FIGHT LIKE DAVID

One of the most profound statements ever made to me about addiction, was made during this podcast. Angela said, "Addiction is a predator. Addiction attacks when we are alone, feel like crap and isolated." This needs to be foundational understanding. Addiction and recovery are in constant motion of one another. Recovery tale as much effort as addiction. It takes work and effort to heal.

Angela is a Master Coach, the Host of the Addiction Unlimited Podcast, and recovering alcoholic. Angela, "Changed her whole life when she got sober at 33 with nothing more than AA and a willingness to do whatever it takes to live sober and happy. She shares her advice to the newcomer and to the recovery expert. Angela carries around a "Recovery Toolkit" that helps everyone in recovery.

Check out her podcast at: "Addiction Unlimited."

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Had an amazing time hearing Jarrod share his journey from Addict to Peer Recovery Specialist. Jarrod is a Suicide Attempt Survivor. He was forced to make a U-Turn in life. He was on his way to death or prison. Jarrod focused on self-improvement during his recovery. He understood the importance of reading books that had purpose and could better his life. He learned about the law of attraction. Good in good out, bad in bad out! Jarrod made sure that his goals and motives were written down on a daily basis.

He is always focused on his recovery and figured out a way to go on the defensive. He has reversed engineered his recovery process. He has become intimately engaged with his recovery process. He believes too many addicts become comfortable with sobriety that they stop healing and growing. Jarrod said that being comfortable is the enemy of progression.

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Welcome to this week’s episode of Chase The Vase. Norman is a practicing pharmacist for approximately 8 years. As a young man, Norman struggled with substance use disorder with either alcohol, Adderall, or both. As a college student, he used Adderall and alcohol to assist him with the relentless grind of keeping up in pharmacy school.

Ultimately, Norman's addiction spiraled out of control and in July of 2019, he was arrested for diverting medication from the pharmacy where he was working. He was investigated by the DEA and formally charged. Norman re-focused his life and worked through the charges and has since returned to work. Get this, as a pharmacist! Yes, we do recover and can be trusted. Norman has been rigorously honest about his past and is striving to become a physician’s assistance. His goal is to become a PA in order to work directly with patients who struggle with addiction.

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How did a mother of 5 living in Utah end up with 8 years in Prison? From an outsider looking in, Portia had it all figured out. She was married to a wonderful man, she was a devote member of her local church community, was supportive of her 5 children all while running a successful photography business. As her photography business began to take off, she dipped her hands into the real-estate market. Her business exploded and she became lost in the adventure.

Portia was ultimately investigated by the FBI and remarkably sentenced to prison on Federal charges. The journey to prison was one to talk about, but her ability to overcome her addiction is even more remarkable. Portia had to detox on the prison floor. Once she got through it and identified her purpose, Portia changed the lives of the women she served with.

Portia's story is emotional and honest. She is strong and resilient. She overcame her demons and uses that motivation to share strength and hope with everyone she meets.

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In todays episode of the Chase The Vase Podcast, I am honored to share the microphone with legendary Arizona Sports Anchor Kevin McCabe. As a young child, I watched Kevin work Arizona sports. It was our hope that Kevin would show up to our school to highlight our teams accomplishments on the local sports wrap up. 

During this time, Kevin was in active addiction and struggling to keep his addiction private. He was friends with Charles Barkley and was a local in the Who's Who in Arizona. From an outsider looking in, it appeared as if Kevin was larger than life, but on the inside, he was hiding secrets that would soon be discovered. Ultimately, the affects of his addiction would cost him his career. 

Kevin was faced with a metaphorical 500 pound gorilla standing in his path. He had a decision to make, face it or run from it! Kevin attacked it head on and overcame the biggest fight of his life. He stands sober today and is a beacon of hope for those struggling with addiction. 

