Don’t Hide The Scars

In this must-watch episode of Don't Hide The Scars, hosts Jason LaChance and Julian Carvajal sit down with the powerful and inspiring Max Nijst — a motivational speaker, author, and substance abuse counselor changing lives from the inside out.

In this powerful episode of Don't Hide The Scars, host Jason LaChance sits down with George Haymaker III, a Certified Transformational Neuroconstructionist Coach and neuro educator, for a deeply moving conversation about faith, healing, and personal transformation.George knows firsthand what it means to rebuild your life. His journey through addiction and recovery fuels his passion for helping others change their lives from the inside out. Backed by neuroscience, George explains how our brains are capable of incredible transformation—emotionally, cognitively, and behaviorally—through the science of neuroplasticity and a constructionist approach to mental wellness.

H.W. Terrance, a retired businessman turned author, sits down with Jason LaChance for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation about finding strength, redemption, and purpose through faith. A recovered alcoholic, Terrance shares the real-life experiences that inspired his book Thirst—a raw, fictionalized look at his battle with addiction. From alcohol and drugs to sex addiction, his story is one of struggle, hope, and transformation.Now dedicated to helping others, Terrance uses his platform to connect with communities, share his journey, and encourage those seeking recovery. His message is clear: healing is possible, and second chances are real.

Dr. Samantha Harte, best-selling author of Breaking The Circuit: How to Rewire Your Mind for Hope, Resilience, and Joy in the Face of Trauma, joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance for a powerful conversation about her mission: to help others discover resilience, reclaim joy, and create lasting transformation.In her groundbreaking book, Dr. Harte shares her deeply personal journey through trauma, loss, and addiction—while reimagining the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to be more inclusive and accessible for people beyond traditional recovery circles. Her unique approach centers on universal principles of healing, offering hope and empowerment to anyone navigating life's challenges.To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need, visit https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Dr. Samantha Harte: https://drsamanthaharte.com/Samantha, Flindt, and Jason discuss the following and more.Intro 00:00Dr. Samantha's personal journey of addiction recovery 01:37Dangers Of Codependency & Addiction 03:43Parents' Addiction & Disfunction Effected Samanth & Her Sister 08:00What Is PAIN's Veteran Program? 12:03The Brain IS Designed To Protect Us 21:50Forgiving Ourselves In Addiction Recovery 30:24When Medical Detox Is A MUST 43:19Dramatic DROP In Addiction Recovery Advocacy 49:25

Dino Miliotis, advisor to SMART AI Clinics, joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance for a discussion on how AI technology is transforming addiction recovery and making it more effective.Miliotis is a celebrated entrepreneur known for his innovative approach and powerful message of hope. He currently serves as a spokesperson for OpiAID, a data science company using AI to combat the opioid epidemic. Renowned for his advocacy and speaking engagements, Miliotis is recognized as one of America's leading voices in addiction recovery, embodying his mantra of changing the world one person at a time.To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need, visit https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Dino Miliotis and SMART AI Clinics, visit https://www.smartaiclinics.com/https://www.instagram.com/therealdinomiliotis Dino, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more.Intro 00:00SMART AI Clinics Next Step In Addiction Recovery 02:25OpiAID Making Addiction Treatment More Effective 04:50How AI Helps A Clinic Treat Patients 09:21How AI Helps Outpatient Treatment 14:53How OpiAID Helps Prevent Relapse 24:38AI Tech For Greater Continuum Of Care 32:01The Importance Of Changing Your Enviroment In Addiction Recovery 39:52Dangers of "The Quick Fix" 49:07The Goal Of SMART AI 53:40

Tom Spooner, Warriors Heart Founder/President and Master Sergeant (Retired) who served our nation in the U.S. Army for nearly 21 years joins PAIN's Jason LaChance. Tom primarily served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since retiring from the military in 2011, Spooner has successfully enabled thousands of warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone. Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016, which is the first and ONLY private and accredited addiction treatment center in the U.S. that is exclusively for military, veterans, and first responders struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, PTSD, and co-occurring issues. To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need, visit https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Tom Spooner & Warriors Heart: 24-hour hotline (866-955-4035) or visit https://warriorsheart.com/connect Tom and Jason discuss the following and more.Tom and Jason discuss the following and more.Intro 00:00Primary Issues Veterans & First Responders Face 01:47Varying Degrees Of PTSD 06:01Adjusting To Civilian Life 8:54Tom's Personal Story Of Recovery 14:00Suboxone Possible Long-Term Side-effects 24:32Support Systems And Recovery 27:16Vets & First Responders Ask For Help 29:34Helping Vets & First Responders With Trauma Response 35:01Warriors Heart 40:57

Adam Vibe Gunton joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen & Jason LaChance. Adam is a dynamic leader, best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur known for his innovative approaches to team leadership, vision-casting, and branding. As a #1 bestselling author of “From Chains To Saved” and acclaimed TEDx speaker, Adam has inspired millions with his powerful message of recovery and transformation. Adam's non-profit organization, Recovered On Purpose, has been instrumental in helping thousands overcome addiction and find recovery. Under his leadership, the organization has published dozens of books and developed a robust network of leaders in the recovery community. To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need, visit https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Adam Vibe Guton: https://recoveredonpurpose.orgBehavioral Health Partners: https://behavioralhealth.partnersAdam, Flindt, and Jason discuss the following and more.Intro 00:00What was childhood like for Adam, and how, at 12 years old, did he begin using substances? 01:40 Why does Adam do the work he does within the addiction recovery field? 05:00 Addicts are human, just REALLY human? 8:42 Why do some working in substance abuse recovery relapse? 15:02 At what point did Adam make a conscious decision to seek sobriety? 27:45 How did Recovered On Purpose get started? 43:33 Flindt shares why the people we can't help struggling with addiction are the ones who keep us up. 48:10

Garet Mclendon joins PAIN's Jason LaChance and Julian Carvajal as he shares his powerful journey of redemption from addiction to fatherhood. Hear his story of overcoming challenges and finding hope in sobriety while balancing the responsibilities of being a dad. To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need visit: https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Garet McLendon: https://www.instagram.com/garetmclendon Garet, Jason, and Juliann discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What was childhood like for Garet, and how did it set the stage for addiction and incarceration? 01:40 How did Garet fall into being involved in gangs? 08:00 When did Garet start using substances to escape his reality? 11:04 Why was shifting his mindset vital to Garet's sobriety? 17:39 Why is it that the streets became a safer place for Garet in his teens and early twenties? 24:56 When did Garet finally get to the point of turning his life around and his sobriety journey finally stuck? 33:19 Why does Garet value being a sober and present father more than anything else? 45:53

