Workit Health Blog Post Recordings

In this episode we explore the relationship between depression and opioid use and how one impacts the other, especially in relation to recovery.

In this episode we talk about important steps to take after relapse to help you get back on track.

In this episode, journalist Elizabeth Brico debunks two common myths about buprenorphine.

You may wonder if you are able to travel while on medication for opioid use disorder. There may be certain restrictions to consider or plans that may make traveling challenging. This episode addresses the key factors to consider so that you can enjoy a vacation.

Is Suboxone Sober? We explore 4 common myths that keep people from trying life-saving medication.

Having Drink Cravings? Here’s What I Do To Fight Them Off.

If you're new to recovery, or a seasoned pro but new to dating, you may be wondering how to navigate dating while sober.  In this episode we give you some tips to make your relationship smooth sailing from the get-go and put your recovery first.

You may find yourself asking, "Is it possible to quit drugs or drinking without the help of rehab or 12-step groups?" This podcast addresses that question by looking at the recent science and the lived experience of Liv Pennelle.

Taking measures towards a healthier office drinking culture don’t need to be drastic or complicated to be effective. To demonstrate this, let’s start with 5 simple changes…

It can be challenging, especially in the early phases when you decide to quit drinking, to find the right words to say ‘no’ to alcohol. So we’ve found them for you. As we’ve said before, if there were ever an occasion for stretching the truth, sticking to your sobriety goals is it. Here are 11 easy ways to say ‘no,’ from the straight up to the indirect to the fibbing.

In this short podcast, we talk about mindfulness in recovery, including a short grounding meditation.

One-third of people struggling with a substance use disorder also suffer from depression, and nearly 20% of Americans deal with some type of anxiety. Managing mental health is often a key to long-term recovery from addiction.In Workit Health’s next free Community Event, host Olivia Penelle leads panelists in recovery in a discussion about the impact of mental health on their sobriety. The panelists are Michelle Yang MBA, an activist who has been featured in NBC News, CNN, InStyle; Dr. Kristine De Jesus, an author, entrepreneur, and activist who specializes in recovery, equity, and intersectionality; Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager at Tempest and creator of the Pandemic Mama podcast; and Geoff Vasile, a social worker who's worked in recovery and in batterer intervention & prevention planning.

Join author Sean Paul Mahoney, Tracy Murphy of LGBT Teetotaler, and Shauntelle Hammonds of Peter’s Place RVA for an interactive Zoom webinar discussing the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in recovery.Hosted by Chris McMullen and Dom Cooper of Workit Health.

Chris Marshall of Sans Bar, Recovery Coach Nyla Christian, and Frederick Shegog of The Message join Workit Health counselor Chelsea Chang for a webinar and Q&A exploring recovery and race.

How can you support your loved one on their mission to recover from opioid addiction with Suboxone treatment? You can listen to this episode: Do These 7 Things to Support a Loved One on Suboxone Treatment.

Fear is the biggest barrier to change, even if that change is for the better and will improve our lives. Listen to this episode to discover Common Fears About Getting Sober and How to Overcome Them.

Is drinking alone a red flag? This episode explores how to know when drinking alone has become a problem.

Want to quit drinking without AA? Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is free, accessible, and simple. But it’s no longer the only house on the block. Listen to this episode to find lots of alternatives to recovery without AA.

From sugar to caffeine to opioids, anyone who has quit an addictive substance understands how tough it is to get through cravings. Here are 6 Quick Facts to help you through your cravings.

Can CBT treat addiction? Listen to our episode,  How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help with Addiction?  to find out more.