Podcasts about Odyssey House

Jackie O was deep into a years-long addiction to pills and alcohol until one phone call changed her life. There's a reason Jackie O kept her addiction to pain medication and alcohol a secret for so long: shame. But now, she wants to share her story of recovery and healing with the world and to help other people get the help they need - and so she's sharing the hard truths of the years she spent struggling. Jackie and her best friend Gemma sit down for a searingly honest conversation with Mia Freedman about how Jackie found herself at her low point and finally had to admit her addiction to Gemma - and how Gemma got Jackie to rehab without the press finding out. This is a story about addiction and recovery, but it's also a story of the life-saving quality of friendship. You can hear part two of Mia's conversation here.  Jackie is donating the proceeds from the sale of her memoir to Odyssey House - you can learn more about them here. You can find Jackie O's memoir, The Whole Truth, here. You can learn more about Besties - Jackie & Gemma's project - here. And if this episode triggered anything for you and you need someone to talk to, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.  THE END BITS: Join the Month of MOVEGet $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.   CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Naima Brown Audio Producer: Thom Lion  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturesBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jackie O was deep into a years-long addiction to pills and alcohol until one phone call changed her life. There's a reason Jackie O kept her addiction to pain medication and alcohol a secret for so long: shame. But now, she wants to share her story of recovery and healing with the world and to help other people get the help they need - and so she's sharing the hard truths of the years she spent struggling. Jackie and her best friend Gemma sit down for a searingly honest conversation with Mia Freedman about how Jackie found herself at her low point and finally had to admit her addiction to Gemma - and how Gemma got Jackie to rehab without the press finding out. This is a story about addiction and recovery, but it's also a story of the life-saving quality of friendship. You can hear part two of Mia's conversation here.  Jackie is donating the proceeds from the sale of her memoir to Odyssey House - you can learn more about them here. You can find Jackie O's memoir, The Whole Truth, here. You can learn more about Besties - Jackie & Gemma's project - here. And if this episode triggered anything for you and you need someone to talk to, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.  THE END BITS: Join the Month of MOVEGet $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.   CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Naima Brown Audio Producer:  Thom Lion  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REVEALING HIS “DIRTY LITTLE SECRET” CHANGED HIS LIFE After years of manipulation and lying, Al Richards finally admitted that an 8 year long cocaine and alcohol addiction got him fired from a job he held for 24 years. Now he's devoting his life to the recovery community through podcasts and speaking at major events. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how his daughter helped him come clean, Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/uxgLh0_ZzaY You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

Jackie O was deep into a years-long addiction to pills and alcohol until one phone call changed her life. There's a reason Jackie O kept her addiction to pain medication and alcohol a secret for so long: shame. But now, she wants to share her story of recovery and healing with the world and to help other people get the help they need - and so she's sharing the hard truths of the years she spent struggling. Jackie and her best friend Gemma sit down for a searingly honest conversation with Mia Freedman about how Jackie found herself at her low point and finally had to admit her addiction to Gemma - and how Gemma got Jackie to rehab without the press finding out. This is a story about addiction and recovery, but it's also a story of the life-saving quality of friendship. You can hear part two of Mia's conversation here.  Jackie is donating the proceeds from the sale of her memoir to Odyssey House - you can learn more about them here. You can find Jackie O's memoir, The Whole Truth, here. You can learn more about Besties - Jackie & Gemma's project - here. And if this episode triggered anything for you and you need someone to talk to, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.  THE END BITS: Join the Month of MOVEGet $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.   CREDITS: Host: Mia Freedman You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Naima Brown Audio Producer: Thom Lion  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturesBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MEET THE MASTER OF “RECOVERY RAP” In the old days Manny Lopez would have been rapping about gangsters, violence, crime and drugs, but today he's rapping about recovery, accountability and love. He bounced around in foster care when he was little and actually ended up in adult prison when he was 17. How do you go from that to recovery rap? Find out in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/k9PSwPrxEQI You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

