Podcast appearances and mentions of serenity house

YOU ARE WORTH IT - YOU CAN BEAT THISMy older brother, Mickey, will celebrate 22 years since his last drink on 1/1/2026. We both lived through his very bad days and now have the reward of his very good ones.That makes the great news I got the other day even more special.Jarrett Burton, a former intern and staff member on my show, has been clean and sober for years.  Now he pays it forward everyday through his work at Serenity House.We had lost touch and I had no idea how bad things had gotten for him before he made the choice to fight for his own life.His father has written an amazing book about his own deeply difficult upbringing and the blessings of his family. He celebrates his "new" relationship with his son and their very good days together.Hear Keith Burton and Jarrett here and be inspired.  It may help you too.SHOW NOTESThanks to our sponsor, ABT ELECTRONICS and so much more. Get $25 off your next purchase by using the promo code COCHRAN25 online or in personGet the book SHADOWS OF SOBRIETY here.If you need help with addiction or love someone who does...explore, ask anything, donate, and contact here at serenityhouse.comKeep checking in at cochranshow.com for podcasts, live show information, and something cool for you - coming soon

Christina Garafalo: The Empowerment of Rewording | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this raw and powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, we welcome Christina Garafalo to share her incredible journey from the depths of addiction to becoming a beacon of hope and advocacy. Christina's story is one of resilience, transformation, and empowerment, and her candid recounting of her experiences will leave you inspired.Christina opens up about her early struggles with body image and self-esteem, which led to substance abuse at a young age. From battling addiction to meth, heroin, and other substances, to surviving homelessness, violence, and even sex trafficking, Christina's story sheds light on the harsh realities many face in addiction.Through moments of unimaginable pain—hospitalizations, near-death experiences, and countless relapses—Christina found the strength to reclaim her life. With the support of programs like Serenity House, therapy, and her unwavering faith, she underwent a profound spiritual awakening that set her on a path of healing.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

On today's show, we touch base on the unofficial results of the 2024 General Election. Also, we hear music from Barbara Padilla. Plus, Residents of Magdalene Serenity House work with Arkansas' poet laureate to create new work.

This week, on episode 164 of the Anybody Can Do This Show, Neighbor and Ralph are back after the greatest Polar Plunge in ACDT history. Join the boys as they recap their recording breaking year and the wildest tailgate to date. After an extended intro, the boys are joined by Jillian Giles, the founder of Pearl's Serenity House. Jillian Giles founded Pearl's Serenity House, McKeesport's first women-only, long-term housing facility, to support survivors of domestic violence, drug abuse, and homelessness beyond the 30 days offered at most shelters. She describes her start, what separates Pearl's from other similar set-ups. Remember to fill out a questionnaire on Instagram or send a Counter Punch to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theacdtshow@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you want to be featured on next week's episode. Funniest entry wins a tee shirt every week!

Christy had a chance to sit down with Lisa and Marsha, both residents of Magdalene Serenity House, and hear the transformational impact of MSH in their lives!

Abbey has a passion for working with the youth who live in the Big Country. Abbey has taken her experiences and channeled them in a positive way to help young people. I would encourage you to listen to this interview. I believe it can help individuals no matter where they may be in life.

Melissa Hinton started Loudon Serenity House after the death of her sister in 2019. In an effort to help those that are suffering from addiction, Melissa made sure that that Loudoun Serenity House followed the mission of providing supportive and affordable residential services to women and men striving for their best life, a sober life, free from dependency on alcohol, opioids, and other narcotics. Melissa and I discuss the need for follow-on care after treatment, and how facilities like this increase the likelihood of long-term sobriety. There is a lot of great information in this episode that will prove useful for those searching for recovery, or for those looking to help others. This episode is brought to you by FHE Health. Find out more at FHE Health website: loudonserenity.org e-mail: info@loudonserenity.org Phone: 571-207-9000 Also on Facebook and Instagram Music-John Williams and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The Planets III, Mercury, The Winged Messenger

