Odyssey House Journals

THIS MAN IS A TRUE HERO FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY

Nelson Cannon loves to hire people in recovery for the 2 Batteries Plus stores he owns in Salt Lake City. He’s hired 7 so far and says they’ve never let him down. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he claims overcoming addiction and the life skills you learn are what he values most. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:

https://youtu.be/QZrkAUVwkRE

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

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HER ROCK BOTTOM WAS USING WHILE SHE WAS PREGNANT

Paulina Barrios knew she needed help when her dad acted like he didn't even know her. Her story of addiction is tragic, but her life now is miraculous. After 3 tries at treatment, she finally succeeded and now has 8 years in recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you won’t believe what her job is now and how she’s helping hundreds of people. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:

https://youtu.be/ZrdR-8wBiZ8

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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“I TOLD MY MOM I HAD CANCER JUST TO GET SOME MONEY”

That was the old Carmen Ramirez who spent 17 years in addiction and almost died in jail from being dope sick. Now meet the new Carmen who’s been in recovery for 11 years and has a job making sure that 14 treatment centers are doing the right thing. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she tears up as she says her kids were the “shining light in my darkest days,” Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:

https://youtu.be/JAeCoudXfzc

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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“I’M FACE DEEP IN COCAINE. PLEASE HELP ME.”

Malcolm made that call to his parole officer and that turned his life around. He grew up in Hawaii, had a full ride baseball scholarship to BYU where he was part of the Living Legends program. So how did he end up in prison 3 times? In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he reveals the truth behind his path of destruction. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:

https://youtu.be/2ujjl7ry4bY

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

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A MAGICAL SPACE FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY

Fit To Recover is a unique facility that helps people continue on their sobriety journey by creating a safe space and providing proof positive that you can still have fun without drugs or alcohol. CEO Vickie Shaw has worked in the field for 25 years and loves the miracles happening every day at FTR. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she lovingly talks about how FTR literally saves lives. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:

https://youtu.be/8vr4Z73OVdQ

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

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SHE SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK THE FIRST TIME SHE USED METH

So why did Amanda keep using for the next 16 years? The good news is that she’s turned her life around and has finally found happiness in recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she talks about what finally clicked and how she’s now on the way to a bright future. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:

https://youtu.be/ikA0zoD8WUY

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

“I’M EXCITED ABOUT LIFE NOW”

That from a man who attempted suicide 5 times, drank a half gallon of booze a day, was addicted to various hard drugs and spent time behind bars. So what brought about this monumental change for Lou? He tears up in this edition of Odyssey House Journals as he talks about connection and helping others. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:

https://youtu.be/ij0_0_8_wLY

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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“I FORGIVE THE PERSON WHO SHOT ME”

4 years ago Gordon was shot 3 times in the back and technically died twice, part of his involvement in the drug world. Fast forward to 2025 and he is doing great in recovery, loves sobriety, is getting reunited with his children and is already giving back. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals you will be amazed to hear about his new lease on life. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the following links:

https://youtu.be/LcH-wskMW9Y

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

“I’M SURPRISED I’M ALIVE! I JUST GOT LUCKY”

Weed at the age of 9 followed by alcohol, cocaine, meth, heroin and fentanyl and somehow Jason Scott survived and is now, at the age of 40, in recovery. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals he talks about how controlling his emotions is the key to his recovery and how his parents played a positive role by throwing him out and calling the cops. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the links in our bio.

https://youtu.be/XyZ6Ybpai-M

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

HOW THIS PROFESSIONAL OPERA SINGER BECAME ADDICTED TO AL-ANON

There are obviously worse addictions, but Julia Gershkoff found peace in Al-Anon as she coped with the death of her brother, the volatility of her mom struggling with prescription pills addiction and an abusive dad. In this edition of Odyssey House Journals she pieces together this puzzle of life, how she now gets paid to keep a large workforce happy, plus you will hear her beautiful voice. Watch or listen and hopefully subscribe (free) to the 30 minute podcast on the following platforms with the links in our bio.

https://youtu.be/F1RmCLBB-sc

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