In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Mike Barnes sits down with David Whitesock—CEO of Commonly Well and pioneer in behavioral health analytics—to explore a groundbreaking approach to measuring recovery and resilience for individuals and families navigating addiction.

David shares how recovery capital isn't just a theory—it's measurable. Through personal, social, and cultural lenses, the Recovery Capital Index helps individuals (and their families) see tangible progress, even when it doesn’t feel like progress. They discuss why outcomes matter, how families experience their own recovery, and the dangerous limitations of only focusing on the “identified patient.”

Whether you're a provider, family member, or simply curious about how we define and measure healing, this episode delivers a fresh, human-centered, and data-backed lens on recovery.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Mike Barnes sits down with experiential therapist Brennon Moore to explore why traditional talk therapy sometimes falls short in trauma recovery—and what actually works instead. From breathwork to parts work, psychodrama to IFS, Brennon breaks down the experiential approaches that help people feel their way toward healing.

Whether you’re a family member, clinician, or just curious about what “real” trauma healing can look like, this episode is a deep dive into what’s possible when therapy moves beyond the story and into the body.

Visit Brennon's website: https://www.brennonpatrickmoore.com/

Visit Dr. Barnes' website: https://drmikebarnes.com/

This week, Dr. Mike Barnes welcomes longtime friend and tech-forward recovery expert Steve Millette, founder of Climb LLC and partner at LifeLab Studios. Together, they dive into the evolution of virtual family programming, weaving together personal anecdotes, clinical wisdom, and an inspiring look at how technology is revolutionizing support for families navigating addiction and trauma.

🚀 From their early days at CEDAR to the cutting-edge design of the Michael Barnes Family Institute app, Mike and Steve discuss:

• Why virtual doesn’t mean lesser, especially when it comes to accessibility
• How storytelling and community fuel healing (and yes, even from across state lines!)
• Why older generations are surprisingly tech-savvy when the content is life-changing
• What it means to treat family members as clients, not just support characters
• And how chronic disease models of care are reframing the recovery journey

Whether you're a family member searching for hope or a clinician curious about new models, this episode is a must-listen.

🧠 Insightful. 📲 Tech-savvy. ❤️ Heartfelt. Click play—you just might find your story in someone else’s.