Father Martin's Ashley Podcasts

Browse topics below and click a link to listen to Ashley staff recorded podcasts! The podcasts can also be saved to your computer for frequent listening! Be sure to come back regularly, because new podcasts are added all the time!

Podcasts are loosely alphabetized by first letter.
Alumni - Service
Kevin Hourigan, Alumni Relations Coordinator talks about ways alumni can get involved with our grad-to-grad program.

Am I an Addict and/or an Alcoholic?
Shane Dunkleberger, Addiction Counselor, talks about the Three "C's" of Addiction and how you can assess whether or not you are addicted.
Anxiety
Dr. Bernadette Solounias, Vice President of Treatment Services, discusses ways to cope with anxiety and the importance of working a recovery program.
Attitude
Jim Siegle, Ashley Counselor, discusses why we must embrace diversity in recovery.
Fr. Mark Hushen, CEO and President of Ashley, describes the importance of getting busy living to a fulfilling recovery.
Father Carey highlights the importance of choosing to have a positive attitude in recovery.
Father Carey continues his discussion of a positive attitude.
Big Book
Barbara Aston, Ashley Counselor, explores The Fourth Step: Made a Searching and Fearless Moral Inventory of Ourselves.
Dee Christensen, Director of Alumni Services, discusses the Serenity Prayer, pp. 18-19.
Alex Denstman, Director of Alumni Services, reflects on Step 12.
Jim Stallings, former Alumni Relations staff member, shares some pitfalls that may threaten sobriety as well as some tips for successful sober living.
Farlow Blakeslee, Ashley Counselor, gives a series of Big Book Studies (part 1).
Farlow Blakeslee, Ashley Counselor, gives a series of Big Book Studies (part 2- Step One).
Farlow Blakeslee, Ashley Counselor, gives a series of Big Book Studies (part 3- Step Two).
Farlow Blakeslee, Ashley Counselor, gives a series of Big Book Studies (part 4- Step Three).
Farlow Blakeslee, Ashley Counselor, gives a series of Big Book Studies (part 5- Step Four).
Victor Puotinen, Ashley staff member and alumnus, talks from the Big Book about how to live one day at a time towards a better tomorrow.
Chalk Talk
Father Martin covers Steps 1 & 2 in an excerpt from Chalk Talk, "The Twelve Steps of AA."
An excerpt from Father Martin's Chalk Talk on Prevention about adolescents drinking and peer pressure.
Chalk Talk "Relapse"
Father Martin talks about the obstacles of sobriety in an excerpt from Chalk Talk, "Relapse."
An excerpt from Father Martin's Chalk Talk, "Relapse."
Choosing a Therapist
Dr. Kristine Hitchens, Director of Family Services, discusses what to look for when choosing a therapist.
Choosing a Treatment Center
Lisa Nickerson Bucklin, Director of Marketing, shares questions to ask and things to look for when choosing the right treatment center for a loved one
Continuing Care
Alex Dentsman, Director of Alumni Services, talks about the importance of having a continuing care plan in recovery.
Coping
George Plesniak, Clinical Program Director, discusses how to cope with stress in recovery and different types of coping methods.
Denial
Barbara Aston, Ashley Counselor, offers insights on how denial can sabbotage recovery when left unaddressed and tips on how to avoid the traps of denial.
Effects of Alcohol on Women
Wendy Insalaco, Clinical Supervisor, shares an excerpt from Happy Hours: Alcohol in a Woman's Life, by Devon Jersild (Part 1)
Wendy Insalaco shares an excerpt from Happy Hours: Alcohol in a Woman's Life (Part 2)
Wendy Insalaco finishes the series of excerptst from Happy Hours: Alcohol in a Woman's Life (Part 3)
Barbara Aston, Ashley Counselor, offers insights on how denial can sabbotage recovery when left unaddressed and tips on how to avoid the traps of denial.
Forgiveness
Barbara Aston, Ashley Counselor, talks about forgiveness in recovery.
Feeling Depressed
Dr. Bernadette Solounias, Vice President of Treatment Services, talks about depression and ways to treat a depressed mood.
Family
Tracey Nelson, Family Services Administrator, gives tips on talking to your children about addiction.
Kristine Hitchens, Director of Family Services, discusses enabling.
Farlow Blakeslee, Ashley Counselor, explains Family Systems Theory and its relevance in addiction.
Kristine Hitchens, Director of Family Services, details ways in which family members can work toward recovery.
Kristine Hitchens, Director of Family Services, offers tips for family members to work towards recovery.
Grief in Recovery
Barbara Aston, Ashley Counselor, talks about the role of grief in recovery.
Healthy Relationship with Food
Barbara Aston, Ashley Counselor, offers tips for planning a healthy dinner on-the-go when attending evening meetings.
Barbara Aston, Ashley Counselor, discusses the importance of maintaining total abstinence from alcohol when cooking.
Barbara Aston, Ashley Counselor, discusses how to manage food cravings throughout recovery.
Barbara Aston, Ashley Counselor, discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with food throughout recovery.
Interview NAATP Conference - What's Special about FMA
Lisa Nickerson Bucklin, Director of Marketing, is interviewed at the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers conference about what is special about Father Martin's Ashley.
Love
Father Mark Hushen, O.S.F.S., CEO and President of Ashley, discusses "What does love mean?"
Medical
Amy Bustillos, Staff Nurse, highlights the correlation between traumatic experiences and addictions.
Dr. Bernadette Solounias, Vice President of Treatment Services, explains anti-craving medicines that support recovery.
Kathy Sams, RN, CARN explains the detrimental effects of alcohol on the body.
Dr. Bernadette Solounias, Vice President of Treatment Services, explains anti-craving medicines that support recovery.
