Podcasts about drug addiction

A young man in China went astray in his life at an early age; becoming addicted to drugs and resorting to a life of crime. When a fellow drug addict became free of addiction after taking up cultivation in Dafa, this young man followed the same path and has now regained an honest, healthy, and productive life, dedicated to helping others learn the truth about Falun Dafa, and quit the Chinese Communist Party. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. Falun Dafa Rescued Me from the Abyss of Drug Addiction2. Everything Changed After I Looked Inward3. Sowing Seeds of Kindness4. I Finally Understand How to Cultivate To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

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.

Happy New Year!    Pharmacists can play a meaningful role in addiction education by equipping the people some individuals with substance use disorders turn to first—faith community leaders, such as pastors, priests, rabbis, and others.   Read the FULL show notes on https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast   Sign up for The Pharmacist's Voice ® monthly email newsletter! https://bit.ly/3AHJIaF    When I worked at a behavioral health hospital in Northwest Ohio between 2015 and 2016, I realized there were gaps in my understanding of how people find themselves on the path of addiction. That curiosity led me to join my county's Addiction Task Force in 2017, where I learned from many people who were already deeply engaged in prevention, treatment, and recovery work.   Over time, and with a great deal of support, I helped organize Faith Community Discussions about addiction. The goal was simple: to help faith leaders feel better prepared to respond with compassion, accurate information, and local resources when someone turned to them for help. I didn't do this work alone. I'm grateful for the collaboration and guidance of many people and organizations, including Pastor Jeffrey Bischoff (pictured in the episode artwork), Nate Kehlmeier (featured in Episode 7 of The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast), the Wood County Addiction Task Force, and the Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board.   I'm sharing these experiences not as a blueprint, but as an example of what's possible when pharmacists stay curious, collaborate, and focus on getting it right for the people who need help. My hope is that this episode encourages others to explore how their own skills and interests might contribute to prevention, education, and recovery in their communities.   Links from this episode Wood County Addiction Task Force's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/WoodCountyATF/  Wood County (Ohio) Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services https://www.wcadamh.org/  Chasing Hope Documentary https://www.springgreen.org/chasing-hope  Generation Rx https://generationrx.org/  Ohio Pharmacists Association https://www.ohiopharmacists.org/aws/OPA/pt/sp/home_page  Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio https://www.lssnwo.org/  The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Episode 7 featuring Nate Kehlmeier    Share This Episode If you know a pharmacist or student pharmacist who would like this episode, please share it with them.   Follow the show Subscribe to or follow The Pharmacist's Voice® Podcast on your favorite podcast player and on YouTube so you never miss a new episode.    Additional content - not mentioned in this episode At most, there are 4 weekly episodes after this one. This is what's coming up:  Ep 364: January 9, drug pronunciation episode Ep 365: January 16, Moneyball 2.0 Ep 366: January 23, 6 Year Podcast Anniversary Show Ep 367: January 30, possible bonus with Vance Brown, RPh   This podcast is on all major podcast players and YouTube. Links below. ⬇️   Apple Podcasts   https://apple.co/42yqXOG  Spotify  https://spoti.fi/3qAk3uY  Amazon/Audible  https://adbl.co/43tM45P YouTube https://bit.ly/43Rnrjt   Host Background: Kim Newlove has been an Ohio pharmacist since 2001 (BS Pharm, Chem Minor). Her experience includes hospital, retail, compounding, and behavioral health. She is also an author, voice actor (medical narrator and audiobook narrator), podcast host, and consultant (audio production and podcasting).    Kim's websites and social media links: ✅ Guest Application Form (The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast) https://bit.ly/41iGogX ✅ Monthly email newsletter sign-up link https://bit.ly/3AHJIaF  ✅ LinkedIn Newsletter link https://bit.ly/40VmV5B ✅ Business website https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com ✅ Get my FREE eBook and audiobook about podcasting ✅ The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast ✅ Drug pronunciation course https://www.kimnewlove.com  ✅ Podcasting course https://www.kimnewlove.com/podcasting  ✅ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnewlove ✅ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kim.newlove.96 ✅ Twitter https://twitter.com/KimNewloveVO ✅ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimnewlovevo/ ✅ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA3UyhNBi9CCqIMP8t1wRZQ ✅ ACX (Audiobook Narrator Profile) https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=A10FSORRTANJ4Z ✅ Start a podcast with my coach, Dave Jackson from The School of Podcasting! *New 12-4-25* Click my affiliate link: https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com/invitation?code=G43D3G    Thank you for listening to episode 363 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast.  If you know someone who would like this episode, please share it with them!

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. 