MYSTI LOPEZ WAS BORN INTO ADDICTION She says she first used meth at 15 to feel connected to her dysfunctional family. She later turned to alcohol, heroin and fentanyl. Now she's an ambassador for recovery, even running an IOP program. Her amazing turnaround and how she did it in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/TLskWaQjG_Y You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

Jackie O, known for her outrageous and popular radio show with Kyle Sandilands, has just released her memoir The Whole Truth. In addition to revealing a stint in rehab, Jackie O has announced all profits from the book will go directly to Odyssey House, a rehabilitation service who provide treatment not dissimilar to that which Jackie sought. The memoir has started a conversation we often shy away from... what is rehab actually like and how is visibility in this field? Today we find out. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here You can find more information about Odyssey House here Find Jackie O's book here Listen to Jackie O on Mamamia's No Filter podcast here  Liked this episode? Listen to these: Ozempic: The 18 Month Check In Why Was Matthew Perry Taking Ketamine? Mums On Mushrooms: The Rise In Women Microdosing Is Microdosing Psychedelics The Answer to Our Mental Health Crisis? Why Can't We Agree On Whether Pill Testing Works Or Not? Meet Australia's New Deadly Drug Of Choice Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Carmel Tebbutt, CEO Odyssey House  Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to Mamamia One of the most successful women in Australian media has surprised everyone by opening up about her serious addiction issues and a stint in rehab. And it reminds us of something we repeatedly choose to forget. We discuss Jackie O's viral and very vulnerable moment as the star confirms that proceeds from her memoir The Whole Truth will be donated to addiction treatment centre Odyssey House.  Plus, you've probably seen the clip of the Irish movie star Saoirse Ronan sitting on The Graham Norton Show couch, shutting everyone up with a truth bomb that resonated with women everywhere. But what wasn't said?  And, screw getting a mentor, don't dream big and really, really don't trust your gut. The best career advice that's exactly the opposite of all the stuff you've ever been told.            What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: The Friends Who Don't Make The Grid Listen: Polls, Vibes & Trump's Work Experience Day Listen: Raygun And Some Very Big Feelings Listen to No Filter: Jackie O On What She Wishes She'd Known About Divorce Listen to True Crime Conversations  Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place.  Join the Month of MOVE Get $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39.  What to Read:  Read: With just 10 words, Saoirse Ronan silenced all the men on The Graham Norton Show. Read: Jackie O hid her addiction 'hell' for 5 years. Then a phone call changed everything. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We're listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman & Jessie Stephens  Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Senior Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Production: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WORKING ON F-22'S WHILE BATTLING ADDICTION Leonard Weaver, better known as LT, says he had secret clearance at Hill Air Force Base as he worked on fighter jets as an alcoholic. He also just tried riding his bicycle from Salt Lake to St. George to bring awareness to addiction. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you will be inspired by his incredible journey to recovery and how he now has a free IOP program. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/s9u1PCIaKKk You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

TRYING AGAIN. THIS TIME SHE WILL MAKE IT! Claudia has battled an opioid addiction for 8 years, most recently fentanyl. She relapsed after treatment last time, but she came back, and this time she's ready. Her courage and will to live are evident when you watch or listen to this edition of Odyssey House Journals. The 30 minute podcast is available free on the following platforms. https://youtu.be/BRSMTAPws50 You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

“I HAD LOST HOPE” Abusing alcohol and meth had become just a way of life for Sal who went through a lot of trauma growing up including the death of his mom when he was 10. He spent 10 of his 36 years behind bars. Now, for the first time in his life, he wants to live without depending on substances. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about the amazing transformation. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/JwCr3Y_DXNc You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

HE DRANK ALMOST EVERY DAY FOR 23 YEARS 4 detoxes, several treatment centers and numerous DUI'S and this time Daniel Wright is vowing to get it right. The plumber by trade loves the fact that his brain is clearing up now and he's determined to live in recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he looks back on all that he lost because of alcohol. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/Y6VoMicEUNs You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

“I WANT THEM TO SURVIVE” Joanna Castillo is not in recovery and doesn't have an addiction issue, but she wants to be the source of love and compassion for those who do. For a good part of her life she's been surrounded by abusive people addicted to alcohol. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she explains why she switched careers to provide hope for those who are suffering. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/40OGDn_wjt8 You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

SHE COMPARES HER RECOVERY TO A TODDLER LEARNING TO WALK When they fall we show them love and we tell them to try again until they get it right. Andrea Kennedy honestly talks about her years of addiction, abuse, PTSD and working so hard on self care and self love. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she describes a recent relapse and what she learned. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/fp0gOKjcN2U You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

HE WROTE HIS BEST POETRY WHILE HE WAS IN JAIL Anthony Padilla developed a love for writing in 8th grade, but a long, hard journey into addiction derailed his dreams. He lost everything in adulthood and a jail treatment program called CATS finally turned things around. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about his new book of poetry and how he's turning around a traumatic past. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/c2tn9pblmUE You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

“I WAS A MASTER MANIPULATOR” Which is true for most people in addiction. Tim Reynolds says he had fun with meth for a while, but after several years in prison and a stint in jail, he decided it was time for a change. He's putting in the hard work in a treatment program and now says he's changed his perception of life. He talks about the emotional meetings with his therapist in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/qOtaQiM2IEU You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

“IF I CAN DO IT ANYONE CAN” Christina Lucero has been in and out of rehab and jail since she was 14. She says she always wanted to rebel against everything. Now, after 20 years of using, she has been in recovery for 3 years. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about losing her children, making bad choices with men and how she finally found sobriety. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/1vLrAproT5I You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

“I REMEMBER EVERYTHING, MY MOM DOESN'T” Nina Belka was 11 when she says her heroin addicted mom went to Odyssey House and then came back to treatment when Nina was 16. Nina remembers abuse and being homeless and she had her own battle with alcohol. Now they are both in recovery and they bought a house together. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about why she wants to work at Odyssey House for the rest of her life. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/UQQwvDSjxoQ You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

“I CAN'T REMEMBER LIFE WITHOUT DRUGS” That's because Bethany Griggs started using meth when she was 9 and then became addicted to opioids in her 20's. She chose drugs over her kids and has been through treatment several times, but this time is different. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she says little things like a caterpillar on a leaf or even laughing are making a difference. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/crfg-_fH3so You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

BUSTED AT THE BORDER WITH 4+ KILOS OF METH Cherice Gull was facing a 10 years to life sentence, but she says that's one of the best things to ever happen to her, because she found sobriety and God. Her story reads like a Narcos episode on Netflix. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about how happy she is now and how she's helping others to find recovery. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/Ja9zQGJ42_E You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

Is that drink worth it to you? D2 continues the discussion about an article from the New York Times that breaks down the latest science on the impact alcohol has on the body. The study reveals that no amount of alcohol improves health. Randall Carlisle, Media and Community Affairs Specialist at Odyssey House of Utah, speaks from personal experience and shares his story with alcohol addiction. Randall also speaks to the social aspect of drinking and if the trend of non-alcoholic beverages makes it easier or harder for addicts to stay sober.

CAN TWO PEOPLE BATTLING ADDICTION FIND LOVE? In the case of Alex Fredrickson and his wife the answer is yes. He was addicted to pain pills. She was an alcoholic and he turned her on to opioids, but somehow they both battled back and are now spreading the word of recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals Alex says some simple word changes can mean the difference of success or failure. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/qRfF3bTNszE You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

HE WAS SHOT WHILE DEALING DRUGS. HIS BROTHER WAS KILLED That was back when doctors were freely prescribing opioid pain pills and Don quickly became addicted. Even though his body was healing, he kept using to block out the pain of his brother's death. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he describes his journey from an addicted drug dealer to a clear headed man in recovery and how he did it. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/6vJA_mpXQho You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

THE MAN, THE MYTH AND THE DRUNK LEGEND Casey Scott is a well known TV celebrity in Utah and he's a recovering alcoholic. He was fired several times for drinking and he is once again on the air. It's a fascinating conversation with Randall Carlisle who is also a recovering alcoholic and is also a former TV anchor. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals Casey tells the story of how he was fired and how he came back. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/67LNrkb3rbE You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

HER LIFE READS LIKE A TRAGIC NOVEL, BUT IT'S TRUE Nichole Schibi says her mom introduced her to drugs when she was a teen and let a male friend assault her. She used drugs on and off for years to numb the pain. She was in and out of prison, had her children taken away and kept asking herself “why can't I be happy?” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about a miracle that turned things around. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/MtrxDntwhbY You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

“THINGS WENT DOWNHILL WHEN I STARTED USING FENTANYL” Gabe Goldner had a successful remodeling business while addicted to speed, but he says his girlfriend persuaded him to calm down with fentanyl. That's when things got bad. Now he's recovering and is a leader in his treatment program. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals hear his honest look at what goes through the mind of someone in addiction. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/3N4_IAwuo0Y You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

“I GREW UP THINKING I WAS EVIL AND VILE” Sean Ackroyd knew he was gay at an early age and was told how terrible that is, so he spent much of his life dealing with self loathing. Casual sex made him feel loved and desired and when he tried meth he was off to the races. Until it all ended. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how he finally learned that “it's ok to be me.” Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/KjQ5FKjOhWw You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

HOOKED ON HEROIN AT 16, SO SHE BECAME A DEALER 3 years later, at 19, she was indicted by the feds and went to prison. She actually cried when she was getting out because she was comfortable where she was. Tanya had a dismal start early in her life suffering severe abuse at the age of 4, but it's something she is finally dealing with now. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about the difference of looking at life sober compared to being high. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/3OtZV-mfnTg You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

INCREDIBLE STORY OF MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES After years of dealing with addiction, aberrant behaviors and almost dying in jail, Becca Nelson has finally discovered why. She is dealing with DID (dissociative identity disorder). Her brain had created 8 different personalities to help her cope with trauma suffered as a child. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you will hear her amazing journey of saying goodbye to some of her alters and finally finding peace. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/JK8FDV3A1mM You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

“I WENT TO THE DEPTHS OF HELL” Josh was running the streets for 10 years. Homeless and addicted to meth and heroin. Believe it or not he was violently assaulted just across the street from the Odyssey admissions office. He was offered love, caring and hope and he took full advantage of it. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about his recovery, his triggers and how God works in weird ways. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/PlwYc6CMV3M You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

THIS MAN IS HELPING TO SAVE THOUSANDS OF LIVES How? By training thousands of Peer Support Specialists who in turn work with thousands of people in treatment centers who are working on recovery. Brian Neilson was first addicted in grade school. He spent decades behind bars while dealing with addiction and mental illness. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how and when he finally said “I am done.” Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/kumtqVnYPYQ You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

“I WAS BORN ADDICTED TO COCAINE AND HEROIN” That's how life began for Kenni Bell. Both parents addicted, brothers in gangs and she was taken away for adoption. She later started using and dealing drugs, was in and out of jail and gave up custody of her 3 children. Sounds terrible, and it was, BUT look at her now!!! In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you won't believe what she's doing, how long she's been in recovery and what happened to her children. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/zpl-dLr7r1A You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

CAN MUSIC THERAPY REALLY HELP WITH ADDICTION? The experts say yes because music literally accesses all areas of the brain. It can take people battling addiction to a safe space, a place where they can feel emotions. Jaycie Voorhees takes a music therapy program into treatment centers and the results are often amazing. Her company, Harmony Music Therapy, helps people to relax their brains and get rid of the fight or flight emotion. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she tells us how she can create a rock band in 5 minutes at a treatment center. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/zGXDiPniyXI You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

