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"If done right, AI will actually make us more human. It handles the busy work and surfaces real-time insights—so GTM teams can focus on what really drives revenue: building relationships, solving real problems, and creating long-term customer value." That's a quote from Roderick Jefferson and a sneak peek at today's episode.Hi there, I'm Kerry Curran—Revenue Growth Consultant, Industry Analyst, and host of Revenue Boost, A Marketing Podcast. In every episode, I sit down with top experts to bring you actionable strategies that deliver real results. So if you're serious about business growth, find us in your favorite podcast directory, hit subscribe, and start outpacing your competition today.In this episode, titled AI + EQ + GTM: The New Growth Equation for B2B Leaders, I sit down with keynote speaker, author, and enablement powerhouse Roderick Jefferson to unpack the modern formula for revenue growth: AI + EQ + GTM.We explore why traditional sales enablement isn't enough in today's landscape—and how real go-to-market success requires alignment across marketing, sales, and customer success, powered by emotional intelligence and smart technology integration.Whether you're a CRO, CMO, or GTM leader looking to scale smarter, this episode is packed with real-world insights and actionable strategies to align your teams and drive sustainable growth.Stick around until the end, where Roderick shares expert tips for building your own AI-powered revenue engine.If you're serious about long-term growth, it's time to get serious about AI, EQ, and GTM. Let's go.Kerry Curran, RBMA (00:01)Welcome, Roderick. Please introduce yourself and share your background and expertise.Roderick Jefferson (00:06)Hey, Kerry. First of all, thanks so much for having me on. I'm really excited—I've been looking forward to this one all day. So thanks again. I'm Roderick Jefferson, CEO of Roderick Jefferson & Associates. We're a fractional enablement company, and we focus on helping small to mid-sized businesses—typically in the $10M to $100M range—that need help with onboarding, ongoing education, and coaching.I'm also a keynote speaker and an author. I actually started my career in sales at AT&T years ago. I was a BDR, did well, got promoted to AE, made President's Club a couple of times. Then I was offered a sales leadership role—and I turned it down. I know they thought I was crazy, but there were two reasons: first, I realized I loved the process of selling more than just closing big deals. And second, oddly enough, I wasn't coin-operated. I did it because I loved it—it gave me a chance to interact with people and have conversations like this one.Kerry Curran, RBMA (01:16)I love that—and I love your background. As Roderick mentioned, he does a lot of keynote speaking, and that's actually where I met him. He was a keynote speaker at B2BMX West in Scottsdale last month. I also have one of your books here that I've been diving into. I can't believe how fast this year is flying—it's already the first day of spring!Roderick Jefferson (01:33)Thank you so much. Wow, that was just last month? It feels like last week. Where is the time going?Kerry Curran, RBMA (01:45)I appreciate your experience for so many reasons. One is that—like we talked about before the show—my dad was in sales at AT&T for over 20 years. It paid for my entire education. So we were comparing notes on that era of innovation and what we learned back then.Roderick Jefferson (02:02)Thank you, AT&T!Kerry Curran, RBMA (02:13)So much of what you talked about on stage and wrote about in your book is near and dear to my heart. My background is in building integrated marketing-to-sales infrastructure and strengthening it to drive revenue growth. I'm excited to hear more about what you're seeing and hearing. You talk to so many brands and marketers—what's hot right now? What's the buzz? What do we need to know?Roderick Jefferson (02:44)A couple of things. The obvious one is AI—but I'll add something: it's not just AI, it's AI plus EQ plus IQ. Without that combination, you won't be successful.The other big theme is the same old problem we've always had: Why is there such a disconnect between sales and marketing? As an enablement guy, it pains me. I spent 30 years in corporate trying to figure that out. I think we're getting closer to alignment—thank you, AI, for finally stepping in and being smarter than all of us! But we've still got a long way to go.Part of the issue is we're still making decisions in silos. That's why I've become a champion of moving away from just "sales enablement."Yes, I know I wrote the book on sales enablement—but I don't think that's the focus anymore. In hindsight, “sales enablement” is too myopic. It's really about go-to-market. How do we bring HR, marketing, product marketing, engineering, sales, and enablement all to the same table to talk about the entire buyer's journey?Instead of focusing on our internal sales process and trying to shoehorn prospects into it, we should be asking: How do they buy? Who buys? Are there buying committees? How many people are involved? And yes, ICP matters—but that's just the tip of the iceberg. It goes much deeper.Kerry Curran, RBMA (04:44)Yes, absolutely. And going back to why you loved your early sales roles—it was about helping people. That's how I've always approached marketing too: what are their business challenges, and what can I offer to solve them? In your keynote, you said, “I want sales to stop selling and start helping.” But that's not possible without partnering with marketing to learn and message around the outcomes we drive and the pain points we solve.Roderick Jefferson (05:22)Exactly. Let's unpack that. First, about helping vs. selling—that's why we have spam filters now. Nobody wants to be sold to. That's also why people avoid car lots—because you know what's coming: they'll talk at you, try to upsell you, and push you into something you don't need or want. Then you have buyer's remorse.Now apply that to corporate and entrepreneurship. If you're doing all the talking in sales, something's wrong. Too many people ask questions just to move the deal forward instead of being genuinely inquisitive.Let's take it further. If marketing is working in a silo—building messaging and positioning—and they don't bring in sales, then guess what? Sales won't use it. Newsflash, right? And second, it's only going to reflect marketing's perspective. But if you bring both teams together and say, “Hey, what are the top three to five things you're hearing from prospects over and over?”—then you can work collaboratively and cohesively to solve those.The third piece is: let's stop trying to manufacture pain. Not every prospect is in pain. Sometimes the goal is to increase efficiency or productivity. If there is pain, you get to play doctor for a moment. And by that, I mean: do they need an Advil, a Vicodin, a Percocet, or an extraction? Do you need to stop the bleeding right now? You only figure that out by getting sales, marketing, product, and even HR at the same table.Kerry Curran, RBMA (07:34)Yes, absolutely. I love the analogy of different levels of pain solutions because you're right—sometimes it's not pain, it's about helping the customer be more efficient, reduce costs, or drive revenue. I've used the doctor analogy before too: you assess the situation and then customize the solution based on where it “hurts” the most. One of the ongoing challenges, though, is that sales and marketing still aren't fully aligned. Why do you think that's been such a persistent issue, and where do you see it heading?Roderick Jefferson (08:14)Because sales speaks French and marketing speaks German. They're close enough that they can kind of understand each other—like ordering a beer or finding a bathroom—but not enough for a meaningful conversation.The core issue is that they're not talking—they're presenting to each other. They're pitching ideas instead of having a dialogue. Marketing says, “Here's what the pitch should look like,” and sales replies, “When's the last time you actually talked to a customer?”They also get stuck in “I think” and “I feel,” and I always tell both groups—those are the two things you cannot say in a joint meeting. No one cares what you think or feel. Instead, say: “Here's what I've seen work,” or “Here's what I've heard from prospects and customers.” That way, the conversation is rooted in data and real-world insight, not opinion or emotion.You might say, “Hey, when we get to slide six in the deck, things get fuzzy and deals stall.” That's something marketing can fix. Or you go to product and say, “I've talked to 10 prospects, and eight of them asked for this feature. Can we move it up in the roadmap?”Or go back to sales and say, “Only 28% of the team is hitting quota because they're struggling with discovery and objection handling.” So enablement and marketing can partner to create role plays, messaging guides, or accreditations. It sounds utopian, but I've actually done this six times over 30 years—it is possible.It's not because I'm the smartest guy in the room—it's because when sales and marketing align around shared definitions and shared goals, real change happens. Go back to MQLs and SQLs. One team says, “We gave you all these leads,” and the other says, “Yeah, but they all sucked.” Then you realize: you haven't even agreed on what a lead is.As a fractional enablement leader, that's the first question I ask: “Can you both define what an MQL and SQL mean to you?” Nine times out of ten, they realize they aren't aligned at all. That's where real progress starts.Once you fix communication, the next phase is collaboration. And what comes out of collaboration is the big one: accountability. That's the word nobody likes—but it's what gets results. You're holding each other to timelines, deliverables, and follow-through.The final phase is orchestration. That's what enablement really does—we connect communication, collaboration, and accountability across the entire go-to-market team so everyone has a voice and a vote.Kerry Curran, RBMA (13:16)You're so smart, and you bring up so many great points—especially around MQLs, SQLs, and the lack of collaboration. There's no unified North Star. Marketing may be focused on MQLs, but those criteria don't always match what moves an MQL to an SQL.There's also no feedback loop. I've seen teams where sales and marketing didn't even talk to each other—but they still complained about each other! I was brought in to help, and