Governor wannabe SOS Read says ‘enough is enough' about $7,000 drug hotline calls: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/12/enough-is-enough-oregons-secretary-of-state-demands-accountability-for-the-states-failed-addiction-response.html Kotax's failures lead to 98% of food stamp fraud is out of state: https://oregoncatalyst.com/93224-98-food-stamp-fraud-occurs-state-kotek-care.html Should Republican Rep Greg Smith resign after Ethics Commission finds him guilty of breaking the law? https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/12/republicans-bosses-silent-on-finding-greg-smith-broke-ethics-laws.html OR voting rolls are not compliant with Fed law: https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/2001109561399500874 OR Dems gonna wipe out FFA funding unless you act now! https://x.com/BoshartDavisAg/status/2001372664473272439FBI lied about citizens stopping 48% of all shooters last year: FBI said it was zero percent: https://x.com/Rightanglenews/status/2001366592387715352 Inflation lower than forecast in spite of tariff caterwauling: https://www.theepochtimes.com/business/us-annual-inflation-rate-falls-sharply-to-2-7-percent-in-november-5959870?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1  

Clay Edwards shares a candid testimony about his past struggles with drug abuse, beginning around 1992 when he got his driver's license and immersed himself in street life, influenced by rap culture and hanging with the wrong crowd. He describes marijuana as a gateway drug for him, leading to harder substances like powder drugs and meth, despite initially hating the effects. His involvement in the nightclub business from 2001 exacerbated the issue, involving partying, sex, and heavy drug use, including ecstasy and cocaine. He hit rock bottom around 2009-2010, losing everything financially due to bad decisions, but achieved sobriety after a pivotal intervention from his father and moving back home. Edwards has been drug-free for about 13 years, emphasizing that drugs can kill and scramble lives, urging young listeners to avoid them entirely and learn from his mistakes.

Tina leads service delivery at ChimeIn Recovery Services, bringing her compassionate, practical approach, dedication and significant experience working with participants seeking psychosocial or addiction recovery support. Tina shares her story of despair, hope and now providing hope for others. In 2011, Tina was inducted into the WA International Women’s Hall of Fame for her contribution to mental health and addiction support. Her successful career was forged following a vicious cycle of drug addiction and mental health struggles over two decades ago. Tina’s lived experience is the cornerstone of her ability to aid and inspire others. She possesses a unique ability to connect with, understand, advocate and empower others, while also educating the wider community and reducing the stigma associated with addiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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Before your child has the chance to understand who they truly are, the world is already telling them what they are. Jake Wood knows this firsthand, and his story turns our whole conversation about teen drug addiction upside down.In one of the favorite interviews I've ever done, I sit down with transformation guide Jake Wood to explore a perspective on teen drug addiction that most parents never hear: one rooted not in pathology, shame, or “fixing,” but in soul, story, and deep humanity.“Shame has always been my monster” - Jake WoodJake shares his extraordinary journey from “System Jake,” shaped by rigid rules, labels, and misdiagnoses, to “Soul Jake,” the version of himself that emerged after surviving an aggressive cancer diagnosis, and a complete identity unraveling. His insight into labels like addict, bipolar, or behavioral problem will challenge the way you see your struggling teen, and maybe even yourself.You'll hear how addiction often begins as a coping strategy, not a character flaw, why shame disconnects kids from their true selves, and how parents can shift from fear-based reactions to compassion, presence, and genuine connection.Have a listen to hear what Jake has to say about supporting your struggling teen or young adult without getting lost in labels!In this episode on teen drug addiction, we discuss:Why labels like “addict” can sometimes do more harm than good;How shame disconnects teens from themselves and others;Jake's life-changing journey through addiction, recovery, and cancer;The difference between “System identity” and “Soul identity”;How Internal Family Systems (IFS) reframes addiction as a protective part;Why connection, not control, is the antidote to teen drug addiction;How parents can hold space for their teen's pain without absorbing it;The generational patterns that shape kids long before behavior shows up;And much more.More About Jake WoodJake Wood is a certified Resilience and Transformation Coach who helps individuals navigate their Soul–System dynamics — the interplay between the stories they inherited and the soul's original truth. His descent through addiction, depression, and cancer became the doorway through which his soul revealed what had been buried beneath the early system conditioning. Today, Jake walks alongside those who feel called to turn inward and discover what their own soul is revealing. He can be reached at coaching@lifebeyondthebrink.com.  Looking for support?

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.

Send us a textIn this episode, Carol and Jen talk about the essentials for those walking through recovery and the family and friends that love them, and how to get prepared for the holiday parties and gatherings keeping your sobriety in tact.The National Helpline—1-800-662-HELP (4357)—provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment referral and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish. 

In Celebrate Recovery, we no doubt learned that boundaries and guidelines are essential to keeping us on the right track. Whether it's the small group guidelines, following the DNA or other leadership components, practicing keeping our ministry safe is important. However, how can legalism and becoming the security guard, hinder the healing process and break connection from us and others that God has called us to lead? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will unpack this important topic to help us lean into Grace versus rigidity and rules that separates us from the important connections in our life.

