Frank Ferrante is a 54-year-old Sicilian from Brooklyn living in San Francisco.  Frank is also a drug addict -- morbidly obese, pre-diabetic, and fighting Hepatitis C. He's estranged from his daughter, single, and struggling with depression. Frank knows that life can be better than this, and is looking for a way out. May I Be Frank documents the transformation of Frank Ferrante's life.

Randee McGraw is an Interventionist and Process Addictions Consultant at Southworth Associates. .In addition to facilitating interventions for process addictions (gambling, sex, food) and drug/alcohol interventions, Randee also consults in the areas of process addictions treatment, staff training, and policies and procedures development (video) 8/2010

Brian Keelan is the The Quit Smoking Guy. Quitting smoking is a learnable skill -- the reason most smokers try to quit and fail, is because they don't know how to do it! Brian’s new e-book, How To Quit Smoking For Life, is designed to teach the skills necessary to build the resolve needed to succeed. (podcast) 8/2010

Tony Messbarger, is the Director of Admissions at Origins Recovery Centers, headquartered in South Padre Island, Texas. Tony has worked in the field of alcoholism and addictions treatment for a number of years for leading treatment providers. In recovery himself, he has earned the confidence of countless families by helping them through the difficult process of getting their loved ones into treatment. (video) 8/2010

Liliane Desjardins is a certified clinical addiction specialist renowned for her highly successful and innovative work and the Desjardins Unified Model of Treatment of Addictions. She is the co-founder of Pavillon Gilles Desjardins in Val David, Quebec, Ca and Pavillon International, a center for treatment of addictions in NC. (podcast) 8/2010

John Lieberman began his career in the field of addiction treatment in 1985 and has held various positionsfor two nationally recognized addiction treatment facilities. John has traveled internationally evaluating adolescent treatment centers and played a vital role in beginning stages of Visions Adolescent Treatment Center. (video) 7/2010

John Giugliano, Ph.D.is a psychotherapist in private practice in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area. He specializes in the treatment of persons with out-of-control sexual behavior, trauma and relational/intimacy disorders. John is also adjunct faculty in Widener University's MSW program. (podcast) 7/2010

Patrick L. DeChello, PhD., LCSW, RPH is an internationally recognized clinical social worker, psychologist, hypnotherapist and chemical dependence specialist with over 25 years of experience. He is the author of over 20 books and numerous articles in the mental health and chemical dependency fields. (video) 7/2010

Arthur P. Ciaramicoli, Ed.D,, Ph.D, is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been treating clients for more than 30 years. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Massachusetts Psychological Association.  (podcast) 7/2010

Simon Karmaker is the CEO & President of the Anamika Recovery Center’s (ARC) combination medical assessment and 12-step based recovery program offering both inpatient and outpatient treatment for alcohol and chemical dependency (cocaine, methamphetamins and opiates).video 7/2010

Robin Rettmer, LISAC, is the Director of Enrollment and Family Services for Amity Foundation Circle Tree Ranch, a Teaching and Therapeutic Community providing residential substance abuse treatment services.  Rettmer has adapted Virginia Satir’s model of family therapy to the unique needs of residents in a therapeutic community (TC) setting. (video) 6/2010

Dan Stone is a graduate of New York University's School of Social Work where he received his MSW. He divides his time between his work as a community liaison and bereavement counselor at Cottonwood de Tucson, and his private practice. Since his graduation, he has focused his attention on the fields of addictions and grief and loss. (video) 6/2010

Anita Drobny and her husband Sheldon started Air America Radio and now focuses on the Recovery of America. She is on the podcast with Rick Barkan who is launching a daily text message/blog called Thoughtlettes, positive affirmations sent out about four times a day.  Rick has been persevering with his own health challenges and has first hand experience with the power of positive thinking. (podcast) 6/2010

Michael Smith is the owner/founder of The Way Out, a placement and consulting firm dedicated to connecting individuals to the appropriate drug and alcohol treatment while also helping the treatment providers maximize their potential and revenue. (video) 6/2010

Trina Hayes is the author of Just Love Her:  A Mother’s Journey of Healing Through Her Daughter’s Drug Addiction. A successful entrepreneur, researcher, teacher and author, Trina Hayes has traveled a long and difficult road toward healing and learning to love herself.  Now, by sharing her experience of healing and self-love, she brings that lesson to others who want to make a similar journey. (podcast) 6/2010

Dr. Stephen K. Valle, President & CEO of AdCare Criminal Justice Services, (MA), is a recognized leader and international expert in the addiction, criminal justice, and mental health fields. Dr. Valle is the founder of Accountability Training® a behavior change model for offenders with addiction. (video) 6/2010

Michael M. Miller, MD, FASAM, FAPA is the Medical Director of The Herrington Recovery Center at Rogers Memorial Hospital in Oconomowoc, WI. Dr. Miller is certified in addiction medicine by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) and is also certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) as a physician specialist in chemical dependence. (podcast) 6/2010

Prior to opening Jaywalker Lodge on April 14, 2005, founder Bob Ferguson served for over 10 years in senior management and business development positions at three of the premier residential programs in the addiction treatment field:  Hazelden Foundation, Crossroads Antigua, and Promises Malibu. (podcast) 6/2010

