Bare Knuckle Recovery

Scott Valentic joined the Army in 2002 and served time in Iraq. Following active duty, Scott became a police officer, and then ultimately a detective within the drug taskforce.On this episode of the Bare Knuckle Recovery Podcast, Scott shares his perspective on the trauma of working in those environments, how he turned to alcohol to numb that emotional pain, his denial about having a problem with alcohol, and then ultimately how he came to be sitting here today as an employee of Allendale Treatment and member of Bare Knuckle Recovery with 3.5 years of sobriety.Watch this episode here: https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/

Anton Talamantes, MMA Coach & Personal Trainer in the Fort Wayne area, sits down with Nate & Tommy to talk about the parallels between exercise and sobriety.Specifically, as a black belt in wrestling / MMA / grappling, Anton talks about the powers of mixed martial arts, especially in sobriety, and the wide range of spiritual, mental and physical benefits.https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/

Jarred White, Marine Combat Veteran and Founder of FW22, is back on the show and he's talking in circles.- Jarred talks about being shaped like a circle and making positive life changes- He talks about the importance of the people you surround yourself with and keep in your circle- He shares how these relationships have come full-circle with Nate's involvement in FW22 and the partnerships between Bare Knuckle, FW22 and Allendale Treatment.- And Jarred talks about why we can't just circle November 11 on the calendar to celebrate and support our Veterans. It's estimated that 22 Veterans take their own lives every day due to unresolved mental health ailments.Jarred's non-profit organization, FW22, is organized to facilitate community involvement in the support and assistance of Veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) while simultaneously educating on suicide prevention and mental illness. Learn more about FW22 here: https://www.fw22.org/And learn more about Bare Knuckle Recovery here: https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/#mentalhealthawareness #veteransmatter #substanceabuseawareness 

You know how we often talk about the impacts that addiction can have on family members?Tommy's Aunt Michelle is here to talk about his time in active addiction, and she brought receipts.Watch here or on YouTube, or search your favorite Podcast platform for Bare Knuckle Recoveryhttps://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/

Nate & Tommy sit down with Ciara and Emma to talk about the greatest lie ever told in recovery:

Tommy Streeter and Nate Moellering host returning guest, Bob Springer, to talk about reaching out for help when struggling with addiction.Drawing on their own experiences, the three discuss how addicts often don't necessarily know what they are asking for when they reach out for help, and how some who ask for help are not fully accepting of the help that is offered.When you don't fully surrender and accept the help being offered, what impact does that have on the addict, the addict's family, the community and society in general?Listen now to find out! (or watch this episode on YouTube)

Anthony Ponds faced capital murder charges at age 19. Today, he is a featured speaker for Remedy Live's 'Get Schooled Tour' and board member at Inspiration Ministry.So how did he get to where he was at age 19? And then how did he get to where he is now, speaking inspiration and knowledge into the kids within our community?Hear Anthony's incredible powerful story, hosted by Tommy Streeter and Nate Moellering of Bare Knuckle Recovery, and joined by recurring guest host, Bob Springer.https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/episode-24-get-schooled-anthony-ponds/(You can also find the video version of this episode, and all previous episodes, by searching for Bare Knuckle Recovery on YouTube.)#addictionrecoverypodcast #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #addictiontreatmentcenter #bareknucklerecovery

Ciara grew up in a pretty violent household as a child. By 11-years-old, on a search to find something in her life that she could control, Ciara had developed a serious eating disorder. If we fast-forward the next parts of her story through the drug and alcohol abuse, more trauma, stints in jail, stints in various treatment facilities, and time on probation, Ciara now lives a full and productive life in long-term recovery.Listen to this episode to hear from Ciara herself on how she was able to overcome the trauma and addiction to rise above the wounds of her past.https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/episode-23-ciaras-journey-trauma-addiction(You can also find the video version of this episode, and all previous episodes, by searching for Bare Knuckle Recovery on YouTube.)#addictionrecoverypodcast #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #addictiontreatmentcenter #bareknucklerecovery

As an addict, you cause a lot of damage to your life and to the loved ones around you. When you get sober, mending those relationships and rebuilding trust isn't always easy.It's not just the stuff you stole - like money, clothes, jewelry, etc. It's the time, the joy, the peace... stuff that you can't pay back.Bob Springer is back in the studio with us, this time as an official member of the BKR crew, to talk from his perspective what that has been like for him as he started getting his life back together and worked to rebuild those relationships with family and friends.Watch this episode here: https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/episode-22-breaking-free-building-back/

One of the most common questions we are asked, and maybe one of the most common excuses to avoid getting treatment, is centered around how to balance taking time off of work to seek treatment for addiction and/or mental health.Two of our Bare Knuckle Recovery team members join Tommy and Nate to share their thoughts and experiences from different perspectives.During the first half of this episode, Jaime Murphy shares some insights on wellness in the workplace from the employer's view. From her background in human resources, social work and her current role as the Corporate Relations Liaison for Allendale Treatment, Allendale Behavioral Health and Fort Wayne Recovery, Jaime talks about why addiction and mental health are not talked about openly enough in the business world, and what we can do to fix that so that employees have the support of their employers when seeking treatment.In the second half of the episode, Zach Dawson, one of our Community Outreach Coordinators, shares his story of seeking out employment while freshly into recovery, and being open about his need to balance outpatient treatment, drug court, and work. As we continue to work together to do our part to reduce the stigma attached to addiction and mental health disorders, we hope to see this topic gets talked about more openly at work as all sides, the employee and the employer, benefit when individuals are able to get the care that they need.You can watch this full episode by searching for Bare Knuckle Recovery on YouTube, or by clicking here.

