Knockin‘ Doorz Down

Please join me Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast for an inspiring conversation with TJ Woodward and Dr. Rev. Temple Hayes.

TJ Woodward is a renowned inspirational speaker, accomplished facilitator, bestselling author, and revolutionary recovery expert who has helped countless people through his simple, yet powerful teachings and is the creator of The Conscious Recovery Method, which is a groundbreaking and effective approach to viewing and treating addiction.

Temple Hayes is a powerful, dynamic, and energetic presence—a successful author, life coach, motivational speaker, and practicing Shaman—an intentional spirit! For many years, people have asked her to share her views on how to go beyond seeing life to actually being life—being present, being intentional, being alive!

TJ, Temple, and I discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

What is Emergence? Dr. Temple shares 03:09

It's not simple, but it's easy 08:18

Who are you put here to be? 10:33

Why must one break the victim mentality? 15:04

How can you go beyond just being sober? 19:33

Why is it valuable to listen to those who have done what you aim to accomplish? 27:28

Why is it important to ditch the "I'm Broken" mentality? 32:04

Why does the "martyr complex" help no one? 41:58

This is Temple Hayes & TJ Woodward Knockin’ Doorz Down.

For more on Emergence 2024 https://consciousrecovery.com/emergence/

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Please join me Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast for an inspiring conversation with Steven Washington.

As a former professional dancer who performed on Broadway in Disney’s, The Lion King, Steven Washington's love of movement inspired him to become the highly acclaimed Qigong and Pilates teacher he is today. Steven lives a joyful life of recovery and is passionate about helping others as they navigate towards health and happiness. He offers Qigong, Pilates, dance, meditation, laughter, and more through, SWE Studio, a monthly membership on his website. Steven is the author of Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction.

Steven and I discuss the following and more.

3 Things Steven is Grateful for Today 01:50

Funny stories about our cats? 03:04

Recovery isn’t just about surviving it’s about thriving. 07:11

Breaking the cycle of generational addiction 12:48

With my book, I wanted to provide community 23:23

Has it always been easy to cry? 38:33

When did Steven write his book and how has his passion for movement brought purpose? 47:24

Steven answers Random questions and final thoughts 50:24

This is Steven Washington Knockin’ Doorz Down.

For more on Steven Washington: https://www.stevenwashingtonexperience.com/

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For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/

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At the forefront of creating change in the mental health field, Dr. Trina Clayuex CEO of Give An Hour joins me Jason LaChance, host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown podcast. I am a certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for this insightful conversation.

Dr. Clayeux holds a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and a Master of Public Administration, and she has received accolades for her forward-thinking approaches and leadership excellence. A passionate advocate for the

military and veteran communities, she draws on her personal experience as a military and veteran spouse to foster meaningful change.

Dr. Clayeux and I discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

3 Things Trina is Grateful for Today 01:50

Why is Dr. Triana passionate about mental health? 03:04

Why do we have to abandon ways that no longer serve us? 06:35

What is exploring different "modalities of life"? 09:45

Why is improving one's mental health not always linear? 17:56

How can we live an empowering "choose your own adventure" life? 33:52

What is the alarming ratio of mental health professionals to patients? 37:36

What is the Give An Hour nonprofit and what are their services? 46:50

Dr. Trina answers Random questions and final thoughts 50:24

This is Dr. Trian Clayeux Knockin’ Doorz Down.

For more on Dr. Trian Clayeux: https://giveanhour.org/

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For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/

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Celebrating 12 years of sobriety, Jo Weatherford, Addiction Expert, TEDx Speaker, and Mindset Coach returns to @KnockinDoorzDown. Join me Jason LaChance, host of the podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for this insightful conversation.

From Playboy to professor; Jo Weatherford was a drug-and alcohol-addicted model, partying with celebrities in Hollywood. After an arrest and failed suicide attempt, she knew it was time to get clean. Jo returned to school to get her master's degree in Human Development and spent the next 12 years teaching courses on addiction at the University of Nevada. Jo is a renowned TEDx speaker, addressing the root causes of addiction through non-traditional approaches to recovery.

