Imagine a life where addiction recovery isn't just about quitting, but about truly thriving. In this episode of Positive Recovery MD, Dr. Jason Powers chats with Dr. Joe Galati, a liver specialist with a deep passion for patient care. Raised in a family that valued good nutrition and strong family bonds, Dr. Galati brings a unique perspective to the conversation about addiction and recovery.

He shares his journey from Long Island to becoming a renowned expert in liver diseases and transplants in Texas. Dr. Galati dives into the physical and emotional aspects of addiction, emphasizing that progress, not perfection, is the key to healing. He offers practical tips on creating positive habits, such as linking them to existing routines, and highlights the importance of exercise and recreation for both body and mind. With his love for boxing and martial arts, Dr.

Galati illustrates how these activities can be transformative. He also shares valuable insights on eating for wellness, advocating for a diet that promotes health rather than illness. This episode is packed with hope, practical advice, and inspiring stories that will resonate with anyone on the path to recovery. Tune in to learn how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and well-being.

Join Dr. Jason Powers and Dr. Joe Galati on Positive Recovery MD as they discuss addiction recovery, liver health, and the power of positive habits.

Healing and Growth: Dr. Joe Galati on Addiction and Wellness

This week, Julie and I are speaking with Dr. Joe Galati, M.D. about alcohol addiction, liver transplants, and Dr. Galati’s passion for helping his patients find healing and recovery.    A native of Long Island, New York, Dr. Joe Galati was raised in a family where good nutrition and family were ways of life. Today, his practice, Liver Specialists of Texas and the Metabolic Liver Center (Fatty Liver Disease Clinic), is devoted to the care of patients with all facets of liver diseases, obesity, fatty liver, and related disorders.    He received his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University and attended St. George’s University School of Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Galati was an Intern and Resident in Internal Medicine at State University of New York Health Science Center-Brooklyn (formerly Downstate Medical Center)/Kings County Hospital Center, one of the premier teaching hospitals in the country. He remained an additional year in the department to assume responsibilities as the Chief Medical Resident in the Department of Medicine. He traveled to Omaha Nebraska to perform his gastroenterology and hepatology transplant fellowship at University of Nebraska.   Dr. Galati and his family came to Houston and the Texas Medical Center in 1994. Dr. Galati is a national and international speaker, and founder of Your Health First Education, a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide education and support to the public, raising awareness about liver disease, obesity, alcohol abuse, nutrition, disease screening, and early intervention.    Since 2003, Dr. Galati has created consumer-oriented radio programming on health and wellness, producing and hosting “Your Health First,” a one-hour radio program each weekend, heard on iHeart Radio’s 740 am KTRH. When he’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Galati is an avid photographer and is a board member of Entrepreneur’s Organization, supporting entrepreneurs in all corners of the world.   In our conversation, we explore the stigma(s) behind alcoholism and why ethicists believe there is no difference between healing various illnesses. Dr. Galati also shares with us the importance of eating healthy foods that fuel our bodies.    Topics Discussed:   <ul> <li aria-level="1">Why believing in yourself is essential to achieving your goals</li> </ul> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Balancing both physical and emotional healing within addiction </li> </ul> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Ethics around treating patients with various health issues</li> </ul> <ul> <li aria-level="1">The stigma around alcoholism and liver transplants</li> </ul>   <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Recognizing food as fuel for the body </li> </ul> Connect with Dr. Joe Galati: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Website: <a href= "https://drjoegalati.com/">https://drjoegalati.com</a> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/drjoegalati">https://www.facebook.com/drjoegalati</a> </li> </ul> Learn More About Dr. Galati’s Work:   <ul> <li aria-level="1">Eating Yourself Sick (book) <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Yourself-Sick-Obesity-Diabetes/dp/159932914X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525385765&sr=8-1&keywords=eating+yourself+sick"> https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Yourself-Sick-Obesity-Diabetes/dp/159932914X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525385765&sr=8-1&keywords=eating+yourself+sick</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Liver Specialists of Texas <a href= "https://www.texasliver.com/">https://www.texasliver.com</a> </li> </ul>   <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Entrepreneurs’ Organization <a href= "https://hub.eonetwork.org/">https://hub.eonetwork.org</a> </li> </ul>   Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Website: <a href= "https://www.positiverecoverymd.com/">https://www.positiverecoverymd.com</a> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Facebook Group: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032">https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032</a> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/">https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/</a> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/">https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/</a> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/</a></li> </ul>   Contact Positive Recovery Centers: If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Call: 877-476-2743</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Website: <a href= "https://positiverecovery.com/">https://positiverecovery.com</a> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Services: <a href= "https://positiverecovery.com/services/">https://positiverecovery.com/services/</a> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">FAQ: <a href="https://positiverecovery.com/faq/">https://positiverecovery.com/faq/</a> </li> </ul> --- About Positive Recovery MD Podcast: The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.    This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, recovery and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.    To join the community, visit <a href= "https://www.positiverecoverymd.com/">https://www.positiverecoverymd.com</a> to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners. About Positive Recovery Centers: Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network.    Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.   What is Positive Recovery? Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.    Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

EPISODE 36: Understanding the Physical and Emotional Aspect of Addiction with Dr. Joe Galati, M.D.

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Imagine a life where addiction recovery isn't just about quitting, but about truly thriving. In this episode of Positive Recovery MD, Dr. Jason Powers chats with Dr. Joe Galati, a liver specialist with a deep passion for patient care. Raised in a family that valued good nutrition and strong family bonds, Dr. Galati brings a unique perspective to the conversation about addiction and recovery.He shares his journey from Long Island to becoming a renowned expert in liver diseases and transplants in Texas. Dr. Galati dives into the physical and emotional aspects of addiction, emphasizing that progress, not perfection, is the key to healing. He offers practical tips on creating positive habits, such as linking them to existing routines, and highlights the importance of exercise and recreation for both body and mind. With his love for boxing and martial arts, Dr.Galati illustrates how these activities can be transformative. He also shares valuable insights on eating for wellness, advocating for a diet that promotes health rather than illness. This episode is packed with hope, practical advice, and inspiring stories that will resonate with anyone on the path to recovery. Tune in to learn how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and well-being.

Dr. Jason Powers, MD

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EPISODE 36: Understanding the Physical and Emotional Aspect of Addiction with Dr. Joe Galati, M.D.

EPISODE 36: Understanding the Physical and Emotional Aspect of Addiction with Dr. Joe Galati, M.D.

EPISODE 36: Understanding the Physical and Emotional Aspect of Addiction with Dr. Joe Galati, M.D.

Tuesday 30th March 2021

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