For over a decade, Matt von Boecklin traveled the world as a program evaluation specialist and chemical engineer, living in Asia, Africa, and South America. Along the way, he picked up a few bad habits but has now quit his addictions to cigarettes, alcohol, Tramadol, and kratom. Now he works full time at Quit Kit, where he helps people suffering from addictions to kratom and opioids by offering a non-prescription way to combat addiction withdrawal symptoms. To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need visit: https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Matt and Quit Kit : https://tryquitkit.com/ Matt von Boecklin and PAIN Media Director Jason LaChance discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What was childhood like for Matt, and how did it impact her future addiction issues? 01:34 How did Matt's father's mental heath issues impact his family when he was a child? 04:19 Did Matt have a lineage of substance abuse issues in his family? 07:20 How and why did Matt stay away from alcohol until he was of legal age? 10:16 Why is a support group imperative for one's recovery? 24:02 Why did Matt finally acknowledge that he needed help with his tramadol and kratom addiction? And why does he make it known that kratom is very addictive? 31:28 What led Matt down a path of exploring a natural solution to his withdrawal symptoms, and how did it lead to the creation of Quit Kit? 36:04

Jessy Shapouri shares her journey of addiction, recovery, and finding hope through spiritual awakening in this powerful video. If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse or addiction, know that there is always hope for a better tomorrow. Watch this video for encouragement and inspiration on your path to sobriety and a fulfilling life.To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need visit: https://gofund.me/c4b23093For more on Jessy Shapouri and NamaStay sober living: https://www.instagram.com/jessshredsmammoth/Jessy and PAIN Media Director Jason LaChance discuss the following and more.Intro 00:00What was childhood like for Jessy and how did it impact her future addiction issues? 01:05What is a common thread for many who fall into addiction? 02:27When does substance experimentation enter Jessy's life? 11:18When did Jessy finally get the help she needed? 16:10Why do some get "tough love" wrong when it comes to helping a loved one in addiction? 22:42What law-related consequence did both Jessy and Jason face due to their addiction? 32:20What work are Jessy and her parents doing with NamaStay Sober Living for Women? 35:04#sober #hope #wedorecover

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen, Media Director Jason LaChance, and Outreach Coordinator Julian Carvajal discuss our new initiative to help Veterans In Need. They converse about what led to assisting homeless and housed veterans who are struggling with opioid addiction and how YOU can be a part of the success of this program.To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need visit: https://gofund.me/c4b23093Flindt, Jason, and Julian discuss the following and more.Intro 00:00What led Flindt to want to start the Veterans In Need program and how are veterans being impacted due to a lack of resources? 01:24Why isn't providing housing to Veterans struggling with addiction enough to help them prosper but it is important? 11:14Do veterans have options for addiction treatment and how will PAIN connect them to trusted services? 16:35How can you get involved with the Veterans In Need program? 22:00Flindt shares a personal story of helping a struggling veteran who ended up homeless due to addiction. 27:15

PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat with special guest Gerald Posner. Posner is the author of thirteen acclaimed books including his latest Pharma: Greed, Lies, and the Poisoning of America. Posner brings decades of insight into the conversation which focuses on the insurance industry's policy preventing proper treatment for addiction recovery, public policy, and a lack of understanding of how addiction recovery isn't a straightforward process.For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠Intro 00:00Why might some not remain in addiction recovery advocacy once they have sobriety? 01:19Why is addiction recovery NOT a straightforward process? 03:37Why MUST people know that the face of addiction ISN'T just the homeless person anymore? 12:01How did the Sackler family get away with billions while so many suffered from the opioid crisis? 19:27How did a shift in pain medication policy lead to the current fentanyl crisis? 30:20 What did Gerald learn from being a consultant on the TV show DOPE SICK? 36:30What are some of our shared concerns around harm reduction policy's effect on addiction recovery? 46:11Where do we think that harm reduction policy has failed to help those needing recovery? 52:34

Parents & Addicts in Need's Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sit-down Hick Cheramie. Hick is an actor known for recent roles in the Will Smith Apple TV film Emancipation and AMC's Mayfair Witches based on the writing of Anne Rice. We discuss a variety of topics with Hick, including breaking generational addiction and trauma. How as a father he speaks openly with his children about the generations of addicts in their family lineage. We also talk about the spiritual awakening that Hick has on before Christmas 2014, never looking back and remaining sober ever since. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved one needs our services, follow us on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, or to get involved, or donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠ Intro 00:00 How can we talk with our children about addiction? Hick Shares 00:59 What does Hick say is "the only time we can say I got this" in addiction recovery? 06:10 Why should a recovering addict always remember what they can lose by relapsing? 13:22 What are healthy fears in addiction recovery? 18:20 Do those who are part of generational addiction and get sober have a greater understanding of generational trauma? 28:28 What does Hick mean when he says "plenty of mistakes in man's world"? 36:30 What has Hick seen in his home state of Louisiana and other southern states when it comes to the fentanyl crisis? 46:11 Fun acting stories from Hick! 1:04:00

On this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need's Don't Hide The Scar's Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with Julian Carvajal who was helped by PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need on his recovery journey discuss relationships and sobriety. They share the challenges they faced and common issues that many face with relationships, especially in early sobriety. Jason and Julian discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What is the common rule about dating early in addiction recovery? 01:26 Why MUST we check our character defects once sober and in a relationship? 04:50 Why is working on BAD habits important before entering a relationship? 12:33 Boundaries, are they IMPORTANT part of a healthy relationship? 17:12 Is ANGER really a choice? 24:51 NOT escaping our emotions, a part of healing? 32:00 Building GENUIE relationships, one of the greatest gifts of recovery? 38:13 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved one needs our services, follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, or to get involved, or donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need's Don't Hide The Scar's Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance discuss the recent data released by the CDC that states that overdose deaths were down in 2024 compared to the past few years. The data can be found here. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved one needs our services, follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, or to get involved, or donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠ Intro 00:00 What data points at overdose death rates decline in 2024? 01:09 How might the overdose deaths of minors not be factored into the 2024 data? 03:10 Does a decline in overdose deaths mean that addiction recovery rates are up? 05:10 Will the incoming administration and stricter border policy alone lead to a decline in substance abuse and addiction? 16:22 Could a shift to funding private addiction recovery treatment be more impactful in helping individuals needing addiction recovery? 20:28 Why does the FAMILY need support during and after the addiction recovery process just like the suffering addict? 24:30

