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Zach Sorensen played Major League baseball with the Cleveland Indians and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. In 1998, he was a second round draft pick (63rd overall) out of Wichita State University, where he earned All-American and Academic All-American honors. As a member of the 1997 and 2001 USA National baseball teams, he captured a silver medal in the International Cup. He is an author, speaker, and and proud husband and father. He currently is a mental performance coach with the Atlanta Braves.

He’s a substance abuse counselor for armed forces members in San Diego and he’s also written books about kids becoming addicted to screen time

WE ARE A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER We Offer More Effective & Innovative Treatment As a leading and innovative recovery program, Diamond Tree Recovery will assess the degree of addiction and provide the most appropriate options for treatment whether we provide the service or not.

Dustin and Frank get together with one of our good friends and SOAR Life Coaches Wes to discuss life in recovery, coping skills, the gym, and relationships.

WHAT IS SOAR? The SOAR Mission is to lead those that struggle with substance abuse on a healthy journey to change through fitness, spirituality, and good nutrition practices. Our student to coach model encourages clients to establish a strong foundation by also helping others to learn the relationship between these principles, and the role that they play in enhancing one’s life performance.   Although we place emphasis on addicts, our program has helped many different types of people change their lives for the better. You don’t have to struggle with addiction to reach out for help!

WHAT IS SOAR? The SOAR Mission is to lead those that struggle with substance abuse on a healthy journey to change through fitness, spirituality, and good nutrition practices. Our student to coach model encourages clients to establish a strong foundation by also helping others to learn the relationship between these principles, and the role that they play in enhancing one’s life performance.   Although we place emphasis on addicts, our program has helped many different types of people change their lives for the better. You don’t have to struggle with addiction to reach out for help!

Ardu Recovery Center Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center in Provo Utah Ardu Recovery Center is a residential addiction treatment and rehabilitation facility located in northern Utah. We offer a fully comprehensive approach to addiction treatment involving both proven medical treatments and holistic techniques. Our goal is to treat the root causes and symptoms of addiction while maintaining a strong focus on each resident’s mental health. At Ardu Recovery Center Utah, we specialize in a large variety of detox methods including both traditional medical approaches and innovative holistic treatments. Our residential complex uses a combination of recommended medical and spiritual wellness therapies to ensure an all-encompassing recovery of both mind and body. Ardu provides residents with a complete rehabilitation and treatment experience.     #RecoveringAddict #SOAR #Schoolpodcast

Frank and Blake on recovery

The SOAR Mission is to lead those that struggle with substance abuse on a healthy journey to change through fitness, spirituality, and good nutrition practices. Our student to coach model encourages clients to establish a strong foundation by also helping others to learn the relationship between these principles, and the role that they play in enhancing one’s life performance.   Although we place emphasis on addicts, our program has helped many different types of people change their lives for the better. You don’t have to struggle with addiction to reach out for help!

Tyler (Big T) is not only Dustins sponsor he is the President of the board here at SOAR (School of addiction recovery). Here is an honest conversation about the effects of drugs and alcohol and the possibility of anyone to recover.

LIVING AN ELITE WAY OF LIFE RESULTS IN LOVE OF SELF. WHEN SELF-LOVE IS PRESENT, THERE IS NO ROOM FOR ANY DESTRUCTIVE SUBSTANCE OR BEHAVIOR. PERIOD.

Brandi begins to tell us her story of a life of addiction, and now sober and battling cancer.

We met Stephanie at a sweat lodge here in Utah. We are looking for ways to push our bodies to the limit physically and mentally. Self-mastery in recovery not only helps you stay sober it also helps you be the best you and live a happy life able to handle anything life can through at you.   LIVING AN ELITE WAY OF LIFE RESULTS IN LOVE OF SELF. WHEN SELF-LOVE IS PRESENT, THERE IS NO ROOM FOR ANY DESTRUCTIVE SUBSTANCE OR BEHAVIOR. PERIOD.   If you are looking to change your life, this is your program. You will be led into a community that will love and care about you, hold you accountable, and stand by you as you push to reach your goals. You will be taught to lead a healthy, optimal way of life: Spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. The program runs 4 days per week, two hours a day. An hour in the classroom covering the SOAR Lifestyle curriculum, and an hour in the gym, learning to train. You will be surrounded by certified SOAR life coaches, contracted therapists for 1x1 therapy, and those who have already paid the price and fought the battles of addiction. You will become part of a life long family of elite human beings.

