I Love Being Sober

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  • Hello my friends, and welcome back to yet another episode of I Love Being Sober brought to you by Camelback Recovery - a proud partner to the most effective way to achieve long term recovery without the pain and suffering and high cost of multiple stints in detox, rehabs, and sober living homes. My name is Tim Westbrook and I am the CEO and Founder of Camelback Recovery here in the always sunny and always sober Scottsdale, Arizona where my team and I over the course of many years have helped thousands of people on their path to long term recovery. I started this show because there is so much misinformation about addiction treatment, mental illness, and addiction recovery in general. There is much more to recovery than just going to inpatient treatment, seeing a therapist, and going to 12 step meetings. Those things are important and AA saved my life. However, to find long term recovery and live happy, joyous and free, there is a lot more to it than just stopping the drinking, stopping the drugs, or stopping any addictive behavior. Sobriety and recovery can and should be fun. That’s not to say that the recovery process is going to be easy and it’s not to say that there won’t be difficult times ahead. However, to live the life that you deserve and for it to be exciting and fun you need new lifestyle habits. New healthy lifestyle habits that promote your mental, spiritual, and physical health. That my friends will lead you to living a KICK ASS SOBER LIFE! Visit CamelbackRecovery.com to learn more about recovery coaching, sober living, and your next step to freedom and happiness.
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  • Revolutionizing Mental Health: Exploring TMS and Beyond

    Revolutionizing Mental Health: Exploring TMS and Beyond
    Dec 3 2024
    I’m honored to have Dr. Richard Bermudez, the National Medical Director at Brainsway, joining us. Dr. Bermudez is a pioneer in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a groundbreaking treatment for mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. With years of expertise in neuroscience and psychiatry, he has made it his mission to expand the accessibility and efficacy of innovative mental health therapies. Today, he’ll share his journey from electrical engineering to medicine and how it shaped his passion for non-invasive brain stimulation treatments. We dive into the science behind TMS and how it differs from traditional mental health treatments like medication and talk therapy. Dr. Bermudez explains the evolution of TMS technology, including its ability to stimulate specific brain networks through advanced coil designs. We’ll also discuss the transformative outcomes TMS provides for patients, as well as its potential for treating conditions beyond depression, from obsessive-compulsive disorder to nicotine dependence. Whether you're a clinician, a mental health advocate, or simply curious about this cutting-edge therapy, this discussion promises to be both educational and inspiring. As we explore TMS, Dr. Bermudez highlights its safety, versatility, and unique role in fostering neuroplasticity. He compares TMS with other emerging treatments like ketamine therapy and discusses the collaborative innovations underway at Brainsway. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health, neuroscience, or the future of non-invasive treatments. [03:32] We've had great success with TMS at Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness.[04:14] Dr. Bermudes started out as an engineer and ended up switching to biology in college. [05:38] He worked in a physiology lab doing neurophysiology research and brain stimulation. He learned that the brain was an electrochemical organ.[06:22] He ended up going into medicine and psychiatry. He became clinically interested in non-invasive brain stimulation.[08:44] Brainsway is like a family with a very collaborative culture. They want to transition into a true neuroscience technology company.[10:03] It's an exciting time for the organization and for neuroscience.[13:23] How TMS differs from traditional medications or therapies. Transcranial means it's across the skull but it's not invasive. They use a high-powered magnet to induce a small electrical current.[15:40] Brainsway developed their technology in conjunction with the NIH and their coils are what are called complex coils.[16:47] 8 out of 10 patients have had a clinically significant change in their depression score.[19:07] There are three brain networks responsible for our mental health and Brainsway has three different helmets and coils. Each one modulates a different network.[21:47] TMS is safe and good for all of our brains. It induces neuroplasticity.[23:22] Deep TMS and standard TMS. Deep TMS stimulates more areas of the networks.[26:54] Functional MRIs and studies related to TMS.[28:33] Neurological changes that TMS produces in the brain. TMS belongs with the other pillars of substance abuse treatments.[30:01] We learn about conditions that TMS is cleared to treat. [39:58] There are different targets or areas of the brain that need to be modulated to affect different brain networks. There's not a lot of evidence that TMS would work for bipolar mania or autism or ADHD.[43:22] We learn about the typical TMS protocol and how long it takes to start to see results.[51:20] Dr. Bermudes talks about accelerated protocols and the use of TMS and ketamine.[55:00] Avoiding toxic conversations and watching the news. You don't want negative experiences on your plastic brain. The patient experience is important and it's good to have a calm, safe, welcoming environment.[57:17] TMS and psychedelics like ketamine. They both have glutamate which is our excitatory neurotransmitter.[59:06] Things to think about when deciding between TMS or ketamine. [01:03:22] Safety profiles of TMS versus ketamine. Safety concerns for TMS include not having any metal in your head and likelihood of having seizures.[01:12:00] Misconceptions about TMS.[01:14:11] Accessibility and insurance cost for TMS.[01:20:34] A device based treatment that doesn't require a doctor or a psychiatrist will help address the shortage of psychiatric prescribers.[01:21:53] It's surprising how many research articles about TMS are available now. Links mentioned in this episode: Camelback RecoveryI Love Being Sober YouTubeBrainsWay Knowledge CenterDr. Richard Bermudes BrainswayDr. Richard Bermudes LinkedIn
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    1 h et 34 min
  • Breaking Through: How Deep TMS Transforms Mental Health and Addiction Recovery

    Breaking Through: How Deep TMS Transforms Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
    Nov 12 2024

    I'm so excited to welcome Ross Mitchell, the Vice President of Global Marketing at BrainsWay, to the show today! Ross is leading the charge in healthcare marketing, especially in mental health, where he’s helping to spread the word about innovative treatments that make a real difference in people’s lives.