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From three-day cocaine binges and suicidal despair to a supernatural encounter that rewrote his story—Pastor Mario Esparza shares how Jesus delivered him from addiction, shame, and death itself. This episode dives deep into identity, deliverance, and the reality of demonic influence that's invading our generation. Mario shares several jaw-dropping testimonies exposing the darkness behind Santa Muerte, the seductive pull of witchcraft on Gen Z, and what's keeping so many believers stuck in cycles of sin and shame. If you're battling spiritual darkness, the chains of addiction, or any unwanted behavior in your life, let this conversation remind you: your sin is not your identity.

From three-day cocaine binges and suicidal despair to a supernatural encounter that rewrote his story—Pastor Mario Esparza shares how Jesus delivered him from addiction, shame, and death itself. This episode dives deep into identity, deliverance, and the reality of demonic influence that's invading our generation. Mario shares several jaw-dropping testimonies exposing the darkness behind Santa Muerte, the seductive pull of witchcraft on Gen Z, and what's keeping so many believers stuck in cycles of sin and shame. If you're battling spiritual darkness, the chains of addiction, or any unwanted behavior in your life, let this conversation remind you: your sin is not your identity.

Raised in New Orleans, Dustin grew up around hospitals, spiritual warfare, drug addiction, and the streets. As a teenager he fell deep into addiction, violence, dealing, and crime. But in his lowest moments — facing jail, facing death, and watching his family suffer, God was still calling him home. After years of running, Dustin walked into church broken and exhausted… and there, he encountered the Holy Spirit. Jesus delivered him from addiction, set him free from darkness, restored his mind, and rebuilt his family. Today, Dustin is a bold witness for Christ, sharing the Gospel everywhere he goes.Support our channel & Become a Partner ⇨  https://www.missiondelafe.org/   Watch Pastor Andy's Testimony here ⇨ https://youtu.be/mOz-dxseQXUListen on Podcast Spotify Podcast ⇨ https://spoti.fi/3RBKdq3Apple Podcast ⇨ https://apple.co/3evzCuuConnect with ushttps://www.facebook.com/delafetestimonieshttps://www.instagram.com/delafetestimonies/Connect with DustynFacebook ⇨ www.facebook.com/dustyn.plaisanceEmail ⇨ d.plaisance@yahoo.comOnce Accord ministries New Orleans ⇨ www.oneaccordministries.netCredits:Testimony by Dustyn PlaissanceDirected by Darvin RamirezInterviewed by Jenifer LopezEdited By Joshua GayleAudio Mixed by Paul Nicholas Testimony Recorded in New Orleans, LouisianaDelafé Testimonies is a global evangelistic project with the mission of creating the world's largest archive of Jesus testimonies until His return. Our vision is to save souls, build community, and set people free through the testimony of Jesus.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:21 Viewer Discretion00:26 A Rough Childhood04:49 Being Raised in Church08:13 My Brother's Health Issues Worsen09:47 Becoming Addicted to Drugs as a Teen14:25 Selling Drugs, Introduced to Harder Drugs17:42 Catching My First Felony21:01 Running Away from God After Seeking Him in Prison23:23 Going Back to Church28:06 Giving My Life to Jesus32:45 My Brother Returns to the Lord37:57 My Dad Gives His Life to Jesus41:38 Experiencing Deliverance During a Three Day Fast43:53 Wanting to Share Jesus with Everyone51:49 My Wife Walks Out57:39 Healing from Betrayal1:03:36 The Lord's Mercy1:09:17 The Gospel of Insanity1:15:32 Prayer1:22:58 Who is Jesus to You?1:27:32 Final WordsDustyn Plaissance Testimony

One of the most challenging parts of the recovery journey is found in Principle 6 and Step 8. This is where we pause to honestly survey the damage caused by our past hurts, habits, and hang-ups—acknowledging how our actions have affected both ourselves and others. It's a step that can feel difficult, but it's also one of the most life-changing as we begin to move toward making amends and finding true freedom.In today's episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, is joined by his dear friend and brother in Christ, Mac Owen, Global Director of Celebrate Recovery. Together, they unpack the value and purpose of making amends and how this powerful step brings healing and restoration to our journey.

EP 552 From Drug Addiction & Rehab to Quitting Accounting for Comedy — Auntie Jemimah Raw, Untold Story