I said, “You're adults. It's time to talk to one another.” And you'd think that would be obvious.What I love is that we're starting to see the outdated framework of MQLs as a KPI begin to fade. As you said, it's about identifying a shared goal that everyone can be accountable to. We need to all be paddling in the same direction.Roderick Jefferson (14:16)Exactly. I wouldn't say we're all rowing yet, but we've definitely got our hands in the water, and we're starting to go in the same direction. You can see that North Star flickering out there.And I give big kudos to AI for helping with that. In some ways, it reminds me of social media. Would you agree that social media initially made us less social?Kerry Curran, RBMA (14:27)Yes, totally agree. We can see the North Star.Roderick Jefferson (14:57)Now I'm going to flip that idea on its head: if done right, I believe AI will actually make us more human—and drive more meaningful conversations. I know that sounds crazy, but I have six ways AI can help us do that.First, let's go back to streamlining lead scoring. If we use AI to prioritize leads based on their likelihood to convert, sales can focus efforts on the most promising opportunities. Once we align on those criteria, volume and quality both improve. With confidence comes competence—and vice versa.Second is automating task management. Whether it's data entry, appointment scheduling, or follow-up emails, those repetitive tasks eat up sales time. Less than 30% of a rep's time is spent actually selling. If we offload that admin work, reps can focus on high-value activities—like building relationships, doing discovery, and closing deals.Kerry Curran, RBMA (15:59)Yes! And pre-call planning. Having the time to prepare properly makes a huge difference.Roderick Jefferson (16:19)Exactly. Third is real-time analytics. If marketing and ops can provide sales reps with real-time insights—like funnel data, deal velocity, or content performance—we can start making decisions based on data, not assumptions or feelings.The fourth area is personalized sales coaching. I talk to a lot of leaders, and I'll make a bold statement: most sales leaders don't know how to coach. They either use outdated methods or try to “peanut butter” their advice across the team.But what if we could use AI to analyze calls, emails, and meetings—then provide coaching based on each rep's strengths and weaknesses? Sales leaders could shift from managing to leading.Kerry Curran, RBMA (17:55)Yes, I love that. It would completely elevate team performance.Roderick Jefferson (18:11)Exactly. Fifth is increasing efficiency in the sales process. AI can create proposals, contracts, and other documents, which frees up time for reps to focus on helping—not chasing paperwork. And by streamlining the process, we can qualify faster and avoid wasting time on poor-fit deals.Kerry Curran, RBMA (18:58)Right, and they can focus on the deals that are actually likely to move forward.Roderick Jefferson (19:09)Exactly. And sixth—and most overlooked—is customer success. That's often left out of GTM conversations, but it's critical. We can use AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants to handle basic inquiries. That frees up CSMs to focus on more strategic tasks like renewals, cross-sell, and upsell.Let's be honest—most CSMs were trained for renewals, not selling. But cross-sell and upsell aren't really selling—they're reselling to warm, happy customers. The better trained and equipped CSMs are, the better your customer retention and growth.Because let's face it—we've all seen it: 90 days before renewal, suddenly a CSM becomes your best friend. Where were they for the last two years? If we get ahead of that and connect all the dots—sales, marketing, CS, and product—guess who wins?The prospect.The customer.The company—because revenue goes up.The employee—because bonuses happen, spiffs get paid, and KPIs are hit.But most importantly, we build customers for life. And that has to start from the very beginning, not just when the CSM steps in at the end.Kerry Curran, RBMA (20:47)Yes, this is so smart. I love that you brought customer success into the conversation. One of the things I love about go-to-market strategy is that it includes lifetime value—upsell and renewal are a critical part of the revenue journey.In my past roles, I've seen teams say, “Well, that's just client services—they don't know how to sell.” But to your point, if we coach them, equip them, and make them comfortable, it can go a long way.Roderick Jefferson (21:34)Absolutely. They become the lifeblood of your business. Yes, you need net-new revenue, but if sales builds this big, beautiful house on the front end and then customers just walk out the back door—what's the point?And I won't even get into the stats—you know them—about how much more expensive it is to acquire a new customer versus retaining one. The key is being human and actually helping.Kerry Curran, RBMA (21:46)Exactly. I love that. It leads perfectly into my next question—because one of the core components of your strategy and presentation was the importance of EQ, or emotional intelligence. Can you talk about why that's so critical?Roderick Jefferson (22:19)Yeah. It really comes down to this: AI can provide content—tons of it, endlessly. It can give you all the data and information in the world. But it still requires a human to provide context. For now, at least. I'm not saying it'll be that way forever, but for now, context is everything.I love analogies, so I'll give you one: it's like making gumbo. You sprinkle in some seasoning here, some spice there. In this case, AI provides the content. Then the human provides the interpretation—context. That's understanding how to use that generated content to reach the right person or company, at the right time, with the right message, in the right tone.What you get is a balanced, powerful approach: IQ + EQ + AI. That's what leads to truly optimal outcomes—if you do it right.Kerry Curran, RBMA (23:19)Yes! I love that. And I love every stage of your process, Roderick—it's so valuable. I know your clients are lucky to work with you.For people listening and thinking, “Yes, I need this,” how do they get started? What's the baseline readiness? How do they begin integrating sales and marketing more effectively—and leveraging AI?Roderick Jefferson (23:34)Thank you so much for that. It really starts with a conversation. Reach out—LinkedIn, social media, my website. And from there, we talk. We get to the core questions: Where are you today? Where have you been? Where are you trying to go? And most importantly: What does success look like?And not just, “What does success look like?” but, “Who is success for?”Then we move into an assessment. I want to talk to every part of the go-to-market team. Because not only do we have French and German—we've also got Dutch, Spanish, and every other language. My job is to become the translator—not just of language, but of dialects and context.“This is what they said, but here's what they meant. And this is what they meant, but here's what they actually need.”Then we dig into what's really going on. Most clients have a sense of what's “broken.” I'm not just looking for the broken parts—I'm looking at what you've already tried. What worked? What didn't? Why or why not?I basically become a persistent four-year-old asking, “Why? But why? But why?” And yes, it gets frustrating—but it's the only way to build a unified GTM team with a shared North Star.Kerry Curran, RBMA (25:32)Yes, I love that. And just to add—sometimes something didn't work not because it was a bad strategy, but because it was evaluated with the wrong KPI or misunderstood entirely.Like a top-of-funnel strategy did work—but the team expected it to generate leads that same month. It takes time. So much of this comes down to digging into the root of the issue, and I love your approach.Roderick Jefferson (26:10)Exactly. And it's also about understanding that every GTM function has different KPIs.If I'm talking to sales, I'm asking about average deal size, quota attainment, deal velocity, win rate, pipeline generation. If I'm talking to sales engineering, they care about number of demos per deal, wins and losses, and number of POCs. Customer success? They care about adoption, churn, CSAT, NPS, lifetime value.My job is to set the North Star and speak in their language—not in “enablement-ese.” Sometimes that means speaking in sales terms, sometimes marketing terms. And I always say, “Assume I know nothing about your job. Spell out your acronyms. Define your terms.”Because over 30 years, I've learned: the same acronym can mean 12 different things at 12 different companies.The goal is to get away from confusion and start finding commonality. When you break down the silos and the masks, you realize we're all working toward the same thing: new, long-term, happy customers for life.Kerry Curran, RBMA (27:55)Yes—thank you, Roderick. I love this. So, how can people find you?Roderick Jefferson (28:00)Funny—I always say if you can't find me on social media, you're not trying to find me.You can reach me at roderickjefferson.com, and you can find my book, Sales Enablement 3.0: The Blueprint to Sales Enablement Excellence and the upcoming Sales 3.0 companion workbook there as well.I'm on LinkedIn as Roderick Jefferson, Instagram and Threads at @roderick_j_associates, YouTube at Roderick Jefferson, and on BlueSky as @voiceofrod.Kerry Curran, RBMA (28:33)Excellent. I'll make sure to include all of that in the show notes—I'm sure this episode will have your phone ringing!Thank you so much, Roderick. I really appreciate you taking the time to join us. This was valuable for me, and I'm sure for the audience as well.Roderick Jefferson (28:40)Ring-a-ling—bring it on! Let's dance. Thank you again. This was an absolute honor, and I'm glad we got the chance to reconnect, Kerry.Kerry Curran, RBMA (28:59)For sure. Thank you—you too.Roderick Jefferson (29:01)Take care, all.Thanks for tuning in. If you're struggling with flat or slowing revenue growth, you're not alone. That's why Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast brings you expert insights, actionable strategies, and real-world success stories to help you scale faster.If you're serious about growth, search for us in your favorite podcast directory. Hit follow or subscribe, and leave a five-star rating—it helps us keep the game-changing content coming.New episodes drop regularly. Don't let your revenue growth strategy fall behind. We'll see you soon!

