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In this episode of "Evan the Counselor Live," I have the extraordinary privilege of chatting with a colleague, friend, and a truly inspirational figure – Katie Donovan. Despite my extensive experience in working with families and individuals grappling with addiction, both personally and professionally, it's Katie I turn to when I need deeper insights.

Katie isn't just a writer and content creator; she is, most importantly, a mother. Her daughter's battle with severe addiction and mental health challenges has not only shaped her journey but also empowered her to assist thousands of families in crisis. These families, often feeling lost and fearing for their loved ones' lives, have found guidance and hope through Katie's work.

What sets Katie apart is her unique, compassionate, and balanced approach to mindfully supporting those precious individuals in our lives who we deeply care for, yet fear for their safety. Her blend of knowledge, experience, and insight is invaluable, making her an indispensable resource in this field.

I highly recommend diving into this podcast and immersing yourself in Katie's work. Her wisdom is a beacon for anyone navigating the turbulent waters of addiction and mental health within their family.

Dan Cunningham, also known as The Organizer Man is a Certified Professional Coach and content creator specializing in decluttering your space as well as your life, to help his clients and followers reduce anxiety, and stress, and improve their overall quality of life. In this episode, he shares his 15 incredible life hacks that in various areas that guide our conversation as we learn about him and the incredible work he does. From managing your physical space to nurturing your emotional well-being, Dan's strategic approach offers valuable solutions for those seeking to cultivate discipline in their daily habits. To further enrich the conversation, we delve into my own experiences and areas of expertise, exploring topics such as life organization for individuals with ADHD and creative ways to utilize leftovers in the kitchen for quick and convenient meals. Get ready to transform your life with these game-changing hacks!

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Is Cancel Culture Real? A Balanced View of DEI | With Dr. David Everett

In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation on a topic I have been wanting to explore with an expert for quite some time. Our guest was Dr. David Everett, the Vice President of Inclusive Excellence at Hamline University in Saint Paul, MN. Dr. Everett has been actively involved in designing, implementing, and evaluating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training programs since 2015. During our conversation, we delved into Dr. Everett's experiences with promoting DEI and increasing its impact on the campus community. From his administrative perspective, Dr. Everett provided valuable insights into the challenges of implementing DEI programs effectively. Additionally, we explored related topics such as cancel culture, college admission opportunities, and more. Our conversation with Dr. Everett shed light on the importance of DEI and the ongoing efforts required to create a more inclusive and equitable environment.

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In this episode, I welcome Drew Horowitz, an addiction & mental health clinician and interventionist in Minnesota who has performed nearly 1,000 interventions nationwide. As an interventionist, Drew delivers a rare, complex, and essential service that very few people can excel at, addiction intervention. Drew and I discuss one of the most common questions I receive as a therapist: "How do I help a friend or family member struggling with addiction or mental health who may be resistant? There is a fine line between helping and enabling, so we break down who family members can be most influential while avoiding unwittingly contributing to the problem. From his personal addiction recovery, Drew found his purpose to help others in his same shoes and has become one of the most respected interventionists in the US. Drew is also an incredible entrepreneur opening multiple programs in Minnesota, from Detox and IOP to Specialized Sober Living. The conversation with Drew was a fascinating discourse as we shared our related experiences working with MICD clients in various complicated and dire situations. 

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If you want to learn more about addiction and mental health, please click SUBSCRIBE to Evan's Youtube channel and follow him on other social media:

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In this episode, I invite my friend and colleague, Dr. Carrie Manke, an inspirational woman, to join ETC Live. Surviving a horrific sexual assault and domestic violence, Carrie overcame her obstacles and used her experience to become a medical professional to help others who went through similar experiences.



This interview turned into a fascinating two-sided discussion where both Carrie and I share our personal experiences and professional knowledge of trauma therapy, chronic pain, childhood memory, and many under-discussed topics as two roles: the patient and the therapist. I specialize in trauma therapy, while she is the provider for chronic pain that I have struggled with for years. The episode with Dr. Manke is informative and touching as it carries her hope to heal the wounded souls and recover after the sorrow.

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In this episode, ETC Live welcomes our first returning guest, Dr. Ashvin Sood. Also known as The Psych Doc of TikTok, Dr. Sood is a licensed Psychiatrist in Virginia and a social media influencer in mental health. Dr. Sood and I had a captivating conversation on our last dual Livestream. He and I could probably talk for hours about everything related to mental health and addiction. In this conversation, we discussed a lot of great topics and a few controversial ones, such as the addictive potential of Adderall and considerations when giving this often necessary med to patients with ADHD. We both share our experience working with Adderall: such as which patients are most appropriate for it, who are not, and how to calculate the risk benefits when prescribing. Also, in the podcast, we discuss our experience working with adolescents and some of the complexities, as well as the rewards it can bring.   There were some complex psychological topics in the discussion, so if you want to know more about any case, leave a comment, and I'll see if I can answer. Or, more likely, I'll just ask Dr. Sood :) ---------GET IN TOUCH: If you want to learn more about addiction and mental health, please click SUBSCRIBE to Evan's Youtube channel and follow him on other social media: 💎 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evan.the.coun...💎 My Blog: https://evanthecounselor.com💎 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evan.the.co...💎 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/evanthecounselor💎 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/evanthecounselor