Tyler shares his raw and emotional journey, detailing a chaotic childhood where addiction was the family norm. He recounts the shocking progression of his own drug use, the moment his mother introduced him to heroin, and how his father was the first person to put a needle in his arm. After years of the "jail, rehab, rehab, jail" cycle, hear how the loss of his 'perfect' life and a moment of desperation led him to a permanent path of recovery. Now sober and working at the very treatment center that saved him, Tyler discusses finding his identity, the power of fellowship, and how he navigated the grief of losing both parents while staying clean. [00:00] Podcast Introduction and Tyler's Clean Date (October 1st, 2023) [00:00:45] The Host's Initial Doubt: "He's not gonna make it" [00:02:29] Finding God and a "Physically New Person" [00:03:30] Growing Up in a Vicious Cycle of Family Addiction My Mother Gave Me My First Perk; Sniffing Heroin Together [00:07:28] "My Father Was the First Person to Put a Needle in My Arm"[00:07:47] Playing the Shitty Cards: Winning with the Disease of Addiction [00:09:26] The 10-Year Cycle: Jail, Rehab, Rehab, Jail [00:11:37] The Gift of Desperation: Leaving the "White Picket Fence" [00:14:13] The Genetic Factor of Opiate Addiction[00:15:55] Identity Crisis: Who Am I Without Drugs? [00:17:59] Life in Recovery & The Power of Fellowship (NA/AA) [00:20:18] Faking the Funk: Why Half-Stepping the Work Fails[00:30:52] Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes [00:31:35] Grieving in Sobriety: Losing Both Parents [00:34:33] Final Thought: It's Easier to Keep Your Seat Than to Get It Back [00:36:06] Conclusion and Gratitude ----Across the Web----

Brandon Heuser opens up about his journey growing up in Dalton, Georgia, falling into addiction, hitting rock bottom, and fighting his way back. This is a raw, honest conversation about the reality of drug addiction — the chaos, the pain, the denial, the relapse cycles — and what it actually takes to rebuild your life. #AddictionRecovery #DrugAddiction #SobrietyJourney #RockBottom #RecoveryCommunity #MentalHealthAwareness #TrueStories #LockedInWithIanBick Thank you to BLUECHEW for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew & pay five bucks for shipping. Connect with Brandon Heuser: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gospelofbrandon Email: bheuserministries@gmail.com Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 He Shares His Story for the First Time 04:40 Growing Up Without a Father & Filling the Void 07:00 Anger, Chaos, and the Streets Become Home 09:10 Drugs Enter the Picture — And Everything Changes 12:00 Addiction Takes Over: School, Friends, Life Slipping Away 15:40 Meeting His Biological Father for the First Time 18:45 Gangs, Violence & The Cycle He Couldn't Escape 22:00 First Time in Jail — “I Thought This Made Me a Man” 25:10 Rock Bottom: The Moment That Broke Him 28:00 Recovery Begins — Faith, Surrender & Brutal Honesty 32:00 Rebuilding Life From Nothing 36:00 Facing Shame and Learning to Forgive Yourself 40:00 The Regrets That Still Hurt 44:40 Life After Addiction: Family, Purpose & Peace 48:00 Staying Sober When The World Pulls You Back 51:00 Judgment, Stigma & Proving People Wrong 54:20 Choosing Gratitude & Living Differently Today 01:00:00 Final Message That Someone Needs to Hear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most challenging disciplines in recovery is the act of stopping and pausing to examine our ways and test them, write them down in a journal and then act of them so that we can stay on the road to recovery. What is the purpose of the crossroads and daily inventory part of this recovery journey? How can this process help us be proactive during life's greatest challenges?In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field, Director of Celebrate Recovery, will give us some practical benefits of the daily inventory process to keep us on the road to recovery toward health and restoration.

What do former addicts wish their parents had done differently? Josh and Heide Case are joining us today to explore that question.Both Heidi and Josh began using as teens and spent decades navigating addiction before finding lasting recovery. Their stories are raw, real, and filled with moments every parent of a struggling teen can learn from. Now, through their platform and podcast Sober.Buzz, they're using those experiences to help families better understand what's really happening beneath the surface of teen drug addiction and how parents can approach their kids with compassion instead of fear or control.They open up about what they wish their parents had known back then: the pain they were carrying, the early warning signs that went unnoticed, and how certain well-meaning but reactive responses only made them retreat further into secrecy and shame.Through their vulnerability, Josh and Heidi show us that what kids need most in those dark moments isn't discipline or distance. It's connection, curiosity, and love that says, “I see you, and I'm not giving up on you.”In this episode on teen drug addiction, we discuss:What former addicts Josh and Heidi wish their parents had done differently;How shame and secrecy keep families stuck in silence;Whether it's okay to snoop in your kid's stuff when you suspect drug abuse;Why addiction is often rooted in unresolved trauma and pain;The signs parents often overlook and what to do when you see them;How to approach a struggling teen with curiosity and compassion;The power of community and hope through their Sober.Buzz movement;And more.Looking for support?

