Odyssey House Journals

A TOPIC WE’VE NEVER TALKED ABOUT ON ODYSSEY HOUSE JOURNALS

HIV! Years ago, it was a death sentence, but now people are living normal lives with HIV. Sequan Kolibas was diagnosed 10 years ago after years of IV drug use and sex with a person who intentionally infected her. Today she’s happy and healthy and living her best life. Not only that, she’s giving back with a non-profit. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals, she talks about overcoming the shame and guilt she first felt and the goals of the non-profit she started.

HE’S TURNED HIS LIFE AROUND AFTER GANGS, DRUGS AND PRISON

Growing up Manny Lopez watched his mom doing drugs. “It was just part of my life.” He was taken away from her when he was just 8 and he went to prison when he was 17 after he shot someone during a drug deal. He’s been in and out of prison for over 20 years but now he’s in recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he describes how he was brutally beaten when he left his gang and the one big reason he’s sober today. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

Youtube:

https://youtu.be/k0VlDFiZHV8

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

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or iHeart podcasts at

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HIS FRIENDS AT CHURCH INTRODUCED HIM TO DRUGS

It started with pot, then progressed over the years to meth and bath salts, a 30 year addiction. “I didn’t like me. I didn’t like being sober.” says Ron who spent years in jails and prisons. He got so high that he missed his dad’s viewing and funeral. But now he is succeeding at recovery and never wants to go back. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how he’s finally able to deal with his emotions and learning to love himself. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

https://youtu.be/ud4-NN_Pbxo

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/

EX PRISON INMATE DEBUNKS THE CLAIM THAT ODYSSEY HOUSE IS A SNITCH PROGRAM

“It’s simply holding yourself and others accountable for their actions,” says Nico who is succeeding as an Odyssey client. He got hooked on pain pills and heroin after he broke his ankle when he was 19. He says his addictive mind chose opioids over everything else in life, but now he’s recovering, “I’m proud of myself.” In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about why accountability is so important and so hard. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

Youtube link:

https://youtu.be/oHWCNkni0b0

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/

HOW CAN EXERCISE PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION?

Ian Acker can answer that and the proof is 500 people each week. He runs Fit To Recover, a program serving people fighting for sobriety. Ian grew up thinking he was broken, so he turned to drugs and alcohol to feel better, but eventually that stopped working. He went to jail several times and went through 5 treatment programs and now he’s 10 years sober. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how a guy he met in jail became his “aha” moment. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

Youtube: https://youtu.be/bSLArmzvui8

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/

SHE ENTERED TREATMENT AS AN ANGRY, PISSED OFF ADDICT, BUT LOOK AT HER NOW!!!

Ann Coburn describes herself as a disgusting mess in her early 20’s. Heroin and alcohol fueled her soul and back then her dream of a trophy boyfriend was an addict. Fast forward to today and she’s happily married with an 8 year old daughter and several dogs and she’s helping to save lives on a daily basis. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals find out how she made this amazing turnaround. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

Youtube:https://youtu.be/EAqEgS5CLu4

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/

But it wasn’t always that way for Shelly, who was a hard core alcoholic for more than 20 years. She’s been estranged from her five children because of her drinking. She lost everything she had and says she was totally out of control UNTIL NOW. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals, find out how she reached her rock bottom and how she had a miraculous turnaround.

THIS ADDICT FOUND A BETTER WAY TO GET HIGH AND IT’S LEGAL

Skydiving!!! “Falling to the ground at 120 MPH is better than sticking a needle in my arm,” says Jared Kendall. His organization, Jump For Recovery, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities. He has an incredible story to tell about his 19 years in prison, 57 bookings at the Salt Lake County Jail, and several stints in treatment centers. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals, he will talk about surviving 17 thousand volts of electricity going through his body. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free)and review the 30-minute podcast on the following platforms:

Youtube:

https://youtu.be/jDZh3l0uf7M

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/

“I ACTUALLY PRAYED FOR MY DAUGHTERS TO DIE BECAUSE THEY WERE IN SO MUCH PAIN.”

Kelly Wareham had to deal with 2 addicted daughters, Ashley and Brooke. Kelly and her husband tried everything including too much love and tough love, but to no avail. 16 detoxes and 14 rehabs later both daughters are finally in recovery. How did it happen? It’s a gripping story of horrible heartache and ultimate happiness on Odyssey House Journals. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms:

Youtube:

https://youtu.be/UloEZhwvDYo

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/

SHE’S SUCCEEDING AFTER YEARS OF HARD-CORE DRUG USE

Tiffany says she’s been arrested in every county in Utah, also that she overdosed 10 times from fentanyl, and her ex-boyfriend actually gave her a bag of meth on Mother's Day. But look at her now!!! She’s got a new lease on life and is totally focused on recovery. Find out how she made the transformation on Odyssey House Journals.