ONE OF THE STRONGEST WOMEN YOU WILL EVER MEET Beverly Martinez is a survivor. A gang rape in her teens. 30 years of addiction. Federal drug charges. With hard work she finally finds recovery and then BANG. Her hands and feet are growing numb. She's got an autoimmune disease and can barely walk. But does she relapse? In this edition of Odyssey House Journals hear how her incredible willpower and inner strength keeps her going. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/fgpnUv5zEYY You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

“DON'T COME BACK! TO OUR JAIL” 2 men with over 50 years combined at the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Department mean that in the nicest way possible. Chief Matt Dumont is in charge of the jail and he wants inmates to succeed when they get out. 70% to 85% of the people who come in are dealing with drug issues and the CATS program helps them on the road to recovery. Lt. Kevin Hunter works with his peers to make sure they know how to deal with the traumas they see. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals get an inside look at the issues they deal with. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/BWOByfRfPUU You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

EX TOP COP SAYS DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS SHOULD BE FREE Chris Bertram claims that would save society money in the long run. He also says treatment and education are the real solutions to the drug problem, not jail. He's the former chief in Holladay and has 25 years of law enforcement experience. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he has some intriguing thoughts on drug dealers and his work now that he's running a private investigation company. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/rA1VSoHwwcU You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

“I THOUGHT THE RULES APPLIED TO EVERYONE BUT ME” Brian hated authority and ended up spending 20 years on and off behind bars while dealing with drug addiction. He is putting all that behind him now, hoping to reestablish a relationship with his family, especially his daughter, who's pregnant. Please find out how he made this almost miraculous change in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30-minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/2NJ5-gDEZqA You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

“I WANTED MY KIDS TO LOVE ME” That's the biggest reason Khymm Flanders went to treatment and has stayed in recovery for 20 years. When she was in jail her son asked her when she was going to make her kids matter more than her drugs and that flipped her recovery switch to “on”. With hard work her 26 years of using came to an end. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out what traumatic event when she was 8 started her downward spiral. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/59UYgvKBsmU You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

SHE WANTS TO GO TO JAIL OR PRISON It's what gives Theresa Perdue a feeling of fulfillment and satisfaction in life. She actually meets with nearly 100 inmates a week to plant a seed that recovery is possible no matter what they've done and that jail is more difficult than treatment. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she explains how she answers when inmates ask her if she has been addicted. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/Hg1L0ZUlVw0 You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

“I FIGHT FOR MY LIFE EVERY DAY” That's how John views his recovery from alcohol and cocaine. He started drinking at 13 and thought it was normal because everyone in his family drank. Now he says he's ripping the duct tape off his wounds and is getting to know and love himself. In this edition of Odyssey House Journalsl hear what happened to drinking in the rest of his family now that he's sober. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/CNf0SrdXnDw You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am #wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

Odyssey House Journals Podcast HE TURNED TO PROSTITUTION TO SUPPORT HIS ADDICTION “When I was 15 I opened my mouth and rainbows fell out.” That's how Modesto jokingly refers to coming out gay. He was sent from Utah to California to live with his lesbian grandmother and his life turned dark when he turned to meth. Crime, jails and prison would follow. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you will hear about his long road to recovery and find out why he's a person you can't help but like. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/fTBuErIpt6Y You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

Destiny Garcia grew up in a life of drug and violence. Not knowing anything different, she thought abuse, violence and drugs were normal. At 16, she started into the drug life and remained that way for the majority of life. She tells her heart wrenching story of trying to raise her kids in that world. She spent 7 years as a “prisoner” to her husband before breaking free and ending up on the streets living a life of constant drug use, theft and depravity. Listen in as she comes to herself and thanks to a program called Project Rio Grand finally gets the help she needs. Her tale brings her through rehab to the support of her son who never gave up on her and finally to work in the county mayor office. Now the CEO of Clean Slate Utah, she is showing others the way out of dysfunctional and into true normal. Buckle up as she tells her emotional story of survival and redemption..Sponsors & Partners The Other Side Academy - theothersideacademy.com My Story Matters / Captain Your Story - mystorymatters.org The Peaceful Prisons Project - peacefulprisonsproject.com  PART 1 00:00:00 Destiny Garcia 00:01:36 Thank You Sponsors!  00:02:37 Her Early Life 00:12:55 Later Adolescence -> Early Adulthood 00:17:27 Hooked to Abusive Relationships 00:22:23 Escape 00:24:46 College, Jail, Meth & Heroine  00:31:53 Operation Rio Grande 00:36:29 Odyssey House 00:39:24 Success!