This week, Kain Warwick joins the show to discuss building Infinex and the march towards TGE. We deep dive into Kain's experience building in crypto, the next stage for Infinex, taking down CEXs, running a startup, dealing with drug addiction & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Kain: https://x.com/kaiynne Follow Jason: ⁠https://x.com/JasonYanowitz⁠ Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- Zcash is encrypted Bitcoin. Your digital bill of rights securing your freedom for the 21st century. Buy, store and spend ZEC privately using Zashi Wallet download today: https://electriccoin.co/zashi/ -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- GEODNET is the world's largest RTK network, delivering real-time, centimeter-level precision for drones, robots, farmers, and first responders. Recognized by the U.S. Congress, this blockchain-powered network supports mission-critical applications across a wide range of industries. Discover how GEODNET is changing the world: [https://geodnet.com] -- (00:00) Intro (05:36) Investing vs Building In Crypto (13:11) The Opportunity For Prediction Markets (17:51) Ads (Zcash, Katana) (18:48) What's Next For Infinex? (21:39) Taking Down Centralized Exchanges (30:52) Why Infinex Is Launching A Token (38:38) Ads (Zcash, Katana) (39:50) The Problem with Airdrops (52:10) Most Influential Accounts on CT (56:42) Ads (Goednet) (57:27) Surviving in Crypto (01:00:50) Dealing with Drug Addiction (01:07:10) Running A Startup (01:08:57) Where Are We in The Cycle? -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

The holidays are upon us and that can bring some opportunities to grow or triggers that can set us back if we're not careful. What are some practical ways that we can face those relationships in our family of origin, hometown, or others that might bring up triggers from our past? In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field, Director of celebrate recovery, will unpack some practical tools and ways that we can proactively face those triggers to help build strength and maintain momentum that would in turn keep us on the road recovery instead of taking us backward. 

Recovery is hard. Sometimes it's easy to shift our thinking into behavioral management and even our recovery as a whole toward management versus healing. But in celebrate recovery, one of the things we lean into is not managing our recovery but walking in a posture of healing. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will unpack some of the differences between management versus healing in our recovery journey and some of the fruit we experience when we choose to surrender control in this healing journey.

On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with Leo Guinan to talk about the Manhattan Project for Human Potential, his vision of AI as a tool for personal agency, and the Bottega model inspired by the Medici workshops as a way to reimagine networks, mastery, and transformation. The conversation moves through themes of exponential versus linear growth in the economy, the decline of manufacturing in Ohio, China's rise through complexity and control of supply chains, the dangers of time violence and information asymmetry, and the potential of prediction markets to reshape politics and business. Leo also shares his creative project Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future, which he's building as a group art experiment on Substack — you can find it at hitchhikertothefuture.substack.com.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:05 Stewart introduces Leo Guinan and they discuss the Manhattan Project for Human Potential, personal agency revolution, and the Bottega model rooted in Medici workshops.00:10 Leo reflects on networks vs. individuals, the genius–insanity line, and how exponential growth clashes with linear wages in Silicon Valley.00:15 They explore economic tension, the decline of wages, mastery in Bottegas, and the vision of decentralized innovation hubs.00:20 Conversation turns to Argentina, decentralization, and Leo's Ohio roots, tying local manufacturing decline, Anchor Hocking, and drug addiction to global shifts.00:25 Leo shares his frustration with student debt, the fakeness of the economy, and neuroses encoded into AI models like Gemini.00:30 They examine China's manufacturing dominance, mercantilism, complexity inflation, and the concept of time violence.00:35 Leo explains infinite predictors, cooperation, and consciousness as network awareness, citing Creator HQ as conscious technology.00:40 Discussion moves to rigorous mysticism, deterministic transformation, probabilistic futures, and the monkey and the pedestal metaphor.00:45 They analyze 1971 as a break between linear and exponential growth, compute access, surveillance states, and the power of human spite.00:50 Leo imagines algorithm manipulation, local AI, and prediction markets, referencing futarchy and political false choices.00:55 They close with Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future, Leo's group art project on Substack, and the rediscovery of ancient wisdom.Key InsightsThe heart of Leo Guinan's work is what he calls the Manhattan Project for Human Potential, a recognition that artificial intelligence isn't just about technology but about a personal agency revolution. He frames AI as a mirror that reveals how networks of people, rather than isolated individuals, drive intelligence and creativity.The Bottega model, inspired by the Medici workshops, is central to Leo's vision. By gathering diverse minds in tight-knit communities where mastery and exploration thrive, Bottegas become nodes of transformation — miniature Silicon Valleys where reality is fluid and imagination creates exponential value.A recurring theme is the structural flaw of modern economies: wages grow linearly while technology and capital compound exponentially. This creates systemic inequality, leaving most people crushed by rising costs while the top flourishes, a dynamic Leo witnessed firsthand in both Silicon Valley and his Ohio hometown.Leo introduces complexity inflation and time violence as hidden forces of the system. Complexity is rewarded over simplicity, making technology harder for everyday people, while time violence lets some actors leverage others' time to their own advantage, turning the economy into an arms race of asymmetries.Consciousness, for Leo, is about networks that are aware of themselves. He praises simple, embodied tools like Creator HQ that respect users' lived reality and contrasts them with AI systems unmoored from the real world. True mastery, he argues, is embodied, consistent, and grounded in human transformation rather than probabilistic shortcuts.Prediction markets emerge as a future-facing tool, offering a way to test decisions, hedge uncertainty, and surface blind spots. Leo envisions organizations running internal prediction markets and even rethinking politics by holding leaders accountable to explicit promises rather than vague partisan change.At the personal level, Leo is experimenting with transformation through his Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future project on Substack, a group art process that forces him out of his engineering comfort zone. He ties this back to ancient wisdom — from Buddha to Renaissance workshops — showing that the process of transformation has always been a deeply human practice we must continually rediscover.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We learn about fentanyl and other substance use trends in the county from Harris County Public Health.And a new play at The Ensemble Theatre called Of a Darker Hue presents ghost stories of a different sort, transforming the stage into a ritual space of memory, mystery, and survival.Watch

