Every Brain Matters

Every Brain Matters Monthly Speakers Meeting- Cynthia-Portugal
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 Meetings - Saturdays
2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-27 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-16 10:30 - 12:00 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, 2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 and 4 more dates
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
2025-09-10 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 will be recorded and published later, with the speaker’s identity protected. Participants may only attend if they respect the speaker’s anonymity.
Alex will speak about his recovery form cannbis use disorder and cannabis-induced psychosis.
Hi, I’m Alex, and I went through psychosis as a daily marijuana user. I am here to share my story, hoping to educate those who still use and show support to those who have been through similar struggles. I have been going to Narcotics Anonymous meetings as well as Mar-Anon meetings to work through my recovery
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 Speakers Meeting - Dr. Josef
2025-08-13 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 learn from Dr. Josef.
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring is a psychiatrist renowned for his expertise in the field of drug tapering and withdrawal management. He is concerned with the rise of cannabis use and its association with psychosis and schizophrenia. With years of experience in clinical psychiatry, he has developed a particular interest and specialization in assisting patients with the safe and effective tapering of psychiatric medications. His approach is patient-centered, focusing on individualized plans that prioritize the patient’s well-being and functioning.
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- Rich C.
2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | 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 Rich C., President of Marijuana Anonymous
My name is Rich C, President Trustee of Marijuana Anonymous. I’m from Philadelphia, where I work as an Office Manager at an outpatient behavioral health program. I got sober from all substances on July 23, 2002, after first attending AA in the late ’80s or early ’90s. I found my home in MA shortly after. I joined the MA World Services Board as Newcomer Support Trustee in 2022 and was re-elected as President Trustee in May 2024.
I’ll be sharing my story about getting sober, finding MA, and what recovery has looked like over the years.
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]