Adam and JP are joined by local podcast detective Luke Scorcio to talk about Something Nice Back Home. We have a full medical team here at Lost on Lost Hospital. We have fertility specialist appendectomies, dentist anesthesias, physicist autopsies, and spinal surgeon garage beers. And all of our smoke detectors are totally working. Why would you even ask about that. Oh, you didn't? Remember to leave some Percocet out for your ghost dad!   If you're in the LA area and want to check out some great comedy preformed by Luke, head on over to the PACK theatre: https://www.packtheater.com/ 

Due to various calamities we couldn't find time to watch the same show or movie this week, so instead Aaron, Keith and Tim are just listing off a bunch of cool stuff they like and recommend. We also discuss great Disney sequels, the Righteous Gemstones, hip-hop Percocet era, and why Frozen 2 is, no kidding, the wokest movie ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the 1970's while China and Vietnam were busy playing grab-ass and keep-away with the Spratly and Percocet island chains in the South China Sea, the other countries surrounding the water like Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia funk'd their way into the next decade. Ayo Ke Disco, curated by Alice from Soundway Records, provides us safe listening passage thru this fantastic sea of sound.

Willy Wilcox had the ball-striking to compete on the PGA Tour, but behind every 300-yard drive was a painful secret—a crippling addiction that caused his career and life to spiral. For years, he turned to painkillers while on the course to combat severe performance anxiety, playing tournament rounds under the weight of Percocet and heroin. In a raw conversation with host Tom Coyne, Wilcox opens up about how the highs of cashing checks on Tour were overshadowed by the dark lows that led him to rehab in 2022. Since embarking on that journey to sobriety, Wilcox has found himself back on Tour, not as a player, but as a caddie. For a pro who didn't carry a yardage book in his playing days, it may seem crazy that he's now making a name for himself on Sungjae Im's bag, but for Wilcox, it's his second chance—not just in golf, but in life.The Golfer's Journal and this podcast are made possible by reader support. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider becoming a member here: https://glfrsj.nl/MembershipsYTThe Golfer's Journal Podcast is presented by Titleist.

Willy Wilcox had the ball-striking to compete on the PGA Tour, but behind every 300-yard drive was a painful secret—a crippling addiction that caused his career and life to spiral. For years, he turned to painkillers while on the course to combat severe performance anxiety, playing tournament rounds under the weight of Percocet and heroin. In a raw conversation with host Tom Coyne, Wilcox opens up about how the highs of cashing checks on Tour were overshadowed by the dark lows that led him to rehab in 2022. Since embarking on that journey to sobriety, Wilcox has found himself back on Tour, not as a player, but as a caddie. For a pro who didn't carry a yardage book in his playing days, it may seem crazy that he's now making a name for himself on Sungjae Im's bag, but for Wilcox, it's his second chance—not just in golf, but in life.The Golfer's Journal and this podcast are made possible by reader support. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider becoming a member here: https://glfrsj.nl/MembershipsYTThe Golfer's Journal Podcast is presented by Titleist.

ABOUT THE EPISODE:Welcome to the first episode of our Hopestream family recovery series! Hearing the trials, failures, and successes of families just like yours will give insight into how other parents are navigating their child's substance misuse, as well as offering you the wisdom they picked up along the way. This series will highlight the importance of core family issues: parent self-care, boundaries, the need for community, and positive communication skills with kids who are often at their worst. Sarah's story is an excellent place to start. She's the kind of mom who took the initiative when she learned her daughter wasn't just smoking weed - she was addicted to fentanyl-laced Percocet pills. Sarah immersed herself in research and anything that might help save her daughter's life, including, in 2020, a relatively new podcast, Hopestream. Today, Sarah's family is healthy, her daughter is in recovery, and she continues to be an incredible resource for other parents in The Stream.In this episode, we discuss the journey of understanding that substance use makes sense, the brutal reality of potentially losing your child, finding windows of opportunity for connection, and much more.EPISODE RESOURCES:Partnership to End Addiction websiteBeyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change book and workbook for families and friendsNET Device information: Isaiah House (provides NET treatment), Hopestream episodes #83, #86, #113, #246The Final Fix - NET documentary on Amazon PrimeThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereFind us on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

Send us a textThis week on Mummy Dearest Podcast Zach and Sloane unwrap every Italian-American man's favorite film: "Goodfellas"! Sloane accidentally took a melatonin and an Ambien and a Percocet and some pills she found on the body of Michael Jackson before taping this show so she's a tad slow on the uptake this episode. But don't worry, the duo spend plenty of time talking about cannolis, Strombolis and Zach's plans for his chain of Copacabana nightclubs. The pair are joined by a very special guest: Crawlie Paulie Tall Socks who regales listeners with an off-color joke from Sloane's mom. All that and SO much more on this week's episode of Mummy Dearest Podcast! Support the showVisit MummyDearestPodcast.com for merch and more!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!

On this episode of the Top 200 Drugs podcast from Real Life Pharmacology, we cover Percocet, Epogen, quetiapine, glimepiride, and tirzepatide. These are drugs 166-170. Percocet is a combination analgesic. It contains acetaminophen and oxycodone. Pay attention to acetaminophen intake from all sources when patients are on this medication. Epogen (epoetin alfa) stimulates the production of red blood cells. This medication can be useful in treating anemia. Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an antipsychotic. It is often used in patients with hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease because it has a lower potential to block dopamine receptors compared to other antipsychotics. Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea. This medication stimulates the release of insulin which can help lower blood sugars in diabetes. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is a combination GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist that can be used for weight loss and the treatment of diabetes.

We sit down with one of our toxicologists to discuss acetaminophen toxicity. Hosts: Marlis Gnirke, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Acetaminophen_Toxicity.mp3 Download One Comment Tags: Toxicology Show Notes Table of Contents 0:35 – Hidden acetaminophen toxicity in OTC products 3:24 – Pharmacokinetics and toxicokinetics  6:06 – Clinical Course 9:22 – The antidote – NAC 11:02 – The Rumack-Matthew Nomogram  17:36 – Treatment protocols 22:34 – Monitoring and Lab Work 23:23 – Considerations when treating pediatric patients 23:57 – IV APAP overdose, fomepizole  25:42 – Take Home Points Acetaminophen vs. Tylenol: The importance of recognizing that acetaminophen is found in many products beyond Tylenol. Common medications containing acetaminophen, such as Excedrin, Fioricet, Percocet, Dayquil/Nyquil, and others. The risk of unintentional overdose due to combination products. Prevalence of Acetaminophen Toxicity:

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This week, in New Florence, Missouri, an exotic reptile dealer, who breeds enormous snakes, is found dead in his snake breeding barn, and it's thought that one of his scaly friends has killed him. But after some investigation, detectives figure out that they're actually dealing with a much slimier, and less trustworthy group of people, as they uncover a twisted, wild murder plot!!Along the way, we find out that BYOG (Bring Your Own Goat) events sound a little strange, that when you're surrounded by snakes, you still need to watch out for bad people, and that snakes can't pull a trigger!!New episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave does percocet! Post DopeyCon Review! Plus Dopey voicemails, poetry and more! Sign up for the full new episode with Handsome Evan only on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast   Here is what AI says: keywordsDopey Podcast, addiction, recovery, surgery, pain management, television shows, listener stories, DopeyCon, community, fentanyl summaryIn this episode of the Dopey Podcast, David Manheim shares his experiences following hernia surgery, including his struggles with pain management and the effects of Percocet. He reflects on the highs and lows of his recovery, discusses his favorite television shows, and engages with listener contributions, including poetry and personal stories. The conversation also covers the recent DopeyCon event, highlighting its successes and community engagement. takeaways David shares his experience with post-surgery pain management. He reflects on the similarities between withdrawal and phantom withdrawal. Percocet provided a sense of euphoria during recovery. Mad Men is highlighted as a top television show by David. The Sopranos is debated as a contender for best show. Listener contributions add depth to the conversation. Kratom is discussed as a controversial substance in recovery. DopeyCon is celebrated as a successful community event. David emphasizes the importance of listener feedback. The episode concludes with a message of support for the recovery community. titles Engaging with the Dopey Nation DopeyCon: A Celebration of Community Sound Bites "I think I'm gonna milk this for as long as I can." "I think I went through withdrawal." "I enjoyed the Percocets. They made me feel really good." Chapters 00:00Post-Surgery Reflections and Withdrawal Symptoms 03:11The Highs and Lows of Pain Management 06:05Television Show Debates: Mad Men vs. The Sopranos 08:53Listener Contributions: Poetry and Personal Stories 12:08DopeyCon Experience: Highlights and Reflections 15:11Community Engagement and Listener Feedback

An Iowa couple was invited to the State of the Union address for a reason they could have never imagined just a few years ago. Deric and Kathy Kidd were unaware of how lethal the illicit drug supply had become until the day they found their teenage son dead in his bedroom. He had taken half a pill, thinking it was Percocet, but it turned out to be a deadly dose of fentanyl.Now, the Kidds have made it their mission to raise awareness about the fentanyl epidemic and the growing mental health crisis. Join us as we share their heartbreaking story and explore how they're turning their unimaginable loss into a powerful fight for change.Do you have an idea for a Grieving Out Loud episode? We'd love to hear it. You can email Angela at contact@grievingoutloudpodcast.com. The Emily's Hope Substance Use Prevention Curriculum has been carefully designed to address growing concerns surrounding substance use and overdose in our communities. Our curriculum focuses on age-appropriate and evidence-based content that educates children about the risks of substance use while empowering them to make healthy choices. Support the showFor more episodes and to read Angela's blog, just go to our website, emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage! Podcast producers: Casey Wonnenberg & Michael Geheren

Hin gullfallega Alyssa var 17 ára gömul þegar hún ásamt vinkonu sinni fóru til að hitta mann með þeim tilgangi að versla sér lyfið Percocet.  Maðurinn átti hinsvegar ekki eftir að selja þeim það lyf heldur töflur sem innihéldu Fentanýl. Þetta átti eftir að hafa í för með sér alvarlegar afleiðingar.   Þátturinn er í boði Define The Line Sport  Kóðinn "morðskúrinn" veitir 15% afslátt af öllum vörum inn á  www.definethelinesport.com   

Episode SummaryNoah, my ATV guide in Alaska, joins me on this episode of Wisdom Shared.  Last season, we heard from Noah's mom, Melissa, who talked about her sobriety journey.  In this discussion, Noah courageously shares his difficult journey with pills. He nearly died. He offers advice, hope, and solidarity to others facing similar struggles. His powerful narrative underscores the transformative power of sharing personal experiences in the hopes of helping others. ResourcesNational Harm Reduction Coalitionhttps://www.cdc.gov/opioids/basics/fentanyl.html: https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/prevention/index.htmlFentanyl Test StripsFind Narcan Near YouIf you or someone you know is struggling with substance use disorder, SAMHSA's (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information. You can also visit https://www.samhsa.gov. Related Episodes of Wisdom SharedAddiction to Sobriety: A Mother's Journey: Noah's mom shares her own addiction storyAnonymous SisterOverdose Awareness: A Sister's TributeRetired FBI Agent Reflects On Opioid Crisis Find and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/Subscribe to YouTube channelFollow and send a message on FacebookFollow and send a message on LinkedInFollow on InstagramFollow on TikTokFollow on ThreadsThe Wisdom Shared TeamAudio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting WorksCo-Producer and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla NelsonProduction Assistant: Becki Leigh

