Workit Health Blog Post Recordings Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:17:14 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1722438 en-us © 2026 Workit Health Blog Post Recordings yes 6d779161-6ddc-5c96-8ec8-3042c837e2c8 Kali episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Kali https://storage.buzzsprout.com/z2o9hnfmddc20r1xde83vy0433ro?.jpg Workit Health Blog Post Recordings The Link Between Depression & Opioid Use The Link Between Depression & Opioid Use In this episode we explore the relationship between depression and opioid use and how one impacts the other, especially in relation to recovery.

]]> In this episode we explore the relationship between depression and opioid use and how one impacts the other, especially in relation to recovery.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8746911 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400 214 full false How To Deal with Relapse How To Deal with Relapse In this episode we talk about important steps to take after relapse to help you get back on track.

]]> In this episode we talk about important steps to take after relapse to help you get back on track.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8746907 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400 286 full false Common Myths About Buprenorphine Common Myths About Buprenorphine In this episode, journalist Elizabeth Brico debunks two common myths about buprenorphine. 

]]> In this episode, journalist Elizabeth Brico debunks two common myths about buprenorphine. 

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8746892 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400 446 full false Traveling While on Medication-Assisted Treatment Traveling While on Medication-Assisted Treatment You may wonder if you are able to travel while on medication for opioid use disorder. There may be certain restrictions to consider or plans that may make traveling challenging. This episode addresses the key factors to consider so that you can enjoy a vacation. 

]]> You may wonder if you are able to travel while on medication for opioid use disorder. There may be certain restrictions to consider or plans that may make traveling challenging. This episode addresses the key factors to consider so that you can enjoy a vacation. 

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8746882 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400 538 full false Is Suboxone Sober? Is Suboxone Sober? Is Suboxone Sober? We explore 4 common myths that keep people from trying life-saving medication.

]]> Is Suboxone Sober? We explore 4 common myths that keep people from trying life-saving medication.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8745913 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400 444 full false Having Drink Cravings? Having Drink Cravings? Having Drink Cravings? Here’s What I Do To Fight Them Off. 



]]> Having Drink Cravings? Here’s What I Do To Fight Them Off. 



]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8745809 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400 236 full false Sober Dating Tips Sober Dating Tips If you're new to recovery, or a seasoned pro but new to dating, you may be wondering how to navigate dating while sober.  In this episode we give you some tips to make your relationship smooth sailing from the get-go and put your recovery first.

]]> If you're new to recovery, or a seasoned pro but new to dating, you may be wondering how to navigate dating while sober.  In this episode we give you some tips to make your relationship smooth sailing from the get-go and put your recovery first.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8741007 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0400 253 full false How to Get Sober Alone How to Get Sober Alone You may find yourself asking, "Is it possible to quit drugs or drinking without the help of rehab or 12-step groups?" This podcast addresses that question by looking at the recent science and the lived experience of Liv Pennelle. 

]]> You may find yourself asking, "Is it possible to quit drugs or drinking without the help of rehab or 12-step groups?" This podcast addresses that question by looking at the recent science and the lived experience of Liv Pennelle. 

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8740964 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0400 313 full false 5 Simple Measures Towards a Healthier Office Drinking Culture 5 Simple Measures Towards a Healthier Office Drinking Culture Taking measures towards a healthier office drinking culture don’t need to be drastic or complicated to be effective. To demonstrate this, let’s start with 5 simple changes…


]]> Taking measures towards a healthier office drinking culture don’t need to be drastic or complicated to be effective. To demonstrate this, let’s start with 5 simple changes…


]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8740534 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400 324 full false 11 Easy Ways to Say "No" To Alcohol 11 Easy Ways to Say "No" To Alcohol It can be challenging, especially in the early phases when you decide to quit drinking, to find the right words to say ‘no’ to alcohol. So we’ve found them for you. As we’ve said before, if there were ever an occasion for stretching the truth, sticking to your sobriety goals is it. Here are 11 easy ways to say ‘no,’ from the straight up to the indirect to the fibbing.


]]> It can be challenging, especially in the early phases when you decide to quit drinking, to find the right words to say ‘no’ to alcohol. So we’ve found them for you. As we’ve said before, if there were ever an occasion for stretching the truth, sticking to your sobriety goals is it. Here are 11 easy ways to say ‘no,’ from the straight up to the indirect to the fibbing.


]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8740425 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400 218 full false Mindfulness in Recovery Mindfulness in Recovery In this short podcast, we talk about mindfulness in recovery, including a short grounding meditation.