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Come check out episode #14 of the Chase The Vase Podcast. Today I am excited to speak with Jennifer Drake. Jennifer is a coach, a motivational speaker and trainer. She is also the Host of the "Falling in Love....With Yourself" Podcast. Jennifer is not an "addict" but is in love with one!

Jennifer has been dating an addict and has a ton of experience to share. She has been through the ups and downs of sobriety to relapse. She shares her personal journey dating someone addicted to drugs. In the beginning of the relationship, she was unaware of her partners addiction. For 18 months, he was able to manage and maintain the addiction. Once he realized his addiction was becoming unmanageable, he entered treatment. She provides tips on how to manage being in love with an addict. The journey is not easy. But Jennifer shares the importance of self-love, elf-awareness, self-compassion, self-forgiveness and self-acceptance.  

This story has been told by so many times before. We all know someone struggling with addiction. Jennifer shares her hope and strength with those listening. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a review if you found this helpful. 

This episode of Chase The Vase Podcast, sheds light on the power of making the next right decision. My guest, Pastor Ernie is a living testament that God has a plan for each one of us. He was brought up in "The Life" and walked, talked and experienced it. He knows what life is like inside and outside of the system. He was a major influencer in his neighborhood and was willing to die for the cause. 

But as life has it, he was standing smack dab in the middle of a crossroad. Stay in or get out? He was faced with the power of choice. He needed to make the ultimate decision and it wasn't going to be easy. Pastor Ernie changed his life in the most difficult circumstances. He went through an experience that led to his transformation and to the greatest gift life had to offer. 

Tune in, to hear more about Pastor Ernie's path to redemption and what happens when you have to give it all up to follow!

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On this Episode of Chasing The Vase, we dive into the struggle of being a single mom, raising children while struggling with addiction. After an incident at work, Gentry was forced to take a serious look into her drinking. She shares advice for those who have a loved one struggling with an addiction and how to talk about it. Looking back, Gentry wishes her friends and family would have taken a stance against her risky behaviors. As a mom of small children, her decisions were at times reckless and dangerous. She said, "at one point, her friends and family were basically watching her die!" She was out of control and needed help. Gentry was vacillating in and out of recovery from the age of 21 until she gained control of her addiction at 31.

She shares tips on how to address someone who is struggling with an addiction. She believes that it is important to understand how addiction works and that timing is everything. Gentry said, "you must come to recovery on your own, but others can help" speed up the process.

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Gentry can be found on all social media platforms at lifewithgentry.

Welcome to The Chase The Vase Podcast. My guest today is Arlina Allen. Arlina is a Life & Recovery Coach and the founder of Sober LifeSchool, and host of the award winning recovery podcast "The ODAAT Chat Podcast". 

During her active addiction, a seed was planted by a friend in form of an invitation to attend a meeting. That seed grew along with her disconnect and frustration. There came a point in her addiction that she was so "soul tired and soul sick!" She needed direction and help. She needed a glimpse of HOPE! She found that hope within the halls of AA. She recounts the story of attending her first AA meeting. She did not know that people like her attended. She had a preconceived thought of what "people in AA" looked like!

Arlina shares her experience of being lost and not knowing where to turn. She found direction, hope, spirituality, and sobriety through the 12 steps!

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What does it feel like to be one of the greatest jump rope artists in the world? Today on the Chase The Vase Podcast, you will meet this legend. Fausto trains with former Olympic wrestler Buddy Lee who is known as the fastest jump roper in the world. Fausto uses his story to teach us how hope and determination can change us. His struggle with addiction turned his life upside down. Shame, sadness, guilt, and anger fueled his life. Addiction caused him to lose everything. At one point, he was homeless trying to stay alive. It was at this point that Fausto found a jump rope in his gym bag and that rope ended up saving his life.

Today, Fausto is Sober! He is a Recovery Coach, motivational speaker and "jump rope king," Fausto is working on his first booked titled, "Suffer Joyfully." He is a YouTube and TikTok sensation. Check him out @soberfausto and at www.youtube.com/soberfausto/

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