Greg Langner, JD, CAP is the Director of Marketing and Finance for The Recovery Place, a treatment facility located in southern Florida. Treatment programs include  trauma-specific programs, Christian addiction treatment options, a dual diagnosis treatment program, family focused programs and more traditional rehab services. (video) 6/2010

Jay Rankin didn't research Las Vegas; he lived it. His six years as an MGM Grand doorman gave him the insider's view of real Vegas life, the grit behind the glitz. Jay reveals a Vegas few people know exists in his book, Under the Neon Sky: A Las Vegas Doorman's Story. (podcast) 6/2010

Lois Thomson-Bowersock, LCDC, ICADC, CET, CAS specializes in helping families and individuals affected by addictions and eating disorders.  Lois has hosted The Parents’ Coach radio program and she is the author of the book, Out of the Snare: Escaping the Grip of Eating Disorders & Addiction. (video) 5/2010

Amy Lashway, MA, LPC, NCC is the founder of Treatment Coordination and Advocacy, a treatment placement service specializing in matching the right treatment center with the individual needs of each client (podcast) 5/2010

Kelley Colvin, a sober companion at Sober Advisor, has worked and lived in recovery for the past 11 years. Russ Jones, founder and president of Sober Advisor, joins in the interview. (podcast) 4/2010

Bill Borchert, whose biography of Lois Wilson, The Lois Wilson Story: When Love Is Not Enough, has been made into a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie starring Winona Ryder and Barry Pepper, “When Love is Not Enough” debuted on CBS on Sunday, April 25. (podcast) 4/2010

Stefanie Carnes, Ph.D. is the executive director of the Palm Beach Institute, a treatment program in WPB, FL. Her area of expertise includes working with patients and families struggling with multiple addictions.  She is also the author of numerous publications including her new book, Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts. (podcast) 4/2010

Mary Cook has a master’s degree in psychology and is a registered addiction specialist with 34 years of clinical experience and 29 years of university teaching.  She is the author of  “Grace Lost and Found: From Addictions and Compulsions to Satisfaction and Serenity”. (podcast) 4/2010

Dr. Michael Picucci brings decades of investigation and experience to his practice of Psychotherapy, Focalizing and Consulting.  His professional expertise spans a wide-range of disciplines as a Psychologist, Licensed Psychotherapist, Master Addictions Counselor, Sexologist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Organizational Consultant.  (video) 4/2010

Steven R. Scanlan, M.D. is board certified in general psychiatry and addiction medicine (ASAM).  He specializes in office based detoxification from alcohol, opiates and other substances.  Dr. Scanlan has performed over one thousand opiate detoxifications using subutex and suboxone to treat opiate addiction.  (podcast) 4/2010

Anne Elizabeth Quinn, MS, CASAC, is a noted lecturer, therapist and workshop leader who has worked in the health care field for the last 25 years.  Anne's focus is on the relationship between stress and illness, as well as the epidemic of "busyness" which often keeps us from pursuing our passions and the things we want and love to do. (video) 4/2010

Dr. Kevin McCauley is a graduate of the Medical College of Pennsylvania. While working as a flight surgeon in the US Navy, Dr. McCauley treated pilots with alcohol and drug problems.  As a physician, he advocates strongly for the rights of addicts as patients. (podcast) 3/2010

Janet Castellini, MSS, is a Primary Therapist at Seabrook House, an internationally recognized private and exclusive inpatient drug rehab and alcoholism detox treatment center.  Seabrook operates two facilities – the main rehab facility is in Bridgeton, NJ and their extended care luxury transitional rehab is located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. (video) 3/2010

Pete Nielsen is the founder of Willingness To Change and is currently working there as a Substance Abuse Professional and Family Recovery Specialist/Interventionist. (podcast) 3/2010

Bryan Johnson is an Addiction Specialist, Interventionist, and founder of Bridgeback Interventions.  Stephanie Castagnier is the founder of Child Cause, an organization who’s mission is to provide a positive peer network for kids affected by AIDS and substance abusive households through education, sports and the arts.  (video) 3/2010

Michael Ferguson is the Founder at Ferguson and Associates Behavioral Health Consulting, specializing in building and developing referral relationships for treatment providers, strategic marketing planning and new business development. (podcast) 3/2010

Pat Taylor is the Executive Director of Faces & Voices of Recovery, a national organization committed to organizing and mobilizing the millions of Americans in long-term recovery from addiction.The organization is working to change public perceptions of recovery, promote effective public policy, and demonstrate that recovery is working for millions of Americans. Show #145 3/4/10 (video)

Ed Hughes is the Executive Director of The Counseling Center, Inc. (TCC) is a multi-county addiction and mental health services provider with outpatient offices in Portsmouth and West Union, Ohio.  Show #144 3/1/10 (podcast)

Johan Sorensen has been on the board of directors, founder, clinical director and marketing director of some of the best known private residential facilities in the UK. He is currently a Director for Freedom Consultancy, a company that specialises in rebranding and market expansion as well as developing new financial resources for providers and consumers. Show #143 2/25/10 (video)

Dave Brundage is the Founder of Black Cat Lodge located up on the Cumberland Plateau in Eastern Tennessee. Black Cat Lodge is a transitional living facility that provides a real-life approach to relapse prevention. Dave teaches addicts to trust themselves and become self-sufficient - perhaps for the first time. Show #141 2/18/10 (video)