]]> In this short podcast, we talk about mindfulness in recovery, including a short grounding meditation.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8673895 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0400 3434 full false Mind Matters: Mental Health in Recovery Mind Matters: Mental Health in Recovery One-third of people struggling with a substance use disorder also suffer from depression, and nearly 20% of Americans deal with some type of anxiety. Managing mental health is often a key to long-term recovery from addiction.

In Workit Health’s next free Community Event, host Olivia Penelle leads panelists in recovery in a discussion about the impact of mental health on their sobriety. The panelists are Michelle Yang MBA, an activist who has been featured in NBC News, CNN, InStyle; Dr. Kristine De Jesus, an author, entrepreneur, and activist who specializes in recovery, equity, and intersectionality; Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager at Tempest and creator of the Pandemic Mama podcast; and Geoff Vasile, a social worker who's worked in recovery and in batterer intervention & prevention planning. 

]]> One-third of people struggling with a substance use disorder also suffer from depression, and nearly 20% of Americans deal with some type of anxiety. Managing mental health is often a key to long-term recovery from addiction.

In Workit Health’s next free Community Event, host Olivia Penelle leads panelists in recovery in a discussion about the impact of mental health on their sobriety. The panelists are Michelle Yang MBA, an activist who has been featured in NBC News, CNN, InStyle; Dr. Kristine De Jesus, an author, entrepreneur, and activist who specializes in recovery, equity, and intersectionality; Irina Gonzalez, Content Marketing Manager at Tempest and creator of the Pandemic Mama podcast; and Geoff Vasile, a social worker who's worked in recovery and in batterer intervention & prevention planning. 

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8673884 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400 3589 full false LGBTQ+ Voices in Recovery LGBTQ+ Voices in Recovery Join author Sean Paul Mahoney, Tracy Murphy of LGBT Teetotaler, and Shauntelle Hammonds of Peter’s Place RVA for an interactive Zoom webinar discussing the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in recovery.

Hosted by Chris McMullen and Dom Cooper of Workit Health.

]]> Join author Sean Paul Mahoney, Tracy Murphy of LGBT Teetotaler, and Shauntelle Hammonds of Peter’s Place RVA for an interactive Zoom webinar discussing the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in recovery.

Hosted by Chris McMullen and Dom Cooper of Workit Health.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8673831 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400 3534 full false Black Voices in Recovery Black Voices in Recovery Chris Marshall of Sans Bar, Recovery Coach Nyla Christian, and Frederick Shegog of The Message join Workit Health counselor Chelsea Chang for a webinar and Q&A exploring recovery and race.

]]> Chris Marshall of Sans Bar, Recovery Coach Nyla Christian, and Frederick Shegog of The Message join Workit Health counselor Chelsea Chang for a webinar and Q&A exploring recovery and race.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8673821 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400 5506 full false Do These 7 Things to Support a Loved One on Suboxone Do These 7 Things to Support a Loved One on Suboxone How can you support your loved one on their mission to recover from opioid addiction with Suboxone treatment? You can listen to this episode: Do These 7 Things to Support a Loved One on Suboxone Treatment.


]]> How can you support your loved one on their mission to recover from opioid addiction with Suboxone treatment? You can listen to this episode: Do These 7 Things to Support a Loved One on Suboxone Treatment.


]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8212827 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0400 328 full false Common Fears About Getting Sober & How To Overcome Them Common Fears About Getting Sober & How To Overcome Them Fear is the biggest barrier to change, even if that change is for the better and will improve our lives. Listen to this episode to discover Common Fears About Getting Sober and How to Overcome Them.


]]> Fear is the biggest barrier to change, even if that change is for the better and will improve our lives. Listen to this episode to discover Common Fears About Getting Sober and How to Overcome Them.


]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8212779 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0400 446 full false Why People Drink Alone Why People Drink Alone Is drinking alone a red flag? This episode explores how to know when drinking alone has become a problem.

]]> Is drinking alone a red flag? This episode explores how to know when drinking alone has become a problem.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8210745 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400 329 full false How to Quit Drinking Without AA How to Quit Drinking Without AA Want to quit drinking without AA? Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is free, accessible, and simple. But it’s no longer the only house on the block. Listen to this episode to find lots of alternatives to recovery without AA.


]]> Want to quit drinking without AA? Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is free, accessible, and simple. But it’s no longer the only house on the block. Listen to this episode to find lots of alternatives to recovery without AA.


]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8205940 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0400 308 full false 6 Quick Facts About Drug and Alcohol Cravings 6 Quick Facts About Drug and Alcohol Cravings From sugar to caffeine to opioids, anyone who has quit an addictive substance understands how tough it is to get through cravings. Here are 6 Quick Facts to help you through your cravings. 