Eric S (Episode 210) honored me by asking me to speak at his birthday, it was a noon meeting called The Lunch Bunch, a long standing meeting that houses a shit load of recovery, there are at least a half dozen approaching the 50 year mark - quite an intimidating bunch. At least three of the men were present when I walked into my first meeting, I remember those guys, they had an impact on my recovery, when they said that cute little "Keep Coming Back", they meant it, and more importantly, they modeled it, demonstrated it. That was 10 years ago this past March, and I felt their warmth, and their genuine admiration for what I shared - and they were happy that "I Kept Coming Back. Thank you for allowing me to participate in my recovery in this manner today, and Thank You Eric! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dan-reeves8/support

 Michael Naylor begins Act 2 by revealing his personal introduction to the Enneagram following what he describes as his “Oprah-worthy” divorce.Quoting from one of his teachers with his signature, self-effacing humor – “You're a fool and I'm a fool, so let's just relax” – he shares his path to men's work and busts the persistent myth that it's even possible to go it alone in one's healing journey.Michael's transparency and raw honesty are refreshing, and his stories are packed with rich, colorful, and accessible wisdom.Michael Naylor, M.Ed., CPCC, LADC, CCS, is an Authorized Riso-Hudson Enneagram Teacher and Faculty. He is the Director of The Maine Enneagram Center for Transformation and Well-Being located in South Portland, Maine. (enneagrammaine.com) He is an International Enneagram Association Professional Teacher and presents each year at the International Conference.  He does numerous workshops around the country: The Wisdom of the Enneagram, Relationships, The Three Instincts, Journey up the Levels of Health, The Enneagram and the Inner Critic.  He leads programs at addiction rehabs around the country for therapists and counselors on utilizing the Enneagram for enhanced recovery and relapse prevention.  You can read his articles at www.enneagrammaine.com.He is also a Certified Professional Co-Active coach and has a full-time Enneagram, Transformation, and Recovery coaching practice with individuals around the globe. Michael is a licensed Addiction Therapist and Certified Addiction Supervisor in Maine.  He views the Enneagram as the missing piece in Addiction Recovery and Relapse Prevention and has been involved in recovery for 39 years both as a counselor, therapist, and recovering man. He's facilitated Men's Spiritual Transformation groups at the HETI Institute for 8 years.  He has worked in the field of addictions the last 27 years as therapist, coach, and educator, most recently at Serenity House, a men's rehabilitation center, for 14 years. Michael lives with Donna, his beloved Type Two wife of 21 years, his spunky alive Type Nine daughter, Chloe, and his mysterious and off-the-grid Type Five son, Christian.Visit Michael on LinkedIn, Instagram,  Facebook and enneagrammaine.com

A quiet, shy and sensitive kid, Michael Naylor used sports to navigate the world of his younger days, finding his way via baseball to a full-ride scholarship at Oregon State University.  While competitive, Michael shares how being a “tenderhearted athlete” contributed to his team performance.He discusses how being the default “family psychologist” as a young kid got old quickly, and later, how the outside pressures of identifying as an athlete led to budding awareness and inner exploration.Michael walks us through his experience of releasing his baseball identity and crossing the wilderness of deep self-examination through reading, counselling, and a rich variety of inner work.Michael's commitment to learning and healing is inspiring – and that's all before he even touches on recovery…Michael Naylor, M.Ed., CPCC, LADC, CCS, is an Authorized Riso-Hudson Enneagram Teacher and Faculty. He is the Director of The Maine Enneagram Center for Transformation and Well-Being located in South Portland, Maine. (enneagrammaine.com) He is an International Enneagram Association Professional Teacher and presents each year at the International Conference.  He does numerous workshops around the country: The Wisdom of the Enneagram, Relationships, The Three Instincts, Journey up the Levels of Health, The Enneagram and the Inner Critic.  He leads programs at addiction rehabs around the country for therapists and counselors on utilizing the Enneagram for enhanced recovery and relapse prevention.  You can read his articles at www.enneagrammaine.com.He is also a Certified Professional Co-Active coach and has a full-time Enneagram, Transformation, and Recovery coaching practice with individuals around the globe. Michael is a licensed Addiction Therapist and Certified Addiction Supervisor in Maine.  He views the Enneagram as the missing piece in Addiction Recovery and Relapse Prevention and has been involved in recovery for 39 years both as a counselor, therapist, and recovering man. He's facilitated Men's Spiritual Transformation groups at the HETI Institute for 8 years.  He has worked in the field of addictions the last 27 years as therapist, coach, and educator, most recently at Serenity House, a men's rehabilitation center, for 14 years. Michael lives with his beloved Type Two wife of 21 years, Donna, his spunky alive Type Nine daughter, Chloe, and his mysterious and off-the-grid Type Five son, Christian.Visit Michael on LinkedIn, Instagram,  Facebook and enneagrammaine.com

