Episode #11: Alternative Approaches to Addiction and Recovery with Jay Shifman

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INTRODUCTION:

Today’s guest lives by one mantra: Choose Your Struggle! His name is Jay Shifman He is a speaker, a consultant and he also hosts the very popular Choose Your Struggle podcast. Jay has certifications in Psychological First Aid, Drug Policy and the Social Contexts of Mental Health and Illnesses, Suicide Prevention and Coaching, among others. Aside from all this Jay has a B.A. in Psychology from Northern Kentucky University, has served as the Political Director for the bipartisan consulting organization MainStream Strategy and he has written for publications including David’s Voice, New York Minute Magazine and Guy Talk. Jay has a very intense story of his own struggles with drug misuse, overdosing, suicide attempts and recovery and it is super inspiring to me the way he has channeled his troubles into such great triumphs.

INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to):

·        How You Can “Choose Your Struggle”

·        Alternative Approaches to Addiction and Recovery

·        Why the “Anonymous” Programs Often Fail

·        Substance Misuse vs. Substance Abuse

·        Helping the Homeless

·        Misusing Prescription Drugs

·        Overdose

·        Suicide Attempts

·        Negligent Doctors 

·        What It’s Like Inside Psych Wards

·        Psychological First Aid Defined

·        Mental Health Red Flags

·        Micro Dosing Mushrooms

CONNECT WITH JAY:

Website - https://www.jayshifman.com/

Podcast: Choose Your Struggle - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choose-your-struggle/id1502017563?uo=4

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayshifman/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayshifman/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/JBShifman

FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/JayShifman

JAY’S RECOMMENDATIONS:

The Abstinence Myth - https://amzn.to/2WaOA3q

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts - https://amzn.to/3mefoKR

Chasing the Scream - https://amzn.to/3ghgy4v

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TRANSCRIPT:

[00:00:00] You're listening to the sex drugs and Jesus podcast, where we discuss whatever the fuck we want to. And yes, we can put sex and drugs and Jesus all in the same bed and still be all right. At the end of the day, my name is Davanon and I'll be interviewing guests from every corner of this world. As we dig into topics that are too risky for the morning show, as we strive to help you understand what's really going on in your.

[00:00:24] There was nothing on the table and we've got a lot to talk about. So let's dive right into this episode.

[00:00:31] Today's guest lives by one Monday. Choose your struggle. His name

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