Odyssey House Journals

“I REMEMBER EVERYTHING, MY MOM DOESN’T”

Nina Belka was 11 when she says her heroin addicted mom went to Odyssey House and then came back to treatment when Nina was 16. Nina remembers abuse and being homeless and she had her own battle with alcohol. Now they are both in recovery and they bought a house together. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about why she wants to work at Odyssey House for the rest of her life. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

https://youtu.be/UQQwvDSjxoQ

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at

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“I CAN’T REMEMBER LIFE WITHOUT DRUGS”

That’s because Bethany Griggs started using meth when she was 9 and then became addicted to opioids in her 20’s. She chose drugs over her kids and has been through treatment several times, but this time is different. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she says little things like a caterpillar on a leaf or even laughing are making a difference. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

https://youtu.be/crfg-_fH3so

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at

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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

BUSTED AT THE BORDER WITH 4+ KILOS OF METH

Cherice Gull was facing a 10 years to life sentence, but she says that’s one of the best things to ever happen to her, because she found sobriety and God. Her story reads like a Narcos episode on Netflix. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about how happy she is now and how she’s helping others to find recovery. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

https://youtu.be/Ja9zQGJ42_E

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385

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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

CAN TWO PEOPLE BATTLING ADDICTION FIND LOVE?

In the case of Alex Fredrickson and his wife the answer is yes. He was addicted to pain pills. She was an alcoholic and he turned her on to opioids, but somehow they both battled back and are now spreading the word of recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals Alex says some simple word changes can mean the difference of success or failure. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

https://youtu.be/qRfF3bTNszE

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at

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HE WAS SHOT WHILE DEALING DRUGS. HIS BROTHER WAS KILLED

That was back when doctors were freely prescribing opioid pain pills and Don quickly became addicted. Even though his body was healing, he kept using to block out the pain of his brother's death. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he describes his journey from an addicted drug dealer to a clear headed man in recovery and how he did it. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

https://youtu.be/6vJA_mpXQho

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385

or Spotify at

https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g

or iHeart podcasts at

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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

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THE MAN, THE MYTH AND THE DRUNK LEGEND

Casey Scott is a well known TV celebrity in Utah and he’s a recovering alcoholic. He was fired several times for drinking and he is once again on the air. It’s a fascinating conversation with Randall Carlisle who is also a recovering alcoholic and is also a former TV anchor. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals Casey tells the story of how he was fired and how he came back. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

https://youtu.be/67LNrkb3rbE

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at

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or Spotify at

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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

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HER LIFE READS LIKE A TRAGIC NOVEL, BUT IT’S TRUE

Nichole Schibi says her mom introduced her to drugs when she was a teen and let a male friend assault her. She used drugs on and off for years to numb the pain. She was in and out of prison, had her children taken away and kept asking herself “why can’t I be happy?” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about a miracle that turned things around. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

https://youtu.be/MtrxDntwhbY

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at

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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

“THINGS WENT DOWNHILL WHEN I STARTED USING FENTANYL”

Gabe Goldner had a successful remodeling business while addicted to speed, but he says his girlfriend persuaded him to calm down with fentanyl. That’s when things got bad. Now he’s recovering and is a leader in his treatment program. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals hear his honest look at what goes through the mind of someone in addiction. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

https://youtu.be/3N4_IAwuo0Y

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385

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or iHeart podcasts at

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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

#wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

“I GREW UP THINKING I WAS EVIL AND VILE”

Sean Ackroyd knew he was gay at an early age and was told how terrible that is, so he spent much of his life dealing with self loathing. Casual sex made him feel loved and desired and when he tried meth he was off to the races. Until it all ended. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how he finally learned that “it’s ok to be me.” Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

https://youtu.be/KjQ5FKjOhWw

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385

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https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g

or iHeart podcasts at

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Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

#wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks

HOOKED ON HEROIN AT 16, SO SHE BECAME A DEALER

3 years later, at 19, she was indicted by the feds and went to prison. She actually cried when she was getting out because she was comfortable where she was. Tanya had a dismal start early in her life suffering severe abuse at the age of 4, but it’s something she is finally dealing with now. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about the difference of looking at life sober compared to being high. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

https://youtu.be/3OtZV-mfnTg

You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385

or Spotify at

https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g

or iHeart podcasts at

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

Or listen on KKAT 860-AM in Salt Lake Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am

#wearerecovery #sober #sobriety #recovery #treament #podcast #odyssey #odysseyhouseut #odysseyhouse #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoveryworks