
The Hanley Effect is a weekly addiction recovery and mental health podcast hosted by Dr. John Dyben, Chief Clinical Officer at Hanley Center, and Dr. Rachel Docekal, CEO of the Hanley Foundation.
This trauma-informed podcast explores substance use disorder (SUD), addiction treatment, neuroscience, co-occurring mental health disorders, overdose prevention, adolescent mental health, and long-term re... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 87 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

What happens when love crosses the line into enabling? How can families support a loved one struggling with addiction without unintentionally making the disease worse?
In this episode of The Hanley Effect, Dr. Rachel Docekal sits down with Matt Grac... more
Award-winning singer-songwriter, author, activist, and recovery advocate Judy Collins joins Dr. Rachel Docekal and special guest host Elizabeth Chance of the It's Bizzy Podcast for an inspiring conversation about addiction, recovery, grief, and hope.... more
In this episode of The Hanley Effect, hosts Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal welcome recovery advocate, certified coach, certified recovery specialist, and podcast host Elizabeth Chance for a candid conversation about addiction, recovery, person... more
What does it look like to build a full, adventurous life in recovery?
In this inspiring episode of The Hanley Effect, Dr. John Dyben and Dr. Rachel Docekal welcome Teresa Bergen, sober travel writer and author of Sober Travel Handbook, for a convers... more
Insightful, honest, and inspiring, The Hanley Effect delivers powerful conversations about addiction, recovery, and mental health. A must-listen for anyone seeking understanding, hope, or real-world perspective.
Such an amazing podcast! I’m happy that this is available for the community. It’s a great resource! Thank you for making this happen! I’ll be tuned in!
What I love about this podcast is the thoughtful approach to conversations through exploring real-world challenges that impact substance use; the discussions always feel authentic and meaningful. You can tell there’s a lot of care put into both the content and the guests, both the hosts do an excellent job at facilitating discussions with the guests.
Really enjoy this podcast. The conversations are thoughtful and real, and the guests bring great perspectives on addiction, mental health, and recovery. You can tell the hosts truly care about the people and topics they’re discussing.
The Hanley Effect is one of those rare podcasts that creates space for honest, meaningful conversation without rushing it or polishing away the truth. This show doesn’t just talk about impact, it creates it. If you’re looking for conversations that are real, compassionate, and actually stay with you after the episode ends, The Hanley Effect is absolutely worth your time.
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The show centers on addiction recovery, mental health, and trauma-informed care, featuring evidence-based conversations with clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and advocates. Episodes often explore treatment paradigms, prevention strategies, leadership in health organizations, and practical tools for families and professionals navigating recovery and stigma. A standout is how guests blend science with real-world impact—covering neuroscience, public safety, and community-based solutions—making it a solid resource for clinicians, educators, first responders, and leaders in behavioral health.
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Recent guests on The Hanley Effect Podcast include:
1. Matt Grace
2. Judy Collins
3. Elizabeth Chance
4. Teresa Bergen
5. Laurie Dhue
6. Amber Hollingsworth
7. Dr. Michael Barnes
8. John Paul Crimi
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