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We're Out of Time

Richard Taite

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.

101 episodes

Why Getting Sober Isn’t Enough: Trauma, Culture & Recovery | J. Carlos Rivera 29 Sept 2026 · 48 min Getting sober can remove the drugs and alcohol. But what happens when the trauma underneath is still there? J. Carlos Rivera, founder of Generation Red Road, joins host Richard Ta…

Why You Don't Feel Good Enough | Self-Worth with Dr. Marisa Franco 22 Sept 2026 · 41 min Psychologist and NY Times bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco joins host Richard Taite to unpack the difference between self-worth and self-esteem — and why the people who need l…

Dr. Michael Gurian: Why Boys Are Struggling — The Male Brain, Screens & What Parents Can Do 15 Sept 2026 · 57 min Why are so many boys growing up anxious, isolated and disconnected—and are we waiting too long to ask what went wrong? Richard Taite sits down with Dr. Michael Gurian, who has spe…

Lindsay Clancy Case: The Warning Signs of Postpartum Psychosis | Dr. Blair Steele & Dr. Kenneth Spielvogel 8 Sept 2026 · 57 min A mistrial. A national conversation. And two doctors ready to explain what postpartum psychosis actually is. This week, host Richard Taite sits down with two experts from Carrara…

Lighthouse Parenting: Raising Resilient Kids | Dr. Ken Ginsburg 1 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 7 min Every parent thinks they're protecting their kid, until one day they realize they're not. Pediatrician Dr. Ken Ginsburg joins Richard Taite to unpack "lighthouse parenting," the b…

Stephan Speaks: Why You Keep Choosing the Wrong Person, and How to Stop 25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 17 min Relationship coach Stephan Speaks joins Richard Taite to explain why healing, not chemistry, is what makes love last, and why so many of us keep choosing the wrong partner. Stepha…

What We're Still Getting Wrong About Addiction | Dr. Jonathan Avery 18 Aug 2026 · 60 min What if we've been approaching addiction treatment all wrong? Richard Taite sits down with Dr. Jonathan Avery, Vice Chair for Addiction Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and Me…

CDC Foundation's Fight Against Overdose Deaths | We're Out of Time 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 4 min Overdose deaths have touched nearly every community in America — and this episode, released for Overdose Awareness Month, brings on two women working from inside the system to cha…

Wanting vs Liking: Why Addiction Isn't About Pleasure | Dr. Kent Berridge 4 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 1 min Dr. Kent Berridge spent 40 years at the University of Michigan asking why people keep chasing things that stopped making them happy. He's the neuroscientist who discovered that do…

The Green Beret Who Lost His Leg and Returned to Combat | Nick Lavery 28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 11 min Some people survive adversity. Nick Lavery went back for more. Richard Taite sits down with Chief Warrant Officer Nick Lavery, an active-duty Green Beret, Silver Star recipient, a…

The Stepfamily Roadmap Nobody Gave You | Dr. Patricia Papernow 21 Jul 2026 · 51 min Nobody warns you how hard stepfamily life really is. And almost nobody teaches you how to do it well. Richard Taite sits down with Dr. Patricia Papernow, one of the world's leadin…

Ethiopian, Israeli, American — One Woman's Story | Tali Aynalem 14 Jul 2026 · 50 min What does it mean to be Ethiopian, Israeli, and American — all at once? Richard Taite sits down with Tali Aynalem, a former IDF soldier, Ethiopian Israeli American writer, and soc…

Perfectly Hidden Depression Explained | Dr. Margaret Rutherford 7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 4 min What if you looked completely successful on the outside—but were silently suffering on the inside? Clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker Dr. Margaret Rutherf…

Why Childhood Trauma Isn't Your Fault | Dr. Alex Howard 1 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 11 min On this episode of We're Out of Time, host Richard Taite sits down with Dr. Alex Howard, internationally recognized trauma therapist, author, and founder of the Optimum Health Cli…

Dr. Mark Gold: Can GLP-1s Help Treat Addiction? The Science Behind Cravings & Recovery 23 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 7 min Could medications originally developed for diabetes and weight loss help transform addiction treatment? In this episode of We’re Out of Time, host Richard Taite sits down with add…

