Nick Padlo and Sofros Recovery are striving to improve access to quality behavioral health and addiction treatment, so that people can live more peaceful and fulfilling lives. He joined us on the podcast to talk more about their mission and approach. Enjoy.

Micheal D’Amico is a professional in the mental health industry. He is a Vice President at Oaks Integrated Care and joins us to talks about how he got into this field and how he continues to make a change for the better. Enjoy.

The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a part of Illuminate Billing Advocates (illuminatebilling.com). They are committed to helping better the industry and adding value to the lives of listeners by sharing tools, insights, and success stories of those who are working on their mental health. #illuminaterecoverypodcast

Jason Harlen, the CEO of Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services joins to share his expertise about drug and alcohol recovery. He talks about the value of recovery skills for non-addicts as wells as recovering addicts. Family dynamics, genetics, prevention, trauma and other contributing factors. Enjoy!

The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a part of Illuminate Billing Advocates (illuminatebilling.com). They are committed to helping better the industry and adding value to the lives of listeners by sharing tools, insights, and success stories of those who are working on their mental health. #illuminaterecoverypodcast

Craig LaMont joins us from Telos Residential Treatment. He share his story of being drawn into the field early in life and seeing a void in the industry as he went through graduate school. He talks about bringing effective treatment to individuals and seeing them as human beings.

The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a part of Illuminate Billing Advocates (illuminatebilling.com). They are committed to helping better the industry and adding value to the lives of listeners by sharing tools, insights, and success stories of those who are working on their mental health. #illuminaterecoverypodcast

Hassey Parsons joins us from Health Care Alliance North America, Knoxville Recovery Center and Asheville Detox Center to share her story of addiction, empathy, and journeying with those who are striving for recovery. She is passionate about helping people course correct regardless of their current situation. She talks about “wake up calls,” enjoy!

The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a part of Illuminate Billing Advocates (illuminatebilling.com). They are committed to helping better the industry and adding value to the lives of listeners by sharing tools, insights, and success stories of those who are working on their mental health. #illuminaterecoverypodcast

“Let’s don’t go look at other facilities. Let’s do it our way.” Mark Richards joins us to tell the story of the opening of Wasatch Recovery and intentionally not getting stuck in industry ruts. He talks about being unaware of his brothers' fight with addiction and his own personal experience detoxing after 16 days in an ICU after a brain aneurism. He says that from the beginning, they wanted to provide love and hope, help people deal with their issues instead of just teaching them about addiction, and help people find their voice. One important question that they focus on is, "What's driving the addiction?" Enjoy.

The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a part of Illuminate Billing Advocates (illuminatebilling.com). They are committed to helping better the industry and adding value to the lives of listeners by sharing tools, insights, and success stories of those who are working on their mental health. #illuminaterecoverypodcast

“I learn at the speed of pain.” Vinsent Franke joins us from West Valley Detox to share his story of being “struck sober.” He talks about degrees and levels of insanity, psychopathy vs. spirituality, and a life of “undeserved merit.” He talks about have a hero and a villain role in his childhood, coping with and recovering from abuse, and learning to hear the “still small voice.” He says, “Death is one cure for addiction. Treatment is another option.” He is a good example of recovering out loud. Enjoy.

The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a part of Illuminate Billing Advocates (illuminatebilling.com). They are committed to helping better the industry and adding value to the lives of listeners by sharing tools, insights, and success stories of those who are working on their mental health. #illuminaterecoverypodcast

“I couldn’t hear the message of surrender.” Joe Landry joins us to share his story of addiction, getting a place of surrender, and finding recovery. “How well is it working for you, thinking you know everything.” He talks about hitting rock bottom, and feeling restless, irritable, and discontented. He says addiction is a flight from reality, and recovery is a flight into reality. Enjoy.

The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a part of Illuminate Billing Advocates (illuminatebilling.com). They are committed to helping better the industry and adding value to the lives of listeners by sharing tools, insights, and success stories of those who are working on their mental health. #illuminaterecoverypodcast

“There is no place for fear when you are living in faith.” Jerry Gabbert joins us from Your Recovery Guide to share his story and share the importance of the presentation of recovery. He is sharing solutions, and providing structure, support, and accountability. He tells his story, which is AMAZING, and “doesn’t have any trauma.” (Spoiler: It’s full of trauma…) He’s a former kingpin, ex-con, ordained minister, trusted father, and he is in recovery. Enjoy.

The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about #MentalHealth, #MentalIllness, and #AddictionRecovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a part of Illuminate Billing Advocates (illuminatebilling.com). They are committed to helping better the industry and adding value to the lives of listeners by sharing tools, insights, and success stories of those who are working on their mental health. #illuminaterecoverypodcast

Gemma Andaya joins us from The Nestled in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is the Executive Director but is also a licensed clinician and has taught at the university level. She likes to focus on mindfulness and trauma and their impacts both on addiction and on recovery. She also shares insight into generational impacts relating to these issues. Enjoy.

The Illuminate Recovery Podcast is about Mental Health, Mental Illness, and Addiction Recovery. Shining light on ways to cope, manage, and inspire. Beyond the self care we discuss, you may need the help of a licensed professional. Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum are a part of Illuminate Billing Advocates (illuminatebilling.com). They are committed to helping better the industry and adding value to the lives of listeners by sharing tools, insights, and success stories of those who are working on their mental health. #illuminaterecoverypodcast