In this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need's Don't Hide The Scar's Media Director Jason LaChance and Outreach Coordinator Julian Carvajal discuss the importance of forming new positive habits in addiction recovery. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved one needs our services, follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Intro 00:00 What are a few of the things we did to form positive new habits that could be helpful to you? 01:30 How can YOU break the habit of manipulation? 04:00 Have the consequences of addiction caused you to ignore self-care? 7:45 Why is how we present ourselves to others an important part of self-care and isn't people pleasing? 16:41 Why is it important to get back to basics when forming positive habits? 25:36 Why MUST we experience the spectrum of emotions as a part of self-care without turning to BAD habits? 30:50 Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need's Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Tom Wolf, a Recovery advocate, in recovery, Formerly homeless, and the Director of West Coast Initiatives for the Foundation For Drug Policy Solutions. We discuss some of the conversations around and fallacies around harm reduction, and how fentanyl has changed the landscape of addiction. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization ⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ For more on Tom Wolf ⁠https://www.rescuesf.org/tom-wolf https://twitter.com/Twolfrecovery

In this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need's Don't Hide The Scar's Media Director Jason LaChance and Outreach coordinator Julian Carvajal discuss the importance of setting new goals in addiction recovery, revising them as you progress as well as measuring your progress. Learn how Jason and Julian have used the SMART goal-setting framework for setting objectives. The acronym S.M.A.R.T. can help you focus your efforts and increase your chances of success: Specific: S Clearly define what you want to achieve Measurable: M Determine how you will measure your progress and know when you've accomplished your goal Achievable: A Ensure the goal is realistic and possible to complete within the set time frame Relevant: R Make sure the goal aligns with your values and long-term goals Time-bound: T Set a deadline for completion. Here are some tips for setting SMART goals: Ask what you need to accomplish: Make your goal specific by asking exactly what you need to do. Quantify your goals: Build milestones to make your goals easier to track. Consider your resources: Consider whether you have the skills and resources to achieve your goal. Consider the purpose: Consider why you're setting the goal and how it will improve your life or career. Create a schedule: Have a firm schedule and stick to it. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved one needs our services, follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠ Intro 00:00 Are you entering the New Year new to sobriety or sober curious? What can those early times in sobriety be like? 01:30 Is there any point in one's addiction recovery that is too early to set goals? 05:00 Why are rituals and routines absolutely vital to maintaining long-term sobriety? 10:13 How can YOU use the S.M.A.R.T. technique in your recovery to prosper in life? 21:23 What is the one thing that a recovering addict's loved ones want most? 29:44 Why are the 12 steps of recovery a worthy endeavor for not only the recovering addict but their loved ones as well? 37:31

In this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need's Don't Hide The Scar's Media Director Jason LaChance and Outreach coordinator Julian Carvajal discuss the gifts of sobriety, the importance of gratitude, mindset, and sharing our story with others. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved one needs our services, follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠ Intro 00:00 What are some of the common early struggles of recovery? 01:30 Why is being of service to others vital to the recovery process and a prosperous life? 10:34 Why is being able to sit with oneself part of the recovery journey important to work through? 15:33 Has any public policy around the addiction crisis been proactive or solely reactive? 17:56 Gratitude, how can the recovering addict shift their mindset? And why is it important to share our story of recovery with others? 28:23 How different are the holidays for Julian and Jason now that they're each over 3 years sober? 36:19

In this episode of PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need's Don't Hide The Scar's founder Flindt Andersen, Media Director Jason LaChance and Out Reach coordinator Julian Carvajal discuss facts and perspectives concerning carfentanil in the illicit drug supply which is 10,000 times stronger than morphine, and 100 times stronger than fentanyl. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠ Intro 00:00 What is carfentanil and what is Narcan's effect on reversing an overdose from it? 00:40 What concerns does Julian have around carfentanil as he is a recovering fentanyl addict? 04:40 Why dose Flindt state that now is the time to be reactive concerning the overdose rates in the US? 11:54 Has any public policy around the addiction crisis been proactive or solely reactive? 17:56 Will insurance companies be forced to change their policies so that suffering addicts can get the help they MUST have to create an effective recovery? 22:07 Why is outpatient treatment simply not effective enough for opioid addicts and why do they need longer inpatient treatment? 29:23 When did addiction treatment facilities first get a protocol for helping fentanyl addicts? 35:15

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need's Don't Hide The Scar's welcomes Dr. Cali Estes, who is known as ‘The Battery Recharger”. Cali is a highly sought-after Mindset Coach, Addictions Professional, Life Coach, and Wellness Guru that blends talk therapy with positive change to assist her clients in unlocking their true potential. Cali has been featured in books, magazines, radio, and television for her work with Sober on Demand and The Addictions Academy. Dr. Cali Is a 5X #1 Best Selling Author and host of the popular podcast, “UnPause Your Life”. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠ For more information on Dr. Cali Estes: https://theaddictioncoachonline.com/ Intro 00:00 At what point should a family contact an interventionist to help the suffering addict that they love? 01:30 What are common family dynamics that Cali and Flindt have seen when they are contacted to conduct an intervention ? 03:42 Why has addiction treatment fallen behind the need for recovery help? 08:23 What is being DOPESICK, and why does is it a contributing factor to overdoses and people not seeking addiction recovery help? 14:39 Why does Dr. Cali state the fact that EVERYONE has a VICE? 22:07 Why does the FAMILY need support during and after the addiction recovery process just like the suffering addict? 34:40 Are we seeing a concerning DECREASE in individuals and families reaching out for help? 45:08

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need's Don't Hide The Scar's welcomes Luke Hockenjos for a conversation with Media Director Jason LaChance. Luke Hockenjos was on a fast track toward death until the Lord intervened and saved his life. After many years of drug abuse, running from the law, and alcoholism Luke decided he was ready to die. After being cut off on the interstate and a high-speed chase, he pointed the nose of his truck toward the other vehicle and attempted to ram them off of a bridge. He heard the Lord say to him "This is not the plan I have for you, it's time for you to go." He put his truck in reverse and a few hours later stopped using drugs and surrendered his life completely to the Lord. For more information on Luke Hockenjos and Give Em Jesus: https://www.facebook.com/luke.hockenjos.9/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠ Intro 00:00 What challenges did Luke face in early sobriety especially around the holidays? 01:30 How did Luke begin to change his loved ones perception of him in sobriety vs who he was in active addiction? 08:43 Who was the most difficult family member when it came to faith that Luke was working his sobriety and turning his life around? 20:33 What are some ways individuals in recovery can begin to embrace the tools of recovery and lean on others? 25:23 When did Luke begin to grow in his faith and walk the walk and talk the talk? 33:09 Why does Luke recommend to those in recovery to be prepared for their sobriety to be attacked by the offering of substances and old ways? 40:33

