Knockin‘ Doorz Down

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

Michelle was in active alcoholism and drug addiction for 2.5 decades. Around the age of 37, she overdosed on what she thought was heroin, but it was fentanyl and she flatlined.

Michelle had just sold the keys to her apartment to a drug dealer and before overdosing at her parent's house she was living on a trap house floor. She continued to relapse and was on death's doorstep due to health issues that were compounded by her addiction. With the help of the 12-step program and her higher power, she was able to get me sober and remain sober since August 8, 2019.

Michelle has devoted her life to being of service to the sobriety community by creating sobriety and spiritual awakening content on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

She teaches from the big book of alcoholics anonymous, the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, the Daily Reflections, As Bill Sees It, Blessed and Unstoppable, Buddhism, and more.

Michelle states that she has found that a large percentage of people in recovery are very spiritually gifted, but they don't know how to harness their power. She is here to teach them how to do so.

Michelle Curiel and I discuss the following and more.

Intro 0:00

How important is discernment in recovery? 3:23

Is it boundaries of accessibility? 16:00

You do have a say in how life goes 33:00

The muddy waters of communication 40:45

Why is self-reflection important? 49:00

This is Michelle Curiel Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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‼️ BONUS EPISODE ‼️

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

Craig returns to further discuss his challenges with OCD, but this time how it played an advantage in completing his book, a novella titled Fractured Realities.

Available here https://www.amazon.co.jp/Fractured-Realities-English-Craig-Stilley-ebook/dp/B0CVR2C4GN

Intro 0:00

How did Craig use his OCD to his advantage? 01:45

What was Craig's writing process? 08:28

Did Craig have to go to a dark place to write a psychological thriller? 16:20

What goals does Craig have for the book? 28:40

Fractured Realities Book Trailer 34:03

Enjoy Craig Stilley Knockin’ Doorz Down!

For more on Craig Stilley, contact him for speaking engagements and social media:

[email protected]

https://www.instagram.com/stilleycraig/

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The full episode with Craig

https://youtu.be/PHSJ894FWGE



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Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast and certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Addiction Expert, TEDx Speaker, and Mindset Coach Jo Weatherford.

In her 20s, 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 has been a professional motivational speaker for over a decade. She has been a keynote speaker at numerous Universities and High Schools around the United States. She has also led addiction-related training programs for Court Officials, Higher Education Professionals, County Offices, Fitness and Wellness CEOs, and Non-Profits.

Jo Weatherford and I discuss the following and more.

6 deep breaths will regulate the nervous system 4:00

I suck at self-regulating with my phone 12:30

Why do we use? 20:00

Jails, institutions, or death 36:00

The layers to self-forgiveness are complex 38:00

This is Jo Weatherford Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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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/

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

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Join me, Jason LaChance, host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Dr. Maiysha Clairborn of  @DrMaiysha 

Dr. Clairborne is an Integrative Physician, Thought Leader, and Master Trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnosis & Time Line Therapy®. Founder of the Mind Re-Mapping Co. she helps the people she trains create a massive impact in their lives and the lives of others by helping them move past their fear, limiting beliefs, and self-sabotaging behaviors using brain science so they can achieve

the results they desire and ones they couldn’t imagine.

Dr. Maiysha’s specialty is showing people the power of words, and how our unconscious thoughts and beliefs impact the reality we create. She teaches

her students that by mastering internal and external language, we can empower ourselves, and assist others in getting in the driver’s seat of their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and life. Dr. Clairborne is a graduate of Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine. She is a TEDX Speaker, the author of The Wellness Blueprint, and the host of The Black Mind Garden Podcast.

Dr. Clairborneand I discuss the following and more.

How can you navigate resistance? 04:06

How does listening impact interactions & relationships? 10:00

How can you find the root of self-doubt & Self-defeating actions? 16:30

How can you boost confidence & attract success? 29:27

How can you balance celebrating wins & staying focused? 45:30

This is Dr. Maiysha Clairborn. Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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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/

For more on Dr. Maiysha Clairborn:

Social Media Handles

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Podcast: www.TheBlackMindGarden.com

Website: www.mindremappingacademy.com

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Join me, Jason LaChance host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown  certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with Brian McAlister of  @MyMentalHealthInc 

Brian McAlister is a transformational figure who emerged from a 20-year battle with addiction and alcoholism, embarking on a remarkable journey of recovery and resilience. Initiated on August 2, 1990, his holistic approach to recovery extends beyond sobriety, encompassing career success, financial stability, healthy relationships, and spiritual growth. Brian's transformation from addict to corporate leader and entrepreneur led to the creation of the Amazon #1 Best Selling Book, "Full Recovery," and the establishment of the Full Recovery Wellness Center. Committed to revolutionizing mental health, he introduced innovative solutions such as Freedom 365 and My Mental Health Nonprofit to make treatment accessible to all. Brian's belief in the teachability of full recovery and his exploration of groundbreaking approaches to mental health continue to inspire and transform lives.

Brian and I discuss the following and more.

