Every Brain Matters

Climbers Family Support Meetings - Saturdays
2025-09-27 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-15 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) and 6 more dates | Climbers with Joe Parker
Joe Parker leads this online family support group where participants learn family recovery tools that empower them to take the next step to help them navigate through a loved one’s marijuana addiction, psychosis, hyperemesis, and other destructive behaviors. Whether families decide to take small steps or hike the mountain, each step counts and can positively impact their families’ relationships and health. These are open cross-talking meetings where people can ask questions and share ideas. We will focus on a different recovery topic each week.
This is a free meeting for everyone. A donation is NOT required to attend, but if you can help us compensate Joe for his professional expertise and time, please consider a donation of $20.00 per person or $35.00 per family. Donations can be made on our website or at everybrainmatters.org/donate/.
Join us every Saturday from 10:30 am to noon central time zone.
REGISTER AT THIS LINK. Please note this is a different registration than the Wednesday Climbers meeting.

Climbers Family Support Group
2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:30
A professional counselor leads this weekly online support group for families affected by a loved one’s marijuana use. Participants learn recovery tools that empower them to take the next step while navigating through marijuana addiction, psychosis, hyperemesis, self-harm, or other destructive behaviors. Whether families decide to take small steps or hike the mountain, each step counts and can positively impact their families’ relationships and health.
In the world of recovery, families learn the 3 C’s about the disease of addiction.
We didn’t cause it.
We can’t control it.
And we can’t cure it.
In the Every Brain Matters Climbers meeting, we talk about a 4th C. How do we contribute to it positively or negatively? It’s difficult for families to know what that means, so by discussing these situations, we gain clarity on the best response for our families.
We encourage each family member to work on their own recovery program. We allow cross-talking to share ideas, experiences, strength, and hope. Every family makes their own decisions and heals at their own pace. We respect the feelings and privacy of those attending our meetings.
We ask for a donation to compensate for the professional expertise and time we provide, but this is not a requirement to attend. The suggested donation is $20.00 per person or $35.00 per family. Join us every Wednesday at 7 pm central time zone.

LINK TO REGISTER
Meeting ID: 827 4437 2483
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Every Brain Matters Monthly Speakers Meeting- Cynthia-Portugal
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom Meeting
In this new era of industrialized THC, families need support and hope. Please join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for messages of healing from the impacts of marijuana and the expanding drug crisis. There will be a Q&A at the end of each meeting. This meeting may be recorded at the presenter’s discretion.
This month we feature Cynthia Portugal.
“I am a certified life coach who provides coaching and consulting services online via zoom to parents and family members whose lives have been turned upside down trying to help their loved one with a mental illness, a psychotic disorder, substance / process addiction, learning differences, or other life altering events.
Having personally lived through countless crises and similar struggles with my own three children, I aim to empower parents and family members through my four cornerstones of coaching. (1) Self Care, (2) Self Compassion, (3) What’s Lost, What’s Left, What’s Possible, (4) Re-engagement in Life.
Together we will discover ways you can be there for your child or loved one, and assist him/her with optimum effort while still maintaining a healthy mind, body, and meaningful relationships, while pursuing your goals, and learning to re-engage in life.
I am also NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Senior Fitness Specialist, AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor, Certified Silver Sneakers & Enhance Fitness Instructor, Schwinn Spin Instructor, as well as a Health & Wellness Coach.
In addition to my Stronger Together Coaching services, I offer personal training and fitness services via my business, “Spin with Cyn”. I created “Club Stay Strong”, a live online fitness class with an extensive online video library that is accessible 24/7.”
Register for this meeting at this link. Once registered, you will be sent a Zoom link to join the meeting that you can save to your calendar. You will not be required to register again if you have already registered for a previous Speakers Meeting. If you have any questions, please email us at info@everybrainmatters.org.
This meeting is free, but donations are welcome to increase our effort to support and advocate for families impacted by industrialized marijuana.
Link To Register
Meeting ID: 872 9417 0134
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Climbers Family Support Group - Wednesdays
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:30