@painnonprofit  Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with Julian Carvajal who was helped by PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need on his recovery journey discuss 5 tips on what they have used to stay sober during the holiday season. They present situations they faced early in recovery when trying to socialize during the holidays and how if you're in recovery or have a loved one in recovery can navigate an often challenging time of the year for many. Jason and Julian discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What do you NEED to know about planning ahead and having an exit strategy? 02:12 What are BEST practices for communicating with loved ones on your sobriety? 13:06 Bring YOUR OWN nonalcoholic drinks and giving reasons for NOT drinking? 16:25 Why is TRUSTING in your support system a MUST? 21:32 HOW can you create NEW Sober Holiday traditions? 33:49 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need's ( @painnonprofit )Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance sat down with Arlina Allen, a Recovery coach, host of the One Day At A Time Podcast and author of The 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobriety. For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠ For more information on Alina Allen & The One Day At A Time Podcast: https://www.soberlifeschool.com/  @theonedayatatimepodcast  For her book the 12-Step Guide For Skeptics: Clearing Up Common Misconceptions of a Path To Sobriety https://a.co/d/fAPugmY Intro 00:00 What challenges did Arlina face in writing her book and how did she go about working with the official Alcoholics Anonymous organization? 01:57 What are some of the challenges that many face in early recovery? What are some solutions? 05:43 Why do many who seek recovery confuse 12-Step principles and the spiritual aspect with religion? 10:44 What is one of the greatest gifts of working a 12-step program in recovery? 19:13 What was one of the biggest challenges that Flindt faced in early recovery and why doesn't he use this approach with those early in their recovery? 28:45 What are some of the biggest reasons that Arlina has seen people leave 12-Step groups and possibly not return? 39:52 The sponsor - sponsee relationship, what boundaries must be set in addiction recovery support groups? 53:44

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit Founder sat down the author of Embrace Abundance Chris Didier who has turned his own heartbreak and pain into heartfelt purpose. Chris Didier brings life-saving awareness to fentanyl's deadly role in our communities, and how his advocacy work has brought him healing. In 2020, Chris' son Zach was a 17-year-old star athlete, exceptional student, friend to everyone, and above all, a loving son. After being contacted by a drug dealer on the social media app Snapchat, Zach consumed what he thought was be a legitimate pharmaceutical grade pill. Instead, Zach had unknowingly ingested a counterfeit pill made with a lethal amount of fentanyl. Flindt and Chris discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 Chris shares the impact of Zack's passing on his family and those who loved Zach. 01:31 Has the awareness around the deadliness of fentanyl diminished? 06:15 What are the 3 main areas that Chris aims to educate the public on in his advocacy work? 10:40 Did anyone reject Chris sharing Zack's story, and did he have challenges speaking in the school system? 14:30 Has Chris had the same challenges that Flindt has had of parents showing up to townhall meetings? 20:55 What was going on in Zack's life when he was approached by a dealer selling counterfeit pills on snapchat? 39:59 Is there still a misconceptions and stigma around addiction and the suffer addict ? 48:53 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Chris Didier and the work he is doing with VOID https://stopthevoid.org/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Media Director Jason LaChance sat down the author of The One Brought Back: The Story Of My Dance With The Devil And How God Brought Me Back, Courtney Proper "They say you have to get sober for yourself, but this story shows there are other things people find the Power in to quit." Courtney outlines it all in her book, THE ONE BROUGHT BACK - A Riveting Story Of A Mother's Love Becoming The Power That Brought Her Into Addiction Recovery. Courtney and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 How did loosing custody of her daughter lead Courtney down her recovery journey and how was she able to get custody of her daughter back? : 01:58 How did not only Courtney but her family accept her addiction and embrace the recovery process as a family? 08:04 Does Courtney think that the stigma of addiction is starting to lesson and has the fentanyl crisis been a part of the public awareness around addiction? 24:07 Is discernment one of the greatest blessings of addiction recovery? 30:00 Why must we offer recovery for the suffering addict in their moments of clarity? 36:28 Why was it important to Courtney that she write her book? 42:28 For more information on Courtney Proper and her book: https://www.tiktok.com/@from_pain_to_purpose https://www.amazon.com/One-Brought-Back-Story-Dance-ebook/dp/B0CV69FM6H For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down the discuss an NPR article that states "experts" say the fentanyl supply is drying up, a fentanyl dealer that used a drone for his dealing and a fentanyl dealer charged with murder for his dealing. Frank, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 The pipeline of deadly fentanyl into the U.S. may be drying up, "experts" say. What is our perspective? 02:04 Why do we refute some of the claims that fentanyl supply's are drying up? 03:58 Are Mexican cartels and their Chines partners feeling the pressure? 11:40 Drones! What are the creative ways drug dealers are delivering their products? 16:48 Should fentanyl dealers face stiffer penalties? 21:00 Is this the first fentanyl dealer convicted of murder for his dealing? 27:54 What have the most deadly illicit substances ranked highest over dose wise? 31:54 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.npr.org/2024/09/30/nx-s1-5124997/fentanyl-overdose-opioid-btmps-drug-cartel-xylazine-tranq-mexico-china https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/17/california-man-arrested-drone-drug-fentanyl-delivery https://www.webcenterfairbanks.com/2024/04/23/drug-supplier-found-guilty-connection-fatal-fentanyl-overdose-fairbanks-man/