Cord is a life coach here at SOAR. Dustin and Cord talk about life in addiction and how the SOAR life style has improved the health in all areas of life.   The SOAR Mission is to lead those that struggle with substance abuse on a healthy journey to change through fitness, spirituality, and good nutrition practices. Our student to coach model encourages clients to establish a strong foundation by also helping others to learn the relationship between these principles, and the role that they play in enhancing one’s life performance.

School of addiction recovery. (SOAR) The School podcast.Join Dustin, Frank, and LT as we speak openly, shamelessly, and honestly about life in addiction and the pathway to recovery.The SOAR Mission is to lead those that struggle with substance abuse on a healthy journey to change through fitness, spirituality, and good nutrition practices. Our student to coach model encourages clients to establish a strong foundation by also helping others to learn the relationship between these principles, and the role that they play in enhancing one’s life performance.

LIVING AN ELITE WAY OF LIFE RESULTS IN LOVE OF SELF. WHEN SELF-LOVE IS PRESENT, THERE IS NO ROOM FOR ANY DESTRUCTIVE SUBSTANCE OR BEHAVIOR. PERIOD. If you are looking to change your life, this is your program. You will be led into a community that will love and care about you, hold you accountable, and stand by you as you push to reach your goals. You will be taught to lead a healthy, optimal way of life: Spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. The program runs 4 days per week, two hours a day. An hour in the classroom covering the SOAR Lifestyle curriculum, and an hour in the gym, learning to train. You will be surrounded by certified SOAR life coaches, contracted therapists for 1x1 therapy, and those who have already paid the price and fought the battles of addiction. You will become part of a life long family of elite human beings.

Wow, OG Badger’s first episode has already garnered thousands of listens on the podcast as well as thousands of views on YouTube. The story of the recovered 1%er face of OG Badger’s Heavy Hitters on YouTube is one that, as you will see, or have seen in Part 1, has set the basis for his following that totals more than 50,000 people across various social media platforms. His stories vary from daily recovery readings to hardcore prison experiences aimed at keeping people out of prison. The first episode was certainly gritty…if you haven’t checked it out yet, check out the link and description below. During Part 2, however, Badger made it a point to focus on his story of RECOVERY! Badger shares how he was able to get clean and how he was able to have a Higher Power purify his heart and be accepting of all people of all races. More importantly, he explains how he got clean, how he got a job, how he reconnected with his family, and how he continues to stay clean to this day. An impressive part of Badger’s 12th Step is the $600/month bed that he maintains at ALL times for an addict who is ready and willing to go through the steps and get sober. You can check out his channel below for ways to contribute. He shares how and why he got this bed, and why looking out for and helping other addicts is VITAL to recovery.   In true OG Badger fashion, this one is insightful, emotional, and of course, entertaining. Much respect, Badger. Thank you for helping us help others… MAKE SURE TO CHECK HIS CHANNEL OUT!

(Part 1 of 2) Warning, this episode gets a bit gritty…but first, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with Notifications ON so that you are notified immediately of any and all new episodes...Video available on our YouTube channel as well as our traditional audio podcast. We are joined today by OG Badger, the recovered 1%er and the face of "OG Badger’s Heavy Hitters" channel on YouTube. Badger’s story is one that, as you will see, has set the basis for his following that totals more than 50,000 people across various social media platforms. His stories vary from daily recovery readings to hardcore prison experiences aimed at keeping people out of prison. Badger was introduced to hard drugs by his father who, after catching him smoking weed at 13 years old, dragged him by his hair into his bathroom only to inject cocaine into his arm…the high leading to the first time he ever told his father he loved him. Fast forward, and Badger ends up facing 31 days in jail for driving on a suspended license and turns that short stint into 20 YEARS throughout the California prison system as a 1%er. On his 17th day, 3 DAYS away from an early release, due to looking to prove himself, he caught a “187 charge” (murder), convicted by Judge Lance Ito, judge of the famous OJ Simpson trial, which led to his lengthy stay during which he was a shot-caller at times. His stay in the California prison system led to a number of wild stories, most importantly to us, one of a of full-blown, homemade needle-sharing heroin addiction in prison, with no desire to recover as he figured he would spend the rest of his life in prison. Due to simply WANTING MAIL FROM SOMEONE, while he was in the “hole”, he wrote to the only address he knew, the address of a local Los Angeles Narcotics Anonymous office…and they wrote back. This led to him visiting them once being released the final time and being engulfed in the steps. Badger shares his recovery through the 12-steps and gives SOLID advice about how he feels one should work them and how he takes his sponsees through them. Tune in for a harrowing story which sets up our next episode….part 2 during which he will focus more on his recovery story. Thanks to OG Badger for joining the show - subscribe to his channel