Dan Griffin, M.A., has worked in the mental health and addictions field for over a decade. His graduate work was centered on the social construction of masculinity in the culture of Alcoholics Anonymous. Griffin lives in Minnesota and has been in recovery for fifteen years. A Man’s Way Through the Twelve Steps is his first book. Show #140 2/15/10 (podcast)

Josephine Ramirez-Herndon is the co-editor of RecoveryView.com, an online journal for professionals in the fields of Addiction and Behavioral Health.  “Our mission is to bridge the Professional Community as a co-operative network to better the lives of those we care for.” Show #139 2/11/10 (video)

Mary Beth Summers is a co-founder of My Sober Scene, a website site dedicated to the communication between sober minded individuals.  For the past several years she has dedicated her life to the growth of a network that is for the Sober Minded Clean / Sober Curious folks. Show #138 2/8/10 (podcast)

Douglas Muir is the founder and CEO of Credit Justice Services, which has helped thousands of consumers improve their credit since 2004. Muir speaks nationally to mortgage, real estate and finance professionals about how to increase their clients’ credit scores. In this video he discusses financial recovery in the midst of recovering from addiction. Show #137 2/4/10 (video)

Timothy P. Lepak is the President of NAABT, Inc. (National Alliance of Advocates for Buprenorphine Treatment) a non-profit company formed in 2005 to help educate, reduce stigma and connect people seeking buprenorphine treatment for opioid addiction with evidence-based providers. Show #136 2/1/10 (podcast)

Robert Curry, President, Management and Coaching Services, created Turning Point For Leaders, LLC in 2007 with the goal of bringing together seasoned professionals with a similar passion for and dedication to helping businesses and their leaders address addiction issues. Show #135 1/28/10 (video)

James McGovern is the author of Twelve Steps to Change Your World.  He currently works as a drug alcohol counselor and has been teaching the 12 steps for over 6 years now. Jim is also among the founding members of Philadelphia’s annual Interfaith Walk for Peace and Reconciliation. Show #134 1/25/10 (podcast)

Ira Levy began his career in this field in 1992 working as a mental health tech. In 2004 he joined Sunrise Detox where today he works as a liaison between EAP's and treatment centers in finding the appropriate level of care. Over the past fifteen years he has become one of the most recognized faces in the treatment industry. Show #133 1/21/10 (video)

Jene Radcliffe-Birch is an LMFT and a CTR Interventionist.  She has been in the field for over 40 years and has specialized in trauma recovery, dual diagnosis, and complex PTSD.  More recently, she founded OVA, One Voice Alliance (www.onevoicealliance.org ), empowering women through entertainment and experience. Show #132 1/18/10 (podcast)

David Mee-Lee, M.D., is Senior VP for The Change Companies®, a board-certified psychiatrist, and is certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM). He trains and consults both nationally and internationally. Dr. Mee-Lee is also Chief Editor of the Revised Second Edition of the ASAM Criteria. Show #131 1/14/10 (video)

Bill Manville is a Book of the Month novelist and co--author of “Addictions & Answers,” a weekly column in the New York Daily News (online edition). Once carried by Helen Gurley Brown as Contributing Editor on the Cosmo masthead, Bill now lives in California and teaches Writing to Get Published online for Temple University. Show #130 1/11/10 (podcast)

Peter Marinelli is the Chief Recovery Officer at Origins Recovery Centers, which opened its flagship recovery center on South Padre Island, Texas on August 9, 2009. Peter is also an international circuit speaker and has given hundreds of talks across the US and Europe on recovery-related subjects. Show #129 1/7/10 (video)

Mickey Kay Troxell, MS, CATC, CEAT II, is the Executive Director and founder of Pegasus Experiential Counseling Techniques, National Association of Certified Professionals of Equine Therapy (NACPET), Certified Therapy Horse Association (CTHA) and Centaur University. Show #126 12/21/09 (podcast)

Dave Abrams is a marketer and web implementation manager for CaseWorks Web, an online document and case management system that has been formatted specifically for treatment providers to utilize their current paperwork and streamline the clerical processes necessary for medical record keeping, reimbursement requirements and outcome data for improving treatment. Show #125 12/17/09 (video)

Paul E. Sanders is an experienced counselor/therapist credentialed for substance abuse/chemical dependency with CADAC, CCDP, LCDP (RI), and LADC I (MA) certifications. He currently works as a therapist providing individual and group psychotherapy and psycheducation counseling at Arbour Counseling Services in Fall River, MA. Show #123 12/10/09 (video)

William Sinkele is a recovering alcoholic, former Catholic priest, and anAmerican who runs an addiction counselor training institute in Nairobi, Kenya - Support for Addictions Prevention and Treatment in Africa (SAPTA) works in the Kibera slums, the largest in sub-Saharan Africa, with free prevention, treatment and recovery programs. Show #122 12/7/09 (podcast)

Jeffrey C. Friedman is a primary counselor, gambling therapist and research associate on the adult inpatient unit at Cottonwood Tucson, an inpatient behavioral health treatment center in Arizona. Show #121 12/3/09 (video)

Andrea Barthwell, M.D., FASAM, is the founder andCEO of the global health care and policy consulting firm EMGlobal LLC. Dr. Barthwell served as the Deputy Director for Demand Reduction in the Office of National Drug Control Policy under President George W. Bush,received the Betty Ford Award in 2003, and was named as one of the “Best Doctors in America” in addiction medicine by her peers in 1997. Show #120 11/30/09 (podcast)

