Podcasts about alcohol addiction

As God's children who are serving in ministry, sometimes the first thing to go in our walk is learning how to rest in Christ. Busyness can be one of the greatest enemies to sustainability and longevity in ministry. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, sits down with West Regional Director Jeff Redmond to discuss what it looks like practically to rest in Christ and some things that he's learned in his walk as a believer and recovery.

For more than 20 years, Jodi Gordon lived much of her life in the spotlight. But behind the scenes, she was quietly struggling. Four years ago, she revealed her struggles with depression – and spoke for the first time about going to rehab for alcohol addiction. On this episode of the Stellar podcast, Jodi opens up about what life has looked like for her in recovery, stepping away from acting to work as a counsellor for Sane Australia, launching her new practice The Modern Recovery Group, and why, at 41, she feels more grounded than ever. You can find more information about Jodi Gordon here. Watch the full episode with Jodi Gordon here. Something To Talk About is a podcast by Stellar, hosted by Sarrah Le Marquand Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellar, TikTok @stellar_aus, or stellarmag.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

       Dr. Michele Perron is a licensed counsellor who spent half her career in abstinence-based addiction treatment — and the other half watching it fail. In this episode, she reveals why the 100-year-old 12-step model may be keeping people stuck in shame, how intentional drinking and amino acid therapy are creating breakthroughs science can back up, and why the bravest thing you can do is stop leading with your worst moment. If alcohol, identity, or simply feeling whole again matters to you — or someone you love — this conversation will change how you see recovery forever.

In recent years, the celebrate recovery global ministry has expanded the way churches can become a celebrate recovery ministry by hosting open share group only within their church. God is doing remarkable things through this function of the ministry and lives are being changed & pointed to Christ. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field, Director of Celebrate Recovery, sits down with Todd Harris, a CR representative in California to hear his heart and how he believes that a revival is spreading through the nation through this new approach to reaching more people through the church and open share group only. Listen to Todd's passion and heart for Jesus and the ministry of celebrate recovery and be inspired.

Film Festival Tickets: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/2216905 PATREON: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast   This Week on Dopey's Greatest Hits Dave opens the show emotionally wrecked after listening to Sublime's “Pool Shark,” reflecting on Bradley Nowell's addiction, the pain embedded in the song, and memories of his late friend Todd, who loved Sublime as much as he did. He talks Knicks euphoria, recovery gratitude, the upcoming Dopey Short Film Festival, and reads listener emails, Patreon comments, and Spotify reactions about the late Ryan Leone—sparking a conversation about storytelling, addiction, truth, exaggeration, and loss. The heart of the episode is a powerful interview with Jakob Nowell, son of Bradley Nowell and current frontman of Sublime. Jakob tells the story of growing up without his father, who died from a heroin overdose when Jakob was just one year old. He describes a chaotic childhood surrounded by drugs, violence, sex work, addiction, and instability, while also carrying the impossible weight of being “Bradley Nowell's son.” He talks about feeling like an outsider, escaping into fantasy, music, books, video games, and eventually drugs. Jakob shares how he started smoking weed at 12, escalated into pills, meth, alcohol, and speed, got kicked out of high school, moved to Long Beach, started playing music, and spiraled into severe addiction. He recounts suicide attempts, waking up in detox after a blackout, struggling through early sobriety, and ultimately finding recovery through AA and service. Dave and Jakob have an unusually honest conversation about identity, legacy, addiction, and recovery. Jakob discusses the burden of being compared to a father he never knew, the strange expectations people placed on him growing up, and what it feels like to now stand onstage singing Sublime songs with Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson. The interview also explores Bradley's own attempts at recovery, the impact his death had on the family, the mythology surrounding rock-and-roll addiction, and the difference between glorifying substance abuse and surviving it. Jakob reflects on how sobriety gave him opportunities he never thought possible, including leading Sublime into a new chapter while continuing to build his own project, Jakob's Castle. Along the way they talk about Coachella, Gwen Stefani, punk rock, recovery culture, resentment, storytelling, mythology, and why “Pool Shark” remains one of the most accurate songs ever written about heroin addiction. The episode closes with Jakob Nowell performing “Pool Shark,” ALL THAT AND MORE MORE MORE MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, global field director of celebrate recovery, will continue the conversation of understanding how our childhood can play into our present day today. What are some other things that we need to be aware of and how our present behavior might be connected with a root from our past, that needs our attention. Listen in and explore some thoughts and reflective questions to think about as we lean into the greater part of our story to take to the One who heals the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

In the recovery journey, we are lifelong learners. Sometimes things can show up and give us information that is so important that we lean into so that we can understand our greater story. The goal is not to keep us stuck there or even shame or blame our family system, but understand it so that we can ultimately grow toward healing. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, global field director of celebrate recovery will unpack this important topic and help us consider some things to think about so that we can continue the growth process.

