Addiction Talk Episode 51: Peter White (Rescheduled to 12/20/2023)

Addiction Talk Episode 50: Kristin Scaplen

Addiction Talk Episode 49: Jason Yamas

Addiction Talk Episode 48: Leigh Steinberg

Addiction Talk Special Episode 47: At Home with Braunwyn Windham-Burke

Addiction Talk Episode 46: Recovery Month Panel

Addiction Talk Episode 45: Renee Graziano

Addiction Talk Episode 44: Josh Eppard

Addiction Talk Episode 43: Tara Conner

Addiction Talk Episode 42: Melissa Urban

Addiction Talk Episode 41: Mac Dorris

Addiction Talk Episode 40: Eureka O'Hara

Addiction Talk Episode 39: Nic Sheff

Addiction Talk Episode 38: Mae Van Der Weide

Addiction Talk Episode 37: Cameron Douglas

Addiction Talk Episode 36: Narcan Panel

Addiction Talk Episode 35: Kevin Kreider

Addiction Talk Episode 34: International Women's Day Panel

Addiction Talk Episode 33: Irene Rollins

Addiction Talk Episode 32: Sober Black Girls Club

Addiction Talk Episode 31: Cara Santana

Addiction Talk Episode 30: Tom Arnold

Addiction Talk Episode 29: Danny Trejo

Addiction Talk Episode 28: Ariana Ruiz

Addiction Talk Episode 27: Ryan Griffis

Addiction Talk Episode 26: Jillian Barberie

Addiction Talk Episode 25: Wes Geer

Addiction Talk Episode 24: Captain Sandy Yawn

Addiction Talk Episode 23: Chef Chris Scott

Addiction Talk Episode 22: Shaun Weiss

Addiction Talk Episode 21: Public Health Crisis: The Overdose Epidemic

Addiction Talk Episode 20: Greg Louganis

Addiction Talk Episode 19: Gill Tietz

Addiction Talk Episode 18: Christy Carlson Romano

Addiction Talk Episode 17: Nikki Glaser

Addiction Talk Episode 16: Maxx Crosby

Addiction Talk Episode 15: Family Panel

Episode 13: Braunwyn Windham-Burke

Addiction Talk Episode 14: Brian Cuban

Addiction Talk Episode 12: Rumer Willis

Addiction Talk Episode 11: Symone Redwine

Addiction Talk Episode 10: Steven Kuhn

Addiction Talk Episode 9: Vic Vela

Addiction Talk Episode 8: Lamar Odom

Addiction Talk Episode 7: Kassi Underwood

Addiction Talk Episode 6: Mental Health & Veterans

Addiction Talk Episode 5: Past & Present NFL Players (Matthew Slater, Patrick Venzke, Beasley Reece, Derek Price)

Addiction Talk Episode 4: Tawny Lara

Addiction Talk Episode 3: Ben Higgins

Addiction Talk Episode 2: Kirstin Walker

Addiction Talk Episode 1: Nick Santonastasso

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Chef Chris Scott - Addiction Talk

Many may remember Chef Chris Scott as a finalist on the show “Top Chef,” a platform that showcased is unique take on Southern cuisine. As he excelled through the competition, Chef Scott also used this newfound platform to raise awareness about substance use in the restaurant industry and addiction.  Alcohol and substances were freely available and often given to those in the kitchen, according to Chef Scott, and use was rampant. Alcohol and drug use were so commonplace, there was a mix known as the ‘trinity’: alcohol to get intoxicated, cocaine to balance it out, and marijuana to ‘deflate’ while working. Eventually, his drinking increased, and when he experienced the death of his mother, combined with a difficult workload and his own mental demons, he became a recluse and was reliant on alcohol. After finally getting serious about recovery, he found that his cooking improved because he was now able to focus and cook with a clean spirit. Now, approaching a decade in recovery, he’s recently opened Butterfunk Biscuit Co. in New York City and will soon release his book Homage: Recipes and Stories from an Amish Soul Food Kitchen.

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Shaun Weiss - Addiction Talk

This episode of “Addiction Talk” features former child actor Shaun Weiss, who many may remember as goalie Greg Goldberg from “The Mighty Ducks.” Shaun initially began drinking heavily after the death of his mother in 2008. Over the next decade, after experiencing unsteady work, growing frustration about his career, failed friendships and the death of his father, Shaun became homeless and addicted to heroin and methamphetamine.  In 2020, after a story about Shaun’s situation went viral, and with some encouragement from another former child actor, Shaun sought treatment. Now, he’s more than two years sober and has landed his first role in a film in 14 years. On this first episode during Recovery Month, Shaun will discuss his early career, what led to his addiction, and his passion to inspire others after all he’s been through.