Former Navy SEAL Zach Ferguson shares his harrowing, vulnerable, and inspiring journey. This is one of the most raw and emotional episodes we've ever done. Zach details the shocking events that led him to leave the SEAL teams. A terrifying family crisis involving his father's drug addiction and a devastating house fire that almost killed his family. He opens up about his own struggles with substance abuse as he tried to save his family, the power of psychedelic therapy (Ayahuasca), and his incredible road to finding purpose and forgiveness. You will not hear a more honest testimony of resilience.Follow Zack: https://www.instagram.com/zackkfergLearn more about Defense Strategies Group: https://www.defensestrategies.usRESILIENT:Live Resilient Store: https://shop.theresilientshow.comJoin Our Patreon: https://patreon.com/theresilientshowFollow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilientshowFollow Us On Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/resilientshowFollow Us On TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshowFollow Chad:⁠https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_official⁠https://www.x.com/chadroboSPONSORS:Smith & Wesson: ⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com/⁠Vortex Optics:https://vortexoptics.comGatorz Eyewear: ⁠https://www.gatorz.com/⁠Allied Wealth:https://alliedwealth.comBioPro+: ⁠https://www.bioproteintech.com/CHAD30⁠BioXCellerator:https://www.bioxcellerator.comThe Holy Waters:https://theholywaters.comGet The Resilient Show x Uncharted Supply Co Bag: https://liveresilient.com/shopTRS is a proud supporter of military & first responder communities in partnership with Mighty Oaks Foundation.

Trusting the process can seem so cliché, but is such a critical part to our healing journey. What do I do when things feel hopeless and like it's pointless to continue the process? On the flipside, why should I keep doing the work if I found relief in the good seasons of life?In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery will unpack the important conversation of why trusting the process is important regardless of the season we are in currently.

In celebrate recovery the small group guidelines provide safety for all those in attendance. Is it just for small group or should these follow us outside the group as well? As CR participants, do we fully understand the value of avoiding crosstalk, or does it feel like a silly rule that would be fun to break? In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery will unpack this important guideline and expand on some additional thoughts.

Struggling with drug addiction and don't know where to turn? In this video, we walk through 10 powerful, Bible-based steps to help you break free from addiction and experience real freedom in Jesus. From admitting your need for help and building a daily walk with God to finding a mentor and dealing with relapse, this guide offers both spiritual encouragement and practical action. Whether you're addicted to pills, weed, or even caffeine—this is your invitation to healing, community, and a new life. Jesus offers rest, recovery, and renewal—if you're ready, He's waiting.

Dave brings the heat and the heart in Episode 97, Hope & Positivity. He tackles government dysfunction, Project 2025, and the value of accountabilitybefore turning to the highs and lows of Philly sports and what keeps fans believing.Then, reality TV star and mental health advocate Lannette West joins to share her inspiring story of survival, recovery, and resilience. This episode is a masterclass in optimism through adversityand a reminder that hope is the ultimate rebellion.

Watch as Jimmy Andrews courageously shares his journey from rock bottom to redemption. After losing his father at 26, Jimmy's life spiraled into meth addiction — costing him everything: his children, his job, and his self-worth.

The celebrate recovery process helps us to face those family of origin struggles, our experiences with relationships and other wounds early on that have impacted us. Through the process, we learned some things about us and why we may respond to our relationships with others and God in the ways that we do. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, walks us through some attachment language and things to be aware that might be preventing us from healthy connection with God and others toward healing and healthy, secure relationships.

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ed Kopetsky, retired and award-winning Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Stanford Health's Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and Stanford's Children's Health. Kopetsky now focuses on mentoring families whose lives have been turned upside down due to drug addiction. In 2017, Kopetsky tragically lost his 31-year-old son to an opiod overdose. In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Ed shares 17 years of frontline experience, including invaluable insights on addressing addiction within families and communities. "There is no one I know who is better to provide guidance on dealing with addiction within a family than Ed," says host Tom Loarie. Kopetsky has served as the Board Chair for the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and he is the founder and serves today as the Co-Chair of the CHIME Opiod Task Force. He was awarded the John Gall “CIO of the Year Award” by CHIME and HIMSS. CHIME CEO Russell Branzell describes Ed Kopetsy as “one of the most courageous people I know.” HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf adds that Kopetsky "epitomizes values and traits all in health strive to achieve." This episode showcases the epitomy of ethical leadership and human compassion, honed from deeply held principles and clear leadership that transforms lives, companies, families and communities. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, including Spotify and Apple, just click here! We are always grateful for your review on Spotify and Apple podcasts, which helps us reach even more people!! SHOW NOTES: ED KOPETSKY: BIO: https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/about/news/releases/2019/ed-kopetsky-cio-of-the-year-award ARTICLE: CIO of the Year Ed Kopetsky: “It's about Expectation Management and Trust” — HealthsystemCIO PAST EPISODE with Ed Kopetsky and Dr. Dave Gustafson: LEAD BY EXAMPLE: Why and How Two Prominent Healthcare Leaders Chose to Fight the Drug Addiction Crisis Head-on — The Mentors Radio

