WE'RE OUT OF TIME
CLIFFSIDE MALIBU AND CARRARA TREATMENT WELLNESS & SPA
Impact on Families
& Friends
Shine a spotlight on the ripple effects of addiction on the familial and social networks of individuals struggling with substance use disorder. Discuss the emotional, financial, and relational tolls experienced by loved ones, and provide practical guidance and support for navigating these challenges while prioritizing self-care and boundary-setting.
Understanding
Addiction
Delve into the science behind addiction, exploring the neurological mechanisms that drive substance dependence and the psychological factors that contribute to its development. Discuss common misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding addiction, aiming to foster empathy and dispel stigma.
Prevention
& Advocacy
Equip listeners with actionable strategies for prevention, emphasizing the importance of education, early intervention, and community support in mitigating the prevalence and severity of addiction. Explore advocacy initiatives aimed at improving access to treatment, reducing barriers to recovery, and promoting policies that prioritize public health and harm reduction.
Treatment
Options
Explore a diverse array of treatment modalities, from traditional approaches like therapy and medication-assisted treatment to holistic methods such as mindfulness practices and alternative therapies. Highlight success stories and innovative interventions, empowering listeners with knowledge to make informed decisions about their own or their loved one's journey to recovery.
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EPISODES
This is home of the “We’re Out Of Time” podcast where dives into the issues America can’t afford to ignore—from the fentanyl crisis and mental health to parenting, resilience, and hope. Hosted by addiction recovery expert Richard Taite, this podcast cuts through the noise with raw truth, real stories, and life-saving conversations. From former addicts and wellness experts to celebrities, athletes, musicians, and influencers, we ask the questions no one else will—educating, empowering, and demanding answers before it’s too late.
On this episode of We’re Out Of Time, host Richard Taite sits down with Mike Bayer for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, long-term sobriety, relapse, and redemption. Mike opens up about growing up in Orange County, excelling in high school basketball, and how early struggles with mental health led to substance use. After heading to New York to play basketball at Fordham University, his partying escalated and ultimately landed him in treatment at just 22 years old.
Richard shares how his own sobriety journey led him to open a treatment center, setting the stage for Mike to walk through his path to recovery and purpose. Mike details his rise in the recovery space, including becoming a New York Times bestselling author with the help of Dr. Phil, who later mentored him for four years and helped launch his media career.
The conversation takes a powerful turn as Mike reveals relapsing after 19 years of sobriety due to a medication prescribed by a doctor—an experience that deeply reshaped his understanding of recovery. He reflects on what relapse after long-term sobriety taught him, the emotional toll it took, and why humility and honesty remain essential to sustained recovery.
The episode closes with raw discussions on freedom, identity, and compassion, including Mike’s belief that he is no better than anyone else and his decision to help an assistant who is now serving four years in prison—highlighting the complexities of service, boundaries, and humanity in the recovery world.