The Addict and the Counselor

Adam & Barbaros
  • 5.0 (7)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

So you think you know an addict and how their brain works? Check out this up close look at the life of an addict through real time therapy conversations with a counselor who also happens to be their longtime friend.

  1. 02/08/2024

    Keith's Story - Ground Breaking

    On this episode, the pair invited Keith M to share his story of addiction, treatment and recovery. Maybe common for some, but his journey involves race and identity and undiagnosed mental health issues as factor for his substance use. Now giving back to college students discovering their relationship with substance, Keith remains a kind, warm and welcoming soul!

  2. 02/01/2024

    A Jumbled Talk

    ON this episode the pair talk about Adams upcoming retreat, Jelly Roll and parents struggling to make sense of their loved ones addiction and getting helping for themselves.

  3. 01/25/2024

    A True Bond - Jess and Jaclyn Story

    In this episode, the duo’s guests are Jess and Jaclyn share their individual stories of substance use and recovery. In an interesting meeting, they cross paths to become sponsor and sponsee but their bond would be even stronger.

  4. 01/17/2024

    SU counseling in private therapy

    In this episode the duo address the issues/successes of addressing substance use in private therapy spaces. Its important that perspective clients feel safe in private therapy.

  5. 01/10/2024

    Post Holiday/New Year 2024 podcast

    On this episode the duo resume their podcast but now in video - Thanks Adam! They discuss the impact of Christmas/NEw Years on the recovery community. Click the link for the video of this show: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/CZBh0ZbcnscgYvgMU6XK1A51J46xWMCaBSwKSVRuILY6beC0apH0rvrQTE6f4LPO.gfEW8WcSuA1d7BCV%20%0APasscode:%20JQw*5n@d

  6. 12/17/2023

    Welcome to the Counselors House!!!

    On this episode the duo complete their 1st episode in person. They fight through this initial experience and share their first face to face interaction in years. Nothings changed! They share their weekend together, spending time together in NYC.

  7. 12/06/2023

    Jill’s Story - 1st of a Kind

    On this episode the duo’s guest was Jill. She shared her journey into substance use, addiction and attempts at treatment. With the repetitive cycle of relapses, using and treatment she finally found a deeper connection to her purpose. Working a program which then led to working in a program - her life has come full circle and she has found a deeper, meaningful connection.

  8. 11/29/2023

    Silent Retreat

    On this episode, Adam journals his experience this past weekend at a retreat, embracing silence-spirituality to find a deeper connection and strengthen his recovery. BTW - Adam was recognized as a co-author of a recent research article!

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So you think you know an addict and how their brain works? Check out this up close look at the life of an addict through real time therapy conversations with a counselor who also happens to be their longtime friend.

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