Recovery Media Podcast: A Conduit of hope, safety and trust.

Recovery Media Podcast: A Conduit of hope, safety and trust.

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  • Treating Addiction with Dr. Robb Kelly
    On today's episode, Louis and Jim welcome in Robb Kelly, PhD.
    Dr. Kelly is a renowned addiction consultant who believes in treating the problem of addiction, not the symptoms. He has worked for many years helping addicts and alcoholics to recover their lives from the disease of addiction. He has lectured on the subject of addiction at many high-profile universities, national conferences, public schools, churches, business organizations and hospitals, and is recognized as a leading authority on addiction recovery methods that are changing lives all around the world.
    Louis, Jim and Dr. Kelly discuss trauma and its cornerstone role in forming addiction. They also speak to: the label of "gateway" drugs being too broad a stroke, understanding the brain, and the trauma that set the stage for addiction. Dr. Kelly promotes the necessity of learning and understanding the ways to treat the individuals dealing with addiction.
    His journey, as with all of Recovery Media Podcast guests, is rooted in addiction. As a youth, alcohol was the mechanism of socialization for him and the substance that would thread through his younger life. As with most addicts, the solution is always somewhere else. Getting married and having a family were all efforts to "fix" the problem while never truly addressing the truth. When the bottom finally fell out, Robb was homeless and living on the streets for over a year. The kindness of a stranger, ultimately was the first step on his path to recovery.
    From there, it was his educational commitment, his desire to help others recover that has driven his life's work. Dr. Robb Kelly is passionate and committed to providing that education and treatment for permanent recovery for those dealing with addiction.
    Robb Kelly, PhD: robbkelly.com | (214) 600-0210 | Daddy, Daddy Please Stop Drinking
    Louis Iacona: Laguna View Detox | [email protected] | (866) 819-7187
    Jim Grant: Jim Grant Coaching | [email protected] | Facebook: Jim Grant Coaching
    1 hr 10 min
  • Recovery and Technique
    Today, Louis, Jim and Will welcome Barbara Corcoran to the Recovery Media Podcast.
    Barbara brings so much to the conversation through not only her own history with addiction, but her journey in the field of recovery.
    Barbara is a credentialed CASAC, holds a master’s degree from Mercy College in Mental Health, and is also certified in Holistic Health and Wellness with a CBT therapy certification.
    Sober since 1988, Barbara has a consistent thread of seeking to better understand how to serve those in need. The landscape of mental health and addiction has seen an internal and external perception shift over the years. Barbara speaks to the need for individual attention in recovery, as it is not only what we deal with on the surface but also the underlying issues that impact the ability to not only find recovery, but maintain it as well.
    Barbara speaks to making active choices in her career to ensure that her clients and the work of helping would always come first. This conversation also extends to generational experience — of upbringing and expectations from one age demographic to the next. It also speaks to how the recovery process must evolve to account for the ways in which we as a society have changed.
    Barbara represents the courage that we all have within ourselves. The courage to change — from addiction to sobriety; from one career path to another. Barbara reminds us the power of always remaining teachable and leaning into the areas in life we can improve.
    Barbara Corcoran: Recovery Dharma | Refuge Recovery
    Louis Iacona: Laguna View Detox | [email protected] | (866) 819-7187
    Jim Grant:  Jim Grant Coaching | [email protected] | Facebook: Jim Grant Coaching
    1 hr 10 min
  • Recovery and Self Reflection
    Jim Grant welcomes Charles Edmund Shockey to the Recovery Media Podcast.
    Charles began his recovery at 23 and, though there were moments relapse, he now celebrates 31 years in recovery.
    Jim and Charles discuss his youth and home life, the introduction to addiction, and the many unique experiences that shaped his perspective on life -- both through and following his struggle with substance abuse.
    Charles speaks on his active self-reflection, taking the focus off himself and learning, through practice, that a life in service of others offers incredible return on investment for himself.
    He communicates the value of "staying the course" and trusting that the faith you put in yourself and in those around you will serve to pull you through the everyday difficulties we all see.
    In recovery, Charles also returned to school, ultimately on a path to opening his Chiropractic practice, and is the founding member in ALTRU, continuing to live in service of others in need.
    Charles Edmund Shockey: ALTRU Center | facebook.com/AltruCenter | altrucenter.org | (646) 820-4754
    Louis Iacona: Laguna View Detox | [email protected] | (866) 819-7187
    Jim Grant:  Jim Grant Coaching | [email protected] | Facebook: Jim Grant Coaching
    59 min
  • Recovery and Consequences

    On today’s episode, Louis and Jim welcome in Jake Edelstein.


    His story sheds light on how family background and predisposition can be a foundation for addiction. Jake goes into detail on the substances that he abused, the lengths to which we would go to feed that addiction, and the strain it put on those closest to him.

    Jake describes the up and down battle in his late teens to early twenties — going in and out of hospitals, recovery, sober living centers, and ultimately psych wards from the ramifications of meth use.

    Much like Louis and Jim, in recovery Jake has found ways to positively impact and support those struggling with addiction. The long term "sober fraternity" speaks to the need to address the whole person, not just the addiction.