We're back and ready to rage hard and dive deep into this week's mosh pit of anti-abortion ass-wagging with y'all! Prepare thyself for a full breakdown of Pregnancy Justice's study on the shocking rise in the criminalization of pregnancy, abortion and miscarriage. Plus, hold onto your cheeks, ‘cause your Buzzkills are blowing Pam Bondi's latest scam wide open: hijacking a federal law meant to protect abortion providers and turning it against protesters. Party of free speech, our adorable asses.    GUEST ROLL CALL Eliana Rodriguez, a Colombian student activist who met with Lizz in Colombia while speaking at the Human Rights Film Festival is in the house! Eliana's here to share the tactics and strategies she and her community used to bring Colombia from decriminalization to full legal abortion rights through the Green Wave Movement! PLUS! Bringing the hehes and the hahas is AAF ride or die comedian Jenny Zigrino! She pops by to dish on her fertility journey, the ish surrounding the Riyadh Comedy festival, and her new comedy tour called “Afterbirth.” Yes, we said afterbirth.  Listen, you're just gonna have to tune in to find out, okay?  Scared? Got Questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod! Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: Check out our NEW Operation Save Abortion workshop, recorded a live  from Netroots Nation 2025 that'll train you in coming for anti-abobo lawmakers, spotting and fighting against fake clinics, AND gears you up on how to help someone in a banned state access abortion. You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to past Operation Save Abortion trainings by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUESTS:Eliana Rodriguez IG: @ElianaCRod Jenny Zigrino IG: @JennyZigrino TikTok: @JennyZigrinoComedy GUEST LINKS:Latin America's Green WaveINSTAGRAM: Causa Justa Por El AbortoINSTAGRAM: Karol Solís MencoJenny Zigrino's WebsiteJenny's LinktreeTICKETS: Jenny's Afterbirth TourJenny's PatreonJenny's Youtube NEWS DUMP:Anti-Abortion Leaders Blast Fda's Quiet Approval of a New Abortion PillWhy Men Need Abortion Healing — and How the Church Can HelpMichigan's Abortion Access Amendment Survives Right to Life SuitPope Leo XIV: Support for Death Penalty Is ‘Not Really Pro-Life'Hundreds of US Women Charged With Pregnancy-Related Crimes Since Fall of Roe EPISODE LINKS:10/5: Atlantic AnticWATCH: No One Asked You ScreeningsADOPT-A-CLINIC: Women's Health Center of MD Wishlist6 DEGREES: Bad Bunny Tapped for Super Bowl Halftime, Spotlighting Latin Pride and His Clashes With TrumpOperation Save AbortionExpose Fake ClinicsBUY AAF MERCH!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist SHOULD I BE SCARED? Text or call us with the abortion news that is scaring you: (201) 574-7402 FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE! When BS is poppin', we pop off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Head to https://www.tryfum.com to Start with Zero. Go to http://www.Ollie.com/STEVEO use code STEVEO to get 60% off your Welcome Kit Go to http://bluechew.com use code STEVEO free month's supply, just $5 in shipping Jacoby Shaddix is the longtime frontman of alternative rock band Papa Roach! Come see me on tour! http://steveo.com Follow us on social media! @steveo @wildride Steve-O sits down with Jacoby Shaddix from Papa Roach for an unfiltered interview covering everything from wild memories of Ozzfest and the Osbourne family to the secrets behind Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's long marriage. They dive into stories about drug addiction, sobriety, tattoos, the alternative rock lifestyle, and the chaos of crowd surfing, stage diving, and mosh pits. Jacoby opens up about lawsuits, getting arrested, and the highs and lows of making music while staying true to himself. Packed with raw honesty, rock star energy, and wild tour stories, this conversation is a must-watch for fans of Papa Roach, Steve-O, and anyone who loves the untamed spirit of rock and roll. #SteveO #PapaRoach #JacobyShaddix #Ozzfest #OzzyOsbourne #SharonOsbourne #AlternativeRock #Sobriety #RockMusic #StageDiving #CrowdSurfing #MoshPit #RockAndRoll #WildRidePodcast

Send us a textJason joins Carol and Jen on this episode to share his journey through addiction to Jesus. His Overcomer's Story is raw and real and it is inspiring! www.shepherdsgate.org 

Life has a way of throwing things at us that can feel overwhelming and hopeless as we witness the broken world around us. How can we celebrate our recovery and even have an ounce of gratitude when there's so much brokenness and turmoil happening outside and around us? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, walks us through some important reminders of how to stay anchored to those things that cannot be taken from us to help us walk through what we may be facing and experiencing today toward health and longevity of recovery.