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠  @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down the author of Embrace Abundance Frank Parisi. Franks life is one that movies are made from. His book is a captivating memoir and self-improvement book. Frank book takes us on a journey from being the ultimate underdog who was at the depths of despair in addiction, and embraced abundance and achieved real success. With raw and honest storytelling, he shares his personal experiences of overcoming adversity and seizing opportunities to carve a path towards a life filled with abundance. From humble beginnings, the author reveals his transformative mindset shift and practical strategies that propelled him into building a great life.His enlightening true story offers practical advice and actionable steps for readers to unleash their own potential and embrace abundance in every aspect of their lives. Whether you're facing challenges or seeking personal growth, this book will empower you to transcend your limitations and create a life of fulfillment and success. If Frank can thrive in sobriety and following a heart transplant, he wants you to know that you can too. Frank, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 Frank discuss how after his heart replacement surgy how he had a plan to connected to living an abundant life so that he didn't fall back into opioid addiction: 01:07 What is Thomas' history of addiction recovery? 04:15 What has Frank seen concerning the flood of fentanyl being that he lives in Texas and owns a treatment facility in San Antonio? 11:20 Are there still doctors that are getting away with prescribing patients large amounts of opioids? 16:53 Is it harder to help youth who are struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues? 24:00 Why is it important to educated the families of a suffering addict about what addiction is? 32:15 Why did Frank begin to write his book following his life saving heart transplant? 37:45 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Frank Parisi: https://frank-parisi.com/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What's REALLY Behind the Fentanyl Crisis? PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the hot button topic border policy, its effect on the fentanyl crisis and the flood of cartel members from Central & South America as well as members of the Chinese Communist Party. Flindt and Jason discuss this topic and more on this episode. Intro 00:00 What are Flindt and Jason's reactions to Kamal Harris' recent interview on 60 Minutes? 01:18 How has a political shift in Mexico had an impact on the flood of fentanyl into the United States? 05:45 What is the Granville Home Of Hope and how can you win a home and help PAIN in the process? 11:27 Why does Flindt state that no solutions to the fentanyl crisis and public safety are being presented and only rhetoric on who is to blame? 26:11 Why does Jason think that many of the public safety policies and lack there as well as bringing no solutions to the fentanyl crisis is going to turn into a real estate grab in many cities including San Francisco and Los Angeles? 36:35 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the saddening news around the passing of Rich Homie Quan. Rich Homie Quan died from accidental drug overdose involving the combined toxic effects of fentanyl, alprazolam, codeine and promethazine, according to a Georgia medical examiner. According to the 911 call, the girlfriend is heard crying and yelled, "He's not waking up!" The dispatcher gave the girlfriend instructions for how to do chest compressions. Rich Homie Quan had spoken candidly about his drug use which he began using ecstasy, known as Molly, and drinking “lean,” a mix of codeine cough syrup and soda. Flindt and Jason discuss this topic and more on this episode. Intro 00:00 What are the details around around Rich Homie Quan's caused of death? 01:50 Addiction and the lose of a loved one who suffered from addiction effects more than a family? 09:50 When does returning to substance use after long-term recovery become a choice? Flindt and Jason discuss 21:24 What is the Granville Home Of Hope and how can you win a home and help PAIN in the process? 33:42 Jason shares a personal experience of losing a gentleman he attend recovery meetings with due to a fentanyl overdose. 36:11 How do government policies, law makers and insurance companies continue to create roadblocks in helping the suffering addict? 41:00 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 @painnonprofit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance revisit their conversations with 4 extraordinary people in recovery who much like us have used their sobriety to bring messages of hope through podcasting. We're sharing moments with Dave Manheim of the Dopey podcast, Arlina Allen of the One Day At A Time podcast, Gary Menkes of the Begin Again Podcast and Daniel Hearn of the Hard Knox Talks podcast. Episode highlights include the following. Intro 00:00 We discuss with Dave why it is important to have humor about our darkest times? 02:01 What was Dave like as a child? 07:06 We discuss with Arlina, do the urges to use go away and stay away or can we sometimes still have thoughts of using a substance? 17:37 We ask Arlina, do people often confuse the 12 steps of AA for a religion? 27:15 We discuss with Gary, can you repair relationships that we grounded in addiction? 33:34 Gary shares, why was he so afraid of falling off in his first year of sobriety? 38:34 Daniel has a strong opinion on harm reduction. What is it and why dose he have this perspective? 47:50 Why does Daniel say that there isn't a one size fits all when it comes to recovery? 53:28 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Dave Manheim and the Dopey podcast: https://dopeypodcast.com/ For more on Arlina Allen and the One Day At A Time podcast: https://odaatchat.com/ For more on Gary Menkes and the Begin Again Podcast: https://thebeginagainpodcast.com/ For more on Daniel Hearn and the Hard Knox Talks podcast: https://www.hardknoxtalks.com/ #hope #podcast #support

@painnonprofit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance revisit their conversations with three extraordinary woman, Eve Goldberg, Paula Young Santos and Susan Bartz Herrick. After loosing their sons to either addiction or and accidental overdose they found a strength within to have their sons lives bring purpose in helping others. Big Vision NYC founder, Eve Goldberg lost her son, Isaac who died of an accidental drug overdose; motivating her to help save young lives. Susan Bartz Herrick, MFA, EdD. The writer of the compelling non-fiction memoir, "Slow Dancing with the Devil: A Son's Substance Use Disorder, A Mother's Anguish," available from McFarland Books. Paula Young is the Co-founder and President of Achieve Greatness. Achieve Greatness was founded in memory of her son Andrew, who passed away from fentanyl poisoning in March of 2022. Episode highlights include the following. Intro 00:00 How did marijuana lead Eve's son down a path of substance use? 02:55 How can the messaging around harm reduction and addiction be misleading? 11:24 Why did Paula's son start Achieve Greatness and how is she expanding upon its original purpose? 14:45 Are there misconceptions around the difference between an accidental overdose and an overdose from ones drug of choice? 21:15 Is there a dip in advocacy around the addiction crisis and does the information lead to some of it? 33:34 Why is Susan working hard to have her sons story turned into a film? 40:26 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Eve Goldberg and BIGVISION:https://www.bigvision.nyc/ For more on Achieve Greatness and Paula Young: ⁠www.achievegreatness88.org⁠ For more on Susan Bartz Herrick and "Slow Dancing with the Devil": ⁠https://www.susanbartzherrick.com/https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/slow-dancing-with-the-devil/