We are joined today by Cameron Benedict. Unlike most of us addicts, Cameron’s heroin use had no graduation of intensity...in other words, his first experience with heroin was shooting it directly into his veins. He did not start with snorting or smoking it, he was shooting up from day 1. Cameron shares his story about going through a number of different rehabilitation centers, and although being able to get a few months clean here and there, ultimately returning to the life of addiction every time. Cameron shares the serenity that he ultimately found, although it did not come from any type of organized program that he is currently working...he found the power of therapy, honesty, integrity, and self-reflection. He holds himself accountable to a high degree. In addition, Cameron talks about CBD and what it has done for him and his recovery. CBD has helped him immensely and he shares the peace that it has provided his mind and body. Additionally, he provides some of the science behind CBD and shares how he feels it can help a number of people with numerous ailments even outside of addiction. He has recently secured funding and founded Exalt CBD and shares his mission to help others. Tune in for a great story and to learn something!! Remember, our goal is to provide a free recovery resource for addicts and loved ones of addicts. Please like and share the podcast to help spread the message - we truly appreciate hearing from all of you that this helps. Your comments and messages mean a lot.

After a mid-season hiatus, we're back in business! We're joined by WAR regular and good friend Josh Lynch. Josh is an ex-addict who has completely turned his life around and is a family man who owns his own business. This episode we talk about spirituality, God, and tendencies that we as addicts and alcoholics share in common. No matter what your religious or spiritual beliefs are, or where you are in your journey, this is a great episode that is definitely worth a listen!

In this episode we are joined by our good friend and W.A.R. Life Coach Wes.  Another amazing story and shining example of our Student to Coach model, Wes has been involved with our program and the W.A.R. gym for about a year now.

This week we are blessed to have one of the most unique and interesting guests that we have ever had on the WAR Podcast. One of the best men, parents, and teachers we have heard….and he does it all without God.  In the depths of his addiction,

In this episode we are joined by Sean Neill (Chicken) at his beautiful place in San Clemente CA. We talk shop with Chicken about his Inspiring Friends foundation, surfing, golfing, what it’s like being a sober companion and recovery coach,

Rob Eastman returns to share with us his message of “preparation” rather than “protection” that he spreads throughout teachers unions and schools in the state. His belief is that educating children on the DETAILS about drugs and alcohol prepares them f...

On this Episode, our great friend Dan comes back to discuss a myriad of subjects relating to recovery, as well as to share a gritty relapse he experienced within the last 3 months. We thank Dan for his candor and humility as he last joined us with over...

On this episode, we are joined by Amberly- surprisingly the first female guest we’ve ever had on the podcast! As a Reiki master, intern, graduate student, active member of the Recovery community, and a full-time working mother of two wonderful children...

In the second episode of this season, we are blessed to hear from Ben W, a guest with the longest amount of continuous sobriety we have ever had on the Podcast…and someone with a solid Alcoholics Anonymous recovery story.

Dustin and Don interview the newest member of our Team, Frank J. Frank takes us through his journey which began as a privileged kid in Los Angeles who made a series of decisions that led him to selling drugs for gangs, going to LA county jail, being on the news as a missing person, and […]

Dustin & Don meet with Chris to discuss his life as a heroin addict in Chicago. Chris talks about how his arms were almost amputated, what it was like to attend a Scientology treatment center, and how he finally got sober. Chris’s story shows how dark the heroin world gets, but also how bright the […]

Drew Wilson grew up with a solid Mormon foundation and was the person you would trust with almost anything…until pain pills grabbed a hold of him. Drew found that the only way to get pain pills was to steal them out of people’s homes while they were at...

Dustin & Don interview Mike Haws, the founder of the Red Barn Therapeutic Community…a community that literally costs NOTHING to get into…aside from a two-year commitment to the program!  Those of you unaware of the Therapeutic Community model are in fo...

Reading? Yeah right! Dustin couldn’t pass the ACT to go play college baseball, and thought he was too dumb to even enjoy reading. Little did he know that reading was necessary to save his life. Dustin & Don share stories about their recovery,

Dustin and Don are joined today by Dan Fosmark. Dan is a former high-school football player who began his addiction after a shoulder injury. He kept it together through a college scholarship for Shot Put until he finally let go and let his life unravel...