Monika Kolodziej, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with over ten years of clinical research experience at the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Program at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. In this interview, Dr. Kolodziej, also with AdCare Hospital,focuses on the co-occurrence of Hepatitis C with addictive disorders. Show #119 11/26/09 (video)

Laura C. is a "recovery music" artist. Laura writes songs from her experience, strength and hope and has touched many with her honest and emotional songs. In this interview, she tells her story of redemption and inspiration and how she was driven to carry the message in the form of music. Show #118 11/23/09 (podcast)

Beverly J. Haberle is the Executive Director of Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc, and the Project Director for the Pennsylvania Recovery Organization/Achieving Community Together (PRO-ACT), a grass roots organization mobilizing the recovering community family members and other interested advocates. Show #11611/16/09 (podcast)

Lynn McKnight, board certified Art Therapist, CCS, LPC/S is the Clinical Director of Crossroads Centre Antiuga, a 32 bed residential alcohol and drug treatment center and 15 bed half-way house in Antigua West Indies. Show #115 11/12/09 (video)

Ernest Smith served in Korea as a Military Police Sentry dog handler and spent the next 25 years battling addition. Now 14 years clean with the need to help those that seek help, he started his radio show RecoveryRadioTV, to inform, educate and entertain all those that listen. Show #114 11/9/09 (podcast)

Nancy L. Johnston, MS, LPC, LSATP is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner in private practice in Lexington, VA. She is the author of Disentangle, When You’ve Lost Your Self in Someone Else (Authorhouse, 2004) and has been conducting workshops on the material, both regionally and nationally. Show #113 11/5/09 (video)

Gary Stromberg co-founded Gibson & Stromberg, a large and influential music public relations firm of the sixties and seventies. He's also co-written three books, The Harder They Fall (Hazelden - 2005) and Feeding the Fame (Hazelden -- 2007 and a third book for McGraw-Hill Publishing, entitled Second Chances, released in March 2009. Show #112 11/2/09 (podcast)

Al J. Mooney, MD has over 35 years experience in addiction and family medicine, and is recognized by his peers as one of the “Best Doctors in America.” As co-author of The Recovery Book and past CEO of Willingway Hospital, he has gained international recognition as a foremost authority on addiction and recovery. Show #111 10/29/09 (video)

Patrick Hawkins, LAC is the Clinical Director at Wilderness Treatment Center; a 60 day inpatient program for young men 14 -24 located in NW Montana for over 26 years. Show #110 10/26/09 (podcast)

Benjamin A. Levenson is the founder and CEO of Origins Recovery Centers, which opened its flagship recovery center on South Padre Island, Texas on August 9, 2009. Origins’ recovery philosophy embodies a complete return to the historical foundation of the original recovery movement. Show #107 10/15/09 (video)

William White is a Senior Research Consultant at Chestnut Health Systems, past-chair of the board of Recovery Communities United and a volunteer consultant to Faces and Voices of Recovery.His book, Slaying the Dragon - The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America, received the McGovern Family Foundation Award for the best book on addiction recovery. Show #106 10/12/09 (podcast)

Dr. Allen Berger is the author of Hazelden’s Best Seller, 12 Stupid Things that Mess Up Recovery. He is a nationally recognized expert in the science of addiction and recovery who is best known for his work on integrating modern psychotherapy with the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and for his insights into emotional sobriety. Show #105 10/8/09 (video)

Arnie Wexler is a certified compulsive gambling counselor (CCGC) and was the Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey for eight years. He currently works with his wife, Sheila, running a consulting firm: Arnie and Sheila Wexler Associates. Show #104 10/5/09 (podcast)

Charlie Griffith is the editor of It’s all in the JOURNEY; the only magazine written by, for and about the recovery community. Charlie is also the owner of Joy’s House; a sober house for women opened in his daughter’s memory. Show # 103 10/1/09 (video)

Dr. Ronald Dawe holds a masters degree in counseling psychology and a doctorate in Clinical Sexology.Dr. Dawe’s special interest is the link between early, complex trauma in childhood and chemical abuse and dependence later in life.Dr. Dawe discusses PTSD and his book Soldier’s Heart. Show #102 9/28/09 (podcast)

Mary Cesare-Murphy, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program at The Joint Commission. In this role, she is the behavioral health product line leader and Joint Commission liaison to national behavioral health professional and provider associations. Show #100 - 9/21/09 (podcast)

Stephanie Loebs is the executive director of Williamsburg Place. For over twenty years Williamsburg Place and its joint rehabilitation center, the William J. Farley Center, have helped thousands of people from all walks of life take back their lives and overcome substance abuse. Show #99 - 9/17/09 (video)

Paul Earley, M.D., FASAM, specializes in long term therapy and advocacy for professionals who suffer from addictive diseases. This is Part II in his interview on The Neurochemistry of Addiction and The Hope of New Medications. Show #98 - 9/14/09 (podcast with slides)

Joe Schrank is the CEO of The Core Company, a consultation firm that works with chemical dependency issues and includes a sober living facility in Brooklyn, NY – Loft 107. Show #97 - 9/10/09 (video)