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down to discuss The House Judiciary Committee who held a hearing September 10, 2024. The hearing, "The Biden-Harris Border Crisis: Victim Perspectives," which examined the effects of the Biden-Harris Administration's open borders policies on American families and communities. WITNESSES:  Anne Fundner, Mother of Weston Fundner, Victim of Fentanyl Poisoning - testimony  April Aguirre, Crime Victims' Advocate - testimony  Patty Morin, Mother of Rachel Morin, Victim of Criminal Illegal Alien - testimony  Mike Boudreaux, Sheriff, Tulare County, California - testimony  Tammy Nobles, Mother of Kayla Hamilton, Victim of Criminal Illegal Alien - testimony  Alexis Nungaray, Mother of Jocelyn Nungaray, Victim of Criminal Illegal Alien - testimony  Melissa Lopez, Executive Director, Estrella del Paso (formerly known as Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services) - testimony  Cecilia Farfán-Méndez, Ph.D., Affiliated Researcher, Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation University of California San Diego - testimony  Flindt and Jason discuss this topic and more on this episode. Intro 00:00 What did Mike Boudreaux, Sheriff, Tulare County, California say at the hearing? 03:20 How has fentanyl made illicit drug use a game of Russian Roulette? 08:00 How has the open borders allowed criminal activity including fentanyl dealing and human trafficking increase? 14:45 What is the Granville Home Of Hope and how can you win a home and help PAIN in the process? 20:10 How is it that we haven't learned from the past when it comes to border and public safety policies? 26:35 Why do we have to prove to recovery addicts that they 4-minute mile is possible? 34:48 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down to discuss the Self-proclaimed ‘M30 King of Fresno,' and 17 others who were charged in alleged fentanyl trafficking ring. After an investigation spurred by dozens of fentanyl overdoses in the Fresno area, the alleged leader of a drug trafficking ring and 17 others were arrested and charged by federal authorities, prosecutors said Friday. Horacio Torrecillas Urias Jr., the self-proclaimed “M30 King of Fresno,” and the others were charged last month with trafficking fentanyl powder and pills, cocaine and methamphetamine, according to the U.S. attorney's office for the Eastern District of California. Flindt and Jason discuss this topic and more on this episode. Intro 00:00 What are the details of the arrest and charges? 01:17 ABC 30 Action News' Nic Garcia reports on the case? 04:09 Is there a shift for law enforcement to be more educated on addiction? 06:20 What aren't more schools implementing protocols that protect students and staff from fentanyl overdoses? 13:46 Why is it that these fentanyl dealers have no regard for human life, knowing that it is a lethal substance? 21:24 Have we seen a decrease in accidental overdoses as fentanyl addiction has grown? 26:35 What is the Granville Home Of Hope and how can you win a home and help PAIN in the process? 32:07 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down Thomas McCollum for a fact based discussion around addiction, recovery, harm-reduction and the addiction crisis. Thomas McCollum is a passionate advocate for recovery, punk rock enthusiast, and the Executive Director of Discovery Place, a 12-step spiritual retreat for men in Burns, TN. With over nine years of experience in the recovery field, Thomas brings a unique perspective, having walked a similar path. Before dedicating his life to helping others, he spent twenty years in active addiction, eventually becoming an IV heroin user.  After finding sobriety at Discovery Place nine and a half years ago, Thomas has built a fulfilling life as a husband, father, and community leader. He is grateful for the opportunity to share his experiences and support others on their journeys to recovery. Thomas, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 RFK & Russel Brand Stopped By Discovery Place 02:29 What is Thomas' history of addiction recovery? 04:15 How did Covid-19 effect family support meetings areound the country? 12:43 What are the potential health risks of medication assisted harm-reduction? 23:00 Why is it vital to address underlying issues to achieve lasting sobriety? 37:00 What is the difference between a slipup and a relapse? 44:30 What is Discovery Place, and how are the staff helping many people recover from addiction? 53:41 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Discovery Place: ⁠https://discoveryplace.info/⁠ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down Charlotte Bismuth the author of Killer in a White Coat: The True Story of New York's Deadliest Pill Pusher and the Team that Brought Him to Justice. Charlotte served as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan for seven years. Assigned to the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor (“OSNP”), she launched an investigation into the illegal prescription sales of a Queens physician. In partnership with two legendary veterans of the office, Senior Investigator Joe Hall and Special Assistant District Attorney Peter Kougasian, as well as other devoted professionals, Ms. Bismuth steered the Li case from a civilian tip into a three-year investigation, culminating in two grand jury proceedings and a four-month trial in 2004. The case resulted in a landmark conviction, as Dr. Li was the first physician in New York State to be charged and convicted for the overdose deaths of his patients. In 2014, after the Li trial, Ms. Bismuth served as the OSNP's Director of Training. Ms. Bismuth left the practice of law at the end of 2015 to spend time with her family and publish a book, now available in paperback from Simon & Schuster: "Killer in a White Coat: The True Story of New York's Deadliest Pill Pusher and the Team that Brought Him to Justice."Ms. Bismuth works with the families of overdose victims to educate the public about the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy, and co-hosts the podcast "Bankruptcy for Billionaires." In 2021, she co-authored an article with PCE entitled “Seeking Justice and Solutions: A Prosecutor's Guide to Opioid Overdose Investigations." She is honored to serve on the Opioid Industry Archive's National Advisory Committee. Charlotte, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 Did we learn anything from the opioid crisis? 01:40 What is the overdose fatality initiative? 07:40 Why should we highlight the work that has been done in helping suffering addicts? 16:00 What types of things can trigger a recovering addicts thoughts of use? 26:30 Who are some of those in Charlottes book that were most effected by the opioid crisis? 36:16 Is Europe being targeted by opioid producing pharmaceutical companies like the USA is? 45:00 Are medical doctors gaining a greater understanding of addiction? 56:37 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Charlotte and her writing: www.charlottebismuth.com For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  @painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss the U.S. Department of Justice charging five people in connection to Matthew Perry's death last October including a former movie director, two doctors, his live-in assistant and a drug dealer known as the "The Ketamine Queen" of North Hollywood. At a press conference Thursday, Martin Estrada, the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, announced several charges against five defendants who allegedly "knew what they were doing was wrong" and "tried to cover up what they did." He added that the defendants cared more about profiting off Perry than his well-being and warned others engaging with similar actions. For the full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/08/16/matthew-perry-death-investigation-ketamine-defendants-charged/74821224007/ As well they discuss how legislation, the lack there of and insurance companies are making more difficult for reputable addition treatment facilities and recovery advocates to be able to truly help suffering addicts and their loved ones. On this topic Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 What are the facts surrounding the arrests in Matthew Perry's death? 01:40 How has fentanyl transformed the reality of addiction in a way we've never seen? 03:00 Discussion about other celebrities such as Michael Jackson & Prince who died of addiction. 07:10 How is Doctor shopping for ones addiction not totally prevented? Flindt Andersen shares. 12:40 What is the Granville 'Home Of Hope' and how can you win your dream home? 19:28 Flindt and Jason discuss the dangers of irresponsible long-term medication assisted treatment and body brokers? 22:31 Is the fentanyl and overdose crisis an attack on the United States? Flindt and Jason share their perspective. 34:00 What is the Granville 'Home Of Hope' and how can you win your dream home? 50:33 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit  Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with the Executive Chairman of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa Richard Taite. Richard has developed a uniquely successful treatment protocol which includes specific evidence-based interventions based on the Stages of Change behavioral model. Dedicated to helping addicts overcome their addictions so they can lead their best lives, Richard is a hands-on Chairman overseeing daily operations. Richard practices what he preaches with regard to addiction recovery - completing a rigorous schedule of exercise, yoga, meditation, therapy, acupuncture, and self-reflection to maintain his sobriety. Richard, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Do we need treatment reform to address the fentanyl and overdose crisis? 01:22 Does the average person under the expenses a treatment facility has to keep their doors open? 09:00 What is the Granville 'Home Of Hope' and how can you win your dream home? 12:55 How can loved ones sabotage early recovery for the suffering addict? 18:00 Overdose is the #1 killer in the United states, why aren't more people outraged? 13:46 We're out of time, fentanyl doesn't discriminate and overdose is the #1 killer in the United States. 23:40 Are politicians looking out for the best interest of Citizens and public safety when it comes to policy? 33:50 What are the goals of Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa? 45:40 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: ⁠⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information on Richard Taite and Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa. https://carraratreatment.com/

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss the amount of fentanyl that is making it across the southern United States border. From October 2023 to June 2024, Customs and Border Protection personnel have seized more than 15,100 pounds of illicit fentanyl. One pound of fentanyl has the potential to kill more than 225,000 people. If you do the math that is enough fentanyl to kill 3,397,500,000 people. On this topic Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. What is the amount of fentanyl seized coming over the border in the last 5 months alone? 01:00 Do you know what the lethal amount of fentanyl is? 02:20 What creative ways are cartels using to get fentanyl across the border? 07:30 Overdose is the #1 killer in the United states, why aren't more people outraged? 13:46 What is the Granville 'Home Of Hope' and how can you win your dream home? 19:28 What are some of the challenges of bringing greater awareness to the addiction crisis? 21:52 Does the addiction recovery process need a complete overhaul? 31:33 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope :⁠⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link for the full story: https://www.cbp.gov/frontline/cbp-america-s-front-line-against-fentanyl

