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AA Beyond Belief Podcast: Adoptees and Addiction

Does relinquishment and/or adoption make one more susceptible to addiction? Are they froms of trauma? What should relinquishees in recovery avoid, and what should they

June 6, 2020

Blue Mind and Relinquishees/ Adoptees

Q: What is Blue Mind? A; Blue Mind: A mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peace, unity, and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction with

April 15, 2020

Note: Social Distancing Equals CONNECTING During DISTANCING

No one has predicted this. No one. But we’ve all seen movies and read books, and it’s hard not to panic as real life starts

March 19, 2020

NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER: Solution-Focus vs Problem-Focus:
Build Resilience by Leveraging the Positive (not Emphasizing the Negative)

With all that’s going on in today’s world (as I write this the U.S. Federal Funds interest rate stands at 0%, U.S. and world financial

March 16, 2020

Collaboration with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Blue Mind Scientist, Advocate, and Practitioner

I’m honored to be collaborating with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols in leveraging Blue Mind science and practices to assist those in recovery from substance use

March 10, 2020

Blue Mind and Addiction Recovery

Q: What is Blue Mind? A; Blue Mind: A mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peace, unity, and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction with

March 9, 2020

You MUST be Happy!

One of the biggest lies about new-age spirituality and places that practice them (like some Social Media communities and some 12-step programs) is that we’re

March 2, 2020

Just Breathe…

I’m sure you’ve heard all about breathing and how it’s contributing to bringing back people’s sanity—especially those of us who have suffered from trauma, stress,

February 24, 2020

Adoption: Start with the Words

There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding adoption—the word and its meaning being the first one. What’s in the meaning of a word? One definition

February 19, 2020

You Are Not Alone

Having worked in addiction services for so many years, I know that one of the crucial aspects of solid recovery is how much support a

February 11, 2020

Adoptees in Recovery Meeting at Indiana Adoptee Network Conference – September 12 – 7:30 am

Adoptees in Recovery – Indiana Adoptee Network Conference – September 12, 7:30 am Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport 6089 Clarks Creek Rd, Plainfield,

February 5, 2020

Informed Consent: Recovery Should Be In Your Hands Too

One of the successful aspects of recovery is making the person with substance use disorder feel like they matter. Years of addiction can strip anyone

February 4, 2020

My Secular Sobriety Videocast/ Podcast

I was honored to be the guest today of John and Ben at My Secular Sobriety. The general topic was The World Post AA. Check

February 2, 2020

Official Book Review at OnlineBookClub.org: 4 out of 4 Stars

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of “Parallel Universes” by David B. Bohl.] Read the entire review at OnlineBookClub.org. Imagine from your very first memory,

January 30, 2020

Psychology Today Membership

Psychology Today verifies credentials and maintains a database of detailed listings for mental health professionals. Interested in finding out more about the services I offer?

January 29, 2020

The World Post-AA

Are you doomed to a relapse once you leave the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous? No. You are not. Trust me on this—I know of many

January 20, 2020

What’s in a Name?

As someone who mostly eschews labels, I am more and more perplexed by our ability to slap those things onto others and ourselves so eagerly—well

January 13, 2020

David B. Bohl Testimony in Favor of Wisconsin AB 579 which Provides Report of Adoption to Adult Adoptees

I had the honor today of providing testimony at the Wisconsin Senate Public Hearing on Assembly Bill 579, AB 579 will provide access for adult

January 9, 2020

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DAVID B. BOHL

Relinquishee, Adoptee, MPE
Author, Speaker.