Lisa Frederiksen is the author of If You Loved Me, You'd Stop! What You Really Need To Know When Your Loved One Drinks Too Much. She has written six previous books and is a nationally recognized speaker on women's history. Lisa's blog www.breakingthecycles.com. Show #96 - 9/7/09 (podcast)

Robert J. Lindsey, is the President/CEO of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD). Mr. Lindsey discusses NCADD's involvement, in partnership with A&E in the Recovery Rally, which was held in NYC on Sept. 12, 2009. Show #95 - 9/3/09 (video)

Tom Moore is the Director of Informatics, Quality Management and Research for Proaction Behavioral Health Alliance, which is the corporate division overseeing two Behavioral Health components (one outpatient and one residential), a community alternatives program and an employee assistance services. Show #94 - 8/31/09 (podcast)

Mark Gibson is a (CADC) Unit Director at Philip House, New Hope Foundation, Long Branch, New Jersey, a 20 male bed Halfway House and Outpatient program which is co-located to enhance continuum of care using a client centered approach. Show #93 - 8/27/09 (video)

Larry Ashley, Ed.S., LADC, LMSW, LPC, CPGC is currently an Addictions Specialist and Undergraduate Coordinator in the Dept. of Counselor Ed. at the Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas, Director of the Problem Gambling Treatment Program, and Clinical Asst. Prof. in the Depts. of Psychiatry and Internal Medicine, Univ. of Nevada. Show #92 - 8/24/90 (podcast)

Richard G. Hartnett, MA, MS, LCADC, is a former Jesuit priest and the author of Sobriety and Inspiration: Entrusting Ourselves to the Source of Our Healing and Creativity. Show #91 - 8/20/09 (video)

Binod Aryal is the founder of The Ric-Rose Drug Rehabilitation and Treatment Program in Kathmandu City, Nepal. He is joined by Caroline Cole, the Area Manager for Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust in the United Kingdom. - Show #90 - 8/17/09 (podcast)

Neil Scott is the producer and host of RECOVERY - Coast to Coast, a two hour nightly national radio talk show dealing exclusively with addiction, with a focus on recovery. - Show - #89 - 8/13/09 (video)

Sarah Allen Benton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, the Vice-President of the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation of Greater Boston, and the author of Understanding the High Functioning Alcoholic. Show #88 - 8/10/09 (podcast)

Candy Bartole, M.S., L.M.F.T. is currently the Clinical Director and Program Coordinator for La Ventana Eating Disorder Treatment Programs in Ventura County. Show #86 - 8/3/09 (podcast)

Dr. Ronald J. Hunsicker is currently the President/CEO of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, a national health care organization representing the interests and concerns of some of the most preeminent addiction treatment programs in this country. #85 7/30/09 (video)

Mike Ferguson is the Los Angeles-based Clinical Outreach Coordinator for Sober Living By The Sea. He also maintains a treatment industry blog at http://addictiontomorrow.blogspot.com Show #84 7/27/09 (podcast)

Jorge Venceslau is one of the pioneers of 12-step abstinence

based rehabs in Europe. He is the CEO of New Attitudes in Portugal, the first inpatient rehab in that country. Show #82 - 7/20/09 (podcast)

Ken Seeley is the founder and executive director of Intervention911.com, and one of the on-camera interventionists featured on the groundbreaking A&E television series Intervention. Show #81 - 7/16/09 (video)

Karen Casey, Ph.D., published Each Day a New Beginning, her first book, in 1982. This daily meditation book for women in recovery has sold more than 3 million copies.· Show #80 - 7/13/09 (podcast)

Jim Leonard is the founder and director of The Art of Living Life, Inc a non-profit organization that is committed to assisting all in need of achieving physical, mental, and emotional well being. Show #79 - 7/6/09 (podcast)

Chris Groff is a co-founder of Treatment Seeker, a company devoted to finding residential treatment options for struggling seekers, using a proprietary matching process. Show #78 - 7/2/09 - (video)

Dr. Arthur Trotzky, an internationally known addiction treatment specialist, recently returned to the United States from Israel where he was the Clinical Director of Israel’s first 12-step rehabilitation center. Show #77 - 6/29/09 (podcast)

Randal Lyons began studying Traditional Oriental Medicine in 1988 in Santa Monica, California, received his first license in 1994 and is currently a Doctor of Oriental Medicine in Palm Beach County, Florida. Show #76 - 6/22/09 (podcast)

Dennis Marikis, Ph.D. is trained in Neurofeedback and along with his partners, Dr. Ed Pigott and Dr. Greg Alter, has developed an ancilliary treatment presently being used by treatment facilities with substantially positive results. Show #75 - 6/18/09 (video)

Patricia Olsen is a health and business writer who writes for numerous publications, including The New York Times. Along with Petros Levounis, she is the co-author of Sober Siblings. Show #74 - 6/8/09 (podcast)

Petros Levounis, MD, MA, is the director of The Addiction Institute of New York and chief of Addiction Psychiatry at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York City.··Show #74 - 6/8/09 (podcast)

Rebecca Cooper·is a licensed California therapist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Ms. Cooper is the Founder of Rebecca’s House, the first transitional living residence for women recovering from eating disorders. Show #73 - 6/4/09 (video)

Franklin D. Lisnow, Med., MAC, is the Executive Director at CeDAR, Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation. Show #71 - 5/29/09 (video)