HE SMASHED INTO A POLICE CAR WHEN HE WAS DRUNK Michael Gallegos obviously got a DUI for that. Finally after years as an alcoholic, he went to treatment and has been sober now for 30 years. What a story he has to tell. From serving in the German Army, to being a drunk auto mechanic in Salt Lake, to finally finding his biological family of 6 brothers and sisters. It's all in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/6r47SocnP8I You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

FROM PRE MED STUDENT TO BEING HOMELESS Dallas Korvalis started injecting drugs “to escape anger and pain.” He almost lost his leg from a staph infection he blames on using dirty needles. Sounds hopeless, but he finally surrendered after 7 treatment programs. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how bad things were and how good they are now and how he did it. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/TNCnMHtnN08 You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

BOOZE DERAILED HIS BIG TIME CAREER IN MOVIES He was in Punch Drunk Love, acted side by side with Adam Sandler. He was on a first name basis with Anthony Hopkins in another film. So what happened to his career? Jim Stevens says simply “I had all this talent but chose to be in a hole drinking.” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals hear how he's climbing out of that hole and what the future may hold. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/Q9oym7kB77s You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

MEET A TRUE ANGEL FOR PEOPLE SEEKING HELP WITH ADDICTION Lacee Bradford says her mom was a crack addict and Lacee had a boyfriend who died from an overdose. She was angry at her mom and devastated about her boyfriend. You won't believe how she dealt with that trauma. She has dedicated her life to helping people cope with addiction. She's a beloved medical assistant in Odyssey's admissions department. You will love Lacee and her story in this edition of Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: ___________________________________ You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

“IF I USE AGAIN I WILL END UP IN JAIL OR DEAD” Zach has accepted that stark reality and that's why he's determined to stay in recovery after his 3rd stint in a treatment program. He says he was so innocent in the drug world that he thought heroin was a natural weed so it couldn't be that bad. His ex-girlfriend actually got him and his biological mom addicted. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals meet a man with tremendous potential to do anything he wants to do. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/evdi9XTUyWw You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

AT THE AGE OF 15 SHE WAS IN MAXIMUM SECURITY AT AN ADULT PRISON This is one of the most unbelievable stories I've ever heard, but it's true! Jessica tried to escape from a juvenile lockdown and wounded a guard during the escape. She was sentenced to 5 years to life and spent the next 15 years in prison. BUT NOW at the age of 37 she has totally turned her life around and is working hard to make sure this doesn't happen to other kids. This edition of Odyssey House Journals is a story that shouldn't happen to anyone. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/fvdqkr1VROU You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE THE MOTHER OF A HEROIN ADDICT? “I was addicted to her chaos and I was loving her to death,” says Abbie Minckler who's daughter has been addicted to heroin for decades. Abbie bares her soul about how she found out and how she's tried to ‘fix' her daughter when she can't. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she says a family support group has helped her find some peace. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/Bo2xyIKwZaA You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

TWO PEOPLE IN ADDICTION MET IN A TACO BELL PARKING LOT Guess what? It didn't work out! Skyler was addicted to meth and heroin was her drug of choice. For 7 years Skyler was homeless after he says his parents threw him out of the house. Now after a year in treatment he understands toxic relationships and vows never to let that happen again. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how he's learned to love himself and how he wants to give back. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms: https://youtu.be/E6l9_VyZ5j8 You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/ Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am