At just 19 years old, Jack Nathan had a bright and promising future. He founded his own apparel company, Happy Jack, and generously donated some proceeds to support children struggling with mental health issues.However, a single decision changed everything. Jack's life was tragically cut short when he took what he thought was a Percocet, but it was a deadly dose of fentanyl.Hear the heartbreaking story of Jack's death, and learn how his mom, Bradi Harrison Nathan, is now dedicated to helping others navigate mental health and substance use disorders in his honor.Also, check out more Grieving Out Loud episodes and read Angela's blog on our website. There, you can also find the episode mentioned in this podcast, "Grieving Mother Copes by Drawing Caricatures of Those Lost in the Fentanyl Epidemic.Support the Show.For more episodes and to read Angela's blog, just go to our website, Emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage! Podcast producers: Casey Wonnenberg & Anna Fey

Welcome to Ask Fr. Josh - Summer Snippets! During the next few months, some of the most popular questions from the archives will be released as short snippets. Enjoy! Question: I have had 3 cervical spine fusions over 5 years and due to the amount of medication I've been taking I have begun to do a small amount of damage to my liver. 2 of my specialists have recommended medicinal marijuana but I feel so guilty doing it. My family is supportive but I feel ashamed. I have taken Percocet but do not like the side effect and again it's another pill that can lead to damage to my liver. I've also begun to drink beer and wine to alleviate the pain. My question is should I use my medicinal marijuana for pain or is this a sin? I feel as though I'm running out of options. -Anonymous Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh's shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh

#fentanyl #opioids #ccp In Episode 231, I invited Andrea Thomas, mother of Ashley who died of fentanyl poisoning, creator of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, each August 21st and of Facing Fentanyl to join me once again. We discuss the findings of the China Select Committee on April 16th in the House of Representatives in DC and share the confirmation that the CCP is intentionally manufacturing fentanyl and shipping it through Mexico into the US killing 76,000 of our children in 2022.For perspective, according to National Archives, between 1955-1975, over 58,220 men and women were killed in the Vietnam War - a 20 year period.According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, in 2022 covering 75% of the US population, 15,047 homicides were recorded by law enforcement agencies.It is estimated that in 2023 more than 100,000 young people in the US were killed by fentanyl in counterfeit pills or added to marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and other drugs with either partial or complete fentanyl. Pills that resemble Xanax, Oxycotin, Adderall, Percocet and others are killing our young people within minutes because all these are counterfeit pills and that person has no idea what is in them.Please, please educate yourself and your family. Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death among 18-45 year olds.Watch the video version of my conversation here - https://youtu.be/lZm3jIMFY10Watch the complete hearing in the US House of Representatives China Select Committee here - https://www.youtube.com/live/bkzJ0nJEuus?si=tyasM1UJnxZ2Iti2And read my extensive corresponding blog -https://marymac.info/2024/05/05/the-mary-mac-show-death-by-fentanyl-podcast-series-china-0-usa-76K-how-ccp-using-fentanyl-to-kill-our-children-ep231/ where you can read a recap of that day where many families flew to DC to appear on behalf of their loved ones who died of fentanyl poisoning, all at their own expense.You can also go here to learn more - https://facingfentanyleducation.my.canva.site/families-demand-executive-action-in-face-of-fentanyl-crisisPlease subscribe to my channel here to learn more about grieving a loved one's death and the podcast series "Death By Fentanyl". Your support of my work, through PayPal is greatly appreciated - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DN22KFWSZ8XY8Visit www.marymac.info to pick up your free ebook - 21 Things You Need To Know About The Grieving Process.#death #poison #fentanyl ##illegaldrugs #ccp #illegalopioids #opioids #themarymacshow #marymac #grieving #grievingchildren #griefpodcast #marymacjournals #themarymacjournalcollection #marymacjournalcollection #marymacjournals #grief #myjournal #mygriefjournal #mygratitudejournal #myremembrancejournal #grieving #death #dying #journalsbymarymac #marymacjournalcollection #themarymacshowjournalcollection

Join me for this very entertaining episode with Gisele from Hanging with the Browns as we go through her health journey, along with many other funny and heart warming stories. Gisele "Gie" Brown suffered from many chronic diseases and the consequences of those chronic diseases, most, of not ask of which, were reversed with the Carnivore diet, such as:  Bursitis my first old people disease Spinal stenosis Fibromyalgia this affected so many areas on my body Two bulging discs in my lower back. Lost my mobility in my lower back. Restless Legs Urinary tract infections also known as UTI Sciatica Vertigo Carpal tunnel syndrome High blood pressure Develop depression Diverticulitis Snoring Lost my ability to grip on jars Skin tags The gastric bypass sleeve Back injections Three years of Percocet, 120 a month Overweight, a.k.a. obese for many years AND I had the gastric bypass sleeve Afraid to sneeze I had a fear of dislocating my back I had to roll out of bed from my stomach Went to the gym seven days a week for six months straight and only lost 10 pounds pre-carnivore   ✅ Sign up for a 60-minute consultation with Dr Chaffee here https://calendly.com/anthonychaffeemd/60-minute-consultation ✅Join my PATREON for early releases, bonus content, and weekly Zoom meetings! https://www.patreon.com/AnthonyChaffeeMD ✅Sign up for our 30-day carnivore challenge and group here! https://www.howtocarnivore.com/   Sponsors and Affiliates: ✅ Stockman Steaks, Australia Discount link for home delivered frozen grass-fed and grass finished pasture raised meat locally sourced here in Australia! http://www.stockmansteaks.com.au/chaffee ✅ Brand Ambassador for Stone and Spear tallow and soaps referral link https://www.stoneandspeartallow.com/?ref=gx0gql8b Discount Code "CHAFFEE" for 10% off ✅ Carnivore t-shirts from the Plant Free MD  www.plantfreetees.com ✅THE CARNIVORE BAR: Discount Code "Anthony" for 10% off all orders!   https://the-carnivore-bar.myshopify.com/?sca_ref=1743809.v3IrTuyDIi ✅Schwank Grill (Natural Gas or Propane) https://glnk.io/503n/anthonychaffeemd $150 OFF with Discount Code: ANTHONYMD ✅X3 bar system with discount code "DRCHAFFEE" https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100676052-13511487 ✅Cerule Stem cells https://DrChaffee.cerule.com ✅CARNIVORE CRISPS: Discount Code "DRCHAFFEEMD" for 10% off all orders! www.carnivorecrisps.com ✅Shop Amazon https://www.amazon.com/shop/anthonychaffeemd?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp   And please like and subscribe to my podcast here and Apple/Google podcasts, as well as my YouTube Channel to get updates on all new content, and please consider giving a 5-star rating as it really helps!   This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.  

This week on Dopey Tuesday! We are joined by fitness guru, my friend and friend of the show and host of The Adversity Advantage - Doug Bopst!  Doug tells his crazy story and how going to prison might just have saved his life! PLUS: BONUS WITH MY DAD! And Emails! Doug's Highlights include: - throwing a party while his mom was in the hospital - going to the hospital for a panic attack - percocet and oxys - sniffing pills prep - weed dealing - stealing from people you know, manipulation - getting arrested - was about to get out of the game but his grandparents wouldn't lend him the money, then got arrested - owing the dealer $ - shitting in his jail cell - tough love - losing weight/getting fit in jail - almost getting arrested the day after getting out of jail - reaching a goal and still not being happy More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world's greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic.

In this episode of Veto's Corner, we dive into the much-discussed J. Cole versus Kendrick Lamar beef, dissecting the lyrical sparring and fan reactions. Shifting gears, we delve into the latest developments surrounding P. Diddy, as his home faces more allegations and gets raided by the feds, exploring the implications and rumors circulating. Looking ahead, we explore the intriguing notion of Soulja Boy becoming the formula for women's songs, examining his influence on the genre and Sexy Red's utilization of him in her latest video. Finally, we touch on Kodak Black's battle with addiction to Percocet, shedding light on his struggles and the broader conversation around substance abuse in the music industry. Tune in for a captivating discussion on these hot topics!Follow Veto's Corner: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetoscornerpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VetosCornerPodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@VetoscornerpodcastYoutube Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@vetoscornerpodcast Follow Veto Vangundy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetovangundy Twitter: https://twitter.com/vetovangundy Follow Kyng Musix: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Ky.n.gmusix Disclaimer "Welcome to “Veto's Corner”. Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of “Veto's Corner”or its affiliates. Some of the content shared on this podcast may be intended for comedic or entertainment purposes only, and should not be taken as factual information. We encourage our listeners to conduct their own research and form their own opinions on any topics discussed. Thank you for listening!"