Grief is one of the most complex aspects of the recovery journey that we will all walk through. There is an element of grief in all of our stories that we may not even be aware of. Some grief has a funeral that follows, and some grief doesn't. In this episode, RodneyHolmstrom, global field, director of Celebrate recovery, will unpack and help us understand how some of the losses of what never was or shattered dreams are just as important to grieve and organize toward healing as any other aspect of grief. Healing happens when we organize and name the grief with God and safe community.

One of the schemes from the enemy is to convince us to keep those past stories and the scary parts of our heart in hiding and in that dark cave. But there is a high cost to hiding and staying in a place of secrecy. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, global field director of celebrate recovery, will unpack the importance of our story and understanding how naming all parts of our story leads to healing so that we can walk in healing and a new beautiful story that God has painted for us.

One of the richest parts of celebrate recovery is understanding that it's not a behavioral management process but a transformational heart process. It's so important to understand how we find ourselves in these unhealthy spaces of habits. One of the ways that we combat the addictions and habits begin to lose their power is by addressing the lies that live beneath them. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, global field, director of celebrate recovery, will unpack how lies form and how the hurts and trauma from our past create unhealthy tracks to become our unhealthy lies and how we ultimately lead to God's truth toward healing and new healthy practices.

In episode 2 of Breaking Free from Addiction, Craig from the Alcohol & Drug Foundation joins us to discuss the causes and effects of alcohol addiction. He explains the psychological impact on alcohol consumption that leads to patterns of addictive behaviour. He touches on factors such as genetic components, familial environments, and wider social or cultural beliefs/misconceptions and how they exacerbate harm caused by alcohol. Craig discusses the effects of relapse on self-confidence and some strategies that assist in sidestepping those risks. Interviewer: Shakeel Sahib Date aired: 15/4/26

In the recovery process, it can be painful to acknowledge and admit some things from our past, and present that are causing havoc on our life and relationships. The retraining and redeeming process is not always easy and can become an obstacle to continuing the road to recovery. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field, Director of celebrate recovery, will unpack some of the ways things seem to get harder on our journey and confuse us toward possibly giving up on the healing journey. What are some things that we can be aware of to be encourage in the hard struggle that can be indicators toward healing, change, and growth?

Penny Thorne, who shared at our community group in Raleigh, North Carolina, grew up with a strong foundation of faith but quietly believed the lie that she had to earn God's love by being good enough. That pressure followed her into adulthood, where she soon discovered alcohol helped to ease her anxiety of trying to be perfect. Over time, however, the alcohol began to take control. But God, in His kindness, had a plan for redemption.   Through the love of her daughter, time in Scripture, and stepping into community, Penny encountered the pursuing love of a Father who never let her go. Her story is a reminder that we don't have to strive for God's love; we're invited to receive it.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.  - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Have you ever fallen into a pattern of trying to earn God's love? Cease striving today and find rest and peace knowing you are enough.  ______________________________________________________________   Listen to "There is No Striving" by Rita Springer   Listen to a similar story:  Episode 315- Sarah Robinson- "A New Trajectory: Redeemed from Alcoholism and Pursued by the Father."    Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Penny   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for upcoming events, new podcast episodes, details on our live gatherings happening around the country, and much more!! FOLLOW US on Instagram and Facebook!   

If you haven't experienced alcohol addiction yourself, chances are someone close to you has. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, roughly 29 million people in the United States are living with alcohol use disorder. It affects people from every walk of life, including many who never expected to struggle with substance use.Today's guest on Grieving Out Loud, Katie Lain, says her path into addiction wasn't sudden. It happened gradually, after spending more time around people who drank frequently, until she found herself caught in it.Katie eventually found her way out with the help of treatment and a medication that isn't often part of the conversation. In this episode, she shares her story, how she reached out for help and what ultimately made the difference.Learn more about Katie's story and the Sinclair Method at Thrive Alcohol Recovery.Related Episodes:After a two-decades' long alcohol addiction, a husband and father finds recover through Emily's HopeAlcohol and women: A dangerous combinationA Wife's Battle With Addiction, A Husband's Journey to Love Her Through ItSend us Fan MailBehind every number is a story of a life cut short, a family shattered, and a community devastated.They were...daughterssonsmothersfathersfriendswiveshusbandscousinsboyfriendsgirlfriends.They were More Than Just A Number. Support the showConnect with AngelaFollow Grieving Out LoudFollow Emily's HopeRead Angela's BlogSubscribe to Grieving Out Loud/Emily's Hope UpdatesSuggest a GuestFor more episodes and information, just go to our website, emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage!Podcast producers:Casey Wonnenberg King & Kayli Fitz

In the last episode, we unpacked, at a high-level what addictions are and hopefully grow our curiosity and empathy toward the reasons why addictions might show up in our life. But what is the path toward freedom look like? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of celebrate recovery, will help us continue the conversation around addictions and how the path toward freedom through CR can help us work toward lasting recovery.

