answers revealed an overwhelming body of evidence showing the adverse effects of marijuana. Soon, he found he was not alone. As people learned of his quest, many had similar stories of friends and family who had suffered harm or died from this drug. The stories are heartbreaking. Every story is fuel on a fire that cannot be quenched. This investigation has now become a passion to bust marijuana myths and spread the truth about this dangerous drug. He believes if he saves one life, it is worth the effort. His mission is to save as many people as possible from the physical, mental, and spiritual ravages of this drug.

In episode 384 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. Wiggins chose Southern Methodist University, what made him look into the effects of marijuana, what are the effects of regular usage, whether marijuana is addictive or not, some surprising facts about adolescent marijuana use, what are the hidden social and economic costs of marijuana, whether CBD is safe and effective, whether Delta-8 THC is safe, and how we can combat this industry given that so many states have legalized marijuana. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEyYLIFtDt8

 
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Saul Malek: How did your gambling addiction start in college?

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Saul Malek is currently enrolled at Southern Methodist University, going for his Masters in mental health counseling with an anticipated graduation May 2024. He is hopeful to practice in the field of addictions counseling upon graduation. He has been invited to speak to the New York Times, St John’s School of Houston, and a plethora of addictions podcasts about his experiences in addiction and, more importantly, recovery. As a young person with over 3 years in recovery from compulsive gambling, he can sympathize with those struggling, at the same time letting them know that they are not alone and they can reclaim their lives.

In episode 316 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Saul chose Trinity University for his undergraduate experience, what made him choose Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity, what he remembers from my program at Trinity University 5 years ago, how his gambling addiction started in college, how the gambling affected his reputation with family and friends, when he knew he hit rock bottom, what his message is to other college students who have started gambling, what he wants to do after graduation with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling, and some restaurant choices in Dallas, Texas. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geTMDOLHOPM

 
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Roger Smith: How do you get your team to buy in, stay in, and work their hearts out for you?

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22665362/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Addiction. Homelessness. Arrests. By the time Roger Smith was 20 he was on a direct path to nowhere. He couldn’t stay clean. Couldn’t get work. Couldn’t support himself. After failing at multiple jobs, he found one he was good at – excellent at, in fact. Sales. First came a steady job. Then came promotions. Then came awards, even Salesman of the Year. Great, right? Wrong. The success and money enabled Roger’s addiction. He spent money on drugs faster than he made it and in no time his meteoric rise crashed. Hard. So hard he lost everything and tried to kill himself. At that moment, with his feet on the sand of the Pacific Ocean and with water surrounding him in the dark, he made a commitment to himself to get help. And he’s never looked back. Within a decade he’d become the CEO of one of the most financially respected insurance companies in the world. Sober. From rock bottom to rock star CEO, and author of “The Most Unlikely Leader”.

In episode 232 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out about Roger’s early life in Santa Monica addicted to drugs, how his best friend was shot right next to him while running away from a failed robbery attempt, how he finally got clean, got his mind right, and get his career back, how he was able to overcome the regret and forgive himself, signs that you’re a functioning addict, how to take control of a room in 3 easy steps, what is the power of multiple mentors, 3 decisions the leaders listening today need to make in order to turn their organization around, and how to get your team to buy in, stay in, and work their hearts out for you.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4Q1V4uVg1U

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David Marion & Dana Golden: What are 5 signs that someone you love is facing an addiction crisis?

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22653278/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Our next guests are David Marion and Dana Golden. Ex-spouses, David and Dana, bring their thirty years of expertise in addiction and recovery with a simple mission in mind; to bring solutions to not only those suffering from Substance Use Disorder but also their families, friends and coworkers. They also wrote a book together: “Addiction Rescue: The No BS Guide to Recovery”, and they are giving away 10 free copies to our listeners. Message me for a free copy!

In episode 230 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out when David’s addictions started, how Dana brought balance and wellness into a home with Substance Use Disorder, the 5 step process to get into recovery and stay there, you need to have with kids around drugs and alcohol, the 5 signs that someone you love is facing an addiction crisis, where is the finish line for addiction, some of the lies substance use disorder tells its victims to justify addictive behaviors, how stigma and shame surrounding addiction killing productivity in the workplace, and when is the right time for an intervention.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn7M0wFI5Nk

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Patrick Chester: How did your gambling addiction start?