    Ross has been working with Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or Deep TMS, a groundbreaking therapy that’s changing how we approach conditions like depression, OCD, and smoking addiction. With his experience from leadership roles at companies like Medtronic and Clorox Healthcare, Ross combines deep industry knowledge with a strong, patient-focused approach. At BrainsWay, he’s guiding a mission to open up new avenues in mental health and recovery.

    In this episode, we’ll dive into the benefits of Deep TMS, BrainsWay’s mission, and how this therapy is bringing new hope and wellness to so many. Ross will break down the science and impact of this non-invasive outpatient treatment, which uses targeted electromagnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain. We’ll explore everything from who might benefit most to the incredible outcomes patients are seeing in just a few weeks.

    • [03:51] We met about a month ago at the BrainsWay conference. We've seen amazing results with TMS.
    • [04:38] Ross has been with BrainsWay for about 7 years. At first, no one really knew about TMS. Now most psychiatrists are very familiar with it.
    • [05:48] Ross is well aware that mental health and addiction is a huge issue.
    • [06:04] Deep TMS stands for deep transcranial magnetic stimulation. It's a non-invasive outpatient procedure which uses an electromagnetic coil embedded in a helmet. It generates electromagnetic pulses that target specific areas of the brain.
    • [07:01] They are FDA cleared to treat depression, OCD, and smoking addiction.
    • [08:01] TMS is usually used along with other modalities.
    • [09:39] The electromagnetic coil targets areas of the brain that aren't functioning the way we would expect.
    • [10:45] The bread and butter of TMS is treating depression.
    • [12:26] They've seen phenomenal results using this technique.
    • [13:14] We learn about the ideal candidate for TMS.
    • [14:11] Ross explains the outpatient procedure for TMS. The Dropout rates are remarkably low.
    • [16:27] The standard treatment is 20 minutes, but there are new modalities coming out like the theta verse.
    • [18:53] We are still discovering things about TMS, but we do know that the more sessions you do the more people continue to improve.
    • [20:59] The stimulation for depression also helps improve anxiety problems.
    • [22:37] Having therapy after TMS can be helpful.
    • [24:50] A lot of people start to see meaningful benefits within two weeks.
    • [28:27] BrainsWay is based in Israel, but most of their operations are in the US. Their mission is to focus on mental health and improve the lives of patients.
    • [33:29] There's a lot of misinformation about TMS. Your risk of seizure is low and it's not ECT. TMS is very safe.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Camelback Recovery
    • I Love Being Sober YouTube
    • BrainsWay Knowledge Center
    • Ross Mitchell BrainsWay
    • Find a Provider
    • Ross Mitchell LinkedIn
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    41 min
  • Rewiring the Brain: How Deep TMS and Ketamine Are Revolutionizing Mental Health and Addiction Recovery

    Rewiring the Brain: How Deep TMS and Ketamine Are Revolutionizing Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
    Nov 5 2024

    Have you ever wondered how brain science is influencing mental health treatment? In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Colleen Hanlon, the Vice President of Medical Affairs of Brainsway. Dr. Hanlon, who specializes in neurobiology and has pioneered work in therapies such as deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and ketamine, discusses how these creative approaches are helping people recover from depression, PTSD, and addiction.

    Dr. Hanlon and I talk about the science behind TMS and ketamine therapy, why they're effective, and who might benefit the most. We look at how TMS activates certain brain networks to aid recovery, such as rousing up drowsy regions of the brain associated with depression, and how ketamine provides quick relief, particularly for people in immediate need. Furthermore, we discuss how combining TMS and ketamine may improve outcomes for specific individuals.

    If you're interested in mental health or looking for alternative treatment options, you'll benefit greatly from this conversation. Stay tuned to see how these revolutionary cures are transforming people's lives.

    • [03:17] We met at the BrainsWay conference about a month ago. Addiction recovery is one of Colleen's passions.
    • [04:21] Brain stimulation is a third pillar of how we treat mental health these days. We can modulate brain activity through electromagnetic induction.
    • [05:20] A TMS coil is placed over the head. It's placed over the network that's affected and then it helps to restore energy to that region.
    • [08:21] We learn about how the TMS coil works and the electricity in the pulse. Magnetic fields generate electricity and neurons in our brain are sensitive to electricity.
    • [13:18] Common conditions that TMS treats. Depression which has a variety of different types. Subtypes of depression involve different networks in the brain.
    • [16:29] Side effects are extremely low.
    • [17:29] Ketamine therapy. Ketamine can be given through a nasal spray or an injection and it works fast.
    • [23:47] Can people with addictive personalities use ketamine? Risk benefit profiles.
    • [30:01] Theta burst stimulation and how it acts faster.
    • [34:06] We learn who would be a good candidate for TMS.
    • [40:06] The wearable market is also growing.
    • [41:19] We learn how Colleen's passion about addiction recovery began with learning about dopamine.
    • [42:39] We learn what the future of addiction treatment could look like. There are two really therapeutic strategies for using TMS to treat addiction.

      Links mentioned in this episode:
    • Camelback Recovery
    • I Love Being Sober YouTube
    • BrainsWay Knowledge Center
    • BrainsWay Dr. Colleen Hanlon
    • Dr. Colleen Hanlon Ex-Twitter
    • Dr. Colleen Hanlon LinkedIn
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    53 min

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