Joseph Massy, Host
Joseph began his career in the corporate world working with Fortune 500 companies before the loss of a family member to addiction inspired him to enter the helping profession. Since making that transition, he has worked across the continuum of addiction treatment, including detoxification, inpatient, and outpatient settings, serving adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. In 2009, Joseph established his private practice, where he helps individuals and families navigate addiction, recovery, parenting challenges, anger management, and personal growth. A Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Certified Anger Resolution Therapist (CART), and Nurturing Parenting Program Facilitator, Joseph focuses on strengthening relationships, supporting families, and helping clients create meaningful and lasting change. He also serves as co-host of the Life Lived Better podcast and partners with Foundation 45, a nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention, addiction recovery, and mental health awareness.
Paula Heller Garland, Host
Paula has dedicated more than 30 years to addiction treatment, education, and professional development, with a career focused on preparing helping professionals and advancing the addiction counseling profession. She is a Principal Lecturer and Coordinator of the Addiction Studies Program at the University of North Texas, where she also supports the Recovery to Practice initiative and serves as Faculty Advisor for Eagle Peer Recovery. Her professional leadership has included serving as President of both the Dallas Chapter and Texas state board of the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP), as well as serving on the board of NAADAC, the National Association for Addiction Professionals. In recognition of her contributions to the field, Paula was inducted into the Texas Counselor Hall of Fame. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys traveling, cooking, writing, spending time with family, and spoiling the family dachshund.
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