Maia Szalavitz: Addiction Isn't About Drugs. It's About Pain 16 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 5 min What actually helps people recover from addiction?In this powerful episode of We're Out of Time, Richard Taite sits down with NY Times bestselling author, journalist, and leading…

Dr. Daniel Siegel: Mental Health, Connection & AI | Guest Co-Host Patricia Freebery, LMFT 9 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 10 min On this episode of We're Out of Time, host Richard Taite and guest co-host Patricia Freebery, LMFT, Executive Clinical of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa, sits down with renowned…

Army Veteran Toni Lavery: Resilience, Vision Loss & Service 2 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 7 min On this episode of We’re Out of Time, US Army veteran Toni Lavery joins host Richard Taite to discuss her journey through military service, motherhood, and a life-changing health…

Dr. Drew Ramsey: Why Mental Health Starts with Brain Health 26 May 2026 · 42 min In this episode of We’re Out Of Time, we sit down with Dr. Drew Ramsey — psychiatrist, mental health advocate, and leading voice in nutritional psychiatry — to unpack what’s reall…

Dr. Bruce Perry: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Your Entire Life 19 May 2026 · 1 hr 19 min In this episode of We’re Out Of Time, Richard Taite sits down with world-renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Bruce Perry for a powerful conversation about childhood traum…

Pressure Is A Privilege: Dr. Mark Aoyagi On Mental Strength, 'Flow' & Why Elite Performers Struggle 12 May 2026 · 53 min On this episode of We’re Out Of Time, Richard Taite sits down with sports and performance psychologist Dr. Mark Aoyagi to explore what truly separates elite performers from everyo…

Sonia Kahlon: From High-Functioning Drinking to Sobriety 5 May 2026 · 58 min On this episode of We’re Out of Time, Sonia Kahlon — co-host of Sisters in Sobriety — shares her journey from high-achieving orthodontist to living alcohol-free. What started as “…

Sharukh Pithawalla on the Dark Side of Viral Fame 23 Apr 2026 · 20 min In this episode of We’re Out Of Time, host Richard Taite sits down with creator and DJ Shahrukh Pithawalla to pull back the curtain on the modern creator economy. They dive deep i…

Jheri South: ADHD, RSD & Emotional Dysregulation in Relationships, Parenting & Addiction 14 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 11 min On this episode of We’re Out of Time, host Richard Taite is joined by ADHD coach and advocate Jheri South to break down how ADHD shows up far beyond attention and focus. Jheri exp…

Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky: Why You Don’t Feel Loved (Even When You Are) 7 Apr 2026 · 50 min On this episode of We’re Out Of Time, Richard Taite sits down with world-renowned happiness expert Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky to break down the biggest myths about happiness—and why so…

From Marine to Actor: Maurice P. Kerry on PTSD, Betrayal & Starting Over 3 Apr 2026 · 45 min On this episode of We’re Out Of Time, host Richard Taite sits down with actor and decorated Marine veteran Maurice P. Kerry for a raw and deeply personal conversation about surviv…

Why Your Emotional Wounds Are Slowly Destroying You — Dr. Guy Winch on Rejection, Loneliness & Healing 24 Mar 2026 · 53 min On this episode of We're Out Of Time, Richard Taite sits down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Guy Winch to explore why emotional pain is one of the most overlooked —…

Margaret Cho Gets Real on Addiction, Sobriety & the Dark Side of Comedy 17 Mar 2026 · 36 min On this episode of We’re Out Of Time, Richard Taite sits down with legendary comedian, actor, and activist Margaret Cho for a raw and unfiltered conversation about addiction, rela…

The First COVID Patient in Burbank: Gregg Garfield’s Fight to Survive 10 Mar 2026 · 35 min On this episode of We’re Out Of Time, host Richard Taite sits down with COVID survivor Gregg Garfield to share one of the most extraordinary survival stories from the early days o…

Dr. Daniel Hai on Healing Beyond Labels: Connection Over Diagnosis 3 Mar 2026 · 42 min On this episode of We’re Out Of Time, clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Daniel Hai joins host Richard Taite for a powerful, unfiltered conversation on trauma, addiction, neuroplastic…