Ginger Bauler currently serves as manager for The Second Road website, an online community for people in recovery from addictions. Show #69 - 5/21/09 (video)

Harris B. Stratyner, Ph.D., CASAC, is the Regional VP for Caron’s NY Recovery Center. A renowned addiction and mental health treatment specialist with more than 27 years of experience, he oversees the clinical staff and develops and implements workshops/ programs for patients in recovery. Show #67 - 5/14/09 (video)

Dan Stone has focused his attention on the fields of addictions and grief and loss. He divides his time between his work as a community liaison and bereavement counselor at Cottonwood de Tucson and his private practice. Show #66 - 5/11/09 (podcast)

Ann Smith is the Executive Director of Breakthrough at Caron, a five and a half day residential group therapy program designed to help adults shift destructive life patterns, improve relationships and foster personal growth. Show #65 - 5/7/09 (video)

Monty Meyeris the owner and Executive Producer of K.H.L.T. (K-HALT) Recovery Broadcasting, The Take 12 Recovery Radio Show, Sponsor to Sponsor Recovery Publications and President of the Recovery Broadcasting Network. Show #64 - 5/4/09 (podcast)

Bruce Roberts founded Rehabilitation Support Services, LLC (RSS) in 2005 to distribute and support next generation solutions to criminal justice and addiction treatment communities for substance abuse related cases. Show #63 - 4/30/09 (video)

David Rosenbloom, Ph.D., is Professor of Public Health at Boston University where he directs Join Together, a program that helps communities throughout the country prevent and reduce alcohol and drug problems. Show #62 - 4/27/09 (podcast)

Dr. Norman Hoffman, a clinical psychologist and president of Evince Clinical Assessments, is an internationally recognized expert in the area of assessment and outcome evaluation. Show #61 -4/23/09 (video)

Andrew Martin founded Serene Center, Inc. as a new concept in the addiction treatment industry. Serene Center provides a sober living community environment with extended care options.Show #60 – 4/20/2009 (podcast)

Corinne F. Gerwe, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with a Ph.D. in Biological Psychology, is the developer of the Gerwe Orchestration Method, a revolutionary approach to addiction treatment. Show #59 -4/16/09 (video)

Walter Hillabrant, Ph.D., enrolled in the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is a clinical psychologist with 27 years experience in behavioral health, clinical psychology, and addiction treatment in “Indian country.” Show #58 – 4/13/2009 (podcast)

Pamela Petersen-Baston, MPA, CAP, CAPP, developed a consulting company, Solutions of Substance (S.O.S.) Inc, that provides grant writing services resulting in millions in funding for treatment providers and states. She also provides consultation and training services. Show #57 -4/9/09 (video)

Paul Earley, M.D., FASAM has 20 years of experience treating addictive diseases and specializes in long term therapy and advocacy for professionals who suffer from addictive diseases. Show #56 – 4/6/09 (podcast)

Jim Van Hecke helped create the Carolina Conference on Addictions, which he now runs as the Carolinas Conference on Addiction and Recovery. Show #55 – 4/2/2009 (video)

Nabil Whaibe is the director of treatment at Oum el Nour, an addiction treatment center in Beirut-Lebanon.

Jill Lynn was an integral part of the C4 support team sent into treatment centers in Beirut.Show #53 – 3/26/09 (videos)

Carol Colleran, CAP, ICADC, is an international Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, specializing in the treatment of the older adult. She is the pioneer of specialized treatment for this population and is the Executive Vice President of Public Policy and National Affairs for Hanley Center, West Palm Beach Florida. Show #52 – 3/23/09 (podcast)

Edward M. Diehl began his career in the chemical dependency treatment field in 1976. Ed joined his family at Seabrook House in 1977 as a Certified Alcoholism Counselor (CAC), and has held the position of President since 1989. Show # 51 – 3/19/09 (video)

Anne M. Fletcher, MS, RD is the recipient of the Research Society on Alcoholism Journalism Award for Sober for Good: New Solutions for Drinking Problems—Advice From Those Who Have Succeeded (Houghton Mifflin, April, 2001).Show #50 – 3/16/09 (podcast)

Wayne Wirta has been the President/CEO of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence – NJ (NCADD-NJ), an addiction policy/advocacy organization, since 1988. Show #49 – 3/12/09 (video)

Woody Giessmann, LADC-I, CADAC, CEO and founder of Right Turn. Woody oversees the agency which provides out-patient services, counseling, case management, and support groups. Show #48 – 3/9/09 (podcast)

Jim Cusack and his wife and partner Sue founded the first freestanding drug and alcoholism treatment facility in New York State – Veritas Villa. Show #47 – 3/5/09 (video)

Mark Houston is the President of the Mark Houston Recovery Center, a facility whose program encourages individuals to discover and heal the deeper causes behind their addiction. He is also the co-author of A Twelve-Step Journey to Self Transformation. Show #46 – 3/2/09 (podcast)

Clelland “Gil” Gilchrist has worked with New Beginnings at Waverly since 1984 and purchased the facility in 2004 with a mission to maintain a local ownership local and keep the personal aspect of chemical dependency treatment alive. He currently serves as CEO. Show #45 – 2/26/09 (videos)