Intro 0:00

Why did Brian start a nonprofit helping others recover? 3:50

Be yourself, everyone else is taken. 15:00

I lost my nephew to a fentanyl overdose. 18:30

Check your motivation. 32:00

Addiction, it's a family disease. 37:00

This is Brian McAlister. Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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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/

For more on Brian McAlister.:

Book https://www.amazon.com/Full-Recovery-Recovering-Persons-Unleashing/dp/0982394829

Brian Social Media Connects

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-mcalister/

https://www.facebook.com/BrianMcAlisterAuthor/

https://www.instagram.com/brianmcalister_/

Websites of Company and Nonprofit

https://www.vrsfreedom365.com/

https://www.mymentalhealth.org/

My Mental Health Nonprofit

https://www.instagram.com/mymentalhealthinc/

https://www.facebook.com/mymentalhealthinc

https://www.tiktok.com/@mymentalhealthinc

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‼️ BONUS EPISODE ‼️

Join me, Jason LaChance host of the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with my brother in recovery, Josh Datant.

Josh and I discuss the following and more.

Intro 0:00

You relapsed, now what? 00:50

Why share your relapse on Knockin' Doorz Down? 8:00

Are Josh and his mom able to discuss addiction? 15:40

How imperative is 12-step recovery and the support of loved ones? 20:58

Why did Josh write a rock song called Knockin' Doorz Down? 27:00

Who co-wrote and produced the song with Josh? 32:30

Enjoy Josh Datant Knockin’ Doorz Down!

For more on Josh Datant

https://www.instagram.com/joshdatant/

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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  certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with a fellow brother in recovery, Garet Mclendon.

Garet’s struggles with addiction and trouble with the law almost seemed inevitable. Growing up in a broken home, in which his mother was an addict. Running with the wrong crowd was commonplace and this led to experimenting with different substances and eventually dropping out of School. He would become a full-blown meth and heroin addict. He was sometimes taking his young daughter with him to score or deal. After stints in jail, prison, and a couple of treatment facilities. Garet transformed his life and had a spiritual awakening that led him to long-term sobriety and a thriving member of society. Garet remains grounded in the AA program and explores what faith means to him. Now a single father who is present with all of his children he strives daily to be of service to others.

Garet and I discuss the following and more.

Intro 0:00

3 Things Garet Is Grateful For       2:10

What moment led to sobriety?       9:00

How did you stop making excuses for your actions?   16:48

How do you let go of the anger you had in addiction     36:19

The payoff is huge when you do the right thing 50:26

This is Garet Mclendon Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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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/

For more on Garet Mclendon: https://www.instagram.com/garetmclendon

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

This conversation was recorded around Christmas of 2022. It is by far the most personal and most difficult conversation I have ever had on the podcast. Recently celebrating 3 years of continual sobriety I finally felt in a place to be able to share this episode.

You will hear the various traumas that my father went through which include mental, emotional, and sexual abuse which led to my father living on his own at the age of 14. His mother and father both had various issues around codependency and sexual addiction and his mother struggled with medication. My dad lost his brother, my uncle, due to overmedicating and passing out, his lit cigarette caught his home on fire.

My dad and my mom married when he was only 17, and eventually, when his brain matured around 26, issues started to arise. Now sober for over 20 years my dad wanted to share his journey offering hope to others that they can overcome whatever adversity they've faced.

We discuss the following and more.

How did generational trauma play out in our family? 2:40

Getting Married At 17? 10:54

Working Hard Is All I knew, I was alone at 14. 28:17

No outside solutions to Inside Problems 39:27

How did you maintain long-term sobriety? 53:56

This is my dad, Rene Lachance Knockin’ Doorz Down.

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Join me, Jason LaChance host of the  @KnockinDoorzDown certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest Celeste Yvonne.

Sober mom advocate Celeste Yvonne is a writer and certified recovery coach (IAPRC) with over 20 years of experience as a communications professional in corporate America. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonate with mothers everywhere and have been featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Show, and Refinery 29, among others. She is also a contributing writer to the Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller So God Made a Mother.

Over five years sober and a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad, Celeste advocates for mothers who struggle with addiction and mental health. She is a recipient of the Windfelt Inspire Award by the Dry Society Social Club, as well as the 2x winner of Red Tricycle's Spoke Challenge for best writing. She lives in Reno, Nevada, with her husband and two children.

We discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

What are 3 things you're grateful for? 02:30

Secrets are powerful in a family of addiction 09:20

Fulfillment isn't external 29:30

It was important for me to write about my recovery 37:00

What's the best and worst advice you ever received? 43:40

This is Celeste Yvonne Knockin’ Doorz Down.

For more on Celeste Yvonne: https://www.celesteyvonne.com/

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oin me, Jason LaChance host of the @KnockinDoorzDown  podcast, certified addiction recovery coach, and mental health advocate for my sit down with special guest  @mattgardinerLIVE 

Matt is a Recovery Coach & Storywork Coach who helps people get out of their 'stuck stories' and manage their addictions to effectively integrate sobriety into their lives.

His coaching method focuses on breath awareness, inner dialogue word choice, and reframing the stories you've been attaching to the events of your life. “Change Your Story, Change Your Life”.

We discuss the following and more.

Intro 00:00

3 Things You're Grateful For 4:44

What I learned from losing my cat is? 7:10

Change your story, change your life 14:42

It's about knowing the "Why" you were using 20:37

No days off? 37:42

For many, moderation isn't an option 42:38

This is Matt Gardiner Knockin’ Doorz Down.

For more on Matt Gardiner: https://linktr.ee/mattgardiner555

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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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