Managing Addiction in Baby Boomers

As the Baby Boomer Generation ages, a growing concern is the increased rate of addiction among this demographic. This issue is often overlooked, but it’s crucial to address it head-on. The Baby Boomer generation, was exposed to a cultural revolution of drug experimentation that’s left many grappling with addiction issues in their later years. We must understand that the roots of addiction in Baby Boomers differ from those of younger generations. Many Baby Boomers battle with prescription drug addiction, often stemming from medications prescribed for chronic pain or Mental Health issues. The struggle is exacerbated by the fact that this generation is less likely to seek help due to the societal stigma associated with addiction.

Substance addictions include dependencies on alcohol, illegal drugs like heroin or cocaine, and prescription medications such as opioids or sedatives. Behavior addictions involve compulsive behaviors, like gambling, internet use, or shopping, which can also provide a “high” or temporary pleasure. The causes of addiction include generic factors, where Family history plays a significant role; environmental factors, such as exposure to drugs at a young age; and psychological factors which includes Trauma or chronic Stress.

In this area of the site, our Experts explore and help us with the understanding that with addiction, it is essential for our generation to effectively address it within our communities and society in general. It requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders to provide Education, support and treatment for all of us that are suffering from addiction.

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When Words Fail...Music Speaks

Episode 523 – Building Community Through Free Outdoor Concerts: Nate Terracio on Music’s Healing Power

Welcome back to When Words Fail, Music Speaks, the podcast where host James Cox—himself a lifelong champion of music’s healing power—delves into the stories, science, and soul behind live performance. In today’s episode, James sits down with Nate Terracio, director of the Kroger Center f…

Welcome back to When Words Fail, Music Speaks, the podcast where host James Cox—himself a lifelong champion of music’s healing power—delves into the stories, science, and soul behind live perf…

Welcome back to When Words Fail, Music Speaks, the podcast where host James Cox—himself a lifelong champion of music’s healing power—delves into the stories, science, and soul behind live performance. In today’s episode, James sits down with Nate Terracio, director of the Kroger Center for the Arts and a former chemist turned arts‑leader, to explore how a free, outdoor concert series is reshaping Columbia’s cultural landscape.Together they discuss the challenges of moving concerts outdoors—weather, logistics, and the magic of “rain‑or‑shine” shows—while highlighting…

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James Cox June 30, 2026

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Couples Therapy In Seven Words

Practical Steps for Healing from Infidelity: An Interview with Tyler Patrick

For the video of this episode, go to https://youtu.be/muVs-NhSv-U. Our guest in this episode is Tyler Patrick, a marriage and family therapist who works with couples dealing with betrayal trauma and addiction recovery. Tyler tells us about his own journey, and how the struggles he and his wife went …

For the video of this episode, go to https://youtu.be/muVs-NhSv-U. Our guest in this episode is Tyler Patrick, a marriage and family therapist who works with couples dealing with betrayal trauma and a…

For the video of this episode, go to https://youtu.be/muVs-NhSv-U. Our guest in this episode is Tyler Patrick, a marriage and family therapist who works with couples dealing with betrayal trauma and addiction recovery. Tyler tells us about his own journey, and how the struggles he and his wife went through have both challenged and strengthened their relationship. Tyler’s website is http://therapybrothers.org/couples-therapy. Do you have ideas for topics or guests for our podcast? Go to https://ctin7.com and send us a message. Bruce’s self-paced video courses are now available! More informa…

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Bruce Chalmer June 30, 2026

Podcast Episode

Read And Write With Natasha

Research, Evidence, and Storytelling: Writing About Marijuana

Marijuana is getting easier to buy, easier to brand, and easier to shrug off. That's exactly why I wanted a grounded conversation with Dr. Raymond Wiggins, a licensed physician with decades on the front lines and author of Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana.For him, cannabis isn't abstr…

Marijuana is getting easier to buy, easier to brand, and easier to shrug off. That's exactly why I wanted a grounded conversation with Dr. Raymond Wiggins, a licensed physician with decades on th…