Kathy Sams, RN, CARN explains the detrimental effects of alcohol on the body.
Dr. Bernadette Solounias, Vice President of Treatment Services, explains anti-craving medicines that support recovery.
Kathy Sams, RN, CARN explains the detrimental effects of alcohol on the body.
Dr. Bernadette Solounias, Vice President of Treatment Services, explains anti-craving medicines that support recovery.
Kathy Sams, RN, CARN explains the detrimental effects of alcohol on the body.
Meditation
Donna Chappell, Meditation Counselor, walks you through a meditative day at Ashley.
Father Mark Hushen explains how meditation can be a valuable tool to recovery and serenity.
Music
Fr. David Carey, Spiritual Adviser and lecturer, talks about the music program at Ashley, and how music can be a therapeutic and useful tool in recovery.
Neurobiology
John Wanner, Ashley Counselor, gives part 1 (of 4) of his discussion on the neurobiology of addiction.
John Wanner, Ashley Counselor, gives part 2 (of 4) of his discussion on the neurobiology of addiction.
John Wanner, Ashley Counselor, gives part 3 (of 4) of his discussion on the neurobiology of addiction.
John Wanner, Ashley Counselor, gives part 4 (of 4) of his discussion on the neurobiology of addiction.
John Wanner, Ashley Counselor, describes the progression of addiction.
Opiates
Kathy Sams, RN, CARN, talks about treating opiate addiction.
Pain Recovery Program
Scott Dehorty, MSW, speaks to Referring Professionals about admitting a patient or client to the Pain Recovery Program
Scott Dehorty, MSW, summarizes the Pain Recovery Program at Father Martin's Ashley Pt 1
Scott Dehorty, MSW, talks more in depth about the Pain Recovery Program at Father Martin's Ashley Pt 2
Carol Bowman, M.D., talks about chronic pain syndrome and the four areas of life it negatively affects Pt 1
Carol Bowman, M.D., talks about the treatment of Chronic Pain Syndrome and elaborates on the four areas of life pain affects Pt 2-Segment 1
Carol Bowman, M.D., talks about the treatment of Chronic Pain Syndrome and elaborates on the four areas of life pain affects Pt 2-Segment 2
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Dr. Kristine Hitchens, Director of Family Services, discusses the causes, symptoms and ways to manage post acute withdrawal syndrome
Process Addictions
David Brumbaugh, Ashley Counselor, talks about process addictions and how they relate to substance abuse and recovery.
Perception
Christopher Shea, former Clinical Program Director, explores the concept of perception.
Prayer
Father Mark Hushen, CEO and President of Ashley, discusses the power of prayer throughout recovery.
Recovery Statistics
Alex Denstman, Director of Alumni Services, shares a positive point of view the frequently-repeated recovery statistics.
Recreation and Health
Nancy Boland, Fitness and Recreation Coordinator, explains the importance of fitness and healthy living in recovery.
Al Grice, Ashley Counselor explains the value of drumming as a therapeutic outlet in recovery.
Al Grice, Ashley Counselor, continues his discussion of therapeutic drumming in recovery.
Responsibility
Victor Puotinen, Ashley staff member and alumnus, explores the concept of responsibility in the talk, "I am Responsible."
Relapse
The topic of relapse is explored by certified relapse specialist George Plesniak with "Lapse or Relapse- What am I?"
George Plesniak, Clinical Program Director, discusses the relapse process and how to recover.
Stacy Brumage, Ashley Relapse Counselor, explains the relapse process.
Al Grice, Ashley Counselor, discusses the benefits of therapeutic drumming
Al Grice, Ashley Counselor, discusses relapse warning signs
Social Events
Lynn Wickenden, Alumni Coordinator, offers tips and Big Book guidance for attending social events where alcohol may be served.
Smoking
John Wanner, Ashley Counselor, talks about the dangers of smoking and tips for quitting.
Spirituality
Father Mark Hushen, O.S.F.S., President and CEO of Ashley, discusses the importance of gratitude in recovery.
Fr. Mark Hushen, CEO and President of Ashley, talks about lives in recovery being a GSI (God's Scene Investigated).
Fr. Mark Hushen, CEO and President of Ashley, discusses decision making and asks "Is It My Will or God's Will?"
Fr. Mark Hushen, CEO and President of Ashley, talks about "God Positioning Soul" (GPS).
Fr. Mark Hushen, CEO and President of Ashley, discusses spiritual physics.
Fr. Mark Hushen, CEO and President of Ashley, discusses the power of fellowship throughout recovery.
Kevin Hourgian, Alumni Relations Coordinator, and former P.S.A., shares ways to work spirituality into your recovery.
Father David Carey describes his, and Ashley's, approach to incorporating music in the recovery journey.
Fr. Mark Hushen, CEO and President of Ashley, discusses forgiveness in recovery.
Fr. Mark Hushen, CEO and President of Ashley, focuses on addiction and spirituality.
Fr. Mark Hushen, CEO and President of Ashley, reflects upon God's healing power for those in recovery.
Fr. Mark Hushen, CEO and President of Ashley, discusses humility.
Suboxone®
John Wanner, Ashley Counselor, discusses Suboxone/Subutex® use for detoxification from opiates and treatment of opiate addiction.
"What recovery means to me..."
In honor of September being National Recovery Month, Alex Denstman Director of Alumni services shares testimonials from Ashley grads, family and friends (Part 1)
Alex continues to share testimonials (Part 2)
Alex continues to share testimonials (Part 3)
Kevin Hourigan, Alumni Relations Coordinator, continues to share testimonials (Part 4)
In the last installment of the Recovery Month series, Kevin continues to share testimonials (Part 5)
Women in Recovery
Lynn Wickenden, Alumni Coordinator, discusses how to work through the challenges that women face in early recovery.