1 in 3 people that come to Celebrate Recovery deal with some kind of substance abuse addiction. Everyone else is dealing with the things underneath the surface that lead to addictions. However, addictions are a part of what CR helps people face in their life. It's important to understand in general what addictions are and what the healing path might look like. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, unpacks this important topic to give us a little bit of clarity around addictions, and maybe a deeper curiosity of how to face it as we walk through it with other people.

Do US Adults View Drug and Alcohol Addiction as a Health Condition? Journal of Addiction Medicine  Participants (n=5250), part of Gallup's random sample of US households, completed a web-based survey that explored their beliefs about addiction.  Asked if addiction is a health condition 77% of US adults agree, 16% disagree, and 6% don't know. Men are more likely to disagree (20%) than women (15%). Those who have struggled with addiction but not in recovery were more likely to disagree (22%) than those in recovery (13%) or with no personal addiction experience (16%). Those with less education and income were more likely to disagree. Those who disagree that addiction is a health condition are less likely to believe it is treatable by doctors (OR=0.3), believe that medications are effective treatments (OR=0.4), or help friends or family with addiction (OR=0.5).    Read this issue of the ASAM Weekly Subscribe to the ASAM Weekly Visit ASAM

It doesn't seem possible, but we are living in a world where we have more tools and forms of communication then we've ever had in our lifetime. And yet, we are probably the loneliest we've ever been as a culture. Why? How is that possible? What are the things that we need to be aware of that could be barriers to moving from loneliness to healthy community and connection? What are the things that we can do as next steps to move from hiding to healing? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, global field director of celebrate recovery will help unpack this important topic to help us combat the loneliness that becomes our choice in what we do with it. How does celebrate recovery help us in this process?

Margaret Lloyd Seger shares her recovery story—getting sober at just 25 years old and transforming her life into one of purpose, research, and impact. From early struggles with alcohol and Adderall to becoming a PhD researcher studying addiction and pregnancy, her journey highlights the reality of addiction, the difficulty of early recovery, and the hope that keeps people going. This conversation dives into: What early addiction really looks like The hardest parts of early recovery How recovery can rebuild a life The truth about substance use during pregnancy Why people deserve recovery—no matter what Recovery is possible. And it starts one day at a time.0:00 – Margaret introduces herself (15 years in recovery) 1:05 – “I had a great childhood… still became an alcoholic” 1:40 – First exposure to drinking & drugs 2:27 – Early red flags: “I only wanted to drink to get drunk” 3:00 – Why addiction is hard to see when you're in it 4:00 – Loss + addiction getting worse 5:00 – The moment it finally clicked 5:25 – First recovery meeting at 25 6:10 – “Drugs and alcohol stopped working” 7:30 – Early recovery was the hardest thing she's ever done 8:00 – 10 days sober… nervous system completely shot 9:15 – Surviving early recovery (meetings + “hope shots”) 10:45 – Rebuilding life in recovery 13:30 – Working with kids affected by addiction 16:50 – Her focus now: pregnancy & addiction 20:40 – Research + TikTok education 22:10 – Cannabis use during pregnancy 24:45 – The risks most people don't realize 28:50 – Advice for someone in their first 24 hours ----Across the Web----

The longer we are on the road to recovery the more tempting it is to make the resource our idol instead of the Source who is worthy to be worshipped. How do we work the program and not make the program an idol. One of our sayings at Celebrate Recovery is "keep coming back because it works if you work it and it won't if you don't". Does that mean we take control back or release control? What does that mean to work the program? Understanding the heart behind this is essential to keeping things balanced, and keeping our perspective and eyes on God.In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field, Director of Celebrate Recovery, will discuss and help us understand the difference between 'working' it to check a box versus 'surrendering' control, and walking in healthy recovery.

You don't have to look very far to see the broken world around us. Circumstances happen left, and right, and they can consume us if we aren't aware, creating great fear inside our thinking and our heart. Is it possible to have peace even when our circumstances don't change around us? What does peace in the midst of our circumstances look like? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will share a story of lessons he learned from his mom in her last months of her life, lying in a hospital bed. Listen in and find the nuggets that you might be able to apply to your own life & circumstances.