]]> From sugar to caffeine to opioids, anyone who has quit an addictive substance understands how tough it is to get through cravings. Here are 6 Quick Facts to help you through your cravings. 


]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8205853 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0400 222 full false CBT for Addiction CBT for Addiction Can CBT treat addiction? Listen to our episode,  How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help with Addiction?  to find out more. 

]]> Can CBT treat addiction? Listen to our episode,  How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help with Addiction?  to find out more. 

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8205809 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0400 265 full false 9 Alternatives to Rehab 9 Alternatives to Rehab Not ready for rehab but ready for change? Here are 9 alternatives to rehab. For more information and to access the resources mentioned, visit out blog, Alternatives to Rehab.





]]> Not ready for rehab but ready for change? Here are 9 alternatives to rehab. For more information and to access the resources mentioned, visit out blog, Alternatives to Rehab.





]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8205711 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0400 620 full false What is the Serenity Prayer & How Can it Help You Stay Calm? What is the Serenity Prayer & How Can it Help You Stay Calm? Want to know more about the roots of the serenity prayer, what it means, and how it can help you stay calm? Listen to this episode to learn more. You can also read the blog, What is the Serenity Prayer?

]]> Want to know more about the roots of the serenity prayer, what it means, and how it can help you stay calm? Listen to this episode to learn more. You can also read the blog, What is the Serenity Prayer?

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8197984 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0400 463 full false What Happens When You Get Sober, But Your Partner Doesn’t? What Happens When You Get Sober, But Your Partner Doesn’t? Sober Party of One? Curious how to learn to set healthy boundaries or just how to handle getting sober when your partner doesn't? Learn more in this episode, What Happens When You Get Sober, But Your Partner Doesn't.

]]> Sober Party of One? Curious how to learn to set healthy boundaries or just how to handle getting sober when your partner doesn't? Learn more in this episode, What Happens When You Get Sober, But Your Partner Doesn't.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8197885 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0400 401 full false 10 Ways to Manage Stress in Recovery 10 Ways to Manage Stress in Recovery How can you handle stressful times in addiction recovery without picking up a drink or a drug? Listen to our ten tips to manage stress. 


]]> How can you handle stressful times in addiction recovery without picking up a drink or a drug? Listen to our ten tips to manage stress. 


]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8197806 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0400 413 full false What Are the Side Effects of Naltrexone? What Are the Side Effects of Naltrexone? What are the Side Effects of Naltrexone?

Naltrexone is either taken daily in pill form or injected once a month as Vivitrol. For most people, the side effects of naltrexone are mild. They also usually diminish or go away completely as the body adjusts to the medication. 

]]> What are the Side Effects of Naltrexone?

Naltrexone is either taken daily in pill form or injected once a month as Vivitrol. For most people, the side effects of naltrexone are mild. They also usually diminish or go away completely as the body adjusts to the medication. 

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8077566 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0500 294 full false Could Your Hangxiety Be A Sign Of An Alcohol Problem? Could Your Hangxiety Be A Sign Of An Alcohol Problem? Could Your Hangxiety Be A Sign Of An Alcohol Problem?

There are various factors that come into play when someone experiences hangover anxiety or hangxiety. According to some experts, hangovers are actually small withdrawals from alcohol, including the anxiety component. For those who drink more heavily and suddenly try to stop, they would experience the same symptoms on a more intense level.

]]> Could Your Hangxiety Be A Sign Of An Alcohol Problem?

There are various factors that come into play when someone experiences hangover anxiety or hangxiety. According to some experts, hangovers are actually small withdrawals from alcohol, including the anxiety component. For those who drink more heavily and suddenly try to stop, they would experience the same symptoms on a more intense level.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8077510 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500 365 full false Supporting Your Loved One in Their Recovery Supporting Your Loved One in Their Recovery Supporting Your Loved One in Their Recovery

Dating someone in recovery may not always be easy but your soulmate may come to you in a variety of ways. These are a few tips that can help you become the best possible partner to someone who has suffered from addiction.

]]> Supporting Your Loved One in Their Recovery

Dating someone in recovery may not always be easy but your soulmate may come to you in a variety of ways. These are a few tips that can help you become the best possible partner to someone who has suffered from addiction.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8077179 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500 199 full false Naltrexone for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder Naltrexone for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder Naltrexone for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder

it’s important to understand that naltrexone and naloxone are, in fact, distinct chemicals with different uses. Naloxone is primarily used to reverse an opioid overdose, but it is also added in small amounts to some buprenorphine formulations, like Suboxone, in an attempt to deter misuse. It works fast and metabolizes quickly—so the effects will wear off within an hour (which is why people who have overdosed should remain under supervision after having naloxone administered). Naltrexone, on the other hand, has a distinctly different function. Though not an opioid like buprenorphine, it can completely block the euphoric and pain-relieving effects of opioids, helping to deter opioid misuse by erasing the ability of a user to get high. It begins working slower and is longer lasting, so it won’t help in an overdose, but can help to manage an opioid use disorder. And, unlike naloxone, naltrexone can also be used in the treatment of alcohol use disorders.

