Episode 176 - Tony Crescenzo-Intelligent Waves and Recovery
Episode 176 - Tony Crescenzo-Intelligent Waves and Recovery

Recovery Is Possible

Mike Van Meter talks with Tony Crescenzo about the intersection of recovery, resilience, and leadership. Tony shares his journey and innovative approaches to mental health challenges faced by veterans and first responders.

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Recovery Is Possible

Michael Van Meter

Michael has seen first-hand the devastating effects of addiction on the public, his profession, and himself. Michael began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy. After eight years, he became a Corrections Officer, Washington DC Police Officer, and then FBI Agent. In 2010, Michael became an instructor at the FBI Academy. In 2013, he created a course titled “Leading At-Risk Employees” geared toward Police Executives to help them understand alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, PTSD, suicide, and domestic violence as it relates to policies and procedures for their agencies worldwide. In 2019, Michael retired from the FBI but his passion for helping others continued. In August 2022, he graduated with a Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He currently works full-time as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a large nonprofit hospital. Pulling from his personal and professional experience, Michael shares his thoughts on this sensitive, complex, and controversial subject.

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Tony Crescenzo: Leadership and Recovery Beyond the Battlefield

Episode Overview

Recovery is achievable through innovative methods.
Trauma and addiction have neurological similarities.
Neuroacoustic technology aids in mental health recovery.
Leadership plays a key role in veteran care.
Resilience can be built through cognitive enhancement.

“"Recovery is possible. It may not be possible in the way you're thinking, but it's possible."”

Ever wondered what it takes to reclaim your identity after military service? Join Mike Van Meter as he chats with Tony Crescenzo, President and CEO of Intelligent Waves, about the powerful intersection of recovery, resilience, and leadership. Tony opens up about his journey from the Marine Corps to becoming a leader in veteran care, highlighting the mental health challenges veterans and first responders face. He passionately discusses the need for innovative recovery solutions that go beyond traditional methods.

Through engaging anecdotes, Tony reveals how trauma and PTSD can mirror addiction, and how his company, Peak Neuro, is breaking new ground with neuroacoustic technology. This episode offers a fresh perspective on how cognitive enhancement can aid in recovery, providing hope for those seeking alternative paths to healing. So, are you ready to explore new ways to boost resilience and mental health?

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