Mike Sedjo, one of the Bare Knuckle Recovery team members, sits down with Nate & Tommy to share his story of addiction and recovery.Mike, like a lot of families who are affected by addiction, thought that hard drugs and serious drug addiction was just something that you hear about in other areas of the country. "Certainly this doesn't happen in my small town or in my family..."The truth is, addiction doesn't care about where you live, what you do for a living, how much money you make, or anything else. Hear Mike's story about being exposed to substance use at a very young age, how this lead to his own addiction, and ultimately how he overcame this addiction to live a full life in recovery, now working to help others who have gone down a similar path.https://bareknucklerecovery.com

In this difficult but important episode, we explore the often-unseen impact of substance abuse – the toll it takes on families who lose loved ones to addiction. Nate & Tommy are joined by two special guests, Theresa Juillerat and Alice Jordan, who have both experienced the devastating loss of a child to substance abuse.They'll share their powerful stories of grief, resilience, and the challenges of navigating a world without their child. We'll discuss the unique struggles faced by families, how to find support, and ways to honor the memory of a loved one lost to addiction.This episode is for anyone who has been affected by substance abuse, or who simply wants to understand the impact it has beyond the individual. Join us for a conversation that's both heartbreaking and hopeful, as we explore the power of love and loss in the face of addiction.https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/

ttps://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/episode-18-drug-court/ Tommy and Nate welcome BKR team member, Zach, back to the show along with longtime friend of the show, Dick Boggess.Now working together in the community to help those battling addiction, Zach & Dick's history together started inside of drug court under very different circumstances.Remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube, catch the audio version on your favorite podcast platform, and - if you're in Indiana - you can now find us on TV as well!https://bareknucklerecovery.com

(Watch this episode here: https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/episode-17-felonies-to-recovery/) Bob Springer from 'Felonies to Recovery' joined Nate and Tommy of Bare Knuckle Recovery to tell his very personal story of addiction. Bob's struggle with drug use began at an early age and led him to crime and imprisonment on several occasions. He shares how he finally overcame the lifestyle and addiction to now not only live a full life in recovery, but to also help others who are battling the same demons. Follow Felonies to Recovery at: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/bobspringer1926Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bobspringer82/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bob_springer82 Learn more about Bare Knuckle Recovery here: https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/

Cody Knuckles and John Humphries make up the duo, Cody & John Speak. Both living in recovery, Cody & John lean on their firsthand experiences to speak to young people at schools about the true dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, to encourage them to understand that they have purpose, and to help them understand the power of their choices and decisions.Cody and John joined Nate and Tommy today on the Bare Knuckle Recovery Podcast to hear more about their mission and to talk openly about their past struggles and how they got to where they are now.Watch the episode here: https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/episode-16-cody-and-john-speak/Visit their website: https://www.codyandjohn.com/

BKR Team Members, Sam & Andrew, join Nate and Tommy to share their stories of addiction to recovery.https://bareknucklerecovery.com

Jarred White, Founder of FW22 in Fort Wayne, IN, sits down with Tommy and Nate to discuss his time serving in the Marines, and what he experienced after returning home.Every single day in the United States, 22 Veterans take their own lives.Give the episode a watch to learn about what FW22 is doing to help bring that number down, support families affected by suicide and encourage people to speak up about mental health.Video: https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/episode-14-jarred-white-fw22-veteran-suicide-mental-health/

Fort Wayne Police Sergeant Mark Gerardot joins Bare Knuckle Recovery's Nate & Tommy to talk about overcoming adversity. From Sergeant Gerardot's perspective working in the field, as well as Nate & Tommy's perspective of using their own pain and struggles as they navigated through addiction and ultimately recovery, they are sharing their stories to try to help people going through similar situations today.https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/

Nate and Tommy are back in the studio talking gas station hotdogs and the importance of setting boundaries with loved ones who are in active recovery. https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/

https://bareknucklerecovery.com Director of Admissions for Fort Wayne Recovery & Allendale Treatment, Kelby Thiebaut, joins Tommy & Nate to talk about the effects of parental substance abuse, and more specifically, her own personal experience.