Ashley Hesseltine joins the Brittanys and chat sex toys, LDRs, a forgotten tampon and share their worsts while reacting to YOUR most dramatic doctor visit experiences. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Ashley Hesseltine at @Ashhess Thank you to our sponsor this week: Factor: Head to https://www.factormeals.com/britts50 and use code britts50 to get 50% off. Stay connected and follow us: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisistheworstpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thisistheworstpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisistheworstpod/ What's YOUR worst? Want our BADvice? Email us at thisistheworstpod@justmediahouse.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Hosted and Executive Produced by: Brittany Furlan Lee and Brittany Schmitt Studio: Kandoo Films -- https://www.kandoofilms.com/ Edited by: Shane Danahy -- https://instagram.com/shanedanahy Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - College Stories: Jaw Surgery and Blended McDonald's 00:05:55 - Preparing for a Medical Procedure 00:11:50 - The Uncertainty of Childhood Memories 00:18:02 - Dating Younger Men 00:24:21 - Blow Gel and Flavored Lubes 00:30:20 - Women in Status Relationships 00:36:43 - Riding the Relationship Wave 00:42:43 - Long Distance Relationship Struggles 00:48:51 - The Importance of Feeling Lucky in a Relationship 00:54:51 - The Importance of Responsiveness in Relationships 01:00:52 - The Tampon Incident 01:06:43 - Awkward Gynecologist Experience 01:13:23 - Misdiagnosis Panic: The UTI Scare 01:19:13 - The Worst Hospital Experience 01:25:21 - Inserting an IUD and Unexpectedly Attractive Doctor / Hot Doctor and Painful IUD 01:31:11 - Percocet, Benadryl, and Steroids 01:37:34 - Introducing "This is the Worst" Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gluttony, Drunkenness, and the Grace of God This morning our Proverbs topic is gluttony and drunkenness. Neither are a primary emphases in Proverbs, but there are several verses that speak to the issues. While gluttony and drunkenness are related, they are also different. Gluttony is essentially indulgence in matters of food, but it does not lead to a mental impairment, so in that sense it is different than drunkenness, which does. Also, I want to expand the topic beyond alcohol to include substance abuse. If we compare ancient Israel at the time of Proverbs with today, there's a big difference in the quantity and availability of drugs. Opium was certainly available 3000 years ago, but today, as you know, there are many many more drugs on the streets. So, I think it's important to apply these verses to include substance abuse and drug addictions. One thing we will not consider this morning is pornography addiction. Although there are some similarities, if you were here in the fall, we spent time working through lust and pornography, as we worked through chapters 5 to 7. If you missed those, I really encourage you to go back and listen to them. Please take out and open your Proverbs bulletin insert. Reading------------------------------------Gluttony and DrunkennessProverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,      and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.23:20-21 Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat,    for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty,      and slumber will clothe them with rags.23:29-35     29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaining?             Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes?    30 Those who tarry long over wine; those who go to try mixed wine.    31 Do not look at wine when it is red,               when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.    32 In the end it bites like a serpent and stings like an adder.    33     Your eyes will see strange things,               and your heart utter perverse things.    34 You will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea,               like one who lies on the top of a mast.    35 “They struck me,” you will say,                “but I was not hurt; they beat me, but I did not feel it.               When shall I awake? I must have another drink.”25:16 If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.28:7 The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.31:4-7     4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel,              it is not for kings to drink wine,              or for rulers to take strong drink,    5 lest they drink and forget what has been decreed              and pervert the rights of all the afflicted.    6 Give strong drink to the one who is perishing,              and wine to those in bitter distress;    7 let them drink and forget their poverty          and remember their misery no more. ----------------------------------------- Prayer These are sensitive topics. The reason I titled my sermon “Gluttony, Drunkenness, and the Grace of God” is because we need the grace of God in these struggles. To be sure, we need God's grace in all of life, but I think with matters of addiction it is especially important to begin there given the shame that often comes with them… and how often recovery is a journey. If you are a believer in Christ, let me remind you that you are his, forever. Just like in Jesus' parable of the prodigal son, God the Father has given you his robe which indicates his blessing and honor. He has given you his signet ring indicating you are his son or daughter and will share in his inheritance. God has forgiven you and will forgive you in Christ. And he will never leave you or forsake you. And if the things that we are working through today are your struggles, know that God has given you the church to come alongside and help. As we go through this, we are going to work out what that grace looks like in more detail, but I wanted remind you up front because God's grace is at the heart of recovery from our sin and struggles. The other thing I want to say up front is that you are not alone. It's easy to come to church and look around and think that everyone else has it all together. The truth is: none of us has it all together. On our podcast this week, Amy quoted a friend of hers. This friend said, “we often compare our insides to everyone else's outsides.” That is to say, we each know our own internal heart struggles and sin, but we don't often know what other people's are. It's easy to presume because we often just see the outsides of others. So, if you struggle with drinking or substance abuse or a kind of addiction, you are not alone here. We'll talk later about how we can support one another. Others of you may think that you are immune to such things. If you think that, I want to caution you that it's something to which each and every one of us is susceptible. It may be triggered by a painful event, or it may be triggered by something out of the blue. Let me give you an example. Several years ago, I was at six-flags with my family. They used to have an old rickety roller coaster. At least, I think it's gone now. But anyway, we rode it one time and at the end of the ride, it came to a screeching halt. It felt like it went from 60 to 0 in 1 second. And I remember getting off the ride and my neck was a little sore. Well, two days later, I could hardly move my head. And then I started feeling pain radiating down my left arm all the way to my finger. It was very painful for months. Because of the pain, the doctor prescribed me Percocet. I didn't think anything of it. I just knew that it provided a lot of relief. Well, over the 4-5 weeks that I was taking it, my desire for the drug became unrelated to the pain I was experiencing. I began taking them even when I wasn't in pain. It was a scary moment for me when I realized what was happening. I got rid of the remaining pills and am thankful that a cortisone shot eventually relieved the pain. Many things cause drinking and drug abuse and let me add, gluttony. I do want to talk through those root causes in a few minutes. But before we do, let's spend some time in these Proverbs. We generally learn two things from the Proverbs. First, the problem and second the impact. Let's first look at Proverbs 23 verse 31. It's in that middle section of verses on the left. 23:31 says, “Do not look at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.” It's speaking of a desire to drink. The wine is desirable to your eyes. You've become captivated by looking at it… not because it looks pretty, but because of its effect. And as it says, “it goes down smoothly.” In other words, you have to have it. And you have to have more of it. Now, there's nothing in Scripture that forbids drinking alcohol. You've probably heard different things like “Jesus first miracle was turning water into wine.” Or you've heard, “the feasts in the Old Testament included drinking wine, like the Passover meal. And likewise, the Lord's supper was celebrated with wine.”  Wine was a part of life. But these verses are referring to something different. They're referring to when your alcohol consumption brings you to the point of drunkenness. Look now at verse 33. “Your eyes will see strange things, and your heart utter perverse things.” Your drinking has brought you to the place where you are mentally and physically impaired. Verse 34 continues the problem. It describes being in the middle of the sea on the mast of a boat. You can't think straight because it feels like your body is swaying. Notice that twice it says you lie down. In other words, you can't even walk. Those verses continue on and end on an ominous note. You say, “I must have another drink.” You're addicted. Can you see why I'm including substance abuse this morning? It does similar things as being drunk in how it affects your mental faculties. Here's the problem: Wisdom goes out the door. Drunkenness and getting high on whatever… strips away your ability to think and speak and act with wisdom. I'm speaking about the wisdom that God has given you. Instead, it turns you into a fool. Note the very first verse listed there. Proverbs 20:1 “Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.” It steals God's wisdom in you and replaces it with foolishness. You will do and say things that are that are not honoring to God or others. For example, if you travel for work… and at night you go to the bar with your work friends, and you have one or two or three too many. Well, you will say and do things unbecoming of your calling in Christ. If you then get in a car and drive, your utter foolishness may destroy your life and others made in God's image. In a few minutes, we'll be digging deep into the grace of God in Christ in different ways. But let me say, God's grace does not minimize the seriousness and foolishness of these sin struggles. Rather, by his grace, he forgives and helps us overcome them. I hope that difference makes sense. Hold on for a few more minutes until we get there. Before that, let's go back to the Proverbs. Let me highlight a couple of other consequences. First, Proverbs 31:4-5. It says there in the second line, “it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted.” The consequences of drunkenness or addictions affect those for whom you are responsible. For a king, it's those in his dominion. For a parent, it's those in your family. Like Proverbs 31 here, the collateral damage of your addiction may be heavy. But also, part of the impact is financial. Look back up at Proverbs 23 verses 20-21. In the middle there, it says, “the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty.” This is another example of wisdom going out the door. Addictions lead to a squandering of resources, which leads to self-inflicted poverty… and if you are married, poverty for you and your family. Gluttony is included here because, as you know, good food is expensive! Over-indulging day after day will also lead down the same path. By the way, when I read verse 25:16 about honey, it reminded me of a funny story. Our family was sitting around the kitchen table a long time ago. The kids were young, and they were talking about honey and butter… and one of them said. “when I get older, I am going to make a note to myself, ‘eat butter and drink honey'.” Well, we all have ambitions in life. I guess some are about food. On a serious note, let me take a brief interlude to talk about gluttony. At the heart of the Hebrew word for glutton is excess. It means excessive feasting and/or partying. Drinking may be part of that or may not. It's eating or partying often, for the pleasure of it. It's turning something good into something you live for. Gluttony can become an addiction and at times just as debilitating as other addictions. Two weeks ago, I quoted CS Lewis's book Screwtape Letters about being slothful. I'm going to quote it again because he has a whole chapter on gluttony. It's quite convicting. Screwtape, a senior demon in the devil's army, writes this about how to tempt men. He says, “males are best turned into gluttons with the help of their vanity. They… think themselves very knowing about food, …[like] having found the only restaurant in town where steaks are really ‘properly' cooked. What begins as vanity can then be gradually turned into habit. But, however you approach it, the [best] thing is to bring him into the state in which the denial of any one indulgence-it matters not which, champagne or tea… or cigarettes ‘puts him out,'” In modern terms, if he can't have his favorite BBQ or craft beer, he feels robbed. Screwtape continues that at that moment… “his chastity, justice, and obedience are all at your mercy. Mere excess in food is much less valuable than delicacy.” Maybe we should call that “sophisticated gluttony.” It's often our kind of gluttony. And what it does is it steals your heart away from God… and away from true pleasures which are found in him. At this point, let's now come back and let's talk through some of the root causes of these struggles and God's grace. For us in this room, I don't think that partying is what leads us down these paths. Although maybe for some. Rather, I think our struggle with alcohol and addiction including gluttony is most often caused by deeper struggles and heartaches, like depression or anxiety or grief. The reason we're tempted to turn to these things is because they numb the pain and heartache temporarily. They become an escape mechanism where we self-medicate to try and survive the sorrow that we carry. Instead of turning to Jesus, we turn to alcohol or drugs. That may be recreational drugs or abuse of prescription drugs. Before exploring those root causes, I do feel a need to comment on Proverbs 31:6 It says, “Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress;” Yes, it sanctions the use of alcohol to sooth physical and emotional pain, but only for extreme cases - someone dying and someone in “bitter” distress. But note also that it's monitored. Someone is giving the drink in a medicative sort of way. That verse is not saying that alcohol is the solution. When we self-medicate with alcohol and drugs, we are looking to those things as solutions, and we are not seeking to resolve the source of our anxiety or depression. In fact, when these things become an addiction, it often only exacerbates the heartache and pain we experience. It adds to our woe, our sorrow, our strife, and our complaining. Those are the exact words that Proverbs 23:29 uses to describe someone addicted to wine. ·      You may be here today struggling with an addiction. Maybe this is your first or second time here and the Lord brought you here for a reason. What I want you to know today is that God offers his grace and help. ·      Now, you may not struggle with alcohol or drugs (or excessive eating), but maybe today you are weighed down because of some traumatic event or pain in your life. What I want you to know today is that God offers his grace and help. Same grace, same help. ·      For many of you, perhaps at this moment in your life, you neither struggle with these addictions nor are you currently burdened with sorrow. What I want you to hold onto today is that God offers his grace and help when those times come. In other words, God offers his grace to help free us from addictions and on the long journey to recovery. And he offers his grace and help to keep us from alcohol and substance abuse. God's grace ministers in different ways depending on the burdens you bear. I have a dear friend who has been involved in Celebrate Recovery. It's a Christ-centered ministry for any kind of addiction. He shared with me about a friend he met at CR as it's sometimes known. His friend had been trapped by both alcoholism and a drug addiction. By God's grace this man has been on an amazing journey of healing. One of the things that they do at CR is drill deep into the causes so that they can apply the Gospel to the specific underlying struggles. They recognize that addiction is almost always a “fruit issue” and not a “root issue.” Fruit issues are more easily addressed once the root issues have been brought into the light… so that the Gospel of Grace may bring healing. When this man started pealing back the layers which caused his addictions, he first realized a deep self-hatred. He had been getting high and drunk to escape from himself. As he went deeper to the source of that self-hatred, he realized that his anger was also directed at his mother. You see, she had mistreated him when he was young. He found out that his mom's anger at him was because she had a miscarriage before this man was born. His mom had lost a baby girl and she had hoped that he would be a girl. Because of her own pain from the miscarriage and anger at him, she emotionally abandoned him. In this man's life, four things were instrumental in his recovery. ·      First, forgiving his mother for her anger toward and abandonment of him. His ability to forgive her came through the grace of God in Christ who had forgiven him. ·      Number 2 - knowing that even though his mom abandoned him, God will never abandon him. In Christ, God has secured his salvation for eternity. Even with setbacks, he knows he is secure in Christ forever… and he can persevere on the path of sanctification in him. ·      Third, he knows that he is loved by God because he has been redeemed by Christ. His self-hatred has been replaced by the love of God in Christ for him. ·      And fourth, a grace-oriented community of Christian brothers came alongside of him in his recovery journey. On that last point about the church, I want to add something. My friend told me about his own journey. He said that if it hadn't been for a family member and his pastor intervening, he would have died. But God used his family and his church family to minister God's grace to him. For both of these men, their journey to recovery has come through God's love and grace in Christ. The journey is often hard and rocky, but the transforming work of the Gospel brings healing and hope. Let me touch upon a couple of other causes of addictions and how God's grace intervenes. ·      Feelings of insecurity or inadequacy. We all want to be able to fit in and have friends. We sometimes think we need to act in a certain way to be accepted. We may be afraid of how we'll be treated, or we may have fears because of past relationships. Those struggles can turn someone to alcohol to either change the way he or she acts or as a coping mechanism. The truth is, if you are believer in Christ, your identity is in him. And that is a blessed reality now. You are secure in him, and you can hold on to him through all your feelings of inadequacy and failure. And those feelings can be transformed to surety and confidence in Christ. ·      Another common root cause is anxiety. Pressures at work, or in your family, or conflict with others or a move or a health condition… or a combination of those can stir up deep levels of anxiety in your heart. The problem is, when you self-medicate with alcohol or drugs, those initial feelings of relief are often followed by more intense anxiety. In fact, anxiety can accelerate an addiction because the lows get lower and you have to drink more and longer to sustain those fleeting feelings of false peace. Friends, true peace and stability and freedom from worry comes through a growing foundation of knowing the promises of God and his Gospel. ·      And the last one I want to mention: depression. Depression is a difficult one because there are so many factors that lead to depression. It may be hereditary. It may be because of grief or one of the other factors I already mentioned. It may be loneliness or caused by a difficult life situation. It may be seasonal or postpartum. Similar to anxiety, drinking or drug abuse may give you relief from the sadness, but it is only a fleeting relief. It's a false relief. True joy and hope is found in Christ. To be sure, there are some helpful treatments available for depression. But the path to recovery needs to begin with God and the amazing hope that we have in Christ. As Psalm 18 says, “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.” In closing, I know that often times addictions are stigmatized in the church. And I know that often times we feel shame for our current and past struggles in this area. But I also know that we have a Savior who knows our weakness. He is a friend and redeemer of sinners. Every single one of us needs him. We need the hope and joy and forgiveness that God the Father offers us in his Son through the grace and reconciliation of the cross. If one of these things is your struggle, please reach out to me or one of our elders. We will not be surprised nor make you feel ashamed, but we will come alongside you… both to pray for you and to help you on the journey to be restored and healed. Pray