    Jake Edelstein: immersiverecovery.com | [email protected] | (949)-245-8625


    Louis Iacona: Laguna View Detox | [email protected] | (866) 819-7187 


    Jim Grant:  Jim Grant Coaching | [email protected] | Facebook: Jim Grant Coaching


    1 hr
  • Recovery and Mental Health
    Today on the podcast, Jim and Will welcome Mike DiNatale to share his story.
    Mike speaks to having every opportunity to get clean, what having been in and out of treatment centers was like, and finding himself homeless in Boston. He also speaks to having struggled with many substances, but specifically shares his battle with crystal meth and how it borough him to his lowest point.
    Mike also dives deep about being diagnosed with Bipolar 1 and his relationship to his mental health both when in addiction and how it is now a critical part of his personal recovery.
    Mike is a powerful example of the many different facets of recovery, the importance of mental health, the commitment to staying the path, and the message that you are not alone in this struggle.
    50 min
  • Recovery and Fatherhood
    Louis and Jim are joined on today’s episode by Will Milligram, the third member of the Recovery Media Podcast family.
    They discuss Will's history with addiction, the recovery process, and how becoming a parent changes your perspective, your purpose, and your ability to overcome.
    Will dives deep into how family and closed loved ones provided the needed push to seek help as he saw how, even at a young age, his daughter was developing a perception and understanding that "something was wrong with daddy."
    While becoming a father gave Will purpose, it was ultimately his decision to want the change, to seek the help he needed, and to ultimately put trust and faith in a friend (Louis) to help lead him to recovery.
    Louis and Jim share their own experiences with addiction, recovery, and the thoughts and struggles that come up as you approach treatment.
    Jim and Louis acknowledge the personal shifts fatherhood has offered them. Opportunities to let go of a need for control and leaning into patience as a role model.
    Jim, Louis and Will share how recovery is not only for the individual but also for those around them. Making the choice to get help and get sober also allows loved ones to heal and come back into the recovering individual’s life. To share in the joy of love and of reconnecting with family.
    Louis Iacona: Laguna View Detox | [email protected] | (866) 819-7187 Jim Grant: 
    Jim Grant Coaching | [email protected] | Facebook: Jim Grant Coaching
    1 hr 1 min
  • Exploration of Self
    Louis and Jim welcome Matthew Forrest to the podcast.
    Matt shares how through his recovery he found the deep need in his life for unity, community and spirituality. He outlines his struggles with suicide and alcohol from a young age, as well as the beauty and value of the 12 step program.
    Matt speaks to how deeply his life was impacted by immersing himself in practices such as guided meditation, chanting and yoga. He also discusses the 4 Noble Truths derived from the Buddhist philosophy — specifically in the area of suffering: experiencing it, acknowledging it, learning and growing from it.
    Through illness and tragedy, Matt found additional opportunity to help others by asking the question: “What is this is happening FOR me?” From this came “Feeling O2 Good”, through which Matt continues to help in support of his community and those in need.
    Matt, Louis, and Jim also dive deep into what they’ve discovered we need as individuals in our lives — specifically the importance of day to day experiences.
    Matt tells a story of how even the smallest of moments or insights from those around you, can lead to some of the biggest understandings of ourselves and the path we want to walk.
    Matt Forest: o2good.com | sacredpeacockcbd.com
    Louis Iacona: Laguna View Detox | [email protected] | (866) 819-7187
    Jim Grant: Jim Grant Coaching | [email protected] | Facebook: Jim Grant Coaching
    1 hr 10 min
  • Support Takes Many Forms

    On today's episode, Jim and Louis discuss the difficulties of helping those suffering from addiction -- those who are not always ready to receive support.


    They both share personal stories of how their families approached confronting their addictions. Louis also goes into detail on the struggle of recovery when dealing with not only the addiction itself, but also the growing consequences that come year by year.

    There are lessons through all experiences, and while these learning opportunities are not always seen in the moment, both Jim and Louis reflect on what realizations and developmental plateaus they achieved along their path to recovery.

    Jim and Louis also take a moment to outline the purpose of this podcast -- including hearing from you, the listeners. Whether it is questions you have or issues you may be struggling with, Louis and Jim are continuing to grow this platform to reach as many people as possible to offer guidance, perspective, connection, and support.

    Laguna View Detox | [email protected] | (866) 819-7187

    Jim Grant: Jim Grant Coaching | [email protected] | Facebook: Jim Grant Coaching

    59 min
  • Recovery and Resolutions

    Jim and Louis are joined by Joe Belmonte, a personal trainer and addict in recovery.

    Joe shares his struggles with heroin addiction, the family intervention that led to meeting Louis, and how he is now approaching 5 years in recovery.

    In the second half of this episode, New Year's resolutions take center stage. Jim discusses what has kept him from making resolutions in the past, while Louis goes into the details of not only stating the resolution, but also the scheduling of actions needed.

    In both recovery and resolutions the common thread is commitment. Commitment in action and belief that you can continue to get better, and continue to grow as a person.

    Louis Iacona: Laguna View Detox | [email protected] | (866) 819-7187

    Jim Grant: Jim Grant Coaching | [email protected] | Facebook: Jim Grant Coaching

    Joe Belmonte: [email protected] | Facebook: Stronger Body Stronger Mind


    57 min
  • Recovery Media Podcast Trailer
    Welcome to the Recovery Media Podcast Trailer: A look at the brand new podcast launching of December 29th 2020 with a special New Year's conversation!
    This podcast is the thoughtfully crafted by Louis Iocana and Jim Grant. Jim is a former CASAC (Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor), a certified Coach, father of twin toddler boys and 30 years Sober in AA. Louis Iacona is a certified Interventionist and co-founder of Laguna View Detox as well as being 8 years sober in recovery.
    Together, Jim and Louis share the same vision of bringing conversations around addiction and the process of recovery to as many people as possible. In doing so, their goal is to provide a source of  experience, discussion and when possible - solutions for those struggling throughout the world. 
    Each week through their own stories and experiences, and those of their guests, Louis and Jim hope to be a source of inspiration and support for anyone in need.
    7 min

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