Dustin Barnes joined New Beginnings at Waverly to run the alumni association and provide marketing support. Show #45 – 2/26/09 (videos)

Dr. Jane Nelsen is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist and author or coauthor of eighteen books, including the best-selling Positive Discipline series. Show #44 – 2/23/09 (podcast)

Benoit Denizet-Lewis writes about American culture for the New York Times Magazine and is the author of America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life in which he provides a gripping account of the struggles facing several addicts whose lives he documented. Show #43 –2/19/09 (video)

Christopher Kennedy Lawford has focused much of his life on public service in the non-profit sector, working for The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation, The Special Olympics, and The Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University and Caron Treatment Centers. Show #43 –2/19/09 (video)

Bill Puddicombe is the Chair of the European Association for the Treatment of Addiction (EATA) and of Adfam, the UK organisation offering assistance to families who have problems related to dependency. Show #42– 2/16/09 (podcast)

Peter Marinelli has spoken in many treatment centers and is also an international circuit speaker, The majority of Peter’s sober years have been involved in the Treatment Industry observing the types of methods which are unsuccessful in treating alcoholics and addicts. Show #41 – 2/12/09 (video)

Stephanie Muller is the Editor/Director of Professional Publishing of Counselor Magazine. Previously, she spent several years inWash. D.C., reporting on government legislation and its impact on healthcare professionals, researchers and individuals for various business and health publications. Show #40 – 2/9/09 (podcast)

Daniel J. Calcagnetti, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Experimental Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University,presents an in-depth discussion on cocaine addiction, along with a comprehensive downloadable PDF. Show #39 –2/5/09 (video)

Norman G. Hoffmann, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and president of Evince Clinical Assessments, is an internationally recognized expert in the area of assessment and outcome evaluation. Dr. Hoffmann is also aClinical Assistant Professor of Community Health at Brown University. Show #38 – 2/2/09 (podcast)

Raymond V. Tamasi has been with Gosnold on Cape Cod since its inception in 1972 and was named its President/CEO in 1992. He oversees the Gosnold inpatient, residential, and outpatient programs that comprise the Cape’s largest addiction and mental health treatment organization. Show #37 – 1/29/09 (video)

Sam Todaro and Bernie McCann discuss the development of the Member Assistance Program (MAP) and substance abuse in the workplace. Show #36 – 1/26/09 (podcast)

Bernie McCann and Sam Todaro discuss the development of the Member Assistance Program (MAP) and substance abuse in the workplace. Show #36 – 1/26/09 (podcast)

David Mee-Lee, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist. He is involved in full-time training and consulting, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Mee-Lee is Chief Editor of the Revised Second Edition of the ASAM Criteria, ASAM PPC-2R, which includes criteria for co-occurring mental and substance-related disorders. Show #35 – 1/22/09 (video)

David J Powell, Ph.D. is Pres. of the Intl. Center for Health Concerns, an employee of the Pacific Inst. for Research and Eval., and Dir. of Spiritual Programs, Aravaipa Canyon Ranch in AZ. He is the co-editor of the Journal of Chem. Dependency Treatment, and has been involved in starting addiction treatment and 12 step programs in China. Show #34 – 1/19/09 (podcast)

Bob Lynn, Ph.D., one of the pioneers of drug treatment, talks about C4 Recovery Solutions' involvement in Beirut and the West Bank. Dr. Lynn and other members of the C4 team are bringing improved processes and procedures to an area where impressive treatment centers are struggling amid a chaotic environment. Show #33 – 1/15/09 (video)

Peter Marinelli currently works through Marinelli Consulting offering a variety of services including Life Coaching, Team Leadership Development, Motivational Speaking, Meditation Practices and Inspirational Speaking. Show #32 – 1/12/09 (podcast)

Stephen Della Valle is the president of the board at Turning Point Rehabilitation Center and the author of Rising Above the Influence, a personal account of addiction and recovery. Show #31 – 1/8/09 (video)

Ted Klontz, Ph.D., CSAT III, CET II, is the president of Klontz Coaching and Consulting and a co-author of numerous publications, including The Financial Wisdom of Ebenezer Scrooge: 5 Principles to Transform Your Relationship with Money. Show #30 – 1/5/09 (podcast)

Gary Colby is Executive Director and Owner of The Counseling Group & Family Institute in Bernardsville, New Jersey. providing mental health and addiction treatment to individuals and families. Gary is also an adjunct professor of psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University and the Vice Chairman of the Board at C4 Recovery Solutions. Show #29 – 1/1/09 (video)

Gerald Shulman is a licensed clinical psychologist, Master Addiction Counselor, Fellow of the American College of Addiction Treatment Administrators and board certified by the American Academy of Psychologists Treating Addiction. He has a particular interest in treatment models that maximize treatment dollars. Show #28 – 12/29/08 (podcast)

John Southworth, CADC has been involved in the field of chemical dependence for over 20 years. He served on the Board of Directors for the Federation of State Physicians Health Programs under the auspices of the AMA and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Intervention Specialists. Show #26 – 12/18/08 (video)

Wayne Wirta has been the President/CEO of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence – NJ (NCADD-NJ) since 1998, an addiction policy/advocacy organization that has grown from 1.5 to 130 employees since Mr. Wirta assumed leadership. Show #25 – 12/15/08 (podcast)