We're explaining what I think might really be behind Trump's neck rash and the preventative skin treatment his doctors mentioned. Ray J's mom speaks out to shut down the doubters about his recent heart failure diagnosis after he was rushed to the hospital with cardiomyopathy and a heart pumping at just 15% capacity.We're also talking about Britney Spears' DUI, which just exposed a deadly risk hiding in millions of medicine cabinets. This is a serious warning about mixing even common medications with alcohol and why that combination can turn fatal.Christina Applegate spoke out last week about her multiple sclerosis and shared how her MS symptoms hid for years before her diagnosis and why it still sucks every. single. day.RFK Jr. calls out Dunkin' Donuts & Starbucks over sugar after finding 115 grams in a single iced coffee, and we're showing you what that actually does to your body. Set your reminder to come join the conversation and get the real medical truth behind the headlines.#HealthHappyLifePodcast #DrFrita #DrFritaLIVE! #CelebrityHealthNewsHere are a few helpful resources to help on your journey to wellness:▶️ Subscribe so you will never miss a YouTube video.

In this episode, we will continue the conversation in understanding how facing our past trauma, abandonment, and rejection can ultimately bring healing. How does facing it bring clarity in God's purpose for our lives so that the past pain does not go wasted. In this part 2 episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of celebrate recovery continues the important conversation of how leaning into our pain, although difficult, will always be worth it for God's greater purpose. 

What if the version of you that feels stuck, behind, or embarrassed about your past… is actually standing at the beginning of something powerful? In this episode, I sit down with Crazy Auntie Ann, who went from alcoholism and rock bottom to 3M+ followers on TikTok, not by trying to go viral, but by finally becoming herself. We talk about what it really means to stop caring what people think, how to reinvent yourself at any age, and why surrender, not willpower, changed her life forever. This is a conversation about identity, confidence, sobriety, self-forgiveness, and starting again. If you've ever felt: * Like you're behind in life * Like you wasted years * Like it's “too late” to change * Or like you've been living for other people.

Unfortunately, in this world, we will have trouble that brings up a lot of trauma, abandonment, and rejection. In celebrate recovery we are about facing those past traumatic wounds. But what happens when we avoid all of that and how does it shape our present in future when left unresolved? How does facing the pain of our past impact our present and our future? In this part 1 episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will lean into some things to be aware of and how it shapes our belief system, our choices, and how we interact with the world, ourselves, and God. What are the healing benefits of facing the pain of our past?

Synopsis: Addiction is often misunderstood as a failure of willpower—but emerging science increasingly shows it may be deeply rooted in biology. In this episode of Biotech 2050, recorded during JPM 2026 in San Francisco, host Alok Tayi speaks with Cary Claiborne, CEO of Adial Pharmaceuticals, about a new precision-medicine approach to tackling one of the world's most widespread and undertreated conditions: alcohol use disorder. Cary shares the personal and professional journey that brought him into addiction medicine—from a career in finance at global corporations to helping take pioneering biotech companies public and ultimately leading Adial's mission to address addiction through science. After losing a close family member to addiction, Cary became determined to focus his work on diseases where innovation could create meaningful societal impact. The discussion explores Adial's genetically targeted therapy, designed to reduce alcohol cravings without requiring patients to stop drinking entirely. Cary explains how their repurposed low-dose therapy, paired with a simple cheek-swab diagnostic test, could help identify the patients most likely to benefit—bringing a precision-medicine framework to addiction treatment, an area that has seen little therapeutic innovation in more than two decades. Alok and Cary also examine the broader landscape of addiction science, the societal costs of untreated alcohol use disorder, and how AI-driven clinical simulations are helping design smarter Phase III trials. Looking ahead, Cary discusses how this scientific platform could expand into other impulse-driven conditions, including opioid addiction, gambling, and compulsive behaviors. It's a compelling conversation about precision psychiatry, addiction medicine, and the future of neuropsychiatric drug development. Biography: Cary Claiborne was named Chief Executive Officer of Adial Pharmaceuticals in August 2022 after previously being appointed Chief Operating Officer in December 2021 and being named to the Board of Directors. Mr. Claiborne previously served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and board member of Indivior PLC, a publicly traded specialty pharmaceutical company developing medicines to treat addiction and serious mental illnesses. Among his accomplishments, Mr. Claiborne led the company's spin off from its then parent company, Reckitt Benckiser, to become an independent, listed company. While at Indivior, he established and oversaw corporate reporting, internal audit, tax, treasury, external audit, and information technology. Prior to joining Indivior, Mr. Claiborne served as the CFO of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a global biopharmaceutical company, which was later sold to Mallinckrodt. Before joining Sucampo, Mr. Claiborne served as CFO and Corporate Secretary of Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., and oversaw corporate finance during the company's initial public offering. He graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in Business Administration and from Villanova University with an M.B.A. and was a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Governance Fellow.

