Dr. G and Evelyn Higgins, MD, discuss the physiology, biomarkers, and the genetic coding of addiction found in the individual. Dr. Higgins is an international expert in the epidemiology of substance use disorders, process addictions, and mental health conditions. She is a graduate of the State University of New York with postgraduate studies at Harvard Medical School in Body, Mind, and Spirit medicine with an emphasis on resiliency. A Diplomate in Addiction and Compulsive Disorders, she is also a member of the Pharmacogene Variation Consortium, is a Certified Addiction Professional and a Diplomate of the American Board of Disability specializing in pain management. Dr. Higgins’ work with addictions and primary mental health conditions led her to invent the patent-pending custom genetic panel utilized exclusively by her companies Wired For Addiction® and the Neurotransmitter Reset Program®.   In 1996, Dr. Higgins was selected as a community hero and bestowed the privilege of being an Olympic flame torchbearer, and she served as the official team doctor for the 1996 Somali Olympic team. Dr. Higgins has broadcasted on both public and commercial radio, and is the host of The Dr. Evelyn Higgins Show, a nationally syndicated radio program. She is the recipient of the prestigious Gracie Award for Outstanding Lifestyle programming, and was a finalist in the 2009 New York Radio Festival. With a heart for philanthropy, Dr. Higgins was the Executive Director of MMUUSA, a global NGO originally based in Tanzania, Africa, later donating her time to Jupiter Medical Center as a member of the Women’s Health Advisory Council, as well as a board member of Veterans Resource Services. Dr. Higgins has authored several books, including her latest, The Dr. Higgins Guide to Health & Wellness, along with The Mystery of Happiness: A Step By Step Journal of Gratitude. She frequently presents her recognized philosophy, “Prescription for Life,” when she lectures on various health and wellness topics. Her upcoming book, Three Meetings, was the result of a 534-mile trek from southern France through the Pyrenees Mountains, and across the entire country of Spain. Learn more about Dr. Higgins at https://doctorhiggins.com.

Dr. G analyzes the intense themes on full display in the Aaron Sorkin Oscar nominated film Being The Ricardos. Join Dr. G as he explores the scrutiny and pressure Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz faced as a Hollywood power couple dealing with anxiety over headlines, taboos and betrayal. For more analysis of your favorite #TV and film content, check out Dr. G on BEOND.TV.

Dr. G welcomes The Go-Go's guitarist Jane Wiedlin to the show! Jane talks about her personal journey with mental health, addiction and skyrocketing to fame in the 80's. Trigger warning: discussion of suicide. If you are struggling, The National Suicide hotline is available 24/7 at 800-273-8255. Congratulations to Jane and all The Go-Go's for their induction into the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! More stories and interviews on beond.tv and on our free Roku and Amazon FireTV apps.

Dr. G and his favorite patient, Sammie, break down the stigma of mental health in this short form satire “The Doc and The Dog”. In this episode, Sammie visits Dr. G for help with her anger issues. What are you doing this week to help with your own mental health? More Dr. G: Engaging Minds on beond.tv, Roku and Amazon FireTV.

Can you tell a joke? Is there a right way to tell a joke? Dr. G tries to retell an old Buddy Hackett joke on Lisa Lampanelli and well.....you'll just have to watch to see how it's received!

Heroes In Sobriety: Jayson Williams, former NBA All-Star, has risen above a life of addiction and trauma to become an All-Star in recovery through his extreme sports program REBOUND.