Jo Weatherford and I discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

3 Things Jo is Grateful for Today 01:50

How can we improve our character defects 05:04

Are our emotions opportunities to do the work? 09:50

We don’t get a of opportunities for radical change 20:52

Fueling your life with positivity vs chaos 30:24

Why do unconscious stories drive so much of our lives 39:50

We should learn from our pain 48:36

What can we learn from seeking attention 54:00

Jo answers Random questions 1:05:50

This is Jo Weatherford Knockin’ Doorz Down.

For more on Jo Weatherford: www.instagram.com/jo.weatherford

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For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/

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Thanks for joining me, Jason LaChance, host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast for my conversation with ESPN Sports Broadcaster Pete Sousa.

Pete is an example that addiction doesn't define you. It may feel like an endless and unsalvageable struggle, but Pete Sousa has found a way through it.

He's found the good in the bad with a newfound perspective - much more grounded in appreciation and gratitude. Instead of a life ending prematurely with an abrupt period, Pete held onto hope.

He sought treatment and worked on his recovery in a 12-step-based program. Pete humbled himself after working for several NBA teams he began working at a fast food restaurant while in sober living, and he formulated his path to becoming a network broadcaster.

Pete and I discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

3 things Pete is grateful for? 1:50

What is Pete's family's lineage of addiction? 4:40

How did working a 12-step program humble Pete? 8:05

How can childhood learning disabilities and mental health challenges impact addiction? 15:53

Why does Pete reflect on early moments in recovery? 31:20

How did Pete working his recovery program prepare him to be an ESPN broadcaster? 40:18

Random Questions 56:32

Final thoughts 1:08:29

This is Pete Sousa Knockin’ Doorz Down.

For more on Pete Sousa: https://www.instagram.com/pete_sousa/

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For more information on Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down, the Carlos Vieira Foundation, the Race 2B Drug-Free, Race to End the Stigma, and Race For Autism programs visit: https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/

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Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown podcast certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Dino Miliotis.

Dino is a celebrated entrepreneur known for his innovative spirit and impactful message of hope. He gained prominence for creating Bug-Ban, an all-natural insect repelling bracelet he launched in Chicago in 1996. His entrepreneurial success has been featured on Oprah, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and People Magazine.

Miliotis's journey includes overcoming a more than 20-year battle with alcohol and substance use. He shares his story and the road to recovery in his memoir, “There Is No Box” advocating for recovery and supporting others facing similar challenges.

Currently, he serves as a spokesman for OpiAID, a data science company leveraging AI to tackle the opioid epidemic. Renowned for his advocacy and speaking engagements, Miliotis is considered one of the leading recovery speakers in America, embodying his mantra of changing the world one person at a time.

Dino and I discuss the following and more

3 things Dino is grateful for? 1:07

How did Bug Ban lead to Dino's addiction? 2:20

What was Dino's moment of surrender? 6:28

What was Dino's experience with medication-assisted treatment? 13:55

Why do we embrace sober experience early in recovery? 24:13

What is OpiAID and how is it revolutionizing recovery? 40:00

Random Questions 47:10

Final thoughts 53:10

This is Dino Miliotis Knockin’ Doorz Down.

For more on Dino Miliotis https://bookdinonow.com/

For more on OpiAID https://opiaid.ai/

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Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Duncan Bhaskaran Brown the author of ‘Real Men Quit’, the armchair macho guide to beating booze.

Duncan drank. Wine, cider, brandy, what have you got? After 20 years of wanton excess, he cleaned up his act and trained with the world’s most successful stop-smoking clinic, which wasn’t enough.

He studied at Cornell University, and the Chartered Management Institute, and has written several books, including ‘Real Men Quit’, He’s interviewed sober superstars and conducted research projects.

But that wasn't enough, Imagine if alcohol-free was the default, if sober was normal, and if alcohol stops destroying people. Maybe then Duncan would grab a mint tea and sci-fi novel and relax. Maybe.

Intro 00:00

02:20 3 things Duncan is grateful for

04:47 What did Duncan's Alcoholism look like?

07:55 Don't confuse seeking validation for success

12:12 What was Duncan's childhood like?

14:24 Don't compare your pain to others

23:11 When did Duncan decide life had to change

36:41 Do we have a big misconception about alcohol abuse?

