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- 62. Interview with Ben- Josh's SonYou do NOT want to miss this episode! Every parent who suffers from the disease of addiction has guilt and shame surrounding their kids, but what do kids think? We have the absolute HONOR of having Josh's oldest son, Ben, on today. The episode will start with Josh describing his parenting before his use started, while he was using (and the 2 years he was completely absent), and now in recovery. He'll walk us through all of the emotions and how he often felt that his boys were better off without him. We will then hear it from Ben's perspective and how he, now 16, sees addiction as well as his dad. What does their relationship look like today?! You will hear what worked, what didn't, and other advice that will give parents, loved ones, and kids hope!
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Ted Hartwell, Executive Director of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, returns to discuss more details surrounding, and about, gambling addiction. We will cover some risk factors that differ from substance use disorders, the progression of this disease, different treatments, as well as the often not discussed or heard about ramifications. Individuals who gamble, "we tend to impact 7-8 other people significantly" making this not a victimless disease. See below for several important resources for people, or loved ones, who suffer from gambling addiction.
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
https://beta.gamblersinrecovery.com/
https://recoveryroadonline.com/For questions, comments, episode recommendations or requests or to learn more, email us at: [email protected]
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Instagram: Addiction2RecoveryPodcast1 hr 6 min - 60. Addiction and TraumaTom Gonzalez, an expert in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), joins us as we discuss trauma and the relationship with addiction. Persons with the disease of addiction often find substance to be a way to cope with "the emotional pain from a trauma that was likely done to me." He discusses how the medical model of addiction misses a huge component that often led to the substance use disorder starting. Tom states, "addiction is really the result of broken relationships" which then alters our brain pathways, specifically those related to fight/flight responses. So how does one heal and overcome these traumas? For anyone struggling with their addiction and the 'why', you don't want to miss this. And if you are a loved one, or someone who is caring for someone who has an addiction, this topic and discussion may break down the barriers and lead to a better understanding.
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Instagram: Addiction2RecoveryPodcast1 hr 1 min - 58. Pastor John McKinzie- Hope Fellowship- Forgiveness, Love and Addiction
Pastor John McKinzie, the lead pastor for Hope Fellowship Church in Frisco/McKinney/Prosper, Texas (just outside of Dallas), joins us today to discuss forgiveness, love and addiction. This man single-handedly helped Josh in his recovery journey and continues to inspire so many with grace and acceptance and love, often leading with, "I'm sorry that you experience that." In terms of addiction, he states it is, "something that has grabbed our life in such a way that on our own we can't get out." We highly recommend visiting Hope Fellowship's website at: www.hopefellowship.net If you are in the Dallas area, tonight (2/29/24), they are hosting a Fentanyl Awareness night at 6pm at the Frisco East campus.
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Officially the only behavioral addiction, gambling is far more common than what is seen and known. We are joined today by Ted Hartwell, the Executive Director of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling. On this episode, Ted will share his personal story with gambling addiction and, throughout, highlight the risk factors for gambling addiction. We will also emphasize the parallels with substance use disorders and how they often co-occur.
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Pastor Rich Scherber, the 'God-father' of Mn Adult and Teen Challenge, returns for Part 2! We left off last week with Pastor Rich and his family just returning from South Africa where they had served for 5 years and fully planned on returning, but it seems that God had other plans! A quick meeting at a church, an offer that everyone would and should refuse, and nothing but rejection later, and the first residential Mn Teen Challenge site opened! Pastor Rich essentially walked into a mess, but what a message he not only preached but also lived! For anyone who has heard of MN Adult and Teen Challenge, or thinks they know what it is and who they are, you have no clue! Hearing this story from the director himself will change everything! Also, please say a few extra prayers for a close friend of the Teen Challenge family.
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Pastor Rich Scherber grew up in MN and was, as he calls it, a 'troubled kid.' Getting straight Ds and Fs, he was fonder of parties and drugs until one day, in his early 20s, he went to a favorite place to sell and party and was met by Christians who just wanted to love him. There was just something about that day that changed him forever! After burning his supply and killing his plants, he began his journey of ministry and missionary work. Pastor Rich, accompanied by his wife and 2 young daughters, were called to minister in one of the most violent places in South Africa during the Apartheid and upon returning would be faced with another cross-roads decision that would lead to him start MN Adult and Teen Challenge. Part 1- From Drugs to Ministry
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What is AA and how did it come to be such a universally accepted practice in finding recovery? Started in 1935 by a salesman/stockbroker and a doctor, AA (Alcoholics Anonymous- now broadly includes all substances and branches which we will discuss) can be found around the world with well over 2 million members who meet anonymously with one common goal, a desire to not have another drink/hit/bump/etc. In this episode, we will give you the history of AA, the basic tenants and ideas, and discuss how it has evolved over time (although not much). We will also note some of the 'critiques' and how the first 3 steps of the 12 steps can be more broadly applied. Celebrity highlight: Al Pacino.
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"There is no growth in the comfort zone and no comfort in the growth zone." We start this episode with Brian getting his "bad and good" news and then have the honor to hear how his recovery journey continues. From finding humility to listening to where he was called to be, Brian has not only 'survived' the disease of addiction, but he has thrived in his actualization of how his experiences are able to inform and make sustainable changes to impact and help so many others. He states, "it's about giving others time, talent and treasure" and "believing in ourselves and believing we have something to offer." Finally, "All the experiences, good, bad and indifferent, have allowed me to become who I am today." He now is the Executive Director of Lakes Area Restorative Justice Program, helping and supporting youth as what became his passion! www.larjp.org
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About Addiction2Recovery
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We will evaluate, discuss and educate on all types of addiction topics. However, we will highlight the nuanced differences between the medical field (Dr. Heather- Addiction Physician) and those…
with the disease of addiction (Josh- Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist). Episodes will not only bring you the specifics of addiction including the neurobiology of addiction and how that translates into the 'real world' but they will also bring you interviews from individuals in early or long-term recovery, therapists, family members, friends, clergy, treatment providers and so much more! We would love to hear from you, whether you have a question, suggestion, recommendation, request or even if you'd like to be a guest on the show!
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And stay tuned for our website, which will feature blog posts from your hosts, story updates from previous episodes, 'our favorite' things (resources to coping strategies to just fun things), and merchandise!
Email us at: [email protected]
And stay tuned for our website, which will feature blog posts from your hosts, story updates from previous episodes, 'our favorite' things (resources to coping strategies to just fun things), and merchandise!