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Our next guest is Patrick Chester! He spent 15 years as a raging gambling addict, lost millions and destroyed his family. Patrick resorted to criminal acts to feed his addiction and ultimately ended up in jail. He’s now 5 years free of that monster and has a new purpose in life. Patrick spent many years taking from people to feed his sickness, now he’s giving back and it’s an amazing thing!

In episode number 205 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how Patrick’s gambling addiction started, what was his rock bottom, how he was able to keep his gambling addiction a secret for so long, whether he ever thought about suicide, how his wife and family found out about his addiction, if he went to treatment for his addiction, what he’s doing now to help others with gambling addiction, and why there is so much stigma surrounding addictions like gambling.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdM_Cw9Bxb0

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Ximena Yañez Soto: How can we create a healthy planet and a healthy you in 2022?

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Our next guest is Ximena Yañez Soto. Her mission is to help people regain their health and fall in love with their bodies. Her programs provide a safe space to help people transform their lives, through her experience as a health coach, yoga instructor, and Reiki practitioner. Starting with small changes in her own habits, she began a wonderful adventure towards whole health and wellness. She took this road after she was personally confronted with the origin of her long list of ills. This revelation helped her understand that the disease is only the messenger: we have to go inside ourselves to find the root cause. It was within true amazement, she discovered that the healing journey begins when we pay attention to how we treat our body, our soul and the world around us… when you realize this, wonderful changes in your health and life begin to happen.

In episode number 204 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out more about the Mexican Fund for the Conservation of Nature, all the alternatives for personal and professional development within Holistic Health, whether there is a food industry-created addiction, who deserves the blame for obesity in children in this country, are we are addicted to animal proteins, are we are ruining the environment based on what we are eating as a society, and simple habits we can start now to create a brighter future.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yBmHvCHWJY

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Dr. Robb Kelly: What are the signs of alcohol and drug addiction on your college campus?

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Today we have with us Dr. Robb Kelly. There was a moment that Dr. Kelly refers to as his, “Ah-Ha” moment, and he realized that his own addiction problem was not the alcohol, but how he thought about the alcohol. Dr. Kelly would RECOVER from his disease. Living as a RECOVERED alcoholic, he made it his mission and life purpose to help other chronic addicts and alcoholics recover. Dr. Kelly has witnessed the miracle of recovery – he has worked with over five thousand addicts and alcoholics, who appeared just as desperate and hopeless as he did, and he has helped lead them to the solution of permanent recovery. His personal slogan, “Step out of the disease, and into the Solution” was created from his own philosophy of recovery.

Dr. Robb tells us about his time as a session player, singer songwriter, and producer at Abbey Road Studios in London where he had a chance to play with Elton John, Queen, and David Bowie, what it was like going to school in Oxford for his PhD, how he eventually succumbed to addiction and mental health issues and ended up homeless, what are the signs of alcohol and drug addiction in fraternity and sorority chapters, what are three core concepts that keep most addicts and alcoholics rooted in their disease, what he looks for as he studies the disease and watches for changes, how he helps students with stress management, how he helps students overcome eating disorders, and his favorite restaurants in San Antonio. There are great stories in here about Dr. Robb’s encounters with Elton John and Gordon Ramsey. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPD5zWuxjyI

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Archie Messersmith-Bunting: How do you build accountability in your fraternity / sorority?

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[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16756385/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Welcome to episode # 97 of Fraternity Foodie. Today you get to meet Archie! Using dynamism and authenticity, Archie Messersmith-Bunting, or The Feelings Guy™, champions mental health awareness worldwide at corporations and universities. He challenges people to rethink complicated and emotional topics like depression, suicide, alcohol and drug addiction. Through his company ArchieCares, LLC, Archie aims to reframe the narrative surrounding mental illness and addiction by facilitating honest and vulnerable conversations.

We find out why Archie chose Samford University for his undergraduate experience, what Fraternity was like for him as an undergraduate, what he learned working for Sigma Phi Epsilon’s headquarters developing curriculum, if we are seeing safety improvements on alcohol and drug use within fraternities, how talking about addiction and clinical depression helps to engage audiences, how we can develop a personal self-care plan, Archie’s modern twist on Servant Leadership, how to build a culture of accountability in your chapter, tips for virtual presentations, and what Archie is eating in Charlottesville these days. You’re going to love it! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOXVXY6bqOM

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