No guest, no topic...no problem. Tommy and Nate dive into the common fears people face in early recovery, based on both their experience and of those going through treatment around them.https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/episode-44-common-fears-early-recovery/

On this episode of the Bare Knuckle Recovery Podcast, Tommy and Nate answer a question from a viewer: What are the differences in detoxing from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, etc?The short answer is - there are varying effects depending on the substance you withdraw from. Some come with more serious and dangerous side effects than others.The better answer is - listen to this episode for a full explanation (or catch the audio & video version on YouTube or Facebook.)https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/#recovery #bareknuckle #detox #podcast #SubstanceMisuse

As you may have noticed in the background of our previous episodes (if you watch us on YouTube or other social media), the Bare Knuckle Recovery Podcast is recorded in the RemedyLIVE studio here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Today, we've brought Clinton Faupel, Executive Director & Co-Founder of RemedyLIVE, from behind the scenes and into the hot seat. Clinton, Tommy & Nate discuss RemedyLIVE, using technology to start meaningful conversations, and share their different perspectives around addiction and recovery.To learn more about RemedyLIVE, or to start a conversation, visit https://www.remedylive.com/And, as always, you can find Bare Knuckle Recovery at https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/

An article out of San Diego (CA) County last month is shedding light on new concerns with fentanyl. And, this time, it's regarding kids ages 1-5.The article titled, "Opinion: As a doctor, I regularly see young children test positive for fentanyl in San Diego County" brings up two observations: 1) Young children showing up to the hospital testing positive for fentanyl with overdose symptoms and 2) Young children showing up to the hospital testing positive for fentanyl WITHOUT overdose symptoms.Tommy & Nate discuss what's happening and the dangers in both scenarios.View the original article here: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary/story/2023-01-13/fentanyl-children-san-diego-county

A lot of our content talks about an individual's experience with addiction and/or recovery.But, addiction is not something that only affects the addict. On this episode of the Bare Knuckle Recovery Podcast, we are joined by Jen Hope, Director and Co-Founder of, The Mom of an Addict.Jen shares her personal story about addiction in her close family, and talks a bit about the mission of her organization.Learn more about The Mom of an Addict here: https://www.themomofanaddict.org/

Watch the episode:www.bareknucklerecovery.comWhen Tommy and Nate went through drug treatment, they walked out "knowing" they had been cured of their addiction. The same thing happened the next time they went to treatment. And the next. And the next. And...the next.Many people seeking recovery leave a treatment program knowing the drugs and/or alcohol are out of their system. The feel better (physically, mentally and emotionally) and think they are cured. But, all too common, they fall right back into the same old habits as before treatment.Katie, Clinical Director at Fort Wayne Recovery, joins Nate & Tommy to talk about the importance of seeking care (for the addict as well as their family) after completing a treatment program to continue learning how to apply everything you learn in treatment into the real world to maintain your sobriety and to live a full, happy and productive life in recovery.

If you've seen Nate's Documentary, 'Nate & the Detective', you know that (former Detective) Sergeant Gerardo of the Fort Wayne Police Department is a major part of Nate's recovery story.Sgt. Gerardo dropped by the studio today to chat with Nate & Tommy, not just about their uncommon friendship, but also Sgt. Gerardo's experience and perspective from a policing aspect on how we can better approach addiction in our communities.Had Nate been driven off to another jail cell, rather than helped to treatment through the care and understanding about the root cause of addiction by this officer, Nate very well might not be here today. Take a moment to watch (or listen on your preferred podcasting channel) to this powerful and important conversation.https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/

On our last episode, we asked our viewers & listeners to submit their questions. We'll start with this one - which is a question we receive almost every day: "How do I help someone that desperately needs help, but either does not want help, or doesn't think they need help (even though it's obvious to everyone else that they do?"Nate & Tommy share their thoughts on this very tough question.As a reminder - you can follow Bare Knuckle Recovery on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok - and now all of your favorite podcast channels! Or visit us on our website at bareknucklerecovery.com

https://www.bareknucklerecovery.com/  If you've been following Bare Knuckle Recovery, you know Nate & Tommy. But maybe you haven't met some of the newer BKR teammates yet.On this episode: Alicia, Nathan, Jaime and Zach join Tommy & Nate in the studio to share their recovery journeys with you. Between all of the BKR members, you'll likely relate to bits and pieces of each of their stories, and if you're struggling with addiction, you will likely relate to many of their prior excuses - I can't go to treatment because I have kids, or I have work, or I don't want people to find out...If any of this sounds familiar, or you are struggling with addiction in any way, send us a message. If you have questions for one of us in particular, just let us know and we'll make sure to connect you to that person!#wedorecover #bareknucklerecovery 

For over a year, Nate & Tommy have been sharing their stories of addiction and their transition to long-term recovery, as well as answering common questions and important topics around addiction, on various video platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and BareKnuckleRecovery.comStarting today - Nate & Tommy bring their voices to all of the most popular Podcast channels, and can still be found on those various social media websites and their website in video form.Stay tuned - we have plenty of more content coming soon for anyone who has had addiction touch their lives in one form or another.