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Special Edition - Addiction Talk

Provisional data indicates that there were approximately 107,000 drug overdose deaths last year, a 15% increase from the previous year and the highest number on record. Though overdose deaths from other substances, such as methamphetamine and cocaine also saw significant increases, fentanyl has been the primary driver of overdose deaths: last year, it was responsible for more than 88% of all opioid overdose deaths and more than 66% of total overdose deaths.  On this special International Overdose Awareness Day edition of "Addiction Talk," we'll hear from panelists who have had varying experiences with overdoses, and Dr. Mark Calarco will provide instruction on the use of the opioid overdose antidote, naloxone.

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Greg Louganis - Addiction Talk

Joining “Addiction Talk” is five-time Olympic medalist Greg Louganis. Prior to becoming who many consider the greatest American diver, Louganis turned to alcohol and drugs in his early years for a number of reasons: his feeling of not fitting in due to being adopted at nine months, having a darker complexion due to his Samoan heritage and, when on the U.S. National Team, bullied for being gay. His addiction to pills and alcohol in addition to depression led to multiple suicide attempts, including one after winning the silver medal in the 1976 Olympic Games.  After realizing drinking and smoking began to interfere with his diving, he attended rehab and therapy and stopped drinking entirely in 1983, one year before the 1984 Olympics where he became the third man in the history of the sport to win gold medals in both springboard and platform.  On this episode, Louganis will discuss his journey and post-Olympic life in recovery

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Gill Tietz - Addiction Talk

This episode of “Addiction Talk” will feature Gill Tietz, a biochemist and the host of the podcast Sober Powered. At 18, Gill had her first drink, but it wasn’t until four years later in grad school that drinking became a regular occurrence. Drinking was very normalized in her workplace culture, so she believed drinking with her lab colleagues was normal. Within a year, she began to drink daily, blackouts happened multiple times per week and she was going to work hungover. In 2019, Gill quit drinking and became dedicated to learning about alcohol’s effect on the brain and how it causes addiction. Now, with her experience and knowledge, she educates others through her podcast, Instagram and YouTube channel, and encourages people to assess their own relationship with alcohol.

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Christy Carlson Romano - Addiction Talk

Christy Carlson Romano, former star of the Disney’s “Even Stevens,” “Kim Possible” and “Cadet Kelly,” joins Addiction Talk to speak about her struggles with alcohol, which began during her teens. At 16, Christy began binge drinking in order to cope with shyness, which later advanced to the point that she couldn’t stop drinking as it was so embedded in her daily life.  Now, nearing her sixth year in sobriety, she is a mother of two, has two YouTube cooking series and is the host of two podcasts: “Vulnerable,” where she chats with other celebrities, friends and special guests about navigating life’s ups and downs, and “I Hear Voices” with Kim Possible co-star Will Friedle, where they interview people who voiced characters in video games, animated shows, film and more. She also writing a memoir based on her YouTube cooking show, “Christy’s Throwback Kitchen.”

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Nikki Glaser - Addiction Talk

Over the last decade, Nikki Glaser has become one of the funniest female comics today. She has traveled and performed at clubs across the country, hosted three hit podcasts, including The Nikki Glaser Podcast, released two Netflix comedy specials, and has had a number of memorable film and television roles.  Currently, she is in the middle of a nationwide comedy tour, One Night with Nikki Glaser, host of the HBO Max reality dating series "FBoy Island" and is the star of the new E! reality series, "Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?"  Nikki has previously been very open about her struggles with anorexia, depression, anxiety and drinking. On this episode, she will share more about her experience with alcohol, what prompted her to stop drinking and the book that led her to quit both alcohol and cigarettes.

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Maxx Crosby - Addiction Talk

Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby joins “Addiction Talk” to discuss his addiction to alcohol. Crosby recalls drinking heavily during his high school and college years, but as someone with a family history of alcohol use, he knew he had a problem. During the 2020 offseason, Crosby checked himself into rehab and transitioned to a sober living facility until training camp began that summer. After recently celebrating 18 months sober, Crosby will detail his new life in recovery.

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Family Panel - Addiction Talk

In this midday episode of "Addiction Talk," we will hear from Deborah Taranto, Nadia Davis and Anita Lee in a panel discussion on how addiction affects families.

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