#131 – Ask the Expert – Dr. Brad Reedy
Wilderness Therapy with Evoke’s Executive Clinical Director
Dr. Brad Reedy is the Owner & Executive Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs where wilderness therapy is provided. He has a BS in Family Science and an MS and PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Dr. Reedy’s research and clinical experience includes parenting issues, family trauma, treatment with sexual abuse victims, domestically violent offenders, adults/adolescents with substance abuse issues, eating disordered patients, sexual perpetrators, attachment issues, developmental psychology, and children suffering with grief and loss.
He has authored two books – The Journey of the Heroic Parent: Your Child’s Struggle and the Road Home and The Audacity to Be You: Learning to Love Your Horrible, Rotten Self.
Born and raised in Orange County, California, the middle of three boys, Dr. Reedy was raised by his mother. He grew up surfing, listening to Bob Dylan, and causing his mom a great deal of grief. Today, Dr. Reedy is married and has four children. He is an avid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Angels and can be easily engaged in a debate on any sports-related topic.
Additional Information
Episode Resources
- The Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller | Available on Amazon
- Al-Anon | al-anon.org
- Families Anonymous | www.familiesanonymous.orgmous.org
- Co-Dependents Anonymous | coda.org
- Adult Children of Alcoholics | adultchildren.org
Connect with Dr. Brad Reedy
- Dr. Brad’s Website | drbradreedy.com
- Evoke’s Website | evoketherapy.com
Connect with The Courage to Change
- Podcast Website | lionrock.life/couragetochangepodcast
- Podcast Instagram | @couragetochange_podcast
- Podcast Facebook | @thecouragetochangepodcast
- Podcast Email | podcast@lionrock.life
- YouTube | The Courage to Change Playlist
Lionrock Resources
- Lionrock Life Mobile App | lionrock.life/mobile-app
- Support Group Meeting Schedule | lionrock.life/meetings
Ashley Jo is one of the producers of The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast team. With over a decade of experience working with C-level executives and directing corporate training events, she brings extensive production experience to Lionrock. In early 2020, she made a significant career change and stepped into the realm of podcasting.
Her recovery experience includes substance abuse, codependency, grief and loss, and sexual assault and trauma. Ashley Jo enjoys supporting others in recovery by connecting with people and being a leader. She shared her story in Season 3, Episode 92 of The Courage to Change.