42:09 Alcohol, nothing healthy about it

50:30 Is it harder for men to admit they have a drinking problem?

1:06:72 Random Questions

1:18:30 Duncan's Final Thoughts

This is Duncan Bhaskaran Brown Knockin’ Doorz Down.

For more on Duncan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberwarriorcoach/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbhaskaranbrown/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BhaskaranBrown

Website: https://www.bhaskaranbrown.com/

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Listener freebie: https://www.getover.uk

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Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Betsy Frost.

Betsy is the CEO of Hoplark, a non-alcoholic beverage brand brewing hop teas and waters like craft beer to make health-conscious people’s wellness journeys more flavorful and exciting. Hoplark provides a healthy alternative to alcohol for people following health regimens, Whole30, gluten-free, or vegan diets, and those wanting to reduce/avoid alcohol consumption. It has a wide consumer base that includes yoga practitioners, MMA fighters, athletes, and even whiskey/craft beer fanatics.

Besides her purpose-driven marketing career, Betsy currently co-leads a Women's Mentor Program for One Step Closer/JEDI network for women in the natural products industry and sits on the boards of the Minnesota Orchestra and the Minnesota Children's Theater.

Intro 00:00

02:20 3 things Betsy is grateful for

04:00 Connecting with Nature

07:15 Unexpected career path

17:50 Being conscious of positive opportunities that come our way

18:07 Find comfort and joy in the ambiguity

22:00 You're not obligated to be the same person you were yesterday

24:18 Mentor-mentee relationships are vital

35:40 There is strength in letting others in

41:20 What is Hoplark?

44:09 Random Questions

49:46 Betsy's Final Thoughts

This is CEO Betsy Frost Knockin’ Doorz Down.

For more on Hoeplark and Betsy Frost

https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-frost

https://hoplark.com/

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Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with the President and Addiction Recovery Program Director for Huntington Junior College Kris Bertelsen, Ph.D.

Kris is an award-winning economic educator, therapist, and advocate for survivors and addiction recovery. He is also the author of 'My First-Hand Encounters with Terror and The Search for Jacob Wetterling'.

A true crime account that rocked bucolic central Minnesota, Pain in Paynesville, walks readers through the author’s experiences in the 1980s as a serial predator stalked boys in his hometown, two abductions, and a murder that would remain unsolved for almost 30 years.

Kris and I discuss the following questions and more.

Intro 00:00

What has Kris learned about trauma and transformation while teaching in prisons? 05:00

Is there a point at which sobriety becomes a choice? 07:50

Why did Kris decide to write 'My First-Hand Encounters with Terror and The Search for Jacob Wetterling'? 12:00

How did child abductions in the 1980s change American culture? 25:00

How can we transcend self-sabotage? 42:00

This is Kris Bertelsen, Ph.D Knockin’ Doorz Down.

For more on Kris Bertelsen, the recovery counseling courses offered at Huntington JC, and his book:

https://www.kirkhousepublishers.com/krisbertelsen

https://hjc.edu/academics/degrees/substance-abuse-counseling-assistant/

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Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with renowned speaker, author, and Resilience expert Nina Sossamon-Pogue

Nina Sossamon-Pogue is an amazing woman, not just a sought-after speaker, two-time best-selling author, and podcast host—she's a beacon of resilience in the corporate world. With a background as a former member of the USA Gymnastics team and D1 athlete, Nina's journey from Emmy award-winning journalist to leadership team member of a successful tech startup has been nothing short of remarkable.

Nina's ability to take on tough challenges and adapt to life's unexpected twists makes her an invaluable resource for corporate leadership development. Her message is clear: resilience is not just a trait—it's a skill that can be cultivated and leveraged to drive organizational success.

Nina and I discuss the following and more.

Go be yourself, everyone else is already taken.

How did Nina's life play out like a country song?

What is 'THIS' framework and how can you use T.I.P.S?

What less drama? Don't give people things to talk about.

Why is being coachable a vital life skill?

This is Nina Sossamon-Pogue Knockin’ Doorz Down.

For more on Nina Nina Sossamon-Pogue

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasossamonpogue/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NinaTheAuthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_sp.eaks/

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