In this episode we highlight the connection between former president Trumps Pardons/Commuted sentences & the hip hop community, including Lil Wayne, Kodak Black & others. Is this Trump showing compassion for the hip hop community or simply pay to play? Listen then we want your comments & feedback.
A synopsis of The My Life documentary on amazon & identifying the empathetic gifts of Mary J Blige shown through her music.
Happy valentines day. While you shower your friends & loved ones with tokens of appreciation today. DONT FORGET TO LOVE YOURSELF DAILY. Join us in the #forthelove singing challenge. Backing track #kenclarkproductions on YOUTUBE. For tips & questions regarding family addiction email me msbempathy@gmail.com. Anonymity protected
Those violated by abuse/neglect will respond in 1 of 3 ways. It is important that survivors become a healed protectors. Listen for more info.
Ms.B tells a true story and experience of a dear friend who recently broke his back while working. While she suspects alcohol played a role in the accident she can not prove it. Listen to the love story of this recent event and give your feedback at msbempathy@gmail.com or her other social media outlets.
A new non-profit offers support for people coming back from drug, alcohol abuse. Barry Levine, recently had his ribbon cutting for the Capital District Recovery Center on Colvin Avenue in Albany. The CDRC is a meeting place that hosts, 12 step meetings, workshops and other programs. Comments at msbempathy@gmail.com. We are on vacation til after Thanksgiving. While we are out listen to my favorite episodes (Queen Lulu, Trauma, Fankie Lons relapse, heroine addict & newborn death, and Claire Wineland) and send me your feed back
Meeting his wife was life-changing for the film veteran (Michael Caine), now 85. “I gave up alcohol entirely for a year and now I never drink during the day, and with dinner it’s just wine. Shakira literally saved my life.” Why do some marriages to alcoholics remain in tact and others divorce? Might the outcome be the same if she was an addict? Listen to the podcast, leave a voice message or email me at msbempathy@gmail.com
Its Funny Friday and today we are showcasing an interview between Bill Maher and actor Russell Brand. Russell Brand has always openly discussed his addiction challenges. In this interview the two even discuss the addiction to fame. The interview is short but declares it all. I did not feel it was necessary to provide commentary
Ohio’s opioid epidemic has killed more than 10,000 people over the last three years, touching thousands of families across the Miami Valley. But numbers alone don’t begin to tell the whole story of the crisis. WYSO’s Recovery Stories series documents the reality of addiction and recovery in the area. Today I share Sara's story and provide commentary
Do you ever wonder why people stay in domestic violence relationships? To round out national domestic violence awareness month I am for the first time (in many years) telling of my personal experience to bring hope to others.email me your comments: msbempathy@gmail.com. 1800799-SAFE.
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today announced the opening of the Champlain Valley Family Center Recovery Campus, a new residential detox and rehabilitation facility in Clinton County. The site, in Schuyler Falls, will have 18 withdrawal and stabilization beds, also referred to as detox beds, and will also provide residential treatment. This opening is part of Governor Cuomo’s efforts to expand treatment and rehabilitation services in the North Country. The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services contributed approximately $3.5 million in capital funding for this project, and is providing $720,000 in annual funding to support operation of the facility. For comments email: msbempathy@gmail.com
Managing life is about balance. Its ok to laugh, especially at ourselves. It's funny Friday with recovery comedian Patrick Holbert. msbempathy@gmail.com
French cardiologist Olivier Ameisen suffered with alcoholism. This Included breaking bones and not remembering how and his kidneys starting to break down. He wrote himself a script for Baclofen and slowly increased his dosage until NO MORE CRAVINGS. He wrote a book about it. Today as a result of that book, France just began using the anti-spasm drug Baclofen to treat alcoholism. Listen to find out more. Leave a comment on msbemapthy@gmail.com
Today is Funny Friday and we are showcasing recovery comedian Mark Lundholm. Laughter is the best medicine. For comments or questions about our podcast email me at msbempathy@gmail.com
Yesterday Canada legalized marijuana in their country. Researchers are expecting it will be a 5 billion dollar industry by 2020. Is this a victory or defeat for the world of alcoholism or addiction. It is important that we reflect on history and see the cycles and how it often repeats. The world was ecstatic about legalization of alcohol in the US now we have DWI deaths and convictions at an alarming rate. Not to mention broken homes as a result. We wanted our cigarettes and cancer rates are abundant. What's your opinion? Is this a win or loss? Or is it about balance & individuals behaviors?
The strongest families, those that give abounding love & create safe heavens for their children- aren't necessarily immune to the devastating effects of alcoholism or drug addiction. So what will you teach your children, if it runs in your family or not? Listen to one woman's story and my suggestions as a family alcoholism & addiction expert,
Newspaper the Cavalier reports the University of Virginia is working on a cure for Alcoholism and it could be available as soon as next year. Do you believe alcoholism be cured? would the stigma around alcoholism change if there was a cure. Listen to the podcast, leave your comments on anchor or msbempathy@gmail.com
What is gas lighting? what is codependency? How are they related? What role do they play within our relationships with our loved ones who are addicts/alcoholics. Listen to learn more. As always email me at msbempathy@gmail.com for comments & questions.
We are toward the end of the story. It appears that the heartaches are not changing. But are they? Listen more as light starts to appear at the end of the tunnel
Do you need to take a break from listening to the book? Well I had to let you know what I have been working on. Take a listen and email with responses at msbempathy@gmail.com