How do you know you’re in recovery? If you don’t know what recovery looks like, how will you know when you’re moving away from it?

There is a foundation that sustains long-term recovery, but it doesn’t build itself, you have to actively pursue it.

Brandon and Kristy welcome guest, John Bohem, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with ten years’ experience back to the studio to continue the discussion about how people move past relapse and find what works.

Join in as they go to the “deep end of the pool” on self-love and what success looks like.

The Survivors of Addiction podcast is a production of Reclaiming Lives and is produced by Stephanie Mendenhall and Oregon Sound Recording.

The hosts and guests' views and opinions are their own and are not necessarily those of the staff or board members at Reclaiming Lives.

Music produced by Reaktor productions and is titled; We are the Champs.

Thanks for joining us. Please subscribe to our podcast, comment, like, and share; your support means the world to us. For more information, please visit www.reclaiming-lives.org

How do you know you’re in recovery? If you don’t know what recovery looks like, how will you know when you’re moving away from it?

There is a foundation that sustains long-term recovery, but it doesn’t build itself, you have to actively pursue it.

Brandon and Kristy welcome guest, John Boehm, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with ten years’ experience to share what he’s learned about what works.

Get your notepad ready, as they move through six active recovery components in Part 1 of this episode.

This is the stuff that changes lives!

The Survivors of Addiction podcast is a production of Reclaiming Lives and is produced by Stephanie Mendenhall and Oregon Sound Recording.

The hosts and guests' views and opinions are their own and are not necessarily those of the staff or board members at Reclaiming Lives.

Music produced by Reaktor productions and is titled; We are the Champs.

Thanks for joining us. Please subscribe to our podcast, comment, like, and share; your support means the world to us. For more information, please visit www.reclaiming-lives.org

Have you ever thought about what you are recovering from? Whether you struggle with substance use disorder or not, this is a question worth exploring.

Brandon and Kristy share some very personal insights into what they are recovering from and how when they identified those things, they were able to recognize opportunities for growth and change.

Do you know what your “Super Power” is? This episode is a reminder that life transformation takes work but it’s worth it. You are worth it, and you are not alone.

Love wins!

The Survivors of Addiction podcast is a production of Reclaiming Lives and is produced by Stephanie Mendenhall and Oregon Sound Recording.

The hosts and guests' views and opinions are their own and are not necessarily those of the staff or board members at Reclaiming Lives.

Music produced by Reaktor productions and is titled; We are the Champs.

Thanks for joining us. Please subscribe to our podcast, comment, like, and share; your support means the world to us. For more information, please visit www.reclaiming-lives.org

Have you ever thought about who's watching you? Do you know why it's important to lead by example?

Brandon and Kristy talk about how early in their recovery, leaders mentored them. Because of these relationships, they became leaders themselves. Listen in as they share how this has impacted their recovery and the lives of others.

If you are struggling, find someone who has what you want; build a relationship with them. As you grow, pass along what you've learned and become a leader for someone else.

The Survivors of Addiction podcast is a production of Reclaiming Lives and is produced by Stephanie Mendenhall and Oregon Sound Recording.

The hosts and guests' views and opinions are their own and are not necessarily those of the staff or board members at Reclaiming Lives.

Music produced by Reaktor productions and is titled; We are the Champs.

Thanks for joining us. Please subscribe to our podcast, comment, like, and share; your support means the world to us. For more information, please visit www.reclaiming-lives.org

Brandon and Kristy interview the podcast producer Stephanie Mendenhall about Reclaiming Lives, a community recovery organization her family started in Medford, Oregon.

Also featured on this episode is peer support mentor, Eronn Ortega who volunteers at Reclaiming Lives and has a career in the recovery field. Hear about how in a moment of deep soul searching; he realized he needed to be honest. This revelation led him to write a letter to his family, telling them everything. What happened next is remarkable!

Sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of BRAVERY!

The Survivors of Addiction podcast is a production of Reclaiming Lives and is produced by Stephanie Mendenhall and Oregon Sound Recording.

The hosts and guests' views and opinions are their own and are not necessarily those of the staff or board members at Reclaiming Lives.

Music produced by Reaktor productions and is titled; We are the Champs.

Thanks for joining us. Please subscribe to our podcast, comment, like, and share; your support means the world to us. For more information, please visit www.reclaiming-lives.org

This episode reveals what it takes to work in the recovery field as a peer mentor. Including skills to improve active listening, motivational interviewing, resources, and referrals to organizations that help build recovery capital.

Brandon and Kristy interview Eronn Ortega as he shares his transformation from living in an Arizona prison cell to becoming a certified peer support mentor in Oregon.

Kristy and Brandon have used their childhood experiences, their addiction struggle, and their tools for success to help others move forward in their recovery.

Love wins!

The Survivors of Addiction podcast is a production of Reclaiming Lives and is produced by Stephanie Mendenhall and Oregon Sound Recording.

The hosts and guests' views and opinions are their own and are not necessarily those of the staff or board members at Reclaiming Lives.

Music produced by Reaktor productions and is titled; We are the Champs.

Thanks for joining us. Please subscribe to our podcast, comment, like, and share; your support means the world to us. For more information, please visit www.reclaiming-lives.org

Meet Brandon Orr and Kristy Laschober, hosts of the Survivors of Addiction podcast.

Brandon and Kristy spent most of their lives addicted to drugs and alcohol. Their stories are very different, but they ended up in the same place, prison.

Join them as they talk about how they changed the trajectory of their lives when they found recovery.

WARNING: Prepare to be inspired!

The Survivors of Addiction podcast is a production of Reclaiming Lives and is produced by Stephanie Mendenhall and Oregon Sound Recording.

The hosts and guests' views and opinions are their own and are not necessarily those of the staff or board members at Reclaiming Lives.

Music produced by Reaktor productions and is titled; We are the Champs.

Thanks for joining us. Please subscribe to our podcast, comment, like, and share; your support means the world to us. For more information, please visit www.reclaiming-lives.org