What does it mean to be a man in today's world, especially when battling addiction? This episode of Positive Recovery MD dives into this very question with Dan Griffin, CEO & Lead Consultant of Griffin Recovery Enterprises. Hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, the conversation explores the unique challenges men face on their recovery journeys and how societal 'Man Rules' often hinder true healing.

Griffin, an internationally recognized author and thought leader, opens up about his own path to sobriety and the pivotal role of breaking free from traditional masculine norms. He shares practical advice on how men can foster healthier relationships and embrace a more conscious and intentional approach to life. Whether you're navigating your own recovery or supporting a loved one, Griffin's insights offer a fresh perspective on masculinity and personal growth.

Tune in for an engaging discussion that challenges old stereotypes and promotes a holistic view of well-being.

Dan Griffin joins Dr. Jason Powers to discuss masculinity, addiction recovery, and breaking 'Man Rules' on Positive Recovery MD.

Redefining Masculinity in Recovery: Dan Griffin's Insightful Journey

This week, we are speaking with Dan Griffin, CEO & Lead Consultant of Griffin Recovery Enterprises. Dan Griffin, M.A., is an internationally recognized author, thought leader, and expert on men’s relationships and masculinity. Dan’s work and life is dedicated to exploring and redefining what it means to be a man in the 21st century. Dan is dedicated to helping men be better men by understanding the impact of the Man Rules® on their lives and finding the success in their personal lives they are striving for in their professional lives.    Griffin’s book, A Man’s Way through Relationships, is the first book written specifically to help men create healthy relationships while navigating the challenges of the “Man Rules,” those ideas men internalize at very young ages about how to be real boys and men. Dan was honored to serve as a Senior Fellow at the world-renowned leader for treating addiction and trauma, The Meadows, from 2015 through 2017.  Griffin’s professional background includes over two decades in the mental health and addictions field. He is also the author of A Man’s Way through the Twelve Steps, the first trauma-informed book to take a holistic look at men’s sobriety. He co-authored Helping Men Recover, the first comprehensive gender-responsive and trauma-informed curriculum for addiction and mental health professionals. Griffin earned a Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Kansas where his graduate work was the first qualitative study centered on the social construction of masculinity in the culture of Alcoholics Anonymous. Dan grew up in the DC area and lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Nancy, and his daughter, Grace, and has been in long-term recovery from addiction since he graduated college in May of 1994.    Topics Discussed: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What it was like growing up in an alcoholic home </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Navigating emotions and sensitivity as a young boy into adulthood</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The parallels between sobriety and becoming a man</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Recognizing emotions and accepting our trauma to find true healing</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Being conscious men (and women) to move into authenticity </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The gift of recovery that never stops giving </li> </ul> Connect with Dan Griffin:   <ul> <li aria-level="1">Website: <a href= "https://dangriffin.com/">https://dangriffin.com</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/DanGriffinMA">https://www.facebook.com/DanGriffinMA</a>  </li> </ul> <ul> <li aria-level="1">LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordangriffin/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordangriffin/</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/authordgriffin">https://twitter.com/authordgriffin</a> </li> </ul>   Additional Resources:    <ul> <li aria-level="1">What Men Would Tell You..If We Weren't Too Busy Watching TV -  <a href="https://dangriffin.com/dans-books/">https://dangriffin.com/dans-books/</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li aria-level="1">A Man's Way through Relationships - <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Way-through-Relationships-Paperback/dp/B010EX58I6/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458234757&sr=1-4&keywords=A+Man%E2%80%99s+Way+through+Relationships%3A+Learning+to+Love+and+Be+Loved"> https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Way-through-Relationships-Paperback/dp/B010EX58I6/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458234757&sr=1-4&keywords=A+Man’s+Way+through+Relationships%3A+Learning+to+Love+and+Be+Loved</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li aria-level="1">A Man's Way through the Twelve Steps - <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/through-Twelve-Steps-Griffin-Paperback/dp/B00ZLWC7CG/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458236067&sr=1-4&keywords=a+mans+way+through+the+12+steps"> https://www.amazon.com/through-Twelve-Steps-Griffin-Paperback/dp/B00ZLWC7CG/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458236067&sr=1-4&keywords=a+mans+way+through+the+12+steps</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 compone

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This is the Positive Recovery MD podcast, 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 PositiveRecoveryMD.com 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.

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What does it mean to be a man in today's world, especially when battling addiction? This episode of Positive Recovery MD dives into this very question with Dan Griffin, CEO & Lead Consultant of Griffin Recovery Enterprises. Hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, the conversation explores the unique challenges men face on their recovery journeys and how societal 'Man Rules' often hinder true healing.Griffin, an internationally recognized author and thought leader, opens up about his own path to sobriety and the pivotal role of breaking free from traditional masculine norms. He shares practical advice on how men can foster healthier relationships and embrace a more conscious and intentional approach to life. Whether you're navigating your own recovery or supporting a loved one, Griffin's insights offer a fresh perspective on masculinity and personal growth.Tune in for an engaging discussion that challenges old stereotypes and promotes a holistic view of well-being.

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Dr. Jason Powers, MD

EPISODE 43: Helping Men Recover with Dan Griffin, M.A.

EPISODE 43: Helping Men Recover with Dan Griffin, M.A.

EPISODE 43: Helping Men Recover with Dan Griffin, M.A.

Tuesday 6th July 2021

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Redefining Masculinity in Recovery: Dan Griffin's Insightful Journey