Get In The Herd with Nathan Mitchell, Honesty Liller, and Special Guest Tara Moreno-Wallen. Tara Moreno-Wallen, M.A., ADS, is the Founder & Executive Director of The Serenity House of Flint and holds a master's degree in Composition and Rhetoric from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's in Telecommunications from Michigan State University. Moreno worked as a news reporter for four years before becoming the founder and executive director of Serenity House in 2015. Moreno's inspiration came from her own recovery journey. She trained in recovery coaching through Genesee Health Systems in 2016 and is a member of the Genesee County Prevention Coalition. She also sits on Genesee County's Family Against Narcotics advisory board. Other networks also include Faces & Voices for Recovery and Mobilize Recovery, national organizations geared at eradicating addiction stigma and unifying people in recovery. Moreno is also a certified Reiki master teacher, developer of Recovery Reiki, and is a certified Acudetox Specialist. Ms. Moreno is experienced in non-profit board development and recruitment, strategic planning, and budget crafting and implementation. Her role includes developing, leading on, and managing project strategies and work plans; managing and supervising staff and directing tasks on individual projects; providing strategic guidance of varying substance to staff on a wide variety of issues; directing stakeholder interactions, including facilitating meetings, calls, presentations, and conferences; contributing to the planning and new outreach development, including drafting proposals for potential clients. Moreno collaborates with individuals and/or organizations such as law enforcement, health care, and other community resources and systems in Genesee County and other regions in the state of Michigan to establish working relationships and systems of referral and engagement with recovery coaches and recovery support services. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of Straight Talk, host Mike Gimbel sits down with three members of Serenity House Detox in Houston to learn about the treatment center and its programs to help individuals detox from substances.   First, Mike talks with Justin Roshto, primary therapist, about the detox process, and therapeutic modalities used for clients.   Next, Maggie Howard, director of business development, joins Mike to outline how the BD team reaches out and finds those who are in need of service.   In the final segment, Sherri Blatt, office administrator and former Serenity House client tells her story of recovery, including how she began to work at the center.

Shawn Fisk is an addiction treatment counselor in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  His lived personal and professional experiences have led him to challenge cognitive discrepancies and chart a new path for his and his clients’ lives.    In this podcast, Shawn talks about: The privilege of working at Serenity House, an intensive, in-house men’s recovery home Giving the residents the opportunity to model and practice new skills to replace old behaviors His life as a competitive athlete and sports psychology coach Getting the opportunity to hit the reset button Taking Carl Young’s advice to find the courage to look at the dark things and find freedom Learning to value himself enough to take care of himself Applying SMART tools to behaviors like over-eating or spending Understanding labels Freedom from judgement His perspective on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Helping people see their value Finding a new hobby every year

Melissa Hinton is the founder and Director of Loudoun Serenity House. A local non-profit with a mission to provide supportive and affordable residential services to women striving for their best life, a sober life, free from dependency on alcohol, opioids, and other narcotics. Melissa speaks from the heart having gone through rehab herself as a young women and has also tragically lost her sister to the disease.