Every Brain Matters Monthly Speakers Meeting - Bryn Spejcher
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom Meeting
In this new era of industrialized THC, families need support and hope. Please join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for messages of healing from the impacts of marijuana and the expanding drug crisis. There will be a Q&A at the end of each meeting. This meeting may be recorded at the presenter’s discretion.
This month we feature Bryn Spejcher.
One evening in Thousand Oaks, California, life took a devastating turn for Bryn shortly after she began her career as a Doctor of Audiology at UCLA. Bryn experimented with cannabis legally, unaware of the potential risks or dangers. Unbeknownst to her, she was pressured into taking a ‘large dose’ of highly potent THC, which triggered a rapid descent into severe psychosis. In her altered state, her perception of reality became dangerously distorted, and intense hallucinations drove her actions unconsciously.
In a psychotic state, Bryn experienced a loss of touch with reality and overwhelming fear, which led to harm being inflicted upon them both. When the police arrived, Bryn was unable to comprehend or follow their commands, as she was responding only to the voices in her head and experiencing hallucinations.
The court later ruled the incident as involuntary manslaughter, acknowledging that cannabis-induced psychosis (CIP) was the only cause of this heartbreaking event.
Register for this meeting at this link. Once registered, you will be sent a Zoom link to join the meeting that you can save to your calendar. You will not be required to register again if you have already registered for a previous Speakers Meeting. If you have any questions, please email us at info@everybrainmatters.org.
This meeting is free, but donations are welcome to increase our effort to support and advocate for families impacted by industrialized marijuana.
Link To Register
Meeting ID: 872 9417 0134
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Every Brain Matters Monthly Speakers Meeting - Mary M.
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom Meeting
In this new era of industrialized THC, families need support and hope. Please join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for messages of healing from the impacts of marijuana and the expanding drug crisis. There will be a Q&A at the end of each meeting. This meeting may be recorded at the presenter’s discretion.
This month, we feature Mary M.
Mary will share her experience, strength, and hope regarding her healing journey from the challenges cannabis has brought to her family. She lives day by day, allowing her faith in God to manage the difficulties that arise from her son’s cannabis addiction and psychosis. Mary acknowledges that many days are tough, as she struggles with the knowledge that her son is not well and homeless. However, she always remains hopeful for his recovery and believes it is important to share with other families how she has survived and will continue to persevere, no matter what each day may bring.
Register for this meeting at this link. Once registered, you will be sent a Zoom link to join the meeting that you can save to your calendar. You will not be required to register again if you have already registered for a previous Speakers Meeting. If you have any questions, please email us at info@everybrainmatters.org.
This meeting is free, but donations are welcome to increase our effort to support and advocate for families impacted by industrialized marijuana.
Link To Register
Meeting ID: 872 9417 0134
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Climbers Family Support Meetings - Saturdays
2026-01-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Climbers with Joe Parker
A licensed professional counselor leads this weekly online support group for families impacted by a loved one’s marijuana use. This is a safe, compassionate space where families learn practical recovery tools and gain support as they navigate challenges such as marijuana addiction, psychosis, hyperemesis, self-harm, or other harmful behaviors.
Whether your family is taking its first small step or feels like you’re climbing a steep mountain, every step matters. Each one can help restore connection, strengthen relationships, and improve overall family health.
In recovery, families often learn the 3 C’s of addiction:• We didn’t cause it.• We can’t control it.• We can’t cure it.
At the Every Brain Matters Climbers Meeting, we also explore a hopeful 4th C:How can we contribute in ways that support healing rather than harm?Through guided discussion and shared experiences, families gain clarity, confidence, and insight into healthier responses and boundaries.
We encourage each family member to focus on their own recovery journey, while allowing respectful cross-talk to share ideas, experiences, strength, and hope. Every family heals at their own pace, makes their own choices, and is met with respect, empathy, and confidentiality.
A donation is appreciated to help support the professional expertise and time provided, but no one is turned away due to financial limitations.Suggested donation: $20 per person or $35 per family. A donation is NOT required to attend
🗓 Saturdays at 10:30 AM (Central Time)
Join us here:LINK TO REGISTER
Meeting ID: 846 5132 8592Passcode: [REDACTED]

Climbers Family Support Group - Wednesdays
2026-01-07 19:00 - 20:30
A licensed professional counselor leads this weekly online support group for families impacted by a loved one’s marijuana use. This is a safe, compassionate space where families learn practical recovery tools and gain support as they navigate challenges such as marijuana addiction, psychosis, hyperemesis, self-harm, or other harmful behaviors.
Whether your family is taking its first small step or feels like you’re climbing a steep mountain, every step matters. Each one can help restore connection, strengthen relationships, and improve overall family health.
In recovery, families often learn the 3 C’s of addiction:• We didn’t cause it.• We can’t control it.• We can’t cure it.
At the Every Brain Matters Climbers Meeting, we also explore a hopeful 4th C:How can we contribute in ways that support healing rather than harm?Through guided discussion and shared experiences, families gain clarity, confidence, and insight into healthier responses and boundaries.
We encourage each family member to focus on their own recovery journey, while allowing respectful cross-talk to share ideas, experiences, strength, and hope. Every family heals at their own pace, makes their own choices, and is met with respect, empathy, and confidentiality.
A donation is appreciated to help support the professional expertise and time provided, but no one is turned away due to financial limitations.Suggested donation: $20 per person or $35 per family. A donation is NOT required to attend
🗓 Wednesdays at 7:00 PM (Central Time)
Join us here:LINK TO REGISTER
Meeting ID: 827 4437 2483Passcode: [REDACTED]

Monthly Speakers Meeting- Katie
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom Meeting
In this new era of commerical THC, families need support and hope. Please join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for messages of healing from the impacts of marijuana and the expanding drug crisis. There will be a Q&A at the end of each meeting. This meeting may be recorded at the presenter’s discretion.
This month Katie will share her story. She states:
“Everything was alright until the day something snapped. One moment, I was feeling ecstatic and inspired, even poetic; the next, a horrifying fear began to siphon into my being. This fear arrested me, directed me, and quickly took me captive. I started living in a nightmarish, dystopian narrative tailored precisely to me. This was Cannabis-Induced Psychosis.
After over 2 years clean of marijuana, I am finally seeing the results of abstinence, recovery, and healing. The nightmare is now safely a memory, but it was an experience I would not wish on any soul. Please allow me to continue my healing journey by sharing my experience. I have gone from smoking marijuana alcoholically, “any time my eyes were open,” to sobriety and service. Awareness is key, and if sharing my story is at all helpful in alleviating suffering, I am grateful to be part of it.”
Register for this meeting at this link. Once registered, you will be sent a Zoom link to join the meeting that you can save to your calendar. You will not be required to register again if you have already registered for a previous Speakers Meeting. If you have any questions, please email us at info@everybrainmatters.org.
This meeting is free, but donations are welcome to increase our effort to support and advocate for families impacted by industrialized marijuana.
Link To Register
Meeting ID: 872 9417 0134
Passcode: [REDACTED]
