Escaping Rock Bottom

In this episode of Escaping Rock Bottom, we sit down with the owner of Pinnacle Peak Recovery to talk about one of the largest fentanyl busts in history. It happened in one of the wealthiest zip codes: Scottsdale, Arizona. We talk about the impact this bust will have on saving lives. We also talk about harm reduction and safe injection sites. Some people push back against it saying it's dangerous. But, we talk about how harm reduction saves lives. 

In this episode of Escaping Rock Bottom we talk with Bryan from Calvary Healing Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Bryan is not only a recovering addict, but Bryan got sober at Calvary Healing Center and now he works there. He says the program saved his life, and now he's able to carry the message to others looking for a new life of sobriety. He also talks about the modalities they offer and what you should be looking for in a treatment center.

Tyler Tisdale is the owner & founder of Pinnacle Peak Recovery in Arizona. He knows what it's like to suffer trauma. He witnessed addiction in his own family. He swore he'd never get caught up in drugs. But, he eventually became everything he once despised. He stole from his friends to fuel his addiction. He stole cash. He ended up in former Sheriff Joe Arpaio's famed pink underwear at the 4th Avenue Jail in Phoenix. Now, with more than a decade sober, Tyler owns and operates Pinnacle Peak Recovery in Scottsdale. It's a premiere treatment center with an incredible staff to help addicts heal. 

Dylan is THE example that being sober is not only cool, but it's a life worth living. He was a fentanyl addict. Dope Sick. He was so desperate he stole from his daughters piggy bank just to get a fix. Now, Dylan is not only sober, but his life is incredible. His marriage is the strongest it's ever been. He gets to be the best dad for his daughter, and he's kicking ass at real estate in Arizona. Dylan heard my story on the radio (Holmberg's Morning Sickness) two years ago and says that was one of his "ah ha" moments. He's become my brother in recovery and I'm so grateful he's sober because this guy WILL save lives by simply living his life clean. 

We need to understand that abusing prescription pain pills is the reason why we have the heroin epidemic in this country. If you ask any heroin addict how did it all begin, they will almost certainly tell you it started with a prescription to pain pills, and when the pills were gone they sought out a cheaper drug: heroin. Sead is a former heroin addict who shares his story of recovery. Not only is he sober, but he's an executive at Cornerstone Healing Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. 

Matt Miller was a stellar athlete who played baseball. A hiking adventure turned into a life or death situation that changed Matt's life. He lost his fingers and toes. He thought he lost everything and had nothing to live for. His life spiraled into the dark world of meth addiction. Now, he's not only sober, but he's helping others find their purpose in life. It's a truly inspiring story. 

Adam Jablin is one of the best motivators in the recovery world. He's a certified recovery & life coach inspiring hundreds of thousands of people across the country. He's also the best-selling author of "Lotsaholic" where he shows you how overcome obstacles – no matter how large and to live a life rich in beauty, meaning, and purpose. 

Wes Geer, former guitarist for KORN & Hed PE, talks about living life sober. When he got clean, he wanted to find his purpose. He created Rock To Recovery where they use music to help people get sober. He also just started a new band, HU3M3N. It shows that you can still rock out while living a sober life.

Leah is the example to never give up on yourself no matter how many times you stumble. The reality is that most recovered addicts have relapsed. Many 12 step programs like to preach that "relapse doesn't have to be part of your story", but the reality is that it is most peoples' story. Why is there shame around relapse? Why do we "look down" on those who continue to relapse? Leah gives a powerful testimony for those who've been knocked down and are afraid to ask for help. 

Jeremy has a story like I've never heard before. He went to treatment at age 13. He didn't stay sober at that age, but the seed was planted early on, that there was a better way to live. He eventually got into hardcore drugs as a young adult. That led him to live on the streets. Now, Jeremy is sober and works in the treatment industry at Community Bridges in Phoenix, where he helps addicts get clean.