In this ministry, we can find that it doesn't always have a pretty ending and can be heart wrenching to walk-through. Thankfully, this doesn't happen the majority of the time, but it does happen from time to time and we need to prepare hearts for if it does. In this episode Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of celebrate recovery, will walk us through some important reminders to equip us in handling the deepest pain of losing someone that we walked along side and shepherded, maybe in death or relapse, etc. How do we heal and take our hearts to the Lord? How can we possibly keep going and what God has called us to in our ultimate purpose and mission? Listen to some important points to equip us in these rare but important possibilities.IMPORTANT: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation or self-harm please seek help and consider professional attention if needed. Dial 988 to talk to a professional to be a bridge toward the help that you deserve.

Harrison Ward, also known as Fell Foodie, drank more than 20 pints a day, smoked like a chimney, battled clinical depression in silence and reached a moment where he believed there were only two ways out. Today I sit down with the man behind the outdoor cooking phenomenon to unpack addiction, withdrawal, mental health and the decision that saved his life. Harrison shares the reality behind addiction, drinking culture and the hidden loneliness of high-masking depression. From working in pubs while drinking heavily to climbing a mountains during withdrawal, this is a raw exploration of what happens when escape stops working and honesty begins.Together they explore why alcohol can feel like medicine before it becomes a prison, how depression can quietly shape behaviour from teenage years onwards, and why many people suffer in silence long before anyone notices. Harrison speaks openly about peer pressure, shame, identity and the fear of speaking honestly about mental health, especially growing up in environments where vulnerability felt impossible.Harrison explains how sobriety allowed him to rediscover purpose through food, nature and creativity, cooking restaurant-quality meals on remote mountainsides and sharing hope with thousands online. Oliver and Harrison also discuss cravings, withdrawal, rebuilding self-worth, going public about sobriety and the practical options available for anyone struggling with alcohol or depression today. If you or someone you love is struggling, this conversation offers honesty without judgement and hope without clichés.Now, over 9 years sober, Harrison has fused his love of food with the healing power of the outdoors. He's hiking the fells of Cumbria and cooking restaurant quality meals on a simple camp stove in the mountains, and sharing his story to show others that recovery is possible.He's been featured on the BBC with Mary Berry, Channel 5's ‘Winter on the Farm', Countryfile Magazine, Men's Fitness, and more. He's a bestselling author, a keynote speaker, and a brand ambassador. Oliver is an ambassador for Alcohol Change UK and you can access support here - https://tinyurl.com/5dt5773e Thank you to Gavin Sisters for sponsoring this episode! Visit -www.gavinsisters.co.uk and use promo code SCHOOLOFROCKBOTTOM for 10% off! T-Shirt from The Recovery Cartel -www.therecoverycartel.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/therecoverycartelPodcasting is an expensive passion. To help me keep going, I'd really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee, thank you! https://buymeacoffee.com/olivermason1Or via PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/olivermason1paypal Topics -0:00 Trailer & Intro 3:30 A rock bottom moment 5:20 Using alcohol to escape 7:30 Depression as a teenager 10:30 Mental health was not talked about before 11:45 Drinking 20 pints a day!16:40 Was Harrison a high functioning alcoholic?19:00 Is high functioning addiction worse?22:50 The moment I decided to stop drinking 28:30 Moderation and doing a geographical 36:00 Withdrawal and depression 40:00 Climbing a mountain in withdrawal!45:20 From hurting to healing 47:40 Dealing with cravings & peer pressure 51:45 Finding passion for cooking 54:00 Going public about sobriety 56:45 Options for help to go sober and fighting depression Follow HarrisonWebsite - https://www.fellfoodie.co.ukInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellfoodie Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fellfoodie/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/FellFoodieTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fellfoodieTwitter - https://twitter.com/FellFoodieFollow OliverInstagram - https://tinyurl.com/2vt29sjvFacebook - https://tinyurl.com/34cwz59rTikTok - https://tinyurl.com/ujw4vxn9LinkedIn - https://tinyurl.com/yuemhnd7Threads - https://tinyurl.com/yk7vdeahX - https://tinyurl.com/3u5mnpds Watch/Listen -YouTube - https://youtu.be/7UW29Hp7rBYSpotify - https://tinyurl.com/djmdvpjrApple - https://tinyurl.com/y3n2chk3 #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #MentalHealth

A question that might come up in the Recovery journey is "why should I deal with my past? Doesn't Paul say we should forget the past and strain forward?" Understanding the difference between getting stuck in our past and honoring our past with the whole goal of moving forward with a new purpose is essential to walking in freedom or staying stuck in our past trauma and pain. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, global field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will walk us through a conversation on what it looks like to understand the difference between staying stuck in our past and honoring our past so that God can bring redemption and restoration so that we can walk in Freedom.

