Recovery Unscripted

Guest: Carol Rostucher, grassroots organization founder

My guest today is Carol Rostucher, founder of the organization Angels in Motion, which began as she searched for her son who was living with addiction on the streets of Philadelphia. As her eyes were opened to the unique needs of the homeless population with substance use disorders, she set out to bring love and hope to them one by one, by offering everything from hugs and snacks to help navigating the process of getting an ID card. She sat down with me at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego to explain how Angels in Motion has grown its reach across Philadelphia and to share how this mission has changed her and her relationship with her son.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Angels in Motion, visit http://AIMangelsinmotion.org 

For more about Heroes in Recovery, visit http://heroesinrecovery.com

Music from this episode:

"The Ache" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com 

Wonder Happens" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Meet_Podington_Bear_Box_Set_Disc_1/Wonder_Happens

"Trailways A" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Brooding/Trailways_A

"Twilight Grandeur" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/TwilightGrandeur 

"Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fitch/Eola/Ronny_1253

Guests: Brandon Stump and Ryan Stump, sober living community founders

Today’s guests are brothers Brandon and Ryan Stump from The Ohio House, a sober living community in Orange County, California. And even though they have several locations now, it all started out as just a single house where Brandon and two friends from Ohio lived after they moved to California to start fresh and figure out how to do recovery. They sat down with me at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego to share how they’ve used what they’ve learned on their own journeys to build a culture of brotherhood and accountability that challenges residents to lead by example and how they’re growing and adapting to reach female clients with these same principles.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about The Ohio House, visit http://ohio-house.com. 

Music from this episode: "The Last One I Love" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com

"New Skin" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Meet_Podington_Bear_Box_Set_Disc_1/13_New_Skin

"Leap Year Birthday" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Liquid_Gold_Box_Set_Disc_2/LeapYearBirthday

"Filaments" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/Filaments- Composer: Chad Crouch

"Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fit…ola/Ronny_1253

Guest: Dr. Jordan Weisman, clinical manager at Michael's House

Today’s guest is Dr. Jordan Weisman, who serves as clinical manager with the Michael’s House treatment program in Palm Springs, California. He sat down with me at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego to talk about how they take a deep dive into their outcomes data to look for trends that are hiding in the details and adjust accordingly. Also, he shares how Michael’s House integrates nicotine cessation resources right alongside addiction treatment and explains what the statistics say about how smoking and quitting can affect recovery from other substances. 

If you’d like to talk with an admissions coordinator about the treatment options at Michael’s House and other Foundations programs, please call anytime at 855-823-2141 or email [email protected]. They can answer your questions and help you get started.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Michael's House, visit http://michaelshouse.com  

Music from this episode:

"I Should Be Lost Without You" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com -

"Bountiful" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Melodic_Ambient/Bountiful -

"Don't Go" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Carefree/Dont_Go_1853 - 

"Vanagon" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Brooding/Vanagon -

"Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fitch/Eola/Ronny_1253

Guests: Justin Lanning and Angie Alexander, 180 Health Partners

My guests today are 180 Health Partners’ Justin Lanning and Angie Alexander who serve a critical need: helping pregnant women with addiction by filling the gaps in a healthcare system that’s often not built for meeting their needs on a practical level. But to do this well, 180 builds a health system around each mother by asking for their personal goals and literally meeting them where they are: at their doctor, at their home, even just connecting via text or for 10 minutes at their work during lunch break. And as you’ll hear them explain, reaching mothers-to-be presents a unique opportunity to make a huge impact in two lives in a short window of time, specifically related to neonatal abstinence syndrome and the lasting effect that can have on the life of a child.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about 180 Health Partners, visit http://180healthpartners.com 

Music from this episode:

"Don't Look at Me Like That" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com

"Pounded Piano" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_IV_Cinematic/Pounded_Piano - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Claire de Lune (Felt Piano)" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Clair_De_Lune_Variations/Clair_De_Lune_Felt_Piano_Rhodes_and_Drum_Machine_Arr - Composer: Chad Crouch

"In and Out" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/In_And_Out_1906 - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Skeptic" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Brooding/Skeptic - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Surface Tension 3" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_I/Surface_Tension_3 - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Frosted Glass" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Positive/FrostedGlass - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fit…ola/Ronny_1253

Guest: Sam Quinones, journalist and author

As shifting cultural priorities and values leave America vulnerable to the opioid crisis, how can we do more to rebuild community and fight the preeminent health issue of our time?