Marijuana is getting easier to buy, easier to brand, and easier to shrug off. That's exactly why I wanted a grounded conversation with Dr. Raymond Wiggins, a licensed physician with decades on the front lines and author of Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana.For him, cannabis isn't abstract. He shares personal family losses and a disturbing case of sudden psychosis after early use that changed a young life overnight. We also dig into the clinical side: what he's observed around anesthesia and recovery, from harder-to-sedate patients to higher medication needs, and the uncomfo…

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Natasha Tynes June 29, 2026

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Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,

274 Can We Slow Aging? Perspectives from the Director of Forever Young- A Documentary – with David Donnelly

What if the future of aging is no longer defined simply by lifespan, but by how long we can remain mentally sharp, physically active, emotionally connected, and fully engaged with life? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with documentary filmmaker, David Donnelly, directo…

What if the future of aging is no longer defined simply by lifespan, but by how long we can remain mentally sharp, physically active, emotionally connected, and fully engaged with life? In this though…

What if the future of aging is no longer defined simply by lifespan, but by how long we can remain mentally sharp, physically active, emotionally connected, and fully engaged with life? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with documentary filmmaker, David Donnelly, director of the acclaimed documentary, Forever Young, about the rapidly evolving science of longevity and the questions for humanity, emerging alongside the science. Together, they explore the difference between lifespan and healthspan, the growing role of biomarkers, wearables, epigenetics, and lifestyle …

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Dr. Gillian Lockitch June 29, 2026

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Breakfast Leadership Show

Bobby Mascia on From Family Business to Exit Strategy: Building an Exit-Ready Leadership System

  Episode Overview In this episode, Michael D. Levitt sits down with Bobby Mascia, wealth advisor, author of Unchained, and founder of the Exit Ready Institute. The conversation explores what most business owners avoid: planning for the end of their business journey. This is not about selling your …

  Episode Overview In this episode, Michael D. Levitt sits down with Bobby Mascia, wealth advisor, author of Unchained, and founder of the Exit Ready Institute. The conversation explores what most bu…

  Episode Overview In this episode, Michael D. Levitt sits down with Bobby Mascia, wealth advisor, author of Unchained, and founder of the Exit Ready Institute. The conversation explores what most business owners avoid: planning for the end of their business journey. This is not about selling your company. It is about building a business that is transferable, scalable, and not dependent on you.   The Real Problem: Most Businesses Are Not Built to Exit Most entrepreneurs believe they will “figure it out later.” That is a mistake. Bobby highlights a critical reality: Business owners delay…

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Michael Levitt June 28, 2026

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The Kidd and Friends Podcast | Self-Improvement and Mindset Insights

Behold Retreats: Psychedelics, Healing & the Future of Mental Health | Sarah Lynn Thomas/Danny Yepez

In this episode of The Kidd & Friends Podcast, Chris Perry sits down with Sarah Lynn Thomas, Co-CEO of Behold Retreats, and senior facilitator Danny Yepez to explore the rapidly evolving world of psychedelic-assisted healing.The conversation dives into the science, history, legality, and sp…

In this episode of The Kidd & Friends Podcast, Chris Perry sits down with Sarah Lynn Thomas, Co-CEO of Behold Retreats, and senior facilitator Danny Yepez to explore the rapidly evolving worl…

In this episode of The Kidd & Friends Podcast, Chris Perry sits down with Sarah Lynn Thomas, Co-CEO of Behold Retreats, and senior facilitator Danny Yepez to explore the rapidly evolving world of psychedelic-assisted healing.The conversation dives into the science, history, legality, and spirituality surrounding medicines like ayahuasca, psilocybin, Bufo (5-MeO-DMT), and MDMA, while separating fact from fiction. Sarah and Danny explain why preparation and integration are just as important as the ceremony itself, how Behold Retreats screens participants, and why these experiences are …

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Christopher Perry June 27, 2026

Podcast Episode

Fabulous After Fifty!

FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 187 – Lisa Lacy – The Woman You Become After You Survive

Today we explore how hardship changes us and why we can’t return to who we were before. How she survived a full-blown psychosis in her 40s, living with a congenital blood disease and repeated near-death pulmonary embolisms, and how a January hospitalization and turning 50 led her to cancel big bir…

Today we explore how hardship changes us and why we can’t return to who we were before. How she survived a full-blown psychosis in her 40s, living with a congenital blood disease and repeated near-d…

Today we explore how hardship changes us and why we can’t return to who we were before. How she survived a full-blown psychosis in her 40s, living with a congenital blood disease and repeated near-death pulmonary embolisms, and how a January hospitalization and turning 50 led her to cancel big birthday plans, retreat alone to the mountains, grieve, and confront mortality. We discuss stopping instead of pushing through, building healthy relationships, normalizing trauma, using reflection, divided attention and grounding in breath/heartbeat, reframing negative self-talk with statements of fact…

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Julie Kennedy June 26, 2026

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FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 187 – Lisa Lacy – The Woman You Become After You Survive

Today we explore how hardship changes us and why we can’t return to who we were before. How she survived a full-blown psychosis in her 40s, living with a congenital blood disease and repeated near-death pulmonary embolisms, and how a January hospitalization and turning 50 led her to cancel big bir…

Today we explore how hardship changes us and why we can’t return to who we were before. How she survived a full-blown psychosis in her 40s, living with a congenital blood disease and repeated near-d…

Today we explore how hardship changes us and why we can’t return to who we were before. How she survived a full-blown psychosis in her 40s, living with a congenital blood disease and repeated near-death pulmonary embolisms, and how a January hospitalization and turning 50 led her to cancel big birthday plans, retreat alone to the mountains, grieve, and confront mortality. We discuss stopping instead of pushing through, building healthy relationships, normalizing trauma, using reflection, divided attention and grounding in breath/heartbeat, reframing negative self-talk with statements of fact…

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Julie Kennedy June 26, 2026

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Teatime with Miss Liz

MISS LIZ SERVES: Adam Gaffney Product of Another Sad Song

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Adam Gaffney June 25th | 7 PM EST TitleProduct of Another Sad Song: Sobriety, Loss & Finding Truth in Music TaglineSometimes the saddest songs become the doorway back to yourself. Description: On June 25th at 7 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz welcomes Adam Gaffney �…

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Adam Gaffney June 25th | 7 PM EST TitleProduct of Another Sad Song: Sobriety, Loss & Finding Truth in Music TaglineSometimes the saddest songs become the doorway bac…

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Adam Gaffney June 25th | 7 PM EST TitleProduct of Another Sad Song: Sobriety, Loss & Finding Truth in Music TaglineSometimes the saddest songs become the doorway back to yourself. Description: On June 25th at 7 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz welcomes Adam Gaffney — St. Louis alt-country artist, songwriter, Navy veteran, and frontman of Adam Gaffney and the Balladeers. His new album, Product of Another Sad Song, released May 8, is a raw and emotional collection exploring sobriety, grief, love, loss, forgiveness, and the hard-earned lessons that come from rebu…

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Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon June 25, 2026

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Stories Worth Hearing

Bob Schober Believes Generosity Can Change Lives

What if generosity could become contagious?Millions of people have watched Bob Schober hand cash to complete strangers, pay rent for families facing eviction, surprise hardworking people with life-changing gifts, and inspire others to perform their own random acts of kindness. But behind every viral…

What if generosity could become contagious?Millions of people have watched Bob Schober hand cash to complete strangers, pay rent for families facing eviction, surprise hardworking people with life-cha…

What if generosity could become contagious?Millions of people have watched Bob Schober hand cash to complete strangers, pay rent for families facing eviction, surprise hardworking people with life-changing gifts, and inspire others to perform their own random acts of kindness. But behind every viral video is a man whose own life was transformed by redemption, faith, and second chances.In this inspiring conversation, Jonathan Quick sits down with Bob to explore the journey that took him from addiction, homelessness, and living out of a Volkswagen to building and selling a roofing company for mo…

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Jonathan Quick June 25, 2026

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