The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return

The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return

Author: Joanie Sigal Language: English Episodes: 446
Hosted by Joanie Sigal, The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return is a raw and necessary conversation about substance use and the path out of it. This isn't a clinical lecture, but a collection of real voices from the heart of the crisis. You'll hear from people who have lived through addiction to opioids, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, and fentanyl, sharing their journeys from dependence to recovery. The podcast also makes space for the families and loved ones whose lives are intertwined with this struggle, offering their perspectives on the chaos, the repeated attempts at rehab, and the strategies that finally made a difference. Each episode tackles the complex societal and personal issues surrounding addiction, all while grounding the discussion in tangible hope and practical recovery options. By focusing on these firsthand accounts, Joanie creates a podcast that serves as both a lifeline and a roadmap for anyone touched by this challenge-whether you're seeking help for yourself or striving to understand how to support someone else. Tune in for stories that don't shy away from the darkness but consistently point toward the light of resilience and regained control.
Episodes
Dan Karaty If I'm Being Honest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:04
Dan's career started as a dancer on Broadway and on award show stages with Britney Spears. After transitioning to a choreographer, he worked with Britney Spears, NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Justin Timberlake a…
Marc Berkman Making Social Media Safe for our Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:59
Marc Berkman serves as the CEO of the Organization for Social Media Safety (OFSMS), which he has grown into the world's preeminent consumer protection organization focused on social media. Under Marc's leadership, OFSMS…
Roger Smith - From Addict to CEO - The Most Unlikely Leader [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:57
By the time Roger Smith was a teenager he was living on the streets of Santa Monica and addicted to drugs. He dropped out of high school, ran into trouble with the law, had his best friend shot right next to him while ru…
Leonard Buschel - Confessions of a Cannabis Addict [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:31
Leonard Lee Buschel overcame addiction and has devoted his life to giving back to writers in recovery by creating a safe and supportive outlet. Leonard was born into an idyllic Jewish family in North Philadelphia - - he…
Michael Gray - Fentanyl and the Poisoning of America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:22
Michael Gray is the CEO of Actus Analytical, Inc., which develops spectroscopy solutions for public safety compliance, illicit drug detection, agricultural productivity, and other applications. Michael and his wife Nancy…
Alex Sirotkin - Author and Father - Lost his Daughter to an Overdose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:05
My wife and I live in Raleigh NC. I grew up sheltered in a wealthy suburb, Roslyn, on Long Island. Attended UPenn as an undergrad and BC Law 1980. I left the law after 8 years and went into business. My son, 35, is a MD/…
Hon. Mary Bono - Mother - Advocate - Thought Leader [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:22
A successful businesswoman and well-known political leader, Congresswoman Mary Bono (ret.) was hailed as the "embodiment of powerful American womanhood" by the Washington Times, rising to become Chairman of the influenti…
Nicole Davis Woodruff - Trying to Save My Drug Addicted Sister [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:44
Nicole Woodruff is a Tampa-based occupational therapist and yoga teacher who specializes in treating chronic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. After losing her sister to an opioid overdose in 2019, Nicole dedicated her…
Cheryl Canzanella - The Financial Side of Addiction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:38
After losing her husband to accidental overdose, Cheryl shares his journey through active addiction, road to recovery and his final battle lost to overdose. By exposing the horrific realities of the opioid epidemic, her…