The debate between harm reduction and abstinence-only approaches continues to shape addiction treatment, but is it really an either/or proposition? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Terry Sellers shares his perspective: "Here's where I really disagree with harm reduction. I don't disagree with it for the most part, but when they remove abstinence as one of the possibilities of choices, they've removed patient autonomy. My job as a physician is to lay out all the possibilities and then we decide which one's going to work for you." Throughout our conversation, we explore how substance abuse exists on a spectrum, with various interventions appropriate at different points in recovery. While acknowledging the life-saving potential of harm reduction strategies, we also challenge the notion that abstinence shouldn't be presented as a viable option for those seeking recovery. As Dr. Sellers puts it, "You can't get hepatitis C from a needle if you're not using needles... you can't die of a fentanyl overdose if you don't use something with fentanyl in it." In many ways, abstinence represents the ultimate form of harm reduction. We also tackle the misconception that addiction treatment "doesn't work" by contextualizing success rates. When someone attempts recovery without treatment, success rates hover below 1%, while formal treatment increases this to 15-20% – comparable to management success rates for other chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Perhaps most importantly, we highlight the critical factor most overlooked in recovery: "Here's one of the magic things in treating people is spelled T-I-M-E. If you just go somewhere for 30 days, 45 days, even 60 days, and that's all you do... statistically, we know the longer you stay in treatment, the higher your success rate is going to be." Whether you're a treatment professional, someone in recovery, or a concerned loved one, this episode offers valuable insights into creating recovery pathways that honor individual choice while maximizing chances for long-term success. Join us as we navigate this complex conversation with compassion, experience, and a commitment to patient autonomy. 

NBA legend Thurl "Big T" Bailey knows what it means to bounce back. In this inspiring episode, he opens up about being told he’d never make it in basketball—and how that rejection fueled his journey from junior high benchwarmer to first-round NBA draft pick.

Bailey shares the three life-changing questions he was asked at an Italian border crossing—questions that now guide his approach to purpose, recovery, and resilience:

- Where are you coming from?

- What is your purpose?

- What is your destination?

Through powerful stories of overcoming setbacks, supporting teammates through addiction, and finding meaning beyond the court, Bailey reveals the keys to lasting transformation: consistency, connection, and believing in yourself even when others don’t.

Whether you’re facing your own challenges, supporting someone in recovery, or searching for your “why,” this conversation offers practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement. Discover how to find your coach, rewrite your story, and build a life that matters—on and off the court.

Tune in for an unforgettable conversation with one of basketball’s most thoughtful voices.

Why do so many addiction treatment programs fail to produce lasting results? What keeps people caught in the revolving door of detox-residential-outpatient-relapse? Dr. Amy de la Garza believes she's found a critical missing piece in the recovery puzzle - and it starts with what's on your plate.

After 15 years treating addiction across the entire continuum of care, Dr. Amy noticed something troubling: even patients with substantial clean time weren't truly feeling well. Her journey into functional medicine revealed how the standard American diet - particularly in treatment settings - actively works against recovery by maintaining inflammation, disrupting sleep, and preventing the brain from healing properly. The solution? A radical wellbeing approach that treats addiction as what it truly is: a chronic disease requiring lifestyle medicine alongside traditional interventions.

Through her work at Odyssey House and now with her company Gnosis Health, Dr. Amy has witnessed remarkable transformations when incorporating nutrition, movement, and sleep optimization into addiction treatment protocols. Her 12-week intervention study showed significant improvements not just in biomarkers like hemoglobin A1C and inflammation levels, but more importantly, in how patients felt physically and mentally. The results challenge long-held assumptions about what treatment centers should provide and what recovery can feel like.

This eye-opening conversation with hosts Jared Miller and Jordan Burningham explores how our microbiome influences cravings, why sleep might be the most critical recovery factor, and how simple lifestyle modifications can dramatically improve treatment outcomes. Whether you're a treatment professional seeking better results or someone struggling to maintain recovery, this episode offers practical wisdom for breaking the treatment cycle and achieving genuine wellbeing.

Curious about your own wellness baseline? Take our 10-point assessment during the episode, then share your score on YouTube for a chance to receive a free supplement. Your path to radical wellbeing starts today.

