Recovery Catalyst - Substance and Behavioral Addictions Unpacked

Welcome to Recovery Catalyst Podcast. I’m Cat York and as a woman in recovery, I created this show for anyone navigating the ups and downs of sobriety without the dry, textbook lectures. Whether you are sober curious, finding your footing in early recovery, working through traditional programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, or exploring an alcohol-free lifestyle, you have a home here. We talk openly about mental health, the heavy weight of trauma and the complexities of dual diagnosis. Our mission is to foster honest conversations around addiction, recovery and emotional healing. If you are looking for an authentic community that truly understands the challenges of substance abuse and building a meaningful life after addiction, you have found your place. This show answers questions such as: 1.) How do I process and heal from the heavy weight of trauma without turning back to substances? 2.) What does daily life look like when transitioning to an alcohol-free lifestyle? 3.)Do I have to use traditional programs like AA or are there other ways to recover? 4.) How can I find my footing and stay motivated during the early days of sobriety? 5.)How do I build a fulfilling life after giving up my main coping mechanism 6.)Where can I find a community of people who truly understand what substance abuse feels like? 7) How do I untangle my addiction from my underlying mental health struggles? 8.) Who am I sober and how do I learn to tolerate my own thoughts without substance abuse? 9.) How do I handle the loneliness or social awkwardness when navigating a heavily drinking world? To follow, support, or apply to be a guest, visit: https://linktr.ee/RecoveryCatalystPodcast

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  Episode #39

  039: A Trauma Surgeon’s Guide to Burnout & Mental Health with Dr. Daniel Eiferman

  Aug 21, 202653 min

  What happens after the operating room doors close? For most, it’s not the heroic scene depicted on screen—it’s the weight of high-stakes decisions and the pressure to remain unshakeable. In this episode, Cat York sits down with trauma surgeon, educator, and author Dr. Daniel Eiferman to discuss the hidden emotional reality of surgery. Drawing from his book, Cut Open: A Surgeon’s Stories of Resilience, Loss, and Growth , Daniel shares an honest look at the profession and provides actionable strategies for navigating the mental health challenges common in healthcare. In this episode, we cover: Building Psychological Safety: How to build trust quickly in high-stakes healthcare teams by being the first to drop your guard. Physician Burnout Recovery: Understanding "pervasiveness"—how to prevent one bad day from poisoning your entire outlook. Interrupting Negative Spirals: Practical tools for managing loss aversion, including peer support and compassionate self-talk. Resilience vs. Post-Traumatic Growth: Moving beyond "getting back to normal" to becoming wiser and more grounded through the challenges you’ve lived. Resources: Connect with Dr. Eiferman and explore his free resources for healthcare professionals at integritysurgery.org/ If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, share it with a someone who needs to hear this, and leave a review. Your support helps more people find the resources they need. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an update. Want to connect? Visit me at podpage.com/recovery-catalyst/

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  Recovery Catalyst - Substance and Behavioral Addictions Unpacked

  038: Grief Without Shame

  Aug 15, 20261h 10m

  We sit with the raw truth of losing someone to addiction and the extra burden of shame that families carry in silence. Katie Rizzo shares how she uses poetry and community to keep Nicholas’ story alive while pushing back on stigma and broken systems. • Nicholas’ anxiety, addiction, and the five to six year family battle • Shame around overdose death and why secrecy protects the problem • Al‑Anon as a tool for families and the idea of being a loving witness • ICU withdrawal, relapse realities, and what happens after 30 to 60 days • Prescription opioids, benzodiazepines, and incentives that shape care • The Trimesters of Grief and why poetry can hold what prose cannot • Kratom risks, gas station drug access, and why “legal” is not safe • Words for grieving parents and for people using drugs who feel beyond help To learn more about Katie Rizzo and to Pre-Order Trimesters of Grief Please visit katierizzo.com Find all our socials, resources, and latest updates in one place: linktr.ee/RecoveryCatalystPodcast Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an update. Reach me at Callhercatpodcast@gmail

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  Recovery Catalyst - Substance and Behavioral Addictions Unpacked

  037: How To Stay Sober By Building A Life You Want with Dr. Larry Smith

  Aug 6, 20261h 5m

  We talk with Dr. Larry Smith about how addiction can start young, hide behind achievement, and keep us trapped through an inner voice that promises relief while stealing our lives. We also lay out the daily practices that keep him sober for 26 years and why purpose and connection matter more than chasing the absence of cravings. • His first experience with alcohol at age 11 and the sudden shift from euphoria to shame. • How prescription drugs and weekend drinking evolved into substance abuse. • The “resume versus reality” gap and how addiction fuels loneliness in relationships. • Gratitude as a trainable skill that changes mindset under stress. • “Recovery is not the absence of craving but the presence of purpose” and what purpose looks like now. • Why self-worth collapses in addiction and how people rebuild through small actions and amends. • The role of medication assisted treatment and why it should support, not replace, human connection. • The warning behind his novel 2084 and the risk of reducing recovery to what is measurable. To learn more about Dr. Larry Smiths recovery and published works please visit: https://www.drlarrysmithauthor.com/ To connect with show please visit https://linktr.ee/RecoveryCatalystPodcast Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an update. Reach me at Callhercatpodcast@gmail

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  036: Using the Law to Fight Addiction with Attorney Mark Astor

  Jul 31, 20261h 2m

  We talk with attorney Mark Astor about what families can do when addiction or severe mental illness hijacks a loved one’s decision-making and the stakes keep rising. We break down how civil legal tools can create safety, accountability, and time for treatment without turning crisis into punishment. • Mark’s path from prosecutor to behavioural health crisis intervention work • Why families feel trapped between jail and doing nothing • How the Marchman Act and Baker Act differ in purpose and outcomes • Emergency temporary guardianship and what control can look like • The ethical line between protection and autonomy • Why high-potency marijuana can fuel psychosis and complicate recovery • What evidence courts require and why hearsay can sink a case • How we think about addiction, treatment fit, enforcement, and the “honeymoon phase” • Concerns about fraud in the treatment industry when new funding appears • Why free education through books and short videos can change outcomes To connect with Mark and his team or schedule a free consultation please visit https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com/ or call (561)419-6095 To connect with show please visit https://linktr.ee/RecoveryCatalystPodcast Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an update.

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  035: New Ways To Connect With Recovery Catalyst

  Jul 27, 202611 min

  I share practical updates that make it easier for us to stay connected and shape Recovery Catalyst together, from a new website to simple ways to send feedback. I also explain why I’m adding more solo episodes. • Launching a new website with episode listening, comments, and a blog that expands on each topic. • Inviting listener feedback through comments, questions, suggestions, criticism, and compliments. • Offering a free Buzzsprout voice note link for quick audio messages. • Building a once-a-month newsletter with recovery topics, mental health tips, and book picks. • Using Linktree to centralize social links, guest applications, and guest published works. • Promoting guest books with no kickbacks as a way to support their work. • Planning two solo episodes a month about my recovery, trauma, and mental health challenges. • Sharing why Recovery Catalyst exists and why story-sharing can create hope • Exploring the idea of an online community space in the future. The Central Hub https://linktr.ee/RecoveryCatalystPodcast Visit my website to listen to episodes, explore my blog, and stay connected. https://www.podpage.com/recovery-catalyst/ Leave me a voice note here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2628184 Email your questions and comments here Callhercatpodcast@gmail.com Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thanks for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an update.

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