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss the arrest of two leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, including one of the sons of the imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo," Joaquín Guzmán López. They were apprehended Thursday in Texas. Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a cofounder of Sinaloa, was lured to Texas by López, according to sources. On this topic Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. What are the details of the arrest? 01:28 What are some of Flindt's concerns about the prosecution of these two individuals? 05:17 How has the spread of the cartels in the United States increased the addiction crisis? 13:20 How do we view public safety policies failing to address the addiction crisis? 20:16 What needs to be done to help address the need for improved addiction recovery treatment? 24:25 Should we build a memorial to all those we have lost to addiction, and would it make it clear how this is a war? 37:02 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope :⁠https://gvhomeofhope.com/⁠ or call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Link for the full story on this arrest: https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/27/americas/mexican-drug-cartel-bosses-arrests-and-extraditions-intl-hnk

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss 'Melanie's Law,' aimed to prevent fentanyl overdoses in California schools, which into effect January 1, 2024 Melanie's Law requires all California middle school and high schools to come up with a plan to prevent and respond to fentanyl overdoses. This includes training teachers on life-saving fentanyl response and providing students and adults resources on what they need to know about the opioids. California State Senator Dave Cortese says this bill will save lives. "They will have to have a plan to respond to any overdose and to any incident like this with (Narcan) Novoxil, which means they're gonna have to have it, and it means that when they read the fine print in this bill they're going to see that every single employee in the district and on these schools needs to be trained," Cortese said. As well Flindt and Jason discuss a shift in public safety when it comes to the addiction crisis, following a report of a large Federal Agent drug dealer bust that included over 50 arrests in San Francisco. Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. It there a shift coming for public safety following a Federal Agent drug bust in San Francisco? 01:28 Are California citizens fed up with public safety policy? 03:57 What is Melanie's Law and how should it increase safety in California public schools? 07:00 Are School doing enough to bring in speakers who are educated on addiction? 11:00 Has addiction advocacy fallen off, and if so why might that be? 18:21 Are the fallacies around addiction education that it will give the youth a pass for substance experimentation? 22:33 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope https://gvhomeofhope.com/ of call our office at 559-579-1551 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

PAIN Parents & Addicts  @painnonprofit  in Need's⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with Ryan Phillips to discuss his personal experience of addiction recovery, most recently with Benzodiazepines. Ryan's journey from a hockey stand out with dreams of becoming the next Wayne Gretzky to the King of the Pot trade from Canada to the USA. Now a humanitarian and advocate for mental health, well-being, and addiction recovery. For more on Ryan Phillips: www.instagram.com/theryanphillipsofficial For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ryan Phillips, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 How does detoxing off of Benzos effect sleep patterns? 02:21 How important has community been to Ryan throughout his recovery? 09:36 Flindt shares many of the misunderstandings about Benzos. 13:27 What are some of the major challenges to withdrawing from Benzos? 19:52 How is it the drugs/medications with the intent of helping people become an illicit substance leading to addiction issues ? 31:04 Ryan shares how his psychiatrist dumped him from his practice once he wanted to stop being prescribed Benzos? 33:50 Why do those early in recovery often want to withdraw from social settings? 43:00

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need's⁠@painnonprofit ⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance revisit some of the Law Enforcement official's that we have had on the Don't Hide The Scars podcast. We hear directly from Special Agent In Charge DEA Los Angeles Bill Bodner, former Border Patrol Agent and current Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus C. Cleveland and retired ATF Deputy Director Peter J. Forcelli. Segment 1: 1:08 Bill Bodner - Full Episode https://youtu.be/FTVWG3zqNRc Segment 2: 16:01 Sheriff Thaddeus C. Cleveland Full Episode ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/0c-3pxXYaPg Segment 3: 30:55 ATF Deputy Director Peter J. Forcelli. - Full Episode ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/O-IuF1fVHqE ⁠ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sober #addiction #recovery

PAIN Parents & Addicts in Need's⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with ESPN Sports Broadcaster Pete Sousa. Pete is an example that addiction doesn't define you. It may feel like an endless and unsalvageable struggle, but Pete Sousa has found a way through it. He's found the good in the bad with a newfound perspective - much more grounded in appreciation and gratitude. Instead of a life ending prematurely with an abrupt period, Pete held onto hope. He sought treatment, worked his recovery in a 12 step based program. Pete humbled himself after working for several NBA teams he begun working at a fast food restaurant while in sober living, he formulated his path into becoming a network broadcaster. For more on Pete Sousa: https://www.instagram.com/pete_sousa/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro 00:00 How important was support for you from loved ones early in recovery? 02:00 How can cultural differences and family linage impact addiction? 06:06 Flindt shares a funny story from his stay at the Betty Ford clinic, where he got sober. 15:00 How has Pete noticed the impact of fentanyl on addiction and recovery? 22:00 How did having a learning disability effect Pete and contribute to his substance use ? 33:19 What has Pete's experience been with the various communities in which he's lived in around the country? 45:20 Has Pete seen a shift within broadcasting in which people are speaking more openly about their mental health and addiction struggles? 47:12 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donthidethescars/message

PAIN ( @painnonprofit ) Parents & Addicts in Need's⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with Dino Miliotis. Dino is a celebrated entrepreneur known for his innovative spirit and impactful message of hope. He gained prominence for creating Bug-Ban, an all-natural insect repelling bracelet, which he launched in Chicago in 1996. His entrepreneurial success has been featured on Oprah, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and People Magazine. Miliotis's personal journey includes overcoming a more than 20-year battle with alcohol and substance use. He shares his story and road to recovery in his memoir, “There Is No Box” advocating for recovery and supporting others facing similar challenges. Currently, he serves as a spokesman for OpiAID, a data science company leveraging AI to tackle the opioid epidemic. Renowned for his advocacy and speaking engagements, Miliotis is considered one of the leading recovery speakers in America, embodying his mantra of changing the world one person at a time. For more on Dino Miliotis https://bookdinonow.com/ For more on OpiAID https://opiaid.ai/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro 00:00 How can we help the loved ones of a a suffering addict understand addiction more? 02:17 Why is it so important for an addict to get the help they need immediately when they know they want the help? 08:43 Why is it so important for the family of a recovering addict to also seek help within the recovery community? 12:37 How is the flood of fentanyl into the US intentional and who is behind it? 24:26 What is Dino's personal experience with MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) ? 29:00 Overdose rates may be down, but does that mean addiction rates are as well ? 39:00 What is the OpiAID technology and how is it going to revolutionize the way people recovery from addiction? 57:00 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donthidethescars/message