We’ll answer this with former LA Times reporter and author of the best-selling book Dreamland, Sam Quinones, on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Sam Quinones, visit http://samquinones.com  

Music from this episode:

"The Ache" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com

"Sorrento" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_II_-_Felt/Sorrento

"Massive" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Driving/Massive - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Telltale" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_II_-_Felt/Telltale

Guest: Lori Ryland, CEO of Skywood Recovery

My guest today is Lori Ryland, who serves as CEO of Skywood Recovery, a residential program for co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders in Michigan. She joined me at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego to demystify the components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and explain how our experiences, our perceptions and our biochemistry all interact and change the way we see ourselves and the world. She also shares how she works with the governor of Michigan to raise awareness about human trafficking and improve the way we heal the unique trauma and substance use issues affecting the victims.

If you’d like to talk with an admissions coordinator about the treatment options at Skywood and other Foundations programs, please call anytime at 855-823-2141 or email [email protected]. They can answer your questions and help you get started.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Skywood, visit http://skywoodrecovery.com 

Music from this episode: "The Last One I Love" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com

"Tweedlebugs" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/Tweedlebugs_1497

"Soft Driver" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Indie_Folk/Soft_Driver

"Filaments" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/Filaments- Composer: Chad Crouch

"Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fit…ola/Ronny_1253

Guest: Jay Crosson, CEO of Cumberland Heights

On today’s show, I’m joined by Jay Crosson, CEO of Cumberland Heights recovery program near Nashville, Tennessee. He sat down with me at the Moments of Change conference in Florida to unpack the ethical dilemmas facing the treatment field and to share some self-assessment tools, practical tips and real-world examples to help us find contrast between what’s legal and what’s ethical. He also explains how his own experience of seeking help for alcohol addiction at Cumberland Heights inspires him to fight to do what’s right for their patients and patients everywhere.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Cumberland Heights, visit http://cumberlandheights.org  

For more about Heroes in Recovery, visit http://heroesinrecovery.com

Music from this episode:

"I Should Be Lost Without You" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com - "Running on Empty" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Brooding/Running_On_Empty - "Claire de Lune (Synth)" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Clair_De_Lune_Variations/Clair_De_Lune_Synth_Arr - "Twilight Grandeur" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/TwilightGrandeur - "Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fitch/Eola/Ronny_1253

Guest: Michael Botticelli, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

As director of national drug control policy, Michael Botticelli led the Obama administration’s efforts to advance reforms in prevention, criminal justice and treatment. He was also the first person in recovery from a substance use disorder to hold that position. Michael sat down with me at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego to describe how the power of personal narrative can go beyond the reach of scientific data to influence widespread change in public attitudes and policy.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Michael's work with the Grayken Center for Addiction, visit http://www.bmc.org/addiction.

Music from this episode:

"The Ache" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com

"The Things We Save" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_III_-_Minor_Keys/The_Things_We_Save - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Sensitive" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Brooding/Sensitive - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Frosted Glass" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Positive/FrostedGlass - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fit…ola/Ronny_1253

Guest: Dr. Melissa Lee Warner, Medical Director of Black Bear Lodge

Today, my guest is Dr. Melissa Lee Warner from Black Bear Lodge, a residential treatment program in north Georgia, where serves as the medical director. She joined me to discuss how they use a symptom-based approach to help each patient face the unique challenges various substances present during detox. She also illuminates the complex intersection of chronic pain, addiction, mental health and the non-intoxicating techniques that can set patients up for long-term recovery.

If you’d like to talk with an admissions coordinator about the treatment options at Black Bear and other Foundations programs, please call anytime at 855-823-2141 or email [email protected]. They can answer your questions and help you get started.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Black Bear Lodge, visit https://blackbearrehab.com  

For more about the Heroes 6K race series, visit http://heroes6k.com

Music from this episode:

"Don't Look at Me Like That" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com

"In My Head" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Brooding/In_My_Head

"Running on Empty" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Brooding/Running_On_Empty

"Stars Are Out" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Daydream/Stars_Are_Out_1389

"Massive" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Driving/Massive - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fit…ola/Ronny_1253

Guest: John Lehman, Florida Association of Recovery Residences

For today’s show, I’m joined by John Lehman of the Florida Association of Recovery Residences or FARR. He has served FARR in a number of capacities over the years, including most recently as president and board member. John sat down with me at the Moments of Change conference in Florida to describe the current landscape of sober homes and other recovery support services in that state and illuminate the challenges facing FARR as they work to regulate, educate and ultimately improve the recovery residence field for the benefit of those who need help most.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about FARR, visit http://farronline.org 

Music from this episode: "The Last One I Love" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com

"Box Canyon" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_IV_Cinematic/Box_Canyon

"Clair de Lune (Wurly)" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Clair_De_Lune_Variations/Clair_De_Lune_Wurly_Drum_Machine_and_Bucket_Arr

"Filaments" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/Filaments- Composer: Chad Crouch

"Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fit…ola/Ronny_1253