We lost an amazing local treasure.  Don L. Higley, long-time Carpinteria resident, took his last breath and passed away peacefully at Serenity House on November 12 after suffering from a debilitating stroke two weeks earlier.  Don wrote a new poem daily.  Enjoy listening to some of them from an interview last summer that aired on The Young at Heart Radio Show.  

Serenity House of Flint, MI Founder and Director, Tara Moreno, talks about the many levels of addiction and how identifying childhood trauma is one of the first steps in healing and overcoming many addictions and afflictions. Kyyba: Health&Life is a Kyyba Intermedia video and audio series hosted by Kristen Wolosonowich and Lisa Metropoulos of Flint, MI. You can find out more at https://kyybahealthandlife.com/

In this episode of You and I 4 the Kenai, Aaron and Koebryn sit down with P.A. Dale, the Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Central Peninsula General Hospital, to discuss Serenity House and the multiple programs Serenity House offers.

In the episode, we sit down with Shari Conner to discuss Serenity House and Change 4 the Kenai. We also talk about substance misuse, community connection, the goals of Serenity House and Change 4 the Kenai, and how these goals are being met. Shari Conner is the project coordinator for Change 4 the Kenai. She also is the Serenity House intake coordinator. To learn more about Change 4 the Kenai, Serenity House, or other resources you can reach Shari by phone: 907 - 714 - 4521, by e-mail: sconner@cpgh.org , and you can find more information on the Change 4 the Kenai website at change4thekenai.org. Shari tells us in this episode how their original research displayed people of the Central Kenai Peninsula were not very connected to each other and their community. They also understood that substance abuse was impacting individuals, families, and the entire community; they set out to connect community and save lives -- their slogan today. Some of the ways they connect community consists of hosting town halls where community connection and healthy activities are facilitated and then capped with an educational piece; having community runs where the main idea is to stomp out the stigma of addiction; and having backpack giveaways so families can have what they need and be assured their community is behind them. These podcasts are created for Change 4 the Kenai, and Change 4 the Kenai would like to prevent substance misuse and connect community. Please listen to this episode to hear more about the work Change 4 the Kenai is doing.

Tara uses her energy to both build her nonprofit company and to heal her clients.

In the episode, we sit down with Shari Conner to discuss Serenity House and Change 4 the Kenai. We also discuss substance misuse, community connection, the goals of Serenity House and Change 4 the Kenai, and how these goals are being met. Shari Conner is the project coordinator for Change 4 the Kenai. She also is the Serenity House intake coordinator. To learn more about Change 4 the Kenai, Serenity House, or other resources you can reach her by phone at 907 - 714 - 4521 , by e-mail: sconner@cpgh.org , and you can find more information about Change 4 the Kenai on their website at change4thekenai.org. Shari tells us in this episode how their original research displayed people of the Central Kenai Peninsula were not very connected to each other and their community. They also understood that substance abuse was impacting individuals, families, and the entire community; they responded by setting out to connect community and save lives -- their slogan today. Some of the ways they connect community consists of hosting town halls where community connection and healthy activities are facilitated and then capped with an educational piece; having community runs where the main idea is to stomp out the stigma of addiction; and having backpack giveaways so families can have what they need and be assured their community is behind them. These podcasts are created for Change 4 the Kenai, and Change 4 the Kenai would like to prevent substance misuse and connect community. Please listen to this episode to hear more about the important work Change 4 the Kenai is doing.

Join Mike Boehler and Marie Lazzara as they expand their show to one hour. On this edition, they will interview The Rev. Larry Bullock, President of Roosevelt University Alumni Association and of the University's Northwest Suburban Alumni Chapter and Pastor of Living Faith Cathedral Worship Center Church in Hoffman Estates. They will also interview Lisa Snipes from Serenity House. Based in Addison, Serenity House is a nonprofit, community-based, comprehensive treatment facility offering services to adult men and women recovering from chemical dependence and substance abuse. For more information on Living Faith, visit www.livingfaithcwc.com For more information on Serenity House, visit www.serenityhouse.com For more information about our Radio Shows, visit www.linkedlocalnetwork.com.