PAIN ( @painnonprofit ) Parents & Addicts in Need's⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sat down with addiction recovery and mental health advocate Tim Lodgen to discuss his personal experience of co-occurring disorders and pushing through adverse times in sobriety and not pick up any substances no matter what. What does it mean when life is happening for you and not to you? 01:17 How did Tim facing the "worst times" of his life prove that he didn't have to drink or drug to cope and preserver? 02:57 How is laughter and a sense of humor valuable in addiction recovery? 08:13 What are some of the biggest misunderstandings about addiction and cooccurring disorders? 11:50 How can we identify addictive behaviors in our recovery? 23:39 For more on Tim Lodgen https://www.instagram.com/tlodgen/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donthidethescars/message

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need's⁠@painnonprofit ⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance had a discussion about the Family Summit on The Fentanyl Epidemic that Flindt attended which took place in Sacramento. Does Flindt think the fentanyl epidemic is getting the attention needed to correct course? 01:52 What are some of the challenges of prosecuting fentanyl dealers? 08:50 What are some of the biggest misunderstandings about addiction and cooccurring disorders? 14:30 Are overdoes down? If so does that mean addiction rates are lower? 21:03 How does a "fentanyl poisoning" and the language around it help litigation and be respectful of those who die from fentanyl? 32:00 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sober #addiction #laugh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donthidethescars/message

PAIN: Parents & Addicts in Need's@painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance revisit some of our most comical moments of the 'Don't Hide The Scars' podcast with stand-up comedian Alozno Bodden, Tom Farley, brother of the late great Chris Farley, Adam Jablin, Mike Diamond and Gary Menkes of the Begin Again Podcast. Segment 1: Alonzo Bodden - Full Episode https://youtu.be/ryXd1fHqhrk 01:56 Segment 2: Tom Farley - Full Episode ⁠https://youtu.be/9_Wu-G6JbAU 06:59 Segment 3: Adam Jablin - Full Episode ⁠https://youtu.be/Z_onVvXdfag 15:45 Segment 4: Mike Diamond - Full Episode ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/qGkqbiMWck0 22:49 Segment 5: Gary Menkes - Full Episodes https://youtu.be/HG_J2pk4Idc 31:44 For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please share your thoughts with us and topics you'd like to see discussed on PAIN's Don't Hide The Scars Podcast by leaving a comment or emailing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠jason@painnonprofit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sober #addiction #laugh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donthidethescars/message

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠ Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down to discuss the recently published article, 'Most ruthless' Mexican cartels operate in all 50 states, bring turf wars to US: DEA, written by Chris Eberhart a crime and U.S. news reporter for Fox News Digital Mexico's "most powerful and ruthless" cartels operate in all 50 states and clash in American cities, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said in a May report. The Jalisco and Sinaloa cartels have flooded major U.S. cities with meth and fentanyl and use violence to protect their turf, the report found.  "The deadly reach of the Mexican Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels into U.S. communities is extended by the wholesale-level traffickers and street dealers bringing the cartels' drugs to market, sometimes creating their own deadly drug mixtures," the DEA report says. "Together, the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels have caused the worst drug crisis in U.S. history." The DEA's National Drug Threat Assessment report details the cartels' leadership structures, the areas they control, how they operate and their global reach beyond Mexico and the U.S.  Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. What states have the highest concentration of cartel activity? 00:57 What is the difference between a fentanyl overdose and a fentanyl poisoning? 07:05 What are more political leaders up in arms on the addiction crisis? 15:00 What role is human trafficking playing in this war between cartels? 32:35 Is the addiction crisis our number 1 epidemic? 33:43 For more on Achieve Greatness and Paula Young: ⁠www.achievegreatness88.org⁠ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donthidethescars/message

PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠is honored to welcome Paula Young the Co-founder and President of Achieve Greatness and Andrew's mom. Achieve Greatness was founded in memory of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Andrew, who passed away from fentanyl poisoning in March of 2022. Before Andrew's passing, he was passionate about coaching and teaching basketball while helping youth in his community. He created Achieve Greatness, where he mentored youth through basketball. In his memory, we have continued Achieve Greatness, building it into a nonprofit organization. Our mission is to continue to capture Andrew's vision of sponsoring youth through basketball camps and other sports while also bringing awareness to and educating people about the dangers of fentanyl. In addition, we will also utilize our platform to address opioid use and addiction in our communities. Paula Young, PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following and more. What is the origins of Achieve Greatness and how does it honor Andrew's original vision ? Is marijuana being laced with fentanyl? What is the difference between a fentanyl overdose and a fentanyl poisoning? Is enough being done to not only bring awareness to the fentanyl crisis, but addiction prevention and solutions as well? What has Paula's experience been when dealing with legislators on fighting the fentanyl crisis? For more on Achieve Greatness and Paula Young: www.achievegreatness88.org For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donthidethescars/message

We here at PAIN⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit are honored to have welcomed Peter J. Forcelli, a recently retired Deputy Assistant Director of the Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), where he served as head of training to the Don't Hide The Scars podcast. Forcelli is a respected investigator noted for developing complex criminal investigations targeting armed gangs and criminal organizations. He has made over one thousand arrests and has served over three hundred search warrants. He is well regarded by those who have worked with him for his unwavering commitment to what he calls “investigative excellence.” His work in the investigation into the Neese Bello Organization led to members of the group pleading guilty to over 145 home-invasion-style robberies. Still, Forcelli is best known for his efforts to fight for justice in instances where he has uncovered injustice. He has been involved in the exoneration of eight people who were wrongfully arrested and convicted in the Bronx, New York, for murders they did not commit. Forcelli is also a cancer survivor—he developed lung cancer from the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero. He is a recurring guest speaker at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. Peter, along with coauthor Keelin MacGregor wrote The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels. The book is a raw and unflinching account that details the harrowing journey for Peter as a whistleblower in the Fast and Furious federal scandal, Forcelli shows the public and personal cost of standing up for justice and public safety. Peter Forcelli, PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance discuss the following and more. Why did Peter know he had to shed light on the wrong doings are Operation Fast & Furious? Flindt and Peter share their perspectives on why they think more isn't being done to target drug cartels? Are we seeing a shift when it comes to public safety policy? We share our thoughts. What was Peter's first hand experience as NYPD Officer and ATF in seeing shifts around public safety policy in the 1980's to now? Flindt asks Peter "Is law enforcement engaged when it comes to the addiction crisis and how do they handle the constraints put upon them?" For more on Peter Forcelli: https://www.peterjforcelli.com/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.flindtandersen.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donthidethescars/message