The wraparound strategy is a comprehensive approach to combating addiction that reframes it as a treatable disease rather than a crime. At its core, the strategy replaces punitive measures with mandatory treatment programs for nonviolent drug offenders, beginning with a minimum 90-day stay in state-of-the-art facilities. These facilities are designed as multidisciplinary recovery hubs offering medical detoxification, psychological care, vocational training, family therapy, and long-term aftercare support. Judges have the authority to extend treatment up to a year based on individual progress, ensuring that care is tailored to the severity of the addiction. The program emphasizes accountability and structured recovery, aiming to reduce recidivism while addressing the root causes of addiction.In addition to treatment, the strategy incorporates robust prevention efforts focused on education, harm reduction, and community-building. Comprehensive drug education programs, mental health support, and initiatives to address systemic inequities like poverty and housing instability work to reduce the demand for drugs. Coupled with international partnerships to disrupt supply chains, military interventions against cartels, and financial measures to dismantle illicit networks, the wraparound strategy attacks the crisis from every angle. By prioritizing treatment, prevention, and systemic reform, it offers a transformative path to reduce addiction rates, save lives, and restore communities across the nation.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The wraparound strategy is a comprehensive approach to combating addiction that reframes it as a treatable disease rather than a crime. At its core, the strategy replaces punitive measures with mandatory treatment programs for nonviolent drug offenders, beginning with a minimum 90-day stay in state-of-the-art facilities. These facilities are designed as multidisciplinary recovery hubs offering medical detoxification, psychological care, vocational training, family therapy, and long-term aftercare support. Judges have the authority to extend treatment up to a year based on individual progress, ensuring that care is tailored to the severity of the addiction. The program emphasizes accountability and structured recovery, aiming to reduce recidivism while addressing the root causes of addiction.In addition to treatment, the strategy incorporates robust prevention efforts focused on education, harm reduction, and community-building. Comprehensive drug education programs, mental health support, and initiatives to address systemic inequities like poverty and housing instability work to reduce the demand for drugs. Coupled with international partnerships to disrupt supply chains, military interventions against cartels, and financial measures to dismantle illicit networks, the wraparound strategy attacks the crisis from every angle. By prioritizing treatment, prevention, and systemic reform, it offers a transformative path to reduce addiction rates, save lives, and restore communities across the nation.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The enemy loves to be deceiving in giving us something like the motivation of longing for validation and recognition to meet our needs. What the enemy doesn't share, though, is the closing costs of getting us off the focus that God directed us, which ultimately takes us off mission. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, unpacks some of the things that we need to be aware of around the topic of seeking validation and recognition and how that can pull us away from God's plan in our life.

In our culture, scars are often seen as flaws—symbols of brokenness, weakness, or something to hide. But in recovery, scars tell a very different story. They become powerful reminders of survival, healing, and God's grace at work in our lives. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, unpacks how scars can shift from shame to strength, from pain to purpose, and how they serve as markers of beauty, growth, and hope on the road to recovery.

In Celebrate Recovery two foundational practices and guidelines we follow to ensure safety are anonymity and confidentiality. Why does Celebrate Recovery honor these two important practices? Is it just for small groups and how does that apply to outside the small group setting or even in the public setting and community? In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will walk us through some things to consider as we honor others' dignity over our curiosity and/or desire to share through anonymity and confidentiality for the overall safety of our ministry.

One of the ways that the enemy will keep us from moving forward is through the conniving tactic of comparison. In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will walk us through some of the ways that the enemy will use comparison to take us off mission and prevent us from living out and celebrating our recovery. Listen in as he walks through some of the things to be aware of, but also ways that we can guard our heart to prevent comparison from taking us out.

One of the ways that the enemy will get us off focus in the path of recovery is through discouragement. What are some ways that he will use discouragement to sidetrack us and get us off course from the mission and focus of living out Recovery? In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will walk us through some of those things to be aware of and ways that we can guard our heart to stay the course in our recovery journey.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom... The August primary election has been certified, meaning Sara Nelson and Dionne Foster are the two official candidates for Seattle’s 9th city council seats. Their strategies to address drug addiction are quite different. Canadians are continuing to feel upset with America’s most recent political actions. Being right on the Canadian border, businesses in Blaine Washington are really feeling the pain. And data centers are coming to Central Washington towns. With them comes an economic boost, but also skepticism about what the centers can actually deliver for residents and how much harm they are causing the environment. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.