Buying drugs online is "nearly as convenient as using one's phone to order a pizza or call an Uber," a report by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser found. Sadly, an increasing number of grieving parents are painfully discovering the truth behind this statement.Chris Didier's 17-year-old son Zach was an Eagle Scout, talented soccer player, and straight-A student who decided to buy what he thought was a Percocet via Snapchat. Unfortunately, that pill was a deadly dose of fentanyl. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, Didier shares his son's tragic journey, reflects on what he wishes he had known, and shares invaluable advice for other parents.Zach's mom has also joined host Angela Kennecke on Grieving Out Loud. You can listen to that episode here.Learn more about the Emily's Hope Substance Use Prevention Curriculum here.Support the showFor more episodes and to read Angela's blog, just go to our website, Emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage! Podcast producers: Casey Wonnenberg & Anna Fey

In the company of Josh, we venture beneath the surface, immersing ourselves in the chilling realities of drug experimentation, particularly with Percocet and Fentanyl. Through his firsthand testimony, we are starkly reminded of the ominous abysses that addiction can lead us into, highlighting the desperate need for thorough drug education. Yet, amid the heart-wrenching tales of struggle, a glimmer of optimism emerges—the profound strength found in community. Together, we're a united front, standing side by side in the battle against addiction.Thank you, The Blue Plaid Society for sponsoring this episode. To learn more: https://blueplaid.org/Connect with Jen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ineedbluepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/needbluepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1q8SfA_hEXRJ4EaizlW8QWebsite: https://ineedblue.net/The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Char Good.https://chargood.com/home Support the show

Join us in this compelling video where Jennifer Skinner, a former U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, shares her remarkable story of resilience and growth. Born and raised in the rural outskirts of Charlotte, North Carolina, Jennifer's early life was filled with adventurous activities like doom buggy riding and cow tipping, typical of a Southern upbringing. This video delves deep into her transformation from a spirited tomboy to a dedicated Marine, facing and overcoming numerous challenges.Discover Jennifer's journey through the Marines, starting from her decision to enlist, inspired by her brother, a figure of admiration and a Marine himself. Witness her evolution as she navigates through the rigors of military life, including the intense discipline and physical demands of boot camp. Jennifer's story is not just about her transition into a disciplined Marine but also about her exceptional achievements in marksmanship and the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), where she earned a black belt and became a double expert in rifle and pistol.This video is not only about triumphs but also addresses the serious issues faced by many in the military. Jennifer opens up about her struggle with substance abuse following a surgery, where she was prescribed a large quantity of Percocet. This personal account sheds light on the often-overlooked aspect of mental health in the armed forces. Furthermore, she touches upon the heart-wrenching experience of losing a close friend to suicide, a poignant reminder of the mental health challenges that service members can encounter.Post-military, Jennifer Skinner is a beacon of hope and support for fellow veterans. She is actively involved in bridging the gap between different generations of veterans, creating a community that fosters understanding and inclusivity. Her story is one of transformation, resilience, and dedication, both during and after her service in the Marine Corps.Please tune in to this inspiring video to witness the journey of a former Marine sergeant who turned her challenges into opportunities, becoming a leader in the veteran community. Jennifer Skinner's story is a powerful testament to the strength and resilience of those who serve and an inspiration to us all.Remember to like, share, and subscribe to Urban Valor for more inspiring stories and insights into the lives of those who have served in the military. Your support helps us bring more such stories to light.#military #veteran #urbanvalor #veterans #combatveterans #marines