What happens when a doctor's prescription becomes your prison? Former all-American quarterback Brad McCorkle thought he had the perfect life—until a sports injury led to a medical crisis that changed everything. When doctors prescribed opioids for excruciating pain without an exit strategy, Brad discovered the terrifying moment every person in recovery recognizes: waking up in withdrawal, his brain instantly calculating not how to get help, but how to get more pills.

If you're struggling with addiction or watching someone you love disappear into it, this conversation will give you the clarity you've been searching for.

Brad doesn't sugarcoat the progression from prescribed medications to creating fake prescriptions, buying pills off Craigslist, and ultimately shooting heroin—all while maintaining the facade of a functioning adult. His rock bottom moment came looking in his rearview mirror, uttering the words: "I guess we're just going to do this forever." But more importantly, he reveals the specific interventions that failed and the one that finally worked.

Unlike typical recovery stories, Brad's path included finding purpose through entrepreneurship and accountability through business groups rather than traditional programs. Now 14 years clean, he's built multiple businesses and treasures simple moments with his daughters—moments addiction would have stolen forever.

For anyone struggling: Brad's message is clear—reach out today. Your recovery journey starts with a single conversation, and transformation is possible even in your darkest moments.

For families: Learn the difference between enabling and the tough love that actually works.

This isn't just another recovery story—it's a roadmap for anyone who feels trapped and doesn't know where to turn.

Substance abuse shouldn't cost your career. In this eye-opening conversation with marriage and family therapist Sean Morris, we explore how outdated workplace policies around addiction continue to punish rather than help employees struggling with substance use disorders.

When companies discover an employee has an addiction, the default response is often immediate termination. But what if there was a more compassionate, effective, and even economically advantageous approach? Drawing from decades of combined experience in addiction medicine and workplace interventions, our guests reveal how "recovery-friendly workplaces" can transform lives while retaining valuable employees.

Dr. Terry Sellers shares his powerful personal journey of facing addiction as a physician, describing how punitive measures like salary reduction only deepened his struggles rather than supporting recovery. We examine how industries like aviation and healthcare have already developed successful models for maintaining safety while supporting recovery—models that any business can adapt.

The conversation highlights a troubling contradiction: companies readily support employees facing cancer or diabetes but often respond to addiction with termination. This approach ignores the medical reality that addiction is a disease, not a moral failing. As Sean explains, "That compassion that is there for these other conditions is needed in this type of struggle as well."

Whether you're an HR professional looking to update outdated policies, someone in recovery concerned about workplace disclosure, or a manager wanting to better support your team, this episode offers practical insights into creating environments where people can heal without losing their livelihoods. Ready to transform how your workplace approaches addiction? Call 385-644-1500 to learn more about implementing recovery-friendly policies that benefit everyone.

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[00:00:00] Intro/The Problem with Zero Tolerance Policies.

[00:08:16] Episode Introduction and Guest Introductions.

[00:22:11] Wasatch Crest Treatment Options.

[00:39:02] HR Policies and Employee Addiction.

[00:55:36] Recovery-Friendly Workplace Approach.

[01:08:22] Creating Compassionate Workplace Cultures.

What happens when you stare death in the face and ask yourself what truly matters? For Preston Dixon, co-owner of Renaissance Ranch and founder of Team Recovery, this powerful exercise revealed what his heart already knew—family, service, and spiritual connection form the bedrock of a meaningful life.

Preston's journey takes us through the darkest corridors of addiction, beginning with the seemingly innocent experimentation of adolescence and spiraling into the grip of opioids and heroin. With raw honesty, he shares the moment he realized substances had moved from recreational use to full-blown dependency: waking in the night, sweating, consumed by a single thought—"I need to find more."

The conversation peels back the layers of what makes recovery sustainable. As Preston reveals, it wasn't simply about stopping the substances—it was about confronting the perfectionism, self-criticism, and emotional numbness that drove him to use in the first place. His spiritual awakening two weeks into treatment, described as feeling "like a warm blanket" descending during prayer, marks the moment his recovery truly began.

What makes this episode particularly valuable is the discussion about building recovery infrastructure that works. Team Recovery's app emerged from Preston's recognition that connection serves as the antidote to addiction. The technology, designed by people in recovery for people in recovery, offers tools ranging from sobriety tracking to meeting locators, creating a digital lifeline for those navigating the challenging path of recovery.