In celebrate recovery, we all have our own experiences and the way the Holy Spirit grows and changes us through the principles and steps of celebrate recovery. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, sits down with North Central regional Director, Scott Kemp to talk about his favorite step & principle of CR. He shares his heart and why it means so much to him even 30+ years later in his recovery journey.

My guest tried to beat his alcohol addiction numerous times, but failed repeatedly. In this powerful episode, Matthew "Matt" McManus pulls back the curtains and transparently talks about his journey to sobriety, why he became an alcoholic, and what motivated him to change once and for all. If you are struggling with some sort of addiction, it is my hope that this episode gives you the motivation to keep fighting and striving to live the life you want to live. You and your loved ones deserve it.  The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has a page dedicated to finding resources to assist you on your journey to sobriety. SHOW NOTES: Links to Matthew McManus' LinkedIn profile and Facebook profile Link to Matt's "Pension Protectors" podcast Subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletter. It is called the "City Manager News & Job Board" newsletter and can be found here: https://cmnews.beehiiv.com/ AAME MEMBERSHIP: To join the American Association of Municipal Executives (AAME), sign up at this link: https://community.aame.org/ AAME JOB BOARD: The AAME has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments. To post a job, go to: https://jobs.aame.org/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms. Joe Turner's LinkedIn Page Note: Page may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Have you ever experienced textjacking?  Have you textjacked:  using a passage of Scripture, usually out of context, as a cudgel for their personal, social, or political gain.  Pastor Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson offers some practical guidance and wisdom for seeing it and how not to do it.  Ericka Andersen, author of "Freely Sober," shares her story of her relationship with alcohol and finding freedom from it.  She offers help and hope, especially for women, for breaking the power of alcohol over yourself and your family.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

In this episode, we continue the conversation with a dear sister in Christ, Amanda. We get to hear how God took her from the pains of a sexual assault and addictions to a new beautiful life of giving back, through her words and deeds sharing the good news with other people. Listen in on this episode with Rodney Holmstrom, global field, Director of celebrate recovery, as he has a continued conversation of part two of this incredible hope-filled testimony.

How Addiction Nearly Killed Three Sisters w/ Amanda Crossley | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Amanda Crossley shares her raw and unforgettable story of addiction, survival, and recovery—from growing up in New Jersey, stealing pills while working in a pharmacy, and descending into heroin use alongside her two sisters, to writing a desperate letter to Doctor Phil that ultimately changed all of their lives. Amanda opens up about the chaos of addiction, the pain her family endured, being exposed on national television, and how that moment became the turning point that led her to long-term sobriety, rebuilding relationships, and finding purpose by recovering out loud. This episode is an honest, emotional look at addiction as a family disease and a testament to what's possible when secrets end and recovery begins. Amanda also reflects on early sobriety, facing legal consequences, and learning how to build a new life from the ground up. Her story highlights the power of community, accountability, and saying yes to help even when it's uncomfortable. If you or someone you love is struggling, this episode is a reminder that recovery is possible and hope is never out of reach.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #addictionrecovery  #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:03:20 - Growing Up in New Jersey and East Coast Mentality00:05:00 - Family Background and Sisters' Addiction00:06:54 - First Experience With OxyContin00:07:35 - Stealing and Selling Pills While Working in a Pharmacy00:11:54 - First Time Using Heroin After Being Caught00:14:43 - First Treatment Experience at Age 2200:16:12 - Moving to Florida With Her Sister and Rapid Decline00:18:21 - All Three Sisters Using Under Parents' Roof00:21:31 - Writing the Letter to Doctor Phil00:22:32 - Doctor Phil Producers Call Two Years Later00:24:27 - Filming Doctor Phil and Parents Seeing Everything00:25:56 - Sent to Treatment and Sobriety Begins00:28:01 - Sisters' Sobriety and Family Today00:34:31 - Life After Treatment and Commitment to Recovery

Gov. Kathy Hochul officially announced her running mate in her reelection bid for governor: former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams Assembly Member Brian Cunningham (D - Central Brooklyn) discussed his legislative priorities for the year - from protecting New Yorkers homeowners to faith-based housing and securing funding for SUNY Downstate. New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham provides a glimpse into the work of the agency and alcohol addiction rates in the state. After 23 years in the Legislature, Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay announced he's stepping down as leader and won't be seeking reelection from his district.   EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

One of the most valuable tools we have in celebrate Recovery is speaking out loud what God has done inside of us. Anytime we have a courageous brother or sister in Christ share their life change story it becomes oxygen for all of our soul regardless of how long we've been on the journey. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, global field Director of celebrate Recovery, has an impactful and heartfelt conversation with one of our sisters and celebrate recovery, Amanda. A young woman who walked through immense suffering and pain toward Jesus and healing. Amanda is a part of a celebrate Recovery at Lifeline Church in Princeton West Virginia and meets on Sunday nights at 5 PM. Listen to this incredible story and be blessed.

