Positive Recovery MD

In this special BONUS Mother's Day episode of Positive Recovery MD, host Julie DeNofa honors moms' unwavering love and resilience in navigating their children's recovery journeys. Through heartfelt stories from mothers in the Positive Recovery community, Julie shares moments of fear, courage, and transformation that come with loving someone through addiction.

Moms like Millie, Sandy, Carol, Kim, and an ano...

In this episode of Positive Recovery MD, host Jamie Demeris sits down with Greg Walker, a husband, father, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate, who shares his extraordinary journey from addiction to freedom. With refreshing honesty, Greg opens up about the power of vulnerability, the strength found in community, and the peace he discovered through his relationship with God.

Greg’s story is one of second ch...

Andrew Soren is the founder and CEO of Eudaimonic by Design, an advisory firm that partners with organizations worldwide to make work a place where people can bring their best to do good. He is a leadership coach, facilitator, and expert in applied positive psychology. 

Andrew currently helps lead the International Positive Psychology Association and has been part of the instructional team in the Universit...

Cassandra Herman, LCDC, is a Substance Use Counselor at Positive Recovery whose journey into this field is as inspiring as it is personal. Cassandra's path has taken her from the outdoors of Michigan to radio broadcasting, living abroad and in Shanghai, running in 13 half marathons, and ultimately to the world of addiction recovery.

Grif is a coach, speaker, mentor, and lifelong transformation student dedicated to inspiring mindset shifts and personal growth. With a career spanning over 35 years as an entrepreneur and technology executive, he has built and led high-performing teams while mentoring business leaders to reach their full potential.

Tom’s journey has been anything but conventional. Having spent decades in prison, he found profound wisdom and resilience in the face of adversity. His experiences have shaped his perspective on redemption, trust, and the power of human connection. 
A devoted member of the recovery community, Tom attends AA meetings almost daily and remains deeply engaged in the principles of service and self-discovery.

Redefining joy and connection means breaking free from the idea that alcohol is essential to social fulfillment. When we create genuine human connection beyond the influence of substances, we can nurture authentic relationships and support individuals post-recovery. Our guest this week challenges the norms of traditional social spaces by creating experiences that foster genuine connection, inspiring hope for those seek...

Imagine standing at a crossroads, watching a family weighed down by addiction, conflict, and trauma. It's a place where you may find yourself in this moment—unsure of how to move forward, yet realizing that fighting through the pain no longer serves you. Maybe you're in a place where you've recently discovered that true healing doesn't come from avoiding conflict or silencing the hurt but from working through it togeth...

The beautiful thing about recovery is that it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. Each individual has their own unique journey and different strategies that work for them. The key to long-term success, though, lies in embracing a variety of tools and methods, allowing you to find what resonates most and keeps you moving forward. 

The journey from struggle to strength in recovery is one of profound transformation. What begins as a battle against darkness, uncertainty, and pain evolves into a testament to resilience, hope, and personal growth. In the midst of struggle, we often find the greatest opportunities for change—each challenge met with determination becomes a stepping stone toward a life of renewed purpose.

Whether through small gestures or grand efforts, the act of helping others creates a ripple effect that can lead to profound and lasting change. Our guest this week has one clear mission for his life: to be helpful to others. 

Education is one of our most powerful tools, especially as we approach International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st. In this episode, Dr. Jason Powers highlights the critical role that ongoing education plays in overdose prevention and recovery. He addresses the misconceptions and stigmas that often prevent people from seeking help or fully grasping the severity of an overdose. With this knowledge, we empower in...

It seems like every family has been affected by substance abuse in some capacity. For many of us, it's a parent, spouse, child, or even a friend who has suffered from drug or alcohol addiction. Seeing firsthand the effects of addiction, though, often encourages us to help our loved ones be a guiding light for those lost in the darkness of addiction. 

Your past can be one of your greatest teachers. In fact, the best way to make progress is to know your starting point. For those in recovery, understanding where you come from, be it the experiences you've endured or the mistakes you may have made, plays a major role in your healing journey. 

The Phoenix is a national movement that builds on the power of community and belonging to change how society approaches addiction and recovery. Through hundreds of weekly sober events and activities, The Phoenix is creating safe spaces for all individuals to connect, build friendships, find support, and have fun in sobriety. What’s more, The Phoenix has a chapter dedicated to the Houston community! Our guest this week ...

When it comes to addiction, it’s important to remember that it is a family disease. When one person in the family struggles with addiction, it impacts everyone - the turmoil, pain, and confusion it brings ripple through every relationship, leaving no parent, sibling, or spouse unmarked. There is good news, however - Families can and do heal together. 

In today's fast-paced world entire of instant gratification, men often find themselves caught in the relentless pursuit of chasing short-term pleasures, from alcohol and drugs to unhealthy relationships and risky behaviors. While society sells the notion that these quick fixes will bring happiness and fulfillment, these fleeting moments of satisfaction can quickly spiral into a cycle of dependency and self-destruction,...

Does drinking alcohol affect your sleep? Can alcohol cause inflammation in the gut and lead to an unhealthy gut microbiome? How can I increase longevity and wellbeing in my life? If you find yourself asking any of these questions, we’ve got the expert on how to live your healthiest life possible - and it all comes down to four basic principles: sleep, diet, exercise, and community. 

In this special Mother's Day episode, Julie DeNofa highlights five fantastic women who have walked through recovery and how motherhood, whether being a mom themselves or how their mother loved them through addiction, has shaped who they are today. Each woman has their own unique and powerful story and we are honored to share their inspiring stories of courage, redemption, forgiveness, and renewal.