The Elevate Experience

Are you or a loved one a victim of domestic violence? Have you tried to get out of a sticky situation but couldn’t? Don’t miss out on this info-packed episode! Today we dig into addressing domestic violence calmly and presently and how that can help individuals make better choices for themselves and others. 

In today’s episode, we talk with Carrie G, the women’s counselor at EAS. With over ten years at Elevate, multiple volunteer positions, and certifications, Carrie is passionate about advocating for individuals who have experienced domestic violence.

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About Carrie

With a decade of experience in addiction treatment and recovery, Carrie Grothendick works as the Women’s Counselor (CWTS) at Elevate Addiction Services. Having battled addiction herself, Carrie feels strongly about helping people overcome their substance abuse. Carrie is also passionate about volunteering in the community as a domestic violence and victim advocate. Even on days where it all seems to go wrong, Carrie gets through it because she knows that it's only temporary, and helping others is worth the fight.

What is the role of family in addiction treatment?  How does someone feel when they first come into treatment?  Where is the line between helping and enabling and how do you treat someone who is undergoing detoxification in an addiction treatment facility?

Today we are joined by our Director of Health and Wellness, Leslie Ryan! This is an episode you won’t want to miss! We dive into the importance of rebuilding relationships in recovery and some common misconceptions about detoxing. 

If you’ve been trying to train yourself to see the silver lining no matter the situation, you won’t want to miss this episode! We dive into the power of laughter in addiction recovery and why it’s incredibly therapeutic to one’s success in both treatment and in life.   

Today we are joined by comedian Zane Helburg! Zane talks about his journey from addiction to sobriety and how it influenced his comedy business. Life is not always fun and can get serious and raw and Zane doesn’t hold back.  Get a real look at what it means to live sober through all of the ups and downs. 

Have you ever considered the Core Values of a company before using their product or services?  When considering something as intimate as a drug and alcohol treatment program, we believe it’s a MUST!

Today, we talk about the life of our host and CEO, Angie Manson. Angie walks us through her origin story and how it helped her get where she is now and shape her life’s purpose. 

We dive into Angie’s journey from struggles at a young age, dealing with unbelievable challenges, overcoming terrible mistakes, and coming out on the other end stronger and with a passion for helping others heal their own lives. Don’t miss this episode! 

Have you ever wondered what graduating from a substance abuse treatment program would feel like? We dive into the personal journey of one of Elevate’s client-turned-staff and talk about the misconceptions behind “normal” recovery programs. 

In this episode, we talk about the inspiring journey of our very own Seth Provencio! Seth recalls his time at Elevate from detox to graduation. For Seth, his recovery meant rediscovering his hopes, dreams, goals, and his drive to get those things done.

“It can be thrilling to live sober and rebuild relationships with people you care about.” – Seth.

Have you struggled to quit abusing substances? Felt like your life was a revolving door of detox and more substance abuse? We dive into the negative feedback loop that addiction can cause, and how it’s never too late to break it. 

Today we flip the script and talk to our co-host and certified counselor, Dallas Terrell! Join us as Dallas walks us through his life’s journey with substance abuse, recovery, how he came to Elevate, and what his life is like now.