Send us a textWhitney Walker shares her deeply personal journey of trauma, addiction, healing, and awakening, explaining how reclaiming rejected parts of herself led to alignment and purpose. She discusses the power of speaking one's truth, the role of ancestral connection, and the importance of self-worth in spiritual growth. Whitney also explores psychedelics, energy healing, and other modalities as tools for expanding consciousness and breaking limiting patterns, while emphasizing that healing begins with self-acceptance and responsibility.www.WomenWaken.comhttps://auraverse.networkwww.ClaudiuMurgan.comSupport the show

We've been talking about the important discussion around sex, and how God uses it as a beautiful gift in the confines of a marriage between a man and a woman. In this part two conversation, Rodney Holmstrom, global field Director of Celebrate Recovery, walks us through some additional points to consider in how a false view of sexual intimacy can be a counterfeit to true intimacy and healthy relationships with God and others. What is a healthy biblical view of sex and is their hope for us? What if we are struggling with things like pornography, sexually acting out, or other lust mindsets that are consuming us on a daily basis? Listen to this episode and hear some hope that change is possible, if we will acknowledge the struggle and then trust the process as we invite God into our pain and struggles.

New from Sober and Unashamed: “And I Thought Alcohol Addiction Was Dangerous” We have published hundreds of essays on alcoholism, recovery, sex and intimacy, underlying issues, growth and progress. Maybe you love to read, but just don't seem to find the time. We hope you'll listen to this audio version of our latest written offering titled: “And I Thought Alcohol Addiction Was Dangerous” To read this and much more, check out our Sober and Unashamed blog.

We've been talking about God's natural design for release of dopamine, and how the enemy can distort that and even hijack His original design as it relates to sex in the confines of a marriage. What are some ways the enemy lies to us around sex? What are the costs to this? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of celebrate recovery, will dive into part one of this important topic and how we can learn and grow through the counterfeit ways the enemy hijacks God's design and get back to the natural God-given gift design to walk in healthy intimacy with God and others.

“Uzależnienie od alkoholu” is Polish for “alcohol addiction,” and in this micro-lesson you'll say it clearly, without stigma or stumble. First you hear the full phrase at native speed, then slowed down so you can master the tricky “ź” and the nasal “ę.” We slip it into three supportive, real-life sentences: – “Szukam pomocy.” (I'm looking for help.) – “To nie Twoja wina.” (It's not your fault.) – “Każdy dzień bez alkoholu to sukces.” (Every day without alcohol is a success.) Repeat-along track included—listen privately or share with someone who needs it. Challenge: if today is your day one, DM us “dzień pierwszy” in Polish and we'll send back a personalized “jestem z Tobą” voice note.  