Dustin is joined by Troy Meyer from Brighton Recovery to talk about overcoming  meth addiction, being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, the growing amphetamine problem in college, and healthy treatment philosophies, among much more. www.workoutaddictionrecovery.com Tag@waraddiction

Dustin & Don are joined by Ryan Decker from Wasatch Recovery to talk about Anthony Bourdains death, multigenerational suicide, suicide awareness, and moving on to living the abundant life in recovery. www. workoutaddictionrecovery.com Tag @waraddiction

We are joined by fitness, wellness, and life coach, Rob Eastman. Rob runs a gym, works with kids, and helps those struggling with addiction. We talk facing your challenges head on. Standing up and fighting what brings you down. Rob is an inspiration,

  This week we sit down with Interventionist, Don Coleman, to talk the State of the Scene: Treatment success, using your mind to conquer addiction, and… Vaccines?! Tag @waraddiction on your experiences www.workoutaddictionrecovery.

This week we are joined by the creator of Fit2Fat2Fit, Drew Manning. We discuss bio-hacks, empathy, accountability, and the benefits of living a life of optimal health. Connect with Drew – www.fit2fat2fit.com @fit2fat2fit Tag @waraddiction on your expe...

  We are joined by recent WAR graduate, Cord. We talk about getting committed, trusting the process, and learning to use discomfort to discover your true self. Cord’s Weekly Challenge: Get Grateful    Every morning Cord writes down things that he is gr...

This week we sit down with the new Primary Therapist at W.A.R., Justin Zizumbo. We talk about the ingredients to putting together a resilient lifestyle, cutting out what holds you back, and building your foundation to weather the storm.

We are joined this week by the founder of Recovery Strong, Jared Shaw, to talk reaching new limits, experiences in sobriety, and living a lifestyle of recovery. Jared’s Weekly Challenge: Spirit & Nutrition Set a goal to pray morning and night.

  Dr. Dan Freigang stops by the studio to talk awareness, adapting, and going on a quest to slay your dragons. Dr. Dan’s Weekly Challenge: Stories Find a story that has influenced you. Fiction or non-fiction. Something that has inspired you to change,

We are joined again by author, speaker, and coach, Todd Sylvester, for a powerful conversation on being a watcher of your thoughts, belief systems, and learning to just be it. Todd’s Weekly Challenge: Magnify your Energy Energy cannot be destroyed; onl...

  Author, speaker, and interventionist, Dan Workman,  joins us this week to talk perspective, self belief, and learning to fail. Dan is the Author of the book, ‘Black Tar Mormon’ and the founder of Quitters Prosper. Check out his blog,

We are joined by Don Coleman from Wasatch Recovery to talk alternate forms of treatment, competing with cravings, and becoming fearless. Don’s Weekly Challenge: Decisions Take a piece of paper and draw a line down the middle. On one side,

  UFC Fighter, Court McGee joins us at the WAR studio to talk people and the impact they have, priorities, and how putting recovery first will allow everything else to line up. Court tells his incredible story about how he went from dying due to an ove...

Fit to Recover founder, Ian Acker joins us on the W.A.R. Podcast to discuss the FTR Gym, recovery, doing whatever it takes, and Owning It: your life, decisions, anxieties, etc. Ian’s Weekly Challenge: Self Appreciation Every day write down 3 things tha...

Pro Skier, world record holder, and founder, Julian Carr, stops by to talk about embracing failure, conquering fear, and finding your footing. Julian’s Weekly Challenge: Diligence Start each day with 20 push-ups and a 60 second plank. Sound easy?

Author, speaker, coach, and trainer, Todd Sylvester, joins us to talk about the power of giving back, the immovable center, being a master creator, and setting your Soul on Fire. Todd’s Weekly Challenge: Hour of Power Start your day with Todd’s Hour of...

MLB All-Star, John Buck, stops by to talk about dealing with a parent suffering from addiction, using failures as building blocks, defined goals, and his keys to creating success. Buck’s Weekly Challenge: Get Motivated / Find Peace Start your day with ...

UFC Veteran, Josh Burkman, stops by the W.A.R. Studio to talk about the power of a healthy lifestyle, spiritual awareness, and keeping the edges sharp. Weekly Challenge: Get Connected Go on a 60 minute walk,