Mike Frank startedThe Milestone House, a sober living facility,in Dover, NJ with his wife, Rose, who is a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse. Mr. Frank is also a drug court graduate anda founding member of the National Association of Drug Court Alumni. Show #24 – 12.11/08 (video)

Corinne F. Gerwe, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with a Ph.D. in Biological Psychology, is the developer of the Gerwe Orchestration Method, a revolutionary approach to addiction treatment. Show #23 – 12/8/08 (podcast)

Anthony Massouras is chairman of Addiction Recovery Foundation, and sits on its UKESAD conference committee. He is founder and owner of the Mimosa Healthcare Group in the UK. Show #22 – 12/1/08 (podcast)

Jesse Fortner is currently the Conference Coordinator at Foundations Recovery Network. Mr. Fortner organizes and leads the national trainings on topics ranging from Process Addictions to Intervention to Co-Occurring Disorders. Show #21 – 11/27/08 (video)

Eli Grant is a Senior Research Officer of RAPt–Rehabilitation of Prisoners Trust, in the UK. Eli discusses advances in the UK involving the 12 step model of recovery and its effects on UK institutional reform. Show #20 – 11/24/08 (podcast)

Majed Alloush is the General Director, Al-Sadiq Al-Taieb Association, a charitable, non-profit organization which has been working in East Jerusalem and the West Bank (Palestinian Authority Territories) since 1986. Show #19 – 11/20/08 (video)

Rania Aljawi is a consultant for The Welfare Association in Palestine. Al-Sadiq Al-Taieb Association is a charitable, non-profit organization which has been working in East Jerusalem and the West Bank (Palestinian Authority Territories) since 1986. Show #19 – 11/20/08 (video)

Harris B. Stratyner, Ph.D., CASAC, is the Regional Vice President for Caron’s New York Recovery Center. Additionally, he serves as one of Caron Treatment Center’s primary spokespeople and is routinely sought after by the media to provide expert commentary on national news about addiction and mental health issues. Show #18 – 11/17/08 (podcast)

Chad Carlsen is the founder of Hope By The Sea. He has worked in the field of chemical dependency for 4 years. As a recovering addict and alcoholic he brings his personal experience of triumph thru adversity and is a true role-model to the clients. Show #17 – 11/13/08 (video)

Stephanie S. Covington, Ph.D., LCSW is a nationally recognized clinician, author, organizational consultant, and lecturer. She has developed an innovative, gender-responsive approach to the treatment needs of women and girls that results in effective services in public, private, and institutional settings. Show #16 – 11/10/08 (podcast)

Bob Lynn, Ph.D is an internationally recognized lecturer, researcher and clinician in the field of addictions. He is an LPC and Fellow in Biofeedback Practice. He is also a recognized expert in Family Therapy. Show #15 – 11/6/08 (video)

G. Alan Marlatt, Ph.D spent many years as a Prof. of Psychology and Dir. of the Addictive Behaviors Research Center at the University of Washington. He has published over 200 articles and 5 books, and his work on relapse prevention, assessment and harm reduction has had a wide impact on the treatment of addictions in the U.S. and abroad. Show #14 – 11/3/08 (podcast)

Siamak Khadjenoury is the founding member andCEO of Edventures Group. Mr. Khadjenoury brings over 20 years of experience in working with "At Risk" and "Troubled" Youth in Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Health and Education to the organization. Show #13 – 10/30/08 (video)

Johan Sorensen is currently the Clinical Director for the Nour al Shorouk Centers in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. Prior to this, he has been on the board of directors, founder, clinical director and marketing director for some of the best known private residential facilities in the United Kingdom. Show #12– 10/27/08 (podcast)

Tony Comerford, Ph.D., President and CEO, New Hope Foundation. Dr. Comerford serves as adjunct faculty at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Georgian Court University, and the Rutgers University Center for Alcohol Studies. Show #11 – 10/23/08 (video)

Rokelle Lerner is one of the most sought after speakers and trainers on relationships, women's issues and addicted family systems. She has received numerous awards for her work with children and has been an advisor and consultant on relationships, boundary issues and addiction. Show #10 – 10/20/08 (podcast)

Nikki Migas, M.P.A., is Managing Director of the Behavioral Health and Child & Youth Services Customer Service Units of CARF. She has more than 38 years of experience developing and administering governmental behavioral health, child welfare and human service programs. Show #9 -10/16/08 (video)

Reverend Leo Booth is an ordained Unity Minister. Reverend Leo is also a recovering alcoholic and an internationally acclaimed author, lecturer, and trainer on all aspects of spirituality and recovery from addictions, depression and other compulsive behaviors. Show #8 – 10/13/08 (podcast)

David Finney is the Relationship Manager for The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI), the regulator for adult social care in the UK. CSCI registers, inspects and reports on adult social care services and councils who provide and commission these services. Show #7 –10/9/08 (video)

Pat Allen, Ph.D., is a licensed Marriage, Family, Child Counselor and member of the National American Marriage, Family Therapists and American Psychological Association, a Credentialed College-Level Life Educator in the State of California, and the Co-founder and President of the American Depression Association. Show #6 – 10/6/08 (podcast)

Michael Miller, MD, FASAM, FAPA is Medical Director of New Start Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. He is board certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry and is also certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) as a physician specialist in chemical dependence. Show #1 – 9/18/08 (video)