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Finding Hope and HealingLong before the pandemic, in the mid to late 2010s, there was a significant issue with the overprescription of painkillers by medical professionals. Nationwide, doctors were criminally charged for prescribing dangerous amounts of opioids like OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet, and Dilaudid. The actions of a few doctors had significant implications, contributing to the opioid crisis and impacting many lives in Tucson, Arizona, and beyond. And, for Kelsey, it destroyed her life. Kelsey is a Tucson native whose life took a dramatic turn due to her opioid addiction. Kelsey openly shares her struggles, from the traumatic experiences with her abusive father to her battle with drug dependency that started with prescribed painkillers. Her journey into addiction led her away from her family and into a life of isolation and legal troubles.But her story doesn't end there. In this Christmas episode, Kelsey talks about the peace and joy she found in her newfound faith in Christ and how Gospel Rescue Mission's approach to recovery helped her overcome her addictions.Support the show If you would like to support our ministry or you know someone who needs help in the Tucson area, please visit us online at GRMTucson.com

Episodes will include conversations with people from all walks-of-life who share how their struggles and disruptive moments (both big and small) become pivot points in their lives. While each person's journey will be unique, the one common thread is that their triumphs will inspire you to seek your own CATALYST EFFECT. Let's do this!   On July 3rd, 2020, Bradi Nathan got the call no parent ever wants to receive: her son, Jack, had passed away at the age of nineteen. The prior evening, Jack had been at a friend's birthday party and swallowed, what he thought, was a Percocet. The pill was laced with Fentanyl.   One Party One Night One Pill One Millisecond Decision   Jack never woke up.   Bradi Nathan took over her son's brand, Happy Jack, with the intention of continuing to raise awareness about mental health. She decided to carry on what Jack had started in order to pay tribute to his memory and complete his objective!   This is Happy Jack Mom's motivational story.    Let's meet Bradi Nathan.

This episode we start with giving out a prestigious award: The Spin The Block Award. Nelly & Ashanti recently rekindled their relationship and now are expecting a baby. Has there ever been a better spin the block? Being that they are both 40 plus, they are going to be old at high school graduation. Would you consider having kids over 40. (No offense to anyone who has) We got a glimpse of the new GTA and it's look amazing. So amazing the people of Florida said they want some checks for likeness. Kodak. Black was arrested for cocaine possession. He told the police it was Percocet, but they tested it and found out it was coke. A few hours after the story broke, he posted bond. Praying for Kodak to get right before it gets worse. A Florida man has been arrested for quitting his job. Sounds crazy? He worked for the correctional facility and quit in the middle of transporting prisoners! And more!

Fresh off the plane from Los Angeles, the crew gives a recap of the LA live show where they continue their uninterrupted streak of destroying people's relationships. Mal asks a burning question about poly relationships and pregnancy kinks, which (somehow) leads to a debate about the most common professions for ex hoes. Jeezy's album rollout interview with Nia Long gets brought up, and Mal & Rory call Jeezy out for obvious pandering. Megan Thee Stallion also released her new song “Cobra”, which discusses the topic of depression and self-harm, leading the crew to rehash their experiences of dating depressed people. Plus Nicki Minaj reveals her previous Percocet addiction, Mal addresses Need To Know's response, + more! Follow The Team:Rory - https://www.instagram.com/thisisrory/Mal - https://www.instagram.com/mal_bytheway/Eddin - https://www.instagram.com/thankyoueddin/Julian - https://www.instagram.com/julian__nicholas/Demaris - https://www.instagram.com/demarisagiscombe/Merch: https://newrorynmal.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newrorynmal YouTube Subscribe: https://rb.gy/hk7up

Christina Wonderly shares her painful story about her son, Payton, who died from accidentally ingesting Fentanyl back on July 16, 2022 after receiving one Percocet pill from his best friend. Christina explains some of the signs that she missed, that Payton was displaying prior to the accident, that may have alerted Christina to something not being right in Payton's life. Christina also talks about how she became involved with JAVA and how they have helped Christina as she continues to work towards healing. Christina believes by educating people to the dangers of Fentanyl and how important it is to fight for our young people, Christina will be able to save people by doing so.  

One of the longest labor crises in Hollywood's history has finally come to an end. A billion dollar agreement was made between the studios and the SAG-AFTRA union. This includes compensation for streaming programs and some clear guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence. SAG-AFTRA, the union representing 160,000 actors, reached this tentative deal for a new contract with entertainment companies, clearing the way for the $134 billion American movie and television business to swing back into motion. And yes, honey, the champagne has already started flowing. Nicki Minaj talks opioid and plastic surgery addiction Nicki Minaj is on the cover of Vogue magazine, and she's giving fans a peek into her private life as she spoke out about addiction and plastic surgery for her cover story. The "Super Bass" maker, who, by the way, has turned 40, recalls being prescribed Percocet for menstrual cramps years ago. She said she continued to take them after the pain subsided. Nobody told her that it was a narcotic and that it would be addictive. She said, luckily, she was able to ground herself, but once an addict, always an addict. She said she was addicted to plastic surgery too, but has since gotten rid of the big breasts and butt. And she looks great. Hey, ain't nothing like the real thing. By the way, that was a song for those of you who may not remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last 15 minutes of this installment had me levitating like a Shaolin Monk on a Percocet. Hope the Black Sabbath wasn't too heavy and I hope somebody cried listening to Fred Again. I felt the power with this one for some reason. Felt like the force was with me. Had the volume so high that my left ear is numb as I'm typing this. Tremendous feeling. Nothing that an ice coffee and a menthol cigarette can't remedy. Fantastic. I spent the entirety of the weekend sleeping through fantastic football games. Whatever baby I'm old as dirt. Thank y'all for being here for real, til next time.. Your favorite internet disc jockey outttttYour Host with the Most,Sam Witwickypan

Whitney talks with Brady Nathan, a mother who shares the story of her late son Jack. Jack started the Happy Jack World Project to help other kids struggling with mental health issues before his untimely death due to a fentanyl-laced Percocet. Brady discusses the importance of listening to children when they express unhappiness, even if their lives seem perfect from an outside perspective. She also emphasizes the need for parents to allow their children to lead their own lives, rather than imposing their own expectations. Brady continues to run the Happy Jack World Project, which has donated over $100,000 to various foundations, and advocates for greater awareness of the dangers of fentanyl and recreational drug use. This week's sponsors are: Hello Fresh — use code 50home to save 50% and get free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, we delve into the poignant story behind "Song for Charlie." Ed and Mary Ternan deeply value the song, but its origin is rooted in profound loss. Their son Charlie, believing he was purchasing Percocet on Snapchat, was tragically misled and consumed a counterfeit pill laced with deadly fentanyl.Listen as Ed recounts the events surrounding Charlie's untimely passing, his fervent message to others, and how his non-profit, Song for Charlie, is working diligently with social media platforms to try to curtail the online distribution of deadly pills.To further understand the efforts to address substance use disorder and its effects, please learn more about Emily's Hope and our innovative K-5 Substance Use Prevention Curriculum.Support the showFor more episodes and to read Angela's blog, just go to our website, Emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage! Podcast producers: Casey Wonnenberg & Anna Fey

Episode 23 of The Rutledges. Kristi takes 2 Percocet and Gabe probably should have. Grunge stories, Cat sex, and other pain killer fueled issues of the day

The reason The Hopeaholics Podcast Exist with The Persian Medium | The Hopeaholics PodcastJoin us on the Hopeaholics Podcast for an extraordinary episode featuring the incredible Dr. Fia Johansson, also known as the Persian Medium and the Subconscious Mind Surgeon. Dr. Fia is not your typical medium; she's a renowned celebrity medium, film producer, master entrepreneur coach, and captivating keynote speaker. Her remarkable work has garnered attention from prestigious sources like Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and major networks like Fox, CBS, NBC, and ABC.But this episode carries a profound significance beyond Dr. Fia's impressive achievements. Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the tragic passing of Justin, our beloved son-in-law. Justin fell victim to the devastating fentanyl crisis when he was unknowingly poisoned by a laced Percocet pill. His memory, along with countless others lost to this crisis, is the driving force behind the Hopeaholics Podcast.In this eye-opening episode, we delve deep into the life and work of Dr. Fia Johansson, exploring her journey to becoming a household name and the impact she's had on those around her. Together, we remember Justin and all the lives impacted by this senseless crisis. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insight into the world of the Persian Medium and Subconscious Mind Surgeon on the Hopeaholics Podcast. Justin, you are forever in our hearts and our motivation. Thank you for being a part of this critical mission.Follow us on all our social media platforms down belowINSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY%3DSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4diCrlmIyqrkE2e22mFgU1?si=2df7f5920f944098FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thehopeaholicspodcast/TREATMENT : https://www.hopebythesea.com

Since Sienna Vaughn died in February after taking a fake Percocet she got from a friend, her family has been outspoken about her story in hopes of educating others about fentanyl and its disguises. Her parents tell anyone who will listen: Sienna died from a mistake that shouldn't have been fatal, and it could happen to your kids, too. This special audio report is part of "Deadly Fake," a Dallas Morning News project examining the effects of fentanyl in North Texas. Christopher Wynn, features editor at The News, introduces the project and writer Claire Ballor discusses the story of the Vaughn family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems this country has become numb to the Opioid Crisis. We can not bury our heads, mandate it away, or think it only happens to bad people. Hopefully, it won't take a personal tragedy in someone's life to understand that this crosses all demographics. We have had Hamilton on before to discuss his alcohol use disorder, but today he will tell us how a back surgery led him to a long relationship with opioids. Let's stop stigmatizing this crisis and come together for solutions as this affects everyone.Hamilton Baiden is Youturn Health's CEO. Prior to joining Youturn Health, Hamilton was Executive Vice President of Sales at Avella Specialty Pharmacy where he oversaw the growth of the business from a small regional pharmacy to the largest independent specialty pharmacy in the nation. His knowledge and understanding of the pharmacy industry were developed throughout his professional career, working in various roles for prominent pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, including MedImmune, Serono, Daiichi, and Sanofi. A graduate of The Citadel in Charleston, SC, with strong ties to his community, Hamilton served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for a nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare, Altered Tails, and currently serves on the National Board of the American Liver Foundation Southwest Division. Hamilton is also in recovery and committed to helping others.