]]> Naltrexone for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder

it’s important to understand that naltrexone and naloxone are, in fact, distinct chemicals with different uses. Naloxone is primarily used to reverse an opioid overdose, but it is also added in small amounts to some buprenorphine formulations, like Suboxone, in an attempt to deter misuse. It works fast and metabolizes quickly—so the effects will wear off within an hour (which is why people who have overdosed should remain under supervision after having naloxone administered). Naltrexone, on the other hand, has a distinctly different function. Though not an opioid like buprenorphine, it can completely block the euphoric and pain-relieving effects of opioids, helping to deter opioid misuse by erasing the ability of a user to get high. It begins working slower and is longer lasting, so it won’t help in an overdose, but can help to manage an opioid use disorder. And, unlike naloxone, naltrexone can also be used in the treatment of alcohol use disorders.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8077113 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500 350 full false Finding Financial Sobriety Is The Next Step In Recovery Finding Financial Sobriety Is The Next Step In Recovery Finding Financial Sobriety Is The Next Step In Recovery

Financial sobriety is probably one of the harder elements of recovery to attain. For those of you who don’t know what it means, financial sobriety is a phrase that refers to gaining some control and manageability around our finances.



]]> Finding Financial Sobriety Is The Next Step In Recovery

Financial sobriety is probably one of the harder elements of recovery to attain. For those of you who don’t know what it means, financial sobriety is a phrase that refers to gaining some control and manageability around our finances.



]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8077003 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0500 417 full false The 1-Minute Trick to Stop Your Alcohol Cravings The 1-Minute Trick to Stop Your Alcohol Cravings The 1-Minute Trick to Stop Your Alcohol Cravings

Struggling with alcohol cravings? Try this 1-minute trick to combat them.

]]> The 1-Minute Trick to Stop Your Alcohol Cravings

Struggling with alcohol cravings? Try this 1-minute trick to combat them.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8071300 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0500 227 full false Weight Gain In Addiction Recovery Weight Gain In Addiction Recovery Weight Gain In Addiction Recovery

Gaining weight when we get sober is a rite of passage for many of us.

These extra pounds are often accompanied by guilt and shame. I was thinner when I drank four bottles of wine a day, I’d tell my sponsor when I was flummoxed by my insatiable appetite. This is the story I hear repeated by many women when they get sober.

]]> Weight Gain In Addiction Recovery

Gaining weight when we get sober is a rite of passage for many of us.

These extra pounds are often accompanied by guilt and shame. I was thinner when I drank four bottles of wine a day, I’d tell my sponsor when I was flummoxed by my insatiable appetite. This is the story I hear repeated by many women when they get sober.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8071266 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0500 288 full false What is the Sinclair Method? What is the Sinclair Method? What is the Sinclair Method?

The Sinclair Method is a form of medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder that uses the drug naltrexone to help you moderate or quit consuming alcohol.

]]> What is the Sinclair Method?

The Sinclair Method is a form of medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder that uses the drug naltrexone to help you moderate or quit consuming alcohol.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8071105 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0500 492 full false Can I Take Pain Pills While On Suboxone? Can I Take Pain Pills While On Suboxone? Can I Take Pain Pills While On Suboxone?

Just because you are taking Suboxone to treat an opioid addiction doesn’t mean that you have to suffer needlessly after surgery or injury.

]]> Can I Take Pain Pills While On Suboxone?

Just because you are taking Suboxone to treat an opioid addiction doesn’t mean that you have to suffer needlessly after surgery or injury.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8070745 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0500 344 full false Can You Smoke Pot on Suboxone? Can You Smoke Pot on Suboxone? Can You Smoke Pot on Suboxone?

As more and more states legalize or decriminalize marijuana, people in recovery from opioid addiction are wondering what that means for them. Is it okay to partake if you’re on buprenorphine? Ultimately, only you can answer that question for yourself.

]]> Can You Smoke Pot on Suboxone?

As more and more states legalize or decriminalize marijuana, people in recovery from opioid addiction are wondering what that means for them. Is it okay to partake if you’re on buprenorphine? Ultimately, only you can answer that question for yourself.

]]> Kali Buzzsprout-8069571 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0500 385 1 1 full false