The hosts and guest share a beautiful moment discussing how confronting mortality clarifies priorities. Through Jordan's "death meditation" exercise, they unpack how imagining your final moments reveals what you'll truly regret not accomplishing—a powerful technique for anyone seeking clarity about their life's purpose.

Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in how technology and human connection intertwine to create healing, this conversation offers wisdom, practical tools, and the reassurance that no matter how far into addiction someone has gone, lasting recovery remains possible.

Guest: Preston Dixon is a powerful leader in the Renaissance Ranch family and has unrelenting compassion and love for those whose lives are impacted by the disease of addiction. He has first-hand experience and can empathize directly with clients, as he was once in their shoes, and he has the unique ability to help others. With many years of experience in sobriety, combined with high level management, Preston is equipped with many specific skills as a leader that make him a very loved and respected member in the Ranch family. His values and morals, honesty, integrity and brotherly kindness reflect those values as well as the treatment approach of Renaissance Ranch.

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[00:00:00] Intro.

[00:07:45] Early Addiction: The Slippery Slope.

[00:19:10] The Wake-Up Call and Treatment Journey.

[00:32:34] Finding Recovery and Building Self-Esteem.

[00:50:20] Team Recovery: Building Connection Through Technology.

[01:06:37] The Power of Alumni Programs in Recovery.

Welcome to the new and improved We Do Recover! Three recovery experts—Dr. Terry Sellers (addiction medicine physician), Jared Miller (interventionist and clinical specialist), and Jordan Burningham (treatment center owner)—break down the critical stages of addiction recovery. They explain why detox alone isn't enough, why residential treatment is just the beginning, and the danger of stopping treatment too soon. The conversation flows through each level of care—from detox to residential treatment, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and finally to general outpatient/alumni programs. They share both clinical insights and personal experiences about what makes each stage essential for long-term recovery success. Statistics show less than 10% of people maintain sobriety after only completing detox and residential treatment, underscoring why the full continuum of care matters so much. Find our sponsors here! Wasatch Crest Treatment https://wasatchcresttreatment.com/ Diamond Detox https://diamonddtx.com/ Rise Up Supplements https://riseupsups.com/ Team Recovery https://www.teamrecovery.io/

[00:00:00] Intro.

[00:14:22] Understanding Residential Treatment.

[00:34:02] Dangers of Detoxing Alone.

[00:41:09] Stabilization in Day Treatment (PHP).

[00:52:25] The Value of Outpatient Programs (IOP).

[00:59:31] Finding Joy in Recovery.

We Do Recover with Jared Miller - EP 165 - A Conversation with Tyson Dixon

In this powerful episode of We Do Recover with Jared Miller, host Jared sits down with Travis and Nancy Whitaker to explore their incredible journey through addiction, recovery, and rebuilding a life rooted in purpose. Travis, now 16 years clean and the owner of Diamond Recovery Treatment Center, shares candidly about the lowest points of his addiction and the path that led him to long-term recovery.

Nancy offers her perspective as a partner who stood by Travis through his darkest days. With heartfelt honesty, she opens up about the emotional toll of addiction, the strength it took to stay, and how their relationship has transformed through recovery. Today, Nancy helps with the administrative side of Diamond Recovery and continues to play a vital role in supporting their shared mission.

This episode is full of vulnerability, inspiration, and real talk about love, healing, and second chances. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply need a reminder of what’s possible, this conversation will move you. Listen now on all major podcast platforms by searching We Do Recover with Jared Miller.

In this special solo episode of We Do Recover with Jared Miller, host Jared Miller takes a moment to reflect, reconnect, and speak directly to those who need it most. After five years behind the mic, Jared opens up about how the podcast began during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it's evolved into something far more powerful than he ever expected.

With heartfelt vulnerability, Jared shares a personal message for anyone still struggling with addiction, or those who love someone who is. He talks about the importance of making that first phone call, what reaching out for help means, and the different paths that recovery can take. Whether you're new to the show or have been listening since day one, this episode is a reminder of why the podcast exists in the first place: to offer experience, strength, and hope.

In the second half of the episode, Jared responds to various questions and comments from listeners—some heartfelt, some controversial, and all worth the conversation. Don’t miss this honest, reflective, and inspiring episode. Available now on all major podcast platforms.