Randy Dannheim is an ex-Meth user who hit his bottom and decided to change his life after he was arrested over 26 years ago. Randy talks about, “taking the good stuff” of recovery wherever he can get it. Including Celebrate Recovery, which combines the ideas of Christianity and Recovery and shows parallels between the bible and the 12 steps. Randy has been working for Crossroads for over 20 years and spearheaded Crossroads’ “Right Track” program, which we still use today.

Andrea Sierra sits down with Greg to talk about some of her experiences that inspired her to help people in recovery. Starting at Crossroads West as an intern, being offered a job at Crossroads and continuing into her work with animal therapy at our Flower facility Andrea has become part of the Crossroads family. Now with a dog named Sammy sleeping under her desk, Andrea continues her education to help clients with trauma and the many ways to cope with it.

Brandi works for Crossroads as a Peer Mentor, facilitating groups. She is the prime example of how peer driven treatment really works, having gone through Crossroads herself. Brandi found her calling in this field as her enthusiasm and passion, for not only the program, but the Crossroads clients continues to grow. Listen to how this Meth addict and Alcoholic of 35 years, completely and utterly changed her life.

Greg and Coach Arnie talk about the similarities between physical recovery and substance abuse recovery. How the brain tricks us into denying help and staying in unhealthy patterns. Moreover, the person needing recovery "has to be ready" to accept help and oftentimes this means hitting some sort of bottom. Change is hard but "consistency is key."

Katherine is the founder of Aris, which provides essential goods and services to the homeless population. During the day, she works at General Dynamics as a defense contractor but really found her passion helping others. So much so that she has been dubbed “street mama” by some of her benefactors. Anyone looking to volunteer or practice their 12th step is welcome on Tuesday nights with Aris! “Recovery happens on Tuesday nights.”

Greg and Kim Humphrey of PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) discuss how PAL is growing across the country as the need for it is growing. PAL facilitates support groups for parents of addicts and alcoholics. From prevention to intervention PAL is providing healthy ways for parents to help loved ones.

Nick Baker is a Bostonian who lost his full ride scholarship to play football after falling into prescription medication. Nick came to Arizona for treatment and never left. He found his purpose by staying busy and staying connected. “Service is where salvation lies.” Nick now works with the Aris Foundation, which feeds the homeless and provides other wonderful services to those in need. Through service, Nick learned to “love them where they’re at.”

Crossroads Medical Director Dr. Rick Sloan and Greg talk about a comprehensive approach to substance abuse treatment. From detox to physical and mental health. They also discuss why peer driven treatment at the facilities is so successful. Dr. Sloan found his purpose working in the addiction field, with the Native American population.

Nick Hool of Hoolest and Greg discuss Nick's outstanding technology that could aid in the recovery process. Nick's device stimulates the Vagus Nerve when held up to the neck. This takes individuals who use it out of a fight or flight state, and during early recovery, it's sometimes hard to stay fighting. Nick's tech is already being used at one of the Crossroad's facilities and could be used as another tool in the recovery toolbox.

Greg and Charlie Rose talk about getting sober and staying sober by way of balance and service. Charlie is a poster child for the 12 step program staying involved through service and the people he surrounds himself with. Taking care of his mom and relishing the memories he has of his father. There’s no looking back and with a passion for life today, he works in the addiction field at Crossroads Pure Heart.