The three of us have our own adventures to talk about today! (**)Lara is taking Percocet for dental pain relief.Gate Agents Unite!!Sorry if our macabre humor about bereavement at work was too much!Missing Katie's grandmother, our guest from episode 21.Thank you to our airline for being so generous during bereavement!Listener letter! Thanks Gee!Airline jargon explained!ZED =Zonal Employee Discount flying on other carriers at an employee discount As a gate agent,  Monique sends APIS documents to other countries not to be confused with AFIS Automated Fingerprint Information System (See, I watch NCIS)Jumpseating StaffTraveler to the rescue!Deadhead

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Max Hall is a former quarterback for Brigham Young University and played in the National Football League for the Arizona Cardinals and in the Canadian Football League for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Over the course of his football career, Max sustained multiple concussions as well as other injuries that led to an opioid addiction. Today he is the varsity offensive coordinator at American Leadership Academy High School in Queen Creek, Arizona, and co-owner of Victory Recovery, an addiction recovery program. Highlights 2:15 Max Hall played as a quarterback at BYU. Later he played professionally for the Arizona Cardinals. 6:20 Max felt his faith was strong and his testimony grew at BYU. But he began to be consumed by his identity as a football player. He began to lose focus on his callings as a husband, father, and in the Church. Football became his focus and his identity. In his first few games, he was knocked out twice with concussions. A few games later he dislocated his shoulder. Dislocating his shoulder changed him. He felt that his NFL career was over, and consequently that he was losing his identity. At the same time, he was given a 30-day supply of percocet to manage the pain of the shoulder injury. The Percocet made him feel better. He took the 30-day supply in three days. The drug hooked him, and he became physically addicted. 9:30 Max started losing focus on everything other than the drugs. The drugs became more important than recovery and than being a good father. 10:15 Max had previously tried Percocet in high school. He gave in to peer pressure and tried some with friends. It was an amazing feeling. In high school, he didn't get addicted to it. He'd try it on weekends for fun. After his shoulder injury, when he finished his 30-day supply in three days, he called up his high school friend, who supplied him with oxycontin. 12:00 The following year, Max played again. But he dislocated his shoulder again. His addiction continued to grow. He turned to other drugs - heroin, cocaine, meth. Over the next five years, Max did have times of sobriety. He failed an NFL drug test, and a doctor put him on suboxone. Max started coaching at BYU, and it started out well. But come spring, he started using again. He played for two years in the CFL, where he didn't use hard drugs. When he came back to Arizona, he had a bad relapse. He was arrested for possessing cocaine. When it hit the press, he considered suicide. His mom called him, he entered rehab, and he started on his path to sobriety. 17:45 Addiction is hell. It takes your soul. It makes you a different person. He was a manipulator, a liar, and a cheater. He would do anything he had to do to keep his addiction going. It takes the soul of the addict and breaks the hearts of those around them. In rehab, he was wondering how he could ever fix everything that was wrong. He's been fortunate to have a strong support system. 18:40 Max does EDD's (every day drills) to keep himself right. He gets up with the alarm, goes to the gym, does meditation, and reads a book to set himself up for the day. He's been doing it for over 8 years. Without a program and discipline, it won't work. A lot of recovery is the things you do on a daily basis to make yourself a better person. 20:30 During his addiction, Max could not look up. He had lost his connection with the Spirit and with Christ. It got to the point where he was mad at God - "Why did this happen to me?" It took a lot of searching and prayer and relying on the Savior to regain that connection. Without Christ, Max wouldn't be where he is at. 22:00 Max considers getting arrested to be a blessing. His secret was out. He wanted to die. He wanted to disappear. But he had to make a decision to own it and to fight. Max's wife told him that if he was willing to fight, she would fight alongside him. 23:00 Max's wife learned of his addiction about a year into it. He lied about being sober and he convinced her to keep it...

Max Hall is a former quarterback for Brigham Young University and later played in the National Football League for the Arizona Cardinals and in the Canadian Football League for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Over the course of his football career, Max sustained multiple concussions as well as other injuries that led to an opioid addiction. Today he is the varsity offensive coordinator at American Leadership Academy High School in Queen Creek, Arizona, and co-owner of Victory Recovery, an addiction recovery program. Highlights 2:15 Max Hall played as a quarterback at BYU. Later he played professionally for the Arizona Cardinals. 6:20 Max felt his faith was strong and his testimony grew at BYU. But he began to be consumed by his identity as a football player. He began to lose focus on his callings as a husband, father, and in the Church. Football became his focus and his identity. In his first few games, he was knocked out twice with concussions. A few games later he dislocated his shoulder. Dislocating his shoulder changed him. He felt that his NFL career was over, and consequently that he was losing his identity. At the same time, he was given a 30-day supply of percocet to manage the pain of the shoulder injury. The Percocet made him feel better. He took the 30-day supply in three days. The drug hooked him, and he became physically addicted. 9:30 Max started losing focus on everything other than the drugs. The drugs became more important than recovery and than being a good father. 10:15 Max had previously tried Percocet in high school. He gave in to peer pressure and tried some with friends. It was an amazing feeling. In high school, he didn't get addicted to it. He'd try it on weekends for fun. After his shoulder injury, when he finished his 30-day supply in three days, he called up his high school friend, who supplied him with oxycontin. 12:00 The following year, Max played again. But he dislocated his shoulder again. His addiction continued to grow. He turned to other drugs - heroin, cocaine, meth. Over the next five years, Max did have times of sobriety. He failed an NFL drug test, and a doctor put him on suboxone. Max started coaching at BYU, and it started out well. But come spring, he started using again. He played for two years in the CFL, where he didn't use hard drugs. When he came back to Arizona, he had a bad relapse. He was arrested for possessing cocaine. When it hit the press, he considered suicide. His mom called him, he entered rehab, and he started on his path to sobriety. 17:45 Addiction is hell. It takes your soul. It makes you a different person. He was a manipulator, a liar, and a cheater. He would do anything he had to do to keep his addiction going. It takes the soul of the addict and breaks the hearts of those around them. In rehab, he was wondering how he could ever fix everything that was wrong. He's been fortunate to have a strong support system. 18:40 Max does EDD's (every day drills) to keep himself right. He gets up with the alarm, goes to the gym, does meditation, and reads a book to set himself up for the day. He's been doing it for over 8 years. Without a program and discipline, it won't work. A lot of recovery is the things you do on a daily basis to make yourself a better person. 20:30 During his addiction, Max could not look up. He had lost his connection with the Spirit and with Christ. It got to the point where he was mad at God - "Why did this happen to me?" It took a lot of searching and prayer and relying on the Savior to regain that connection. Without Christ, Max wouldn't be where he is at. 22:00 Max considers getting arrested to be a blessing. His secret was out. He wanted to die. He wanted to disappear. But he had to make a decision to own it and to fight. Max's wife told him that if he was willing to fight, she would fight alongside him. 23:00 Max's wife learned of his addiction about a year into it. He lied about being sober and he convinced her to k...

This week on Dopey! In our 420th episode we are joined by a mysterious old friend of the show. She takes us down a crazy romp through her past dating cocaine dealers, drinking to near death and gobbling MDMA. Then she also shares how she found recovery and her life was totally transformed. Then we are joined by Upful Life Podcast host and creator B. Getz and hear his crazy fucked up weed smuggling bust story! PLUS emails and more on the brand new 420th episode of the old Dopey show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world's greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy!

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This week Bryan sits down with Kristen C. as she shares her story of addiction and her journey through recovery. Born and raised right on the border of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Kristen remembers having a typical upbringing. While most kids viewed their parents' divorce as a difficult time, for Kristen it just meant extra freedom. In this freedom she began to experiment with alcohol and finding that she always seemed to push the limits far beyond what the other kids were doing.    Through a series of toxic and abusive relationships, Kristen discovered Percocet's or “Perc 30's”. Kristen struggled for years to keep it together until the walls started to close in. The pills introduced her to crack & heroin and a life that became completely unmanageable and dependent on getting high. Don't miss today's episode on Hell Has an Exit to find out how Kristen was finally able to get clean after multiple relapses, rehabs and through committing to a 12-step program and sponsorship. ❤‍

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