Dr. Keith Humphreys is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine and a leading expert on treating addictions, drug laws and policy. We discuss all the major addictive substances and behaviors, including alcohol, opioids, gambling, stimulants, nicotine, cannabis and more, focusing on how genetics and certain use patterns shape addiction susceptibility. We discuss the best evidence-based tools for recovery, from 12-step programs to emerging treatments such as psychedelics and ibogaine. Anyone interested in making better choices for their health and/or seeking to avoid or overcome addictions ought to benefit from this episode. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:58) Keith Humphreys (00:03:22) Addiction; Genetic Risk (00:09:14) Alcohol Use Disorder & Alcoholism; Genetic Predisposition & Addiction Risk (00:18:03) Sponsors: David & BetterHelp (00:20:37) Women & Alcohol Use; Young Adults; Cannabis Use (00:23:36) Health Benefit to Alcohol?, Red Wine, Cancer Risk; Social Pressure (00:31:47) Alcohol in Social Gatherings, Social Anxiety, Vulnerability, Work & Dates (00:37:41) Old vs New Cannabis & THC Levels; Smoked vs Edible Forms (00:44:38) Cannabis & Psychosis Risk; Cardiac Health; Youth Cannabis Use & Transition to Adulthood (00:52:29) Sponsor: AG1 (00:54:13) Industries of Addiction, Regulation; Gambling, Slot Machines, Novelty; Casinos (01:05:28) Decriminalization vs Legalization; Cannabis, Gateway Drug? (01:08:50) Psylocibin or LSD, Addiction Treatment; Microdosing, Clinical Trial Challenges (01:18:58) Sponsor: Helix Sleep (01:20:32) Brain Plasticity & Age; Ketamine, Depression, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) (01:28:10) SSRIs, Mass Shootings, Suicide, Side Effects; Drug Approval; Ibogaine & PTSD (01:36:10) Caffeine Addiction?; Stimulants & Rehab; Prescription Stimulants & ADHD (01:44:04) Nicotine, Mistaking Withdrawal for Benefit (01:47:24) Sponsor: LMNT (01:48:44) Tool: How to Talk to Someone with Addiction (01:55:23) Perception of Addicts, Character Defect, Pain (02:00:58) Overcoming Addiction, Immediate Rewards, AA; Addict & Co-Dependency? (02:09:53) Longterm Drug Use, Dopamine, Cues & Relapse; Social Media (02:16:21) Brain Stimulation, TMS; Homelessness, Substance Use & Rehab (02:26:11) Addiction Treatment Policy, Rehab & Insurance (02:29:08) Tool: 12-Step Programs, AA, Accessibility & Benefits (02:38:08) AA, Higher Power, Cult?; Flexibility, Tool: Open AA Meetings (02:44:38) GLP-1s, Weight Loss, Alcohol Addiction; Pharmaceutical Advertisements (02:52:39) Social Media Addiction, Tool: Avoiding Social Media Strategies (02:58:36) “Failure to Launch”, Youth, Video Games, Social Media; Recovery Pathways (03:04:13) AA as an Action Program, Tool: Try Different AA Meetings (03:08:21) Hospice, Death, Overcoming Fear of Death (03:13:54) Addiction to Escape Death?, Desire for Oblivion (03:18:11) Men vs Women & Addiction; Lying; Relapse; Fentanyl & Addiction Advice (03:24:27) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever found yourself in a place of fatigue, depression, isolating from others and just feeling like you're tolerance for things that used to bring life joy just aren't there anymore? There could be many things that contribute to this, but one of the things that can be contributing is something called dopamine crash. How does the dopamine crash take us out of God's design for life? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field, Director of Celebrate Recovery, will unpack what a dopamine crash is and how going outside of God's design for stimulation and natural dopamine release can lead to unhealthy consequences. There is hope and a way out of it if we're willing to acknowledge it and understand it and invite God and others into it.

There's something incredibly powerful when we get to hear the hope and life change that happens in one of our brothers and sisters in Christ. When we hear another's story, it gives us hope to keep going ourselves. Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, interview Jim, to hear an encouraging word and a portion of a powerful life change story.

One of the misconceptions of the enemy is that he is big, loud, and easy to see coming our way. But the truth is, that he is slow, sneaky, and even strategic in how he tries to get us off course. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will talk about some things to be aware of and the lies the enemy can feed us as he prowls around like a lion seeking to devour us. Listen in and find some practical ways to combat the enemies sabotage attempts so that we can keep moving and growing forward in our recovery with our forever family, and Jesus Christ as our higher power.

In recovery, one of the essential principles that we need to fuel our recovery is Hope. If the enemy can get inside our head and heart and convince us that our situation is hopeless and there's no point in moving forward, he has us right where he wants us. But there is another way and some things to think about that can keep the enemy from winning his sabotage efforts. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will lean into some things and ways the enemy might try to sabotage our recovery with hopelessness as we face our situations. Listen in and being encouraged. 

It has been said that if the enemy can't get to us, then he will attack our relationships. What are some of the crafty ways that he might try to create division and pull us away from unity and connection from our marriages, families, or just relationships as a whole? In this episode with Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, we walk through a conversation on specific ways the enemy will try to divide us from the most important resource in our recovery, relationships. What are some ways that we can combat? The enemies lies and sabotage to prevent falling back when the enemy attacks are most important relationships?

During messy and hard times, including the holidays, the enemy may try to break the momentum of our recovery journey. What are some ways that we can maintain the incredible life-giving momentum that He has begun in our recovery journey? What are some things that we can be aware of as we continue step-by-step? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of celebrate recovery, will unpack some practical reminders and how to maintain momentum and prevent relapse in our recovery journey.

Sometimes in recovery, we can confuse struggling in an area of recovery with the reality of defining freedom. What does freedom look like and does that mean we won't struggle if we are to say we are walking in freedom? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery will provide some language around helping us reframe what it means to walk in freedom with codependency as we struggle to live life on life's terms.